I do not leave reviews often, let alone full 5 stars. I'm leaving this and I'm not even done eating. I had the grilled porkchop, truffle fries, and the Mac N cheese. Customer service: 10/10. We didn't make a reservation, but the hostess/waitress was able to accommodate us, was attentive, and answered all of our questions. Atmosphere: 10/10. It's a very small restaurant feel, but with local art on the alls it very much feels like a chill hangout spot, perfect for the local college campus. Food: When I say, that this porkchop was the most tender, perfectly seasoned porkchop I have had in my *life* I mean it. 10/10 no notes. I wouldn't change a thing about it. The truffle fries were perfectly crispy, perfectly seasoned. 10/10. No notes. The Mac N cheese was the most decadant Mac N cheese I've had in a very long time. Overall: I've been trying to find a soul-food style place here, that's close to my home for a while now. I've found it here at Open Kitchen. Shout out to Chef Dex and Toni. We came around 8:30 pm, but I hope that during dinner time proper that they have lines out the door and round the corner. They need it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fries
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

I have had 3 meals from Open Kitchen and I am delighted to have found them. My first in person experience blew me away. I phoned in on a Friday early evening not aware of the hours. A young lady answered the phone and let me know there hours had changed and I can order later that evening. At first I was disappointed but not deterred. I really had my taste buds set on the honey garlic chicken due to pics I had seen. So….I called back at 11pm on the dot, I could not get through. Not to be deterred again, I began my journey to order in person. Not even 10 minutes later, the same young lady called me and asked how could she help, if I wanted to place an order. This alone blew me away. I placed my order, she gave me an estimated time. I arrived and waited in my car and the same lady gave me a courtesy call to let me know my order was ready. I went in and she was just as friendly and courteous as she was on the phone and I told her how I appreciate her customer service. Now to the food… The food was hot, fresh and tasted as delicious as I dreamed it would be. Sigh, that chicken had the perfect crunch and was tender and juicy on the inside. Well.. ive been back since (chicken biscuit) and I will continue to do so. I really want this business to succeed and to do great things. Great work guys. P.s. I was not paid for this review.

Bringing our son down to start Lincoln Tech. Googled nearby restaurants and this came up. Our son was interested in the picture of the smothered chicken. Toni was our waitress and was very friendly and kept checking in with us during our meal. The atmosphere is cute with a modern look. Restroom was clean. Hubby ordered a burger and fries and our son and I ordered the smothered chicken. The food took a little while, but you could see the chef preparing everything fresh. The smothered chicken obviously would take longer to cook than hubby's burger, but his preparation and timing was perfect and all our food was ready at the same time. The food was amazing and needless to say no leftovers to take back to the hotel. Amazing place and we look forward to coming back when visiting our son (and possibly one more time before we head home). Prices were average and the amount of food for the price was good. We could easily spend the same price at a chain restaurant and the food being less pleasing. The pictures on line look exactly like the food we were served. Thank you for a a wonderful experience. Definitely worthy of a 5 star rating and a nice find.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Visited around 2:50 P.M. for breakfast. The cinnamon french was the best french toast I have had. The slices were very thick. So delicious I forgot to use syrup. I actually remembered I had syrup when I had once slice left. I was mad at myself because the syrup was not your normal syrup you get from standard breakfast places. Couldn't put my finger on what it was but the flavor had more depth. The breakfast chicken was also good as was the potatoes. The fried egg was great didn't need to add anything to it My wife had the buffalo omelette which she loved. She said the heat did not overtake the buffalo flavor. Was only two people there which I am guessing was the owner and his wife and they were very friendly. Will definitely be back.. Have gone back a few more times in June 2023 and everything I have tasted has been great. From stuffed french toast, to burger, chicken sandwich, and steak. Even the lemonade was top notch.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries, Scrambled Eggs
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

The food is absolutely incredible! We had the chicken & biscuit, side of grits, and stuffed French toast. It was so yummy and for this reason I highly recommend a visit. When we went (3 adults) it appeared the restaurant had just opened in general (but also just opened for the day). Everyone there was very friendly and promptly took our order. So it is a new restaurant, possibly under a new owner, the food is amazing(!) and staff friendly. Where it could be better (and why I did 4 stars instead of 5) is the timing of drinks & food. It took a very long time to get coffee and our food. Don’t get me wrong, it is worth the wait! Maybe a lot could be better with prepping before opening? Maybe it’s staffing, maybe it’s newness but I’m sure they will work it out. And, the bathrooms needed some help/attention. Despite the long wait and iffy bathroom, I still recommend trying this place. Next time I want to try a different meal time and they do have a full bar, which we did not partake. Oh, and google hours are wrong (at least at the time of this post). Google said it opened at 9 but they didn’t open until 10 (Sunday).
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

Saw some amazing looking pictures of food dishes from this place on Instagram recently and decided to check them out. Called in an order for dinner tonight to pick up. Ordered 2 dinners. All of their dinners are very affordable for all of the food you get. You get a protein/meat, your choice of 2 sides, and they all come with cornbread. So we ordered the Fried Honey Garlic Chicken dinner with whipped red potatoes and green beans and also the Glazed Lamb Chops with whipped red potatoes and fried brussel sprouts, and again, both dinners came with cornbread. The portion sizes were actually really decent, the dinners came with so much food, we couldn't even finish it all. So you definitely get your money's worth! Besides the lamb being pinker than I personally prefer (still good), everything was DELICIOUS . We are already wanting to go back in the morning for breakfast lol *seriously* . We will definitely be making the drive from the westside (Avon) to Open Kitchen again. Everyone inside was also super friendly, the customer service was just on point, from the initial phone call to the pickup. Can't wait to try other dishes from here soon!

I LOVE their food! It is perfectly seasoned and such great service. Because they give such a personal touch to everything, I recommend going with some time on your hands because this is not a rush your food type of place which is a good thing when it comes to how good your food will be, but if you're in a rush, you may not appreciate that detail. Give them grace as far as how long it may take to be seated and receive your food because they are doing their absolute best and want everyone satisfied! That in itself makes me want to continue to frequent here and try new things. I have had the honey garlic bowl, biscuits and gravy, burger and fries, chicken biscuit and fried potatoes, and cinnamon toast crunch french toast and NOTHING has disappointed me! Everything has been delicious and well prepared and even the presentation is top tier. Their plated food is always social media photo ready!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries, Chicken Breakfast Biscuit, Cinnamon French Toast

HIGHLY IMPRESSED!! I worked in fine dining for many years and my fiance and I are what you would consider foodies. We were in the mood for Italian but tired of going to the same old places. I did a search and this place popped up with great reviews so we decided to give it a try. I ordered the old fashioned and let's just say I ended up drinking two! We decided to share the Alfredo with steak added. The amount of love put into this dish was obvious and instead of getting thin steak scraps, it was presented with a full small cut of filet. Filet was cooked perfectly, garlic bread was just right too. We ordered the homemade banana pudding cheesecake and oh my lawd....so good. When presented with the bill I honestly expected to pay more so if you think this place is out of your price range because in the search it's listed as fine dining you are wrong. Looks like they have something to please everyone's pockets here. We will be back to try out breakfast next! By the way they have the best burger in the city!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5

This restaurant is the truth. My family stopped in on Sunday and I knew it was going to be good because I could smell the aroma of yumminess before we entered. My Hubby had the OKR salad with shrimp, daughter had the shrimp fettuccine, and I had the chicken sandwich. Let me tell you the crunch and flavor of that chicken sandwich is enough to make you question all the others you have eaten prior , it is hands down the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. This has been the best fine dining experience since we moved to Indy. please note the restaurant is a BOB and the lovely chefs/owners are a husband and wife powerhouse so please have patience with gaining your orders because they are made to order. The atmosphere is nice the waitstaff was really inviting and the cocktails are also delicious .Please celebrate this jewel of a find in Indianapolis you will be glad you came because this was a shockingly surprising delicious experience and I will definitely be back.

⚠️ Proceed with Caution ⚠️ Whatever you do.. Be sure you see the “Please wait to be seated” sign just to your left when you walk in because if you miss that bad boy inadvertently. You’ll get called out by one particularly unpleasant and grumpy staff member in front of everyone in the restaurant like you’re a kid.. After your reprimand you’ll get seated at a table so wobbly you feel like your experiencing an impromptu earth quake test. And if you’re REAL lucky like us, you’ll get called out again in front of everyone, being told not to use their “expensive napkin” to fix it. I thought I was about to get grounded.. Which honestly, I wouldn’t mind that. I could use a break. We ended up dipping out and had a great lunch down the road. Tipped extra. PS: The food here is Go But be ready to possibly get in trouble with a pinch of feeling very confused at what’s happening..
Food: 4
Service: 2

Absolutely THE Best biscuits and gravy that I have ever eaten! Perfect seasoned gravy, biscuits had a buttery/crunchy exterior and moist flavorful inside. My poached eggs were done exactly to my liking. The portions were more than I could consume at one sitting. Dex and Toni, the owners, are delightful to work with, both personally and professionally. Don't expect near immediate delivery; however, the wait is more than worth it - everything is made from scratch and made to order. It's my honor to share this review about a couple who are obviously living out their passion in their work, and I immensely enjoyed their efforts. This was our first visit; I guarantee that it won't be our last . . . I can't wait to explore the dinner menu!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Yes

I ordered through door dash. Wow. So I’m not easily impressed. I consider my taste buds to be mostly stuck up and really act elitist so me giving this place 5 stars is really something. First a few caveats. I wasn’t that impressed with the OKR pizza crust. And the brussel sprouts I had were sweeter than I personally like. So now that’s out of the way. The lemon and herb chicken over mashed potatoes was just superb. Like break out the fancy dishes and get dressed for dinner superb. I also had a salad with grilled chicken. I was wholly excellent in ever way a salad can be. I have no idea what type of dressing came with it, maybe a buttermilk ranch, and I’m not a fan of ranch but I ate every drop of that dressing because it was delicious. It was certainly homemade. Everything tasted as if it was cooked from scratch and was thoughtfully prepared. Here are my 5 starts. Looking forward to eating this again and again.

First timer here. I ordered pick up to go. I ordered the stuffed French Toast that came with scrambled eggs and bacon. The eggs and bacon were phenomenal! The French toast left me disappointed. There was hardly any cream cheese filling it was more fruit and bread if anything. Also I needed a drink, I didnt want to go too many places on my 30 minutes. Even though I love McDs coke, saw the soda was $2.00 saves me from making a lot of trips. I was given a child size soda. Unfortunately I just was not satisfied and the portion to money ratio I dont think the price was too much for what I ordered after seeing it. The gal that brought out my food was very friendly. I ordered directly from the site loved the ease and convenience of that. However the French toast was a huge let down. Bummed!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 5

Edit: Revisit! Just as good as the first time! Smothered chicken was so, so tender, it nearly melted in my mouth. Mashed potatoes and gravy were great. But believe it or not, the Brussels sprouts were the best thing in the plate! Crispy, tender, and nutty, with just the right hint of salt. Don't pass this place over! Dinner was first class! Balsamic glazed lamb, over garlic mashed potatoes. The house salad was super-fresh - probably the freshest I can remember having anywhere - and I'm certain the honey mustard dressing had to be homemade. It was more tangy than sweet, though the sweetness was there, which I appreciated. The pasta in the mac and cheese was local. The texture of the sauce was great, on the thinner side and not at all gloopy or mushy. Great cheese flavor. More food than could be eaten in one sitting, and totally worth the price.

Extraordinary flavor, friendly service and made-from-scratch perfection. Eating the food from this restaurant is a true experience. The first bite of my Smothered Chicken was over-the-top delicious...tender, juicy, with a savory gravy over homemade mashed potatoes that are creamy heaven. I have not tasted any food in Indianapolis that is better than this. My husband had a burger and fries and said the same thing about his meal ..perfect! We have been to hundreds of restaurants, this one has made our favorites list. Make the drive to their new location on Shelby Street to check out this food and bring your family and friends. You will wait a little while for your meal, but it is very worth it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

INCREDIBLE food and atmosphere, the employees were super friendly, the flavor and menu selection was out of this world I wish I lived closer so I could go more often! I need more wonderful places like this
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Alfredo
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
May be more difficult if it's busy but the number of spots was pretty proportional to the amount of seating inside.
Wheelchair accessibility
Very accessible with large gender-neutral lock door bathrooms, no stairs to enter the restaurant and tables were set up in a way to allow a wheelchair to pull up. One handicap parking spot.

I recently dined at Open Kitchen Restaurant and I can confidently say it deserves a glowing five-star review that is not fake. Although the wait was a bit long, the wait was worth it for the perfectly cooked food. Every single one of my fries was cooked to absolute perfection, and the plate itself was a beautiful sight to behold. My burger was cooked to perfection, with the bacon cooked just right. My wife ordered the smothered chicken, which was absolutely delicious and the green beans were a perfect complement to the dish. I'm already looking forward to coming back for breakfast! Open Kitchen Restaurant is an absolute gem that you don't want to miss out on. I highly recommend it and give it a well-deserved five-star rating.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

easily the best restaurant on the east side. started with a chicken caesar. absolutely thrilling, homemade on spot croutons. who does that? this place. the mac and cheese is electrifying. thick enveloping noodles that engulf the homemade beschemel. finished with salt, freshly ground pepper and parsley. for dinner we had the bass burger and the original cheeseburger. simply stunning. ordered it medium and received a perfect medium. the blend of munster and swiss is quite wonderful i heard. however i opted for double munster. perfectly seasoned and finished with spring mix, tomatoes, white onion and mayo. i will be back. and common theme at Open Kitchen- fresh, soul-filled cooking that will keep you coming back. thank you again to dexter, toni and josiah. my new east side staple.

If you haven't been you are seriously missing out on the best Breakfast in the city. Breakfast bowl with bacon and eggs, dairy free, was so full of flavor and savory ingredients. First restaurant to ask me if I wanted something extra in the bowl since I didn't get the cheese, sour cream and cilantro dressing. The grits were worth the trip alone. My husband cleaned his plate of the chicken breakfast biscuit with potatoes. We look forward to trying the rest of the menu and returning for dinner. The employees made us feel like we were part of the family. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Got to tell the chef how amazing his food was before we left.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes

I love finding places to eat that I can't find anywhere else. I like more when I find a hidden gem that needs to be celebrated. Open Kitchen is such a place. I only went there for lunch and I'm already considering a return trip for dinner because I feel like I just scratched the surface on their offerings. The service was talented and friendly. The food was amazingly well thought out and brilliantly put together. I walked away with one major thought, this chef is inspired and loves what he does. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try for any locals or those just passing through.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Traveling thru town and wanted some real food after fast food stops. Ordered salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans. All delicious! In addition to excellent food with generous portions, the young woman who took my order by phone and served me was a pleasure to deal with. She had a friendly attitude and was happy to answer my questions and went out of her way to make me happy. The location is just a small unassuming storefront, and the evening I went there seemed to be an event next door, so trucks and bus parked in front, but the side streets had lots of parking. Thanks for being a bright spot on my cross country trip. (Because the traffic through Indianapolis is definitely NOT. )

My husband and I stumbled upon this place Friday for lunch while we were in town. He ordered an omelet and I ordered the chicken sandwich (fried) tossed in honey chili sauce with fries. Let me tell you this is the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. I can't stop thinking about how good it was. My husband said it was the best omelet he has ever had and believe me he has had his share of omelets. :) You do have to wait a little bit for your order as everything is made to order but it is worth the wait. This place is a little over an hour from us but we will for sure make special trips to keep visiting.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20

We were greeted immediately upon walking in, invited to select a table, and presented with the QR code to view the menu. After considering many choices, we settled on the Cheeseburger Combo and The Bass Reeves Burger adding a side of creamy Macaroni n Cheese. The burgers were the juiciest burgers we've even eaten, the fries tasty, and the Man n Cheese delicious! Throughout our dinner, we were checked on frequently and agree, we will return often. Fabulous experience in this hidden gem of a restaurant!! Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries

We happened to go in the day one of their waitresses plays Psych on one of the TV's and me personally. I love Psych and so I enjoyed watching it. Oh, also, the food. It was really good. Like, it's a type of place I find and I just feel comfort in knowing that like when I don't know what to eat. I can go here cause this place has definitely been put on my list of comfort restaurants to go to. Also, to the chefs in the back. Thanks, it makes me smile seeing people who put as much care and work into their work as they do for the food here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My Granddaughter and I went to the Open Kitchen this evening for supper. She got the Alfredo with chicken. I got the grilled pork chop and mashed potatoes. It was the best pork chop I've had. Thick, tender, it had that grilled flavor with just the right amount of pepper. The mashed potatoes were amazing. I'm pretty sure that one of the ingredients had to be MAGIC. We were STUFFED, so we got the bread pudding to go. Mrs. Smith wrote the heating instructions on the box for us. She was very sweet. We WILL be going again!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Alfredo

GO! Go there now! The food is phenomenal! The atmosphere is chill and relaxing. Service was impeccable! We ordered to go and I couldn’t even wait to get out of the building to sneak into my Brussel sprouts (with very good reasoning) I wanted to climb in the bag everything smelled so good! I had the smothered chicken and it was amazing - the banana pudding cheesecake may become an addiction….. I can’t wait to try so many other things from the menu - most importantly breakfast, I could eat breakfast every meal - I’ll update with breakfast details! But 10/10 highly recommend!!!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

An absolute gem off the beaten path. Food is absolutely fantastic (best brussel sprouts I've had), portions are generous, service is attentive. We ate there our first night in Indy, when the kids were asked where they wanted to eat dinner the second night, Open Kitchen was their first choice. Absolutely outstanding!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Dietary restrictions
My wife is allergic to onions. We went two days in a row for dinner, and Kaitlyn the server remembered the allergy on the second night. Kudos Kaitlyn!

We just Googled restaurants near me and found this. The reviews were good, so we thought we would give it a try. Not only were we not disappointed but it was good from the moment we walked in. Small restaurant, but I think every employee had some interaction, all positive and friendly. We had the signature old fashion cocktail, unique and delicious. My husband ordered the house salad with the fried chicken. He said the chicken was delicious. I ended up with the salmon, and honestly I think it was the best salmon I have ever had in a restaurant. Expensive, but worth it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

Overall, Open Kitchen probably deserves 3 1/2 stars . The facility is clean and modern. I liked the trains passing by right outside the window; that was unique! The staff was friendly and the food was good, fresh, and made to order. But you're waiting for it. It took about 40 minutes for our food to arrive at our table . But when it finally arrived it was very good. If you've got some time on your hands, the menu at Open Kitchen is worth exploring.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

This place is amazing! The food was so tasty and the service fun and friendly. We had deep fried brussel sprouts, cheeseburger sliders and white chocolate bread pudding. Everything was better than I imagined. Our waitress was attentive and fun. When we left the chef thanked us! The only criticism I have is that it has limited, uncomfortable seating areas. But I think this is something they will grow out of. Hi eat there and make sure you get the honey garlic!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Highly recommend this place. Arrived at 9 pm on way back to Cincinnati from a college soccer game and they eagerly welcomed us. Did have some things that they had run out of (totally to be expected with less than 50 minutes before close). Our party had burgers and salads. The food is fresh and service is on point. Great portion size; the flavors were fantastic. Would go out of my way if I’m coming through Indy to visit here again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

DELICIOUS!!! I was really impressed with the food from Open Kitchen and will be back soon! I ordered carry out through the website and everything was made to order and they even offered curbside pickup which was so helpful! Toni helped bring my order to the car and was so friendly. We had the honey garlic chicken, chicken sandwich, cheeseburger sliders and the Bass Reeves burger. They were all excellent and I’d order them again! Make sure you get the fries that come with the burger. They are awesome!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This restaurant has amazing food the husband and wife team are a A+duo. My food is always HOT and delicious. I get the fried chicken sandwich. Even when it’s busy they never disappoint they have excellent service , quality and food is always good. Please try them out.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Several parking spots
Kid-friendliness
Kid friendly

Server was great and blew my mind how she remembered and 5 people order and didn't miss one thing. The Cook even came out to talk to the family while we ate. I miss places like this that are small and care completely. Food was perfect not 1 issue what so ever. So will be returning again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fries
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking

I have eaten at a Michelin starred restaurant; I've had food prepared by a chef who won the James Beard award. Believe me when I say this little hole-in-the-wall place on 10th Street by the Emerson with repurposed Taco Bell chairs is serving up some of the best, hands down most delicious fine dining I have ever eaten. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The best burgers of your life, parmesan encrusted grouper, filet mignon, giant cheesecake. All of it excellent. I have died and gone to food heaven. RIP me. THANK YOU to chefs Dex and Toni!

Had a choice of many restaurants in the area, but this one’s positive reviews caught my eye! It did not disappoint! Toni had a wonderful open heart and was extremely conscientious the entire time we were there. The food was delicious and way more gourmet that just American fare. Would dine here again in a heartbeat! Support this small business!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
10th Street Chicken Sandwich, Sliders

I recently visited for Brunch Sundays and I truly loved every minute!!! The food was absolutely amazing!!! I had the Crab Benedict and a side of potatoes. I love that everything was fresh, made from scratch as you can really taste the difference. Food was so good I went back and got the same thing! And the biscuits were outrageously delicious! The DJ made the vibes just right! We were even singing and dancing with guests! I would definitely recommend 10/10!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

This place was amazing! I came to Indy looking to support a Black owned business for brunch and they did not disappoint My mom ordered the Monte Cristo with eggs on the side. Those potatoes were fresh and tasty with a hint of rosemary/thyme. My sis and I ordered the stuffed French toast and fresh OJ. They were so delicious, flavorful, perfectly crisp and soft!! I actually got another cup of OJ to go HIGHLY recommend this place for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Found this place in the middle of a longer trip. It’s easy to swing in from off the highway. We had the fried Brussel sprouts, Honey Garlic Bowl and the Bread pudding. Everything was absolutely fantastic. I also had the open old fashioned for which they use their own crafted simple syrup. It was amazing. We will be planning a stop for breakfast next time we can get around this way.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Honey Garlic Chicken

The Crab Avocado Benedict was worth the visit. Unfortunately, the atmosphere left something to be desired, and the wait time for our food was pretty long. Prior to ordering, we were also told that they were out of almost everything on the menu, which was disappointing. I am willing to try them again. Hopefully, the timing of getting food out and food availability will get better.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 1

The service was friendly and attentive without hovering. The food was fabulous ... and I don't use the term lightly. It took a bit longer than most restaurants but worth the wait because everything was freshly prepared. Industrial is not my vibe atmosphere wise, but I would eat in a plastic fast food booth if that was the only way to get this awesome food . I will be back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

We went on a Saturday and ordered two simple breakfast items. A burrito and a breakfast platter. We waited outside with our dog for over 40 minutes with no update from the waitstaff until we had to ask how much longer it would be. The waitress didn't know and asked the kitchen staff who hadn't started the food yet. They finally said it would be 15 additional minutes. Terrible service and no one ever updated us on the issues in the kitchen.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Will was Amesome and so fun to talk to! His mom also awesome. The food looks just like it did on the menu, the bartender was so sweet and though it was closing time, they still let us eat dessert. Get the cheese burger or greg's chicken! We enjoyed both! So glad we went!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo
Parking options
Free parking lot

I saw this restaurant on the news as a comeback find. I went to their website to view their menu. I placed my 1st order today, 2/27/21. I ordered breakfast tots and biscuits and gravy for myself, steak and eggs for my sister, hotcakes and bacon for my cousin. The food is AMAZING! We all loved our meals. The quality and quantity of the meals is worth every penny. The customer service is also GREAT! I would definitely recommend Open Kitchen to anyone. You would be pleased!

I barely leave reviews but Today was my first time trying open kitchen and I ordered the hot and fluffy I believe which is French toast eggs and a choice of meat. The eggs were great, the breakfast chicken was beyond my expectations so delicious! The French toast were good but way too much nutmeg in my opinion. I also ordered a Chicken biscuit haven’t ate it yet but I know it will be good bc of the first piece of chicken I had lol. I will return to try more defenitley!

The service is great and the food was even better!!!! They are all very personable. The smothered chicken and whipped potatoes are sooo great! The cheeseburger and fries are also really good! It’s the home cut and fried potatoes your grandma made!! And the bread pudding… I just can’t even describe how good this is !!!!! Def give them a try! The only thing I can say is that they need more art work on the walls lol.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

I had the seafood carbonara and I have to say food was excellent, taste was amazing, well worth the money spent . The food here is superb. Last time I visited, I got my girlfriend the salmon and a salad. I don't really like the taste of salmon, but I tried a little of her's and I actually liked it. It was seasoned very well and to me, almost taste like steak. This place Definitely has quality food. I would choose OpenKitchen over Ruth Chris or Ocean Prime anyday.

Open Kitchen finally opened, soft opening, looking forward to watching this place grow. I Tried the Salmon, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese. Salmon cooked perfect, potatoes tasty, mac and cheese needs work, but enjoyed choice of pasta used, signature cheese sauce needed. SO that being said, give them a try and help them stay around.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

You have to try this place. Dexter and Toni have truly created a gem on the east side of Indianapolis. We don't have enough delicious local restaurants around so I'm truly grateful for this restaurant. The food is amazing and worth every penny. The menu has a great range of different foods so there's something for everyone. On top of the great food they truly take care of you as a customer. Try this place, the only regret you'll have is not stopping by sooner.

This place has awesome food, and everything made from scratch. All the flavors were great. I ordered the cheeseburger combo because it was my first time here. We just came out and said the beef was wagyu, and when the burger came out it blew my mind. It was the best burger I had this year. The po-boy shrimp sandwich was also fire
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

First time here and the, Food was delicious, staff were nice. There was a wait for our food but everything was made to order, fresh farm to table and we were there to catch up and talk so we didn’t mind the wait but if you’re looking for a quick bite, this isn’t the place for you. It’s definitely worth the experience though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Do not sleep on this chef! Honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in Indianapolis and the three other people in my party agreed. It doesn’t look like much but don’t let that make you miss an opportunity for delicious food. Go! Eat! Be merry!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Chicken Marsala, The Bass Reeves Burger, THC Fries

I recently visited Open Kitchen for a bite to eat. The reviews are true, the food is so good! I ordered the stuffed French toast and the breakfast chicken. I was only able to finish about half of it, but I am sure looking forward to my leftovers! I also appreciate that this is a family business with great, friendly service as well. I would definitely return again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

The food is fantastic and the service is wonderful. We tried the fried risotto, a salad, salmon, brussels sprouts, bbq chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken alfredo, and the ice cream sandwich. It was all perfectly prepared and Toni made diner a lovely event for us. It's remarkable that one kitchen can make such variety. We plan to go back and try more things. Also, they're participating in Devour Indy, so there are some deals on at the moment.

Breakfast tacos and fried potatoes with onion, biscuits and sausage gravy with poached eggs. Seriously the best biscuits and gravy we have ever eaten. The breakfast tacos and fried potatoes superb. Service was excellent-thanks Toni. It is not a place to pop in and out quickly as Chef Dan makes everything from scratch and made to order. If you are in a time crunch call ahead for carry out. We will definitely be back!
Service
Dine in

Just visited for the first time. The breakfast burrito was HUGE and delicious. Can't wait to eat the other half for dinner. My husband had the breakfast platter also a lot of food and delicious. We will be coming back!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

This is a really awesome place to eat! The staff are friendly, helpful, and attentive. I felt like everything was freshly cooked. I had the shrimp, and my husband had the burger. Everything was quite tasty indeed, and it was beautifully presented.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fries

Probably the best biscuits and jam I've ever had in my brief time in the earth so far. Food took pretty long to get to the table, but it was a nice atmosphere for a morning, and once our breakfast arrived it was so worth it. Would definitely come again given the opportunity.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

This place is amazing. You wouldn’t know it to see it from the outside but the food is wonderful! I’m a picky eater and can honestly say this place is a gold mine! I’ve eaten here twice already and the food just keeps getting better! I will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Wonderful place. American food with a kick or flair. Very small, very off the beaten path, a divey sheek place. Kaitlin our server was very cool and added to the overall ambiance. There biggest problem is where are they going to move once the word gets out about their food!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I’ve been trying to get to this place since they were on 10th St! It did not disappoint! Soooo good! And a bargain! The lunch chicken sandwich was tremendous but those potatoes…slap my grandma if she was still here they were so good
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fries

Highly recommended. Super inviting and friendly staff. Monte Cristo on point, fried potatoes...best I've had, chicken bisquit...wow. Nothing needed salt or pepper, ketchup, etc. Amazing!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fries, Stuffed French Toast

I found this place watching YouTube Whats Happening with Andrew eats. I was amazed at how great and big the shrimp were. It came with fries. I wish all restaurants will offer something diffrent than fries. I think it would have been better with rice. The potatoe skins were cut perfectly and tasted delicious. service was nice. The portions were great. I will come back!!

Came here to try something new and boy, let me tell you, this place is awesome. Great service, great food. This is a great local eatery that hits way above its weight class. We will definitely be back again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fries

Our food was awesome! The hospitality and service was excellent. We were in town for a baseball tournament and found this place and I'm glad we did. Best bread pudding you've ever ate!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries

I can't even tell you how many times I've eaten here, but I live up the street and this place is going to get me in trouble. The food is phenomenal. I've had different items from breakfast and dinner and the preparation and quality of the ingredients are consistent every single time. Above all the customer service is unmatched. Do not sleep on this hidden gem.

Staff was very friendly & helpful. Nice enjoyable place to have lunch or dinner with friends & love ones. Food was delicious & cooked to perfection. Definitely will be returning.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries

I had the breakfast bowl and it was delicious . It has such a great mix of flavors. I will definitely be going back for lunch and dinner. So very excited to see a place like this on the Southside. Great staff as well.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

What a great addition to the eastside! Exceptional food. We had the avacado burger and chicken sandwich. The burger was perfectly cooked, lots of Avocado and super flavorful. Chicken sandwich was on an awesome Asiago cheese ciabatta bun, and the peppered bacon...wow. Fries were shockingly good. Seasoned perfectly. This is our new favorite spot for sure!

From the outside & when you walk in the place looks pretty “bland”. However, the food is excellent. Service is outstanding. Update- Back for the 4th time and still no complaints. Food and service still excellent. Food is cooked/prepared to order - worth the wait - have a beer and chat with the wife!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Found Open Kitchen through GrubHub and love it!! Enjoyed their chicken wrap and it was everything I hoped for with a wonderful side of truffle fries (with what I believe is homemade ketchup). Service was great when I went in to pick up and the packaging was excellent. After reading more reviews I can’t wait to try their breakfast! Definitely recommend.

Fantastic homemade food! We had a party of 6 and everyone loved their dinners. Everything is made from scratch including their lemonades and syrups for cocktails. We will be retuning!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries

My fiancé, daughter, and I enjoyed breakfast here and we WILL be back! This was after we had a late night dinner the evening prior! It's not often that we find good coffee, the most Amazing mimosa AND incredible food all in one place. And that place is OPEN KITCHEN!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

First time ever coming here, and I had their Reeve's burger, and it was fantastic. Their fries are on point. Customer service was awesome! I want to come back and try their breakfast. Highly recommend trying.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I've been wanting to try this place for a while and finally went for it. I ordered two dinners the honey chicken and the salmon. Let me start off by saying the Mac and cheese is buttery and sooo good the chicken was amazing. We ordered the THC fries and man it's some really great fries. I will be coming back to try the breakfast menu

Very good food the burger was cooked perfectly and the steak bruschetta was nice and tender. The couple running the place were very friendly as well. Would recommend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

The restaurant is awesome. I ordered though a delivery service that did not pick up my order and the restaurant delivered it. That itself is worth 5 stars but the food also gets 5 stars. Thanks Open Kitchen!
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5

I got the breakfast platter. I don’t eat eggs and was able to substitute for extra bacon. I also got my children the kids breakfast platter, I got three of those. Everything wasAnd I love food and I am a picky eater! They are three minutes from my house and they just gained another new loyal customer!! …

The food was absolutely delicious! Soooo soooo goood! We had the biscuits and gravy, fried chicken and stuffed French toast. High quality food and service.
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fried Potatoes with Onion, Stuffed French Toast

Food was pretty good. I had the chicken alfredo and hubby wanted breakfast. Both meals were well prepared, and fresh. 10/10 recommend!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Stuffed French Toast

Lovely ambiance and great food. Best part is the service, everyone is incredibly kind and courteous. Honey garlic sauce was great as well.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Marsala

Amazing little gen, food is great, staff super friendly. Be prepared to wait a little, but it's worth it.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries, Cheeseburger Sliders, Honey Garlic Chicken

I highly recommend getting something that needs syrup. Their house syrup is great! This is a sit and chat sort of brunch spot that is welcoming, has great food, and great staff. I got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch French toast and it did not disappoint. Super thick bread and great flavors all around.

Oh my!! The food and service was great! The drink I ordered was so good but the bread pudding was more than excellent!! Thank you and can’t wait to come back!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Very good local place. Chef does a really good job. I've been twice so far, and will return often.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Breakfast Biscuit, Sliders

Food is delicious! I’m hooked on several dishes. The customers service is wonderful as well. The only issue for me is them sometimes not being open during their posted business hours. That’s because I’m addicted to breakfast tacos! Lbvs… That alone can’t cost them a star though..Recommended

Response from the owner was that we didn't pay for our coke and iced tea. The waitress said to NOT pay for them. I offered to pay. Also a review is an opinion.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

Wonderful food, great service - from the outside or doesn't look like much, but get over yourself and go in. The food is fantastic!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes

Great food and the service was outstanding. The hamburgers were fantastic! We will definitely come back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries

They are always great!! The chef is fantastic!! Always fresh and innovative but you still can get the old everyday comfort food too, I really just love this restaurant you'll never be disappointed
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$30–50
Features
Takeout: Yes

Charming and fresh, farm to table. Treat yourself and get the THC fries (truffle, herb and cheese)!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheeseburger Combo, Fries

Placed a carry out order today and was so impressed with the quality of the food! Staff was super friendly and greeted me warmly when I went inside to pick up! Will be back!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

This place is Amazing!!!!! Macaroni and Cheese hands down best I've ever had! Brussels sprouts is what we come too experience in uniqueness and new experience! Uncle Greg's BBQ! ❤️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely love Open Kitchen! Food is great, staff is always pleasant and friendly. Even the other customers are nice. Last time I was there the entire restaurant sang Happy Birthday to a customer 10/10.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30

1st time diner. Had an easy Sunday brunch on 5/7. The food was amazing. DJ was good - music was a little loud at times. The service was great. The dining room has a mix of bar top and table service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

I ordered the Breakfast Chicken B.L.T.A Combo and I loved it!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

Amazing meal, great service and generous portion sizes. Everything is reasonably priced. The pork chop was incredible and salmon was perfectly cooked. Make sure to get dessert - the cheesecake and bread pudding were heavenly. So lucky to have this gem in the Irvington area.

Service was great. Food was really good and worth going again. They’re still working on their ambiance, but no worries. Happy to support a small business & exited to see what they do with the place. Highly recommend.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

I saw a neighbor post positively about Open Kitchen recently and decided to give them a try, i am so glad i did. Wife got the lemon herb grilled chicken and i got the honey fried chicken and we were truly blown away. Ample portions and everything we got was delicious.

I had the smothered chicken with green beans and whipped potatoes. My husband had the salmon and Brussels sprouts with potatoes. Everything was delicious!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Marsala