Let’s face it, one of the most important aspects of living anywhere is knowing the best places to eat. Whether you live in Indiana or you are just passing through, you need to know where to eat. We did a little digging and found a list of restaurants that are unique to Indiana and well worth a trip! Which of the best unique restaurants in Indiana have you been to? Which are your favorites? Let’s find out!

1. Bonge’s Tavern (Perkinsville)
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9830 W 280 N, Anderson, IN 46011, USA
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Bonge’s Tavern is definitely not a place you want to go if you are looking to get seated quickly. In fact, it is extremely common to spend as much as two hours waiting for a table. That being said, waiting for your table is part of the experience at this tavern. Bring some friends and enjoy tailgating festivities in the parking lot while you wait. Fresh seafood and the most delicious pork tenderloin you will taste in Indiana are waiting for you.
2. The Overlook Restaurant & Lounge (Leavenworth)
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1153 IN-62, Leavenworth, IN 47137, USA
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The Overlook offers their guests a panoramic view of the Ohio River that extends for 20 miles. If you want delicious food and a beautiful view while you're eating, this place is great!
3. The Rathskeller (Indianapolis)
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401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
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The theme of this dining establishment is historic, and it's set in the 19th century. If you want to enjoy a little Bavarian flair in downtown Indianapolis, The Rathskeller is the place for you to eat your next meal. In addition to being a place to eat, this is also an inn and a lively beer hall.
4. Das Dutchman Essenhaus (Middlebury)
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240 US-20, Middlebury, IN 46540, USA
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It just doesn’t get much more unique than Das Dutchman Essenhaus. If you like Amish-style meals, you're going to love what this place has to offer. Each of their dinners comes with your choice of drink and a huge piece of pie for dessert. They even have lunch and dinner buffets! Yum!
5. Yogi's Grill & Bar (Bloomington)
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302 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, USA
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If you live anywhere near Bloomington, you are going to want to check this place out even if just for the beer. With more than 50 different craft beers on tap, Yogi's has the best selection in the area! We're actually pretty happy eating from their tasty starters menu with the mini-corn dogs, broccoli poppers, chicken tenders, nachos, cheese sticks, chips, beer cheese, and boneless chicken wings. Delicious!
6. Mountain Jacks (Lafayette)
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4211 IN-26, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA
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Mountain Jacks is easily one of the best steakhouses in Lafayette. Whether you want a juicy steak or some delicious prime rib, your mouth is going to be watering the moment you walk through the door. The food tastes as good as this place smells!
7. Corndance Tavern (Mishawaka)
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Corndance Tavern/Facebook
Corndance Tavern has a comfortable and country style atmosphere and their menu is filled with generous and familiar dishes. You are guaranteed to leave with a full belly.
8. Cerulean Restaurant (Winona Lake & Indianapolis)
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1101 E Canal St, Winona Lake, IN 46590, USA
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"Cerulean through food" is the theme behind Cerulean Restaurant. You will experience a sense of joy eating here because of just how happy and upbeat the place is. The food is also delicious. The only way to truly grasp what this place has to offer is to come to one of their locations and enjoy!
9. Lucrezia Café (Chesterton & Crown Pointe)
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428 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
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Lucrezia Café and Restaurant is a pretty interesting and unique place to eat because they offer a relaxed and electric atmosphere with friendly prices. What we really like about the restaurant is the rich history behind the name. You should seriously ask one of the servers about the history while you are there!

Have you ever eaten at any of these unique restaurants in Indiana before? Which one is your favorite? Are you making plans to go to one of them now? Please wipe the drool from your chin and leave a comment. Feel free to tell us about any restaurants you think should be featured in an article someday!

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Unique Restaurants In Indiana

Tori Jane | October 03, 2022

What are some of the most unique places to eat in Indiana?  

Indiana isn’t exactly known as some fancy mecca for foodies, but it really doesn’t get the credit it rightly deserves, either. In fact, there are an almost criminal number of awesomely unique places to eat in Indiana that you won’t find anywhere else; we happen to have a long (and totally incomplete) list of favorites. Take, for example, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, which serves up some of the most delicious German cuisine you’ll ever eat. It’s also Indiana’s single largest restaurant, with more than 1,100 seats to be filled. The Blue Gate is another uniquely Hoosier experience, being a wonderful Amish restaurant with the best comfort food EVER.  

What are some unique restaurants near me?  

No matter what part of Indiana you’re from, you’re sure to find a restaurant nearby that’s both delightful and unique, offering up an experience like none other. Of course, we can’t list them all – the list would go on for pages – but we can mention several favorites. Should you be in or near Roanoke, you need to check out the to-die-for Joseph Decuis for a rare taste of real Wagyu beef. In Huntington, you can’t miss Nick’s Kitchen, where the famous Indiana breaded tenderloin was supposedly born. In West Lafayette, there’s the famous Triple XXX Family Restaurant, one of the last root beer drive-ins in the nation, and if you’re in Goshen, check out the South Side Soda Shop.  

Are there any themed restaurants in Indiana?  

There most definitely are. Among our favorite themed restaurants in Indiana are delights like The Inferno Room, which is a spot for amazing mixed drinks with a dark tiki theme. Fans of trains and all things rail-based will love Tyler’s Tender Railroad Restaurant, in Schererville, and lovers of nostalgia will love a visit to Rock-Cola 50s Café in Indy. The Rathskeller is another beloved, iconic Indiana restaurant, and it’s got a German/European theme that’s to die for.  

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