Yats Restaurant
(317) 253-8817
5363 N College Ave
Indianapolis,
IN
46220
39.8503
-86.1456
Neighborhoods: Meridian-Kessler, Central Indianapolis
Reviews & Ratings for Yats Restaurant
27 reviews
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Perfect December Lunch
by HelenofTroy
January 13, 2003
I went to Yats on a cold December afternoon not quite sure what to expect. The food was warm and delicious, not to mention cheap. The staff were very friendly and let us sample several other dishes. I am definitely going back the next time I am in Indianapolis.
- Pros: Inexpensive, Delicious food, Great Service
No matter which location, Yats has the best food with quick service & kitschy love for all!
by csbn
March 03, 2009
I absolutely love this place. While I enjoy the downtown location on Mass Ave., I do prefer the College Ave. location for its elbow room. There is no such thing as an "item to avoid" on the Yats menu...it's ALL good. My favorite, chili-cheese crawfish etouffee, is always there. The vegetarian items are absolutely delicious (this from a confirmed anything-a-tarian). Owner Joe is a hoot and always makes the rounds while working in the kitchen AND managing staff. The servings are giant from the money, and if you're lucky, Joe just might give you a freebie to try. I'm a spice wimp, but I love that they have any and all hot sauces, from Indonesian Sambal Oelek to to Cholula's and anything in between. Wimps like me can have the food as presented; if you're adventurous or knowledgeable in hot sauce-ology, you can really go for it.
- Pros: service, servers, clients, flavors & textures of food, owner, ambience, VALUE!!!...need I add?
- Cons: on-street parking can be scarce, wish they were open later & had a downtown delivery-only kitchen for businesses & late nights
Outstanding New Orleans Cuisine and a Great Value Too!
by indyautoguy
June 27, 2008
This is some of the finest New Orleans style food you can get in this city, regardless of the price. Yes, you do get a LOT of food for the money and the drinks are self serve, but the different dishes are absolutely delicious! This is a great alternative to the fast food chains I know of. The owners name is Joe and he is always happy to chat with you if you can catch him. Overall, one of Indy's treasures. We are lucky to have places like this.
Doug S.
- Pros: A Lot of Great Tasting Food for the Money!
- Cons: Not enough seating capacity.
Good inexpensive food in unique environment by Dave B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
April 10, 2008
Yats is a great place to go for good cajun food at a very reasonable (cheap) price. Everything is $5-6 and the menu is posted on a chalkboard. The menu changes daily and when they run oout of something they erase it from the board. All the employees are friendly and the owner (Joe) is always out talking/interacting with the customers. I would definately recommend the White Chicken Chili and the Chili Cheese Etouffee with crawfish!
Flavorful food and what a great value too!
by ganthony
November 24, 2006
This place should be tried by everyone looking beyond the chains in Indy. The gumbo is wonderful, and the variety of etoufee's are good too. It's a unique dining experience, and a great place for food with friends. Not only that, but you'll walk out full for under $7.
- Pros: flavor, simply wonderful
- Cons: not for the timid
Amazing food and fun atmosphere by Megan S. at InsiderPages
Contributor
July 11, 2006
I love eating at this place. The menu changes daily and it's affordable. $5-$6 a plate and you can also get pints to take home. The bread that goes with it too is very good. Parking can be a little tricky and make sure you take cash because they don't take credit cards. If they have the chili cheese crawfish etouffee it's a can't miss.
PROS: price and taste
CONS: parking and cash only
lots of good food
by craglin
June 27, 2006
lots of good food at a great price, my husband and I ate here for $13.00 and it was more than enough. Good customer service as well
Cheap and Tasty Cajun Food in Indy by S R. at InsiderPages
Contributor
June 20, 2006
Yats is a great place with good, cheap food. They have two locations in Indy, one just south of Broad Ripple and another on Massachusettes Ave downtown. They offer a great variety of daily specials including gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya, and other wonderful Cajun creations. They change the menu every day, so you can call ahead to find out what the daily specials are, or just go in and be surprised because they make something for everyone. They offer at least one or two vegetarian options every day too (the spinach mushroom etoufee is great!). All of their entrees are $5, which includes bread, or if you can't decide, they offer a half-and-half combo plate for $6. The food is great for the price.
PROS: good, cheap, tasty food
CONS: can get a little crowded on Friday/Saturday nights
QUICK HOT & SPICY NEW ORLEANS STYLE FOOD
by pilot12
December 27, 2005
Never having been to Indianapolis, we found YATS listed on City Search's best lunches list. At first we didn't even notice it because YATS is barely visible in the window; however, the hot new orleans style food is obviously popular with the local college crowd as they had every table filled but seats change quickly so it wasn't hard finding a table. Order at the counter from a half-dozen choices - food was brought to our table within 5 mins of ordering - hot & spicy and plenty of it. Nothing fancy here but people pack it it in because it is good eating for a very good price (all entrees were $5.50 - $6.50)
- Pros: inexpensive good eats, ecclectic, popular with locals
- Cons: nothing fancy, cash only, can be crowded
Excellent food
by julie70
October 15, 2005
I just cannot get enough Yats! I have loved every meal that I've had there! The spinach and mushroom etouffée is my favorite!!!
My favorite lunch spot
by veramarie
June 17, 2005
A full plate of hot, satisfying food for fast-food prices. Almost everything I've tried here has been excellent, although I do have trouble steering away from my favorite dish, the chili cheese etouffee with crawfish. Good thing they offer a half-and-half plate so you can try two menu items instead of just one. They have also recently added a half-plate option for lighter appetites. But don't bother. Go for the whole thing and save the leftovers if there are any. I love the cozy atmosphere--does get crowded sometimes--but the staff have always been very friendly and get the food out to you quick.
- Pros: Excellent food, Great value, Fun atmosphere
- Cons: Sometimes crowded, No credit cards
