Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in East Indy

From the moment we walked in, to the time we left, everything was perfection. The ambiance is incredible. The beautiful lighting, big windows looking out onto the city, the comfortable leather booth seating, and striking decor- everything around us felt special. The drinks were spot on, with a unique espresso martini. And the food, WOW! Everyone’s meal was phenomenal. My pork chop was perfectly prepared, my husband had the lamb and gave it a 10/10. Our friends had the dry aged Ribeye and Chicken dish and they were both impressed. Our server Ben never missed a beat and helped guide us through the menu. I highly recommend dining at Commission Row as soon and as often as you can! Oh, and don’t forget to stop downstairs at Mel’s Speakeasy for a drink! Such a cool and swanky vibe down there with an eclectic list of drinks to choose from!

We splurge once a year to come here and it never disappoints. It’s not super fancy so we don’t feel out of place, but it’s a very nice place for a special date night. The food and drinks are always delicious. This visit I got the filet which was *chefs kiss* as always, but the brussel sprouts were where the meal really shined. The toasted ravioli appetizer was perfect. My husband loves the shrimp cocktail, with the signature famous cocktail sauce they share with their sister restaurant St. Elmo’s. If you’ve somehow never tried this gem, do yourself a favor and go. Worth every penny.

Ocean Prime in Indianapolis offers a great dining experience with a quiet, elegant atmosphere and classical music. The service is attentive and friendly. I had the New York strip with truffle butter, creamed spinach, and truffle mac and cheese, all delicious. My daughter enjoyed the dynamite sushi roll and teriyaki salmon. A solid choice for quality food and a relaxing meal—I’d definitely recommend and return!

Wife and I were immediately greeted by the owners as we walked in the door. Had reservations, but decided to sit at the bar as they were the ones tending. Service, drinks, and every last item we ordered was absolutely outstanding. We made a reservation to bring family while eating dessert. Our new favorite spot.

Food, drinks and service were excellent. I said 4 stars for value because it was pricey to add steak to my salad and I just got 2 little bits of steak. I thought for the price, it should have been more. A large cut, properly cooked and sliced and placed on the salad would have been a better value and experience to eat. Everything else was good!