Mass Ave
Trendy, artsy, eclectic — the best restaurant variety downtown
🚶 10-15 min walk from Convention Center
Indianapolis's arts and cultural district. Massachusetts Avenue runs diagonally through downtown with an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, galleries, and boutiques. Walkable from the Convention Center in 10-15 minutes.
Highlights
- Best restaurant density in Indianapolis — from tacos to fine dining
- Art galleries and live theater (Indiana Repertory Theatre)
- Craft cocktail bars and breweries
- Boutique shopping and vintage stores
- Street murals and public art
Restaurants & Bars
“Coffee shop by day, cocktail bar by night — tapas, craft cocktails, and live performance art on Mass Ave”
721 Massachusetts Ave
Aroma Indian Kitchen
Indian
“Authentic Indian cuisine on Mass Ave with a lunch buffet popular with the downtown crowd”
435 Massachusetts Ave
Bakersfield Mass Ave
Mexican / Tacos
“Street tacos, 100+ tequilas, and whiskey — the Mass Ave spot for a fun, lively dinner”
334 Massachusetts Ave
Bazbeaux Pizza
Pizza
“Indy's beloved gourmet pizza since 1988 — creative toppings, fresh ingredients, Mass Ave institution”
329 Massachusetts Ave
Blind Tiger
Craft Cocktails / Speakeasy
“Hidden speakeasy with craft cocktails and a moody, intimate vibe — check their calendar for events”
304 E New York St
BODHI
Thai
“Upscale Thai with intense flavors in a stunning Mass Ave setting — the special-occasion Thai spot in Indy”
922 Massachusetts Ave
BRU Burger Bar
Burgers / American
“Creative gourmet burgers on Mass Ave — the original location since 2011”
410 Massachusetts Ave
Commission Row
New American
“Upscale New American dining in the Mass Ave corridor with a chef-driven seasonal menu”
110 S Delaware St
Goodfellas Pizzeria
Pizza
“Giant New York-style slices on Mass Ave — breadsticks are insane, great late-night option on weekends”
545 Massachusetts Ave
Livery
Latin American
“Latin-inspired fine dining in a gorgeous restored 1890s horse livery — one of the hottest restaurants in Indy”
720 N College Ave
“Open until 3 AM every night with cheap drinks — the no-frills late-night spot north of Mass Ave”
934 N Pennsylvania St
“Craft cocktails made with care by chic bartenders — intimate Mass Ave bar with a polished vibe”
608 Massachusetts Ave
Craft Cocktails / Entertainment
“Duckpin bowling, pinball machines, and craft cocktails in the Bottleworks District — entertainment meets nightlife”
856 Carrollton Ave
Salt on Mass
Seafood & Steak
“Upscale-casual seafood and steak with a scratch kitchen — no freezers, all fresh”
505 Massachusetts Ave
Thaitanium
Thai
“Huge portions of legit Thai food with good vegan options on Mass Ave — casual, affordable, and filling”
735 Massachusetts Ave
The Eagle Mass Ave
Southern / Fried Chicken
“The best fried chicken on Mass Ave — brined in-house, crispy outside, juicy inside”
310 Massachusetts Ave
The Garage Food Hall
Food Hall / Multi-Vendor
“20+ food vendors under one roof in the Bottleworks District — lobster rolls, tacos, poke, fish & chips, and more”
906 Carrollton Ave
The Oakmont
“Great food, fun cocktails, weekend brunch, and a DJ — polished neighborhood bar near Mass Ave”
323 N Delaware St
The Rathskeller
German / American
“Indianapolis' oldest restaurant — German food and huge outdoor biergarten in the historic Athenaeum building since 1894”
401 E Michigan St
“Hidden speakeasy inside Goodfellas Pizzeria — eclectic atmosphere, late-night drinks until 3 AM on weekends”
545 Massachusetts Ave
Yats
Cajun / Creole
“Cheap, fast, insanely flavorful Cajun food — locals line up for the daily specials”
885 Massachusetts Ave
Hotels
Bottleworks Hotel
“Stunning boutique hotel in the restored 1930s Coca-Cola bottling plant — rated #1 boutique hotel in the US”
850 Massachusetts Ave