St. Elmo Steak House
- ★ 4.8
- Steakhouse
- $$$$
- Downtown Indianapolis
St. Elmo Steak House on South Illinois in Indianapolis since 1902. The canonical Hoosier steakhouse with the eye-watering horseradish shrimp cocktail.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Indianapolis.
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Vida
- ★ 4.7
- $$$$
- Downtown Indianapolis
Vida is Thomas Melvin's six-course tasting room on East New York Street in Indianapolis since 2016. The city's most ambitious table-service kitchen.
Beholder
- ★ 4.8
- $$$$
- Near Eastside
Beholder is Jonathan Brooks' East 10th Street room in Indianapolis. The constantly-changing a la carte makes it the most-watched dining experience.
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Late Harvest Kitchen
- ★ 4.5
- $$$$
- North Side
Late Harvest Kitchen in Indianapolis is Ryan Nelson's farm-to-table room near Keystone at the Crossing. The menu changes daily with a Hoosier-ingredient lean.
Tinker Street
- ★ 4.5
- $$$$
- Downtown Indianapolis
Tinker Street in Indianapolis runs seasonal small plates on East 16th. A serious wine list and 2026 James Beard Foundation recognition for Tom Main.
Bluebeard
- ★ 4.7
- $$$$
- Fletcher Place
Bluebeard on Virginia Avenue in Indianapolis is a James Beard semifinalist room with in-house Amelia's bakery. The Fletcher Place anchor of the city.
Convivio Italian Artisan Cuisine
Convivio in Carmel runs an open kitchen with a live pasta shop. Artisan Italian pasta and pizza, the most-talked Italian room in the Indianapolis suburbs.
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar
- ★ 4.5
- French Bistro
- $$$$
- Broad Ripple
Petite Chou by Patachou in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis is Martha Hoover's French bistro and champagne bar since 2007. A reliable Indianapolis pick.
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Where to stay in Indianapolis
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Fine Dining in Indianapolis, FAQ
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Editor picks in Indianapolis include St. Elmo Steak House, Vida, Beholder, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.