Top Meals of 2025

Indianapolis is home to some of the best restaurants, making Indy an underrated foodie destination. From Downtown Indianapolis, Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and Broad Ripple to the surrounding Indiana suburbs like Carmel, Greenwood, and Plainfield, there are several restaurants that really stood out this year.

Here are some of the best restaurants in Indy and beyond that I tried this year:

Downtown Indianapolis Restaurants:

The Oakmont – 323 N Delaware St Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Ash & Elm Cider Co. – 323 N Delaware St Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Harmony Tea Shoppe – 1031 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Shin Dig – 1351 Roosevelt Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Bocca – 122 E 22nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 PRO TIP: Visit this Indianapolis Speakeasy under Bocca’s main dining room.

Gather 22 – 22 E 22nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

BONUS: Follow this itinerary and make a Progressive Date Night out of Gather 22, Bocca, and Baby’s. They are right next to each other in one of my favorite Indianapolis neighborhoods.

North of Indy Restaurants:

Sully’s Grill – 6955 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Culinary Dropout – 1320 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240

The Rejoicing Vine – 8440 W 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46278

Hanami Sushi & Sake Bar – 703 Veterans Wy, Carmel, IN 46032

3UP Rooftop Lounge – 201 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032

Juniper on Main – 110 E Main St, Carmel, IN 46032

Matador – 10 E Main St Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032

Field Brewing – 303 E Main St, Westfield, IN 46074

The Courthouse Club – 110 N 9th St, Noblesville, IN 46060

South of Indy Restaurants:

Revery – 299 West Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46142

Main & Madison Market Cafe – 100 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131

BONUS: Follow this itinerary for a full day of fun things to do in Franklin Indiana.

West of Indy Restaurants:

Borage – 1609 N Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46224

Tlachos – 125 N Center St Suite 160, Plainfield, IN 46168

Of course, my foodie travels weren’t just limited to the best restaurants in Indiana. I tried local restaurants in cities across the country and even overseas in 2025. Not including all of the delicious meals I tried on my Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas cruise, here are some highlights from restaurants in Lexington, Phoenix, Charleston, and more!

Beyond Indiana Restaurants:

Omakase Sushi & Sake Bar – 848 E High St, Lexington, KY 40502

The Obstinate Daughter – 2063 Middle St, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

Monsieur Crepes – 1617 S 900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Chula Seafood Uptown – 100 E Camelback Rd #172, Phoenix, AZ 85012

théa- 4360 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Rusty Pelican – 2735 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663

BONUS: Follow this itinerary for fun things to do in Lexington Kentucky

BONUS: Follow this itinerary for the best restaurants in Charleston South Carolina

Have a suggestion on what restaurants I should try in 2026? Leave a comment with your recommendation HERE.

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