Gate A in the Main Terminal is where Harry & Izzy’s turns into a mini‑steakhouse
This is the spot in IND’s Concourse A where locals sit down for a real meal: white‑tablecloth vibes, full bar, and prices that feel close to downtown. It’s post‑security in Terminal A near the A gates, so you can walk straight here after TSA instead of hunting through the food court.
The hook is the St. Elmo–style shrimp cocktail you can order right in the airport, with the same sinus‑clearing cocktail sauce people talk about downtown. Regulars pair it with a steak or burger and call it a “preview” of the city location. Figure on steakhouse pricing: entrées hitting the upper‑$20s into the $40s, plus drinks.
Concessions docs call this an “expanded Harry and Izzy’s concept,” and it does feel bigger and more full‑service than a typical airport bar. There’s proper table seating, a legit cocktail list at the bar, and enough space that groups of four can usually sit together outside of peak race or convention weekends.
Order the shrimp cocktail first if you’re short on time; it usually hits the table faster than a medium‑rare steak when the dining room fills. The bar can turn out a solid old fashioned or local beer from an Indiana tap list, and you can comfortably make a 90‑minute‑out boarding time if you’re just doing apps and a drink.
Watch out for the bill and the clock: several Google reviews call the pricing “steep for an airport,” and service slows noticeably when a big convention is in town or around Indy 500 weekend. On those days, a sit‑down entrée can run you close to 45–60 minutes, start to finish.
Practical tip: if you want a shrimp cocktail and a steak before an evening Main Terminal departure, be in the door at Harry & Izzy’s A‑side at least 75 minutes before boarding.