Indianapolis, INPatios

Canal Bistro reflects owners Mona and George's Lebanese and Egyptian roots in a relaxed Broad Ripple room. Falafel arrives alongside hummus, kebabs, moussaka, salads, and grilled dishes, with a canal patio adding another reason to linger. Fresh herbs, bright dressings, and generous shared plates keep the broad menu connected across traditions.

King Dough treats its naturally leavened crust as the main event, baking it in a wood-fired oven until chewy, lightly sour, and touched with smoke. The Holy Cross room opens through garage doors onto a trellised patio, giving the pizzeria an easy indoor-outdoor rhythm. Thoughtful combinations such as ricotta, basil, caramelized onions, and black pepper reward ordering beyond plain cheese, though the dough keeps every pie grounded.

Natural State Provisions presses a classic smash burger for its Holy Cross dog-friendly bar and patio. American cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles, and burger sauce cover the familiar bases, with the browned patty edges supplying the texture that separates it from a thicker pub burger.