Indianapolis eats

If your concert is at the Murat, you are in luck. It is located on Massachusetts Ave., on the northeast corner of downtown, which is one of the better dining destinations in the city. You can see a complete guide to restaurants on this site:

http://www.discovermassave.com/

Elements would be my number one recommendation. I've also heard good things about R. Bistrot, but haven't eaten there myself. The Scholar's Inn is solid, with excellent breads and baked goods. If you are in a hurry, grab a quick plate of whatever they've got on special at Yats (cajun/creole). I think Agio is over-rated, so recommend avoiding it.

St. Elmo's is justly famous for its shrimp cocktail and atmosphere, but for steaks this is one of the most over-rated places in the country, IMO. The meat is not up to top steakhouse standards. What's more, it isn't even easy walking distance from the Murat. The same goes for the Oceannaire, which I found to be a serviceable but undistinguished and pricey establishment. What's more, it's a chain. I'm sure you'll be able to go to one in Louisville soon, so why bother making the drive to Indy for that? The entire Circle Centre area is chain restaurant row, and Indy in general is a very chain dominated dining town.

Please note that parking and traffic on weekend evenings can be a drag on Mass Ave., so leave yourself plenty of time. Plus reservations will be a must in most of these places.

Incidentially, the Murat Temple is my favorite building in the city.

We've eaten at R Bistro on just about every trip to Indy over the past few years. It's at the the far end of the Mass Ave section, you'll need a reservation on a weekend, website is http://www.rbistro.com, menu changes weekly and all ingredients are from local farmers/supplliers.

my wife and I are going to the concert....All the louisville people should pick a bar and meet there after the show.....

I'm game let's pick a place!!!! It should be a FABULOUS show!

Keep in mind that this is Indiana. Bars are not allowed to be open on Sunday unless they also serve food, which I believe most of the ones on Mass Ave do. You should verify beforehand, however. Also, even for establishments that are allowed to serve alcohol on Sundays, they must close by midnight. That's probably ok for those of you making the drive back, however.

I have dined at Elements and had a great experience...nice daily menu with fresh ingredients and a decent wine list...great atmosphere...

I called Elements.....closed on sun, mon. Figures

Where did you guys end up going, if I may ask? And what did you think of it?

went to agios...was close and wasnt a whole lot open. Pretty bad but I didnt expect much so it did the trick.

I moved to Louisville from Indy and St Elmos is the only thing I still miss! If you have the chance to even stop in for a shrimp cocktail and a martini it's worth doing. They are especially nice to out-of-towners too...