With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.
What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.
compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Indianapolis using rankings from . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.
Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list鈥攁nd to see which spots you haven't been to yet.
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#30. Tastings A Wine Experience
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (317 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 50 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3402
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#29. Bakersfield
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (244 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2109
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#28. Bazbeaux Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (511 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2109
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#27. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (397 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3815 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1421
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#26. The Eagle on Mass Ave
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (305 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Brew Pub, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 310 Massachusetts Ave Corner of Delaware and Mass Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2109
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#25. Mesh
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (474 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 725 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1608
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#24. Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (314 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 935 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1321
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#23. Fire by the Monon
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (168 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6523 Ferguson St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-1179
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#22. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,086 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 117 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3600
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#21. Iozzo's Garden of Italy
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (349 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 946 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1337
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#20. Shapiro's Delicatessen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,103 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Deli
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 808 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1335
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#19. Yolk - City Way
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (305 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Diner, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 220 E South St Cityway, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3755
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#18. BRU Burger Bar
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (915 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 410 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1502
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#17. Nada
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (525 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3518
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#16. St. Elmo Steak House
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#15. Harry and Izzy's
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,908 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 153 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1079
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#14. Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (427 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3219
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#13. Bluebeard
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 653 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203-1755
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#12. Union 50
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (351 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 620 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3421
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#11. Seasons 52
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (716 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8650 Keystone Xing, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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#10. Tony's of Indianapolis
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (119 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 110 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3431
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#9. Cafe Patachou
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,000 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 225 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3435
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#8. Burger Theory at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (502 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8555 Stansted Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46241-9001
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#7. Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (513 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 45 S Illinois St Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#6. The Capital Grille
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (869 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 40 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#5. Vida
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (239 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 601 E New York St Corner of New York and Park, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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#4. Livery
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (189 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Latin, Central American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 720 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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#3. OP Italian
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (737 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Neapolitan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2709
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#2. Conner's Kitchen + Bar
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (715 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 350 West Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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#1. High Velocity
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,202 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 S West St JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2709
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