Dining

Cake, buttercream frosting, and a thick layer of crunchy sprinkles. What’s not to like? Whimsical, photogenic, and delicious, “dot cakes” are going viral. Here’s where to find them.

On October 9, Ohio-based Brassica will celebrate the grand opening of its Indianapolis branch inside The Fashion Mall. The Mediterranean restaurant is known for...

Heartbreaking news: Fountain Square restaurant and cocktail bar Magdalena will close on October 6, after nearly two years in business. Owner Nick Detrich attributes...

Hawaiian plate lunch spots bring comfort food from the Aloha State to Indy.

Saltgrass Steak House opened its third Indiana location last month at Noblesville’s Hamilton Town Center. The brand, part of Landry’s Inc., is known for...

Former tech marketer Abby Reckard creates an inclusive space for sipping and lingering in a onetime Danish church.

A co-owner and executive chef at Broad Ripple’s over-the-strip hangout for tacos and strong margaritas is guiding the restaurant toward something closer to a chef-driven modern cantina serving seafood crudos, hyper-local meats and produce, and dishes that use the kitchen’s own nixtamalized corn masa.

Tuna crudo with chile oil, avocado mousse, and crispy wasabi wontons tantalizes at Carmel steakhouse Charred.

Meet five trailblazers who help Indy’s restaurant community connect and get more exciting with every meal.

From a staple of downtown Indianapolis to a tropical hideaway tucked away on a corner in Irvington, these final five locales round out our Best Restaurants of 2026.