From Amish buffets to dinner trains and lakefront restaurants, here are 10 of our most unique dining experiences in Southern Indiana!
The Log Inn
Indiana’s oldest restaurant is right here in Southern Indiana! The Log Inn in Haubstadt began as a stagecoach stop in the early 1800s. Abraham Lincoln even made a visit! Today, you can enjoy their famous fried chicken and desserts in the restaurant’s original log room.
Schnitzelbank
The Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper has been serving up authentic German cuisine since 1961! The menu is full of local and German favorites, and the restaurant is famous for their incredible salad bar! Enjoy a huge selection of wines as well as local and European beers from the bar.
Main Street Bistro
Main Street Bistro is a unique restaurant in Ferdinand, Indiana. It’s located inside the historic Wollenmann House which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Stop in for lunch or Sunday brunch in this beautiful home that used to be owned by the town doctor in the early 1900s.
Gasthof Amish Village
Visit the restaurant at Gasthof Amish Village in Montgomery for a delicious Amish buffet made from scratch daily. Voted one of America’s best buffets! The village also includes a hotel, a gift shop full of Amish-made items, and several antique stores.
Bru Burger
Dine in this restored Evansville icon! Bru Burger is housed in a 1930s art deco Greyhound Station in downtown Evansville. Enjoy classic and creative burgers and cocktails made fresh to order.
Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant
Here’s a location you can make an entire day out of! Joe Huber’s Family Farm & Restaurant in Starlight features farm to table cuisine and made from scratch favorites! This family friendly destination also includes seasonal U-Pick fields, a petting zoo, a barnyard themed playground, a seasonal corn maze, an ice cream shop, and a gift shop full of locally made goodies.
Spirit of Jasper
Hop aboard the Spirit of Jasper train for a unique Ride & Dine experience! Enjoy scenic views of Southern Indiana’s rivers, woodlands and rolling pastures while you enjoy dinner. Check the schedule for their current offerings including the Chocolate, Wine & Dine Ride and the Pizza and Beer Ride featuring local pizza and craft brews!
Schimpff’s Confectionery
Stop in for lunch at Indiana’s oldest candy shop, Schimpff’s Confectionery! Grab a sandwhich and milkshake in the Deli Lunch Room, order a soda from the vintage 1950s soda fountain, watch live candy making demonstrations using antique equipment, and visit the candy museum (one of only a handful in the US!).
The Idle Zone Restaurant and Bar at Patoka Lake
Lunch is better on the lake… and dinner, too! Visit The Idle Zone Restaurant & Bar during the spring and summer months for lakefront dining right on the docks of Hoosier Hills Marina. Serving pizza, wings, subs, and ice cold beer with an incredible view!
Marida Mediterranean Restaurant
Another delicious option for waterfront dining in Southern Indiana is Marida Mediterranean Restaurant on the Ohio River in charming downtown Newburgh, Indiana. Make reservations to dine outside on the patio and enjoy gorgeous the river views along with delicious Mediterrean dishes.
