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Third & Main Steakhouse - Third and Main, Aurora, IN

Third and Main

4.6
4.6
149 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Third and Main is a top-of-the-line steak house and tavern in historic Aurora, IN. From in house dry aging our steaks to carrying the largest selection of wagyu beef in the Midwest, we have it all. If steak isn't your favorite we also have a fresh seafood selection weekly with a full sushi and raw bar.

Located in one of the oldest operating taverns in Indiana, Third and Main carries on the historic traditions with an upscale menu in a casual atmosphere. Just a short drive from Cincinnati along the Ohio River, this family-owned and operated restaurant is a great place to get away from the bustle of city living.

Our 120 year old bar is fully-stocked with over 275 different bourbons, domestic, import and craft beers and a variety of select wines we feature proudly. Stop in and have a seat at our 120 year old bar to see why Third and Main is a local Tri-State favorite.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (812) 655-9727

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    A great place to hold your next Rehearsal Dinner, Anniversary Party, Class or Family Reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, Holiday Party or Corporate Event.We have multiple event spaces including the Speakeasy Grand Ballroom, Dillinger Parlor and Remus Room.

  • Neighborhood

    Cincinnati

  • Cross street

    Situated on the corner of 3rd street and Main street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    This is our second time coming to Third and Main and it wasn't as good as it was the first time we went. Our server was very nice and pleasant, but the entree was very subpar. We got the pan fried gnocchi and it was mediocre and the sauce was broken. We got our entrees and my husband got the 45 day aged ribeye and he ordered it medium rare. It definitely came out raw and he could not cut the steak. He even asked for a new steak knife and had such a hard time cutting the steak. We were disappointed because we were looking forward to this for his birthday, but it was such a let down.
  2. Jonez

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire experience was a 10 out of 10. Food was awesome. Service was very quick and informative. What you would expect for a high end restaurant. The shrimp cocktail (2) were HUGE, wish there were 3 of them but they were b y far the largest. My NY strip was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. However, I must say the best part of the meal was the collard greens! Absolutely amazing. We will be back sooner than later.
  3. ChenkaiH

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food is better than last time.Median rare should be the one to be ordered.No too much char.my crab meat topping is not as tasty as last time.It is extremely salty.Only bad part is I arrived restaurant on time.But no one is at front desk.I have been waited five minutes. Then I wentaround restaurant and searched people.Waiter is friendly.Happy to be there again.
  4. Julia

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, incredible food and wine, service was attentive and so thoughtful! Can’t wait to return and sit outside to listen to the live music next time and shop at the butcher shop they own next door.
  5. ArtF

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, wonderful service, excellent food, snd the owner is one of the nicest guys on the planet! Win - Win - Win!
  6. SeanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the food was great, service was outstanding, and the atmosphere made it a blast!
  7. Barb

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous dinner with oysters as an appetizer!
  8. PHum

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Very Disappointing. We have been to this restaurant at least 5 times and the quality is very inconsistent. For a restaurant that bills itself as a specialty steakhouse - well, not so much. First let me say our server Brooke was lovely and attentive - no complaints there. So let's get to the food. I ordered the 12 oz. NY Strip - medium rare - It came out more like medium well - it was also very tough and grislily - I guess it was the end of the cut (not worth the $54) - My husband's was much nicer looking (more of a center cut) and it was actually medium rare. Our friends ordered the filet - again one was cooked to order - medium rare and the other (also ordered MR) was well done and very thin - you know how you like a filet to be a bit plump - these filets looked more like tenderloin slices that had been grilled. No one asked if our steaks were cooked to order - or if we enjoyed them. It was a Monday night - so maybe on skeleton crew? - Jr. grill chef? Because the steaks just weren't right - sorry - But honestly, Monday or no - that's not my fault - as I paid the same amount as someone who came and got the good chef on Friday. All I can say is it will be a while before I come back.
  9. JoeF

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    First time dining there. Steaks were OK, but when compared to other steak restaurants in the area, which are all pretty similar, the food and overall experience was not worth the price. The various issues (e.g., out of bread; no substitutions for side dishes; no salt or pepper at the table; average steaks; etc) would not be a disaster individually, but the pricing should ensure that these details should not be experienced. I have no reason to go back.
  10. Jasonlamkin

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice family atmosphere. All staff involved with our dinner experience were extremely pleasant and were always smiling. Our drinks were never empty. The food came out hot and in a timely manner. Highly recommend this restaurant. My family and I will continue to visit for years to come.
  11. JennaR

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress very lovely and attentive didn't catch her name. Was super lovely to my 4 young children and offered warm water or anything needed for baby. On top of just being a very good server. Thank you!
  12. AlexH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The steak was AMAZING. The bread appetizer wasn’t the best.. cold bread and hard.
  13. Dm16

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were terrific. We enjoyed the filet mignon and heavenly pasta.
  14. CMA2015

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We enjoyed the food. I didn't like the orange blood marg; she tried to change it up some, but it just didn't taste good. I didn't like sitting in front of the sushi bar either. That may have been our fault, not knowing how to book or where to sit, but it was quiet and the food delish!!!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This is our 4th time to Third and Main and it will always be a favorite of ours! From the cocktails, appetizers, dinner, and now sushi, it’s all amazing!! Our service was a little slower than we’d like, but understand the staffing shortages are still an issue across the industry. We can’t wait to return! Such a hidden gem of SE IN.
  16. JeffreyF

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Third and Main is our " Go too" for finer dining. Their staff is excellent. Steaks are incredible. Cocktails and Bartenders are the best!
  17. BrianH

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very good meal. The birthday desert for my wife was a great surprise. Drinks were really good too. Band was not too shabby either.
  18. DonnieJ

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and Drinks were fantastic ! A trip to Primal Meat store is a must. Thanks again Matt for a great evening.
  19. Joseph

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service,super friendly,very accommodating.Food was excellent.
  20. BillT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great, it is a nice place to enjoy and evening out.
  21. DonnaS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was excellent, our server was very friendly, but had too many tables. Our appetizer came before our drinks, after we finished eating it was 20 mins before he took our dessert order. Took another 20 mins to get our bill and then 10 mins to have the bill rung up and we had to ask 3 times for a bag to seal our wine to take home. For the price you pay service needs to be better even tho the food was excellent and worth the price they charge. It was our first time there and not sure we would go back until we hear better word of mouth on service.
  22. Chad

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Clean restaurant with great staff. Unfortunately, for how much this cost, they try to pass their food off as the same level as other places such as Jeff Ruby's or Ruth Chris. However, 5 of us ordered steaks with varying levels of cooking time but they all came out as medium rare. Also there was barely any seasoning and the sides were lacking compared to restaurants that cost a third of this.
  23. JerryM

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time there we got the USDA certified New York strip with garlic, orange, asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes. Best of everything of steak I’ve ever had. The orange sauce on the asparagus, phenomenal, and the taters are fresh and I tasted a touch of garlic made them phenomenal. I would refer it for any time.
  24. Michael

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy eating at Thurd and Main. Always a nice meal, great service and a quiet atmosphere.
  25. ChenkaiH

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Steak is overcooked little .Texture is good but it tastes bitter as the steak gets charred.(see in picture).I told the waitress about this.The waitress insisted to replace steak .I rejected as this is high value steak.In the end,they gave me 25% discount for that.I will come again for good service
  26. Nero

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    We expected to be blown away with the food and atmosphere. My wife got the pasta from heaven, and I had the in-house aged bone-in ribeye. Both were good. Neither was great. We had three drinks (she had two glasses of wine, which she liked, and I had a 2 oz pour of Booker’s bourbon, one of my favorites). We had bread service appetizer and split a chocolate layer cake (delicious!) for a total bill of $260 with tip. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary. The place was nearly empty and did not pick up much before we left. The hostess greeted us in a T-shirt and yoga pants. The waitress did a fine job, but she was wearing everday clothes. She knew the menu well and made appropriate suggestions. She earned her tip. I suppose we were expecting a more “professional” appearing staff at such a pricey restaurant. We were seated just outside the swinging door to the kitchen and were occasionally interrupted by the music of choice, which didn’t add to a relaxed atmosphere. All told, we were slightly disappointed.
  27. JulieR

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time being at Third and Main and it did not disappoint us. The service was wonderful. Our waiter did not skip a beat, he was attentive to us but not overbearing. Just wonderful. The food was great, cooked perfectly.
  28. JTBPRTY2

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    First time there. The server was very nice and quick to respond. Bartender did a great job with my floral flavored cocktail. Our meal was delicious. For the price, complementary rolls would be nice, instead of charging for bread. If you want to sit and listen to live music sit at the bar. If you want to have conversation sit away from the bar. The upstairs needs a little music or sound absorber, as most people whispered because you could hear every conversation. We will go back now that we understand the layout.
  29. BillT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service great food never disappointed will recommend to everyone
  30. CMA2015

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We went there for Easter. It was lovely and we appreicated the atmosphere, along with the knowledge from our waiter (who told us he came from the butcher shop), which we didn't know was directly behind the restaurant. The steaks were perfection! We frequent Ruby's and this was a lovely change of venue with the price being more inline with our comfort and overall expectations.
  31. DrCindi33

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easter Brunch with the Family. Food and service are always great. Nice little restaurant in a small little town.
  32. Lori

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience1
    We had reservations for main dining room. We were taken upstairs, my friend is still recovering from knee surgery, and we were put in a very small room that had seating for 22, (it had a gangster theme) and even the slim waitress had to walk side ways to get through. The waitress did not deliver our food and the one who did had no idea what he was bringing. Our food came out at different times. The waitress took 3 times going back and forth to bring us our bill. We sat for 20 minutes after finishing before we got our bill finalized. It was our 1st time, we will be back, but I dont want to do stairs or be in a cramped room. I thought I chose the main dining room to avoid that.
  33. JoshL

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    For the money, just go to Ruby’s. Food was fine. Service was ok. I guess I expect everything to be top notch when paying that much for dinner.
  34. BoBindy

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this place is outstanding! The people working there are friendly and passionate about making sure we were extremely well cared for. Even the bartender came out to make sure our beverages were to our liking! The restaurant is not a low cost fast food eatery. It is a supreme dining event so make sure you plan your time and budget for the experience. Our food was perfect in every way; served hot, steaks cooked to perfection and incomparable side dishes. To top it all off, house made desserts to die for, creme brûlée and chocolate layer cake. Absolutely fabulous! We will be returning with friends very soon!
  35. SallieS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best burger I’ve had in years! The service was impeccable!
  36. Sophia

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My first time experience was very good. I got the NY Strip medium done. I feel like it was burnt a little but it was still very good. I really liked the sauce with the asparagus. The waitress was very helpful and she knew her meat. I asked her a few questions about the differences between them. For desert I got the cream brûlée. It was so creamy and delicious. I almost ordered another one. I can’t wait to go back.
  37. MrsR

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Third & Main never disappoints. Friendly service. Delicious food. Love the live music in bar area. It's so nice to have a casual but upscale dining option close to home. I had the shrimp & grits appetizer, BLT salad and 8 oz filet mignon Pompei style. All were very good. Topped it off with creme brulee for dessert, which was perfection.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great Food!!! Steak was extremely tender. We will be back.
  39. jeffreyw

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Reservations were made 2 months in advance for the Remus Room. Upon arrival at 620pm we checked in. Reservations were 630pm Another group of 4 came in after us stating they had a Reservations for 7pm right behind us. We continued to wait until 645pm we are now the only group left waiting. We I approached the hostess to ask why we were still waiting and our Reservations were for the Remus Room she stated that your party had been seated. I stated that you set the 7pm party before us and gave them our table. We were put into a noisy area which us why the room request was made since our last experience was noisy. She acted non concerned. The GM came to our table to tell us we don't seat that room on Fridays or Saturdays for Reservations. I explained when I called to make then I was told to make them on Open Table. He walked away. It will be our last visit. Overpriced food and Under Service and Attitude. For a 250.00 bill. I would recommend Jags, Jeff Ruby or another finer dining establishment.
  40. DaveF

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly waiter. Took time to explain the menu and made several recommendations. My wife and I agreed that it was the best steak we have ever had. We will definitely go back.

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Third and Main is rated 4.6 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Third and Main

223 3rd Street, Aurora, IN 47001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Situated on the corner of 3rd street and Main street

  • Neighborhood

    Cincinnati

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

  • Phone number

    (812) 655-9727

  • Private party facilities

    A great place to hold your next Rehearsal Dinner, Anniversary Party, Class or Family Reunion, Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, Holiday Party or Corporate Event.We have multiple event spaces including the Speakeasy Grand Ballroom, Dillinger Parlor and Remus Room.

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