Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Indiana

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Updated November 05, 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

5.0

5 (379)

$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

Casie

Dined 5 days ago

We love the atmosphere that Essence has to offer! The staff has always been fantastic and the food is amazing!

Our Table | American Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1617)

$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

Logan

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was fantastic. This seems like a simple thing, but they have the best iced tea I've ever had. I have the special which was chicken parmesan over penne pasta with vodka sauce. The food, the service and the atmosphere was top notch. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Beef Tenderloin Sliders (2)

Bonge's Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1261)

$31 to $50

American

Fishers

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

Top review

Chrisvip

Dined 4 days ago

The food is so good at Bonge’s and it’s not as expensive as you’d think.

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Adams Street Chophouse

4.9

4.9 (218)

$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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Tia

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious. We loved the old Hollywood glamour feel of the restaurant. It was beautiful and perfect for date night.

Borage

4.8

4.8 (25)

$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

Lauren

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

I will definitely be returning to Borage! Loved the unique menu and everything that we ordered. We especially enjoyed the deviled eggs (and this is coming from someone who usually doesn’t eat deviled eggs-the caviar and mini potato chips were a lovely addition). Would definitely recommend if you haven’t tried it yet!

Union 50

4.8

4.8 (3335)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Union 50 is an innovative, chef driven restaurant and bar located in the Mass Ave neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN. Our dinner menu features creative dishes that change seasonally. Our full service bar features local libations and handcrafted cocktails. Union 50 also hosts live music, local and touring musicians and bands, multiple times per week.

Our bar is open an additional hour on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Kelli

Dined 2 days ago

One of our favorite special occasion spots. This time it was my husband’s birthday. Union 50’s food is always as good as it looks and it is some of the best in Indy for a price below what we think it’s worth.

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Feast Market & Cellar

4.8

4.8 (279)

$30 and under

American

Bloomington

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Debra

Dined on Nov 19, 2024

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

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Popular dish

Nutella Crepe Board

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Indianapolis

4.8

4.8 (3195)

$30 and under

American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in downtown Indianapolis near the Lucas Oil Stadium, convention center, Victory Field, and museums, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner. A true testament to its unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

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christopher

Dined 4 days ago

Always 10/10 and our thanksgiving evening meal was no exception. They saved our table for us and we didn't even request it! Little things like this are huge. We were so surprised by how packed it was though so that definitely made it louder. I guess I thought we would be the only family that decided to make a reservation on Thanksgiving! Thanks for hosting us Ruth! You know we'll be back❤️

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4.8

4.8 (2407)

$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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Stevevip

Dined 3 days ago

Requested a quiet table out of the way and got exactly what I asked for (very rare these days). Our server Zach was incredible, so personable and really takes an interest in his guests. Could not be better, hope to have his service again sometime soon. The food was awesome as it always is. Great restaurant, a real gem.

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Popular dish

Pork Chop

Swan Lake Chophouse

4.4

4.4 (59)

$30 and under

American

South Bend

About the restaurant

Swan Lake Chophouse promises to be a casual, fun dining experience. Open for dinner five nights a week (Tuesday - Saturday during off season) our culinary team is ready to create an entrée that you are sure to enjoy. Our menu features a modern twist to American classics with variety of freshly made pasta dishes, fresh seafood, aged beef selections, an awesome app selection, great sandwiches and the best burger in Marshall County. With our extensive menu, there is sure to be something for everyone's palate. We invite you to visit Swan Lake Chophouse and have fun with food...as you are supposed to.

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Debbie

Dined on Oct 11, 2024

Great food & a nice atmosphere. The burgers are fantastic.

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