Cunningham Restaurant

Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) is a prominent hospitality company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, renowned for its diverse portfolio of dining establishments that cater to a wide range of culinary preferences.

Established in 1997 by Mike Cunningham, the group has expanded its presence across multiple states, including Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. It offers a variety of dining experiences from casual eateries to upscale restaurants.

Signature Restaurants

One of CRG's flagship concepts is Boulder Creek Dining Company, which provides a rustic mountain lodge ambiance complemented by a menu featuring homemade barbecue ribs, wood-fired pizzas, steaks, and pastas.

Another notable establishment is BRU Burger Bar, dedicated to crafting gourmet burgers using locally sourced meats and fresh ingredients, all served in freshly baked buns.

For quick yet delicious meals, Café 251 offers a variety of sandwiches, soups, wraps, and salads emphasizing fresh, locally sourced produce.

Additionally, Shin Dig presents a lively atmosphere with a menu including pizza, wings, salads, burgers, and sandwiches, ideal for social gatherings.

Stone Creek Dining Company offers innovative cuisine in an upscale casual setting for memorable dining experiences.

Tavern at the Point combines traditional and contemporary elements, featuring a gastro-pub style menu and full-service bar.

Union 50 is a chef-driven restaurant and bar hosting live music and offering a seasonally changing menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients.

Vida is one of the few Indianapolis restaurants to earn AAA’s coveted Four Diamond award, embodying modern culinary techniques with a worldly influence in a relaxed ambiance.

Sustainability Initiatives

CRG emphasizes sustainability through initiatives like CRG Grow, a greenhouse that supplies locally grown produce to its establishments.

The group's commitment is reflected in its menus, which showcase locally sourced meats and vegetables from passionate local partners.

Expansion and Delivery

CRG has expanded its reach by opening a downtown delivery kitchen at 433 N. Capitol Ave. in Indianapolis.

This kitchen offers menu items from various CRG restaurants, including Livery, Modita, Union 50, Mesh, Bru Burger Bar, Tavern at the Point, Stone Creek Dining Company, Café 251, and Theo’s Italian.

Locations

As of July 2025, Cunningham Restaurant Group operates multiple locations across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio:

• Indianapolis, IN, USA: Multiple locations, including the downtown delivery kitchen at 433 N. Capitol Ave.
• Louisville, KY, USA: Locations such as Mesh on Mass Ave.
• Cincinnati, OH, USA: Locations like Bill Cunningham's Great American Sports Cafe.

Through its diverse dining concepts and commitment to quality and sustainability, Cunningham Restaurant Group continues to be a significant presence in the Midwest's culinary scene.

It offers memorable dining experiences to a wide array of guests.