Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Fountain Square

29 restaurants available nearby

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1. Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar

4.8

Exceptional(627)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Indy

Booked 29 times today

Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar is a perfect place for special occasions, as many reviews mention celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, and date nights. Known for its delicious pastas, flatbreads, and Italian style dishes, it also boasts high ratings for ambience, service, and value. Its location in lively Fountain Square adds to its charm.

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2. St. Elmo Steak House

4.8

Exceptional(21051)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Downtown Indy

Booked 214 times today

St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in downtown Indianapolis since 1902. It is one of the oldest Indiana restaurants in its original location & has earned a national reputation for its excellent steaks, seafood, chops & professional service. Try our famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail followed by a dry-aged USDA Prime Steak. We happily accommodate special requests; please call the restaurant directly. All reservations will be held for 15 minutes. Indy's best steakhouse!

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3. Harry & Izzy's - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(9629)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown Indy

Booked 116 times today

Harry & Izzy's is an independent, upscale, classic American Grill located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Its ambience exudes class and sophistication in a comfortable setting. While the lively bar is Harry & Izzy's focal point, unique dining rooms incorporate dark woods, lush fabrics and a deep color palette. This sister restaurant to the famous St. Elmo Steak House, shares a few classic dishes (including their steaks and the famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail), while offering more menu variety. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

4. Commission Row

4.8

Exceptional(547)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Indy

Booked 61 times today

Commission Row is a dining and entertainment experience in Bicentennial Unity Plaza, located in the Wholesale District of Indianapolis where entertainment and sports intersect. Just steps from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse along with other local area attractions.True to the area’s historical roots, the restaurant offers guests the highest quality steaks, chops and seafood artfully curated by our culinary team. The menu is created as a culinary crossroad intended to delight the palate with each and every dish. The cuisine showcases seasonal ingredients along with a wine and spirits menu expertly paired. The Above Event Space offers seating for up to 250 and standing over 400 for corporate, private dining, and weddings. The team will work with you to customize your experience and your menu.The Speakeasy below Commission Row is known as Mel's and is a place to grab drinks before or after an event along with light appetizers.Overall, Commission Row is an experience like no other.

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5. Iozzo's Garden of Italy

4.8

Exceptional(4737)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Indy

Booked 25 times today

Iozzo's Garden of Italy is a great spot for special occasions. The high-quality food, exceptional ambiance, and immaculate service consistently receive top marks in reviews. As one reviewer put it, 'we come for special occasions and never disappointed!' Another reviewer celebrated a 35th wedding anniversary with complimentary Prosecco. This restaurant seems to make every occasion feel special and memorable.

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Indianapolis

4.7

Exceptional(3226)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Indy

Booked 59 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Located in downtown Indianapolis near the Lucas Oil Stadium, convention center, Victory Field, and museums, Ruth's Chris Steak House has been recognized as the 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner. A true testament to its unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and service. Whether you're a steak aficionado or simply looking for a remarkable dining experience, we invite you to join us and indulge in our award-winning cuisine.

7. The Fountain Room

4.6

Exceptional(1173)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mass Ave

Booked 43 times today

A stylish departure from steakhouse tradition, The Fountain Room embraces Supper Club flair without the formality, blending fine dining with unabashed fun. Guests can indulge in timeless fare, including pickled relish trays, richly flavorful prime rib, classic side dishes, and house-made desserts, paired with strong cocktails and a well-curated wine list. The stunning space features velvet banquettes, glowing chandeliers, and a reel-to-reel machine that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Look for the historic Bottleworks hotel entrance and listen for sounds of mischief. Named one of Open Table & People Magazine's '50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America.'

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8. Eagle's Nest - Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

4.6

Exceptional(4683)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown Indy

Booked 36 times today

Join us for a true upscale dining experience at Indiana’s only revolving restaurant. Enjoy outstanding food with wine or craft cocktails while taking in the 360 degree view of Indianapolis. We take pride in our excellent service in a sophisticated, ambience. Whether you are having a relaxing dinner with friends, celebrating an anniversary, a special birthday, make The Eagle’s Nest your destination in downtown Indianapolis.For the comfort of our guests, we do request business casual attire.Cancellation of reservations with credit card guarantee must be received 24 hours prior to scheduled reservation. Otherwise a $25 fee will be charged.For parties of 6 or more, please call the restaurant and ask to speak with a manager.For parties of 6 or more, gratuity of 20% will be included. If you plan to split the bill, we can split up to 3 payments.

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9. Fogo de Chao - Indianapolis

4.3

Awesome(4706)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown Indy

Booked 100 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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10. Nada - Indianapolis

4.7

Exceptional(2949)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Downtown Indy

Booked 36 times today

Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus and Indianapolis. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.

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Nathan
Indiana •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I cannot fully express how great of an experience this was. If we could have given a 10-star rating, we would have. From the service to the food to the general ambience, everything was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be back for dinner, and we are excited to try out the brunch menu. If you are considering giving this a try, let me assure you - it will be well worth it.
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Commission RowPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Indy
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4.8
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Nora
Indiana •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was a nice anniversary dinner. The hostess was able to give us a nice private table as requested. I had the sea bass and polenta, which was made perfectly. My husband had veal piccata. He loved it. The wait staff were wonderful. The price was very reasonable for the quality of the food served. We will return.
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Iozzo's Garden of ItalyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Indy
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4.8
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Emily
Indiana •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We go to St. Elmo’s every year for our family Christmas dinner. St. Elmo’s was amazing, yet again! The food was delicious and we loved our server, Glen!! He made the experience so much more enjoyable with his friendly demeanor. Thank you, Glen! We will see you again soon!
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St. Elmo Steak HousePrice: Expensive• Steak• Downtown Indy
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4.8
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EarlVIP
Indiana •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Our meal was a family celebration and everything was perfect. We appreciated the seating arrangements. The food was exceptional. Our server was friendly, attentive, and met every request we had.
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Harry & Izzy's - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown Indy
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4.7
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Greg
Indiana •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Service was excellent and the food outstanding! Definitely get the bruschetta with ricotta appetizer. We had the spinach ravioli, chicken vodka, and chicken parmesan. All were cooked just right and the flavorings and textures were well balanced and complementary. We told the staff that we had a show and limited time and they expedited the entire meal but with no sense of rush. We recommend Maialina 10/10!
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Maialina Italian Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Indy
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4.8

Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Fountain Square

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Maialina Italian Kitchen + Bar

2. St. Elmo Steak House

3. Harry & Izzy's - Downtown

4. Commission Row

5. Iozzo's Garden of Italy

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Indianapolis

7. The Fountain Room

8. Eagle's Nest - Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

9. Fogo de Chao - Indianapolis

10. Nada - Indianapolis

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