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Ballard's in the Atrium, West Baden Springs, IN

Ballard's in the Atrium

4.4
4.4
22 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Enjoy the West Baden Signature Bloody Mary or your favorite cocktail and lighter fare under the dome. Taste seasonal drink favorites like a Hot Toddy, Butter Beer or martini selections. Enjoy alfresco-like dining as natural light peers in through the atrium’s skylights to provide a peaceful atmosphere. This bar is named for Ed Ballard, who purchased West Baden Springs Hotel from Lee Sinclair in 1923.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (877) 291-3061
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Neighbourhood
    French Lick
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ballard's in the Atrium offers a "breathtaking view" with a "gorgeous environment" under a historic dome, making dining a memorable experience. Guests rave about the "excellent ambiance" and "exceptional" steak and frites. Service is often praised as "superb," and the "signature Chocolate Dome dessert" delights those with a sweet tooth.

22 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect! Servers, beauty of the atrium and piano music playing . Food was excellent!

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  2. James

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a bottle of wine, hummus appetizer & for entrees a Reuben & steak salad. All the food was prepared well & delivered on time. Really pricey but decent.

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  3. PJ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of the dome lights of the atrium during dinner. We enjoyed our lobster rolls and the signature Chocolate Dome dessert. Great service too.

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  4. Cody

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived in the area my whole life, Eating in atrium of the dome was an amazing experience I had looked forward to accomplishing for several years. We had reservations but ended up arriving early and they were able to get us sat immediately. We had an awesome waitress (her name started with a “K” but I’m terrible with names) who constantly made sure we were accommodated and really seemed to enjoy her job instead of just “being there.” My wife ordered the ham and cheese melt sandwich which she claimed to be the best she’d ever tasted. I ordered a burger and thought it was pretty good. We shared The chocolate dome dessert which was absolutely amazing and highly recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth. Overall a great experience and got to enjoy the “lounger” chairs in the atrium afterward while watching the colors of the ceiling light change.

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  5. PatP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ballards at the Atrium is the best way to experience West Baden. Eating dinner and admiring the incredible atrium can't be beat! We all had the steak and frites and agreed the steak was exceptional.

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  6. Monya

    VIP

    Indiana

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great and love that they have a happy hour

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  7. Ye

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    a great place to enjoy family and friends gathering. Gorgeous environment, relaxing and exciting as well.

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  8. Leon

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance and very good food. Our server, Peter, was very attentive. Highly recommend this atrium experience!

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  9. Mark

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was properly prepared, of excellent quality, and nicely presented. Service was excellent even on a somewhat busy evening. The ambience of dining under the giant dome in this totally restored historic hotel CANNOT be overstated. Totally satisfied with our experience at Ballards and stay at the West Baden Hotel.

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  10. Dave

    VIP

    Indiana

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entrance to the hostess stand was misleading and not well marked. The food was outstanding and the service was excellent as well. The wait staff patiently took our pictures. We always love the snack mix at this restaurant. We appreciate that the management continues to provide the snack mix at the tables. It keeps us coming back. And of course, the atmosphere and ambience are unparalleled. Nowhere else in the world can you experience a location like you can while dining at this restaurant in the atrium. 

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FAQs

Ballard's in the Atrium is rated 4.4 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Ballard's in the Atrium

8538 W Baden Ave, West Baden Springs, IN 47469

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    French Lick
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Ethan Smith
  • Entertainment
    Light Jazz and Pop in the atrium.Wednesday-Sunday: 5pm-9pm
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine
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