1. Devour Daily Deliveries Of Fresh Seafood At Caplinger’s
Caplinger’s Fresh Catch
7460 N Shadeland Ave, Ste 400
Indianapolis, IN
(317) 288-7263
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 122 Reviews
This family-owned restaurant and seafood market has everything you could possibly crave that lives in the ocean. If it’s in season and they don’t have it, they can get it, just give them a call.
While everything on their menu like the shrimp po boy, crab cakes, buffalo clam strips and fried oysters are excellent, the lobstah roll is where it’s at.
2. The Wagyu At At Joseph Decuis Will Melt In Your Mouth
Joseph Decuis
191 N Main St
Roanoke, IN
(260) 672-1715
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 27 Reviews
Joseph Decuis takes farm-to-fork dining to an award-winning level. The menu is seasonal, based on the freshest local ingredients that are grown on their own farm or other locals farms, but you’ll always find two to three Wagyu steaks on the menu.
This is definitely the best place in Indiana for a special occasion, so dress up and bring your sweetie (and your plastic).
3. The Food At Feast Will Treat You Like Royalty
Feast
581 E Hillside Dr, Ste 104
Bloomington, IN
(812) 822-0222
Yelp: 4 Stars – 122 Reviews
It’s not an exaggeration to say that everything Feast serves is amazing, but there are two things you must try no matter what’s on the seasonal menu: the organic masa dough tamales and their breakfast bakery items.
Go early and hit up the coffee bar for a maple cinnamon breve or a Nutella latte, then move on to their pecan sticky buns and fennel sausage hand pies.
4. Bub’s Burgers Make Ugly Look So Good
Bub’s Burgers & Ice Cream
210 W Main St
Carmel, IN
(317) 706-2827
Yelp: 4 Stars – 220 Reviews
Bub’s has three locations in Indiana: Zionsville, Bloomington and the original location in Carmel. No matter which one you visit you’ll find delicious burgers made with fresh, hand-pattied ground chuck and locally baked buns that were made to fit their burgers perfectly.
Even the 22 oz. ‘Big Ugly’ burger has a custom bun that makes it seem normal. For a side, definitely get the sloppy waffles: waffle fries drenched in cheddar sauce, bacon and sour cream.
5. Food Is Love At Loving Cafe
Loving Cafe
7605 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN
(260) 489-8686
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 56 Reviews
If you think that vegan and vegetarian cuisine is for the birds, you need to march yourself straight to Fort Wayne and check out Loving Cafe.
You won’t feel like you’re missing anything when you try their pistachio mushroom and soup, Kung Pao nuggets, cheesy quinoa and teriyaki sandwiches, as well as desserts like raw cheesecake, organic carrot cake and chocolate mousse.
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6. Get An A+ In Pizza At Pizzology
Pizzology Craft Pizza + Pub
13190 Hazel Dell Pkwy
Carmel, IN
(317) 844-2550
Yelp: 4 Stars – 155 Reviews
Money can’t buy you happiness, but money can buy you a craft pizza and a cold beer at Pizzology in Carmel. With quality ingredients and a chewy, light crust, and toppings like rosemary, Brussels sprouts, fig and homemade giardiniera (Italian relish), this place will deliver a truly unique pizza experience.
7. Indulge And Linger At Mesh On Mass
Mesh On Mass Avenue
725 Massachusetts Ave
Chatham Arch, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 955-9600
Yelp: 4 Stars – 332 Reviews
You’re going to want to wear your fancy stretchy pants to Mesh On Mass. Aside from their delicious entrees, they have desserts and wine menu that are out of this world.
Try the salted caramel pot de creme with whipped buttermilk or the white chocolate and cherry bread pudding with bourbon sauce. Pair it up with one of their port, sherry, cognac or dessert wines and linger for a while.
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8. Nosh On Old English Cuisine At Red Lion Grog House
Red Lion Grog House
1043 Virginia Ave, Ste 6
Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 822-4764
Yelp: 4 Stars – 241 Reviews
The Red Lion Grog House is a classy, English-style restaurant with all the delicious bangers and mash, scotch eggs, and fish and chips you could hope for. Pair it with a tall beer for some serious comfort. They also serve awesome meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie and seasonal bread pudding that is not to be missed.
9. Binge On Beautiful Cupcakes At BLU Boy
BLU Boy Chocolate Café & Cakery
112 E Kirkwood Ave
Bloomington, IN
(812) 334-8460
Yelp: 4 Stars – 36 Reviews
Chocolate. Cupcakes. Pie. Happiness. All this and more is what you’ll find at BLU Boy Chocolate Cafe and Cakery. They even have a wide assortment of perfectly decorated cupcakes and hand-painted chocolates that are *almost* too pretty to eat.
10. Brunch It Up At Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles
Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles
132 N East St
Cole Noble, Indianapolis, IN
(317) 423-3300
Yelp: 4 Stars – 252 Reviews
When a restaurant’s name includes a particular dish, no one needs to tell you what to order. Maxine’s fluffy waffles in either original or sweet potato, and three jumbo, golden fried chicken wings that are too juicy to eat with any level of decorum, is the best in the state. To make it even more over the top, it’s served with homemade peach butter that is a miracle in itself.
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11. Go On A Journey At Cambodian Thai
Cambodian Thai
235 S Michigan St
South Bend, IN
(574) 289-2877
Yelp: 4 Stars – 145 Reviews
For Cambodian-Thai fusion cuisine that will take your taste buds on a flavorful journey, this is the place to go. The catfish curry and drunken noodle are a couple standouts from an excellent menu. The spice ranges from 0-10 and if you’re not into spicy food, don’t go above a 1. Seriously, they know how to pack a punch.
12. Scarf Down Delicious Tacos At Memo’s Taco Mex
Memo’s Taco Mex
2128 45th St
Highland, IN
(219) 934-7300
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 51 Reviews
It’s no surprise that a casual, laid back, hole-in-the-wall spot wins at tacos. The tacos al pastor are always a favorite, but so are the tamales, enchiladas, tortas, and fajitas. This unassuming place nestled in a strip mall will blow you away with their authentic food, and their BYOB policy will quickly put this place in your top 5 go-to spots.
13. Get Your Umami On At Umi Grill And Sushi Bar
Umi Grill and Sushi Bar
2002 S 3rd St
Terre Haute, IN
(812) 232-7874
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 58 Reviews
I bet you had no idea that Terre Haute has such incredible sushi, and by ‘incredible’ I mean it’s not just fantastic sushi for Indiana, it’s fantastic for anywhere. They serve up super fresh sashimi, creative rolls and plenty of entrees and noodles for your ‘non-raw-fish-loving’ friends. They also have excellent ceviche, and if rolls are what you’re after, definitely go with the Dr. Singh Special.
14. Bombers BBQ Is Quite Simply The Bomb
Bombers BBQ
439 Ridge Rd
Munster, IN
(219) 836-2662
Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 106 Reviews
Between the lean, moist and tender meats and the incredible sauce selection, Bombers can make any style of barbecue lover happy. Ordering here is easy, your choices are limited to barbecue pulled pork, burnt ends, brisket, rib tips, baby back ribs, St. Louis ribs and chicken wings. Sauces range from sweet to nuclear, but you have to sign a waiver before they’ll serve you nuclear–it’s that hot.
15. Piloni’s Will Impress Even The Pickiest Italian Grandmothers
Piloni’s Italian Restaurant
1733 Lafayette Ave
Terre Haute, IN
(812) 466-4744
Yelp: 4 Stars – 17 Reviews
Chef Pedro Piloni whips up some truly homemade Italian food–meatballs, pastas, sauces, breads and all. Piloni’s offers consistently attentive service, caring ownership and a great atmosphere.
Even the simplest of meals like spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli and lasagna are incredible. Don’t forget to end your meal with a double shot of espresso and one of their cannolis for the full experience.
What’s your go-to for great grub in Indiana? Tell us in the comments below!
