Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Indiana

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Indiana? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Courses Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (235)

$30 and under

International

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Come join us at Courses Restaurant at Ivy Tech Community College, offering a unique experience where guests dine in a gorgeous Mahogany restaurant that looks out on the beautiful Indianapolis skyline. Guests are served and have the opportunity to support Hospitality Program students while enjoying their dining experience. Our menu selections are centered around course of study for 1st 8 Wks - Specialized Cuisine and 2nd 8-Wks Classical French Cuisine. Menus items may change due to product availability/course objectives.

Due to course schedule Courses Restaurant is open Spring 2025 1st 8-Weeks (Lunch Only - Seating 11am-Noon) January 23,30, February 6,13 and 20. 2nd 8- Weeks for lunch (seating 11am-Noon) and dinner (seating 6-7pm) on 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 (dinner only), 4/24 (lunch only), 5/1. Accepting reservations 90 days prior to dining date.

**If you have more than 4 guests in your group, please contact Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu for your reservation.

Top review

Melinda

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We eat here several times each semester and today was probably the best main course I have had at Courses. The sauce on the Coq au Vin was fabulous with a rich flavor of various spices on the palette. The onions and ham added a nice change of texture. The smoked salmon appetizer was delicious but needed a second crostini for the amount of Brie and salmon on the plate. Wonderful flavor, though. The dessert was an interesting combo of flavors but the beets added a nice compliment to the crème brûlée. All in all, a delightful meal.

bar ellis

4.9

4.9 (45)

$30 and under

American

Noblesville

About the restaurant

bar ellis or BE as we like to call it, will be open for dinner, late night bites, drinks and live entertainment! We'll be featuring local musicians as well as comedy nights and all kinds of fun events on the weekends! Chef Bill Wampler will be creating a delicious menu with classic comfort food, offering options from appetizers and sandwiches to steaks and seafood! And of course, his delicious desserts! We'll have something for everyone, including a thoughtfully curated vegetarian and vegan menu along with signature cocktails and mocktails! bar ellis will be home to two bars, a rooftop patio, and an outdoor alley for seasonal seating! All within a cozy, two story, historic building on the square in downtown Noblesville!

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LEONARDVIP

Dined 6 days ago

This is our favorite restaurant. The food & service is great!

Essence Restaurant + Bar

4.9

4.9 (405)

$31 to $50

American

Elkhart

About the restaurant

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

Welcome home.

Top review

Vance

Dined 3 days ago

We had high expectations going into Essence with all of the hype and talk. However upon entering and being greeted and seated I knew we were in for a treat. All of our expectations where blow out of the water in the best way possible. The service was INCREDIBLE and the food was even better. The cocktails where delicious and refreshing and fun. Everything was so well balanced and thoughtful. We are VERY lucky to have something of this caliber in our area. We will absolutly be back with joy.

Yard House - Indianapolis

4.9

4.9 (1108)

$30 and under

American

West Indy

About the restaurant

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

Top review

Megan

Dined 3 days ago

We always enjoy Yard House because of the food and drinks. This visit we also had an outstanding server Joel. We were celebrating a birthday and Joel took great care of us. We will be back!!

Mama T's Italian Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (86)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Huntingburg

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great, as always!

Our Table | American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1658)

$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.

Top review

Laura

Dined 4 days ago

We had a fantastic meal, as always. We really enjoyed the new goat cheese appetizer!

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Beef Tenderloin Sliders (2)

9th Street Bistro

5.0

5 (861)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Noblesville

About the restaurant

Neighborhood Bistro offering a diverse menu inspired by seasonal and local ingredients, our small dining room of just nine tables and four bar seats boasts exposed brick & original hardwood floors. Chef Samir & his wife Rachel welcome diners into this intimate space in the heart of Old Town Noblesville.

With a menu that changes every one to two months, a full bar with an eclectic wine list, craft cocktails & mocktails and local beers on tap, we encourage you to try something new at every visit.

Our concept is globally-inspired Bistro fare - we draw inspiration from our own world travels and places on our bucket list to create dishes that will nourish your body and soul. We care deeply about food and where it comes from. We use fresh, local ingredients whenever it is practical, and make nearly everything from scratch. We love sharing our food and hospitality with the Noblesville community!

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SophieVIP

Dined on Dec 30, 2024

Outstanding! Looking forward more Ramen pop ups. 9th street bistro is always a great dining experience. The food is always delicious and the service is on point.

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Experience

Valentine's Day at the Bistro

Borage

4.8

4.8 (47)

$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.

Top review

Bill

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional food and a great value. A bonus that a market is also attached.

Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar

4.8

4.8 (627)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Italian Kitchen and Bar

Known for Pastas, Flatbreads and various Italian style dishes

Top review

Greg

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Service was excellent and the food outstanding! Definitely get the bruschetta with ricotta appetizer. We had the spinach ravioli, chicken vodka, and chicken parmesan. All were cooked just right and the flavorings and textures were well balanced and complementary. We told the staff that we had a show and limited time and they expedited the entire meal but with no sense of rush. We recommend Maialina 10/10!

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

DeLullo's Trattoria

4.8

4.8 (311)

$30 and under

Italian

Cicero

About the restaurant

We are an Italian style restaurant located just blocks from Morse Reservoir in Cicero, Indiana. Delullo's Italian Bistro specializes in hearty Italian specialties, pizzas, hoagies, and salads. We are family owned and operated, and we pride ourselves on using locally sourced ingredients. Our warm and welcoming atmosphere makes you feel at home while our food feeds your soul. Whether you are in the mood for pizza, lasagna, salad, or just a “home-cooked” meal, you are sure to find something flavorful and scrumptious when dining with us!

Top review

Jack

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Food is consistently wonderful and service never disappoints.

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