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Courses Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Courses Restaurant

5.0
5
239 Reviews
$30 and under
International

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2 people
8:30 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.

Spring 2025 2nd 8- Weeks, Courses offers Specialized Cuisine 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). In Summer 2025, Courses offers Classical Cuisine (seating 11am-noon) on 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24. 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

Menu

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What 239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 5Value

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  • Indiana

    Best Overall

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  • Indiana

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  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indiana

    Good for special occasions

  • Indianapolis

    Best Overall

  • Indianapolis

    Best Food

  • 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, a hidden gem in Indianapolis, offers exceptional dining experiences with "beautiful views" and a "great atmosphere." Operated by Ivy Tech culinary students, guests enjoy a "three-course meal for $20" featuring "amazing food" and "attentive service." The setting is elegant, fostering a unique opportunity to support future chefs.

239 Reviews

  1. Jenn

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I think Courses might be the best kept secret in Indy! We had such a lovely meal and enjoyed the view, service, and food immensely. What a delightful experience! We will be back!!

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  2. David

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Courses is a restaurant that is part of Ivy Tech Community College's Culinary School and Hospitality Program. Students work with their instructors to develop menus, work in the kitchen, and staff the dining room services. We have enjoyed lunches and dinners there regularly and have never been disappointed. The food is always excellent. The staff has always been enjoyable -- it is always fun to speak with the students to hear about their career aspirations. You need reservations to dine. Courses is a great experience!

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  3. Jenny

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. I would highly recommend!

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  4. Carissa

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was great! Food is excellent, love the service. Love that it helps with scholarships!

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  5. Kelly

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Courses restaurant is the best value in the city! A student run restaurant, they take special care to make sure your dining experience is superb. Attentive service, great views and ambiance, and excellent food that compares to any 4 star restaurant. At $20 for lunch and $25 for dinner, you can't beat it! They offer a full bar with an excellent wine selection as well. Give it a try; you won't be disappointed.

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  6. Melinda

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    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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  7. Sean

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. Maithilee VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    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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  9. Bruce VIP

    Minneapolis19 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Jan

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

Courses Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Google Map for Courses Restaurant

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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