Binkleys Kitchen & Bar

Ordered cabbage and beef soup. Was a ton of beef broth, a little beef and pepper to make it «Korean». Broccoli was cold. Bacon on burger was not good. Burger was frozen and grilled. Gross. At least our drinks were good.

It’s been awhile since I have been to Binkley’s. Our favorite is the thin crust pizza. This trip we tried the appetizer calamari. Excellent! Great sauce with it. Service was great. We sat at the bar and were taken good care of.

Binkley’s is a tough restaurant to rate. The ambiance is upscale and the bar is very nice and we enjoy bringing visitors here. I’ve never had a service issue and I come here about every other week for the past couple years. However rating the food is where it gets difficult. One meal will be two great entrees like a big juicy Binkley burger with creamy delicious mac and cheese and a great salad. The next visit will be a margherita pizza that’s so dry we order marinara to make it edible and discard the leftovers immediately knowing they’d make a lousy next-day’s lunch. When the good cooks are working it’s a treat, when the B team shows up, you regret coming. That seems to be Binkley’s main issue: a lack of consistency. I really do like the place with nice atmosphere, friendly staff, a cool bar, and generally good food.

I love this place. Whenever we go I almost always get a burger because they are so damn good. The service is hit and miss, luckily more hit than miss. It’s a nice cozy local upscale pub that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy when you are dining. Truffle fries are out of this world delicious especially sitting along side a medium burger and a tall glass of beer. I believe that would be my last meal. Smoke house burger, truffle fries and a nice cold brew. Die happy. :)

Pretty nice place. We had several things go wrong, but they were all remedied. We will be back to try other things from the menu. I had the smoke house burger and my wife had the pork chops. Both were very good. We really enjoyed the spinach and artichoke appetizer with chips.

The first thing I noticed when I walked in, on a chilly night, was fire place. I think the hostess over heard me mention the fire place and sat us right in front. As my boyfriend and I sat and looked over the menu, we felt very cozy and «at home» at Binkleys.
The server was great, since we had never been before he was very patient with us and we never felt rushed. I asked for a lighter beer option on draft and he pointed me in the right direction with the Goose Island Pilsner. Instead of truffle fries as an appetizer, we decided to upgrade our side of fries to truffle fries and were not disappointed. My boyfriend had the Black and Blue Burger, which he said was the best burger he has ever had. I had the Mushroom and Swiss Burger, which I felt was a little dry.
All in all, we had a great experience and will be back in the near future!

Binkley’s is the place I think of when I want to go somewhere when it’s freezing cold outside and want a hearty, classy, romantic meal with a glass of wine and a cozy fireplace to set the tone and atmosphere.
I always seem to get some sort of pasta dish — I’m not sure if this is because that’s the only veggie options they have or if it’s because that’s all that I crave when I come here.
All personal experiences aside, Binkley’s is overall pretty good. Is it a culinary experience that has a dish that has me going back time and time again? Absolutely not. But it’s the atmosphere that brings me back for me (usually in the winter time).

This is an amazing corner bar, family gatherings and everything else spot! The staff is amazing, the food is awesome. drink specials are great I just love love and love this place!

Decent price, good portions, great beer list, good drink specials. Decent neighborhood restaurant. Service has been great each time we’ve been. If you are looking for standard American fare and in the area — good place to go
Food: ⁴⁄₅
Service: ⁴⁄₅
Location: ⁴⁄₅ — thank you for having some parking!

I was here for a catered meeting, so I don’t know if the food and service is representative of the norm, but what I ate was great! We had hot artichoke dip with tortilla chips and thin crust pizza, both of which were good. (I’m not a fan of cracker-​like pizza crust, and maybe I was just hungry, but this one was delicious.)
We had a very large group, and the restaurant was able to accommodate us in a private room with multiple tables. There was even a hookup for a laptop to show a PowerPoint presentation. It’s a nice place to have a meeting, that’s for sure.

I recently was interviewed by a local radio station about something I know a little bit about… breaded tenderloins… and they suggested Binkley’s as the place to meet.
Upon entering, I was struck by how open it was. It just seemed… comfortable. I REALLY like the atmosphere. It’s hard to strike that balance between cozy and cramped, but Binkley’s has done it perfectly.
Our waiter was attentive and professional. When he saw we were conducting business, he did a great job of taking care of our needs without hovering over us.
We both had the breaded tenderloin, and this was one fine tenderloin. Hand cut and breaded, it wasn’t pounded out paper thin, but has a very nice texture. The meat was moist and tender. The breading was really good, but lacked that little something that pushed it to the outstanding category.
The fries, though were AWESOME.
It was a pleasant experience, the service was great, and the price was right. I’ll certainly be back!

We had been here before and really liked. But was not impressed at all this time around.
The service was ok… not bad, but not great. Our waiter Chris did not seem happy to be at work. It took him a while to greet us. We ordered 2 appetizers the truffle fries and tater tots. They were really good.
But Chris walked off before getting our dinner order. He did not ask just said ok and walked off.
The appetizers made us excited for our dinner entrées. But they were disappointing. My steak was cooked well, the mac and cheese was good (super creamy), and the broccoli was tender but had crispness to it.
My husband found his steak to be unseasoned. When Chris asked how was it, my husband said not good. Chris walked away. You could see my husband ate less than ½ of the steak.
Chris dropped off the check and did bad waiter thing of trying to nice at the end.
The two stars were just because the appetizers were so good. Or this would have been a one star.

So we came for beer and appetizers. We’ve been not so impressed before so we thought we go small. We had the nachos and chicken fingers. The nachos we not crisp and very soggy. Still good but not after the cheese cooled. The chicken tenders were really good. Not greasy! Will try dinner another night but staff was helpful and server was attentive. They did have good drink specials! It’s worth a drink

I went to Binkley’s for the Hoosier Pork Tenderloin – but the restaurant is actually pretty solid all around.
They have a nice interior (a fireplace is always a plus) and the wait staff is very helpful. There is a pretty full menu of mostly american traditional fare and decent beer selection.
The tenderloin was spot on – not huge like the aristocrat but pretty juicy and the crust wasn’t overly oily. The bun was also pretty good.
The only thing that wasn’t great was the key lime pie for dessert. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t bad, but it didn’t taste as if it were made there…

Love their drink specials throughout the week. The food is decent for American bar/​pub food. It is pretty easy to find something for every kind of eater. Their outside patio in the warmer months is fabulous. I do wish they would change up their menu a bit but that’s not their jam. Friendly bartenders as well.

After a couple of tries at making it to Binkley’s Kitchen & Bar, I think I finally figured out the trick for arriving at a time when one can get a decent parking spot — arrive at the earliest part of the dinner hour and everything should work out fine.
While parking may not be a big issue for many of you, it’s always a serious concern for someone in a wheelchair. This is especially true when the driver is a wheelchair user. It’s absolutely essential to get a spot that allows for easy access in/​out of my car. Truthfully, the Binkley’s parking lot kind of sucks. It has one, yes one, accessible parking spot and it’s most certainly NOT ADA compliant even if it is right next to the restaurant’s rear entrance. There are a couple of «end» spots that could potentially work, but if you arrive in the middle of a meal you’ll likely struggle to find a spot as I have twice. Strangely enough, the rest of the restaurant is remarkably accessible including the layout, table design, and restrooms. There is one area that utilizes higher tables, but it’s a small area and there’s plenty of other options.
One of the other Unilocalers described Binkley’s as sort of an upscale Applebee’s, a description that seems a little harsh yet isn’t too far removed from the truth. While Binkley’s tends to have dining options that you would absolutely never find at Applebee’s, like swordfish on the menu tonight, for the most part it’s a nice middle-​of-​the-​road establishment between casual and fine dining. You could definitely spend a pretty penny here, but you can also easily eat for under $ 15.
They have options ranging from burgers to pizza to pasta to steaks to a few «meal» options that lean more toward the fine dining arena. I opted for a burger, well done, with American cheese along with fries as a side (they have other side options) and my usual unsweetened iced tea. You can upgrade to cup of soup/​salad for $ 1.99 and they also have a gluten free bun option for an extra $ 1.99.
The burger was delivered as ordered with a few side items (lettuce, tomato, pickle). The burger is an ample ½ pound patty, though I have to admit that it didn’t really «feel» like ½ pound. However, it was a good sandwich. The bun was rather ordinary and slightly detracted from the overall taste.
The french fries were surprisingly abundant. They are nicely browned, thinner, and very tasty. They had a terrific texture to them. While the order was large, I hadn’t eaten all day and had no trouble finishing the meal.
The unsweetened iced tea was tasty and I was offered a single refill. I did get the feeling if I’d hung out a bit longer that I would have been offered another.
Binkley’s offers outside dining during weather-​appropriate times. The décor is contemporary yet casual. I arrived at a time with only a couple parties present and was told «pick a table.» I did, um, «not that one it’s reserved.» Out of fairness, she was VERY nice about it. As I’m both indecisive and a Libra, I finally told her to pick and I was happy with the four-​top she chose.
Our server, Damien, was attentive and friendly throughout our time at the restaurant. It wasn’t quite the service that would make me think «Oh, I can’t wait to go back,» but he was friendly, helpful, and proficient.
Binkley’s loses one star for the challenging parking situation that could prove really challenging for those with mobility issues. I saw quite a few older folks go in and the neighborhood Binkley’s is in tends to skew toward both up-​and-​coming families and older folks.
After initially giving Binkley’s a 3-​Star rating, a good night’s sleep made me realize that I really did enjoy the place’s atmosphere, food, and service. While I’d be more comfortable with a 3.5 rating, that’s not an option and the 3-​star rating feels a bit low for what was an enjoyable experience overall. It seems like you have to enter this experience with reasonable expectations, because this is a restaurant that weaves together casual with some traits usually found in finer dining. So be it.
So, the morning after my initial review I’m editing it to elevate Binkley’s from a three to a four-​star rating.

Not impressed. I think the highlight of the meal was that they had house wine for maybe around $ 5.50. I ordered the beer cheese and pretzel and the pesto tortellini. The beer cheese tasted exactly like a Velveeta cheese and beer dip that I’ve made at home before. That’s basically all there is to that recipe, Velveeta cheese melted with a little beer added. Don’t get me wrong — it tasted good, but it wasn’t worth going out for.
The pesto tortellini came served with chicken even though I didn’t order it with chicken. It took me a while to even flag down our waiter to let him know there was an issue. He brought a new plate without chicken and apologized, blaming the kitchen, but didn’t comp anything or seem to realize that it’s a big deal to serve meat accidentally to a vegetarian. Then, when I finally got to eat, the pesto tortellini mostly just tasted like cream. There was very little basil in the pesto. Evidently, this is a «Binkley’s Favorite». If this is the best they’ve got, it’s not very good.
My friend and I stayed a while and talked and drank. i felt like the waiter was trying to rush us out even though there was no one waiting. When I said thanks to him as we left, he didn’t even respond or look up. Maybe he didn’t hear me, but he just started clearing our glasses away. Another thing I noticed was that the waiter explained the beer specials to a table of two men, but failed to do the same for my girl friend and me. I guess he assumed that women don’t drink beer. Newsflash: many women drink beer. There are plenty of better options in Broad Ripple, don’t waste your time here. Or just sit at the bar and ask what the beer specials are…

Binkleys is one of those places that gets a solid «good» from me. Nothing special, but serves its purpose. It’s my go to spot when I can’t decide on what I want for dinner — they have a little bit of everything.
I usually order the Strawberry Chicken salad and it’s definitely good (don’t take one of the waitress’ recommendations and get the chicken blackened, ew) but have also enjoyed several burgers, wraps and even some pasta.
None of the food blows me away but its always consistent and the staff is friendly so I’ll keep coming back.

Binkleys is a great choice for hanging out with a group of friends, grabbing drinks after work, or a casual date.
They do not have an incredibly unique menu, but they do offer a wide variety of food options.
That being said; they do have truffle fries; don’t pass up them up.
** If you are getting a burger or dish with fries, ask to upgrade to the truffle fries. DELICIOUS.
Not all barbecue chicken pizzas are made equal. I am generally not a fan: but Binkleys does it right. Go for the thin crust, that’s their specialty.
Type A? Their pulled pork nachos are made for you. Yes, I did just recommend nachos. They come to you neatly organized; I believe in two rows of 5 or 6. Neatly laid out and perfectly sorted with all the fixings perfectly in place.
They also have parking available behind the restaurant (if you are lucky enough to grab a spot!)

Binkleys is a solid choice. A variety of food options that are pretty typical restaurant food. I’ve always had good service and good food, though it’s not out of this world delicious. I like their personal pan sized pizzas.
Also great for groups!