Tavern on South

4.1

1067 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Locally owned and operated, TAVERN ON SOUTH is a casual, yet sophisticated restaurant and bar located in the shadow of Lucas Oil Stadium and just a short walk from Victory Field as well as the Convention Center and downtown business district. Our menu is focused on seasonally inspired selections utilizing fresh, quality ingredients. Our well stocked bars feature regional craft beers on draft making TAVERN ON SOUTH a favorite spot for a refreshing beverage.

Our two-story, brick building built in 1910 features a warm, inviting interior that includes a bar and outdoor dining on both levels. The second level deck that looks out to the downtown skyline is the best seat in Indy, perfect for catching some sun over the lunch hour or dining with your friends on a beautiful Indiana evening. Plus, we have plenty of complimentary on-site parking!!!
We look forward to seeing you soon!!!

Steve Geisler
Owner/Operator

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 602-3115
Website
http://www.tavernonsouth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Navara
Private party facilities
Tavern On South offers a variety of private event options for groups from 5 to 300 people. Offering a fantastic view of the Indianapolis Downtown skyline, it is the perfect venue for a business or social event!
Private party contact
Steve Geisler: (317) 602-3115

Location
423 W. South Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Neighborhood
Downtown Indy
Parking details
Tavern On South offers complimentary parking for up to 45 cars. There is also a convenient, reasonably priced parking garage (City Centre Parking) directly adjacent to the restaurant.
Entertainment
Please note that we do not take reservations for any of our outdoor seating, you are welcome to make a request for outdoor dining and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Smoked Artichoke Dip$13.00
house smoked artichoke / spinach / trio of cheeses/ naan bread
Chili Cheese Waffle Fries$11.00
tavern chili / queso blanco / sour cream / green onion
Korean BBQ Ribs$14.00
four / korean bbq sauce / asian slaw / fresno pepper
Fried Buffalo Cauliflower$10.00
ightly battered / house made bleu cheese dressing
Duck Confit Strudel$16.00
maple leaf farms duck / fontina / parmesan / spinach / flaky phyllo dough / red wine reduction 16
Smoked Chicken Wings$15.00
1 lb. / house smoked & roasted / tossed in choice of sauce: sweet heat, strawberry-chipotle, buffalo, garlic parmesan, cajun lemon pepper dry rub / choice of ranch or bleu cheese dip GS
Loaded Waffle Fries$10.00
queso blanco / bacon / tomato / sriracha / cilantro

Salads

Salads may be enhanced with your choice of the following protein: Broiled or Blackened Atlantic Salmon - $7, Grilled or Blackened Chicken - $5, Grilled Sirloin - $8. House Made Dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Sun Dried Tomato

Caesar$7.00
romaine / croutons / shaved parmesan / creamy garlic dressing
- Side$7.00
- Entrée$9.00
House$7.00
field greens / cucumber / bruschetta / egg / cheddar / mozzarella / croutons / choice of dressing GS
- Side$7.00
- Entrée$9.00
Spinach Salad$8.00
field greens / egg / cherry tomato / bleu cheese / crumbled bacon / crispy onions
- Side$8.00
- Entrée$10.00
Southwest Salad$15.00
romaine / shredded adobo chicken / cheddar / house salsa / pico de gallo / sour cream / tortilla chips

Entrees

Steak Frites$30.00
chargrilled 14 oz. rib eye / caramelized onions & mushrooms / french fries
Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak$26.00
8 oz. / garlic butter / rosemary / red wine reduction / roasted potatoes / honey glazed carrots GS
Cashew Chicken & Broccoli$18.00
cilantro jasmine rice / ginger / garlic sauce GS
Garlic Chicken Pasta$18.00
cavitappi / garlic butter chicken / onion / mushroom / bell peppers / cream sauce
Smoked Pork Chop$24.00
12 oz. bone in / asian pear chutney / sweet potato & carrot hash / wild rice GS
Korean BBQ Ribs$18.00
KOREAN BBQ RIBS – korean bbq sauce / asian gastrique slaw / fresno peppers / ½ rack or full rack
- 1/2 rack$18.00
- full rack$31.00
Lentil Power Bowl$15.00
mushroom / broccoli / roasted sweet potato / pickled beets / carrots / brussel sprouts / fried egg GS
Roasted Duck Leg$24.00
maple leaf farms duck / red wine reduction / chorizo / red lentils / sweet potato & carrot hash GS
Almond & Panko Crusted Walleye$26.00
ALMOND & PANKO CRUSTED WALLEYE – romesco sauce / wild rice & baby kale / honey glazed carrots
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$25.00
smoked tomato couscous / sweet corn puree / mint pea puree

Sandwiches & More

Sandwiches served with kettle chips, cottage cheese or creamy jalapeno & cilantro slaw. French fries $1.50 additional. Gluten Sensitive bun $1.50 additional. Cauliflower crust $1.50 additional

Cowboy Burger*$15.00
½ lb. / grilled / pepperjack / pickle / jalapeno / crispy onion / candied bacon / bbq / brioche roll
Classic Cheeseburger**$13.00
½ lb. / chargrilled / choice of cheese / shredded lettuce / onion / pickle / brioche roll (american, swiss or pepperjack)
French Dip$16.00
shaved ribeye / caramelized onions & mushrooms / au jus / french roll
Fish & Chips$18.00
two pieces of 5 oz. beer battered cod / french fries / creamy slaw / tartar sauce
Chicken Sandwich$13.00
grilled marinated chicken / american cheese / bacon / lettuce / tomato / onion / pickle / brioche roll
Black & Bleu Smoked Bison Burger$18.00
½ lb. / cajun seasoned & grilled / bacon / crispy onion / bleu cheese horseradish aioli / lettuce / tomato / brioche roll
Korean BBQ Rib Naan Tacos$12.00
2 / korean bbq sauce / asian slaw / fresno pepper / naan bread

What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Tavern on South stands out with its "delicious" menu offerings and "excellent service." Conveniently located near Lucas Oil Stadium with ample parking, it's perfect for pre-game dining. Guests highlight the "great atmosphere" and friendly staff. Though service can occasionally be slow, the enticing dishes make it worth the visit.

1,067 Reviews

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Jeffrey
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Absolutely loved the ribs! The flatbread was underwhelming. Happy to get a meal in a pinch in walking distance from my hotel for a conference.
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Sandy
Indiana
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a wonderful experience from the time we walked in ‘’til the time we walked out. Thanks so much!
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Kevin
Atlanta Metro
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server made it obvious they were overworked, running around and not looking at us when they took our order, only being quickly friendly when they dropped off the bill. The food and drinks were fine but It was all kind of funny.
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Peggy
Indiana
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Our server was friendly and helpful, but the food was disappointing. The cowboy burger was dry and lacking in flavor with the BBQ sauce being the dominant flavor. The Mahi Mahi fingers were a bit soggy and a small serving given the $18. price tag. It’s close to Lucas Oil, but that isn’t enough to make us consider going back.
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Jennifer
Indiana
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The staff are all very nice. That’s about it for positives. Food pretty basic, nothing special. One person at table ordered a medium burger, it was well done and charred. Didn’t send it back because it took so long for the food to arrive we didn’t have time to wait for a new burger. While waiting we got to look at empty tables around us that were never bussed, filled with dirty dishes. Asked the server if she could turn the IU game on the tv we could see that had a game on no one in area upstairs was watching. She said she would go ask. Tv was never changed, but the real kicker is the server never even mentioned anything about it to us. In one ear out the other. Disappointed because this place has potential to be super, turn more tables and make more, perfect location, but sadly would not recommend.
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Jill
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service! Ruby was wonderful! Good food recommendations. Overall good experience!
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Trish
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had an early booking. Food was really good and quick.
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Robert
Indiana
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Under-staffed and slow, but food was good once we got it.
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margaret
Indiana
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food is great, our waitress not so great. Nice place to eat before events downtown
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Eileen
Cincinnati
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This was our second visit in a row with really slow service. We get excited about many of the menu options but the orders are delivered very delayed and/or with mistakes. Servers are nice. Not sure of the issue.
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FAQs

Tavern on South does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Tavern on South also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 602-3115.

Tavern on South is rated 4.1 stars by 1067 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

423 W. South Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown Indy
Hours of operation
Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Fri 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Tavern On South offers complimentary parking for up to 45 cars. There is also a convenient, reasonably priced parking garage (City Centre Parking) directly adjacent to the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Navara
Entertainment
Please note that we do not take reservations for any of our outdoor seating, you are welcome to make a request for outdoor dining and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tavernonsouth.com/
Phone number
(317) 602-3115
Private party facilities
Tavern On South offers a variety of private event options for groups from 5 to 300 people. Offering a fantastic view of the Indianapolis Downtown skyline, it is the perfect venue for a business or social event!
Private party contact
Steve Geisler: (317) 602-3115

Tavern on South

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Starters

Smoked Artichoke Dip$13.00

Chili Cheese Waffle Fries$11.00

Korean BBQ Ribs$14.00

Fried Buffalo Cauliflower$10.00

Duck Confit Strudel$16.00

Smoked Chicken Wings$15.00

Loaded Waffle Fries$10.00

Salads

Caesar$7.00

House$7.00

Spinach Salad$8.00

Southwest Salad$15.00

Entrees

Steak Frites$30.00

Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak$26.00

Cashew Chicken & Broccoli$18.00

Garlic Chicken Pasta$18.00

Smoked Pork Chop$24.00

Korean BBQ Ribs$18.00

Lentil Power Bowl$15.00

Roasted Duck Leg$24.00

Almond & Panko Crusted Walleye$26.00

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon$25.00

Sandwiches & More

Cowboy Burger*$15.00

Classic Cheeseburger**$13.00

French Dip$16.00

Fish & Chips$18.00

Chicken Sandwich$13.00

Black & Bleu Smoked Bison Burger$18.00

Korean BBQ Rib Naan Tacos$12.00

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Review summary

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