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Ralph & Ava's Cafe and Catering

Mooresville, Indiana

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5 October 2019

This was our first visit and it certainly won't be the last!  My husband ordered the beer battered haddock with salt and pepper fries and fried okra.  The beer battered fish was definitely freshly battered.  So amazing!  It was fresh and well breaded.  The fries were crispy and tasty.  I'm not a fan of okra, but this was pretty good - I still wouldn't order them since, ya know. Okra. Haha!  But it was nice - you could tell it wasn't frozen, smushy okra, but crunchy and nice.  I ordered a Ruben.  It was massive!!!  And the corned beef wasn't fatty or slimy.  It was fantastic. I'd have preferred a bit more kraut and will order it with extra next time, but I'm a kraut fanatic.  Ha!  My side was the sweet potato waffle fries. Have I used the words crispy and crunchy already?  Because they were both.  They were not limp or soggy as in other places.  My kid got nuggets. ‍. Dino nuggets.  Please be aware that it did take awhile to receive our meal, but it was well worth the wait. I just want you to know in case you're in a hurry.  Oh!  Decor is also fun!  Old lamps and chairs.  Even if you don't have to, use the bathroom, bc it's pretty funny. More...

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23 September 2019

Love the new menu

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22 September 2019

Excellent food & service!!  This was our first time here and will definitely be back.  Very impressed with the menu & the variety offered.  Service was extremely friendly & wanted to make sure everything was perfect.  Quality of food was great.  We're very critical diners and we were pleasantly surprised with how well everything was prepared.  Great place!  Great food!  Great service!  Great environment! More...

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21 September 2019

Great food, great service! The place is really cute, and I felt welcomed there. We don't get down this way often but next time we are I am coming back.

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21 September 2019

Delicious and great service! Cozy atmosphere, and the servers know their stuff. Large beer selection with plenty of local brews, and good prices for all of their food.

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15 September 2019

Returning from Bloomington to Indianapolis and a Google search for restaurants in Mooresville sent us here. I'm glad it did. We ordered the giant pretzel with beer cheese as an appetizer. The pretzel came out hot and was crispy on the outside with a soft center. The beer cheese is made with Taxman Brewery beer and has a little spice to it that gives it a good flavor.My husband had the French dip, which came out hot and with a side of juice. He wished it came with horseradish but he didn't ask if it was available. I had the burger and it was flavorful on a brioche bun. The salt and pepper fries are good but not special. Our waitress Emily was very attentive and explained the specials and menu favorites. Paw prints are customer favorites and rectangle items are house specialities. There were many things I wanted to try and if we pass through Mooresville again, we will be back! More...

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14 September 2019

Very good food and atmosphere. Everyone was very kind and the service was amazing.

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14 September 2019

Great tenderloins good service.

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14 September 2019

Good food and great atmosphere

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14 September 2019

Delish food (the chicken salad is stuff of legends), friendly staff, reasonable prices! I had the Hadley Cobb salad this time & it was huge!

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10 September 2019

Food was extremely tasty! Great atmosphere. Amazing service. The vibe in this restaurant is awesome. Great live music. Lots of food options. Will definitely be coming back and becoming a regular customer!! So happy we found this place. More...

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7 September 2019

Didn't like the house salad but the catfish and frys were good.

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2 September 2019

Cousins were in Indianapolis with family for a wedding and we're in Bloomington so we chose Mooresville as the place to meet for lunch before they headed to the airport. Not many options in Mooresville on a Sunday but Yelp reviews of Ralph & Ava's were promising. We couldn't have been more pleased. They accommodated our large group (9), and the cozy setting, friendly atmosphere, and attentive staff were just right. Excellent draft beer selections. The pretzel with dipping cheese sauce was outstanding. My wife and I enjoyed the mac & cheese with short rib--very nice--while my 97-year old mother had the meatloaf with sweet potato waffle fries. Others at the table had prime rib from the buffet, pork tenderloin, and salads. All seemed pleased with  their meals. I look forward to trying one of the "special blend" burgers (short rib, chuck, & brisket) on a definite future visit. More...

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31 August 2019

Love the new menu and beer selection.

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28 August 2019

Always loved the food, great atmosphere & good prices!

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25 August 2019

First time eating here. The food was excellent and so was the service. Kayla took great care of us! Will definitely be back!!

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23 August 2019

I had a lunch special. Awesome and a good beer selection.

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23 August 2019

Really good fries, didn't like the house salad, coffee was good, enjoyed the buffalo chicken sandwhich. Too much breading on my catfish/havick.

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22 August 2019

It was a good experience. I had the All American burger. Was good! Portions are pretty large.

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22 August 2019

I've been here a few times and left unimpressed, maybe even kind of annoyed, but the recent changes to the menu and ditching the unimpressive salad bar really helped this place out. Last time I was in the service was great. I tried the fancy pants burger and although it was just okay, it's an interesting dish, the type that will be difficult to find in a place like Mooresville. If you're in the neighborhood, I'd probably suggest Ralph & Ava's over anywhere else. More...

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15 August 2019

New menu is great. Worth trying out.

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15 August 2019

Great craft beer selection, and food was excellent. Try the Pioneer sandwich with horseradish sauce!

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8 August 2019

A nice lo al place food was good, the crab rangoon dip was delicious. My tenderloin was good and so was the green bean casserole. Ice tea was not appetizing. But that may come with time. Since they had just got new tea bags. Overall a good meal. Little pricey for just the 2 of us. More...

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1 August 2019

Wonderful location on Main Street in downtown Mooresville.  This town needed a cool place like this with great food and tasty drinks.  Lately they have been offering up $5 mules on Friday.  My favorite thing to get at lunch is the soup and salad bar.  Not only do you get your choice of 2 awesome soups, but you also get a trip to the salad bar AND a baked potato for only $8.  Seriously, this is a great value and a healthy option as well.  I have never been here after 5, but am looking forward to catching a band in here some night.  Friendly folks work here and the spirit of the place is 50 degrees above the normal boring pace of most of Mooresville.  Slowly starting to change, Mooresville on its way up and places like this will propel interest in this sleepy little town.  Back in for lunch today after 2 week absence and I was surprised with a new menu!  The soup and salad bar are gone, but both appear on the menu.  Now they have more room for larger groups!  New items on the menu include 6 different cheeseburger styles, 6 salad options and more than 6 side options available with most entree's.  On this visit I was blown away by the public house  melt, a very tasty deluxe grilled turkey and cheese sandwich with all the fixings.  My friend got the braised short ribs, and she thought they were juicy, tender and tasted great. More...

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31 July 2019

As of July 2019 they have a entire new menu.   And they now have burgers and tenderloin.   If you haven't been in while, you should come try the new menu.

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29 July 2019

Delicious food

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29 July 2019

Oh boy. Well, they do a lot of things right and then...well...the dinner they did not. The atmosphere was really great! The servers were very nice. Like the salad bar as an option with dinner as well. The Open Mic night is a great idea, but was too loud in the back of the room. Our group saw two tables get up and leave before ordering. They sat down, got their waters (which was a bit of a wait) and then kept leaning in trying to talk, shook their heads then walked out. We had a hard time too, but we had all ordered the full dinners and desserts and drinks. The parmesan crusted Tilapia came out with a sprinkling of paprika on it. Brought it to the attention of our server that they are doing it wrong, just a heads up, asked for some parmesan from the kitchen and came back with a cup of cold feta? Went to salad bar and doctored fish & rice up with green onions and crispy onion strips, so again, it's great to have a salad bar as that rice was unseasoned. Ordered the steak medium it came out on the reddish side of medium rare. So dinners, not so hot. Peach cobbler came out burnt up, but peaches were good. I think if they could work out those dinner menu kinks, it'd be great. It's a neat setup and we would've had an awesome time if it weren't for parts of the meal and the overly loud sound running in the back part of the room for the Open Mic. More...

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29 July 2019

Crab rangoon dip is amazing!

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29 July 2019

Stopped in for a cup of coffee and bruchetta. Was very satisfied with with atmosphere and the quality of the food. Definitely a good spot for a snack

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29 July 2019

Amazing smoked meatloaf and grilled vegetables. A variety of local beers on tap and in bottles. I love the menu!

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29 July 2019

Something going every evening, great food, comfortable atmosphere, friendly service. Lives up the the idea of a public house.

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29 July 2019

First time going to trivia night, well first time thru the doors. All in all good family place great social vibe. Food/prices above average food quality, prices were more than fair. Service was great across the board, the size of the establishment is the only thing I thought that was below par. More...

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29 July 2019

Delicious!!!

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25 July 2019

This place was remarkable! Out here from Chicago working and stopped by this joint. Food was good and the atmosphere was very old school/new school mixed in the downtown area. Live music was really good. Me and a couple guys from work enjoyed the open mic night. Good time and very good food. Stop by! More...

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29 June 2019

We love this little locally owned restaurant! Such a unique and cozy place with great food, great drinks, and great staff!!!

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29 June 2019

breckfast buffet was great.

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29 June 2019

Amazing little mom and pops restaurant! The food is great and the service is even better. I will definitely be back✌

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29 June 2019

Love the atmosphere there food is above average.

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24 May 2019

This place is awesome. Really great and friendly service, good food and a fun atmosphere.

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11 May 2019

This is one of my most favorite places - and it's local! Great food,  outstanding service, a well- stocked bar, and amazing owners that give back to the community. Highly recommend!!!

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11 May 2019

We stumbled upon this gem and we were so delighted that we did. It is quaint and full of charm. The service was amazing, such nice people and the menu had a great variety. I had the tuna melt ( on special) and my husband had the Reuben both were served on an amazing swirled marble rye. Delicious!!!! We will be back, we love finding places like this!!!! More...

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2 May 2019

Ralph and Ava's has small-town charm with small-town prices ($8 for a meal and drink at lunch). It's a nice little spot for lunch and they seem to have quite a few events going on throughout the week like bingo and trivia. I wasn't blown away by the food, but they had good basics. The veggie melt was fine but could have been incredible if they added a garlic aioli or some sort of sauce to at some pizazz.  Our server was very attentive and sweet. I'm glad Mooresville is opening more local spots! More...

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30 April 2019

It had awesome food and really enjoyed visiting!

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28 April 2019

Just had a drink but service friendly and atmosphere awesome. Cozy place!

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28 April 2019

Great food and drinks, even better staff. Folks feel welcome here and are well taken care of by the servers and the owner. Great live music as well.

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22 April 2019

Very friendly atmosphere and staff. Love the eclectic tables and chairs. Brunch was pretty good. Bloody Mary/mimosa bar was really great!

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30 March 2019

Fantastic little mom and pop place. The food was fantastic the service top notch. We live near Chicago but this will definitely be our go to place next time we are in this area.  If you are into bread pudding........you must have some, to die for!!!! More...

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29 March 2019

Awesome spot. Especially for Friday night open mic. Staff, service and food .... all great. The decor is really cool too. All together a nice hometown place to break bread and take in the scenery.

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29 March 2019

Ralph and Eva's has a cozy home-town atmosphere, delicious food, and there is always something going on! Stop in if you have not been able to, you won't regret it! -skw

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27 February 2019

Never knew this place was here. Thankfully we decided to find somewhere new for Devour Indy. The decor is very quaint, staff was very friendly, great value during Devour, but the regular menu prices looked very reasonable. We will be back. PS Ralph & Ava aren't the owners (they're the dogs), but they have great humans!! More...

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