OAKLEYS bistro

4.8

2196 reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Welcome to OAKLEYS bistro where food is our passion and sharing it with our guests is our joy! To learn more about us, we encourage you to visit our website at www.oakleysbistro.com; better yet, we invite you to join us and experience for yourself that we love what we do and it shows! We’re honored with local and national recognition such as Indianapolis Monthly’s 2006 “Super Star” and 2005 “Restaurant of the Year” and Bon Appétit’s “hottest restaurant from coast to coast;” but, we most cherish the accolades from our guests. We look forward to welcoming you ~ Steven J. Oakley, Chef/Proprietor...

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(317) 824-1231

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 824-1231
Website
http://www.oakleysbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Steven J. Oakley
Catering
Catering Options Available
Private party facilities
Private Party Options Available, call for details
Private party contact
Chris Hopkins: (317) 824-1231

Location
1464 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Area
NW Indy / Zionsville
Cross Street
86th & Ditch Road
Parking Details
Plenty of well-lit, up front parking is available as well as a ramped drop-off/pick-up curb.
Entertainment
No live entertainment
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner
US$95.00 per person
14 Feb 2023 only
On Valentine's Day we offer a special 3 Course Prix Fixe menu specially created for that day. The 3 courses are Starters, Entrees and Desserts and there are choices in each course for you to choose from. Steve creates an entirely new menu for that day, everyone in your party is sure to find something unique and to their liking.

Popular dishes

Rosemary Boule
dijon butter
- eachUS$5.75
Shrimp Corndog "Beat Bobby Flay" Winner!
bistro honey mustard
- eachUS$2.75
Bacon Wrapped Apricots
tequila soaked apricots, hickory smoked bacon, jalapeño kumquat honey glaze
- 6 PiecesUS$9.75
Tulip Tree Trillium CheeseUS$12.75
baked to order, cherry ginger rosemary jam, marcona almonds, crispy lavosh
Chicken Cordon Bleu "Deviled Eggs"
crispy swiss, ham, roasted chicken
- (3)US$9.75
Foie Gras MousseUS$13.75
sauterne cured, strawberry ginger jam, bingo spiced cashews, toasted country bread
Pineapple Teriyaki Brussel SproutsUS$13.75
scallions, smoked peanuts, celery, ramen crumble
Buffalo CauliflowerUS$13.75
celery, blue cheese, pickled carrots, garlic bread crumbs
Tennessee "Eggrolls"US$11.75
pulled pork, grits, jalapeño, cheddar, bourbon bbq "kale slaw"
Lobster WaffleUS$15.75
basil roasted garlic waffle, lobster, zucchini sauté, mustard cream, crispy leeks, tomato jam
Roasted Red Pepper HummusUS$11.75
red wine pickled feta, cucumber, tomato, olive, tzatziki, fried shishito pepper, pita
Prime Rib "Dumplings"US$14.75
horseradish crème fraiche, bacon pico de gallo, queso fresco, housemade steak sauce

Soups & Salads

Roasted Butternut Squash MapleUS$8.75
three squash relish, fennel pepper whipped cream
Bistro Soup of the DayUS$8.75
seasonal ingredients
Brussel Sprout "Cobb"US$13.75
charred onion, delicata squash, smoked bacon, egg, tomato, apple, avocado mousse, manchego cheese, mustard shallot dressing
Roasted BeetsUS$13.75
red & gold beets, poached pear, pickled red onion, currants, smoked pecan granola, frisee, honey whipped feta cheese
Baby RomaineUS$13.75
sundried tomato, roasted butternut, shaved fennel, spiced walnuts, potato stix, cotija, calabrian chili buttermilk dressing

Entrées

Stanley's MeatloafUS$27.75
chile jam, whipped potato purée, broccoli, carrot, vermont white cheddar cheese, crispy vidalia onion
Salmon FiletUS$30.75
olive oil poached, chile sweet potato purée, shiitake mushroom rangoon, pomegranate molasses
Beef Short RibUS$33.75
potato purée, mushroom ragout, blue cheese, potato latke, sundried tomato escabeche, red pepper coulis
Chicken & Pork Belly "Piccata"US$31.75
roasted garlic fregola, lemon chick pea fries, caper raisin agrodolce, charred broccolini
FettucciniUS$20.75
crushed tomato sauce, roasted garlic ricotta, pancetta
Wild Mushroom "Paella"US$25.75
kale, poached egg, saffron aioli, goat cheese, cauliflower, pickled celery root, delicata squash
TroutUS$32.75
butternut squash sage risotto, muffuletta relish, ratatouille vegetables, piquillo pepper purée, fig balsamic glaze
Duck & DuckUS$35.75
rosemary duck confit arancini, roasted grape & fennel relish, peach fresno chili gastrique, mustard crème fraiche

Sides

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Butternut Squash Risotto
Mac-N-Goat Cheese

What 2,196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Indiana
Innovative
Indiana
Contemporary American
Indianapolis
Innovative
Indianapolis
Contemporary American

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Ricoop
Indiana
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oakley never disappoints. We went for Devour and were just blown away by the quality of the menu choices. As usual we received great service from Donni. And the wine was outstanding too. Always worth the 30 mile drive each way.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always amazing in flavor and plating. Service is on point and the meal is well timed. The lobster waffle continues to hit the mark every time!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. This place has an awesome chef !! The dishes were amazing!!!
GJ
GregJ
Indiana
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and food
SM
SusanM
Indiana
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Every thing was great but our seats were in the very back!
PK
PerryK
Indiana
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Server was great. Food was well above average and you must try their deviled eggs. Apparently their shrimp corn dog is great and has beaten Bobby Flay. Well....it was a disappointment, but it's only $3 so try it for yourself. I may or may not go back.
w
wyandottegirl
Orange County
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and unique menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Four of us enjoyed a birthday celebration at Oakleys and had fabulous food, great service (from Donnie) and loved the atmosphere! Great wines, too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall1food4service1ambience2
I’ve dined at Oakleys on and off since they opened and the service is hit or miss. Due to the cuisine and chef I continue to dine here. However, after taking my clients there this past week I will never return! The waiter ruined the entire experience by rushing us to order, condescending responses, and berating us to order dessert due to the cooks needing to leave. Very unprofessional and embarrassing actually. It’s a shame someone with such prestige would allow front staff to perform in such a manner.
B
Bugs
Indiana
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my husband/family here for his birthday. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Indianapolis. We were excited to see when the chef of this restaurant was featured on Bobby Flay's TV show and beat the famous Bobby Flay! Definitely get the shrimp corn dogs for appetizer. That was the dish he beat Bobby Flay with. Everything on the entree looks great - they're done with so much care, thought, and attention. We come back to this place again and again!
PH
PamH
Indiana
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great neighborhood bistro. The servers are friendly and accommodating. The gourmet food is excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and ambiance. Couldn’t have asked for a better spot to take out of town friends for a nice dinner.
N
Nicole
Indiana
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
The drinks, appetizers and soups/salads were delicious. The main dishes were ok - maybe a bit more dry than expected. The service was decent - they were patient with us but not super outgoing or friendly. Overall the ambiance is nice and the food is good. It’s a little pricey as well, but we will likely return and try it again.
MD
MoraDora
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place the food never disappoints. We talked afterwards and think the best restaurant in Indy. Try the butter squash soup one of my favorites.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is utter perfection! We received a welcome when we arrived and then had one of the most impressive cocktail menus with high end spirits placed in front of us! The mixologist definitely knows what they are doing and crafted a large selection of wonderful libations. The service was incredible! Our waiter and the support staff made sure we wanted for nothing the entire night and did it without interrupting our experience. And the food is on another level! We had some of the most creative, well balanced, composed dishes ever!! You literally can’t go wrong on this menu! And the portions were perfect, we left satisfied but not over feed. And the desserts are must here as well! It’s was one of the best dining experiences my husband and I have ever had. We cannot wait to return!
KN
KathyN
Indiana
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed another wonderful dinner at Oakley's Bistro. The service staff is always friendly and makes the diner comfortable. My husband and I began with a glass of wine to accompany our Caesar and Beet salads and we both chose the meatloaf for our entrees. Everything was delicious. We continue to list Oakley's as one of our favorite restaurants.
L
Localdiner
Indiana
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
It was just ok, the main course meatloaf and steak medallion were over cooked. We ordered the sherbet and chocolate bar for dessert; the sherbet was mainly ice but the chocolate bar was excellent. Nothing was terribly, but was not fantastic as expected. Service was good.
MT
MariaT
Indiana
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, as usual. Our waiter was knowledgeable and very professional. Always love this restaurant.
MW
MargaretW
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Salmon was delicious!
CN
CindyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was perfection all the way through. A friend recommended the restaurant to me and I’m so thankful. I told my family before leaving I want to return on my birthday.The food was impressive. Nothing was left on any of our plates .
KF
KFam
Indiana
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent everything! Magnificently delicious!
BF
BrandiF
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The NYE was even better than the normal menu! I have not enjoyed a meal that much in a while!
AG
AndyG
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oakley's is a perennial top 10 restaurant in Indianapolis. The ambience is great, the staff is well trained, and the food is top notch; both creative and perfectly prepared. This visit, we were there for NYE. The menu was prix fixe, choose 1 app, one entree, 1 dessert. Here's the kicker though: there were ~ 10 choices for the app, 8 for the entree, 4 for the dessert. The place was packed, the bar was making cocktails full-blast, and everything I saw was working like a well-oiled machine. Kudos to Steven Oakley and his team for a flawless night.
NE
NancyE
Indiana
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
New Year’s Eve at oakleys featured a nice expanded menu. The sea bass was excellent. Our appetizers drinks and desserts were good. Service was a bit rushed because the place was packed solid. Not sure why the meal had a fixed price of 95 dollars for a 50-60 dollar meal but I guess it’s hard to find a decent place for New Year’s Eve.
S
Sandy
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
New Years menu was awesome! Great food as always!
O
Omahapj
Omaha
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent corn dogs, entrees perfect size and great flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
A great place for lunch! Chef Oakley offers unique choices for lunch. His soup special corn and truffle was outstanding.
PB
PapaBill
Indiana
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch with my wife!!
d
dawson
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This small restaurant is one of the finest in all of Indianapolis. The food is always unique and wonderful, the service is spectacular and the environment, even though it is in a strip center, is warm and romantic. By far the greatest quality of this bistro is the quality of the food--absolutely great dishes always with flavors that are special. Oakley's bistro--a local treasure.
CT
ChicagoTreeMD
Chicago
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a gem of a find and I've been coming for years. Took my team of 8 there for a holiday lunch and it was amazing. Food was perfect and so was the service for our sizeable group. Steve is one of the best chef's in town and his passion shows through at Oakley's!
DF
DFish
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fortunate to live close enough to eat here regularly. Best bites of food I have had anywhere!
l
lynn
Indiana
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Good neighborhood restaurant, although I like my food with fewer gimmicks. It is still tasty and the service has always been pleasant and efficient. Almost every restaurant is too noisy for me, but there is not much that can be done with such a small space.
C
Crestwoodcharmer
Indiana
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, dinner was perfect! Party of two shared the French onion soup. Unusual preparation but lite, herby and delicious! Followed by the daily special of walleye with capers and olives and the brisket plate. Visually appealing and delicious- a favorite place to dine for everyday and special occasions.
PS
PamS
Indiana
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Unfortunately, we didn’t have a very good experience. The service was not what you expected for all the hype about the restaurant.They weren’t all that busy, they ran out of what we ordered, and it was early ,6:45? The food was ok, a bit too overly adorned. Didn’t feel it was worth the prices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Another stellar dining experience at Oakleys! Noise level was quite a bit louder - holidays, large group, but still a delicious and delightful evening
J
Jane
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great girls nite out with excellent food & drinks!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Annual Christmas dinner date with my husband. We have been going to Oakleys almost every Christmas for 20 years. It’s our Christmas Dinner tradition Love it. One of my favorite this is Shrimp Corn Dogs!
CS
CharlesS
Indiana
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner. Non menu appetizer, seafood schnitzel, was delicious. Salads, wedge and sprouts Caesar were outstanding. Entrees, salmon and New York strip were prepared perfectly. Cocktails and wine suggestions were spot on. No room for dessert, sorry. Restaurant was moderately busy upon arrival but was really bustling within half an hour. Service was very good in spite of the crowd. Once again, Oakleys did not disappoint. Thanks
c
carol
Indiana
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best food around!! Chef Oakley is amazing. The service was also outstanding.

FAQs

OAKLEYS bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. OAKLEYS bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 824-1231.

OAKLEYS bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2196 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(317) 824-1231

Other options

1464 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Additional information

Cross Street
86th & Ditch Road
Area
NW Indy / Zionsville
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
Plenty of well-lit, up front parking is available as well as a ramped drop-off/pick-up curb.
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Steven J. Oakley
Entertainment
No live entertainment
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.oakleysbistro.com/
Phone number
(317) 824-1231
Catering
Catering Options Available
Private party facilities
Private Party Options Available, call for details
Private party contact
Chris Hopkins: (317) 824-1231

OAKLEYS bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner

Duck & Duck

Meatloaf

Stanley's Meatloaf

Starters

Rosemary Boule

Shrimp Corndog "Beat Bobby Flay" Winner!

Bacon Wrapped Apricots

Tulip Tree Trillium CheeseUS$12.75

Chicken Cordon Bleu "Deviled Eggs"

Foie Gras MousseUS$13.75

Pineapple Teriyaki Brussel SproutsUS$13.75

Buffalo CauliflowerUS$13.75

Tennessee "Eggrolls"US$11.75

Lobster WaffleUS$15.75

Roasted Red Pepper HummusUS$11.75

Prime Rib "Dumplings"US$14.75

Soups & Salads

Roasted Butternut Squash MapleUS$8.75

Bistro Soup of the DayUS$8.75

Brussel Sprout "Cobb"US$13.75

Roasted BeetsUS$13.75

Baby RomaineUS$13.75

Entrées

Stanley's MeatloafUS$27.75

Salmon FiletUS$30.75

Beef Short RibUS$33.75

Chicken & Pork Belly "Piccata"US$31.75

FettucciniUS$20.75

Wild Mushroom "Paella"US$25.75

TroutUS$32.75

Duck & DuckUS$35.75

Sides

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Butternut Squash Risotto

Mac-N-Goat Cheese

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