Bynum’s Steakhouse

Reviews

• J M.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  I find Bynum's Steakhouse to be my favourite steakhouse in Indianapolis.   I have tried everyone in Indy including the one that is known only for cocktail sauce. The provisions are of amasing quality and cooked to perfection. My favourite is the Bone-in Ribeye.  I have never had a better tasting steak anywhere.  Second is the 32 ounce Bone-in Prime Rib.  This cut is all flavour and melts in your mouth.  The seasoning is simple unlike some who cover their quality with tons of granulated garlic, onion powder, and salt.  
  The French Onion Soup is worth giving your first born away in order to get it.  The crab cakes are not full of a half loaf of bread and the Stuffed Tater Tots are a must.  The Shrimp Cocktail is awesome.  
  Being an Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director I have never seen a cleaner restaurant except my own.  I have always been treated like a guest and not a nuisance and look forward to each visit knowing it will be incredible.

• Ken N.

  star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

  It had been more than ten years since I last dined at Bynum's.  Then, I went with a company luncheon and the placed was packed, the interior was a bit dated, and the service was okay.  It wasn't some place I was eager to return.
  
  However, on my most recent visit, I came away with a much better impression.  I returned for lunch again, and was surprised that the place was relatively empty.  Bad for them, but excellent for me as I had attentive service throughout.  
  
  The interior is all wood:  benches, wall coverings, beams (though they do have some interesting quotes written across them in gold).  It was rather dark since there are no windows to bring in light.  As I entered through a waiting area and then into restaurant, I veered to the right to find the hostess desk.  There is a bar area with televisions on the right, but I was directed to the main dining room.  The booth was formally set with black napkins and a small oil lamp.
  
  Instead of going with the lunch special, I decided to go with their Signature Steakburger and fries, ordered medium well to get a good char.
  Before long, my meal was brought out:  A half pound of beef, charbroiled (great taste) with mozzarella cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and tomato, lettuce, onion, and pickle slices on the side.  The fries or potato wedges were hot and had a slight crunch to the outside, but were soft and steamy inside with just a hint of seasoning.
  
  The burger, maybe a bit closer to well done, still retained its juiciness.  The flavors (except for the pickles which I ate separately) blended quite well and the burger was something I would gladly order again!
  
  I'm not sure why the place wasn't busier except that I know a lot of southsiders think spending over $10 for lunch is a sin.  Their loss.  This was a nice spot to grab a quality meal in an area swimming with fast food and chain restaurants.
  
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• Megan G.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  I've been to Bynum's twice for lunch now. When you walk in to the restaurant you walk into a wall. The restaurant is dated and very dark. You have to go around the corner to find the hostess. To my surprise, there was hardly anyone there both times I visited. I ordered the black and blue salad. The steak had a delicious blue cheese topping, however the steak was average. I thought it was very fatty. Overall I thought the high end prices didn't line up with the quality of food.

• John S.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 21 May 2026

  We went for the Prime Rib. We arrived at 6:50pm on a Thursday and the place was dead. We ordered the Prime Rib and was told they were out. Really at 6:50pm when the the restaurant was empty??
   We ordered the Filet instead. I was not impressed.  It came with some cold pineapple/cranberry garnish that wasn't worth eating.

• Shanda E.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  Disappointed. Bagged salad, over cooked steak, salty onion soup... with no attempt to make it right.  Things sure have changed over the years. This used to be my families go to steakhouse but that will not be the case anymore. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else for a good steak.