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1875: The Steakhouse, French Lick, IN

1875: The Steakhouse

4.5
4.5
1116 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Named in honor of May 17, 1875, the date of the first Kentucky Derby; French Lick Springs Hotel’s signature restaurant is located adjacent to the main lobby. Bask in the elegant and lively atmosphere of 1875: The Steakhouse, with its open kitchen and overlooking view of our scenic gardens and iconic gazebo. Serving 100% premium aged Midwest, corn-fed Angus beef, 1875: The Steakhouse offers choice cuts that are tender and full of flavor. Start your dining experience with Baked Lobster Mac 'N Cheese and follow it up with the house-specialty Prime Cowboy Rib Eye.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (877) 291-3061
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Joshua Emmons
  • Private party facilities
    1875 can accommodate groups of up to 24, with the option to dine off of either a 3-course or 4-course menu for groups of 15 or more. Please contact the Restaurant Manager to book. 812.936.8001
  • Private party contact
    French Lick Sales Team: (812) 936-9300 ext. 5822
  • Neighborhood
    French Lick
  • Cross street
    Indiana Highway 56
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,116 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Good for business meals

1,116 Reviews
  1. BryanE

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We enjoyed seeing a person escorted out of the bar by security. Then, there was a man and women we watched as she fed him his entire meal. He was pretty drunk and kept grabbing waiters and waitresses as they walked by him.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We were promptly sat at 5:45 - the time of our reservation. Our waters were filled and Jaden was there to tell us about the tomato juice and get our rink orders. The special was scallops - we got that, a crab cake and lobster mac n cheese. All were good. Not much lobster on the mac n cheese but mac was good. Very nice visit.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    My husband and I dined here for his birthday. We tend to eat here when celebrating special occasions. The restaurant was very busy and very noisy on this day, a Monday. We believe it was due to a convention at the hotel. We were seated at a small table between two larger tables /groups. It was loud, and not the usually quiet experiences we have had here in the past. It was difficult to hear our server, and I believe it was difficult for him to hear us. We each ordered a cocktail. My husband initially ordered a whisky smash, but the bartender did not know how to make it. He then ordered a whisky sour that he had to send back. It was served in a very large glass with mostly sour mix he thought. He asked for an Old Fashioned, and the food/beverage manager Tom (who is always wonderful) made it for him. It was great! I had a cosmopolitan and it was way too strong. However since my husband had already sent his drink back, I didn’t feel comfortable sending mine back. I diluted it with my water which made it drinkable…but not great and definitely not a cosmo. The food arrived timely and was delicious! Husband had the lamp chops and I had the salmon. We enjoyed the food immensely, but the experience was a bit dampened by the boisterous atmosphere and lackluster drinks. Everyone is allowed to have an off night and I guess the bartender here was having that!

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  4. BonnieC

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated right away, and water poured and bread and butter delivered to our table, along with the shot of tomato juice, an 1875 tradition. It’s the best. Our waiter was attentive and food delivered hot and delicious!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lobster Mac and cheese, lobster bisque, and the chocolate martini for desert was amazing

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  6. DannyP

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, knowledgeable wait staff. Tommie the bar tender makes the trip worth it!

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  7. Cgourmet

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Exceptional restaurant for French Lick. Ambiance better than Sinclairs. Would be much above average in Chicago.

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  8. eunderworld

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was lovely including our excellent server, Marcia, who made the excellent dining experience even more top-notch. Highly recommend.

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  9. MikeJ

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    This was our 3rd time at 1875. Usually in the past we’ve had great service and food. This time the food was delicious, but our service was very disappointing. Our server got our order wrong on 3 separate occasions. He was frustrating other servers who were helping him as well. We never received some items we ordered, and he brought out the wrong dessert. Extremely frustrating after spending $300 on dinner for two of us. Will be back for the food, but really hope we have a better experience next time with the staff. 4.2/10 for the service. Food was 9.5/10. Will hesitantly be back in the future.

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  10. AnitaC

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Of the four nights at West Baden Hotel 7/10-7/13 we enjoyed 1875 twice. It was that good! Excellent and attentive service from start to finish. Our party of four enjoyed the wedge and Caesar salads, fish and filets. Perfectly prepared and excellent cut of beef. Sides for table were generous and delicious. The charred tomatoes on the wedge…I want the recipe! We look forward to feasting at 1875 again!

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  11. TriciaG

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious, great service, the Salmon did not disappoint and they gave us Chocolate Covered Strawberries for our Anniversary! ❤️

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One of the best steaks I’ve ever eaten. Wedge salad needs help… appears some lettuce placed on plate, then a tomato and onion were thrown in, 4 small pieces of bacon, and voila you have their wedge salad. I’ve had better wedges at almost every other restaurant I’ve ordered them in.

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  13. ChrisB

    Indiana

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Loved the live piano. Great experience.

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  14. Debbie

    Indiana

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Dinner was great I had the special Dover scallops and my husband had filet ,we were seated right away service much improved over the last few visits

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  15. JohnB

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food and services were good. Very small crowd and few servers. All workers very nice. Highlight was Chocolate Strawberries they gave us for our anniversary. Would recommend dining here

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time and really enjoyed the food. Will definitely visit again.

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  17. JohnB

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Post dinner cappuccino was served in a paper cup.

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  18. JoeF

    San Francisco

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The setting is beautiful and the staff, especially Mimi and Gracie were superb. The only negative was that 2 of 4 steaks were undercooked and had to be returned. That problem was remedied promptly. An excellent experience in French Lick.

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  19. Lovestotravel

    Louisville

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The salmon with the peach sauce was delicious! The filet was good. Our server, Javed, was pleasant and efficient, and those who assisted him were, as well. Our third time eating here. The food has always been good.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I have eaten here numerous times and will continue to do so as we know we will be service an excellent meal  by an attentive staff.

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  21. BrianR

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It had been a while since we had been but just as we remembered it was amazing. The service is top notch and the food was incredible. We both got filet mignon that was cooked perfect and delicious. And the sides were a perfect accompaniment for the steaks. And after we had our main course we had to have the crème brûlée which was awesome. The place is very quiet and very lovely. The staff is very professional and very attentive. Can’t wait to come back.

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  22. KevinK

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had the half Rack of Lamb chops, and they were absolutely delicious! Our wait staff was attentive, skilled, available, and friendly. My wife had an appetizer for her main course- the crab cake, which she raved about. We also had the baked potato that were a meal in themselves, and impeccably prepared. We split a bottle of the house Cabernet Sauvignon, from McManus, which was a great selection. For dessert we split the Bundt cake with Brandy sauce and couldn’t get enough of it.

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  23. BillR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steak and lamb offerings were excellent and prepared precisely as we requested. The creamed spinach with artichokes was also very good. We appreciated their signature Manhattan, but were disappointed with the Old Fashioned as seltzer was used as a finish. Service was attentive, but not intrusive. We much enjoyed the ambiance!

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  24. PaulC

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was good not great but good. Service was excellent but cooks were ok

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  25. Khearne

    Indiana

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good dinner experience. MiMi was our lead waiter and was attentive and gave good suggestions. I had the oysters Rockefeller, which were good and lobster bisque. For main I had the scallop on garlic mashed potatoes and my wife had the sea bass special. Both were terrific but the sea bass was amazing. Split a Woodford Reserve Bourbon bunt cake and were very please. All good with no issues at all. Very good night!.

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  26. Dave

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good service and food. Didn’t care for being put in the room where the wine was stored.

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  27. LoriO

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the ambiance and amazing meal at 1875!

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  28. GregG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small town gem.....food was great, service was great....overall experience excellent!

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  29. BonnieC

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate dinner on Sunday night and the food and service were both excellent. Ribeye steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Diver scallops delicious. It’s a must to eat there ate least once in your lifetime when visiting the resort!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Comped meal from the casino and I dined by myself. The adjacent table was two couples celebrating a birthday. The men were boorish, rude, crude and self important. They drank heavily and mistreated the staff. Other than that, my food and service were great.

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  31. Daniel

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    1875 never disappoints. Seated by the kitchen this time, which makes for a less than ideal ambiance, but delicious nonetheless.

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  32. Patrick

    Indiana

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Good but expensive!

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  33. CarolW

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Mimi our server is the best! Prompt and super friendly service. We did notice the prices had gone up since the last time we were there and some of the menu items changed. My husband’s Caesar salad had some lettuce that was a bit brown. He also ordered the special scallops which were ok. Don’t mind paying higher prices if the food maintains the same quality, which seems to be sliding a bit. My steak however was delicious. Still love the restaurant!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful and relaxing experience, excellent meal and outstanding service

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  35. BelindaJ

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server (Kristen) was fantastic! Very attentive but not overly solicitous.

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  36. Tigger

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service. Ambience wonderful. The food was delicious. Sauces the chef uses were great.

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  37. MARKS

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional service.

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  38. CoryD

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quality steak, cooked to perfection, and the best scallops I've eaten.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    A thank you to friends who helped us.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience for dinner! Our server was very friendly and helpful. All of the food we ordered was amazing! Crab cake, wedge salad, 8oz filet, 14 oz ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, cheesecake and the cocktails were awesome! We’ve gone to high end steaks houses and this place was comparable if not better! Very pleased!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

1875: The Steakhouse is rated 4.5 stars by 1116 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 3 times today
Google Map for 1875: The Steakhouse

8670 W State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Indiana Highway 56
  • Neighborhood
    French Lick
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Joshua Emmons
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (877) 291-3061
  • Private party facilities
    1875 can accommodate groups of up to 24, with the option to dine off of either a 3-course or 4-course menu for groups of 15 or more. Please contact the Restaurant Manager to book. 812.936.8001
  • Private party contact
    French Lick Sales Team: (812) 936-9300 ext. 5822
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