Recently had the dissatisfaction of having a meal at the Adobo Grill in downtown Indianapolis. Jonathan wanted to go for dinner, and that's where he chose. Although I was a little skeptical, I decided to to and hopefully enjoy the experience. I was very wrong.
When you walk in the front doors, there is a man with an ear piece that clearly runs the host stand. We were then sat in an elevated area that was set on a wooden platform not far from the stand we came to at the front door. After we were seated, it took about ten minutes when a very unpleasant, absentminded waiter came by and took our drink order. He seemed a little snooty, and quite frankly we could both tell that he felt like he had better things to do. After we received our drinks we started talking our day and that's when the real party killer came. A woman pushing a cart with fresh guacamole right past the table, making a loud rolling noise on the platform, almost smacked my elbow. Not only did she not even care if we were in her way, but she continually rolled that cart back and forth throughout the rest of our meal. Definitely a real let down.
Next came our appetizer, where the waiter gave us both "that" look. As soon as he put the tray down he raced away as though he didn't care about us at all. The appetizer, which consisted of three salsas, was mediocre at best, and we honestly didn't eat most of it. The main entrees that we both had, which were fish tacos, tasted EXTREMELY FISHY, and neither of us enjoyed them at all. I love fish and seafood with all my heart, but that fish really tasted like a cat had thrown up her can of kitty food right onto the stove in the back. Absolutely disgusting.
The atmosphere of the Adobo Grill is actually very nice. From the very modern bar, its bright colors and contemporary design, to the men walking around in sombreros singing to tables while playing their guitars, the restaurant as a whole provides a lovely mix between new and old world Mexican themes. This was only my first time going to this establishment, so I'm not your average "seasoned" customer for the Adobo Grill. I can tell you though that for a first impression, I would not recommend this facility for dining, which is mostly due to the poor service and food. I also feel like the food we ate was very overpriced for the overall quality of our meal.
Food: 2.0
Service: 1.0
Atmosphere: 5.0
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Propylaeum
As you walk up the steps to the Propylaeum, you almost have to stop and take in this massive Victorian beauty that has been witness to some of Indiana's finest women since before the turn of the 20th century. Then, when you reach the door, you wonder what can possibly be housed in this enormous building....
After walking through the two different sets of doors to reach the main hallway, taking a look around gives you a first hand look at how life used to be, a time before Facebook and cellphones. On the left side, there is a rather spacious room that includes several sitting areas, a variety of antiques, and an original fireplace. On the right side is a very ornate ten person dining area that is so fancy, you have to stop and admire the craftsmanship. As you continue down the hallway, you notice the incredibly large staircase with wood carvings that seems to command the attention of the room. At the foot of the stairs, we were then greeted by a seemingly grumpy old woman, who then took us back to the tea room for afternoon lunch.
The tea room is where you will have the distinct pleasure of lunching if you do decide to visit the Propylaeum. It is by far the most ornate room in the ten bedroom mansion in my opinion. From floor to ceiling, I was extremely impressed at the old world appeal of this wonderful dining space. Accompanied by the many antiques that hang on the walls, as well as the carved ceiling and sparkling chandelier, you will be taken back to the time when even the wealthiest of people prized the simple things in life. It also has a fireplace, but I'm not sure if they run the fireplace for their lunch service, as afternoon lunch is a relatively new concept for this establishment.
Upon being seated, we were met by a very friendly woman who then handed us our menus and took our drink orders. After inspecting the short but delightful menu, I chose the signature panini. My selection included a seemingly fresh scone and a side salad. Although I felt like the salad was a little dry, the roasted walnuts and lovely raspberry vinaigrette saved the dish. The service was a little slow in my opinion, however I was just taking in the scene and enjoying the time. If you do decide to go to the Propylaeum, you need to know that it is not a Wendy's drive thru. You need to put around an hour aside to really enjoy your stay. After lunch, you are also welcome to go up to the second and third floors to explore the Victorian beauty. That part is up to you though, just know that you will need at least thirty more minutes to see the rest of the house if you choose to do so.
Therefore, if you want to try a new place, backed with tons of old world character, the Propylaeum is a must for the eccentric culinary lover.
Food: 4.0
Atmosphere: 5.0
Service: 5.0
Overall Rating: 4.75
After walking through the two different sets of doors to reach the main hallway, taking a look around gives you a first hand look at how life used to be, a time before Facebook and cellphones. On the left side, there is a rather spacious room that includes several sitting areas, a variety of antiques, and an original fireplace. On the right side is a very ornate ten person dining area that is so fancy, you have to stop and admire the craftsmanship. As you continue down the hallway, you notice the incredibly large staircase with wood carvings that seems to command the attention of the room. At the foot of the stairs, we were then greeted by a seemingly grumpy old woman, who then took us back to the tea room for afternoon lunch.
The tea room is where you will have the distinct pleasure of lunching if you do decide to visit the Propylaeum. It is by far the most ornate room in the ten bedroom mansion in my opinion. From floor to ceiling, I was extremely impressed at the old world appeal of this wonderful dining space. Accompanied by the many antiques that hang on the walls, as well as the carved ceiling and sparkling chandelier, you will be taken back to the time when even the wealthiest of people prized the simple things in life. It also has a fireplace, but I'm not sure if they run the fireplace for their lunch service, as afternoon lunch is a relatively new concept for this establishment.
Upon being seated, we were met by a very friendly woman who then handed us our menus and took our drink orders. After inspecting the short but delightful menu, I chose the signature panini. My selection included a seemingly fresh scone and a side salad. Although I felt like the salad was a little dry, the roasted walnuts and lovely raspberry vinaigrette saved the dish. The service was a little slow in my opinion, however I was just taking in the scene and enjoying the time. If you do decide to go to the Propylaeum, you need to know that it is not a Wendy's drive thru. You need to put around an hour aside to really enjoy your stay. After lunch, you are also welcome to go up to the second and third floors to explore the Victorian beauty. That part is up to you though, just know that you will need at least thirty more minutes to see the rest of the house if you choose to do so.
Therefore, if you want to try a new place, backed with tons of old world character, the Propylaeum is a must for the eccentric culinary lover.
Food: 4.0
Atmosphere: 5.0
Service: 5.0
Overall Rating: 4.75
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