Indianapolis

What started out in 1902 as a small tavern named after the patron saint of sailors has turned into Indianapolis’s oldest steakhouse in its original location. — Where

A neighborhood find for creative, contemporary cooking. — Gayot

Take a seat at the bar for an appetizer or snack before seeing a play, or enjoy a leisurely meal in the dining room that might begin with Thai coconut mussels. — Gayot

The frequently changing menu “always delights” at this “unique” Mass Ave. Eclectic known for its “fresh ingredients” and “unusual” combinations. — Zagat

A warm ambience of wood beams, a stately fireplace and charming courtyard for outdoor dining sets the scene for enjoying an inspired menu that changes with the season. — Gayot

Latin cuisine inflected with flavors from the Americas, Spain and the Caribbean keeps the crowds steady at Delicia, a neighborhood restaurant that has become a destination for diners around the city. — Gayot

This is Indianapolis’ answer to the classic French neighborhood restaurant, and you will be sitting near your neighbor. — Where

Cafe Patachou has been an Indianapolis institution for more than 20 years, and for good reason. — Afar Magazine

This artisanal pizzeria pushes the envelope, tastefully, and from its 1,200-degree oven sends out inventive combinations created in-house, or invites diners to freestyle their Neapolitan-style pie. — Where

Whether you'™re the corporate chic or jeans and flip-flop type, here'™s the place to unwind. — Gayot

Set inside a stucco Mediterranean-style villa, this Meridian-Kessler area restaurant sticks to mainstream Italian classics, which suits its loyal clientele just fine. — Where

Sleek and deco, this elegant dining room provides a posh setting for the freshest in fish dishes. — Where

Three course meals with generous heapings of vegetables, creamy soup...biscuits and your choice of skillet fried chicken, baked tilapia, beef tenderloin steak or a number of other entree options. — Where

Combining an elegant atmosphere—think mahogany wood paneling, Art Deco chandeliers—with dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list, this Circle Centre restaurant is perfect. — Where

“The sizzle” of the “searing hot and buttery” steaks is what it's about at these branches of the chophouse chain “with a personality”, where the atmosphere is “warm and intimate”. — Zagat

Housed in a former library, this historic spot also serves more-than-solid fare. — Gayot

This family-friendly restaurant lives up to its barbecue-fame name, with a majority of the menu items finding their way onto the grill. — Where

Authentic Thai cuisine and a vibrant, culture-true atmosphere transports diners to the tropical locales of Thailand while treating their palates to tantalizing, aromatic dishes. — Where

Servers at this down-home barbecue joint may call you "honey," and they are quick to ensure you have everything you need, be it more tangy barbecue sauce or a taste of the soup of the day. — Gayot