Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar

User Reviews of Scholars Inn Gourmet Cafe and Wine Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Thom S.

4.0 of 5 stars. While I don't think it's fair to slam a place simply because if their decorating choices, I must admit that I would have given Scholars a 5 star rating if they hadn't decided to decorate their place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah O.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here this past Saturday with my sister. The "Devour Downtown" menu was available - 3 courses for $30 which we both ordered. First, the food. My sister had the rocket salad and I had the tapas...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tita P.

3.0 of 5 stars. So, I tried the brunch at Scholars Inn today. One word Great!! I had the three cheese scrambler with a side of bacon. Oh boy do they give you a side of bacon. I had enough bacon to share. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

1.0 of 5 stars. OK I had a slightly horrific experience here. This charming restaurant had once been a staple on my favorites list until they recently renovated it, killing everything good about it along the way. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

1.0 of 5 stars. What a mess! Is it cool and hip? Is it a sports bar? Is it a sports bar with a cool and hip attitude? Is it a hipster hangout? Couldn't tell ya.The food was like dressed up sports bar food, in a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by DeAnna B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Boo! Bring back the crab fondue and the cheaper food. This place has priced itself out of business. I never eat here anymore. I only go for the 1/2-priced martinis (which are quite yummy, I must...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by MJ W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm AMAZED I have not wrote a review for SI. Half priced martinis makes a large group of us young Indy professionals meet there on a consistent basis. I had dinner there last week and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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The Scholars Inn, Indianapolis provides excellent food but the service need some work.

I have been waiting to visit the new Scholars Inn in Indianapolis for some time and Valentines Day seemed the perfect excuse. The food was excellently prepared and the dishes thoughtfully conceived but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fancy out of town guests are always impressed.Martinis are incredible.Chef is willing to accommodate my vegan needs.Service and atmosphere are good!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner and would have to say the cocktails are better than the food - but they have really good cocktails.They have cool decor - but when I was there it was ridiculously loud and my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Good foot, but...

I went to "SI" last night for dinner, which was very tasty. However, we were seated next to the noisy kitchen. The place was empty and for some reason we were stuck there!! The Sicilian flatbread appetizer was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I looooove Scholar's Inn for many reasons:1) Fantastic brunch with half priced mimosa on Sunday - try the Eggs Oscar - nothing like crab, eggs and aspargus deliciously delectable and a fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Is this a gay bar? No one really knows, but the Thursday night that I was here, it sure seemed like it.Martini's are half price on Thursdays, and if my friend didn't have to work the next day I think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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overpriced simple plates

Honestly I don't care how much I spend, but if I am going to spend a fair amount it's because I'm hoping to have my palate satisfied. Not so much...... Service was not bad not great, but the food was boring....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric P.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great place for a few cocktails if you're tired of the gay bars in the city and want a slightly less elegant venue than Nicky Blaine's, and feel totally comfortable bringing your mid-life crisis mom...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah A.

3.0 of 5 stars. We only came to the lounge part, so I can't speak to the restaurant. I wavered between three stars and four, but realized that the four inclination was mostly based on the fantastic chocolate dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Urbanspoon | Incredibly mediocre.

Since the new rehab, the food at "S.I." (which stands for "Scholar's Inn" or...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nichole H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We stopped in here a couple weeks ago when we were tromping around Mass Ave before heading downtown.I had the Tshombe Classic 9 (Skyy Citrus, Splash of Sour, Top with Champagne) Martini which I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Low Lighting & Very Compartmentalized

We heard some good comments on this restaurant. To me, it seemed decorated like a Roman orgy. In addition, the portions were small and the prices - high.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love Eggs Benedict? They have about 8-10 different variations of this popular brunch dish. I tried the Eggs Michelle and found it to be a simple, light, and just hit-the-spot meal. The brunch menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

5.0 of 5 stars. What used to be Scholar's Inn reopened a few months ago as SI Restaurant and Lounge. Yes, it is a totally different restaurant. It's been revamped to offer private, upscale booths downstairs, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David I.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate here for Sunday brunch a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. We sat outside after a ten minute wait. The foyer is tastefully modern in design and really made us curious about the food....
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janel I.

5.0 of 5 stars. On a whim my husband and I had brunch at the Scholar's Inn; we had one of the best breakfasts we've had since leaving Phoenix, AZ. Worth the price, great experience, highly recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Wonderful Brunch

We chose this restaurant for Mother's Day Brunch during Graduation Weekend. My in-laws from GA and CA were visiting, and they still are talking about it! We all loved the decor, the staff, and the food. It was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Ok dinner, bad service

The spicy mussels appetizer was good. The celery root and pear soup was just OK. The waitress had the personality of a pile of rocks, and had to return to the kitchen in order to tell us about the specials....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Excellent sandwiches!

I think that they bake their own breads. The atmosphere is great and so is the food! Highly recomended
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I decided to write a _new_ review for the _new_ Scholar's Inn, since so much has changed. Ever see that SATC episode when Carrie and the fabulous ones go out for a night on the town to that new...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Brunch Has a few Kinks

So I had a less than stellar experience at brunch last Sunday, which happens to good restaurants sometimes. The good news is that the owners and cooks at SI are committed to making it really great - I received...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Brunch is no longer the high point

The remodel is complete - and with the old decor, so has gone the fabulous brunch that Scholars Inn used to have before the new chef arrived. My husband and I, fans of the old SI brunch, were eager to...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pal P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I recently had an opportunity to visit the renovated Scholar's Inn for dinner. The place looks quite slick with high back chairs and long community tables. True to its revamped avatar - it looks like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rhonda C.

3.0 of 5 stars. My favorite thing about Scholar's Inn: Thursday night half-priced martinis - yes please! The Sunday brunch is a must, especially with their oh-so-good bellinis, which I believe are still half-priced...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephanie t.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Scholars Inn on Mass Ave. The decor is beautiful and actually more like LA than any place in Indy I've been (not to say that LA is better) :) just that it generally has very unique decor...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Above Average Food, but Menu Tries too Hard

My wife and I enjoyed her birthday dinner here a week ago. While the hostess was friendly and helpful, I was disappointed that her special occasion was not acknowledged by staff (like Ruth's Chris and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by allison s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Go here for drinks, dessert and the buttermilk dressing. Service is not always great and sometimes pretentious.. but it can also be the place to be seen. I have seen a few Pacer players, and political...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ate here during Devour Downtown Winterfest! I was particularly impressed with their winterfest menu which included their Jammin Potato Cup.....which in essence is some to-die-for-potato soup! The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ryan c.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place could be so much more. Located on Mass Ave it is in the middle of the art district of Indianapolis and in the proximity of a number of other good restaurants and bars. The decor is much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Great weekend brunch

I must agree with previous posts about the dinner that is only slightly above average. The weekend brunch, however, is phenominal. Indy has some great breakfast places (e.g. Hoaglin and Patachou) and this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5 stars in all catergories...

My wife and I went their for her birthday. I am always in reach of new places that are romantic and quiet. There is a very interesting contrast between the outside appearance of the building and the inside. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bucky K.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the sister restaurant to the Scholar's Inn from Bloomington, IN and a fine addition to the Indianapolis dining scene. A little off the beaten path, but that is by no means a bad thing. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Never impressed

I've tried Scholars several times and each time I've been disappointed by the food. It is not bad, by any means, but it certainly doesn't meet the expectations of what I'm paying for the dish. Service has...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Poor service and quality

My husbad and I dined with a party or 8. Our waitress never once told us of the night's specials. I had the herbed tilapia (flavorless), while my husband paid $36 for the worst NY Strip (12 oz.) he has ever...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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Brunch is best

The sunday morning brunch is by far the high point for Scholar's Inn. Try the scramblers or the very rich french toast. Be sure to order lattes and the like extra hot because they tend to come out rat...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Straight from Bloomington

This is my favorite place to have dinner in Indy. Bar none. Amazing and creative dishes, but ones you'll still recognize.Romantic, trendy decor.Go on Thursdays...it's half price martini night...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Great dining in Indy!

My husband and I just returned from F-1 weekend in Indy, and Scholars Inn definitely was one of the high points. Even for a busy weekend, the restaurant was able to seat us very quickly, and the service was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2004
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Try this place!

This restaurant is genuinely one of the coolest places in Indy. It's such a welcome change from all of the crazy chain restaurants that seem to predominate in Indy. The food is excellent, the drinks and wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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Thursday for Drinks

Definitely the place to be for martinis on thursday night, 1/2 price martini night definitely draws a crowd. I have had better martinis, but I definitely haven't had better $4 martinis. The atmosphere is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2004
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Average food and bad service

This restaurant will always be busy because of its beautiful decor and eclectic atmosphere. However, do not expect the food or service to match. The food is average at best but not priced accordingly. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2003
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OpenTable

This 'second generation' Restaurant & Lounge is a historic renovation gem. The century old 2-story building is located in downtown Indianapolis' Massachusetts Avenue art district, an active corridor of...
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AOL CityGuide

arts district dining in an eclectic setting...
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TripAdvisor

one of the best restaurants in indianapolis, and a lovely setting as well. friends have reported some.....
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