If you’re a new Indianapolis resident looking for an exciting place for grub or you want to treat an in-town visitor who loves shopping, then Johnny Rockets might be the perfect spot to grab a meal.
The first Johnny Rockets to open in Indianapolis is situated in the massive food court of downtown’s Circle Centre mall, and provides an experience that is hardly forgettable.
Its atmosphere offers a retro journey down memory lane for those who remember restaurants of the 1950s and ‘60s, when you could turn on the television and see music shows such as “American Bandstand,” “The Clay Cole Show” and “Shindig!” The restaurant also provides an entertaining history lesson for customers who grew up after that era.
When patrons take a seat at a table or one of the old-fashioned counter stools, they will immediately notice the vintage celebrity posters, Coca-Cola ads and tabletop jukeboxes that (for a nickel) can crank out classics by everyone from Elvis, James Brown and Aretha Franklin to Prince and Destiny’s Child.
However, the most fun aspect of it all is watching the busy staff suddenly go from cooking and serving to breaking out in “sock hop” style ‘50s dance routines. You get used to it after awhile, but it never fails to at least bring a smile to your face.
As far as food is concerned, the Johnny Rockets menu mostly includes a variety of traditional American fast food favorites such as cheeseburgers, hot dogs and onion rings. The most exceptional items are the burgers (which are thick, juicy and grilled like most burgers used to be made, not flimsy and wimpy), apple pie, flavorful shakes and malts and healthy alternatives such as tuna melts and the Streamliner (a grilled veggie burger).
Johnny Rockets is a national company, and its first location opened in Los Angeles in 1986, with an emphasis on providing a friendly and unique dining experience for families.
Currently, there are more than 320 Johnny Rockets locations in 29 states. Recently, Johnny Rockets opened two other Central Indiana locations including one at Castleton Square Mall, and another in Greenwood Park Mall.
When you’re ready to not only enjoy good food but also have a fun and lively dining experience, then Johnny Rockets is the place to go. As the great rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Chuck Berry (who is making a comeback) would say, “Go Johnny, Go!”
Johnny Rockets (Downtown)
49 W Maryland St., Room VC-9
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 238-0444
Castleton
6020 82nd St.
(317) 578-8015
Greenwood
1251 U.S. 31N, Greenwood
(317) 881-6240
