Sabbatical - Broad Ripple, IN

Wednesday April 10, 2013

Sabbatical

921 Broad Ripple Ave

Indianapolis, IN 46220

317-253-5252

Website: http://www.sabbaticalindy.com/
Type of Food: Small Plates

Price: $6.00 - $33.00

Date Potential: 2^nd Date

Dress: Casual to Business Casual

Entrée: 3/5 stars

Atmosphere: 2/5 stars

Atmosphere

Sitting on porch of this restaurant was nice on a mild spring evening. My dining partner and I were given the chance to people watch, as well as enjoy each other’s company without the typical “bar scene” of Broad Ripple Ave. You can tell the restaurant is still working on finding its niche and style, as many areas still have the original La Jolla decorations and signs posted.

 

Service

The servers were nice and knowledgeable, but this is not a place to go if you have limited dining time. There were not many patrons inside or out - I believe we counted 15 in total - yet the food service was extremely slow.

 

Food/Drinks

We sampled a plate of bread and truffle butter, grilled chicken skewers in Thai peanut sauce, and pulled pork sliders. Overall I would give the win to the pulled pork sliders. The bread and truffle butter was a nice treat but nothing to rave about. The chicken was well cooked, and the peanut sauce was well made but was a bit thicker than I was used to and could use a bit more heat for the Thai food crowd. The pulled pork sliders were two rolls with nicely cooked pork and onion straws on top. The meat was tender and the onion straws added the crunch and salt needed to round out the dish.

 

Overview

Overall I would return to Sabbatical, as their food was decent and they have a large selection of craft beers and wine. However, I would save this specific spot for more of a light appetizer course or a mid-day stop to relax rather than a full meal, as acquiring a large amount of food from this establishment could break the bank.

 

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