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Hollyhock Hill, Indianapolis, IN

Hollyhock Hill

4.5 (1514)
$31 to $50
American
8110 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46240

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Hollyhock Hill has been a tradition in "family-style" dining since 1928, remaining as one of the few such restaurants of its type in the United States and the 2nd oldest restaurants in Indiana. While the unique family-style service offered at Hollyhock Hill is reminiscent of a time gone by - the detailed attention to customer satisfaction, menu item updates and consistent quality of the cuisine all lend themselves to the memorable dining experience you will take away from Hollyhock Hill. Consistently ranked among the top restaurants in the Midwest, Hollyhock Hill is famed for its superior "country-style" cuisine, high standards of service and unique ambiance - consistently creating highly remembered dining experiences. Perfect for large groups & for celebrating special occasions! While famous for Fried Chicken, recent additions to the menu include additional children's menu items, vegan and gluten-free options and the don't miss homemade Apple Pie!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Home cooking
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Full Catering Services and Delivery offered
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining available Facilities available to accommodate groups from 20 to 155.
  • Neighborhood
    Castleton / Keystone Crossings
  • Cross street
    East 86th Street and North College Avenue
  • Parking details
    Free onsite parking. Additional Parking in rear of building
  • Public transit
    Indygo Route 18 - West 81st Street & North College Avenue
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,514 people are saying

Hollyhock Hill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hollyhock Hill is celebrated for its "best fried chicken in town" and a "wonderful dining experience" that feels like a trip to "grandma's house." The restaurant's "exceptional" service and family-style meals make it perfect for special occasions. Despite some recent changes, it remains a beloved local tradition.
1,514 Reviews
  1. Marie

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was wonderful as per usual. Noise level was decent until we were close to finishing and it got pretty noisy, as more families came for lunch. The chicken was not flavorful and tasted greasy, the first batch of the biscuits were dry and hard (2nd batch was much better as it came straight from the oven), and the mashed potatoes tasted as though there was too much cream and butter added to it. This is the 2nd time the food hasn't been great and disappointed, as it was for my dad's father's day celebration.

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  2. Amberly

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was extremely disappointed in our visit. I had always heard amazing things about the fried chicken and was really looking forward to bringing my dad for Father's Day. While the chicken was in fact fantastic, the service was HORRIBLE. Our server seemed like she was super annoyed to be there, did not have patience with our menu questions, and was down right rude with some of the things she said. For the price that it cost, we could have gone to Anthony's or another fine dining restaurant. Had our server been more attentive and kind, I could have stomached the high bill, but her attitude put me over the edge. Really disappointing experience.

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  3. Megan

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large group and our server was great with so many of us. She matched our orders to her color coded pens and was simply delightful - bringing more food when we requested and moving us along so we could get out for the big game!

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  4. Audrey

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service. Tracy was fantastic and we will definitely be returning.

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  5. Tina VIP

    Indiana27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    What a wonderful dining experience! Food was hot and fresh. Service was impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday birthday dinner at Hollyhock. This is an old-school restaurant that could definitely teach some new establishments how to treat customers.

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  6. Randy

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hollyhock Hill continues to live up to its reputation of being the best fried chicken in town.

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  7. Karen

    Indiana18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Great service and great food. Always take friends and family there when they come to visit and everyone loves it.

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  8. Julie

    Indiana18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their formerly  perfect chicken was dry. I appreciated the fact that I could get ranch for my salad. The side dishes were very good. Our waiter was very helpful.

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  9. Heather

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family appreciates the great food, caring servers that remember you, and beautiful atmosphere. We call on Hollyhock Hill for EVERY major celebration!

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  10. Beth

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    What they do with traditional family style food is unmatched! The taste and freshness is impeccable. Just go!

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FAQs

Hollyhock Hill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 251-2294.

Hollyhock Hill is rated 4.5 stars by 1514 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Hollyhock Hill

8110 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East 86th Street and North College Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Castleton / Keystone Crossings
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Home cooking
  • Dining style
    Home Style
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free onsite parking. Additional Parking in rear of building
  • Public transit
    Indygo Route 18 - West 81st Street & North College Avenue
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Full Catering Services and Delivery offered
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining available Facilities available to accommodate groups from 20 to 155.
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