On Broadway

This place is a hidden jewel. The offerings, while they include the expected burgers, include some killer specials. The prime rib is St. Elmo quality at a third the price. Soups are all homemade and Noël, the chef, is a magician.
The atmosphere is perfect for smokers who want non-​smoking restaurant quality food.
Don’t pass this place without trying O.B.‘s fare. It’s great and the staff couldn’t be funnier or more friendly!

Outstanding food! Beer by the quart, and a great atmosphere if you’re looking for a low key night with friends.

It is only fitting that my first review is about On Broadway or «OB’s». While attending Anderson University over the past 4 years Ob’s became our «Cheers», if you will. Not only serving amazing food such as the fish sandwich (always a favorite during lent for the casual Catholic), Prime Rib (weekend special), and ridiculously buttered popcorn (amazing while tipsy) but also offering a homey like setting that creates a special bond between towny and student.
Service is always solid and our favorite bartender Darr, or «Dartender» as we like to call her, never disappoints with stories of the crazy 60’s and 70’s while we drink ourselves in oblivion. She is always punctual with the next quart when you go empty and has even given me a ride home after a couple rough nights. She is amazing with names and rarely ever forgets a face. These type of people give OB’s a good name and without them it would just be another run down towny bar.

I graduated from Anderson University in 2000. I first heard about On Broadway during my junior year when two of my roommates (who were 21) started going there for dinner every week. I turned 21 in December of that year and started joining them. At first I didn’t understand their obsession with the place. A dark, smoky bar that looked like all the others in Anderson.
Still, the place had character so I kept going back with my roommates and before I knew it, my entire social life revolved around people I’d met at OB’s or other friends who went there as frequently as me. No pool table but the dart machine and jukebox kept us entertained around our conversations.
Then I tried the food. For less than $ 5 you can have the best burger in the city or an enormous pork tenderloin sandwich. Add amazing bread sticks, steak fries or waffle fries for a little more. If you don’t want a sandwich, the steaks and chicken breast entrees are also very good. Presented on a styrofoam plate, the food may not be much to look at but once it’s in your mouth, presentation no longer matters. Just enjoy your meal with a quart of Coors Light, Miller Lite or Budweiser and leave satisfied.