At 101 Craft Kitchen, familiar comfort food gets a few unexpected turns. Diners single out an apple-and-Brie grilled cheese layered with Gala apple and fig-and-honey jam on sourdough, while other shared plates include jalapeño poppers, wings and barbecue-gochujang chips. The moderately priced restaurant sits minutes from the Monon Trail, Midtown Plaza and Carmel City Center, making it a convenient lunch or dinner stop around a day in town.
Positive diner reports frequently center on appetizers and attentive service. Soft pretzels and candied bacon earn praise, as do pecan chicken and avocado toast with an egg. Reports are less enthusiastic about the hot-honey chicken sandwich, with criticism of dry chicken and a lack of heat. The kitchen’s broader approach is seasonal, spanning salads, sandwiches, substantial entrées and shareable plates.
Craft beer and cocktails are central to the drinks offering, alongside wine and dedicated bourbon and featured-bottle lists. Diners describe the interior as modern and relaxing; the covered patio adds a fireplace and a four-season setting. For gatherings, the semi-private Perfect Pairs dining room seats 20 to 40, while the patio seats 40.
Find 101 Craft Kitchen at 1200 S. Rangeline Road, Suite 100, Carmel. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Weekend brunch runs until 3 p.m., and weekday happy hour is 4–6 p.m. Reservations, carryout and delivery are offered.