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OAKLEY'S Bistro

1464 W. 86th Street, 2051 brewster rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260-2181 (Washington)
317 824 1231
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Ranked #27 of 1,575 restaurants in Indianapolis
Price range: $1 - $29
Cuisines: American, French, Bistro
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Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Washington
Cross street: 86th & Ditch Road
Description: 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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East Lansing, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

Good food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. We ordered take out to eat back at our hotel, they packaged everything so we could easily tell what belonged to each person.

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Nebraska
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

It's been a few months since our last visit and Oakley's seems to have slipped a bit. Service was excellent as usual, but . . . . The lobster waffle has been a favorite but this time the texture of the waffle suggested that it had been made the day before. The fish special was just all over the place... More

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Indianapolis
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8 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We have dined at Oakley's probably a half dozen times since it opened - due to the cost, it's kind of a special occasion place. Unlike some restaurants, the food seems to improve as the preparation becomes more complex and interesting each time we visit. Contrary to some of the other reviewers, I very much enjoy the small servings as... More

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Cancun, Mexico
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I was surprised how good the food was here. I was at a business dinner and we shared a number of yummy apps and then each ordered a meal. I had something called Duck & Duck I believe, it was very very good. I have to be honest, not sure I would have simply selected this place if I hadn't... More

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Lafayette Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

How creative! I ordered the French Onion Soup. It was delicious. To my surprise the croutons and cheese were served on the side in a very light grilled cheese sandwich. It avoided the soggy croutons and stringy cheese that always is a disappointment and a challenge when ordering French Onion Soup. Did I say this: Very creative! My wife ordered... More

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Carmel, IN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I had the pleasure of returning to OAKLEY'S for dinner this weekend. The owner/chef Steve Oakley is terrific. His food is always fresh, full of flavor and artfully presented. We started with the Butcher's Board. A nice assortment of charcuterie, pickled vegetables and crostini. I am not a vegetarian, but I enjoy ordering his vegetarian entrees. He makes them just... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Fine dining in a strip mall, who knew? A group of us went and it was pleasant to see they had our table set up per the reservation. We all loved the menu. It's refreshing to see unique options. The service was good. It did take some time for our food to arrive but it was a busy Saturday night.... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013 via mobile

We ate at Oakley's and had a fabulous meal. From soup to dessert all was outstanding. The short ribs were great and the swordfish special was delicious. Brussels sprouts- suffice to say we converted another soul to this underrated veggie.

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Hazel Bluff
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Dined with 2 other couples. Great soup and entree offerings. Several specials for the evening in addition to the menu items. We all had something different with absolutely no complaints. Good wine selection and withy attentive service. Nice find and worth a try

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Paris, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

The last time I went to this restaurant was on a Tuesday a few weeks ago. In their website they advertise that they offer a three–course menu option, although they do say that “quantities are limited,” and limited they were. Indeed we arrived at 7 pm (we were three people) and one of us was interested in that option, but... More

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