Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Indiana

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Indiana? 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!

Essence Restaurant + Bar

5.0

5 (519)

$31 to $50

American

Elkhart

About the restaurant

A culinary playground centered around unwavering hospitality and creatively curated cuisine, wine and spirits.

Welcome home.

Top review

Rosalie

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful experience. Great food. Our server was attentive and took good care of us. Looking forward to my next visit.

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Popular dish

Sea Bass

Popular dish

Japanese Sweet Potato

Vida

5.0

5 (2337)

$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

MyronVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The service was impeccable and the tasting menu food was delicious.

9th Street Bistro

4.9

4.9 (988)

$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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kennethVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Excellent food, service and hospitality, it is our favorite place for special occasions. The owners are so warm and kind, you can tell they love what they do and it shows in every detail.

Osteria Amici

4.8

4.8 (54)

$30 and under

Italian

Elkhart

About the restaurant

Now Open!
We are here to welcome you to a gathering of food and friends at Amici. As part of Navarre Hospitality and partnered with Paul Cataldo of Antonio's Ristorante, we are driven to provide excellent food, quality, and service, making you want to come back for more.

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lori

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious! The ambience was great! All in all we had a fabulous time!

Cascade

4.9

4.9 (440)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

South Bend

About the restaurant

South Bend’s newest dining destination, Cascade, showcases fresh seafood, shellfish towers and prime steaks. Featuring signature cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine program with over 400 selections. Floor to ceiling windows provide unparalleled views of the St. Joseph River. Modern yet understated décor, open kitchen and wood fired hearth are the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Join us on our large river side patio and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Cascade waterfall, Keepers of the Fire sculpture and river lights, or dine at our custom-built bar: with every seat enjoying uninterrupted views of the water. Private dining for groups of 8-50 people

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Douglas

Dined 5 days ago

Very good food with excellent service and ambience.

The Dining Room at RH Indianapolis

4.6

4.6 (1198)

$31 to $50

American

South Indy

About the restaurant

Located at RH Indianapolis, a 151-acre Palladian-style estate, The Dining Room is a dramatic restaurant featuring a thoughtfully curated menu of elegant classics, along with a selection of Champagnes and fine wines from around the world. Dine in an immersive space with soaring windows, a lighting installation by master glass designer, Alison Berger, and mesmerizing views of the lake and surrounding landscape.

For group dining inquiries, please email indianapolishospitality@rh.com

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Lin

Dined 7 days ago

Love this place. Beautiful inside and out. Food is great.

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Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich

Our Table | American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1819)

$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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Jennifer

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious as always - loved celebrating our anniversary with your restaurant as it is always top notch.

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Adams Street Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (288)

$31 to $50

American

Muncie

About the restaurant

Step into a 1935 Chophouse, just east of "mid town," in Muncie, Indiana where a revamped old house welcomes you to Adams Street Chophouse. Open Tuesday to Saturday, our menu boasts USDA prime beef, hand-selected for an unparalleled dining experience.

All ages are welcome to savor the era of innovation and prohibition in our charming establishment. Explore four unique rooms—the 1920s Adams St. Room, the Frank Sinatra Room, the Rat Pack Room, and the exclusive Speakeasy (21+). Adams Street Chophouse seamlessly blends history and imagination, inviting you to a culinary journey through time in the old Thomas S. Neely house.

Join us at Adams Street Chophouse, where timeless charm meets exceptional dining.

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Jennifer

Dined 2 days ago

Great as always! I get the scallops every time and they are consistently perfect! Everyone’s steak was delicious, as were the appetizers. Can’t say enough about this jewel in Muncie. Grateful to have this as an option for our area.

Courses Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (246)

$30 and under

International

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Come join us at Courses Restaurant at Ivy Tech Community College, offering a unique experience where guests dine in a gorgeous Mahogany restaurant that looks out on the beautiful Indianapolis skyline. Guests are served and have the opportunity to support Hospitality Program students while enjoying their dining experience. Our menu selections are centered around course of study for 1st 8 Wks - Specialized Cuisine and 2nd 8-Wks Classical French Cuisine. Menus items may change due to product availability/course objectives.

In Fall 2025, 1st 8- Weeks, Courses Restaurant offers Specialized Cuisine for dinner only (seating 6pm-7pm, $30.00 per guest) on 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9. 2nd 8-Weeks, we offer Classical Cuisine for lunch (seating 11am-12pm, $25.00 per guest) and dinner (seating 6pm-7pm) on 11/20, 12/4, 12/11. Accepting reservations 90 days prior to dining date.

**For reservations of 4 or more guests in your group, contact Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu.

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Earle

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

The ambiance of the Penthouse was a wonderful throwback to elegant quietness. The student waitstaff could not be more enthusiastic and willing to cater to our every need. The French cuisine was beautifully prepared. My wife enjoyed the charcuterie. My salmon Rillette was beautifully presented (if, a little tasteless. My only minor complaint). Wife had the Coq au Vin. It was excellent. I had the poached fish. The Beurre Blanc was sublime! Despite our concern that we didn't have enough room for dessert, my wife wasted no time gobbling up her Creme Brulee and I wasted no time digging into my pumpkin cheesecake. A wonderful experience that we will do again.

Alley's Reserve - Brownsburg

4.7

4.7 (58)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Brownsburg

About the restaurant

Alley’s Reserve is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy, tucked away on the second floor of Pinheads in Brownsburg. This hidden gem offers an exclusive, elevated food and beverage experience, featuring expertly crafted cocktails and a refined menu in a stylish, secluded setting. Perfect for those seeking a unique and unforgettable night out, Alley’s Reserve blends sophistication and luxury in a unique setting. Alley's Reserve is a 21 and over bar, minors are not permitted within the speakeasy.

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Dani

Dined 5 days ago

This place is a dream! Food and drinks were high end, service was wonderful, and the ambience is to die for! Emma our bartender/server is so sweet and attentive. Really makes you feel like your at dinner at a friends place having a nice conversation 10/10 we’ll be back for sure!

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