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Wow, this place may be known for its beer and burgers, but their Sunday brunch is one of the best I've had!
My wife and I headed out to an early brunch and found convenient parking (free on Sundays) along the street. (They open at 9 a.m.) Since it was sunny and very comfortable outside, we chose to sit on the patio overlooking Mass Avenue.
Our server was very attentive and upbeat throughout our breakfast. After she brought our beverages, it didn't take long for our meal to be delivered. Overall service was excellent!
My wife opted for the Eggs Benedict Sandwich - two slices of thick-cut ham, fried egg, smoked gouda, with a house-made spicy brown mustard on a pretzel bun. She chose the sweet potato waffle fries with cinnamon butter ($1 upgrade) as her side. When the waitress set her plate down, we did a double take at the size of the sandwich. I got to sample a bite of the sandwich and we agree that it was delicious. The ham was full of flavor and the mustard and pretzel combo really added depth of flavor to the meal (much like it does on the Ralston burger.) She needed a "to go" box for half the sandwich! She also enjoyed the sweet potato waffle fries. They normally come with house ketchup, but she opted for the upgrade and was glad she did. Delicious!
To go along with my giant cup of coffee, I chose two entrees: French Toast and Bananas Foster (which comes with two slices of bacon) and my side of mixed fruit; and the Ham and Brie Crepe with a side of yogurt and blueberries. The French Toast was huge, nearly two inches thick and had a cake like texture inside the crispy exterior. Cinnamon syrup, powdered sugar, and plenty of bananas covered every bite of the the toast so that each bite gave full flavor. No alcohol flavor was detectable on this version. The crepe was light and had folded slices of ham wrapped inside with gooey cheese.
All the items we ordered were prepared well. If there was any negative at all, it was that the bacon was a little bit soggy and cooled, but still delicious.
I hope some friends will read this and want to join us the next time we go out for brunch. 5 stars all the way!
Ralston's has been very accommodating to the FC Bayern Munich (German soccer) watch parties this season. Most of these have been at breakfast time, 9:30 ET. Breakfast menu is good, and the beer list is outstanding--something to match anyone's taste. The staff is always very responsive and helpful. The backroom where the club meets is all-ages and has darts and shuffleboard. It is an overall great place to watch the games.
Sports bar with OK food. Loud. Good service. Good beer variety, the onion mushroom burger I ordered was over cooked though juicy and just OK. Nothing memorable about it. The beer battered fries were good but I wouldn't go back for them. My partner had the veggie burger and really liked it. I think it was made in house. Good sweet potato fries. Nothing about this place would make me want to return.
Co-workers and I were on a mission to find brunch early on a Saturday morning with alcohol service. Found mimosa's here at 10:30am! The Ham & Brie Crepe with a side of fried potatoes with rosemary was very rich in flavour. The ham was browned nicely. Nice friendly guy waiter, missed his name. $6.00 bucks for the Crepe was a steal.
Had dinner here for the first time on a Friday night and was able to get a table fairly easily. The service was great. Our food had good flavor. My wife had the cremini mushroom flatbread and she thought it was really good. I had the breaded tenderloin. The tenderloin was pretty good. It came on a cornbread bun, which started off being really good but half way through the sandwich I had no bun left. It had broken into many pieces on my plate. The onion petals were decent. I'd like to eat here again and try out their burgers.
Only had a couple of drinks and a snack, but we had a good time. Fast service, good drinks. The sauces with the pretzel bites were great! The place itself isn't much to look at.
Very comfortable atmosphere and great service! I would recommend 31st man flat bread sandwich with mozzarella cheese and a side of soup. The best place to get some warm food a good draft and even play a game of shuffle board.
We're so glad we gave this place a second try!! We visited Ralstons when they first opened and were disappointed; cold food that was needlessly complicated and toooo expensive. We've visited twice this fall and thoroughly enjoyed our sandwiches! My date has gotten the 31st Mann both times we've visited recently and I had the Eggs Benedict sandwich and the Recession Burger. Everything was delicious and the sides were tasty and gernerous. We also appreciate their beer selection! It would be nice if the staff was a little more friendly/professional when we first came in but that would be our ONLY (small) complaint.
Rah Rah for Ralston's. Nice bar with friendly servers, good beers, decent drinks and food that's different from it's little brother, Chatham Tap. Great place to hide from the teeming masses on weekday afternoons.
We sat outside on the patio and really enjoyed this nice little spot. The menu seemed very healthy. My fiancé and I both had flatbread sandwiches and they were wonderful. I didn't care for the champagne dressing..just too tart! Everything else was great so all in all we thought it was a nice place for a light lunch!
Everything we ordered was delicious! The fried brie w raspberry reduction was a great app. On the menu it gives pairing suggestions of food with beer. I ordered the duck flatbread (it's more of a wrap than a pizza) since I had a hefweizen, it was so good. The sweet potato waffle fries were, but ordering the side of cream cheese cinnamon sugar dip made them amazing. I highly recommend!
They have yummy vegetarian options! & shuffle board!
Liv was the best! She helped us with a large group on the patio for a celebration. We tried 5 different appetizers and they were all good!
It was great to be able to eat outside with the dog!
Thanks Liv!
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Loved the patio bar with street side video , you can enjoy the street vibe while enjoying your beer . Though they don’t have the best beer. I am fan of sour beer , but their sours are too sweet like rose wines. IPA were fine . But food is great !!! Tried the wings, loved them . The Philly taste great . So If you here for food and view , you are at good place , for beer Nah
Amazing service, food, and drinks. When we come to Indy we make sure this is one of our stops each time. Absolutely wonderful staff and the food is amazing!!
Super nice place. Great staff. The 'Muerica Fries have amazing beer cheese. The hot mess sandwich was to die for. It's name is very descriptive.
Diverse menu that had a lot of intriguing options for both food and drinks! Unfortunately we were just passing thru for a drive break but we enjoyed drinking the Best Judies (mine was spicy and perfection) while eating some goat cheese marinara knots with some of their unique lemon champagne cucumber slaw 🥰 - Camille was friendly and offered great recommendations, in addition to outstanding service during our visit.
We've been coming to Ralston's regularly now for both the food, service, and drinks! Their pretzel bun burgers/sliders are a favorite of ours as well as their waffle fries that come with a sweet cinnamon cream cheese sauce. There's metered parking out front, although they used that space in the summer for outdoor seating for COVID. They have a great beer/drink selection and draft options too! This place is perfect for dinner or to grab drinks with some colleagues and friends.
5 Stars All the Way, My wife is here for work. We are from California. A co-worker of my wife's recommended this place. Top Notch Service from Josiah, Great Customer, very friendly and made our visit very pleasant & comfortable. Food was delicious. Thank you again, Josiah, for the Great Service.
We loved our food and experience. The nachos were delicious, and we ordered 3 different hamburgers and the peachy pig. Everyone loved their food. Prices were around $10, but you pay extra $2 for fries. The rosemary potatoes were just ok, everything else was outstanding.
We went late on a Saturday when this is mostly a bar. There was karaoke going on, and it was completely ok. Much less crowded than other nearby bars, which is probably the best thing about it.
I loved Ralston's! I visited with a friend and was a little intimidated at first with the atmosphere - it's darker inside and didn't have much of a "homey" feel to me - but things got better from there. Our server was great - he was really polite and took the time to explain what all was good on the menu and what he'd recommend. My food was excellent - I ordered Alexander's Ziti and Cheese and sweet potato fries. I did think my meal was pricey but it was good quality food. I'd definitely come back here again and recommend it as a good place to eat in Indy!
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