Peoples Choice

What are your favorite restaurants in town? We asked, and nearly 2,000 of you answered in our online poll. Envelope, please.

Best New Restaurant:

Harry & Izzy’s
153 S. Illinois St., 635-9594, harryandizzys.com 
You said: “Feels like a New York restaurant.”

Best Place to Take Out-of-towners

St. Elmo Steak House 
127 S. Illinois St., 635-0636, stelmos.com 
You said: “Everyone should have a shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo on their bucket list.”

Best Steakhouse

St. Elmo Steak House 
127 S. Illinois St., 635-0636, stelmos.com 
You said: “Best steak I’ve had outside of slicing it off cattle on the farm.”

Best Seafood

The Oceanaire Seafood Room 
30 S. Meridian St., 955-2277, theoceanaire.com 
You said: “If I ever had to choose a last supper, it would definitely include Oceanaire crabcakes and their green beans.”

Best Breakfast

Le Peep 
8487 Union Chapel Rd., 259-8344,
6335 Intech Commons Dr., 298-7337;
8225 Craig St., 576-0433;
301 N. Illinois St., 237-3447;
2258 W. 86th St., 334-9690;
12213 N. Meridian St., Carmel, 580-9193; lepeep.com 
You said: “You really can’t go wrong with anything here.”

Best Sunday Brunch

Kelties 
110 S. Union St., Westfield, 867-3525, kelties.com 
You said: “Never disappointing and always packed, but well worth the effort.”

Best Italian Restaurant

Mama Carolla’s 
1031 E. 54th St., 259-9412, mamacarollas.com 
You said: “I make a special trip up from south of downtown for that chicken piccata.”

Best Mexican Restaurant

Adobo Grill 
4939 E. 82nd St., 915-9990, adobogrill.com 
You said: “God bless Adobo Grill for bringing quality mole-style sauces and honest-to-goodness Mexican preparation to Indy.”

Best Japanese Restaurant

Sakura 
7201 N. Keystone Ave., 259-4171, indysakura.com 
You said: “I could eat there three times a week and never get tired of it.”

Best Chinese Restaurant

P.F. Chang’s 
49 W. Maryland St., 974-5747;
8601 Keystone Crossing, 815-8773; pfchangs.com 
You said: “A notch above the rest.”

Best Thai Restaurant

Sawasdee 
1222 W. 86th St., 844-9451
You said: “The waitstaff is knowledgeable, and the food is wonderful.”

Best Greek Restaurant

Santorini Greek Kitchen 
1417 E. Prospect St., 917-1117, greekkitchen.dine.com 
You said: “(Owners) Jeanette and Taki create a wonderful atmosphere, as if you are being welcomed into their home.”

Best Sushi

Sakura 
7201 N. Keystone Ave., 259-4171, indysakura.com 
You said: “As far as I am concerned, there is only one sushi restaurant in town. Fresh, simple, and perfect every time.”

Best Hamburger

Harry & Izzy’s 
153 S. Illinois St., 635-9594, harryandizzys.com 
You said: “Ten ounces of pure love.”

Best Pizzeria

Bazbeaux 
334 Massachusetts Ave., 636-7662; 811 E. Westfield Blvd., 255-5711; 111 W. Main St., Carmel, 848-4488; bazbeaux.com 
You said: “Love the Broad Ripple location, sitting outside across from the canal.”

Best Romantic Restaurant

The Melting Pot 
5650 E. 86th St., 841-3601; 1259 N. State Rd. 135, Greenwood, 889-0777; meltingpot.com 
You said: “The cozy booths and food for two are just perfect.”

Best Salads

When Eddie Met Salad 
913 Indiana Ave., 624-1926;
3855 E. 96th St., 574-1926;
12525 Old Meridian St., Carmel, 848-1375; wheneddiemetsalad.com 
You said: “Made to order right in front of you with fresh ingredients”

Best Dessert

The Cheesecake Factory 
1251 U.S. Hwy. 31 N, Greenwood, 887-8440;
8701 Keystone Crossing, 566-0100; thecheesecakefactory.com 
You said: “Sinfully delicious.”

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