Meridian

4.6

2685 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Meridian Restaurant and Bar is located in the Meridian Street Historic District on the north side of Indianapolis. Meridian is a fine dining establishment serving innovative American cuisine. Our menu incorporates regional American and international flavors sure to please any palate and offers a selection of natural beef, fresh fish, pork, chicken, and pastas. Our curated wine list is a perfect companion for the menu, and we offer a full selection of cocktails and beer as well. The intimate setting and professional staff provide one of the most unique dining experiences in Indianapolis.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm : Sunday 4:00pm- 9:00pm
Phone number
(317) 466-1111
Website
http://meridianonmeridian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Allen Smith
Catering
Book an intimate dinner in the Meridian’s private upstairs hideaway - for parties of 20 or fewer.<br />Enjoy your next private lunch or dinner with your colleagues, friends or relatives with us at the Meridian. We will happily offer our restaurant to you during our business hours.
Private party facilities
The next time your board, trustees, social club or old college friends are getting together, why not make it memorable? Meridian is a fine dining establishment serving innovative American cuisine.
Private party contact
Allen Smith: (317) 466-1111

Location
5694 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Neighborhood
Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Cross street
Westfield
Parking details
and Valet Friday and Saturday .
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Caprese*$17.00
Marinated mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic, smoked sea salt
Fried Oysters*$19.00
Creamed spinach, bacon, hollandaise, sriracha
Charcuterie Board$23.00
House terrine, local meats, local cheeses, pickles, mustards, jams, drop biscuit
Ricotta Ravioli$17.00
Lemon ricotta, brown butter, blistered cape gooseberries
Steak Tartare*$18.00
Quail egg, roasted poblano vinaigrette, quick pickled shallots & chili, crostini
Pork Belly Fritters$17.00
Pork belly, plantains, hogao, remoulade

Soups and Salads

Smoked Corn Purée$12.00
Red peppers, potatoes, bacon
Roasted Beets$14.00
Herbed capriole goat cheese, navel oranges, candied walnuts, apple gastrique
Artisan Greens$12.00
Peaches, marcona almonds, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted poblano vinaigrette
Avocado Gazpacho$12.00
Fresh flowers
Watermelon Salad$12.00
Watermelon, ricotta salata, aged balsamic, cucumber purée, smoked sea salt
Caesar$12.00
Romaine, parmesan crisp, croutons

Entrées

Meridian Burger*$28.00
Pickled anaheim peppers, heirloom tomato, brie, aioli, fries
Halibut*$49.00
Foraged mushrooms, swiss chard, blistered strawberries, melon & mint coulis
Ora King Salmon*$41.00
Tomato-peach-almond chutney, lime & dill crema
Boar Bolognese$29.00
House-made pasta, lemon ricotta, parmesan, crostini
Tea-Rubbed Pork Chop*$37.00
Tamarind-glazed haricot vert, toasted hazelnuts, roasted garlic compound butter
Prime New York Strip*$55.00
Roasted caulilini, zhug
Chicken Molé*$31.00
Zucchini, summer squash, jasmine rice, pickled chili peppers, pistachio molé
Potato and Sage Gnocchi$28.00
Foraged mushrooms, mushroom broth
Clams Arrabbiata*$29.00
Nicole-taylor's penne, ricotta salata, prosciutto, vinegared chili peppers, little neck clams, arrabbiata sauce
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast*$39.00
Maque choux, kale, blackberry-poblano coulis

Sides

French Fries$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Mac and Cheese$15.00
Jasmine Rice$9.00
Haricot Vert$11.00

What 2,685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Indiana
Contemporary American
Indianapolis
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Meridian is a beloved dining spot praised for "outstanding service and food", offering a "warm and comfortable ambience" that's perfect for any occasion. Its culinary delights include the "best salmon in Indianapolis" and the favored Boar Bolognese. Known for "excellent service", it's a charming choice for both intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings.

2,685 Reviews

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janis
Indiana
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love this restaurant but always go for dinner. This time going for lunch was much different. Our experience was fine. Most likely will stay with dinner.
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Kyle
VIP
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our New Favorite Spot. Great Service, Excellent Food, Wine List is very reasonably priced. Fried Oysters are amazing. Menu changes often for a wide variety. Definitely be back. Matt (Server) Fantastic.
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Nick
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant, tasty food, not very noisy, waitress Cathleen was polite and effective, everything was great
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Gina
VIP
Indiana
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time! Our first time here but we will definitely be back! The food was excellent!
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Aaron
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Best value for high quality meal in a while.
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Marshall
Indiana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the Meridian Burger. One of us ordered it "plain" with only the burger and the cheese. One of us ordered as on the menu. The plain one was delicious - the one ordered as on the menu was too "cheffed" up. There was some sort of pulled meat on top of the burger which had too much spice (not hot - just too many flavored spices) and too "wet" for the burger. Made the bun VERY wet and hard to handle by hand. 2 ordered the pasta with bolognaise. The sauce was spicy and not noted on the menu, and had a very distasteful character - to us! The pasta was tasty but seemed to be stuck together. Recommendation - ask questions before you order and/or order all of the noted toppings on the side - just in case.
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Howdy
Indiana
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure dining at the Meridian! The food and the ambiance are iconic Indianapolis!
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Mike
VIP
Charleston
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding meal at Meridian. It is always an incredible dining experience and we have never been disappointed. We ran into several friends at other tables which confirms our feelings that this is a great spot to dine!
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Michelle
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal with excellent service. Delicious cocktail too
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victoria
New York City
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! The dished were a mix of traditional fare and rather Avant garde game dishes. The Caesar salad had real Caesar dressing. I had the boar bolognese which was excellent! The gravy (sauce) was prepared in the traditional style with clipped pieces of meat, not ground meat and with more broth than tomato sauce! Excellent.
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FAQs

Meridian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 466-1111.

Meridian is rated 4.6 stars by 2685 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5694 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Additional information

Cross street
Westfield
Neighborhood
Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm : Sunday 4:00pm- 9:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
and Valet Friday and Saturday .
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Allen Smith
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://meridianonmeridian.com/
Phone number
(317) 466-1111
Catering
Book an intimate dinner in the Meridian’s private upstairs hideaway - for parties of 20 or fewer.<br />Enjoy your next private lunch or dinner with your colleagues, friends or relatives with us at the Meridian. We will happily offer our restaurant to you during our business hours.
Private party facilities
The next time your board, trustees, social club or old college friends are getting together, why not make it memorable? Meridian is a fine dining establishment serving innovative American cuisine.
Private party contact
Allen Smith: (317) 466-1111

Meridian

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Ora King Salmon

Verlasso Salmon

Fried Oysters

Appetizers

Caprese*$17.00

Fried Oysters*$19.00

Charcuterie Board$23.00

Ricotta Ravioli$17.00

Steak Tartare*$18.00

Pork Belly Fritters$17.00

Soups and Salads

Smoked Corn Purée$12.00

Roasted Beets$14.00

Artisan Greens$12.00

Avocado Gazpacho$12.00

Watermelon Salad$12.00

Caesar$12.00

Entrées

Meridian Burger*$28.00

Halibut*$49.00

Ora King Salmon*$41.00

Boar Bolognese$29.00

Tea-Rubbed Pork Chop*$37.00

Prime New York Strip*$55.00

Chicken Molé*$31.00

Potato and Sage Gnocchi$28.00

Clams Arrabbiata*$29.00

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast*$39.00

Sides

French Fries$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Mac and Cheese$15.00

Jasmine Rice$9.00

Haricot Vert$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is Meridian currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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