DOWNTOWN. Comfy booths, eclectic light fixtures, and a trendy, boxy bar are the setting for 14 West's innovative New American cuisine. A menu with globe-spanning influences specializes in seafood dishes; tuna tartare, tempura calamari salad, and pan-seared scallops in tomato confit all come with recommendations. Not a seafood fan? Try dry-rubbed steak, a pork chop with pear chutney, or duck satay. Upon request, your waiter can suggest a wine choice with your entree. Piped-in jazz ups the cool factor.

Start your morning off right with fresh pastries, homemade breads, or enticing muffins. A selection of specialty coffees and espressos will perfectly complement your breakfast selection.

This tasty Mexican eatery is a staple of the Indianapolis dining scene. Here you'll find authentic eats at rock bottom prices. A juke box and Mexican decor set the casual backdrop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Daily drink specials, Mexican pizzas and chips and salsa disappear quickly. Don't even think about heading out the door without trying their delicious fried ice cream, a house specialty.

Brightly colored artwork defines this casual space that's become a favorite of locals in love with inventive eats from Southern Mexico. The meals are savory and presented with style. Try the Pechuga Azteca, huitlacoche and asadero cheese-stuffed chicken breast in poblano cream salsa served with Mexican rice; or the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, chipotle marinated pan-seared shrimp in Piaian Rofo served with fresh corn tamal and zucchini sofrito. Outdoor dining is a bonus, and on Friday nights, tables are pushed back for some lively salsa dancing.

CHATHAM ARCH. Agio is a great place to grab a satisfying dinner, especially before or after going to the theater. The spacious interior has a modern bent, and the extensive menu presents a variety of tantalizing Mediterranean dishes. Cioppino (or "poor fisherman's stew") is the specialty, but dishes like sautéed pistachio-crusted salmon or lamb garnished with figs and pine nuts are equally satisfying. Service is friendly and accommodating.