tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post169603530561312770..comments2024-03-01T11:09:22.394-05:00Comments on Indianapolis Restaurant Scene: Broad Ripple BrewpubErin in Indyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06236924407558284371noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-58744860173129481772013-04-23T08:09:10.405-04:002013-04-23T08:09:10.405-04:00Went last night for dinner around 6:30–7 PM. Huz w...Went last night for dinner around 6:30–7 PM. Huz wanted to eat outside to enjoy the spring weather and suggested Broad Ripple. Google misinformed me that Monon Food Company was closed on Mondays; we like the tacos there.<br /><br />Huz said he could go for a burger so he chose a Brewpub Burger (special hand-pattied burger grilled medium to well-done on a kaiser bun,$8.50 + $1 up-charge for cheese). Asked for it cooked medium and it came out practically well-done. He also got a draft beer ($3) that he wasn't crazy about but that's not their doing.<br /><br />I ordered off the specials menu—Parmesan Crusted Grouper Cheeks (the sweetest, most tender cuts of the grouper are dredged in seasoned cornmeal and grated Parmesan cheese, flat grilled, and served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce, $ 9.75). The fish was okay but didn't cover the bun and the veg included pickles, which I don't like. I asked for pub fries instead of potato chips and, while good, not worth the $3 up-charge.<br /><br /><br /><br />Overall we felt the food was fairly generic, food service-type options, especially for the price. The buns weren't special and the patties didn't stand out. Service was sufficient—not exemplary, not awful—but the environment was noisy (and we ate outside). We won't go there again.Sacha Bradyhttp://twitter.com/ziggednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-82435611407942027392012-08-02T21:05:06.144-04:002012-08-02T21:05:06.144-04:00A few of our faves: Plowman's platter; turkey...A few of our faves: Plowman's platter; turkey manhattan; fish and chips; bison burger; vegan dolmades<br /><br />Agree with the others - the weekly specials are the best bets. You must've been there at an off time (or for lunch). The service has always been fine for us at dinner, and I'd guess we've eaten there at least 50 times since moving here in 2004.Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-40385662725601899682012-08-02T11:35:44.499-04:002012-08-02T11:35:44.499-04:00Weekly specials. That's where it is at. And th...Weekly specials. That's where it is at. And the rare occasions they have they chorizo and potato tacos? lookout! That can be the best taco in town. The specials are usually quite current on their website, but I cross-reference their Facebook page to make sure. I had a great, light lunch the other day of elotes loco and a Tart Lizzie.<br /><br />http://www.broadripplebrewpub.com/brbspecials.html<br /><br />The beers from the cask/beer engine is also recommended... <br /><br />The deserts are pretty darn good, too (a number of them have usually been made by Rene's bakery - the brewpub is where we discovered the flourless chocolate torte)Tom Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707908109402031352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-8422633245155428052012-08-02T10:29:39.199-04:002012-08-02T10:29:39.199-04:00I went a few years ago for the first (and only) ti...I went a few years ago for the first (and only) time.<br /><br />The atmosphere was not appealing to me, nor was the beer that the server recommended for me.<br /><br />I had a scotch egg pizza, ad I wanted to try two of their specialties. It was pretty awful (yeah maybe I ordered "the wrong thing" but I think only good things should be on a menu). Sampled what my family had and was not impressed either. I doubt I will ever go back.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240402494577070232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-45534801393582558812012-08-02T10:27:01.950-04:002012-08-02T10:27:01.950-04:00I usually get a half order of fish-n-chips. One o...I usually get a half order of fish-n-chips. One of the best in town. I have also had some very good specials.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182232500643318721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-90526754538836482992012-08-02T10:17:59.659-04:002012-08-02T10:17:59.659-04:00I have had the Herdsman chili and it is good, howe...I have had the Herdsman chili and it is good, however, the lack of service and the frat-house smell do keep me away....Becky Lukovichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713707437591006643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-63305881767632351562012-08-02T10:00:48.512-04:002012-08-02T10:00:48.512-04:00Ah, the Brew Pub. I like the pizza and the Herdsma...Ah, the Brew Pub. I like the pizza and the Herdsman's chili, but always look at the weekly specials. Even though it's a big menu, I have to say, in general, I'm not in love with the food here. So there are a lot of things you can order, but I feel like I have more misses than hits.beffuhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05685152612447399576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700721558717637465.post-51740658648099466022012-08-02T09:37:29.264-04:002012-08-02T09:37:29.264-04:00The Spinach Melt and Nancy's Nutty Burger are ...The Spinach Melt and Nancy's Nutty Burger are my two stand-by favorites at BRBP. However, I like to order off of their weekly specials menu, too. Never had their pizza; never even thought of trying it because there are so many other unique things on the menu. Hubby likes the bangers & mash.frangstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04674774084627257891noreply@blogger.com