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Listed below are a variety of restaurants located in the downtown Indianapolis area as given by the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association. Those marked with a * have been recommended by an Indianapolis native. Most are located within walking distance of the Convention Center.

(Click on Restaurant Name for more information.)

Acapulco Joe's Mexican Restaurant
Alcatraz Brewing Co.,
Bazbeaux Pizza
Bertolini's Authentic Trattoria
* Buca di Beppo
* California Cafe
Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant
Charlie & Barney's Bar & Grill
* The Elbow Room
Hard Rock Cafe
Houlihan's
Iaria's Italian Restaurant
Kona Jack's Restaurant & Fish Market Downtown
Mikado Japanese Restaurant
* The Old Spaghetti Factory
* Palomino
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
* Rathskeller Restaurant
* Rock Bottom Brewery
* St. Elmo Steak House
T.G.I. Friday's

Alcatraz Brewing Co.
Brewski's Sport & Wing Shack
Claddagh Irish Pub
Flashbaxx
Gator's
Have A Nice Day Cafe
Slippery Noodle Inn

Acapulco Joe's Mexican Restaurant: 365 N. Illinois St. Indianapolis' first Mexican restaurant with house specialties and daily drink specials.

Alcatraz Brewing Co.: Circle Centre: Gleaming copper brew kettles serve as a backdrop for the long sweeping bar in this brew pub. The menu of salads, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches complements brewed-on-the-premises beers and selection of California wines. For more info: Alcatraz Brewing Co.

Bazbeaux Pizza: 334 Massachusetts Ave.: Innovative pizzas, salads and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients, home made dough and sauces with a choice of 52 toppings.

Bertolini's Authentic Trattoria: Circle Centre. Boasts of authentic Italian cuisine served with Italian flair in a stylish environment.

Brewski's Sport & Wing Shack: Circle Centre: World Mardi Gras Entertainment Complex: Tour the "Wide World of Beers!" This unique pub offers over 120 varieties of beer on tap and by the bottle. Also has a full menu and 14 kinds of wings!

Buca di Beppo: 35 N. Illinois St.: A Southern-Italian restaurant that combines real family recipes with a fun, bawdy and witting setting reminiscent of the 1940s and 1950s Italian supper clubs. House specialties are prepared in giant servings that are meant to be shared. For more info: Bucca di Beppo.

California Cafe: Casually elegant atmosphere with a fresh seasonal menu and an impressive collection of California wines. For more info: California Cafe.

Champions Sports Bar and Restaurant: Marriott Downtown: An integrated dining concept combining a restaurant and bar with games and sports viewing. For more info: Champions Sports Bar.

Charlie & Barney's Bar & Grill: National City Center: An Indianapolis tradition for award winning chili, gourmet burgers, fresh soups and specialty sandwiches.

Claddagh Irish Pub: 234 S. Meridian St.: A real Irish Pub featuring Irish stew, fish & chips and sheppard's pie.

The Elbow Room: British Style Pub featuring steaks, pasta and imported beers.

Flashbaxx: World Mardi Gras Entertainment Complex - Circle Centre: A high-energy 70s and 80s dance club.

Gator's: World Mardi Gras Entertainment Complex - Circle Centre: Indy's largest dance club playing the newest hit dance music with a mix of old favorites.

Hard Rock Cafe: 49 S. Meridian St.: Classic American Food in a rock-n-roll atmosphere with authentic rock memoribilia.

Have a Nice Day Cafe: 225 S. Meridian St.: Retro dance club featuring hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Houlihan's: 11 W. Maryland St.: Large selection of sandwiches and dinner entrees served in a classic yet comfortable atmosphere. For more info: Houlihan's.

Iaria's Italian Restaurant: 317 S. College Ave.: Family owned and operated since 1933.

Kona Jack's Restaurant & Fish Market Downtown: 1 N. Pennsylvania St.: Offering the finest selection of fresh and saltwater fish in the Midwest - served with a Hawaiian twist. Dine in a comfort surrounded by saltwater aquariums.

Mikado Japanese Restaurant: 148 S. Illinois St.: The finest in authentic Japanese cuisine, offering selections from seasonal menus.

The Old Spaghetti Factory: 210 S. Meridian St.: In the historic warehouse district, serving spaghetti with five different sauces along with other Italian dishes.

Palomino: Circle Centre: An upbeat city experience show casing European inspired regional American cuisine. Featuring fresh fish, seafood and signature rotisserie items.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro: Circle Centre: Combining traditional Chinese cuisine with inviting American hospitality.

Rathskeller Restaurant: Athenaeum Building - 401 E. Michigan St.: Classic and gourmet German cuisine as well as a contemporary menu. A wide selection of German beers is also available. For info: Rathskeller Restaurant.

Rock Bottom Brewery: 10 W. Washington St.: Innovative bistro fare and handcrafted beers brewed on the premises. For info: Rock Bottom Brewery.

St. Elmo Steak House: 127 S. Illinois St.: An Indianapolis institution since 1902. Serves the finest steak, chops, chicken and seafood in the city. Over 20,000 bottles of wine stored in the cellar. For info: St. Elmo Steakhouse.

Slippery Noodle Inn: 372 S. Meridian St.: Oldest bar in Indiana. Established in 1850.  Notorious for its good food, booze and blues. Live local and regional blues artists seven days a week. For info: Slippery Noodle Inn.

T.G.I. Friday's: Courtyard by Marriott: Cheerful and lively atmosphere serving a variety of American foods and drinks. (The Question: Will they let us in?)

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