What makes Bluebeard stand out Bluebeard has shouldered the heft of its own hype for nearly its entire existence. With acclaimed chef Abbi Merriss leading the kitchen, Bluebeard was named a semifinalist for the best new restaurant category of the James Beard Awards within a year of its opening. After Merriss exited Bluebeard in 2024, READ MORE
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2026
USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2026
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2025
Indianapolis Monthly: Barrier Breakers
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The 20 Best Restaurants in Indianapolis Right Now
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Culinary Crossroads article ft. Chef Alan Sternberg
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EATER: The 38 Best Restaurants in Indianapolis, Indiana
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THE 2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD SEMIFINALISTS: Outstanding Hospitality
We are immensely proud of our staff for their unwavering hard work and dedication, which led us to be on the JBF “Outstanding Hospitality” semifinalist list. Being included on this prestigious list alongside some of the nation’s best is a true statement of the incredibly talented people we have within these walls. Thank you to READ MORE
Best of Indy: Fresh Pasta
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2024
Visit Chef Alan Sternberg at Bluebeard for Creative Farm-to-Table Dining in Indianapolis
Visit Chef Alan Sternberg at Bluebeard for Creative Farm-to-Table Dining in Indianapolis READ MORE