Brewstone
Beer Company
3720 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-577-7800
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Type of Food: American Pub
Type of Food: American Pub
Price: $8.00 - $33.00
Date Potential: First date drinks and
appetizers
Dress: Casual to straight from work
attire
Appetizers: 4/5 stars
Entrée: 1/5 stars
Atmosphere: 3/5 stars
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
Walking up to the
Brewstone in January is a bit unimpressive. During a Midwestern winter that can
be expected of most places, but the patio still looked like a forgotten space
with furniture left out to (hopefully) withstand the elements. Once inside we
were greeted nicely by the two hostesses standing behind a large structure
which seems to serve as a “hang out” spot for employees. We were quickly seated
towards the rear of the restaurant near a fire place. From our table we had a
good view of the entire restaurant, which centers around a medium-sized bar
area. I would expect this to be the main attraction in a restaurant labeled as
a beer company, but the design left something to be desired. The area seemed
cramped, dark, and unwelcoming to diners. I would not recommend this as a
family spot, given that the restaurant is centered around the bar, the
televisions almost exclusively play sports channels, and the music is late 80s
to early 90s pop.
Service
Our
waitress, Karyl, greeted us promptly and was helpful and polite. I was
disappointed to learn that this “beer company” does not brew any of its own
beers; however, they do carry a large variety on tap which includes many local
companies. Our waitress suggested we begin with the lettuce wraps, and I am
glad she did.
Food
The
lettuce was crunchy and looked fresh but felt a bit frozen towards the stem,
and the chicken filling was a sweet and spicy delight. I would recommend this
dish to any patron looking for a light but flavorful starter. We then had our
meal: I ordered the Brewstone burger, and my dining partner had the mac &
cheese. My dining partner won this round. The burger consisted of a medium rare
patty topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, and onion
rings. With this many toppings one would expect a burst of flavor in every bite;
unfortunately, this is an incorrect assumption. The burger was cooked to a
proper medium rare, but all of the toppings lacked flavor. The bacon was lost
in a sea of lackluster BBQ sauce, greasy cheese, and soggy onion rings. I was
only able to eat half before giving up on this dish, but luckily my dining
partner’s mac & cheese was almost spot-on. The noodle were cooked well,
covered in a gooey but not overpowering cheese, and topped with nicely grilled
pieces of chicken. I am lucky that she is good at sharing!
Overview
Overall
I would give Brewstone a second try, as the appetizer and my dining partner's
entrée were both excellent and worth the price. I will be interested to see
what the restaurant looks and feels like in the warmer months.
one thing i have to say that i dislike about Brewstone is that they only have a lunch menu monday through friday. i went there with my guy on a saturday afternoon, and we ended up getting an appetizer instead of a meal since most people don't want a steak at noon.
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