Need restaurant suggestions

[Rookie]

East or west side of indy close to 70 is preferred. Nothing super expensive but wanting good food...

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Downtown Indy, O'Brien's 9 Irish brother. Fantastic Irish pub. Best fish and chips in the city.

 

[jerrob]

Downtown Indy, O'Brien's 9 Irish brother. Fantastic Irish pub. Best fish and chips in the city.

St. Elmo's Steakhouse

Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

Both in downtown Indy.

 

[model1994]

can't beat Waffle House, man

 

[fullmetaljesus]

can't beat Waffle House, man

Now why would you do that to an upstanding and well liked member of our community.

 

[indyblue]

What time of day?

Lunch or Dinner
just off 70 & McCarty - Shapiro's Deli

just off 70 & Fletcher Ave - Ireia's Italian

 

[Route 45]

East or west side of indy close to 70 is preferred. Nothing super expensive

St. Elmo's downtown Indy.

 

[Rookie]

What time of day?

Lunch or Dinner
just off 70 & McCarty - Shapiro's Deli

just off 70 & Fletcher Ave - Ireia's Italian

Probably around 3-5.

 

[Route 45]

The man asks for something close to I-70 on the east or west side, and no one has offered any suggestion other than downtown.

If you want budget friendly and good food, just go to Cracker Barrel. There's one right off of I-70 on the east side off the Post Road exit, and one on the west side off of W 38th Street and I-465, just north of I-70 a few miles.

 

[jerrob]

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I didn't suggest Ruth Chris' or Shula's geeeeeesh!

 

[Route 45]

I didn't suggest Ruth Chris' or Shula's geeeeeesh!

Yeah, St. Elmo is practically McDonald's compared to them.



Dude, I could feed 3 people at Cracker Barrel for what a pork chop cost.

 

[model1994]

Now why would you do that to an upstanding and well liked member of our community.

1. close to i-70
2. cheap
3. good
4. ???

 

[fullmetaljesus]

1. close to i-70
2. cheap
3. good
4. ???

You sure about number 3?

 

[Rookie]

So far...

My parents are on their way through Indiana, traveling down (sideways?) I-70. They would like to meet somewhere on the east or west side of indy for a nice, sit down meal. Cracker barrel has been the only thing that meets the east/west criteria, but my mom likes food that's a little more upscale. My dad likes good burgers, they both like Italian, Mexican, Asian, Indian, places along those lines.

 

[jerrob]

Yeah, St. Elmo is practically McDonald's compared to them.



Dude, I could feed 3 people at Cracker Barrel for what a pork chop cost.

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Point taken.
I withdraw my recommendation of St. Elmo's.
Now, in good faith, will you withdraw yours for Cracker Barrel? He did say good food.

 

[Route 45]

If they don't mind a chain, and especially if they haven't been to one, there is a Longhorn Steakhouse on the east side at in front of Washington Square Mall on East Washington Street. I've never had a bad steak there, the filet mignon "Flo's Filet" is very good. They also have burgers, but I've not had one, so can't advise on those.

It might be a bit of a struggle to find "upscale" on the east or west side of Indy near I-70, depending on your definition of upscale.

 

[Route 45]

Point taken.
I withdraw my recommendation of St. Elmo's.
Now, in good faith, will you withdraw yours for Cracker Barrel? He did say good food.

Cracker Barrel is good comfort food.

Best part is, I don't have to pretend it's the second coming of Gordon Ramsay because of how much I paid.

People who think that good food has to be expensive have never visited an authentic taco truck.

 

[model1994]

You sure about number 3?

Yes. I wanted to go on a rant but...

My parents.. ...my mom likes food that's a little more upscale. My dad likes good burgers, they both like Italian, Mexican, Asian, Indian, places along those lines.

context rules out ol' faithful, WH.

for a serious answer, maybe Heidelberg Haus?

 

[Creedmoor]

So far...

My parents are on their way through Indiana, traveling down (sideways?) I-70. They would like to meet somewhere on the east or west side of indy for a nice, sit down meal. Cracker barrel has been the only thing that meets the east/west criteria, but my mom likes food that's a little more upscale. My dad likes good burgers, they both like Italian, Mexican, Asian, Indian, places along those lines.

I would recommend Sullivan's Steak house in Castleton. I would say $50.00 to $125.00 per meal.

 

[Route 45]

Man, I've racked my brain and can't think of a single place that I would call any more upscale than Cracker Barrel that is on the east or west side of Indy and near I-70. Unless you don't mind a chain and consider the aformentioned Longhorn Steakhouse or maybe Olive Garden more upscale. There is an Olive Garden on the east side on Washington Street, just off of I-465, couple miles south of I-70. I like Olive Garden, but I'm a simple man.

I'll preface this by saying that I've never been there, but a couple of friends have told me that Rick's Cafe Boatyard is good, if you want seafood. Sort of a more upscale setting as well, it's on Eagle Creek Reservoir. It's about 9 miles north of I-70 off of I-465 on the west side. Maybe someone who has been there can chime in.

Rick's Cafe Boatyard - Indianapolis, IN

www.ricksboatyard.com