Courses Restaurant

4.9

235 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Good for business meals

Come join us at Courses Restaurant at Ivy Tech Community College, offering a unique experience where guests dine in a gorgeous Mahogany restaurant that looks out on the beautiful Indianapolis skyline. Guests are served and have the opportunity to support Hospitality Program students while enjoying their dining experience. Our menu selections are centered around course of study for 1st 8 Wks - Specialized Cuisine and 2nd 8-Wks Classical French Cuisine. Menus items may change due to product availability/course objectives.

Due to course schedule Courses Restaurant is open Spring 2025 1st 8-Weeks (Lunch Only - Seating 11am-Noon) January 23,30, February 6,13 and 20. 2nd 8- Weeks for lunch (seating 11am-Noon) and dinner (seating 6-7pm) on 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 (dinner only), 4/24 (lunch only), 5/1. Accepting reservations 90 days prior to dining date.

**If you have more than 4 guests in your group, please contact Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu for your reservation.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu 11:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Thu 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 921-4638
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Ivy Tech Culinary Students
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in Ivy Tech’s Hospitality Program! Courses is run in conjunction with specific classes. Wednesdays are set aside for lecture, demos, & prep. Thursdays are service days with reservations open to the public, or closed for private events. For questions or inquiries, email Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu

Location
2820 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Area
Downtown Indy
Cross Street
28th Street and North Meridian
Parking details
The parking lot south of the building is free. If there are no open spots, you can also utilize the parking garage one block south of the building.
Public transit
Get off at the Fall Creek/Ivy Tech Red Line stop and it's about a quarter mile/5 minute walk north to the building.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
5Ambience
5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Indiana
Best Ambience
Indiana
Best Value
Indiana
Great for scenic views
Indiana
Good for special occasions
Indianapolis
Best Overall
Indianapolis
Best Ambience
Indianapolis
Best Value
Indianapolis
Great for scenic views
Indianapolis
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Courses Restaurant at Ivy Tech offers an inviting atmosphere with stunning views. Guests consistently praise the "delicious and beautifully presented food" prepared by talented culinary students. While service is a learning opportunity for hospitality students, their "kindness and hard work" shine through. The restaurant's exceptional value and ever-evolving themed menu make it a "hidden gem in downtown Indianapolis."

235 Reviews

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Melinda
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here several times each semester and today was probably the best main course I have had at Courses. The sauce on the Coq au Vin was fabulous with a rich flavor of various spices on the palette. The onions and ham added a nice change of texture. The smoked salmon appetizer was delicious but needed a second crostini for the amount of Brie and salmon on the plate. Wonderful flavor, though. The dessert was an interesting combo of flavors but the beets added a nice compliment to the crème brûlée. All in all, a delightful meal.
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Maithilee
VIP
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Courses is our favorite place to eat in Indianapolis! The food, service, and extra special care is always excellent. Dined here for my husband's birthday recently and everyone there was so wonderful. If you haven't checked out Courses, run don't walk!
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Sean
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s important to remember that this is an all student ran restaurant. It is a fantastic place to eat.
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Bruce
VIP
Minneapolis
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always interesting to see what the Ivy Tech culinary group is doing. This meal was over the top. I encourage everyone to support the program.
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Jan
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Courses a number of times, mostly with friends. Today we introduced new friends to the dining experience. They thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The service was great as was the food. It’s a joy to support our local culinary program. We plan to return as often as we can.
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Beth
VIP
Indiana
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here for lunch. But more importantly, I love bringing new people and showing them a new place for a great meal, but also a hidden gemin downtown Indianapolis.
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Amy
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Courses is a great restaurant for a low cost fine dinner experience while supporting the student run establishment.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the food and loved the atmosphere. Everyone very attentive and kind! Highly recommend!
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Melinda
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wwe had an excellent server who graduates in December. She was very engaging and polished. Our food was well seasoned and well-presented. Overall, a delightful experience. We continue to wish we had survey cards to fill out for each dish presented. It would be such helpful feedback for the students.
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Nicole
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was impeccable and view is amazing. The students are learning how to be great servers but it will take time for them to understand how to deliver top tier service but they are kind and try really hard. There was a long strand of hair on the plate when I sat down. The waitress saw it and took it off the plate but did not change the plate. She did once I made the request. Allow for grace and tip well and you will have an awesome time. You can't beat the value.
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Courses Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

2820 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Additional information

Cross Street
28th Street and North Meridian
Area
Downtown Indy
Hours of Operation
Lunch Thu 11:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Thu 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The parking lot south of the building is free. If there are no open spots, you can also utilize the parking garage one block south of the building.
Public transit
Get off at the Fall Creek/Ivy Tech Red Line stop and it's about a quarter mile/5 minute walk north to the building.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ivy Tech Culinary Students
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Phone number
(317) 921-4638
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in Ivy Tech’s Hospitality Program! Courses is run in conjunction with specific classes. Wednesdays are set aside for lecture, demos, & prep. Thursdays are service days with reservations open to the public, or closed for private events. For questions or inquiries, email Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu

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