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Family Restaurants

3-D Mart/Blimpie Subs & Salads
27968 State Route 1, St. Leon, IN 47060, 812-576-3333, 5 am - 11 pm. Seating: 25. Subs, party trays with sandwiches or fresh baked six-foot subs for the family gathering. Family Dining.

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
301 Margaret Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-539-4112. Also located at the corner of 2nd and Main Streets, Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-4116. Features authentic style of cooking from Acapulco, Mexico, with cuisines such as Chile Colorado (guacamole salad, rice, beans and three flour tortillas), quesadilla de Fajita, tacos, burritos, fried ice cream.

Applewood Food & Spirits - As featured on the Food Network!
215 Judiciary St., Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-1166, Mon-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 11 am – 9 pm. Seating 250. Ribs, steaks and seafood. A casual-dining restaurant on the Ohio River with outdoor dining. Live entertainment on weekends. Family Restaurant.

Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q
Lil' Mama's Fixins'

Located at 311 Broadway Street in Aurora, 812-926-8105. Hours: Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 10:00pm, Sunday 11am - 8pm. Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q offers a wide selection including pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, spare ribs, campfire chicken and plenty of sides including, baked beans, green beans, corn on the cob, sweet and baked potatoes.

Bob Evans Restaurant
1030 Green Blvd., Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-1038. Sun-Thurs 7 am - 10 pm. Fri-Sat 7 am - 11:30 pm. Seating: 122, Groups – any. Kids Menu $1.99. Family-style dining with a pleasant atmosphere, quality food and service with menu items added seasonally. Family dining.

Bogart's Grille-Argosy Casino
777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-8181. Mon-Thurs 5 pm - 10 m, Fri 5 pm - 11 pm, Sat 4 pm - 11 pm, Sun 4 pm - 10 pm. Seating: 90. Steaks and lobster. Casual, upscale dining, specializing in a fine selection of steaks and seafood. Fine dining.

Buffalo's Southwest Café
Located at 535 Eads Parkway East (US 50) in Greendale, this new restaurant offers casual dining with a menu including award-winning buffalo-style chicken wings and slow-roasted chicken. Other favorites include fajitas, chili, quesadillas, burgers and a variety of finger foods. Contact: 812-537-6600.

Golden Corral
1046 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-926-2211. Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm, Sat & Sun 7:30 am - 10 pm. Buffet-style dining. Delicious homemade salads, vegetables and desserts. Steaks and sandwiches also available.

Grote Trading Post & Restaurant
24071 State Line Rd, Bright IN 47025, 812-637-3111. Mon-Sat 6 am - 11 pm, Sun 7 am - 11 pm. Pan-fried pork chops and lasagna. Daily lunch specials and Sunday brunch. Small family owned and operated.

Hava Java Café
319 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-539-2222. Mon-Sat 7 am - 2 pm. Hava Java Café is located in downtown Lawrenceburg and specializes in sweets, coffees, chai and other teas, and offers a great lunch with a great atmosphere.

Hoosier Wings & Rings
1090 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-5800. Mon-Sat 11 am - 10 pm. Great selection of wings, sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers, dinners and more.

Jade Café
Jade Café located at 1940 Jamison Drive, Bright Indiana. Hours: Mon- Thurs. 11am-9:00pm; Friday 11:00am-10:00pm; Saturday 12:00 - 10:00pm; Sunday 12:00 - 9:00pm.

Jonathan's - Argosy Casino & Hotel
Jonathan's - Argosy Casino & Hotel located at 555 Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Hungry? Visit New York, Paris...or Jonathan's! Now open next to the Chartroom. Call it a New York deli, sidewalk café or European bistro. The new Jonathan's restaurant will remind you of all three. With a wide array of sandwiches and salads, you'll enjoy your old favorites (Roast Beef and Cheddar on rye, Classic BLT and Chef Salad) and lots of new twists (Turkey Reuben, 4 Cheese Sandwich on croissant and Chopped Salad with bay shrimp and artichoke hearts).

LaRosa's
1620 Flossie Drive
On Rt. 50 just east of I-275
Greendale, IN 47001
877-347-1111

Marathon Truck Stop/Empress Chili
1049 Eads Parkway East, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-0313. Open 24 hours a day. Family dining.

Mr. Jim's Steak House
Mr. Jim's Steak House is located at 4628 Covered Bridge Lane in West Harrison, can be found off of I-74 at the Brookville Exit. The restaurant features a mouth-watering selection of steaks, ribs, chicken, homemade soups, fresh salads and delicious desserts. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-8pm; and Friday-Saturday, 11am-9pm. Closed Mondays. For more information, call 812-637-8900, or go to www.mrjimssteakhouse.com

New China Restaurant
391 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-9598. Every day 10:30 am - 10:30 pm. Buffet 11 am - 3 pm and 4:30 pm - 8 pm.

The Passport Buffet - Argosy Casino & Hotel
The Passport Buffet - Argosy Casino & Hotel located at 555 Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Beyond your everyday buffet. The Passport Buffet features a fresh and infinitely fantastic selection of traditional favorites and international dishes, along with a decadent dessert station, as well as your choice of six uniquely themed seating areas. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Passport Buffet is all you could ever want! Night Owls! Don't miss our midnight buffet every Friday and Saturday night. 888-274-6797.

Riverwatch
River Watch Restaurant is located at 1 Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg. The restaurant is actually located on the river and offers an outdoor dining area as well as inside seating. The fare includes appetizers, soups and sandwiches and desserts. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-11pm and Friday and Saturday, 11am-1pm. Contact: 812-539-3625.

Riviera Café - Argosy Casino & Hotel
Riviera Café - Argosy Casino & Hotel, located at 555 Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For a morning break, enjoy our specialty coffee drinks and fresh pastries and muffins made daily. The Riviera Café also features gourmet sandwiches and salads for a light bite. Here you can also find our Humidor, offering some of the finest cigars available for purchase. Open daily. 888-274-6797.

Tazza Rica "The Coffee House"
Located at 42 East High Street in downtown Lawrenceburg, 812-537-1042. Open for breakfast and lunch, hours are Monday - Friday 6am - 7pm; Saturday 9am - 3pm; Sunday 9:30am - 1:30pm hosts several coffees, espressos, cappuccino, café latte and more. Fresh baked goods daily. Breakfast items include Raisin Bread Panini, bagels and wraps. Lunch include paninis, soup and sandwiches.

Tedesco’s Pizza
12463 Highway 350, Moores Hill, IN 47032, 812-744-3861. Open seven days a week. Pizza, hoagies, bread sticks. Family dining.

Tedesco’s Pizza
24476 State Line Road, Bright, IN 47025, 812-637-5777. Sun-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm. Pizza, hoagies, bread sticks. Family dining.

Whisky's Restaurant
334 Front Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-4239. Mon-Sat lunch/dinner. BBQ ribs, steak, seafood. Family dining.

Willie's Sports Café
19325 Schmarr Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-051.: Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 12:30pm, Fri & Sat. 11:00am - 2:30pm. Willie's hosts a variety of foods.

Zaracos Restaurant
321 North State St, West Harrison, IN 47060, 812-637-3263. Hours 6:30 am - 10 pm seven days a week. Home cooking with a home-like family-style atmosphere. Delicious, made from scratch homemade pies. Family dining.

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Fine Dining

Applewood Food & Spirits - As featured on the Food Network!
215 Judiciary St, Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-1166. Mon-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 11 am – 9 pm. Seating 250. Ribs, steaks and seafood. A casual-dining restaurant on the Ohio River with outdoor dining. Live entertainment on weekends. Family restaurant.

Bogart's Grille - Argosy Casino
777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-8181. Mon-Thurs 5 pm - 10 pm, Fri 5 pm - 11 pm, Sat 4 pm - 11 pm, Sun 4 pm - 10 pm. Seating: 90. Steaks and lobster. Casual, upscale dining, specializing in a fine selection of steaks and seafood. Fine dining.

Whisky's Restaurant
334 Front Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-4239. Mon-Sat lunch/dinner. BBQ ribs, steak, seafood. Family dining.

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Bar & Grills

Bessler's Bar & Grill
U.S. 50, Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-0121. Mon-Sat 11 am - 2 am, Seating: 70, groups-10. Fresh cod, hand-pressed hamburgers. A "cheerful" hometown bar with country prices and hospitality. TVs, dartboards and patio. Must be 21 to enter. Bar & Grill.

Chartroom - Argosy Casino
777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-8168. Sun-Thurs 10 am - 1 am, Fri 10 am - 3 am, Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 am. Burgers, salads, variety of appetizers.

Poppy's Sports Bar & Grill
1097 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-4456

Riverwatch
River Watch Restaurant is located at 1 Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg. The restaurant is actually located on the river and offers an outdoor dining area as well as inside seating. The fare includes appetizers, soups and sandwiches and desserts. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11am-11pm and Friday and Saturday, 11am-1pm. Contact: 812-539-3625.

Will's Grill
460 Craig, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-1074. Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, made fresh daily. A friendly hometown lunch spot. Beer and wine available. Must be 21 years old. Non-smoking.

Willie's Sports Café
19325 Schmarr Drive, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-051.: Hours: Mon-Thurs 11:00am - 12:30pm, Fri & Sat. 11:00am - 2:30pm. Willie's hosts a variety of foods.

Widolff’s Tavern
7981 Yorkridge Rd, Yorkville, IN 47022, 812-487-2665. Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm. Third generation casual family restaurant in rural neighborhood. Hoagies, sandwiches, pizza, fish, appetizers and salads. Prime rib dinner on Saturday evening with salad bar.

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Fast Food

Arby's
433 W. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-4455. Mon-Thurs 7 am - 11 pm, Fri & Sat 7 am - 11:30 pm, Sun 8 am - 11 pm. Seating: 78. Roast beef sandwiches, super stuffed potatoes, chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, cool jamocha shakes. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fast food.

Burger King
1) 830 Green Blvd., Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-4131. Mon-Sat 6 am - midnight, Sun 7 am - midnight.
2) 702 Lorey Lane, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-9154. Sun-Wed 6 am - 12 am, Thurs/Sat 6 am - 3 am.

Frisch's Big Boy
1150 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-3173. Sun-Thurs 7 am - 11 pm, Fri & Sat 7 am - 12 am.

Gold Star Chili
1201 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-9264. Sun-Thurs 10 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am - 11 pm. Cincinnati-style chili and Tex Mex. Quick service, dine-in, drive-thru, and carry-out.

Kentucky Fried Chicken
30 Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-2355. Every day 10:30 am - 9 pm. Fast food.

Long John Silver Seafood
1000 Green Blvd., Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-3444. Every day 10:30 am - 10 pm. Fast food.

McDonald's
1) 860 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-4324. Every day 6 am - midnight. Bright new facility. Drive-thru or inside seating to meet your dining needs.
2) 595 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-9316. Open 6 am - 11 pm Sun-Thurs; 6 am - 12 am Fri & Sat.

Penn Station
688 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-539-7366. Mon-Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 12 pm - 8 pm. Fast food.

Pizza Hut
1054 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-1447. Sun 12 pm - 11 pm, Mon-Thurs 11 am - 11 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 12 am.

Skyline Chili
1940 Jamison Drive (Bright), Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-637-1111. Sun-Thurs 10:30 am - 10 pm, Fri 10:30 am - 11 pm, Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 11:30 am - 10 pm. Fast food.

Skyline Chili
714 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-4460. Sun-Thurs 10 am - 11 pm, Fri & Sat 10 am - 1 am. Fast food.

Steak 'n' Shake
861 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-4154. Open 24 hours a day. Good food fast, served by smiling, friendly faces.

Subway Sandwich Shop
617 Green Blvd. (U.S. 50) Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-3509. Mon-Wed 9 am - 10 pm, Thurs-Sat 9 am - 12 am, Sun 10 am - 10 pm.

Taco Bell
1020 Green Blvd (U.S. 50), Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-3883. Sun-Thurs 10 am - 3 am, Fri & Sat 10 am - 4 am.

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
449 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-5327. Mon-Sun 10:30 am - 12 am. Big Bacon Classic, chicken, pitas, chili and much more. High-quality, quick-service restaurant with friendly employees. Fast food.

White Castle
1040 Green Blvd, Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-1499. Open 24 hours a day. Hamburgers, fries. Fast food.

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Pizza

Angilo's Pizza
21 East High Street, Lawrenceburg, Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am - 9pm. Seating: 16. Small family-owned restaurant serving pizza, hoagies, dinners and a variety of sandwiches and fried foods. Dine-in, carry-out, or delivery.

Combs Pizza
329 2nd St., Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-3273. Tues-Fri 11 am - 9 pm, Sat 11 am - 3 pm. Seating: 32. We have been in business for 18 years. Our pizzas and hoagies have often been imitated, but never duplicated. Dine-in, carry-out and limited delivery.

Domino's Pizza
1103 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-0006. Sun-Thurs 11 am - 1 am, Fri & Sat 11 am - 2 am. Carry-out and delivery only.

LaRosa's
1620 Flossie Drive, On Rt. 50 just East of I-275, Greendale, IN 47001. 877-347-1111.

Papa John’s Pizza
1076 Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-539-4444. Open every day 11 am - 12 am. Carry-out – delivery only.

Pizza Hut
1054 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-1447. Sun 12 pm - 11 pm, Mon-Thurs 11 am - 11 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 12 am.

Tedesco Family Pizza
24476 State Line Rd, Bright, IN 47025, 812-637-5777. Sun-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm. Pizza, hoagies, bread sticks. Family dining.

Tedesco's Pizza
12463 Highway 350, Moores Hill, IN 47032, 812-744-3861. Tues-Thurs 11 am - midnight, Fri & Sat 11 am - 2 am, Sun 11 am - midnight. Steak, ribs, pizza, & pasta. Entertainment Fri & Sat nights.

Tiny Town Pizza & Video
28233 State Route 1, West Harrison, IN, 812-576-2190. Mon-Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 12 - 9 pm. Our menu is varied to fit any appetite. We now feature catering by Two Sisters Catering.

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Specialty Foods

Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q
Lil' Mama's Fixins'

Located at 311 Broadway Street in Aurora, 812--537-1042. Hours: Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 10:00pm, Sunday 11am - 8pm. Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q offers a wide selection including pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, spare ribs, campfire chicken and plenty of sides including, baked beans, green beans, corn on the cob, sweet and baked potatoes.

Buffalo's Southwest Café
Located at 535 Eads Parkway East (US 50) in Greendale, this new restaurant offers casual dining with a menu including award-winning buffalo-style chicken wings and slow-roasted chicken. Other favorites include fajitas, chili, quesadillas, burgers and a variety of finger foods. Contact: 812-537-6600.

Chartroom - Argosy Casino
777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-539-8168. Sun-Thurs 10 am - 1 am, Fri 10 am - 3 am, Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 am. Burgers, salads, variety of appetizers.

China Wok Restaurant
908 Green Blvd., Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-1990. Mon-Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm, Sun 12 pm - 9:30 pm. Specialty food.

Flavors Ice Cream and Deli
114 Green Blvd, Aurora, IN 47001, 812-926-3203. Sun 1 pm - 9:30 pm, Mon-Thurs 11 am - 9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm. Chocolate, vanilla and flavor-burst ice cream. Deli-style sandwiches made to order. Very customer-oriented.

Golden Corral
1046 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-926-2211. Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm, Sat & Sun 7:30 am - 10 pm. Buffet-style dining. Delicious homemade salads, vegetables and desserts. Steaks and sandwiches also available.

Hava Java Café
319 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-539-2222. Mon-Sat 7 am - 2 pm. Hava Java Café is located in downtown Lawrenceburg and specializes in sweets, coffees, chai and other teas, and offers a great lunch with a great atmosphere.

Hoosier Wings & Rings
1090 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-5800. Mon-Sat 11 am - 10 pm. Great selection of wings, sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers, dinners and more.

Jersey Mike’s Subs
870 W. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-539-2882. Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun 11 am - 8 pm. East coast subs and salads.

New China Restaurant
391 West Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 812-537-9598. Every day 10:30 am - 10:30 pm. Buffet 11 am - 3 pm & 4:30 pm - 8 pm.

Passport Buffet at Argosy Casino
777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. 812-539-8123. Breakfast: Mon-Sun 7:30 am - 11 am, Lunch: Sun-Thurs 11:30 am - 4 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4 pm - 9:30 pm, Fri & Sat 4 pm - 11 pm. Midnight: Fri & Sat 12 am - 5:30 am. Large assortment buffet with a crisp garden-fresh salad bar, international cuisine: Italian, Southwestern, and American dishes and dessert station.

Tazza Rica "The Coffee House"
Located at 42 East High Street in downtown Lawrenceburg, 812-537-1042. Open for breakfast and lunch, hours are Monday - Friday 6am - 7pm; Saturday 9am - 3pm; Sunday 9:30am - 1:30pm hosts several coffees, espressos, cappuccino, café latte and more. Fresh baked goods daily. Breakfast items include Raisin Bread Panini, bagels and wraps. Lunch include paninis, soup and sandwiches.

Will's Grill
460 Craig, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812-537-1074. Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, made fresh daily. A friendly hometown lunch spot. Beer and wine available. Must be 21 years old. Non-smoking.
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