Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Indiana

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Indiana? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Essence Restaurant + Bar

4.9

4.9 (392)

$31 to $50

American

Elkhart

About the restaurant

A culinary playground centered around unwavering hospitality and creatively curated cuisine, wine and spirits.

Welcome home.

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Paulina

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful place! Wonderful staff! Food was AMAZING! We tried the sweet potato and flautas for starters and both were very good! The sweet potato definitely was a larger portion and more than enough for everyone. Entree wise we ordered 2 filets and 2 waygu burgers. Both were fantastic! The filet was definitely probably the best steak I’ve had in my life, as well as the green beans with bone marrow drizzle. Found our new date night spot and it’s centrally located too right downtown

Our Table | American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1647)

$30 and under

American

Bargersville

About the restaurant

Our Table brings the food, service, and atmosphere to the south side that you have been craving. Chef Joe Miller and his team source the best ingredients and make all their offerings from scratch. They showcase their fresh ingredients using preparations that are simple, yet refined. Come to Our Table to experience fresh seafood flown in daily; delicious hand-made artisan flatbreads; signature beef tenderloin sliders; or a sizzling steak.

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GeorgeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great place. I excellent food and service. Recommend it to everyone.

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Adams Street Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (226)

$31 to $50

American

Muncie

About the restaurant

Step into a 1935 Chophouse, just east of "mid town," in Muncie, Indiana where a revamped old house welcomes you to Adams Street Chophouse. Open Tuesday to Saturday, our menu boasts USDA prime beef, hand-selected for an unparalleled dining experience.

All ages are welcome to savor the era of innovation and prohibition in our charming establishment. Explore four unique rooms—the 1920s Adams St. Room, the Frank Sinatra Room, the Rat Pack Room, and the exclusive Speakeasy (21+). Adams Street Chophouse seamlessly blends history and imagination, inviting you to a culinary journey through time in the old Thomas S. Neely house.

Join us at Adams Street Chophouse, where timeless charm meets exceptional dining.

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Kyle

Dined 1 day ago

Best place in Muncie for a great date night or special occasion. Our server was fantastic and very helpful.

Bonge's Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1279)

$31 to $50

American

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

DEPENDING ON PARTY SIZE, GUESTS WILL BE GIVEN 1 1/2-2 HRS TO DINE FOR EACH RESERVATION!

Parties arriving late (exceeding 15 minute grace period) will void their reservation. Please call the restaurant if you may be arriving later than scheduled reservation.

Any parties that arrive with more people that the reservation was confirmed for, accommodations at our restaurant may not be guaranteed.

Parties will receive a confirmation text prior to reservation.

Guests may tailgate prior to their reservation. Please check-in with the hostess by coming to the front porch entrance to let us know you have arrived for the evening.

Picnic tables and chairs in the "Beer Garden" are available at first come first serve basis!

Tailgating is for individuals 21+. Individuals at the minimum age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

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Carl

Dined 3 days ago

As always, Bonge’s doesn’t disappoint. Our server, Mike B. rocks!

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4.8

4.8 (316)

$30 and under

American

Michigantown

About the restaurant

We are a full service restaurant and bar offering a wide variety of Hoosier Inspired cuisine, with many ingredients from local suppliers. Enjoy your with a large selection of wine, liquor, and domestic & craft beers!

HOURS:
Wednesday and Thursday 11am-8pm
Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm

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Susan

Dined 4 days ago

The Angry Donkey never disappoints! We enjoy the food and service. It’s a great place for couples, and groups! The location is perfect to meet up with friends from surrounding areas. The crab cakes and steaks are amazing! The service is always welcoming!

Borage

4.9

4.9 (38)

$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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MargaretVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We love this restaurant! Invited friends for a holiday luncheon and it was perfect. Service is attentive. The delicious food is the Star! My guests enjoyed the Gooey Go let turkey sandwich with delicious thick turkey. Pimento cheese sandwich was a hit as were breakfast options.

Feast Market & Cellar

4.7

4.7 (279)

$30 and under

American

Bloomington

About the restaurant

Feast local. Feast organic. Feast Often. Serving the freshest ingredients from local vendors.

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Debra

Dined on 19 Nov 2024

As usual the food was fresh, creative, tasty- a real chef

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Popular dish

Nutella Crepe Board

Yesterday's Food & Spirits

4.8

4.8 (968)

$30 and under

American

Granger

About the restaurant

Starting December 1st our hours have changed to accommodate the early birds.

Tuesday through Thursday we open from 5:00 pm until 9:30 pm
Friday and Saturday we open from 4:00 pm until 10:30 pm
**We are open later for drinks and desserts**

We will be closed for a family holiday from December 22nd to January 1st. We will reopen January 2nd at 5:00 pm.

Until then join us for some Christmas cheer!
From our family to yours, have a Blessed and beautiful season.

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Deanna

Dined 3 days ago

Had the baked brie, prime rib, and godfather, then the turtle cheesecake for dessert. Everything was phenomenal! I would come back again and again’

Late Harvest Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (2420)

$31 to $50

American

Castleton / Keystone Crossings

About the restaurant

Late Harvest Kitchen combines the best elements of fine dining with the accessibility of a neighborhood restaurant. The menu features professionally crafted seasonal American cuisine. An emphasis is placed on genuine hospitality and professional service that anticipates our guest’s needs. The restaurant’s design includes re-claimed wood and brick throughout to evoke a feeling of warmth and comfort. The dining room looks outward towards our spacious courtyard which features the most romantic outdoor dining space in Indianapolis. It is located in the Keystone at the Crossing area in The Shops at River Crossing. The overall context of Late Harvest Kitchen is that of quality and substance.

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MikeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

From the food to the service to the ambiance, Late Harvest never disappoints! Outstanding meal with friends and only topped by the excellent desserts!

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Popular dish

Pork Chop

Daddy Jack's Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1066)

$30 and under

American

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

For over three decades Daddy Jack's has served up tantalizing appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, chicken, hand-cut steaks and seafood. Relax with a generous libation and you'll quickly see why this is Indianapolis' fine dining favorite spot for food, fun, and friends. Join the crowd for a sporting event on one of our many TV's, or request a secluded corner for a romantic dinner for two.

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DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Very enjoyable dinner with friends. Connie our server was excellent. The food tasted great.

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