Inside The Yard at Fishers District, The HC Tavern + Kitchen has become the go-to spot for anyone craving elevated comfort food without leaving Fishers, Indiana.
The restaurant pairs a classic American grill menu with a trendy, comfortable dining room, and diners keep returning for its mix of steaks, seafood, and craft cocktails. 🍷
It’s the kind of local restaurant that feels upscale enough for a special occasion but relaxed enough for a weeknight dinner.
How HC Tavern + Kitchen won Fishers’ hearts
The HC Tavern + Kitchen comes from Huse Culinary, the Indianapolis-based hospitality group behind local favorites like St. Elmo Steak House and Harry & Izzy’s, and it opened at The Yard at Fishers District in February 2020.
CEO Craig Huse and his team built the concept to bring that same local hospitality legacy to Fishers, blending signature staples like the world-famous St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail with newer creations such as Lobster Cargot. 🦞
That connection to a respected local restaurant family is a big reason the tavern earned trust with Fishers diners so quickly, even as a newer addition to the neighborhood.
The space itself, with its inviting yellows, plush green textures, and dark wood tables, gives the tavern a warm, distinctive identity that separates it from typical chain steakhouses.
Craig Huse himself has named several of his own personal menu favorites, giving guests a locally endorsed starting point for their first visit.
Food Highlights
- Ribeye: A 14-ounce cut topped with Gorgonzola-crusted, thick-cut broiled beefsteak tomato
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Filet Mignon: A center-cut filet topped with maitre d’butter and served with horseradish mashed potatoes 🥩
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Berkshire Pork Chop: A thick-cut, bone-in pork chop finished with a chipotle peach jam and served alongside crispy French fries 🍑
- Wagyu Meatloaf: A blend of Wagyu beef, pork, and veal in a truffle mushroom demi-glace, plated with horseradish mashed potatoes
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Bay of Fundy Salmon: Simply seared salmon topped with a lemon beurre blanc and paired with a chilled pasta salad
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Scallops: Jumbo sea scallops finished in lemon beurre blanc, served over a rosemary asiago orzo 🌿
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Shrimp Tortellacci: Italian cheese-filled pasta tossed with sautéed shrimp, tomatoes, and asparagus in a white wine garlic sauce 🍤
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Crab Cakes: Served with a Meyer lemon vinaigrette, mixed greens, remoulade, and French fries
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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken: Brined in sweet tea, drizzled with hot honey, and served with horseradish mashed potatoes and chipotle coleslaw 🍗
Atmosphere
The interior blends inviting yellows, plush green textures, and dark wood dining tables for a look that feels both classy and comfortable.
It’s a family-friendly local restaurant that works equally well for a casual lunch, a date night, or weekend brunch.
The vibe throughout stays polished without feeling stuffy, matching the elevated but approachable menu. Live music and lively weekend crowds add extra energy on busier nights.
Bottom Line
Visit for the thick-cut Berkshire Pork Chop, the perfectly seared Bay of Fundy Salmon, the Huse Culinary hospitality legacy, the stylish dining room, and a locally-loved brunch menu worth the wait.
Address:
9709 East 116th Street, Fishers, IN 46037
📞 (317) 530-4242
🕔 Sun 11 AM–9 PM; Mon-Thu 11 AM–10 PM; Fri-Sat 11 AM–11 PM