Bazbeaux Pizza
Bazbeaux Pizza is about a two block walk from the Murat Center. With two other locations around the Indianapolis area, the restaurant offers a variety of specialty pizzas and toppings. Start your meal with a Greek salad, spinach salad, crab salad, salad nicoise or garlic bread. Traditional pizza toppings such as black olives, mushrooms, green peppers and pepperoni are offered along with more exotic choices such as fresh goat cheese, Cajun shrimp, snow pea pods, black bean dip and hearts of palm. For those looking for something other than pizza, a selection of sandwiches is available. Wine and beer lovers should enjoy the extensive selection of the beverages.
Bazbeaux Pizza
334 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 636-7662
bazbeaux.com
The Rathskeller
The Rathskeller is located in the historic Anthenaeum building right next to the Murat Center. The restaurant is the city's oldest, in operation since 1894. Specializing in German cuisine, the menu is quite extensive, featuring a large selection of chicken, pork, beef and seafood dishes. Start your meal with one of 15 different appetizers including baked brie, Brat 'n Kraut Balls, stuffed mushrooms and pesto French bread. Continue your meal with a soup or salad including Ochsenschwanz Suppe, Wurst Salat or Greek salad. German favorites include Schnitzel, Sauerbraten and Rouladen. As would be expected with a German restaurant, a very large selection of imported beers are offered.
The Rathsekller
401 E. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 655-2755
rathskeller.com
The Elbow Room
Four blocks from the Murat Center is a distinctive flat iron building in which the Elbow Room is located. The menu features American standards chicken fingers, Philly style cheese steak, including club sandwich and reuben sandwich. Those looking for a local choice should be sure to try the pork tenderloin sandwich, a regional specialty. Burgers including hamburgers, bison burgers and veggie burgers are available. Nightly drink specials rotate throughout the days of the week . Televisions in the bar have sports packages making the restaurant idea for viewing the big game.
The Elbow Room
605 N Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 635-3354
elbowroompub.com