Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Indianapolis

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Indianapolis? 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!

Vida

5.0

5 (2137)

$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

Job

Dined 2 days ago

I had a wonderful experience! This is probably the best meal I’ve ever eaten. Every bite was incredible. I’m not a huge peppermint fan, but if you are, the dessert is lovely.

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Borage

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

American

West Indy

About the restaurant

Chefs Josh Kline and Zoë Taylor bring vibrant, progressive American cuisine and freshly baked pastries to life at Borage. Located just a short walk from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, this café, bakery, and market works hand-in-hand with local Indiana farms to craft unique dishes, from reimagined classics to innovative options for both meat lovers and vegetarians.

Settle into the relaxed, diner-style café for a flavorful meal, or unwind in the market with a fresh pastry and a coffee beverage. The market is perfect for meeting friends, working remotely, or having a quick business meeting over a latte. You’ll also find fresh, locally-farmed meats and produce, and unique spices and products you won’t get at big-box stores.

After just a few months of being open, Borage was recently named to the Indianapolis Monthly Best Restaurants 2024 list. Come experience Borage for yourself and see why.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

This is such a hidden gem on the west side. Our team came here for dinner for the first time (we regularly come for lunch) and it did not disappoint! Very friendly staff, cool ambiance and delicious food. Highly recommend.

Modita

4.8

4.8 (1128)

$30 and under

Asian

Mass Ave

About the restaurant

Across many Asian cultures, the word modita means delight. Modita is a full-service, Asian-inspired restaurant that will be sure to delight.

Modita is located in the historic Bottleworks Hotel & District of Mass Ave and highlights a variety of ingredients with an Asian-inspired, unique spin on dishes including sushi, dim sum, noodles and rice, along with robata grilled specialties.

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Nancyvip

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

Staying at the Bottleworks Hotel we happened into Modita for dinner and were so pleased we did. The variety of Asian dishes on offer was a nice mix. Our meal was delicious, especially the Bao Buns, the Ahi Tuna, the Miso soup and the Salmon entree. Our server was very helpful and knowledgeable. We definitely will return on our next visit.

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Tiburon Coastal Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (266)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

The widely anticipated second restaurant from the owners that brought you Monterey Cuisine in Carmel. Sushi, seafood, steaks & cocktails on the corner of 116th and the Nickle Plate Trail in Fishers.

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Susanvip

Dined 1 day ago

My favorite Hamilton County restaurant. So glad it is in Fishers. Live the avocado stuffed egg roll appetizers. Had an early lunch so there was no noise issue.

Shin Dig

4.8

4.8 (15)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Shin Dig is an entertainment and dining concept of Cunningham Restaurant Group located off North Mass Ave. For families and adults, we offer a variety of activities combined with pizzas, wings, and small bites. A place where anyone can relax, eat, and enjoy a fun and energetic environment to just hang out.

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Davidvip

Dined 5 days ago

Aiden was our server and did a great job. This is a pretty new restaurant and it was our first visit. We really enjoyed it. We are vegetarian and found plenty of offerings.

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OAKLEYS bistro

4.7

4.7 (2568)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

NW Indy / Zionsville

About the restaurant

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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CaryCvip

Dined 3 days ago

Always excellent food offerings and great service. This is one of our favorite restaurants.

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LouVino - Mass Ave

4.7

4.7 (1040)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

LouVino redefines southern fusion with an innovative, chef-driven, southern-inspired menu. LouVino's bar program focuses on an Indianapolis-best 50+ glass pours of wine, craft beer, cocktails and bourbon. LouVino’s award winning concept has been featured in Southern Living and was selected as one of Buzzfeed & Yelp’s top wine bars in the state. The restaurant is as casual as it is chic with a neighborhood feel for friends and a destination dining spot for travelers, with a little bite of the South for everyone’s palates. Our menu is ever-changing based on seasonal ingredients available. This LouVino location also boasts two private dining rooms for rehearsal dinners, business meetings, client events or any other special occasion. Both dining rooms look out over the bustling Mass Ave neighborhood. Join us for a unique, unforgettable dining experience!

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chi

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Marco was fantastic. Venue was fantastic Food was delivered fast

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4.6

4.6 (161)

$30 and under

Seafood

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

Slapfish is an Order-At-Counter experience, we take care of everything else for you. Your reservation does not mean you will have a server, but it allows a table to be saved for your dining experience. Slapfish is a modern seafood shack that serves the quality of fine dining at the cost and convenience of fast "er" food.

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Jennifervip

Dined 7 days ago

I think the food is good. Expensive for walk up service.

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4.6

4.6 (147)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

Rize offers a selection of sustainably founded dine-in, breakfast and lunch options to celebrate the day. Enjoy farm features and hydroponically grown produce from CRG Grow greenhouse. Top off the Rize experience with a freshly squeezed juice, house-blended smoothie, or house-made ginger or berry kombucha. Rize takes pride in the technique and preparation used to put good-for-you food on the table. Our Chefs understand the physical need for fuel food, the good-for-your-body and mind food to get the most out of your day.

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Donna

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Food was delicious and hot and the service was impeccable.

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Spoke & Steele

3.8

3.8 (1027)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Spoke & Steele is a modern perspective on downtown dining. We offer a distinctly Midwestern take on French and European classics. From first sip to the last bite, local ingredient-driven dishes and unique craft spirits deliver authentic flavors and textures that ignite the Indy dining scene.

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LynneF

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

We were in town with a group of couples for the football game. We found Spoke & Steel while looking through available reservation options for a nice dinner/drinks, within walking distance of our hotel. (Downtown was crazy busy for the game). They did not disappoint! We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival. S&S has a great ambiance, OUTSTANDING FOOD, and an amazing staff. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive…we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We would all highly recommend…and will plan to return next time we are in Indy!

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