Real restaurants within walking distance of Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in downtown Indianapolis. Distances and ratings come from Google Maps.
Kilroy’s Bar N’ Grill
201 S Meridian St, Indianapolis · 11:00 AM-1:00 AM (Fri-Sat until 2:00 AM). One of the closest options to the arena, a sports bar.
St. Elmo Steak House
127 S Illinois St, Indianapolis · 4:00-10:00 PM (Fri until 11:00 PM, Sat 3:00-11:00 PM). An Indianapolis institution since 1902, famous for its fiery shrimp cocktail.
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian St, Indianapolis · 11:00 AM-12:00 AM (Wed-Thu until 1:00 AM, Fri until 2:00 AM, Sat 12:00 PM-2:00 AM, Sun 4:00-11:00 PM). Indiana’s oldest bar, with live blues music.
Harry & Izzy’s
153 S Illinois St, Indianapolis · 11:00 AM-10:00 PM (Fri-Sat until 11:00 PM, Sun 12:00-9:00 PM). A sister restaurant to St. Elmo Steak House.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
117 E Washington St, Indianapolis · 11:30 AM-10:00 PM (Fri-Sat until 10:30 PM, Sun until 9:00 PM). A Brazilian steakhouse.
Shapiro’s Delicatessen
808 S Meridian St, Indianapolis · 9:00/10:00 AM-7:30 PM. An Indianapolis institution since 1905. It closes at 7:30 PM, so check the time before a night game.
Cafe Patachou
225 W Washington St, Indianapolis · 7:00 AM (Sat-Sun from 8:00 AM)-3:00 PM. A beloved local brunch cafe, but it closes at 3:00 PM every day, so it won’t work before a night game — best for a day game or an early visit.
Iaria’s Italian Restaurant
317 S College Ave, Indianapolis · Tue-Thu 4:30-9:00 PM, Fri-Sat 4:30-9:30 PM, closed Mon and Sun. A traditional Indianapolis Italian restaurant since 1933. Note it’s closed Mondays and Sundays.