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The 4 best Southern spots in Indianapolis

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Published on November 25, 2019
The 4 best Southern spots in IndianapolisPhoto: The Eagle/Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southern fare?

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

Indianapolis-area consumers historically spend more in November at restaurants than other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and email marketing for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Indianapolis-area restaurants rose to $23 for the metro area in November of last year, second only to December with an average of $25, and 4% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. The Eagle

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First on the list is The Eagle. Located at 310 Massachusetts Ave. downtown, the traditional American and Southern spot is the most popular Southern restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,779 reviews on Yelp.

2. Half Liter Beer & Bbq Hall

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Next up is Half Liter Beer & BBQ Hall, situated at 5301 Winthrop Ave., Suite 2. With 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp, the bar and brewery, which offers barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. His Place Eatery

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Arlington Woods's His Place Eatery, located at 6916 E. 30th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Southern spot, which offers soul food and barbecue, 4.5 stars out of 274 reviews.

4. Hank's Smoked Briskets

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Hank's Smoked Briskets, a spot to score barbecue and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 184 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3736 Martin Luther King Drive to see for yourself.


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