Grindstone Charley's - Kokomo

4.4

248 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Grindstone Charley's is an American restaurant + bar serving scratch made quality food and drinks. Established in 1982, this is good home cooking, with recipes that have been passed down through generations. Our menu features USDA choice hand cut steaks, antibiotic-free chicken, hand-crafted burgers, artisan salads & sandwiches, scratch made soups, along with an interesting , everyday wine & cocktail selection. We offer many dishes in small and large portion sizes and have a wide variety of gluten-free dishes. We promise flavorful food, spirited drinks, and a good seat at the table.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(765) 453-9125
Website
http://www.grindstonecharleys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mark Sontag
Catering
Let us cater your next event! Reach Kori Morris, Director of Events at kmorris@clancysinc.com
Private party facilities
Contact our Director of Events, Kori Morris, to book your next event at Grindstone Charley's Kokomo! Contact at kmorris@clancysinc.com

Location
3830 South La Fountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902
Neighborhood
Kokomo
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.99
hand-breaded, parmesan, parsley, chipotle ranch
Bacon & Cheese Skins$13.79
potato skins loaded with cheddar & monterey jack cheeses, bacon bits, green onion, sour cream
Mozzarella Triangles$11.99
hand-breaded mozzarella, marinara
Stuffed 'Shrooms$13.79
hand-breaded in panko bread crumbs, herb cream cheese center, creamy horseradish sauce
Fried Pickles$11.49
hand-breaded, crispy, topped with cajun spices, chipotle ranch
Grindstone Nachos$15.99
tortilla chips, monterey jack cheese, queso, black bean corn salsa, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, choice of chipotle chicken or seasoned ground beef
Meatballs$10.99
house-made meatballs topped with marinara, parmesan cheese, and crostini
Buffalo Chicken Dip$12.99
house-made buffalo chicken dip served with tortilla chips
Hot Wings$9.99
Our famous traditional bone-in wings, served with celery and carrots, ranch or blue cheese dressing. Sauces: buffalo, house bbq, honey bourbon, honey mustard
- 6 Wings$9.99
- 12 Wings$17.99

Sandwiches

served with choice of one side

Indiana's Best Tenderloin$12.99
premium center cut, hand-breaded or grilled, on a freshly baked bun
Club Melt$13.99
smoked turkey, shaved ham, american and swiss cheeses, hickory-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, panini bread, side of honey mustard
Philly Cheese Steak$15.99
thin sliced ribeye steak, sautéed onions, green peppers, golden velvet cheese, french baguette
Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.99
lemon pepper grilled chicken, chopped romaine, tomatoes, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan
Buffalo Chicken Wrap$12.99
flour tortilla, cheddar jack cheese, romaine lettuce, crispy fried chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing
Meatloaf Sandwich$13.99
grindstone's meatloaf topped with our meatloaf sauce and onion straws
Candied Bacon BLT$13.99
thick-sliced candied bacon on toasted panini bread, gouda cheese, lettuce and tomato
Chicken Salad Croissant$12.99
our house-made chicken salad served on a warm croissant with lettuce and tomato
Fish Sandwich$13.99
fried haddock served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle and tartar sauce
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.99
grilled chicken with gouda cheese, candied bacon, and a side of honey mustard

Soups & Salads

Dressings: ranch, chipotle ranch, blue cheese, french, honey mustard, balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette

Southern Fried$13.49
diced fried chicken, lettuce blend, cheese mix, red onion, diced tomato, green pepper, bacon bits, egg, choice of dressing, with zucchini nut bread
Chicken Cobb$13.49
grilled chicken, lettuce blend, cheese mix, bacon bits, diced tomato, egg, choice of dressing, with zucchini nut bread
Chef's Club$13.49
smoked turkey, shaved ham, lettuce blend, cheese mix, bacon bits, tomato, egg, choice of dressing, with zucchini nut bread
Chicken Caesar$13.49
grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes, caesar dressing, with garlic bread
Chicken Salad Plate$13.49
house-made chicken salad with seedless grapes served over lettuce with fresh fruit and zucchini nut bread
Salmon Salad$15.99
lettuce blend, balsamic vinaigrette, sliced strawberries, spicy pecans, goat cheese crumbles, potato straws, zucchini nut bread
French Onion$4.99
baked swiss & parmesan over toasted croutons
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$6.99
Loaded Potato$4.99
loaded with cheese, bacon, green onion
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$6.99
Jalapeño Corn Chowder$4.99
cream blend of roasted jalapeño peppers and indiana sweet corn
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$6.99
Chili$4.99
hearty blend of beef, beans, vegetables and spices
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$6.99

Grindstone's Prime Rib

available fri. after 4pm, all day sat. & sun.

Grindstone's Prime Rib$28.99
herb crusted and slow roasted, served with creamy horseradish sauce and au jus in addition to your choice of two sides
- 10oz$28.99
- 12oz$32.99
- 16oz$37.99

Entrées

Served with choice of two sides. Add a half rack of ribs To any entrée $10.99

6oz Sirloin*$15.99
8oz Sirloin*$19.98
12oz NY Strip*$29.99
16oz Ribeye*$35.99
Drunken Chicken$15.99
hickory smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, onion straws, honey bourbon sauce, over rice
Smothered Chicken$15.99
grilled chicken with sauteed onions and mushrooms, topped with provolone, swiss, and parmesan cheese, over rice
Chicken Finger Dinner$14.99
choice of barbecue, ranch, or honey mustard
Salmon$21.99
8oz atlantic fillet, lemon pepper spice, garlic butter
Catfish Dinner$15.99
choice of fried or blackened
- 1 Filet$15.99
- 2 Filets$21.99
Grindstone Ribs$17.98
pork baby back ribs, 15 spice dry rub, house barbecue
- Half Rack$17.99
- Full Rack$26.99

Mains

Chicken 'N' Noodles$11.99
served with mashed potatoes, green beans, garlic toast
3 Cheese Penne Pasta$16.98
penne pasta, grilled chicken, broccoli, diced tomato, alfredo, parmesan, garlic bread
Fish 'N' Chips$17.98
fried haddock fillet, fries, coleslaw, house-made tartar sauce
Meatloaf$14.99
served with mashed potatoes and green beans
Hoosier Hot Plate$15.99
our famous tenderloin, topped with white gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes
Prime Manhattan$17.98
sliced prime rib, topped with brown gravy on garlic toast, green beans, mashed potatoes
Voodoo Pasta$17.98
penne noodles, cajun alfredo sauce, grilled bell peppers & onions, grilled chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, garlic toast
Stir Fry$15.99
button mushrooms, red and green peppers, carrots, broccoli, white onion served over rice, topped with sesame glaze, chow mein noodles, sesame seeds, and garlic toast
- Chicken$15.99
- Veggie$13.99
Pot Roast$16.98
slow roasted pot roast topped with onion straws served over mashed potatoes with carrots, onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic toast
Spaghetti & Meatballs$14.99
bucatini pasta, house-made meatballs, and marinara topped with parmesan cheese, served with garlic toast

Burgers

Served with choice of one side. Grindstone charley's burgers are a signature blend of usda angus beef. Substitute an udi's gluten-free bun +$2

First-Rate Cheeseburger*$11.99
choose from american, blue cheese crumbles, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, or swiss cheese
Better Bacon Cheddar Burger*$12.99
cheddar cheese, hickory-smoked bacon
Jack's Kickin' Burger*$13.99
pepper jack cheese, hickory smoked bacon, honey bourbon sauce, onion straws
Bison Burger*$15.99
choose from american, blue cheese crumbles, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone, or swiss cheese

Sides

Any Side à La Carte

$3.49

French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Fresh Fruit
Cole Slaw
Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Green Beans
Mac & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Baked Potato
Cup of Soup
Caesar Salad
Dinner Salad

Premium Sides

+$2

Onion Rings
Loaded Baked Potato
Loaded French Fries

What 248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Grindstone Charley's in Kokomo impresses with "excellent food" and "great service." Diners praise attentive staff like Christian and Kiersten, and enjoy dishes like smothered chicken and voodoo pasta. While some mention noise and occasional delays, overall experiences are positive, with many noting it's "well worth the drive" and "consistently good."

248 Reviews

S
Scott
Indiana3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friday night dinner. Great food and service! Fish and chips for the win.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the fish and chips at Grindstone Charley's.
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Douglas VIP
Indiana23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our first choice for dining in Kokomo. Food is very good. Service is excellent!
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on February 17, 2025
We are glad to hear that Grindstone Charley's is your first choice in Kokomo! Thank you for the positive feedback.
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James VIP
Orlando8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food with excellent service. They sat us quickly and our food was out to the table within 15-minutes.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on February 3, 2025
Your positive experience at Grindstone Charley's is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
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Chris
Indiana9 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have been here many times, staff is very friendly and efficient. Nice menu with something for everyone.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on January 2, 2025
We greatly appreciate your positive feedback! Thank you for letting us know.
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Charlene
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a larger party of folks. The service was great. Food came out promptly. Loved the deep fried pickles. We lingered after lunch and had our gift exchange. We were treated patiently. I would have us meet there again.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on December 30, 2024
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at Grindstone Charley's! Thank you for your feedback.
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Rob
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time eating here, we had ribs, salmon, meatloaf, pot-roast, sirloin steak for appetizers we had cheese triangles, and stuffed mushrooms there was 7 of us and all the food was HOT and Great was very pleased with Grindstone Charley's located in Kokomo, Indiana Highly Recommend
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on December 19, 2024
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Grindstone Charley's in Kokomo, Indiana. Thank you for the positive feedback!
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Marjorie
Indiana1 review
2.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I made reservations ahead of time for a birthday party of 8 friends. The round table was nice, but noisy between the bar & the kitchen making conversation difficult. At first the waitress seemed irritated that I requested coasters, but she only brought made 2, instead of enough for others at the table. Then she changed and did a good job. My main complaint is that the two people who ordered sirloin steak , one medium well and one well done had a lot of gristle in the meat. My husband mentioned it to the waitress, but she didn’t do anything about it. The other lady ate hers, but both said it was the worst, grisly steak they had ever had. The other six people’s food was good. So sad to not get a quality piece of sirloin for the price. My salmon was good, hamburgers and chicken were too. We celebrate all of our birthdays and have eaten here before, but will think twice the next time about where we go.
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Heather
Indiana4 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious. Our waitress was phenomenal with refilling drinks without being asked.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on October 7, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and had a phenomenal experience with our waitress. Thank you for your feedback!
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Dave VIP
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always excellent. Today we ordered the Bacon Cheddar Burger and Grilled Shrimp. Always great service and delicious food. Occasionally we have trouble getting our rewards points. Still waiting for them to come through for today’s lunch.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on September 27, 2024
Thank you for your review, Dave. Your positive experience with the food and service is greatly appreciated. We value your input and apologize for any inconvenience regarding the rewards points.
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Dave VIP
Indiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jewel provided great service. They were extremely busy and she was pleasant and always there to refill our drinks.
Grindstone Charley's - KokomoResponded on September 20, 2024
We are honored to hear that Jewel provided great service. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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FAQs

Grindstone Charley's - Kokomo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (765) 453-9125.

Grindstone Charley's - Kokomo is rated 4.4 stars by 248 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Grindstone Charley's - Kokomo

3830 South La Fountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kokomo
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Sontag
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.grindstonecharleys.com/
Phone number
(765) 453-9125
Catering
Let us cater your next event! Reach Kori Morris, Director of Events at kmorris@clancysinc.com
Private party facilities
Contact our Director of Events, Kori Morris, to book your next event at Grindstone Charley's Kokomo! Contact at kmorris@clancysinc.com

Grindstone Charley's - Kokomo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.99

Bacon & Cheese Skins$13.79

Mozzarella Triangles$11.99

Stuffed 'Shrooms$13.79

Fried Pickles$11.49

Grindstone Nachos$15.99

Meatballs$10.99

Buffalo Chicken Dip$12.99

Hot Wings$9.99

Sandwiches

Indiana's Best Tenderloin$12.99

Club Melt$13.99

Philly Cheese Steak$15.99

Chicken Caesar Wrap$12.99

Buffalo Chicken Wrap$12.99

Meatloaf Sandwich$13.99

Candied Bacon BLT$13.99

Chicken Salad Croissant$12.99

Fish Sandwich$13.99

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.99

Soups & Salads

Southern Fried$13.49

Chicken Cobb$13.49

Chef's Club$13.49

Chicken Caesar$13.49

Chicken Salad Plate$13.49

Salmon Salad$15.99

French Onion$4.99

Loaded Potato$4.99

Jalapeño Corn Chowder$4.99

Chili$4.99

Grindstone's Prime Rib

Grindstone's Prime Rib$28.99

Entrées

6oz Sirloin*$15.99

8oz Sirloin*$19.98

12oz NY Strip*$29.99

16oz Ribeye*$35.99

Drunken Chicken$15.99

Smothered Chicken$15.99

Chicken Finger Dinner$14.99

Salmon$21.99

Catfish Dinner$15.99

Grindstone Ribs$17.98

Mains

Chicken 'N' Noodles$11.99

3 Cheese Penne Pasta$16.98

Fish 'N' Chips$17.98

Meatloaf$14.99

Hoosier Hot Plate$15.99

Prime Manhattan$17.98

Voodoo Pasta$17.98

Stir Fry$15.99

Pot Roast$16.98

Spaghetti & Meatballs$14.99

Burgers

First-Rate Cheeseburger*$11.99

Better Bacon Cheddar Burger*$12.99

Jack's Kickin' Burger*$13.99

Bison Burger*$15.99

Sides

Any Side à La Carte

French Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Fresh Fruit

Cole Slaw

Rice

Steamed Broccoli

Green Beans

Mac & Cheese

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Baked Potato

Cup of Soup

Caesar Salad

Dinner Salad