Locally Owned Hancock County Eateries with Great Food and Atmosphere

Looking for dining options with a range of cuisines? Look no further than our Hancock County restaurants, which offer locally sourced ingredients, international flavors, and craft brews with a comfortable ambience.

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100 West North Street, Greenfield Indiana 46140

(317) 462-8480

Dine in casual indoor intimacy or on the outdoor patio at this staple of the downtown Greenfield restaurant scene since 1999. Carnegie’s is located in a historic Carnegie Library building, one of nearly 1,700 funded by Andrew Carnegie and built in the U.S. between 1883 and 1929. The restaurant features seasonal fare, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and local vegetables, including vegetarian and vegan options as well as gluten-free dishes. Carnegie’s garden and farmers markets provide many of its vegetable delights. The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Saturdays for dinner and reservations are recommended. Curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery also are available.

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1020 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140

(317) 318-2232

Looking for a taste of the Mediterranean in the Midwest? Try Costa’s Grill for Greek-American cuisine. This Greenfield restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for dinner, with outdoor patio seating when the weather’s nice. Costa’s can serve the entire family with appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, main courses, and its kids’ menu. Delivery and carryout are available, including a carryout-only roasted chicken special with 16 or 24 pieces and up to six sides.

21 and over

215 South Main Street, Fortville, Indiana 46040

(317) 485-4085

Launched in 2015, FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale features the elevated comfort food that chef Jake Burgess wanted to serve when he opened this gastropub as his first eatery. This Fortville standout serves lunch and dinner, offering local beers, a select wine list, top-shelf cocktails, and a unique menu that ranges from soups and sandwiches to comfort food entrees and vegetarian fare. Ask about Burgess’ mother’s signature butter pie, a gooey treat that marries graham-cracker crust with cream cheese filling. Sit in the back and enjoy a quiet meal, take a seat in the whiskey lounge, dine on the covered patio, or head to the rooftop patio for a great view of the city. Takeout or make a reservation. FoxGardin also caters events, offers private dining rooms, and runs a food truck.

21 and over

101 West Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140

(317) 477-7217

Established in 2016 and open Monday through Saturday for dinner, Griggsby’s Station focuses on sustainable, seasonal ingredients, including local meats and produce. Even the look of the restaurant comes from the work of local craftspeople. Owner Chris Baggott named Griggsby’s after a poem by Greenfield native James Whitcomb Riley, who lived just down the street. The menu is inspired by Baggott’s vision to offer food without added hormones, antibiotics, or GMOs. This gastropub serves appetizers, steaks, pork chops, sandwiches, burgers with traditional and untraditional toppings—including pasture-raised meats—inventive cocktails, and a refreshing wine list. Griggsby’s also welcomes private parties.

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6621 West Broadway, Suite 100, McCordsville, Indiana 46055

(317) 336-4700

Open daily for lunch and dinner, Robert and Lisa Garcia’s family-friendly restaurant offers a full bar and table service with seasonal patio dining and a mini arcade for kids. Order takeout or catering, or reserve private dining. You’ll find a full roster of options including fish, chops, pasta, fajitas, chicken, pizza, burgers (including Angus beef, turkey, and bean-based options), wraps, and a kids’ menu.

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21 West North Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140

(317) 318-1221

With ales and IPAs, including seasonal specialties such as the fall pumpkin ale and peanut butter porter, this first-ever Greenfield brewery features a long list of beers and ales. The historical ambience reaches back more than a century in the former Gant Opera House, opened in 1895 adjacent to the city’s first fire station. Brewers Jared Hamilton and Caleb Roots serve dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, with pizza, wings, salads, and more from Greek’s Pizzeria. The family-friendly, casual atmosphere suits intimate gatherings, but you also can reserve the venue for private parties or meetings.

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2045 North State Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140

(317) 462-6848

Whether you’re a big fan of Thai food or haven’t tried it yet, Zapp Thai offers authentic tastes of Southeast Asia, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options among a full menu of appetizers and entrees for lunch or dinner. They’re open daily, but call ahead to verify in-person dining hours. New to Thai food? Try a sampler.