Atlanta, Fletcher's of Atlanta Down-to-earth touches and owner Fletcher Boyd's sense of fun make you feel right at home when you dine on upscale cuisine at this brick-fronted restaurant. 765-292-2777.

Auburn, Bread Basket Located amid a handful of gift shops, this bakery and cafe shares space in the turn-of-the-century red brick Dilgard Building. 260-925-4257.

Auburn, Meteor Bar & Grille Try the spicy buffalo wings and nachos topping the menu of appetizers and snacks at this lively downtown tavern. 260-925-6226.

Auburn, The Auburn House Restaurant This bright and spacious downtown eatery is sure to please with its buffet piled high with tasty fried chicken, country-fried steak and apple cobbler. 260-925-1102.

Batesville, Sherman House Chef Joe Shook takes pride in his German dishes, such as sauerbraten with potato pancakes, many prepared from time-honored recipes. Inside, you'll find Old World charm, whether you drop in for dinner or stay all night in one of the 23 guest rooms. 800-445-4939.

Brown County, Story Inn Known for its upscale yet quaint atmosphere and its tasty nightly specials, this small independently owned restaurant is also a hotel. 800-881-1183.

Connersville, The Willows Downtown Restaurant Try this restaurant, two blocks north of the train station in Connersville, for its home-style cooking and sumptuous weekend buffet. 765-825-5552.

Covington, Maple Corner Restaurant Open your menu at this 1930s roadhouse and discover hand-cut fillets and rib eyes grilled over burning hickory and sassafras logs. 765-793-2224.

Dale, Windell's Cafe After your home-cooked meal, sample a piece of coconut, rhubarb, pecan, cherry, chocolate or banana pie. The baker has been perfecting the recipes for 20 years. 812-937-4253.

Danville, Mayberry Cafe The owners of this cafe brought the laid-back mood of Mayberry from television's The Andy Griffith Show to central Indiana. 317-745-4067.

Decatur, Back 40 Junction Surrounded by a collection of railroad memorabilia, you can help yourself to a buffet groaning with 150 items. Then, browse for gifts in an 1890 red caboose and view a 90-ton railroad car that once rambled through town. 260-724-3355.

Eugene, Covered Bridge Restaurant On weekends, diners come for the chicken and noodles swimming in rich gravy, ladled over mashed potatoes. Then, they walk along the river and through the barn-red bridge. 765-492-7376.

Fishers, Persimmons -- The Restaurant at Conner Prairie Taste the flavor of Hoosier country's favorite entrées with a little bit of European, Native American, and African-American influences at this cozy establishment, formerly known as Governor Noble's. During the summer, enjoy the outdoor wooden deck with umbrella tables. 317-776-6008.

Fort Wayne, Cindy's Diner Regulars who frequent this shoebox-shaped building downtown swear you have to order the "garbage": fresh potato chunks and fresh-cut onions grilled with ham, eggs and cheese. 260-422-1957.

Fort Wayne, Hartley's An Art Deco backbar divides two dining areas in this restaurant southeast of downtown. Crisp white linens cover tables. Diners linger over candlelit meals featuring specialties such as grilled scallops and sausage, or sauteed frogs' legs topped with sun-dried tomato sauce. 260-744-3141.

Fort Wayne, Park Place Grill Dazzle your taste buds with the adventurous menu at this modern brick-and-glass establishment. Chefs David Kamphues and Will Passino feature such entrées as filet mignon grilled in red wine sauce, tender lamb chops served in a wild mushroom and roasted red pepper sauté, or your choice of steak with a fresh cold water lobster tail, served with drawn butter. 260-420-7275.

Greencastle, Walden Inn Chef Troy Matthews creates feasts using salmon and lamb, as well as Indiana-raised pork, and beef medallions with peppercorn sauce. 800-225-8655.

Hagerstown, Welliver's Inc. This diner features more than 100 different items on the buffet. 765-489-4131.

Indianapolis, Aesop's Table Traditional Mediterranean dishes in a lovely old brick building. 317-631-0055.

Indianapolis, Bazbeaux Enjoy gourmet pizza at this lively downtown establishment. 317-636-7662.

Indianapolis, City Market Bustling with produce stands and food stalls, this fun downtown lunch stop serves everything from deli sandwiches to spicy Asian dishes. 317-634-9266.

Indianapolis, L.S. Ayres Tea Room In White River State Park at the State Museum, this cafe is known for its legendary Chicken Velvet Soup during lunchtime. The restaurant also offers high tea, with elairs and finger sandwiches on Wednesdays and Saturdays. 317-232-1637.

Indianapolis, Milano Inn, Make a reservation and try the fresh tomato pizza at this old capital city favorite. 317-264-3585.

Indianapolis, Rocky Mountain Chocolates Fudge, great caramel apples and more along Monument Circle. 317-687-1322.

Indianapolis, Shelby Street Diner It takes the cook two hands to flip the bun-dwarfing, 1-pound Big Burger. Closed Sundays. 317-783-9590.

Indianapolis, Stardust Terrace Cafe Located in Indiana's History Center, diners can sit beside the canal while enjoying sandwiches or the quiche of the day. Closed Sundays. 317-232-1882.

Indianapolis, St. Elmo Steakhouse Beside the Canterbury Hotel, the choice of out-of-towners and the city's power brokers for thick, perfectly grilled steaks and superb service. 317-635-0636.

Jasper, Schnitzelbank Restaurant Hoosier home cooking and Old World traditions mingle along the Wunder Bar at this 90-year-old chalet-style restaurant in the heart of German-settled south-central Indiana. 812-482-2640.

Leavenworth, Overlook Restaurant Fried chicken, creamed chicken and biscuits, and berry and cream pies draw loyal diners to this white-frame restaurant. 812-739-4264.

Madison, Roger's Drug Store Sample a signature thick malt at this drugstore, located among the antiques shops along Main Street. 812-265-3841.

Metamora, Hearthstone This family-style restaurant has been serving guests for more than half a century. Tempting aromas greet you: chicken sizzling in big cast-iron skillets, country-cured ham searing in its own juices, and catfish rolled in lightly-seasoned cornmeal, fried to a golden brown. 765-647-5204.

Montgomery, Gasthof Amish Restaurant Feast on pot roast, cream pie and other local favorites. 812-486-3977.

Morristown, Kopper Kettle For nearly 140 years, six generations of one family have welcomed diners to this establishment in an old railroad town 23 miles southeast of Indianapolis. Frequent diners often order the most popular entrée: panfried chicken prepared in cast iron skillets. 765-763-6767.

New Harmony, Red Geranium The renowned restaurant in the New Harmony Inn. 812-682-4431.

New Harmony, The Yellow Tavern This southwest community raves about brain sandwiches. You can order the lightly-fried beef brains on a bun. 812-682-3303.

Noblesville, Classic Kitchen Classic Kitchen makes the most of ingredients by adding a dash of innovation to serve sumptuous, yet healthful, meals. 317-773-7385.

Oldenburg, Wagner's Village Inn Locals favor this cozy café along Main Street for its special panfried chicken. 812-934-3854.

Peru, Grant Street Bar and Grill Chef Todd Snyder revamped a former Italian restaurant and started his own establishment featuring his renditions of obscure dishes. 765-472-3997.

Richmond, Taste of the Town Stop along the National Road for Italian dishes. 765-935-5464.

Richmond, The Old Richmond Sample succulent steaks and jumbo shrimp (try "Shrimp Bianca") at a Victorian home in downtown Richmond furnished with antiques. 765-962-2247.

Warrenton, Log Inn This sprawling restaurant is favored for its family-style fried chicken dinners. 812-867-3216.

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