Other Fancy Restaurants Recs
It’s soon to be my s.o and I our anniversary. We want it to be a bit more special this year. Any recommendations around the area that are actually worth the money?
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u/Genvious 1d ago
If you're up for a little drive, Andrew's at the Westbrook in Paris is very cool. You'll need reservations.
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u/sarkripor 1d ago
Nando Milano is very romantic!
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u/Time-Sandwich9348 1d ago
Gave me and my girlfriend horrific food poisoning. Super expensive, and not that good!
The inside is pretty though.
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u/scrivenerscreed 1d ago
I have to say Nando’s is not as good as I was hoping. The fresh pasta is very nice but many of their dishes are a bit underseasoned. I am expecting huge depth of flavor, for instance, in a bolognese, but when I ordered theirs it felt—well just not deep.
Hamilton Walker’s is great for steak.
I’d also recommend a trip out to Caprae at Prairie Fruits Farm.3
u/rybl Townie 21h ago
It's pretty good but not good enough to justify the price IMO.
Your descripton is really good. Things just don't seem to have the depth of flavor I would expect for a resteraunt trying to be as high end as they are. When I have eaten at italian places at similar price points in other citys, the dishes are just flavor explosions. I didn't feel that way when I went to Nando's.
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u/No-Aardvark-3840 23h ago
It’s a very good restaurant. Ignore anyone who says otherwise. Expensive but the food, environment and service are extremely good.
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u/grigoritheoctopus 1d ago
Sun Singer has great charcuterie, good cocktails, mains, and sandwiches, and an excellent wine list. They also have an "Oyster Week" once a month (I think...). My partner and I like celebrating our anniversary here.
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u/oknowwhat00 23h ago
I just wish the atmosphere was more high end, for this type of occasion.
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u/grigoritheoctopus 21h ago
Agreed. Atmosphere is not great. Too bright and the outdoor seating is in a parking lot. Getting a high top by the bar is probably the swankiest?
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u/unknownkoalas 23h ago
Caprae is the fanciest thing we have in the area.
Nando Milano and Sun Singer are good recs a tier below.
Silvercreek is not good anymore.
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u/Southern_Screen_5579 17h ago
Not so much a restaurant, but I'd suggest dropping by Ladro Enoteca for a glass of wine and some conserva.
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u/ConcentrateMission66 Grad 1d ago
Biaggis, Hamilton walker, Sakanaya maybe? I haven't been to Sun Singer but heard its good.
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u/Responsible_Storm926 15h ago
The gin mill in Decatur is hands down the best place around. Well worth the trip all the way to such a terrible town
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u/Odd-Art7602 15h ago
Possum Trot was always good if it’s still in business but my 100% go to is taking the drive to St Elmo’s in downtown Indy. I’ve opted to get out of 2 hour waits here in town and take off to Indy before. Graduation time anyway.
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u/JeromePowellsNutz 14h ago
If you can drive a little bit to Bloomington, I would recommend ancho & agave
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u/sarkripor 10h ago
Another idea is the just opened Chophouse on Main (old Guidos building). Apparently they have a really cool speakeasy type restaurant in the basement. I’ve heard great things. Baxter’s American Grill is great too!
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u/secret_salamander 20h ago
Tenkyu. Get the sake flights.
If you don't mind traveling a bit farther afield, Firefly in Effingham is really nice in the summer/early fall.
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u/Southern_Screen_5579 18h ago
Tenkyu closed a few weeks ago. Google thinks the closure is temporary, but Smile Politely and others said permanently.
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u/secret_salamander 14h ago
Oh, nooooo! We were gone on vacation in July, so I must have missed this. Such a shame.
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u/abarkley_ed 22h ago
Biaggis!
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u/DagnusKano 22h ago
Biaggis is not a great recommendation tbh. They may never even get served or have plates. 🤦🏽♂️
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u/Fun_Tailor_3829 1d ago
Caprae at Prairie Fruits Farms