Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Indianapolis

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Indianapolis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vida

5.0

5 (2082)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Vida provides an unparalleled dining experience with fresh, innovative Modern American cuisine, carefully crafted cocktails, a diverse wine collection and professional fine dining service, all in a warm, approachable environment.

Top review

Olivia

Dined 2 days ago

I’ve been twice, and experienced two different tasting menus and they were amazing. When reading the menu some things can sound odd or foreign however this is the brilliance of the chef to curate wonderful dishes. The best dinner I ever had was at The River Cafe in Brooklyn (it’s a Michelin restaurant) and this dinner was a close second. Best food in Indianapolis!

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Experience

Chateau Musar Wine Dinner

Our Table | American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1577)

$30 and under

American

Bargersville

About the restaurant

Our Table brings the food, service, and atmosphere to the south side that you have been craving. Chef Joe Miller and his team source the best ingredients and make all their offerings from scratch. They showcase their fresh ingredients using preparations that are simple, yet refined. Come to Our Table to experience fresh seafood flown in daily; delicious hand-made artisan flatbreads; signature beef tenderloin sliders; or a sizzling steak.

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Steve

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

The food is always impeccable, staff extremely proficient and friendly and the restaurant overall decor and ambience is outstanding. The food never disappoints and for our anniversary we were given a couple special dessert treats and assigned personal card from the chef owners

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Popular dish

Old World Lasagna

Popular dish

Beef Tenderloin Sliders (2)

Popular dish

Warm Apple Pie

9th Street Bistro

5.0

5 (804)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Noblesville

About the restaurant

Neighborhood Bistro offering a diverse menu inspired by seasonal and local ingredients, our small dining room of just nine tables and four bar seats boasts exposed brick & original hardwood floors. Chef Samir & his wife Rachel welcome diners into this intimate space in the heart of Old Town Noblesville.

With a menu that changes every one to two months, a full bar with an eclectic wine list, craft cocktails & mocktails and local beers on tap, we encourage you to try something new at every visit.

Our concept is globally-inspired Bistro fare - we draw inspiration from our own world travels and places on our bucket list to create dishes that will nourish your body and soul. We care deeply about food and where it comes from. We use fresh, local ingredients whenever it is practical, and make nearly everything from scratch. We love sharing our food and hospitality with the Noblesville community!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 4 days ago

The chef is very creative with flavors and presentations, all to equal beautiful plates or bowls filled with delicious food, served with attentive and friendly wait staff. Outstanding dining experience.

Bonge's Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1224)

$31 to $50

American

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

DEPENDING ON PARTY SIZE, GUESTS WILL BE GIVEN 1 1/2-2 HRS TO DINE FOR EACH RESERVATION!

Parties arriving late (exceeding 15 minute grace period) will void their reservation. Please call the restaurant if you may be arriving later than scheduled reservation.

Any parties that arrive with more people that the reservation was confirmed for, accommodations at our restaurant may not be guaranteed.

Parties will receive a confirmation text prior to reservation.

Guests may tailgate prior to their reservation. Please check-in with the hostess by coming to the front porch entrance to let us know you have arrived for the evening.

Picnic tables and chairs in the "Beer Garden" are available at first come first serve basis!

Tailgating is for individuals 21+. Individuals at the minimum age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

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Jeffvip

Dined 6 days ago

Great night celebrating a birthday! Great job to the Bonge’s team.

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FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale

4.9

4.9 (1996)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Fortville

About the restaurant

After years of working Downtown Indianapolis, Executive Chef/Owner Jake Burgess decided to come home and open an establishment that delivered the style of service and quality of food he had become accustomed to. FoxGardin is tucked away on quaint Main Street in Fortville.

Minutes to Geist, Fishers, Klipsch Music Center, and I-69, and only 25-30 from downtown Indy, FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale is a perfect spot to sneak away, while still being close to everything!

***FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale is a 21+ establishment. ***

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Jessica

Dined 5 days ago

The bone marrow fries, greens, and beef Manhattan are hands down the best you will find ANYWHERE!!

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4.9

4.9 (111)

$50 and over

Italian

Lawrence

About the restaurant

Portofino is a revered destination for those who appreciate authentic and approachable Italian-inspired cuisine. Our goal is to guide your dining experience to an evening in Italy. Award-winning Chef Daniel Stackpoole brings his 25-plus years of culinary expertise to Geist. It's a hidden gem of the Indianapolis area, but once you know...you know.

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Cathy

Dined 2 days ago

The filet listed on our physical menu’s, we were told is no longer offered. The filet is why we all went. It was great in the past.

Ambrosia

4.9

4.9 (1135)

$31 to $50

Italian

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

Ambrosia was founded on the principle that the best food - and the best times of our lives - begin with love. In the Pizzi family kitchen in Liguria, Italy, the dinner table was a treasured space for family and friends. Since 1979, the Pizzi family, which now includes Gino's daughters Manuela, Anna, and Francesca, has been bringing that same love and commitment to the Ambrosia kitchen. Regular patrons and staff are all part of the family, and first-time visitors are welcomed like old friends.

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Adson

Dined 3 days ago

Great dining experience overall. We will be back.

RIZE Carmel

4.8

4.8 (192)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Carmel / Westfield

About the restaurant

Rize offers a selection of farm-to-table breakfast and lunch options. Enjoy dishes that feature ingredients fresh from the farms in Indiana, baked items from our kitchen, along with the hydroponically grown produce from our very own CRG Grow greenhouse. Top off the Rize experience with a freshly squeezed juice, house-blended smoothie, kombucha, and a variety of freshly brewed coffee options.

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Dr. Rosevip

Dined 1 day ago

Had an outstanding and tasty breakfast along with amazing service by Tanner. We all had different entrees and everyone was very happy. As a vegetarian I appreciate the multiple options.

Dawson's On Main

4.9

4.9 (1374)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Speedway

About the restaurant

Dawson's on Main, not your typical neighborhood restaurant. We offer bold flavors, fresh ingredients and a warm atmosphere. A menu of steaks, seafood, pastas, sandwiches and other specialties make Dawson's perfect for family gatherings, business meetings or romantic nights for two. In addition, we offer a banquet room for larger parties and outside patio dining. We offer a full selection of specialty wines, classic bourbons, or the ever popular variety of Indiana craft beers. We are located one block south of the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Dale

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and very delicious food! Steak Susan was very tasty with mushrooms and Demi glaze and the steak medallions were very tender. Deb had pot roast which she stated was very good!

Mel's

4.9

4.9 (51)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

After an evening out or dining at Commission Row, guests can enjoy an after dinner drink in the adjoining speakeasy below. Mel’s speakeasy will offer a wide selection of wine, cocktails, and spirits.

Top review

Kyle

Dined 5 days ago

Went to Mel's before a concert! The vibe and drinks were amazing! Great place to have cocktails before a night on the town!

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