Indianapolis’s Clowes Hall is one of the area’s leading venues for performing arts. Here, you can catch a concert by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra or see an opera by the city’s only opera troupe, the Indianapolis Opera. Thankfully, there are also plenty of quality restaurants in the vicinity, so you won’t have to take in your show on an empty stomach.
Yats is situated just 1.4 miles away from Clowes Hall. It specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisine, and was awarded Best Creole Food in Indianapolis by the readers of Nuvo Magazine in 2007. The menu at Yats changes on a daily basis, and revolves around sauces and stews, which are poured on a bed of rice and served alongside two pieces of spicy French bread. Yats boasts a comfortable and casual atmosphere.
Yats
5363 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 253-8817
yatscajuncreole.com
Mama Carolla’s Old Italian is located 1.7 miles away from Clowes Hall. It is situated in a historic building dating back to the 1920s, and boasts a classical fine dining ambiance. The restaurant is open for dinner every day except for Sunday and Monday. Popular Italian dishes on the menu include veal Marsala, chicken piccata (served with angel hair pasta), ravioli and manicotti.
Mama Carolla’s Old Italian
1031 E. 54th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-9412
mamacarollas.com
Located just 1.3 miles away from Clowes Hall, Taste Cafe and Marketplace is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch seven days a week, and serves dinner on Wednesday and Thursday nights. The restaurant sports a sleek, ultra-modern decor, complete with low amber lighting. This gives the place a lounge-like ambiance, which is perhaps why it is so popular with the hip crowd. Signature dishes include classic Caesar salad, smoked ham and cheese sandwich, half roasted chicken, roasted beet salad, bagels with peanut butter and jelly, bacon and cheddar quiche and the farm fresh three-egg omelet.
Taste Cafe and Marketplace
5164 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 925-2233
tastecafeandmarketplace.com
Boasting a classical pub-style decor, complete with old-fashioned booths and a garden terrace for seasonal outdoor dining, Aristocrat Pub and Restaurant is located just 1.3 miles away from Clowes Hall. Having been in business since 1933, the Aristocrat Pub and Restaurant is now something of an Indianapolis landmark. Popular menu items include crab cakes, egg rolls, spinach and artichoke dip, shrimp cocktail, mozzarella sticks, Cobb salad, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and the garden burger.
Aristocrat Pub and Restaurant
5212 N. College Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 283-7388
aristocratpub.com
Having won accolades by the likes of the Washington Post and the Indianapolis Star, Cafe Patachou is located less than a mile away from Clowes Hall. It specializes in cafe fare, such as soups, sandwiches and salads, with a wide array of hot and cold beverages. The ambiance is laid back and casual, like a cross between an old-fashioned American diner and a European cafe. Choice menu items include chicken salad sandwich, pear salad, matzo ball soup, Caesar salad, croissant French toast and fresh waffles.
Cafe Patachou
4911 N. Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 925-2823
cafepatachou.com
