Dunaway's
(317) 638-7663
351 S East St
Indianapolis,
IN
46204
39.7618
-86.1491
Neighborhood: Fletcher Place
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In Short
Indy's only rooftop dining spot features a paneled, deco-style dining room with a large Indiana limestone fireplace, arched doorways and leaded glass windows. The restaurant could survive on looks alone, but it doesn't have to. Appetizers include Moroccan tuna tartare, smoked duck ravioli and crab cakes that puts others to shame. The steaks are substantial and served with noteworthy sides, like porcini-flecked mashed potatoes or mushroom risotto.
User Reviews
www111www
June 06, 2009
Ok, three strikes. I'm done with Dunaway's. I entertained some friends from out of town. They were interested in Dunaway's due to the proximity of Eli Lilly. I had been to the restaurant on two other occasions with similiar poor results. Simply put, the service from the wait staff was slow and seemingly uncaring. I even pulled our waiter aside and asked him to keep a "close eye on us" because my guests wanted to have a good time. Maybe I wasn't clear enough in my request. Our drinks were slow in coming. Entrees were somewhat cold. For 6 of us the bill was close to $600. The rooftop view is unique, but please put a tablecloth over the cheesy WalMart plastic table. Mr Dunaway, you can do better! I can do better too. My next dinner with guests will be at some other high end restaurant in downtown Indy. There are others to choose from. One star for the view. (Insert heavy sigh!)
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mary567
September 03, 2008
Made reservations for 20 to order off of the menu. No written or verbal contract was requested or made. 17 made it for the birthday party. Bill for 17 people was approx $770.00. We were handed our bill plus a $500.00 "extra charge" because our table had not ordered 20 entrees (by the way they were out of the Amish chicken) The owner Jeff Dunaway told that us that he had planned that the table was to have 20 people ordering $60.00 each. Without a contract he had absolutely no right to demand that we pay this charge. Mr. Dunaway then refused to let us leave without paying his fictional charge. The police were called (I am not kidding). They tried to negotiate that we pay half of this charge to diffuse the situation and we refused. Mr. Dunaway told the police that he was taking us to Small Claims Court. I, by the way, had to be taken by ambulance to the emergency room because my heart rate was 150 when the EMT's measured it. By all accounts Mr. Dunaway found it amusing that I was in distress. THIS IS A TRUE STORY. I have been advised by the Restaurant Association that in order for Dunaway to even attempt to tack on this charge it would have to be stated on a contract (there wasn't one) or posted on his menus or walls. And really who would go to a restaurant that stated that the owner can decide on a whim what the bill will be.
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missmoore
August 16, 2008
Had supper there last month before an exhibit. Service was FAIR to POOR. However, the food was fresh, hot and very delicous! The deserts were very good and to our liking. Would come back again next year certainly. Service was very slow and "oh, well ..."
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Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Check, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Notable Wine List, Outdoor Dining
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
