Review: Syd’s Bar & Grill Breaded Tenderloin Sandwich
Author: indianapoliseater | Filed under: Food Reviews, Location: Noblesville, IN, Recommended: Independent, Tenderloin of the Month
Credit to Robby Virus @flickr.com
Syd’s Bar & Grill
808 Logan Street
Noblesville, Indiana 46060
I used to go to Syd’s a lot for in high school when our school had an open campus for lunch, so I’ve been there many times before. It’s an OLD bar on the square in downtown Noblesville and let’s just say that it has a lot of “charm” (check out the old-fashioned sign!). When you walk up to the building (especially if you are coming up from the parking lot behind the building), you can smell the grease from the deep fried goodness that this place has been making since what seems like the beginning of time.
I’ve only been a few times in the 12+ years since then and since I was back for my first trip in quite a few years recently, I figured that I’d go with one of my two old standby orders (the Steak Sandwich was the other). Not to steal any thunder from the Tenderloin Connoisseur, but I figured I would review his bread and butter…
What I Got: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich served with chips $6.95.
Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
When you look at the picture, your first thought is probably “WOW, that thing is huge” and if that is what you were thinking, then you would be correct. Like a true Indiana tenderloin, this one took up most of the plate. What differed about Syd’s is that they at least attempted to serve it on a toasted bun that it is somewhat larger than the buns that you usually find served with a breaded tenderloin sandwich.
As for the actual tenderloin patty, it was breaded with a nice crispy crust and pounded very thin. I usually prefer my tenderloins to a little thicker, but in this instance, I was okay with it being pounded out so thin. It was perfectly fried and still very juicy on the inside. I’ve been to Syd’s before where they’ve fried it too long and dried out the piece of meat, but this one was absolutely perfect as it was a perfect mix of juicy meat and crunchy breading.
Would I Buy It Again? Yes, I definitely would. I’ve bought it countless times before and I will continue to buy it next time I go to Syd’s. Because of its size, it was EXTREMELY filling (I had to stand up for a while after this one because it made me uncomfortable to sit because I was so full) and with a cost of only $6.95, you are getting an extremely great value.
So, if you are ever in the neighborhood of downtown Noblesville, give this one a shot (FYI, it’s very smoky in there). If you don’t want a tenderloin, I would recommend (based on my prior experiences) the Steak Sandwich or the fried pickles. I know fried pickles seem odd, but something about Syd’s fried pickles make them oddly addicting.
-IndianapolisEater
Tags: Food, Pork, sandwich, syd's, Tenderloin
I’ve never tried the tenderloin sand at Syd’s– only the deep fried pickles & they are addictive!
(a restaurant in Louisville they’re called “frickled” pickles)
Yeah that thing is huge. Indy here I come!
Oh yeah, this is a good one
You had me at fried pickles (nothing against tenderloins but I am a fp addict!) Chatham Tap downtown has great ones too, I’m always anxious to find out restaurants that have them so I can try theirs! Thanks, this is on my “To Go To” list now!
I thought I would mix it up and go with the steak sandwich on my last visit, and I was pretty sad I didn’t opt for the tenderloin.
Will you be reviewing the 14 Coors Lights you had on your last visit?
LOL, they were very refreshing and I would definitely buy 14 Coors Lights again.
Awesome review. I always like when I am introduced to a place I have never heard of before. These local shops often times are what make a community unique. Unless you hear about them, they often go un-noticed (is that a word?). So I will definately give this place a try soon. I have never had a fried pickle.
Turbo:
Did you see Jack Ryan there?
Nice, looks good. Can’t tell you the last time I had the state sandwich. I love the ads on the menu.
Those are actually the placemats that you see in the picture, but in addition to those, the menu was littered with ads too. Hey, Syd’s has to make extra money somehow.
I wonder what happened to the neon on the old sign in the pics, shame its not there anymore….
I am so pumped that indianapoliseater got around to reviewing Syd’s. He took a couple of us there in college and I remember the tenderloin being great. We of course had to give him a hard time at first because he spent more than a month telling us how wonderful the tenderloin was going to be. The Noblesville railroad track placement and quality of Syd’s building only made this easier. However, I would agree w/ indianapoliseater, Syd’s is one a kind and a great experience.
@ Turbo: AWESOME!
Yum,yum,yum, YUM. I have never had ANYTHING bad from Syds. What a FUN place!!! You deff. need to check it out asap!!!