The Propylaeum Club was built in the 1890's, by John Schmidt, a beer baron, whose father had come to Indianapolis from Germany and settled on the near Southside. Then George McCulloch, founder of The Indianapolis Star and president and general manager of the Indiana Transi Co., was the next owner of the Propylaeum. In 1921 the Propylaeum was purchase by the College of Music and Fine Arts. After holding classes here for two years it was then puyrchased by The Propylaeum Club in 1923.Catered by Chef Mike began in January of 2004. Chef Mike Atherton's career started at Michigan State University. He has served as Executive Chef for Hyatt Regency, Adam's Mark Radisson, and Marsh Central Kitchen. He most recently was Food and Beverage Director of the Ashantii Ballroom. Chef Mike was "Chef of the Year in 1997", and has served The American Culinary Federation as President, Vice President, and Chairman of the Board.A deposit will hold your Room. For an immediate reservation, call 638 - 4317
April 13, 2011 @ 12:40 PM
a diner from Indianapolis, In
The women who run the propylaeum are wonderful. The person who runs the resturant karin glass is by far the worst thing about this place. She talks to much, and 90% of what comes out of her mouth is a lie. The overall experienc would be a lot nicer if she would just shut up and let the guest enjoy what they paid for. If not for her, it really would be a wonderful experience.
February 13, 2011 @ 5:06 PM
a diner from Columbus, IN
We did the wine pairings dinner. It was good but portions were very small. It was advertised as an 8 course dinner. There was supposed to be narration and instructions about the wines, but we were in another room and couldn't hear very well, after the first couple of wines we didn't know what we were drinking or why. Also many of the courses, although tasty, were lukewarm by the time we were served. For the stated price of $75 it was not worth it.
What a great experience we had. I took my family here to eat and enjoyed my time there. We ordered pizza(always delicious) and my daughter was able to have fun in the play room. She had so much fun she didnt want to leave. I would so suggest this
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I would have never thought to eat at a restaurant in a hotel until I purchased a gift certificate from Restaurant.Com. When you are waiting in line for over an hour to dine I would suggest driving to the Crowne Hotel and dining at The Landing. Earl
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The food is excellent. There is a German Buffet evry Wednesday that is outstanding. You have the opportunity to sample a number of German dishes or you may order from the Menu. Either way , you get great food and pleasant surroundings. .
The most recent and probably last time I went there my girlfriend & i had a very unprofessional experience. They recently consolidated their menu & took the buffalo chicken pizza away. We asked the kitchen manager if we could still order it & he said
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The women who run the propylaeum are wonderful. The person who runs the resturant karin glass is by far the worst thing about this place. She talks to much, and 90% of what comes out of her mouth is a lie. The overall experienc would be a lot nicer if she would just shut up and let the guest enjoy what they paid for. If not for her, it really would be a wonderful experience.
February 13, 2011 @ 5:06 PM
a diner from Columbus, IN
We did the wine pairings dinner. It was good but portions were very small. It was advertised as an 8 course dinner. There was supposed to be narration and instructions about the wines, but we were in another room and couldn't hear very well, after the first couple of wines we didn't know what we were drinking or why. Also many of the courses, although tasty, were lukewarm by the time we were served. For the stated price of $75 it was not worth it.
I had a very bad experience with a waiter that nearly overshadowed an otherwise wonderful evening. The staff at the Propylaeum Club is very small, so a problem with a staff member can be a very big deal. Our waiter was menacing from the start. He smiled with his mouth, but his eyes betrayed his extreme hostility. Nearly all of his comments were dripping with sarcasm ("Whatever makes YOU happy") and he was defensive and inattentive. Our table was served last and my 6-year-old was very hungry. I asked the waiter if he could get my son a roll while we were waiting and he told me that since we had messed up his schedule (we needed our table to be nut free as my 9-year-old has a life-threatening allergy) we would have to wait. I told him that it wasn't my son's fault that he had a nut allergy. After that, our table was ignored. Our dinner plates were still on the table when the dessert plates were being cleared from other tables and we weren't even offered dessert. My 9-year-old asked our waiter if he could have dessert and the waiter simply smiled and walked away. This was the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant.
The women who run the propylaeum are wonderful. The person who runs the resturant karin glass is by far the worst thing about this place. She talks to much, and 90% of what comes out of her mouth is a lie. The overall experienc would be a lot nicer if she would just shut up and let the guest enjoy what they paid for. If not for her, it really would be a wonderful experience.
February 13, 2011 @ 5:06 PM
a diner from Columbus, IN
We did the wine pairings dinner. It was good but portions were very small. It was advertised as an 8 course dinner. There was supposed to be narration and instructions about the wines, but we were in another room and couldn't hear very well, after the first couple of wines we didn't know what we were drinking or why. Also many of the courses, although tasty, were lukewarm by the time we were served. For the stated price of $75 it was not worth it.