Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Indianapolis, according to Tripadvisor

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January 9, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Indianapolis, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Indianapolis has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, 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. Bon appetit!

#30. Sullivan's Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (354 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: 3316 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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#29. Prime 47- Indy's Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (297 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 47 S Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3698
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#28. The Eagle Mass Ave

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (309 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Brew Pub, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 310 Massachusetts Ave Corner of Delaware and Mass Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2109
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#27. Maggiano's Little Italy

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (441 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3550 E 86th St The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2424
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#26. Rick's Cafe Boatyard

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (546 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254-9741
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#25. The Rathskeller

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (593 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: German, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-1643
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#24. OAKLEY'S Bistro

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (207 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: $$ - $$$
- Price: not available
- Address: 1464 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2181
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#23. Eddie Merlot's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (257 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: 3645 E 96th St 96th and Keystone, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1427
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#22. Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (319 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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#21. Nada

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (528 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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#20. Tastings A Wine Experience

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (319 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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#19. Ocean Prime

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (283 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 8555 N River Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
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#18. St. Joseph Brewery & Public House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (208 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Brew Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 540 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3504
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#17. The Library Restaurant and Pub

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (640 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: 2610 S Lynhurst Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241-8629
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#16. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (608 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 30 S Meridian St Ste 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3564
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#15. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,093 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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#14. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (400 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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#13. Livery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (195 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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#12. Iozzo's Garden of Italy

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (354 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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#11. Harry and Izzy's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,925 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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#10. 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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#9. St. Elmo Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,663 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: 127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225-1079
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#8. Bluebeard

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (407 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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#7. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (719 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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#6. Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (429 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN 46220-3219
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#5. 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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#4. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (515 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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#3. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (873 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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#2. OP Italian

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (818 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2709
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#1. Vida

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (240 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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