An affluent town approximately 7 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis, Crows Nest meets the culinary needs of residents with a handful of fabulous restaurants. The Crows Nest dining scene includes an appealing selection that ranges from casual to fine dining. Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar is a perennially popular spot for casual gatherings and late-night dining, while Corner Wine Bar is considered the go-to place for romantic evenings. If you’re interested in entertainment with a side of dinner, be sure to check out the Jazz Kitchen, a restaurant and world-class jazz venue.
Italian.
Ambrosia Ristorante in Indianapolis is a casually elegant spot offering a classic environment for everything from quiet dates to dining with friends or rehearsal dinners. Founded in 1979 by Italian-born restaurateur Gino Pizzi, this Indianapolis Italian restaurant is known for traditional, lovingly crafted Italian cuisine and fine wines.
Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar
5902 N. College Ave., Indianapolis IN 46220
American.
Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar is a casual, friendly Indianapolis restaurant that offers something for everyone for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night eats. The broad menu includes appetizing starters, robust salads, pastas, steaks, poultry dishes, hearty sandwiches, burgers and pizza.
Corner Wine Bar
6331 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis IN 46220
Continental.
Noted as one of Indianapolis’ most romantic restaurants, Corner Wine Bar is a beautiful, art-filled bistro in Crows Nest. The menu focuses on centerpiece ingredients like Certified Angus Beef and fresh seafood featured in robust entrees, pastas, sandwiches and creative appetizers. In addition to the full bar, Corner Wine Bar boasts an award-winning wine list, Champagnes and a selection of single malt scotches.
Jazz Kitchen
5377 N. College Ave., Indianapolis IN 46220
Fusion, Eclectic.
Combining great food with live music, the Jazz Kitchen in Crows Nest doubles as one of the city’s premier venues for local, regional and national jazz artists. The menu marries culinary influences from New Orleans and Latin cuisines, with notable dishes like homemade crab cakes, Spanish paella, not-so-Cajun chicken pasta, grilled eggplant tower, and filet mignon served up “Oscar-style” with crab meat.
Meridian
5694 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis IN 46208
Contemporary American.
Located in the Meridian Street Historic District on Indy’s north side, Meridian is a beautiful fine dining destination known for an intimate setting and an outstanding wine list. The menu incorporates American and international flavors deftly woven into dishes featuring natural beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fresh seafood and pasta.
Oh Yumm! Bistro
5615 North Illinois St., Indianapolis IN 46208
American.
A quaint bistro in Indianapolis’ Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, Oh Yumm! Bistro is a favorite local gathering spot that supports regional farmers. The menu features contemporary preparations of American comfort food classics and an appetizing selection of vegetarian dishes, and the kitchen is happy to accommodate patrons with food allergies.
Zest! Exciting Food Creations
1134 E. 54th St., Indianapolis IN 46220
Contemporary American.
Embracing a “downtown goes uptown” approach, Zest! Exciting Food Creations is a chic Indianapolis restaurant where down-home, comfort food classics get an innovative and sophisticated makeover using intensely flavored ingredients. The atmosphere mirrors the warm and welcoming hospitality of the owner’s southern family heritage.
