MasterChef champion Kelsey Murphy has quietly transformed the former Fishers Test Kitchen inside Sun King Fishers into Clutch Kitchen, a chef‑driven spin on elevated game‑day food that slid open to the public during a January soft launch. For now, the team is working off a pared‑down menu while crews fuse the Test Kitchen's three pods into a single full‑service restaurant and carve out a chef's‑table room. Even in this in‑between phase, locals have been lining up at peak hours for smash burgers and the Cuban sandwich that helped raise Murphy's profile. A full grand opening is expected in spring once renovations wrap.
Soft launch and menu
According to Axios, Clutch Kitchen soft‑launched inside Sun King Fishers in January and is currently serving a limited lineup of smash burgers, Cuban sandwiches, crispy chicken sandwiches, wings, tacos, nachos and salads while the space evolves. The Axios review sampled a double‑patty smash with bacon jam (about $19) and a Clutch Cuban (about $15), calling the bites "game‑day food, done right."
From Inspo to stadium to Sun King
Per a City of Fishers press release, Clutch is a reimagining of Murphy’s Inspo concept, which first launched in the Fishers Test Kitchen in 2022 before expanding to Lucas Oil Stadium. The city noted that the new concept is designed to complement Sun King’s taproom and to offer more robust catering and private‑dining options as the restaurant builds toward its full menu.
Murphy’s profile and local roots
Kelsey Murphy, who lives in Fishers and previously worked as a physical therapist, rose to national attention after winning MasterChef: Legends (Season 11) in 2021, according to People. She has since used that platform to launch pop‑ups, stadium concessions and now a hometown restaurant that aims to bring chef‑level touches to casual fare.
Renovations, hours and the grand opening
The Yard at Fishers District lists Clutch Kitchen's current hours and limited menu while crews finish construction and merge the separate cooking bays into one fully equipped kitchen; see The Yard at Fishers District listing. Local reporting also notes that the restaurant will operate in a reduced capacity until a full spring grand opening is scheduled, with details to be announced as construction concludes, according to YouAreCurrent.
Where to go
Clutch Kitchen is operating inside Sun King Fishers at The Yard at Fishers District with both dine‑in and carryout options, and the restaurant's site keeps the latest menus and event listings at eatclutch.com. For the most current hours and special events, check the venue and Clutch's listings before you go.
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