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Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar, Indianapolis, IN
Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar, Indianapolis, IN
Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar, Indianapolis, IN
Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar, Indianapolis, IN
Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar, Indianapolis, IN

Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar

4.7
4.7
902 Reviews
$30 and under
American
For over three decades Daddy Jack's has served up tantalizing appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, chicken, hand-cut steaks and seafood. Relax with a generous libation and you'll quickly see why this is Indianapolis' fine dining favorite spot for food, fun, and friends. Join the crowd for a sporting event on one of our many TV's, or request a secluded corner for a romantic dinner for two.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 843-1609
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jayme Carter
  • Private party facilities
    Some private dining available depending on size and date your party.
  • Private party contact
    Jim Thompson: (317) 843-1609 ext. 12
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Cross street
    SE corner of 96th & Meridian
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking available.
  • Public transit
    Near by Indianapolis bus stop available.
  • Entertainment
    Come to Après Jack's for the best local and regional live music in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Zionsville, located in the back of Daddy Jack's. Check our website for an up to date schedule.
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 902 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Neighborhood gem

  • Indianapolis

    Neighborhood gem

902 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It was good. Appreciate the late evening service.

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  2. Mike

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great walleye and Cindie’s service and personality are always super!

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  3. kshotlo

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    We reserved the bar area. put in back room away from the bar next to a large table. Otherwise, everything was good.

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  4. SusieFfromDarien

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    This is a typical pub atmosphere with a menu for everyone. Very comfortable. Sushi was fresh but the rice was over cooked. Really good Caesar salad. The seafood Cajun pasta was very, very salty.

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  5. CarletonE

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasant experience at Daddy Jacks. Sort of like the “Cheers” tv show- everyone knows your name and the food and the drinks are great.

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  6. Ruth

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    As always, consistently good. Like the fact that you can order from either Jack’s menu.

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  7. BillW

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience5
    Got the special breaded perch. It came in small pieces and was so heavily breaded you could not even taste the small amount of fish inside. Had to peel off breading to get a small bite of perch! Definitely would not recommend this item!!!!! The server said it came from Kona Jacks menu!

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  8. mikes

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Had a reservation for a booth..we were seated at a table in front of the kitchen. When I inquired, we were moved to a 1/2 booth...no apologies. It seemed as though we were dismissed...the food was good and the server was nice and accommodating..it was not as we expected

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  9. BillT

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Many of your customers desperately need handicap parking spaces closer to the door. It is insulting to your handicapped patients that you put "carry -out " patrons ahead of cripple people. I pray you will never be handicapped . But if you ever are, only then with hindsight will you understand the truthfulness of my feedback. Cripple people pick places to go based on access, ahead of all other amenities. You can do better. Buy some blue paint and make it happen. Don't blame your landlord. If you cared , you would fix it.

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  10. PollyJ

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as usual!!! Fun place to see old friends!

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  11. IndyNorm

    Indiana

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoy the perch. Great service. Noon time favorite

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  12. Chatte

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is always good and the service is great, including our excellent and fun server last night, Cindy!

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  13. JeanR

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    the breading on my crunchy chicken had way too much salt and pepper in it. Otherwise the meal was quite good.

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  14. jim11

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love Daddy Jacks & Kona Jacks. Jim is a restauranteur extraordinaire!

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  15. Daweisy

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good all around!! Great waiter unfortunately I don’t remember his name. Would recommend. We were never rushed.

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  16. ShirleyM

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistent and friendly, plus good food. It is a winner.

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  17. AlanJ

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at our favorite table 53. Trina was our server, and she did a fantastic job. Love this place!

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  18. cindyfromindy

    Indiana

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daddy Jacks and Kona Jacks next door are well worth the visit. They each serve a variety of food including their world famous ribs and, of course, fresh fish cooked almost any way you want including sushi.

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  19. Eric

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Always a good evening at Daddy Jack’s. Food, service, etc. Jenna was a great server.

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  20. EloiseS

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had great service, seating , food and atmosphere. Server was the best and paid attention to our needs and favorites! Always a good time here!

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  21. Jack

    Indiana

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Short staffed. Very busy. Need to put a carafe of water on each table. No Walleye. Food so so.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meals and service. Thanks Danni for the wonderful service.

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  23. MarcieM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    My son’s meal was wonderful, seafood pasta and my husband’s salad was good. But I had the pesto pasta and it was so overcooked the pasta was literally mushy, vegetables (asparagus and tomato) were significantly overcooked and mushy. It was not even edible. Visually, the kitchen and/or server should have been able to tell it should not have been served. The service was good, server attentive and pleasant.

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  24. PeggyC

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been coming to Daddy Jack’s for years and it keeps getting better and better. The fried muskies and the ribs are out of this world amazing. Cindy our waitress is the best we have experienced. She anticipated every need and desire.

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  25. Jack

    Indiana

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Great food. What more could you ask from a neighborhood gem.

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  26. Shelley

    Indiana

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Cocktails were delicious. 3 out of 4 of us enjoyed our meals. The potato skins were not so good.

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  27. MonicaD

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I love this go to always place and food is awesome..wish you had wraps

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  28. RobertM

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was terrific. Good drinks and the service was superb. Consistently good in every department.

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  29. diningforpleasureSuzyQ

    Indiana

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A great night at Daddy Jack's. Lively crowd with small reunion groups. Every table busy. Our server was excellent. Food specials attractive to diners. Really first rate locally owned restaurant.

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  30. JudyC

    Naples

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    It took forever to get our salads…tables that were seated after us had theirs way before us. My husband ordered soup and it was served after his meal was served. We had to flag our waitress down for refills, etc. Food was awesome as always

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only thing is kids can't go in so I think that should be listed

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Cindy was excellent. We eat at Daddy Jack’s at least once a week.  For food is always good.

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  33. Sanvan

    Indiana

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Server was very friendly and efficient. We enjoyed chatting with her! Thanks!

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  34. Chop

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it there and go every week.

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  35. Eric

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always good…one of our favorites and Michael our server is the best!

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  36. Twinpointe

    Indiana

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Main came to the table 3 minutes after they served our salad. They took it back but just sat and was less than jot when we got it. Wine list is wanting.

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  37. Lisa

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was wonderful and so was dessert. Had a fantastic time as always.

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  38. CeliaS

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy our meals at Daddy Jack's. Great food and beverages combined with wonderful Daddy Jack's service team.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my mother to Daddy Jack’s because it is one of her favorite places. I can say that it is becoming one of my favorites as well. From the hostess who is amazing at her job to Micheal our server who is one of the best servers in all of Indy, Daddy Jack’s just gets it right every time!

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  40. MarianneS

    Indiana

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's just old school at this restaurant! We love it!!

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FAQs

Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 843-1609.

Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 902 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar

9419 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SE corner of 96th & Meridian
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking available.
  • Public transit
    Near by Indianapolis bus stop available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jayme Carter
  • Entertainment
    Come to Après Jack's for the best local and regional live music in Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield and Zionsville, located in the back of Daddy Jack's. Check our website for an up to date schedule.
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (317) 843-1609
  • Private party facilities
    Some private dining available depending on size and date your party.
  • Private party contact
    Jim Thompson: (317) 843-1609 ext. 12
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