Jazz Kitchen, Indianapolis; (c) Soul Of America
Indianapolis Restaurants
Jazz Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1994, and still a premier Jazz club, it attracts a diverse and enthusiastic crowd. Listen to local and national jazz acts and Swing bands. Sets are 8:30p and 10:30p. Thursday is Latin Dance night. Arrive early due to limited onsite parking. Dinners cost $30 and under.
CUISINE: Multi-cuisine
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: $15 Friday and Saturday nights
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Tue 5p-10p, Wed 5p-11p, Thu 5p-3a, Fri-Sat 5p-12p
ADDRESS: 5377 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-253-4900
WEBSITE: https://www.thejazzkitchen.com
Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place
DESCRIPTION: Popular diner with a front counter for quick eats and a middle room for more seating, plus and a major banquet facility in the rear. celebrities and athletes often drop by.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 7a-7p, Sun 8a-7p
ADDRESS: 1831 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317 926-4476
WEBSITE: http://www.kountrykitchenindy.com
Marble’s Southern Cookery
DESCRIPTION: Popular restaurant for after church gatherings. Their specialties include catfish, fried chicken, sweet potato pie and banana pudding. We can testify, the fried chicken is on point. The restaurant has seating for 85. Prices are relatively low. There may be lines out the door for the Sunday Buffet service.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Fri-Sat 11a-7p, Sun 11:30a-6p
ADDRESS: 2310 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-687-0631
WEBSITE: none
Mississippi Belle’s Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Sit-down restaurant that seats 140. All your southern favorites, including great fried chicken, interesting sides and more. The menu always features four sides with a meal.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 2170 East 54th Street, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-466-0522
WEBSITE: none
Chatterbox Tavern
DESCRIPTION: Jazz Club since 1983; attracts diverse crowd who listen to Jazz and R&B in an intimate setting. Seating is often crowded and parking is limited, so arrive early. It occasionally attracts national Jazz artists.
CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 8:30p-until, Fri-Sat 10:30p-2p
ADDRESS: 435 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-636-0584
WEBSITE: http://www.chatterboxjazz.com
The Grand
DESCRIPTION: Blues and R&B music club, busy even during the daytime.
CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for special events
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-3p
ADDRESS: 5462 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-541-0529
WEBSITE: none
King Ribs Bar-B-Q
DESCRIPTION: Patrons line up for “Barbecue Fit For A King”; popular restaurant chain with drive thru windows
CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties include barbecue ribs, chicken, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato pie
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-1a, Sun Noon-10p
ADDRESS: 3145 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-488-0223
WEBSITE: http://kingribsbarbq.com
Bar-B-Q Heaven
DESCRIPTION: A diner serving patrons since 1952; call for take-out
CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties include ribs, chicken, corned beef, salads and sweet potato pie
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE:no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-1a, Thu 11a-2a, Fri-Sat 11a-3a, Sun 2p-10p
ADDRESS: 2515 Martin Luther King Street, Indianapolis, IN MAP
PHONE: 317-926-1667
WEBSITE: http://www.barbqheaven1952.com
Gumbo A Go-Go
DESCRIPTION: Serving award-winning gumbo and Cajun/Creole Cuisine, Gumbo A Go-Go’s menu is a delectable sampling of Louisiana cuisine. Try their classic gumbo, crawfish, chicken or shrimp etouffée, Bogalusa chili and jambalaya – all items served in half, full or quart-sized portions over rice with spiced bread. Side items and other specialties include red beans, chicken Creole, muffulettas, a “Datwich,” a po’ boy with slow cooked turkey, Italian herbs, garlic, tomato sauce and spices, and for vegetarian offerings there is the vegan succotash, or chili-cheese or spinach-artichoke etouffée.
CUISINE: Creole
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 1420 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN
