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Ballard's in the Atrium, West Baden Springs, IN

Ballard's in the Atrium

4.5 (37)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
Enjoy the West Baden Signature Bloody Mary or your favorite cocktail and lighter fare under the dome. Taste seasonal drink favorites like a Hot Toddy, Butter Beer or martini selections. Enjoy alfresco-like dining as natural light peers in through the atrium’s skylights to provide a peaceful atmosphere. This bar is named for Ed Ballard, who purchased West Baden Springs Hotel from Lee Sinclair in 1923.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Neighborhood
    French Lick
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 37 people are saying

Ballard's in the Atrium reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ballard's in the Atrium offers a "unique dining experience" with its stunning setting under the atrium dome, complemented by piano music and live performances. Diners rave about the "exceptional steak," "wonderful service," and standout dishes like the signature burger and Chocolate Dome dessert. Perfect for a memorable evening out.
37 Reviews
  1. Greg

    St. Louis1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really cool atmosphere. The restaurant is in the main atrium of a historic hotel. Being in the atrium the kitchen is in a different location so it takes some time to get food from the kitchen to the table. Dress was upscale casual. Steak was amazing!

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  2. Ian

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, staff, drinks and atmosphere was all amazing will definitely be returning.

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  3. Nick

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent preparation of some of our favorite dishes. Every bit as good some of our favorite 5-star hotels, and a better value. We dined with four adults and five children. 2 adults are CIA graduates. We know good food.

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  4. Joseph VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton255 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We dined at the restaurant while staying at the hotel and were pleased with our meals. My wife ordered a salad with salmon, and I ordered soup and half sandwich. Both meals were very good. The ham and cheese sandwich was served warm and the onion soup was delicious. The portions were just enough. Service was prompt.

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  5. Britt Marri

    Central Kentucky12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! We loved the ambience! Cannot recommend West Baden enough, great stay and experience

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  6. Amy VIP

    Columbus4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best steak we had all week! Our server, Kathy, was prompt, knowledgeable and personable. The big draw is the setting in the Atrium, where we enjoyed people watching and live music. Earlier in the week, we enjoyed a casual lunch there as well.

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  7. Mark

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience in the atrium. Such a impressive place in the middle of nowhere. Food was pretty good but not outstanding. Ditto service.

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  8. Pamela

    Central Kentucky2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely unique experience. Dining under the Atrium was something that other restaurants certainly don’t offer. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was excellent.

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  9. Beverly VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding flavor and quality of beef burger! Beautiful setting!

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  10. Brittain

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Going back for Thanksgiving. A wonderful experience to say the least.

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Ballard's in the Atrium is rated 4.5 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Ballard's in the Atrium

8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    French Lick
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
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