Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Indiana

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Indiana? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Vida

5.0

5 (2150)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Vida provides an unparalleled dining experience with fresh, innovative Modern American cuisine, carefully crafted cocktails, a diverse wine collection and professional fine dining service, all in a warm, approachable environment.

Top review

Tatiana

Dined 2 days ago

Vida is my favorite restaurant for celebrating special occasions. This year, my birthday felt extra special thanks to the thoughtful staff and the personalized touches, from “Happy Birthday” printed on the menu to the beautifully presented dessert plate. We always choose the chef’s table menu, and it never disappoints. Vida is truly my happy place. I highly recommend Vida and all CRG restaurants to our friends and family!

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LaSalle Grill

4.7

4.7 (1295)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Bend

About the restaurant

LaSalle Grill, a modern American Bistro featuring steaks and chops cooked over a live hardwood fire, is born of the dream of experienced restaurateur Mark McDonnell. Like the restaurant’s namesake, noted French explorer, Robert de LaSalle, McDonnell set out to explore the uncharted waters of downtown South Bend, Indiana. In April of 1991, McDonnell opened a lively and exciting restaurant unlike any other in the area.

LaSalle Grill is committed to providing guests with excellent service, great atmosphere, an award-winning wine list and, most importantly, delicious cuisine that is artfully and dramatically presented.

The Grill has been presented with the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award every year since 1996.

Set out to explore the art of fine dining usually found only in major metropolitan cities, visit LaSalle Grill.

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Jenny

Dined 4 days ago

The food is always phenomenal. Service is wonderful. It can get a bit noisy as the restaurant fills up. Overall, I always recommend LaSalle Grill!

OAKLEYS bistro

4.8

4.8 (2573)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

NW Indy / Zionsville

About the restaurant

Welcome to OAKLEYS bistro where food is our passion and sharing it with our guests is our joy! To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit our website at www.oakleysbistro.com; better yet, we invite you to join us and experience for yourself that we love what we do and it shows! We’re honored with local and national recognition such as Indianapolis Monthly’s 2006 “Super Star” and 2005 “Restaurant of the Year” and Bon Appétit’s “hottest restaurant from coast to coast;” but, we most cherish the accolades from our guests. We look forward to welcoming you ~ Steven J. Oakley, Chef/Proprietor...

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ElianaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This is our favorite restaurant. Food is always delicious with interesting flavors. The service is outstanding! Wonderful place to dine! Highly recommend!

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Rohr’s

4.8

4.8 (1125)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

South Bend

About the restaurant

Rohr's is a modern tavern- a casual, warm gathering place with focus on bright, flavorful food. Imagine a classic steakhouse with a twist highlighting colorful vegetables, fresh fish and of course, signature steaks. Good food, excellent service and the warm smiles of familiar friends. This is Rohr's.

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MeganMVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful service and fun atmosphere to go before a game - highly recommended!

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The Northside Social

4.8

4.8 (1742)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated, we are focused on bringing you the best, locally sourced, seasonal menu selections, as well as boutique wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Located on the northern end of Broad Ripple Village, The Northside Social is a place for neighbors, visitors and friends to share a meal, relax and unwind in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Opened in 2010, our over a decade long commitment to bringing you scratch, local and delicious foods continues to resonate with our neighborhood and loyal guests. Remember, don't think of us only for special occasions, think of us for all occasions.

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Laura

Dined 4 days ago

We always have a great time at Northside Social. The service is great, we love the food. It has energy and you can still hear everyone at the table.

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4.7

4.7 (929)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Roanoke

About the restaurant

Located in Roanoke, a charming, historic rural community in northeast Indiana (15 minutes from Ft. Wayne, 1.5 hours north of Indianapolis and 3 hours east of Chicago), Joseph Decuis is the showcase for local farm raised food, and is a gourmet experience to remember. Our menu features seasonal dishes with ingredients raised on our farm (and other like minded farms), creatively and artfully prepared by our Chefs. The heart of the restaurant is housed in an old bank building (the vaults are now wine cellars) where you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time to a simpler way of life where time around the table meant something. You’ll enjoy a top-quality meal in quiet, comfortable surroundings with outstanding hospitality.

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AnthonyVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

What an incredible evening here. I made the reservation for a celebration and was able to coordinate a toast upon arrival. The food was very good and Rochelle was wonderful to help navigate the wine list and dinner. She even showed us around the restaurant which was very interesting and appreciated. Thank you!

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4.7

4.7 (2669)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

About the restaurant

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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ToddVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful time at Meridian for dinner. The ambiance is festive and not too loud. Our server was attentive and friendly. The boar bolognese and burger were delicious.

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4.6

4.6 (4142)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown Indy

About the restaurant

Mesh blends contemporary elegance and comfort with innovative cuisine and excellent service. Opened in August 2010, Mesh is part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) family of restaurants and was the company's first location in downtown Indianapolis. The menu and unique decor make Mesh an ideal setting for business meetings, romantic evenings, or a night out with friends. A meal at Mesh will create a memorable and unforgettable experience. Eat. Drink. Mesh!

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CharlieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We have our annual “Yuletide” lunch and brunch and this year was by far the best. Great service and food was outstanding.

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4.8

4.8 (1056)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bloomington

About the restaurant

C3….Next door, next level. What does that mean? We’re your neighbors. We live next door and we want to invite you into our home to give you a “next level” customer experience while you enjoy our “next level” design in our sophisticated, comfortable, eclectic atmosphere. We want to impress your palate with our hand-crafted cocktails and innovative, farm to table cuisine. We’ll learn your name, become your good friends and give you some of the best hospitality and service you’ve ever experienced. Let’s meet at C3.

Please note:
All reservations are subject to a 2 hour time limit.
We do not reserve tables on our patio.

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MelissaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food is always good. The service is great. The old fashioneds are fire

FoxGardin Family Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (782)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Fishers / Geist

About the restaurant

FoxGardin Family is a restaurant that focuses on bringing fresh local ingredients to a family style restaurant in an atmosphere that appeals to all ages.

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RickVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We eat here several times a year. The food is always better than you would expect and they offer a decent wine list too. The service by Tonya is always outstanding.

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