Review: Deeter's
Author: WIBIA | Filed under: Food Reviews, Location: Carmel, IN, Recommended: Hall of Fame, Recommended: Independent
Deeter’s Nasch & Nip
12901 Old Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
http://www.glasschimneyanddeeters.com
Austrian-born Dieter Puska is a culinary legend here in Indy. If we had a Top Chef Masters for Indy chefs, he would be on it. Beginning in 1976, he was Chef/Owner of the Glass Chimney and Deeters Nasch & Nip. Dieter retired in 2008, but most of the staff continued on with a short closing.
This place is old school and I can’t imagine has changed very little since 1976. It is classic continental cuisine…dare I say an Austrian’s version of French cooking. The kitchen is now managed by Chef Adam. A long time Dieter apprentice, Adam has plenty of rabbits in his hat and is armed with Dieter’s recipe book. Dangerous in a good way.
Deeter’s usually has 5+ specials. The regular menu is great, but I usually have the best luck with the specials.
I started off with a BLT Soup. The waitress said, “it tastes like a BLT, not sure how else to describe it…” and she was right. The soup was seasoned well and had a nice mix of ingredients. I really like their soup. Dieter made the best soups in town and I would still give Deeter’s that title. Lobster Bisque is out of sight.
They have a Hungarian Goulash of the Day. On my visit, it was a pork goulash. It is served with spatzel and a scoop of sour cream and was so good. I thought that I have had good goulash before, but when I tasted this, goulash was re-defined for me. Honestly, I would give it a 10/10. Tender pork and so many good bites. This is why I love food.
Would I Buy It Again: Yes and WIBIA Hall of Fame. Deeter’s is a legend here in Carmel and it is as good as it has ever been. The crowd is usually older and richer than me (we were sitting right next to the mayor that night) but you will see suits and jeans there. It is not a lot to look at on the outside or inside. It is all about the food and a high level of classic service.
I worry about restaurants like this in a challenging economy, so make sure to go if you can. Dinner for 3 was $150, including a bottle of wine @ $50. My goulash was $19, and what a steal. I have been to Deeter’s over 20 times and it is a true gem in this city.
-WIBIA
Tags: Carmel, Deeters, Food, Indiana, Indianapolis
Love the post. I’m so glad Deeter’s made the WIBIA Hall of Fame. I can’t wait to try the soup and their goulash is always tops. If you haven’t tried the Green Goddess dressing before– it is the stuff.
WIBIA:
Do you guys have a running list somewhere of your Hall of Fame? I’d love to see that, just in case I wanted to try one (it would be hard to go from memory).
If you go over into the “Categories” drop-down box on the right and then go down to the “Recommended: Hall of Fame” option, it should pull up every single review that meets those qualifications. There also several others in the list too if you want to check them out.
I’ll put this on my ‘must try’ list. Although you have me wondering how they got the ‘l’ in the ‘blt soup’.