By Wendy Rose Gould
Fun Restaurants in Indianapolis
, Indiana, has many restaurants that have the potential to satisfy every taste. Whether you're in the mood for a snazzy joint, a laid-back eatery or something with international flair, Indianapolis has you covered.
MacNiven's Scottish Restaurant and Pub
MacNiven's is a relatively new restaurant in Indianapolis, but it has grown dramatically in popularity. This cool and casual restaurant serves up authentic Scottish food every day in addition to having 12 draft beers and 80-plus beers by the bottle. The interior has worn wooden floors, tables and walls. During the warmer months, you can bask in the sunlight by open windows and watch people stroll by.
MacNiven's Scottish Restaurant and Pub
339 Massachusetts Ave.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2108
Phone: 317-632-7268
www.indianabeer.com/bars/macnivens.html
Santorini's Greek Kitchen
If you're an adventurous eater or simply love Greek Food, try Santorini's in the Fountain Square District of Indianapolis. This traditional Greek-style restaurant serves some of the tastiest Greek cuisine in the Midwest and has been featured in several Indianapolis publications. Your dining experience is made complete with the help of belly dancers who make their way around the restaurant.
Santorini Greek Kitchen
1417 Prospect St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46203
Phone: 317-917-1117
www.greekkitchen.dine.com
Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
Along the streets of the quaint Irvington District of Indianapolis sits a pizzaria that is popular with the locals. Jockamo makes its own pizza crust, sauce and has compiled a menu full of interesting pizza types. A popular pizza choice is the "Slaughterhouse-Five," named after the book written by Indiana's own Kurt Vonnegut.
Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza
5646 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219-6428
Phone: 317-356-6612
www.jockamopizza.com
Elbow Room Pub & Deli
Indianapolis' downtown offers a number of notable restaurants, but the Elbow Room is a special place. It attracts both locals and visitors and is a fun place to take a date, your family or a group of friends. The restaurant opened its doors in 1933. It's a casual pub and restaurant where customers are treated as friends and the food is prepared in homelike fashion.
605 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: 317-635-3354
www.elbowroompub.com
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About the Author:
Wendy Rose Gould is a professional journalist who has contributed to "Glamour" magazine and the Huffington Post, among other publications. After internships at the "Indianapolis Business Journal," "Kiwanis International" and "NUVO Newsweekly," she earned B.A. degrees in journalism and philosophy from Franklin College in 2008. Gould specializes in health, beauty and fashion topics.
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Wendy Gould, www.wendygould.com
