Courses Restaurant

4.9

235 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Good for business meals

Come join us at Courses Restaurant at Ivy Tech Community College, offering a unique experience where guests dine in a gorgeous Mahogany restaurant that looks out on the beautiful Indianapolis skyline. Guests are served and have the opportunity to support Hospitality Program students while enjoying their dining experience. Our menu selections are centered around course of study for 1st 8 Wks - Specialized Cuisine and 2nd 8-Wks Classical French Cuisine. Menus items may change due to product availability/course objectives.

Due to course schedule Courses Restaurant is open Spring 2025 1st 8-Weeks (Lunch Only - Seating 11am-Noon) January 23,30, February 6,13 and 20. 2nd 8- Weeks for lunch (seating 11am-Noon) and dinner (seating 6-7pm) on 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 (dinner only), 4/24 (lunch only), 5/1. Accepting reservations 90 days prior to dining date.

**If you have more than 4 guests in your group, please contact Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu for your reservation.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu 11:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Thu 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 921-4638
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ivy Tech Culinary Students
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in Ivy Tech’s Hospitality Program! Courses is run in conjunction with specific classes. Wednesdays are set aside for lecture, demos, & prep. Thursdays are service days with reservations open to the public, or closed for private events. For questions or inquiries, email Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu

Location
2820 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Neighborhood
Downtown Indy
Cross street
28th Street and North Meridian
Parking details
The parking lot south of the building is free. If there are no open spots, you can also utilize the parking garage one block south of the building.
Public transit
Get off at the Fall Creek/Ivy Tech Red Line stop and it's about a quarter mile/5 minute walk north to the building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

What 235 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
5Ambience
5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Indiana
Best Ambiance
Indiana
Best Value
Indiana
Great for scenic views
Indiana
Good for special occasions
Indianapolis
Best Overall
Indianapolis
Best Ambiance
Indianapolis
Best Value
Indianapolis
Great for scenic views
Indianapolis
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Courses Restaurant at Ivy Tech offers an inviting atmosphere with stunning views. Guests consistently praise the "delicious and beautifully presented food" prepared by talented culinary students. While service is a learning opportunity for hospitality students, their "kindness and hard work" shine through. The restaurant's exceptional value and ever-evolving themed menu make it a "hidden gem in downtown Indianapolis."

235 Reviews

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Melinda
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat here several times each semester and today was probably the best main course I have had at Courses. The sauce on the Coq au Vin was fabulous with a rich flavor of various spices on the palette. The onions and ham added a nice change of texture. The smoked salmon appetizer was delicious but needed a second crostini for the amount of Brie and salmon on the plate. Wonderful flavor, though. The dessert was an interesting combo of flavors but the beets added a nice compliment to the crème brûlée. All in all, a delightful meal.
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Sean
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It’s important to remember that this is an all student ran restaurant. It is a fantastic place to eat.
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Maithilee
VIP
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Courses is our favorite place to eat in Indianapolis! The food, service, and extra special care is always excellent. Dined here for my husband's birthday recently and everyone there was so wonderful. If you haven't checked out Courses, run don't walk!
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Bruce
VIP
Minneapolis
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always interesting to see what the Ivy Tech culinary group is doing. This meal was over the top. I encourage everyone to support the program.
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Jan
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Courses a number of times, mostly with friends. Today we introduced new friends to the dining experience. They thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The service was great as was the food. It’s a joy to support our local culinary program. We plan to return as often as we can.
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Beth
VIP
Indiana
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here for lunch. But more importantly, I love bringing new people and showing them a new place for a great meal, but also a hidden gemin downtown Indianapolis.
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Amy
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Courses is a great restaurant for a low cost fine dinner experience while supporting the student run establishment.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the food and loved the atmosphere. Everyone very attentive and kind! Highly recommend!
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Melinda
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wwe had an excellent server who graduates in December. She was very engaging and polished. Our food was well seasoned and well-presented. Overall, a delightful experience. We continue to wish we had survey cards to fill out for each dish presented. It would be such helpful feedback for the students.
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Melinda
Indiana
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
If you haven’t discovered this little gem, you truly must. Food is prepared by the culinary students while you are taken care of by Ivy Tech’s hospitality students. The menu changes and is generally limited to four choices depending on the cuisine focus. We have always found the food to be excellent. The hospitality students do not seem quite prepared to interact with their dining customers so try to engage them. My one suggestion would be to have diners fill out a comment card on things that were great and things that could be improved. Feedback is always important in the learning process. What a great gem in our city and the view is the best.
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FAQs

Courses Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 235 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

2820 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Additional information

Cross street
28th Street and North Meridian
Neighborhood
Downtown Indy
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu 11:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Thu 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The parking lot south of the building is free. If there are no open spots, you can also utilize the parking garage one block south of the building.
Public transit
Get off at the Fall Creek/Ivy Tech Red Line stop and it's about a quarter mile/5 minute walk north to the building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ivy Tech Culinary Students
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

Phone number
(317) 921-4638
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in Ivy Tech’s Hospitality Program! Courses is run in conjunction with specific classes. Wednesdays are set aside for lecture, demos, & prep. Thursdays are service days with reservations open to the public, or closed for private events. For questions or inquiries, email Indianapolis-Hospitality-Events@ivytech.edu

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