Foodies, listen up! There’s no shortage of places to eat in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and beyond. But where should you start your culinary adventures? Where are the best places to eat north of Indianapolis?
We teamed up with our friends at Yelp Indy to discover the top places to eat in Hamilton County, Indiana. See the list below and don’t forget to leave love via review about your favorite businesses on the list, or others!
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the restaurants in Hamilton County according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the restaurant category that are not part of a national chain, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews.
Fishers, Indiana
This place made Yelp’s national list of the 100 Best Places to Eat in the U.S. in 2019. The accolades speak for themselves.
Known for:
Poke – think of it as a sushi burrito bowl. Pick your base of rice or greens and add your choice of proteins, toppings and sauces, or select from the Signature Bowls.
Open for:
Lunch and dinner daily.
Yelp Insight:
“Two words. Simply amazzzzzzing! Great quality sushi leaving me to wonder if I’m in Hawaii! Don’t get me started on their staff’s excellent service and great attitude.” – Yelper Myungho K.
Noblesville, Indiana
If you’re looking for a cozy spot for a nice meal, you must try 9th Street Bistro in Noblesville. This restaurant serves globally-inspired comfort food.
Known for:
Steak and frites, focaccia, chicken pot pie.
Open for:
Dinner Wednesday – Saturday. Closed Sunday – Tuesday.
Yelp Insight:
“OH MY GOODNESS. What a gem. I can’t believe we ~just~ found Chef Samir’s Bistro. Everything about this restaurant is fantastic–service, vibe, cocktails, food. The food was so well done; complex flavors made with simple, local ingredients, thoughtful balance, beautiful presentation. What else could one want for a date night???” – Yelper Colette D.
Fishers, Indiana
I Tre Mori is built with passion and serves unique, authentic Italian Napolitan pizza. The owners worked in the culinary industry in Europe before opening an authentic wood-fired pizzeria in Fishers. The top-notch wood oven comes from Italy.
Known for:
Pizza, bruschetta and tiramisu.
Open for:
Lunch and dinner Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Monday.
Yelp Insight:
“The absolute best pizza in town. A true Italian pizza, just like they do it in Italy. Great atmosphere with the giant pizza oven when you walk in. On a nice day we like to sit out on the patio, enjoy a pizza and a glass of wine. Not to mention the pastas and desserts are to die for!” – Yelper Miles M.
Carmel, Indiana
“Omoni” means “mother” in Korean, and this eatery pays homage to the owner’s mother. The fast-casual style restaurant tucked away in a strip mall on US-31 is perfect for the customer on the go looking for a fresh, healthy meal. Korean dishes feature garlic, soy sauce, green onions, fresh vegetables and other spices.
Known for:
Dolsot bibimbap, a fire-heated stone bowl with rice, meat or tofu, vegetables, a fried egg, sauces and seasonings. Choose your spice level.
Open for:
Lunch and dinner Monday – Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Yelp Insight:
“Not at all what you would expect driving by, but oh my! The food here was absolutely delicious. I’ve been searching for Korean food in the Indy area to curb my craving, and Omoni Grill has done just that.” – Yelper Marion D.
Carmel, Indiana
No Label At The Table is a gluten and dairy-free food company in Carmel. They employ people on the autistic spectrum and provide job training skills.
Known for:
Nutter butter cookies, cookie dough cake, mini pies.
Open for:
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 10 a.m.-4p.m. Saturday. 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday.
Yelp Insight:
“I’ve been here plenty of times and everything I’ve gotten here is so amazing!! I’ve yet to get something I didn’t love. plus all the staff is so friendly. It’s hard to choose my favorite thing because everything has been so tasty and I can’t wait to try more stuff here 🙂 it’s so nice having an-allergy friendly place to go with soooo many options.” – Yelper Emma W.
Westfield, Indiana
Authentic BBQ comes from a lot of regions in America. Ben’s BBQ Shack is mostly rooted in West Kentucky, Texas and West Tennessee. Each piece is smoked the old-fashioned way, just like they do down south.
Known for:
Ribs, pulled pork, brisket and bourbon buttermilk pie.
Open for:
12 p.m. until sold out (or 3 p.m.) Friday-Sunday.
Yelp Insight:
“5 stars! If you pre-order, you skip the line. Ben is the friendliest out there in the BBQ game and the food is so good. If you don’t pre-order, get there early and get in line. And don’t skip on the bourbon buttermilk pie.” – Yelper Matthew S.
Carmel, Indiana
The deli section of Joe’s Butcher Shop offers fresh, made-to-order sandwiches.
Known for:
IPA braised beef sandwich, flank steak sandwich, Italian next door, debris po boy and BLT.
Open for:
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Yelp Insight:
“Evan’s IPA braised beef sandwich is the reason to go to Joe’s Next Door, which is the deli/sandwich counter on the east end of Joe’s Butcher Shop.
I’m not even a person who eats sandwiches. But this is worth it, and everyone in my family agrees it’s the best sandwich they have ever had.” – Yelper Julie K.
Fishers, Indiana
You’ll know you’ve arrived at Ohanalulu, formerly Ohana, when you smell fresh donuts from the parking lot. This place was born out of love for the Hawaiian islands and all things sweet.
Known for:
Create your own donuts (with custom frosting and toppings), ice cream, Dole whip, coffee.
Open for:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Yelp Insight:
“These donuts are AMAZING. The actual donut is super good, with the edges being almost crispy. You can choose just about any toppings you want too. What’s also cool is if you have kids, you can go over and stand and watch them make the donuts for you. Inside is also nice and relaxed. It’s a great spot to meet and catch up with a friend while enjoying a delicious treat. The workers are also super duper kind!! :)” – Yelper Kayte H.
Carmel, Indiana
Specializes in Latin bowls mix mostly Venezuelan, Mexican, Colombian, Peruvian and Argentinian dishes. Bae Latin is located in Carmel, just north of Prairie View Country Club at the corner of 146th Street and River Road.
Known for:
Arepas (gluten-free precooked cornmeal bolus) bombas (Latin Burgers), pepitos (sandwiches made with baguette bread), parrillas (grilled foods) and tacos.
Open for:
Lunch and dinner Tuesday – Sunday. Closed Monday.
Yelp Insight:
“This place is worth the drive from anywhere. The food is fresh and so yummy. We found this place last weekend and are back again this weekend! Highly recommend.” – Yelper Tabetha T.
Carmel, Indiana
A local New Orleans-style joint specializing in Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Known for:
Drunken chicken, maque choux, étouffée, jambalaya and gumbo.
Open for:
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday. 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.
Yelp Insight:
“LOVE THIS PLACE!! Garlic bread and crawfish etoufee are my go to dishes. The vibe of this place is very cool, I like the outdoor seating in the summer time.” – Yelper Caroline C.
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