Indianapolis, IN

Gumbo A Go-Go
DESCRIPTION: Serving award-winning gumbo and Cajun/Creole Cuisine, Gumbo A Go-Go’s menu is a delectable sampling of Louisiana cuisine. Try their classic gumbo, crawfish, chicken or shrimp etouffée, Bogalusa chili and jambalaya – all items served in half, full or quart-sized portions over rice with spiced bread. Side items and other specialties include red beans, chicken Creole, muffulettas, a “Datwich,” a po’ boy with slow cooked turkey, Italian herbs, garlic, tomato sauce and spices, and for vegetarian offerings there is the vegan succotash, or chili-cheese or spinach-artichoke etouffée

CUISINE: Creole

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-8:30p, Sat Noon-8p

ADDRESS: 1420 West 86th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-337-9422

WEBSITE: none

Ultra Ice Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Situated right in the heart of downtown in Indianapolis’ emerging and fashionable Wholesale Cultural District, Ultra Ice Lounge is a favorite for upscale, trendy and hip dancing and mingling that evokes a sense of luxury and style. Pacers, Colts and other celebs have been seen here, enjoying this two-story upscale lounge offering full-service bars, a champagne lounge, two dance floors and state-of-the-art audio equipment that rocks well into the early morning hours. VIP seating and full/queen/king sofa lounges with full-bottle service are part of the fun here; on the main floor, check out Sushi on the Rocks, a chic and sophisticated urban Asian restaurant serving outstanding Euro-Asian cuisine

CUISINE: Light Fare

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri: 11:30p-2p, Mon-Thu: 4:30p-10p, Fri-Sat: 4:30p-11p

ADDRESS: 235 South Meridian Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-951-2174

WEBSITE: http://www.iceultralounge.com

Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place
DESCRIPTION: Popular diner with a front counter for quick eats and a middle room for more seating, plus and a major banquet facility in the rear; celebrities and athletes often drop by

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 7a-7p, Sun 8a-7p

ADDRESS: 1831 North College Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 317 926-4476

WEBSITE: http://www.kountrykitchenindy.com

Marble's Southern Cookery
DESCRIPTION: Popular restaurant for after church gatherings; specialties include catfish, fried chicken, sweet potato pie and banana pudding; the fried chicken is marvelous; restaurant seating for 85; lines out the door for the Sunday buffet service; prices are relatively low

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Sun 11:30a-6p, Mon, Thu, Fri 11a-7p, Tue-Wed 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 2310 Lafayette Road  MAP

PHONE: 317-687-0631

WEBSITE: none

Mississippi Belle's Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Sit-down restaurant that seats 140; the menu always features four sides with a meal

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 2170 East 54th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-466-0522

WEBSITE: none

Chatterbox Tavern
DESCRIPTION: Jazz Club since 1983; attracts diverse crowd who listen to Jazz and R&B in an intimate setting; seating is often crowded and parking is limited, so arrive early; occasionally attracts national Jazz artists

CUISINE: Light Fare

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 8:30p-until, Fri-Sat 10:30p-2p

ADDRESS: 435 Massachusetts Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 317-636-0584

WEBSITE: http://www.chatterboxjazz.com

Cloud 9 Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Featuring the Friday Night Climax, So Fly Saturday and Motown Sundays, the Cloud 9 Bar & Grill is the place to see and be seen; Steppin’ class Tue night; Jams range from Hip Hop to R&B, Old School and Motown hits

CUISINE: Light Fare

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: $5 cover on Sunday nights

DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Fri 10a

ADDRESS: 5150 West 38th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-297-4424
WEBSITE: http://www.cloud9grill.com

The Grand
DESCRIPTION: A busy local Blues and R&B music club, even during the daytime

CUISINE: Light Fare

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: yes for special events

DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-3p

ADDRESS: 5462 Massachusetts Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 317-541-0529
WEBSITE: none

King Ribs Bar-B-Q
DESCRIPTION: Patrons line up for “Barbecue Fit For A King”; popular restaurant chain with drive thru windows

CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties include barbecue ribs, chicken, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-1a, Sun Noon-10p

ADDRESS: 3145 West 16th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-488-0223

WEBSITE: http://kingribsbarbq.com

Bar-B-Q Heaven
DESCRIPTION: A diner serving patrons since 1952; call for take-out

CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties include ribs, chicken, corned beef, salads and sweet potato pie

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE:no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-1a, Thu 11a-2a, Fri-Sat 11a-3a, Sun 2p-10p

ADDRESS: 2515 Martin Luther King, Jr. Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-926-1667

WEBSITE: http://barbqheaven.com

Jazz Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: A premier Jazz club, it attracts a diverse and enthusiastic crowd; listen to local and national jazz acts and Swing bands; sets are 8:30p and 10:30p; Thursday is Latin Dance night; arrive early due to limited onsite parking; dinners cost $30 and under

CUISINE: Creole-Latino

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: $15 Friday and Saturday nights

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 5p-12p

ADDRESS: 5377 North College Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 317-253-4900

WEBSITE: http://thejazzkitchen.com

Jazz Cooker
DESCRIPTION: Attracts a diverse crowd, live Jazz and Blues music during dinner; arrive early due to limited onsite parking

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 925 East Westfield Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 317-253-2883

 

Seven
DESCRIPTION: Patterned after the trendy lounges in Miami and Las Vegas, Seven is one of the hottest upscale ultra lounges in the city; owned by pro basketball player Jermaine O’Neal, Seven features slammin’ party and dance music Wednesday through Saturday nights; like many of the ultra lounges dotted around the country, clubbers can enjoy VIP bottle service as well as the trendy bed seating

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 6235 Guilford Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 317-257-0707

WEBSITE: none

 

Phoenix Bar & Grille
DESCRIPTION: Vanessa Lampkins upscale spot with nice décor is one of the hottest clubs in Naptown; includes a Thursday night live R&B band and a Chicago-style Steppin’ Out Sunday for Steppers

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 3730 West 16th Street  MAP

PHONE: 317-523-1000

WEBSITE: none