Ralph’s Great Divide

Service is a bit slow, but excellent food. And pie is awesome!!! No matter what you get, lots of food. Ribs are extremely tender as well

Go big or stay home. This place rocks. Hot pot pig pea salad hams pie and some beers served up with some attitude and a smile. You need to visit this fine family owned original. Tell David Lee anne and Roger hello!

Great food and staff!
Have you had the desserts? Completely out of this world. The coconut crème pie is perfection. You have never had pie until you have had it.
We actually order pies to take home on occasion.

I’ve heard about this place forever and finally had the chance to go, on St. Patrick’s day, of all days! The friend I was with lives within walking distance so she is well known here and we were warmly welcomed. Our waitress was so friendly and answered all of our questions! They have quite a large menu, but as soon as I saw the patty melt, I was done! I found it strange they have no French fries, but that thought was quickly gone as I tried their potato soup. Well, I’m sure that had zero calories in it, but it was so good. And, since I was on a roll, I decided to have some cake too! They had this chocolate cake with baileys and Kahlua too. I mean, how does a girl say no to that? I should have walked home after that, but I of course took an über. I will be back. It’s such a perfect place!

I eat at Ralph’s often for the consistently good food and great service. Easy parking and great prices more than make up for what some people might find lacking in its simple pub décor. Everything I have had is good. and I try to leave room for dessert. So glad they are doing Dining Out For Life on April 28!

If you love melted cheese and ham then you have found your spot. The hot pot aug is one of those soups you suddenly find yourself craving on a cold day. Absolutely delicious. The bar reminds you of a place where locals become regulars and then become lifers. The charming touches of authentic nostalgia tucked in with eclectic pieces gives the place its own feeling. No chain or interior designer feel here just authentic pieces where you know a few cold beers and laughs have helped someone unwind or find a friend to pass the time. The only disappointment was the grilled ham sandwich. It was lunch so the emphasis was on fast so the bread had melted butter but never really hit the browning or toasted quality. The drink selection is fantastic! Service was laid back and attentive but not intrusive. Friendly and gregarious stood out the most. Unfortunately, did not save room for dessert but wish we would have when we seen a few of the selections!

Came here as other coworkers often frequent Ralph’s, and heard it had a good dive feel. Liked it when I walked in, was instantly welcomed and people were friendly. Sat at the bar, which I prefer, as service is normally quicker and I was not let down. Had heard they had really good ham so that’s what I went with. While it was good, it was not great. Would go back again but would look to order something else.

Ralph’s Great Divide was the very first restaurant I ate at in Indianapolis Dec 2014 while Ryan was here on his interview & we loved it! Now that we moved here I was able to stop there for lunch last week and by golly, the food was still great.
From the outside this is a very unassuming place, right next to the highway with not a lot going on around it.
Food: I had the Chicken Cordon Bleu which really was fabulous. As a side I had the pasta salad which was pretty standard, no complaints
Atmosphere: The wall is covered from top to bottom with tchotchkes of all types. Very cozy place to be to enjoy a good hot meal & a beer on a cold day. Definitely a dive, but what can I say, it’s my kind of dive.
Staff: Very friendly, helpful, and rough around the edges with some playful humor. Quick service and did not have to wait long at all.
Cons: I wish they would fix up the back outdoor area a little bit, it isn’t extremely inviting.

What a great throw back… I am pretty sure nothing has changed here in many decades!
We started with the bacon horseradish dip! Wow… kinda like the best balance of bacon and heat that actually went well on everything else we ordered!
I had the T&A with pea salad… could not resist ordering something called T&A. Again didn’t disappoint. Steak cooked perfectly, peas were snappy and lightly dressed and the soup was creamy.
We split a coconut cream pie which was amazing!
If we didn’t have client plans tonight we’d be back for more!

Y’know, I might not have found an occasion to try this place if my friend Erin hadn’t chosen it for a lunch date. And I would have sorely missed out.
I love that this place is categorized as a dive bar. The décor, playfully insulting service, and adjacency to a raging highway definitely follow this prescription. But how many dive bars do you know that make their salad dressings in house? That decorate for holidays? That bring out fresh paper placemats with a handsome greek motif which makes you wish you had crayons to make them a masterpiece like the one they served you.
My chicken cordon bleu sandwich was obviously crafted with care — cleanly cut and beautifully laid out in it’s basket. And the soup! Oh, I was living high on the hog and didn’t even mind being made fun of by my companion for the strings of thick cheese trailing from mouth to spoon to bowl.
Save me a spot on the back patio, I’m coming back for that coconut pie!

Worth stopping for! Atmosphere, Attitude, and just darn good food! Leann makes a great margarita and has personality that makes you smile. Had the grilled ham and Swiss on rye (great), German potato salad (just like my Grandma Steins), Chile (meh) and bacon horseradish dip (good) served with a pound of veggies! Overall awesome spot and anytime we are in Indianapolis we will be stopping by and asking for Leann

Ralph’s Great Divide is a little bit off the beaten path compared to other downtown restaurants, but it’s one well worth visiting for a no-​nonsense, top of the line meal in a casual bar-​like atmosphere with just a touch of additional class. Just make sure you save room for dessert or you’ll be kicking yourself at the end!
I can’t quite recall how long I’ve been coming to Ralph’s, or how I even found it to begin with. It’s been many years, but the menu has pretty much stayed the same, and I think I’ve ordered the same thing every time I’ve come here. The Bourbon Baked Ham Sandwich is simply amazing. Throw it together with a side of the Hot Pot Pig (Potato soup with bacon) and you’ve got one hell of a meal. Add in a piece of the homemade coconut cream pie and you’ll roll out of the place happier than a tornado in a trailer park.

I live only a few minutes away from this wonderful awesome place. I love that they have a piano player that got me hooked then their food is really really good especially the hot pig soup wow amazing my steak tips were very good. I just love the home feel of this place and the great sizes in good. Love this place alot

Killer Reuben, great service from Stefani at super reasonable prices. Wish we had found this jewel sooner! And don’t pass on the pickled beets. As they say at home in NYC, «to die faw!»

Why have I lived in this town for nine months and never heard about this place? Thank you, Unilocal,for leading me here.
RGD is like your mom’s kitchen, your office water cooler, and your neighborhood bar rolled into one – Good food, chatter, and drinks for all! Our server, Annie, was hilarious (think mom realtalk with a snarky edge) and helpful with her menu recs. Taking a cue from fellow Unilocalers, I started with the Aug. That is some damn good soup! We’re talking cold-​night, stick-​to-​your-​ribs comforting goodness in a bowl. The beef tips were also on point – cooked to order and accompanied by some rosy rosemary potatoes. Freaking delicious. Feel free to accompany your steak with wine, beer, or a cocktail – they’ve got it all here.
Now let’s talk about the reason I came here in the first place: PIE. Being that it’s Pi Day, I was looking for a place that had pies and was still open after 5. RDG was the only one who fit the bill, and dessert did not disappoint. Two slices of butterscotch pie later (don’t judge), my tummy was happy and so was I.
I can’t wait to come back here!

I’ve been here twice. My breakdown of the restaurant is as follows:
Service: ²⁄₅
Food: ²⁄₅
Entertainment: ⁶⁄₅
Their food is okay. The first time I came I had a sandwich which was made on grocery store bread and served with Ruffles potato chips. The second time I came I ordered their most popular combo, the T&A. This included 6oz skewered Beef Tenderloin Tips (tender but not really seasoned) and a cup of their Hot Pot Aug (not sure what the hype is about). Everything was a little bland.
My drink was never refilled and the waitress questioned what someone in my party ordered and tried to upsell them. They are very nice though, just a little aloof.
The entertainment is great though. The main dining area has a piano and David shows up to play at 7:00pm sharp. If it hadn’t been for his musical talent I would not have come back here a second time (and realistically I’m sure I’ll be back again). He’s friendly, approachable and takes requests. He greets his guests as they come and go and engages his audience from time to time (but it’s not invasive). He really elevates an otherwise unremarkable restaurant. I don’t know if he’d go for it, but I actually recommended that one of my friends look into hiring him for live music at their wedding.
It doesn’t really matter what the food is that they’re serving, their piano entertainment steals the show.

I’ve driven by this place hundreds, if not thousands, of times, and never thought much of it. From the outside, it does not look like much, and even gives the appearance of being in a rough neighborhood (it is near east side, after all, and is a windowless building with a metal security door in front of the entrance door). The inside tells a different story. This is a sit-​down restaurant as you enter, and what appears to be a bar area in divided-​off section to the left. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. It was apparent that most of the other customers were regulars, and I can see why: The staff is great, and they make you feel right at home. They have a piano in the dining area, and live music certain nights. We were lucky we wandered in on one such night, when David Meek (???) was playing piano.
They have a somewhat limited menu, and are best known for the hot pot aug (a scalloped potato soup) and the hot pot pig (a potato-​cheddar soup with bacon and jalapeño cheese) and their various pies made in-​house. The entrees are mainly club sandwich or other sandwich-​type offerings, though I noticed they also have alfredo and marinara pastas. The entrees come with a side, but for a couple dollars more, you can substitute a cup of the hot pot aug or hot pot pig.. . and it’s totally worth it. As far as pies, we’ve tried the popular coconut pie, and the English toffee pie, and both were made with a whipped frosting that wasn’t overly sweet or heavy. They have several other kinds of pies, but availability is limited to whatever they’ve made and still have on hand.

I had gone to this place for many a work lunches. I went back in after a while, and was glad to see that its the same Ralph’s.
Hot pot aug. Incredible. This is one of few places I’ll double up on potato dishes. Amazing.
The sandwiches (HAM!) are also a nice pleasant meal.
The building itself? Quite a bit of seating, a little cramped, but full of awesome little trinkets on the wall. I spot something I didn’t notice each time I go in here.
All in all; a nice pleasant place to get a meal, and then staff is a lot of fun too.

We read the reviews on Unilocal and decided to hop over for dinner our first night in Indy. Thanks to what everyone had written we came early and were able to find it and parking.
We had fun meal and a show that really wasn’t par of the night. Things got a little crazy and our appetizers ended up being given to another table. (My question is why did the other table not say, no we did not order these?) The cook and the server were so darn personable and apologetic I was actually glad it had happened.
We tried a variety of plates and everything was really good. I enjoyed it very much except I wasn’t blown away by the dessert. Rats. I will have to go back and try something else!

After reading the reviews and seeing the popularity on Unilocal we decided we had to check out Ralph’s. The atmosphere is one of those little restaurants with generations of history. The main dining area quickly filled up with regulars at dinner and the staff was terrific. The bar is comfortable for drinks, appetizers or even dinner.
We had the pleasure of Sean Baker entertaining us on the piano and several regulars taking center stage throughout the evening. When the pianist asked for request I prompted my husband to ask for his all time favorite Charlie Brown music. Most don’t take the request seriously or don’t know the songs but Sean did. He played several to the pleasure of my husband and the crowd. Perfect birthday treat for him and icing on the cake.
The bacon horseradish dip was tasty with the horseradish not overpowering the bacon flavor. Served with a large basket of ripple potato chips and re-​heats well for leftovers. My Hot Pot was excellent and I’ll be ordering again in the future. One of the dinner specials was a Beef Manhattan with soup and dessert. Again, one of birthday boys favorite being an old fashion meat and potato guy. Plenty of tender beef accompanied by an extra large serving of mashed potatoes. The high light of dinner for me was the delicate and fluffy coconut cream pie. So much so I’m ordering a birthday pie this Friday for my sister in law. Delicious, light pie with a flaky crust perfect after a large meal or by itself.
Excellent service, terrific food, fun, warm atmosphere, nice mixture of ages and personalities. Parking on street or in lot behind restaurant.