Tavern on South

4.0

1076 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Locally owned and operated, TAVERN ON SOUTH is a casual, yet sophisticated restaurant and bar located in the shadow of Lucas Oil Stadium and just a short walk from Victory Field as well as the Convention Center and downtown business district. Our menu is focused on seasonally inspired selections utilizing fresh, quality ingredients. Our well stocked bars feature regional craft beers on draft making TAVERN ON SOUTH a favorite spot for a refreshing beverage.

Our two-story, brick building built in 1910 features a warm, inviting interior that includes a bar and outdoor dining on both levels. The second level deck that looks out to the downtown skyline is the best seat in Indy, perfect for catching some sun over the lunch hour or dining with your friends on a beautiful Indiana evening. Plus, we have plenty of complimentary on-site parking!!!
We look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Steve Geisler
Owner/Operator

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 602-3115
Website
http://www.tavernonsouth.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joe Navara
Private party facilities
Tavern On South offers a variety of private event options for groups from 5 to 300 people. Offering a fantastic view of the Indianapolis Downtown skyline, it is the perfect venue for a business or social event!
Private party contact
Steve Geisler: (317) 602-3115

Location
423 W. South Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Area
Downtown Indy
Parking details
Tavern On South offers complimentary parking for up to 45 cars. There is also a convenient, reasonably priced parking garage (City Centre Parking) directly adjacent to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Please note that we do not take reservations for any of our outdoor seating, you are welcome to make a request for outdoor dining and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Smoked Artichoke DipUS$13.00
house smoked artichoke / spinach / trio of cheeses/ naan bread
Chili Cheese Waffle FriesUS$11.00
tavern chili / queso blanco / sour cream / green onion
Korean BBQ RibsUS$14.00
four / korean bbq sauce / asian slaw / fresno pepper
Fried Buffalo CauliflowerUS$10.00
ightly battered / house made bleu cheese dressing
Duck Confit StrudelUS$16.00
maple leaf farms duck / fontina / parmesan / spinach / flaky phyllo dough / red wine reduction 16
Smoked Chicken WingsUS$15.00
1 lb. / house smoked & roasted / tossed in choice of sauce: sweet heat, strawberry-chipotle, buffalo, garlic parmesan, cajun lemon pepper dry rub / choice of ranch or bleu cheese dip GS
Loaded Waffle FriesUS$10.00
queso blanco / bacon / tomato / sriracha / cilantro

Salads

Salads may be enhanced with your choice of the following protein: Broiled or Blackened Atlantic Salmon - $7, Grilled or Blackened Chicken - $5, Grilled Sirloin - $8. House Made Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Sun Dried Tomato

CaesarUS$7.00
romaine / croutons / shaved parmesan / creamy garlic dressing
- SideUS$7.00
- EntréeUS$9.00
HouseUS$7.00
field greens / cucumber / bruschetta / egg / cheddar / mozzarella / croutons / choice of dressing GS
- SideUS$7.00
- EntréeUS$9.00
Spinach SaladUS$8.00
field greens / egg / cherry tomato / bleu cheese / crumbled bacon / crispy onions
- SideUS$8.00
- EntréeUS$10.00
Southwest SaladUS$15.00
romaine / shredded adobo chicken / cheddar / house salsa / pico de gallo / sour cream / tortilla chips

Entrees

Steak FritesUS$30.00
chargrilled 14 oz. rib eye / caramelized onions & mushrooms / french fries
Pan Seared Flat Iron SteakUS$26.00
8 oz. / garlic butter / rosemary / red wine reduction / roasted potatoes / honey glazed carrots GS
Cashew Chicken & BroccoliUS$18.00
cilantro jasmine rice / ginger / garlic sauce GS
Garlic Chicken PastaUS$18.00
cavitappi / garlic butter chicken / onion / mushroom / bell peppers / cream sauce
Smoked Pork ChopUS$24.00
12 oz. bone in / asian pear chutney / sweet potato & carrot hash / wild rice GS
Korean BBQ RibsUS$18.00
KOREAN BBQ RIBS – korean bbq sauce / asian gastrique slaw / fresno peppers / ½ rack or full rack
- 1/2 rackUS$18.00
- full rackUS$31.00
Lentil Power BowlUS$15.00
mushroom / broccoli / roasted sweet potato / pickled beets / carrots / brussel sprouts / fried egg GS
Roasted Duck LegUS$24.00
maple leaf farms duck / red wine reduction / chorizo / red lentils / sweet potato & carrot hash GS
Almond & Panko Crusted WalleyeUS$26.00
ALMOND & PANKO CRUSTED WALLEYE – romesco sauce / wild rice & baby kale / honey glazed carrots
Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonUS$25.00
smoked tomato couscous / sweet corn puree / mint pea puree

Sandwiches & More

Sandwiches served with kettle chips, cottage cheese or creamy jalapeno & cilantro slaw. French fries $1.50 additional. Gluten Sensitive bun $1.50 additional. Cauliflower crust $1.50 additional

Cowboy Burger*US$15.00
½ lb. / grilled / pepperjack / pickle / jalapeno / crispy onion / candied bacon / bbq / brioche roll
Classic Cheeseburger**US$13.00
½ lb. / chargrilled / choice of cheese / shredded lettuce / onion / pickle / brioche roll (american, swiss or pepperjack)
French DipUS$16.00
shaved ribeye / caramelized onions & mushrooms / au jus / french roll
Fish & ChipsUS$18.00
two pieces of 5 oz. beer battered cod / french fries / creamy slaw / tartar sauce
Chicken SandwichUS$13.00
grilled marinated chicken / american cheese / bacon / lettuce / tomato / onion / pickle / brioche roll
Black & Bleu Smoked Bison BurgerUS$18.00
½ lb. / cajun seasoned & grilled / bacon / crispy onion / bleu cheese horseradish aioli / lettuce / tomato / brioche roll
Korean BBQ Rib Naan TacosUS$12.00
2 / korean bbq sauce / asian slaw / fresno pepper / naan bread

What 1,076 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavern on South offers a lively atmosphere with standout service and a convenient location near Lucas Oil Stadium. Guests praise the "delicious" food, diverse menu, and accommodating staff, particularly Ruby. While some experienced slow service, the restaurant remains a popular choice for pre-game dining and casual gatherings with friends.

1,076 Reviews

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Nicholas
Western KY
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was horrible, cold, and too spicy. Service pitiful. After food delivered no waitress stopped by for 25 minutes. Had to request check to leave. Maybe short staffed but no indication that was the case no apologizes no warnings, just ignored. We will never return do not recommend.
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Paige
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night. Brittney is excellent. Very helpful with drink:app:entree selections. Very attentive without being intrusive. She made an awesome espresso martini. Cheese bread is sooo good.
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Renee
Indiana
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Took over two hours to get our food once we ordered.
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Thomas
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place that is walking distance from downtown hotels
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Megan
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I think we just got the short end of the stick. Our food took longer than you would expect for how busy they were and it was delivered cold. We were in a rush to get to the game so we ate it. I ordered chili. So I ate a cold bowl of $9 chili. The beer on draft was flat. The Moscow mule was overly sweet and not strong. The tacos were super tiny and cold. The burger we ordered medium well was rare to medium rare. We won’t be returning but it’s a good location if you’re going to game at Lucas Oil if you want to roll the dice. The server did discount our bill and was nice.
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Marlene
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate before the 7pm IHSAA State Championship Game. Service and food were great and timely.
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stacey
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Incredibly loud upstairs! Lots of large groups. We were only a table of three, think downstairs would have been more quiet. Food was just okay, nothing special but our server, Turquoise, was fantastic!
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Kyle
Cincinnati
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is always solid. Services was a bit sketchy, but reasonable. It wasn’t crowded, so the noise level was nice for a small group.
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Jeffrey
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Absolutely loved the ribs! The flatbread was underwhelming. Happy to get a meal in a pinch in walking distance from my hotel for a conference.
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Sandy
Indiana
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a wonderful experience from the time we walked in ‘’til the time we walked out. Thanks so much!
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FAQs

Tavern on South does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Tavern on South also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 602-3115.

Tavern on South is rated 4 stars by 1076 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Order delivery or takeout

423 W. South Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

Area
Downtown Indy
Hours of Operation
Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Tavern On South offers complimentary parking for up to 45 cars. There is also a convenient, reasonably priced parking garage (City Centre Parking) directly adjacent to the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joe Navara
Entertainment
Please note that we do not take reservations for any of our outdoor seating, you are welcome to make a request for outdoor dining and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.tavernonsouth.com/
Phone number
(317) 602-3115
Private party facilities
Tavern On South offers a variety of private event options for groups from 5 to 300 people. Offering a fantastic view of the Indianapolis Downtown skyline, it is the perfect venue for a business or social event!
Private party contact
Steve Geisler: (317) 602-3115

Tavern on South

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Starters

Smoked Artichoke DipUS$13.00

Chili Cheese Waffle FriesUS$11.00

Korean BBQ RibsUS$14.00

Fried Buffalo CauliflowerUS$10.00

Duck Confit StrudelUS$16.00

Smoked Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Loaded Waffle FriesUS$10.00

Salads

CaesarUS$7.00

HouseUS$7.00

Spinach SaladUS$8.00

Southwest SaladUS$15.00

Entrees

Steak FritesUS$30.00

Pan Seared Flat Iron SteakUS$26.00

Cashew Chicken & BroccoliUS$18.00

Garlic Chicken PastaUS$18.00

Smoked Pork ChopUS$24.00

Korean BBQ RibsUS$18.00

Lentil Power BowlUS$15.00

Roasted Duck LegUS$24.00

Almond & Panko Crusted WalleyeUS$26.00

Pan Seared Atlantic SalmonUS$25.00

Sandwiches & More

Cowboy Burger*US$15.00

Classic Cheeseburger**US$13.00

French DipUS$16.00

Fish & ChipsUS$18.00

Chicken SandwichUS$13.00

Black & Bleu Smoked Bison BurgerUS$18.00

Korean BBQ Rib Naan TacosUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tavern on South offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tavern on South restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

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