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Ballard's in the Atrium, West Baden Springs, IN

Ballard's in the Atrium

4.3
4.3
23 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Enjoy the West Baden Signature Bloody Mary or your favorite cocktail and lighter fare under the dome. Taste seasonal drink favorites like a Hot Toddy, Butter Beer or martini selections. Enjoy alfresco-like dining as natural light peers in through the atrium’s skylights to provide a peaceful atmosphere. This bar is named for Ed Ballard, who purchased West Baden Springs Hotel from Lee Sinclair in 1923.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
  • Phone number
    (877) 291-3061
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ballard's in the Atrium offers an unparalleled dining experience under its breathtaking dome, creating a "beautiful" and "exciting" atmosphere. Guests praise the "excellent quality" of the food and "great service," with standout dishes like the chocolate dome dessert and steak frites. Ideal for special occasions and memorable gatherings.

23 Reviews
  1. Jamie VIP

    Louisville1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered a mid rare hamburger. Was burnt to a crisp. So hard it clanked the plate. Waitress didnt come back for 49 mins after our dinner was served. Had to flag a busboy to get more drinks. They did comp the burger but after waiting 40+ mins to get a round of drinks, the whole meal should have been comp’d considering the cost of the room. Horrible experience

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  2. Melissa VIP

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect! Servers, beauty of the atrium and piano music playing . Food was excellent!

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  3. James

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a bottle of wine, hummus appetizer & for entrees a Reuben & steak salad. All the food was prepared well & delivered on time. Really pricey but decent.

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  4. PJ

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of the dome lights of the atrium during dinner. We enjoyed our lobster rolls and the signature Chocolate Dome dessert. Great service too.

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  5. Cody

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived in the area my whole life, Eating in atrium of the dome was an amazing experience I had looked forward to accomplishing for several years. We had reservations but ended up arriving early and they were able to get us sat immediately. We had an awesome waitress (her name started with a “K” but I’m terrible with names) who constantly made sure we were accommodated and really seemed to enjoy her job instead of just “being there.” My wife ordered the ham and cheese melt sandwich which she claimed to be the best she’d ever tasted. I ordered a burger and thought it was pretty good. We shared The chocolate dome dessert which was absolutely amazing and highly recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth. Overall a great experience and got to enjoy the “lounger” chairs in the atrium afterward while watching the colors of the ceiling light change.

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  6. PatP

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ballards at the Atrium is the best way to experience West Baden. Eating dinner and admiring the incredible atrium can't be beat! We all had the steak and frites and agreed the steak was exceptional.

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  7. Monya VIP

    Indiana19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great and love that they have a happy hour

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  8. Ye

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a great place to enjoy family and friends gathering. Gorgeous environment, relaxing and exciting as well.

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  9. Leon VIP

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance and very good food. Our server, Peter, was very attentive. Highly recommend this atrium experience!

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  10. Mark

    Louisville12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was properly prepared, of excellent quality, and nicely presented. Service was excellent even on a somewhat busy evening. The ambience of dining under the giant dome in this totally restored historic hotel CANNOT be overstated. Totally satisfied with our experience at Ballards and stay at the West Baden Hotel.

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Ballard's in the Atrium is rated 4.3 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Ballard's in the Atrium

8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

Additional information

  • Area
    French Lick
  • Hours of Operation
    Sunday - Thursday: 11:00am - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 1:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
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