The small city of Aurora sits on the banks of the Ohio River in southeastern Indiana 35 miles west of Cincinnati on the Ohio state border. This rustic river city has several attractions like the National Historic Landmark and Hillforest Victorian House Museum. For its small size, Aurora offers a large variety of shops and boutiques. It also has a respectable restaurant scene featuring cuisine such as country-style, Italian and more.
This Bob Evans restaurant is located north of downtown Aurora, along the thoroughfare Green Boulevard. Bob Evans offers hearty, country-style dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The large menu includes big farm salads and Bob Evans' classics like country-fried steak and grilled chicken, deep-dish dinners and pastas such as pot roast beef stew and chicken broccoli Alfredo. Also featured are large sandwiches, such as the signature "Bob-B-Q" pulled pork, homemade meat loaf and slow-roasted turkey. Seafood dishes and slow-roasted dinners include potato-crusted flounder and chicken pot pie. Soups, specialty sandwich platters, steak burgers and an array of side dishes round out the menu. Bob Evans also offers a seasonal menu and a dessert menu that features mostly pies. Health-conscious options can be found under the Bob Evans Fit From The Farm menu.
Bob Evans
1030 Green Blvd.
Aurora, IN 47001
812-926-1038
bobevans.com
The Noble Roman's Pizza restaurant is located just outside of downtown Aurora. This casual pizzeria offers personal seven-inch and larger pizzas with an assortment of toppings available. An appetizer order of bread sticks can be dipped in a spicy cheese, tangy tomato or buttery garlic sauce. Fresh-baked pasta dishes include fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti with meat sauce and meaty lasagna. Ham and cheese, Italian roast beef and stromboli make up the baked subs category. Buffalo wings, such as hot and spicy and barbecue with blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce, are also featured. Desserts and side dishes include large chocolate chunk cookies, cinnamon rounds and small side salads. A modest breakfast menu is also offered that has sausage, egg and cheese biscuit sandwich, biscuits and gravy platter and omelets like ham and bacon with cheddar cheese.
Noble Roman's Pizza
606 Green Blvd.
Aurora, IN 47001-1504
812-926-3671
nobleromans.com
The Applewood Food & Spirits restaurant is situated on the river in downtown Aurora. A tiki bar and outdoor seating provide views of the Ohio River, and the inside of the restaurant consists of five separate dining rooms and two bars. Applewood is best known for its signature rib dishes. The lunch and dinner menus start out with appetizers and soups, such as portabella fried mushrooms, "Applewood" riblets and potato soup. Three specialty salads include the apple chicken, grilled sirloin and Key West salad. A handful of sandwiches are featured, such as the barbecue pulled pork and Icelandic cod, baked or fried. Several combination meals, beef entrées and poultry dishes include fried lobster, the Hillforest pot roast and the Applewood chicken. Several side dishes are offered, plus a small children's menu is also available. Applewood's modest dessert list rounds out the menu.
Applewood Food & Spirits
215 Judiciary St.
Aurora, IN 47001-1315
812-926-1166
applewoodfoodandspirits.com
