Restaurant
The Friendly Tavern — Zionsville, Indiana
290 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077
The Friendly Tavern, known to locals as The Friendly, is a longtime gathering place on Main Street in Zionsville, serving American tavern fare in a neighborhood bar setting. Its tagline — "You are a stranger here but once" — sums up the regulars-and-newcomers feel of the room.
The tavern is 21 and over; guests aged 18 and older are permitted when accompanied by a parent or guardian. It serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays.
Menu
The Friendly Tavern's wings are the restaurant's signature item, with many diners also recommending the hand-breaded tenderloin sandwich. The menu features classic American tavern fare, from burgers and sandwiches to steaks, seafood, and desserts.
Wings & Starters
- Friendly’s Famous Wings
Wing sauces: BBQ, Honey Apple BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, and Oriental. - Honey Apple BBQ Wings
- Buffalo Wings
- Friendly’s Battered Onion Rings
- Buffalo Shrimp
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Friendly’s Horseradish Cheese & Crackers
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip
- Beef & Cheese Nachos
- Friendly Platter
- Jalapeño Poppers
- Hand-Breaded Mushrooms
- Breaded Chicken Fingers
- Mozzarella Sticks
Burgers
All burgers are made with fresh, hand-pattied ½-pound ground chuck and served with kettle chips.
- Turkey Burger
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Bacon Cheeseburger
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Patty Melt
- Cojack Burger
- Black Jack Burger
- All The-Way Burger
- Black and Bleu Burger
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Hoosier Classic Tenderloin
- Shaved Prime Hoagie
- Whitefish Sandwich
- Catfish Sandwich
- Traditional Reuben
- Turkey Reuben
- B.L.T. Double Decker
- Double Decker Club
- Triple Grilled Cheese
- Grilled Ham & Cheese
- Traditional Grilled Cheese
- Hot Italian Sub
- Chicken Melt
- Classic Tuna Melt
- Grilled or Breaded Chicken Breast
- Black Jack Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Club
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- All The Way Chicken
- Honey Apple BBQ Chicken
- Buffalo Chicken
- Veggie Wrap
- Steak & Cheese Wrap
- Caesar Chicken Wrap
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Salads
- Stuffed Tomato with Tuna or Chicken Salad
- Traditional Chef Salad
- Taco Salad
- Fajita Salad
- Light & Lively Salad
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
- Chicken Picnic Salad
- Black & Bleu Chicken Salad
- Oriental Chicken Salad
House Specialties
Served with soup or salad, a choice of potato or vegetable, and a dinner roll.
Steaks
- Friendly Chopper
- Petite Filet
- Friendly Filet
- Friendly House Sirloin
Chicken
- Friendly's Famous Fried Chicken
- Charbroiled Chicken Breast
- Cajun Chicken Breast
- Marinated Chicken Breast
Pork
- Prime Pork Chop
Seafood
- Whole Fried Catfish
- Catfish Filets
- Whitefish
- Breaded Shrimp
Soups & Sides
- Soup of the Day
- Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup
- Award-Winning Chili
- Buffalo Chips
- French Fries
- Steak Fries
- Baked Potato
- Friendly Potatoes
- Dinner Salad
- Coleslaw
- Cottage Cheese
- Applesauce
- Celery & Carrots
Desserts
- Apple Dumpling
- French Silk Pie
- Peanut Butter Silk Pie
- Homemade Pies
- Cheesecake
- Vanilla or Cinnamon Ice Cream
Soft Drinks
Coke products, lemonade, iced tea, sweet tea, raspberry tea, IBC Root Beer, ginger ale, and Perrier Sparkling Water.
Plan your visit
Address: 290 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077 →
Website: friendlytavernzionsville.com →
Hours: See their business page → on Google Maps as hours may change with seasons and holidays.
Parking Information
- Street parking is available along Main Street and nearby streets, but fills quickly on busy weekends.
- The largest public parking lot is located at the northwest corner of Main Street and Sycamore Road, with access from both Main Street and First Street. A second lot is located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Pine Street.
- Additional parking is available on nearby side streets and in public lots throughout the Village, including Lions Park, all within a short walk of downtown.