The 4 best New American spots in Indianapolis

The 4 best New American spots in IndianapolisRalston's Drafthouse | Photo: James N./Yelp
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Published on November 11, 2019

In search of a new favorite New American spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top New American spots around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

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1. Ralston's Drafthouse

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First on the list is Ralston's Drafthouse. Located at 635 Massachusetts Ave. downtown, the gastropub, pub and New American spot is the highest-rated New American restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting four stars out of 414 reviews on Yelp.

2. Bluebeard

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Next up is downtown's Bluebeard, situated at 653 Virginia Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 881 reviews on Yelp, the venues and event space and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Union 50

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Downtown's Union 50, located at 620 N. East St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the gastropub, music venue and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 639 reviews.

4. Oakleys Bistro

Photo: Ashley C./Yelp

Oakleys Bistro, a New American spot in St Vincent-Greenbriar, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 208 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1464 W. 86th St. to see for yourself.


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