Yats Restaurant

03/03/09

No matter which location, Yats has the best food with quick service & kitschy love for all!

by csbn at Citysearch

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

06/27/08

Outstanding New Orleans Cuisine and a Great Value Too!

by indyautoguy at Citysearch

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.

11/24/06

Flavorful food and what a great value too!

by ganthony at Citysearch

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

06/27/06

lots of good food

by craglin at Citysearch

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

10/15/05

Excellent food

by julie70 at Citysearch

I just cannot get enough Yats! I have loved every meal that I've had there! The spinach and mushroom etouffée is my favorite!!!

06/17/05

My favorite lunch spot

by veramarie at Citysearch

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

06/10/05

Good n' cheap

by slburton3 at Citysearch

I've been to the Broad Ripple location only. Although I can't speak to the authenticity of the cuisine, I can tell you it is quite tasty! The value is definitely great- you get a lot for your dollar here. Yes, it is only cash so think ahead a bit. Everything I've tried here has been good, and plenty spicy for me. Definitely worth a stop.

• Pros: cheap, cheap, cheap
• Cons: good, good, good

02/27/05

Yats - Great food, but cash only.

by pinnacle_place at Citysearch

This place has some wonderful creole food. I travel to New Orleans about 15-20 time a year and I have finally found a place in indy that brings home the flavor of the "BIG EASY". The food is out-of-this world!!! They also have a hot spot (free wi-fi) for your laptop or other internet ready gadget. Overall, I would recommend this establishment to everyone. The prices are great. meal is $5.50 - $6.50. Got to love that!!!! The staff is very friendly and unlike New Orleans, they all have teeth. The only downer is it is a CASH ONLY establishment. This is not the next VISA commercial restaurant. and no they don't take America Express.

• Pros: price, food
• Cons: cash only, limited menu

07/19/04

Excellent cajun/creole food for only $5!

by wundrwomynn at Citysearch

Yats is unbelievable. Each dish is only $5 and the portions are generous. The owner is from New Orleans so you bet that the recipes are authentic. I personally love the crawfish etoufee which is made tastier by adding a chili/cheese type flavoring. My husband likes the red beans and rice. No bland food here! Plus they have a million different hot sauces you can try. I like the spicy garlic. Each dish also comes with French bread. Check this place out!

• Pros: Cheap, Fast, Authentic

04/16/04

Best cheaps eats by far!

by macattak at Citysearch

This place would be great at three times the price! $5 for what's on the menu everyday. $6 for half & half. You can't go wrong if you like Creole that's for sure. If you've never tried it, what are you waiting for? You can drop a fiver to find out - you'll be glad you did,