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OAKLEYS bistro

4.8
4.8
2363 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Welcome to OAKLEYS bistro where food is our passion and sharing it with our guests is our joy! To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit our website at www.oakleysbistro.com; better yet, we invite you to join us and experience for yourself that we love what we do and it shows! We’re honored with local and national recognition such as Indianapolis Monthly’s 2006 “Super Star” and 2005 “Restaurant of the Year” and Bon Appétit’s “hottest restaurant from coast to coast;” but, we most cherish the accolades from our guests. We look forward to welcoming you ~ Steven J. Oakley, Chef/Proprietor...

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 824-1231
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven J. Oakley
  • Catering
    Catering Options Available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Party Options Available, call for details
  • Private party contact
    Chris Hopkins: (317) 824-1231
  • Neighborhood
    NW Indy / Zionsville
  • Cross street
    86th & Ditch Road
  • Parking details
    Plenty of well-lit, up front parking is available as well as a ramped drop-off/pick-up curb.
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Contemporary American

  • Indianapolis

    Contemporary American

2,363 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and creative food. Celebrated a birthday with friends and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Meatloaf was so savory. Several in our group had the prawn special and loved it! Our server was fantastic. Will definitely be back so we can try other menu items. Five stars for the Korean Old Fashioned.

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  2. LesG

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Our meals were delicious! The restaurant is a little loud but not more than most restaurants. Our waiter didn’t bring a second glass of wine as requested but the charge was on our bill. Was quickly corrected when brought to his attention.

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  3. DiningOut0731

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    We LOVE Oakleys. This time the food wasn’t as good as usual. Don’t know if it was an off night, but we both found the food to be very different than usual.

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  4. CarlG

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Like always, the food & service were outstanding. It isn't cheap, but we were there for quality, not quantity. I am on a low sodium diet and was able to find delicious items to meet my needs.

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  5. RaymondM

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently good over the years. Could do with a bit of a menu shake-up though.

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  6. StevenC

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oakley's Bistro is the best restaurant in the Indianapolis area. Every time I eat there, I am amazed how great it is. My wife and I celebrated her birthday with her sister and our brother-in-law. We were seated at the Chef's table, where we could watch all the action and talk to Chef Oakley. Our waiter was outstanding and gave us lots of great suggestions. Our appetizers were excellent, with all of us sharing deviled eggs, Steve Oakley's famous shrimp corndogs (with which he defeated Bobby Flay on TV), and Brussel sprouts. We also had the Chef's excellent butternut squash maple soup, the best soup I've ever eaten. Our entrees included perfect filet mignons, served over two types of potatoes and baby veggies, with my sister-in-law going for a sea bass entree that was crazy good. Every dish was delicious beyond words. We all had desert, with the ladies having sorbet and the guys each having a carrot cake and bourbon maple ice cream creation. Our wine was superb and the chance to talk to the Chef really made the evening complete. If you've never eaten at Oakley's Bistro, you're missing out on the best restaurant the Indianapolis area has to offer.

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  7. BarbaraB

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I call Chef Oakley the master of flavors. Dine here and see if you agree!

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  8. Kurt

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This restaurant was a bit disappointing over past experiences. My wife liked her entree but mine was not up to the high standards you would expect. The salmon was farm raised. I understand not having wild Alaska salmon but they certainly could get Faroe Island salmon since they charge $35. In addition the description on the menu did not match what was served. Not sure I will return.

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  9. TheresaS

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Portions were extremely small. The drinks were just okay and overpriced. The dessert was just okay and over priced . There are much better farm to table restaurants in the city for the price , would probably not return.

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  10. larryl

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Oakleys is always a good choice for a special occasion.

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  11. KathleenA

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oakley‘s is one of our all-time favorite restaurants in Indy for so many reasons! The chefs creativity, quality locally sourced ingredients, professional and friendly wait staff and a cozy setting perfect for every occasion! Sometimes we go for a special celebration. Sometimes we go and share a meal of appetizers or first courses. Something for everyone! Thank you Oakley‘s for another wonderful evening!!

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  12. JudyD

    Indiana

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Oakleys is always a fabulous experience. Chef Steve Oakley is in the kitchen all the time, making sure everything is perfect...it always is. The menu changes with the chef's creativity so each time we try something new. Oakleys is a true treasure.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food had great flavor, well prepared. Portions could be bigger for the price but overall great experience.

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  14. KathyD

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oakleys is absolutely one of the best, if not the best, locally owned & chef run restaurants in the Indy area! I’ve been enjoying Steve’s culinary creations for over 20 years and have never had a bad experience even once. Always the best service & food. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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  15. JJsmith

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Pork Belly appetizer was OUTSTANDING!! Meatloaf is always GREAT here! Sticky Toffee Pudding was CLASSIC and just like England! Lamb special underwhelmed me. Small amount of lamb. Could have doubled the couscous. Way too many sauces!!!! ALWAYS LOVE OAKLEYS FOR ALL OF OUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS! ❤️❤️

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  16. CarlG

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The soup special was great! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

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  17. hutch

    Indiana

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful menu. Loved it and will definitely be back

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  18. rafa

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a wonderful puzzling bistro. Great food and service

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  19. Jeff

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We’ve been going to Oakley’s for about 10 years and always have a great meal/experience.

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  20. CNSimonson

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch service and the food was all excellent!!

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  21. Leslie44

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service , music too loud but highly recommend!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite Indy restaurants! Never disappoints.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoys our meal. Great presentation and delicious.

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  24. Disappointed

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another wonderful evening with friends at Oakley’s bistro. The food and wine were delish. Toffee pudding for dessert was over the top. Our server was on the spot!

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  25. PaulH

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Eat there everytime up from TX and never disappoints.

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  26. JillV

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The menu is always great! Food is of the highest quality.

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  27. BarryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super nice people, great quality food, even if you think you may not like something try it, you maybe surprised.

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  28. carol

    Indiana

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and excellent service ! I highly recommend Chef Oakley

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  29. GregoryP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Solid service and excellent food. Will return. The seating a bit tight.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, attentive service. This restaurant is the perfect place to share a meal with friends and family.

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  31. AHelman

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    One of the best restaurant meals we have had in a long time. I chose the scallop appetizer and beat salad as my entree. Every bite was delicious. The scallop was seared perfectly with a salty nuttiness and the beats were fresh and perfectly prepared. My husband had the trout. He loved it. I can't tell you anything about it because he didn't save me a bite.

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  32. dbee

    Indiana

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great unique food and service! From the appetizers to the entrees, ways a treat!

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  33. Susan

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been to Oakleys for 6 years. It was as good as we remembered it to be. The only reason we do not go more often is because we live downtown and the location of Oakleys is farther away than we usually want to go.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always awesome - best in Indy- never disappoints !

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  35. TiffanyA

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The shrimp corn dogs were outstanding. The presentation, creativity and quality of the food was outstanding.

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  36. Letta247

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and great vibe! I definitely recommend going if your looking for fine dining in a less snobby environment.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Date night with my wife. Spur of the moment decision to go to Oakley Bistro for dinner. Service was great as was our meals.

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  38. TomS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It had been several years since we had been to Oakley's and I'm not sure why. The food and service are top of the line. The stars at our table were the duck and the brisket. And you can't pass up the shrimp corn dogs! It certainly won't be several years till our next visit.

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  39. JamesW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, fantastic experience. Can't wait to go back.

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  40. DianneG

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. This might be my favorite restaurant. The chef is so creative!!

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FAQs

OAKLEYS bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. OAKLEYS bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 824-1231.

OAKLEYS bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2363 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 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for OAKLEYS bistro

1464 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Additional information

  • Cross street
    86th & Ditch Road
  • Neighborhood
    NW Indy / Zionsville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of well-lit, up front parking is available as well as a ramped drop-off/pick-up curb.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven J. Oakley
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (317) 824-1231
  • Catering
    Catering Options Available
  • Private party facilities
    Private Party Options Available, call for details
  • Private party contact
    Chris Hopkins: (317) 824-1231
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