Astrea — Restaurant in Indianapolis

I was extremely excited to try this as it’s the 3rd rooftop bar option in the city (fountain square building and cannonball lounge being the other two). The view is great and the bar is pretty but I was disappointed and will wait a long time to try again. I understand working out the kinks but $19 for a drink is $19 for a drink. For the price in the same area you can get much better drinks at ball and biscuit, sundry and vice, parlor public house, or whiskey exchange with similar vibes and much better staff.

The pros I was part of a party of six that arrived on Tuesday evening. The first impression atmosphere is great and the space is ascetically pleasing. The space is big and is built to accommodate parties of all sizes.

The cons The drinks were horrible. This is likely because the lead bartender was training a brand new bartender who had never made many of the cocktails we ordered. For $19 dollars a drink when the average around the city is $14-16 I was expecting presentation, taste and concepts to be top notch. They were not.

Bad service. The staff were not professional or welcoming. No welcome in or offer to talk over the menu. They are a new space so this is something I’ll give a pass on.

We did not get table service outside. We had to order at the bar and stand there while our drinks were made and had to carry our own water to the table despite staff standing around the restaurant. After a long holiday weekend the bar was not busy a Tuesday night- you can see from the uploaded photos.

In line with the above- after waiting about 20 minutes my dessert did not come out. They ended up comping the dessert and bringing on out on rush. It was...

I visited Astrea for the first time last night and I have nothing but great things to say.

To start, we were greeted by Brittany who was not only incredibly pleasant but also helped out with every silly question we had. She showed us all the ropes and gave us free reign without making us feel silly. We were here for a long time and moved around a lot, Brittany still checked in frequently and always with a smile. She brought a very down-to-earth feel to this upscale environment which made the over all experience not only comfortable, but also luxurious. Nothing is worse than feeling unwelcome especially in these high-society locations, Brittany is an expert at hospitality and customer service.

As far as food/drink, everything we had was spectacular. We started with the french onion dip topped with caviar and truffle fries. Perfect for sharing and we will be regularly ordering these bites! The white linen drink really set it over the top. It is refreshing and sweet, a perfect pairing for such rich appetizers.

Atmosphere was incredible. The design of this space really sets a tone for the great service, drinks, and apps that follow. You can choose from relaxed couches for conversating, high tops for a romantic feel, or the bar seating which was my favorite. All candle lit and all designed thoughtfully. City views are perfect and Astrea made me fall in love with our city all over again.

All in all, we are ready to become regulars! I am so excited to form relationships with this excellent staff and get more familiar with the menu. Thank you Astrea, for making a casual Tuesday night hangout meet the high standards of my...

I showed up to Astrea around 11:30pm by myself, frustrated with my downtown Indianapolis experience, as I hadn’t realized this had turned into a town for college frat boys. Liz was my bartender. She had on these adorable green-framed glasses and was the sweetest thing in the WORLD to me. I ordered a dirty martini with olives, and she had it in front of me before I could even say “thank you.” I do everything alone, and a lot of times, people working in the service industry tend to overlook me, which is understandable - the more patrons there are in a party, the better you’re likely to be tipped. But Liz was fully engaged in a conversation with me while making drinks for a completely jam-packed bar on a Saturday night. I showed up just before last call, and she managed to pour two cocktails for me before the last call was made. I felt like she prioritized me and my experience here, even though she had a million other people to tend to. Not to mention, her personality is IMPECCABLE!! Liz is so adorably friendly and kind, and she’s got a natural knack for making your patrons feel beyond safe and welcome. This was my first time at Astrea, and I’ll FOR SURE be returning, if not for anything other than Liz’s hospitality and wonderful service. Thank you, Liz, for making me feel like I was hanging out with a friend when I showed up to this bar alone. You are PHENOMENAL at what you do, and I hope to see more of you at Astrea!!

Oh, and the dirty martini was THEEEEEE BEST I’ve ever had....