Calling all foodies!
Indiana has an reputation for serving up some pretty unforgettable dishes, and foodies everywhere agree that our state produces some unique and tasty food. Whether you're hard to please or just have high expectations when it comes to food, these 8 restaurants are bound to wow you.
1. Chop's - Fort Wayne
Chop's is the type of place you'll go to celebrate or where you'll bring your friends who ask for the best Fort Wayne has to offer. Their steak is some of the best in the Midwest and their plating is superb.
Find them at 6421 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
2. Milktooth - Indianapolis
Milktooth made Conde Nast Traveler's list for one of the best restaurants in the entire world. This eclectic restaurant offers incredible brunch, breakfast, and lunch dishes, serving up combinations you'd never even dream existed. They're especially famous for their assortment of Dutch baby pancakes.
Find them at 534 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
3. Lucky Express - Bloomington
This little hole in the wall Chinese food restaurant is rumored to have the best Chinese takeout in all of Bloomington, making it a highly underrated foodie hot spot. This place is cash only, but it's definitely worth the trip to the ATM.
Find them at 307 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
4. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen - New Albany
This foodie haven is as much of a delight for the eye as it is for your taste buds. The industrial decor is absolutely perfect and the food presentation is spot on. Classic pub food meets meets creativity at this local gem.
Find it at 118 W Main St
New Albany, IN 47150
5. Harry and Bud's European Cuisine - Terre Haute
If there's a such thing as a cult classic restaurant, Harry and Bud's certainly takes the cake. This hidden gem is hard to find and even more difficult to tell if they're open (if the porch light's on, walk on in!). They also do not have a menu, but will get a feel for the table's preferences and food allergies before preparing amazing and unique courses. Foodies will be in heaven!
Find them at 1440 S 25th St, Terre Haute, IN 47803
6. Pikk's Tavern - Valparaiso
From burgers to pasta, this American restaurant has a slightly European feel to it and packs amazing presentation into each meal.
Find them at 62 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
7. Cafe Navarre - South Bend
This American restaurant is slightly pricey, but well worth the investment. From fried brussels sprouts to foie gras, you'll find delightful and intriguing items to sample here.
Find them at 101 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46601
8. Divvy - Carmel
This funky tapas, small plate restaurant will have foodies everywhere rejoicing. Try their lobster jalapeno mac and cheese, duck drummies, buffalo potato hash, bok choy, or pork belly bites.
Find them at 71 W City Center Dr Carmel, IN 46032
These 8 restaurants are guaranteed to please even the toughest of foodies. For more amazing Indiana restaurants, check out this list.
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