Katie Whit

Rhyyyysssss!!! Is the absolute BEST!! ♥️🔥 I've had him 3/4 times I've been there, tonight with a party of 10. Highly recommend. I'm always pleased with the food and service every time I've been there. Definitely going to start planning my next dinner! The only dislike I have about it is that they don't hold a standard for attire as they should. Spending $400 on dinner for 2 “with drinks, appetizer, and tip,” I came for a higher class atmosphere, not the Crocs, construction workers' clothes, hoodies, and dirty shoes, and sweat pants I've seen there.” I could go anywhere for that. It's going to make a great place to have a night out, run down like any other place in Evansville, FAST! I really hope they start telling people NO.

+7

Brent Divine

NANDO – A Touch of Gatsby in Evansville Evansville’s dining scene just got a major upgrade with the opening of NANDO, and after our recent visit, I can confidently say: this place is something special. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was absolutely captivating — think 1920s Great Gatsby glamour with a modern edge. The lighting, the décor, the music — it all created an ambiance that felt both upscale and inviting. We were seated immediately and offered a classy choice of sparkling or distilled water, a small but thoughtful touch that set the tone for the evening. We kicked things off with cocktails. I ordered my usual Old Fashioned, while my wife opted for a gin-based creation (the name escapes me, but the taste didn’t). Both drinks were beautifully presented and expertly balanced — a promising start. For appetizers, we chose the intriguingly named “When Pigs Fly” and the shrimp cocktail. The bacon trio — black peppered, jalapeño, and maple — was to die for. Each variety had its own bold personality, and together they were pure indulgence. The shrimp cocktail was fresh and perfectly chilled, rounding out a fantastic first course. For the main event, my wife ordered the butternut squash soup and a Caesar salad, both of which she raved about. I went all in with the filet and shrimp, accompanied by lobster mac and cheese and sautéed carrots. The filet was cooked to perfection — tender enough to cut with a fork — and the roasted garlic on the side added a wonderful, mellow depth. The mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and packed with lobster, while the carrots brought a touch of balance to the richness of the plate. We finished the evening with a bourbon cake drizzled in caramel glaze and served with ice cream — a decadent dessert that hit all the right notes without being overly sweet. From start to finish, NANDO delivered not only on food quality but also on service and ambiance. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, and every detail felt carefully considered. It’s not every day you find a restaurant that nails both the experience and the cuisine — especially one so close to home. Bravo, NANDO. You’ve set a new standard for dining in Evansville. We’ll definitely be back — and next time, I’ll make sure to remember the name of that cocktail.

+9

Brianna Cultice

NANDO... oh how you impressed me. There is no place remotely as... exquisite... refined... This is a well thought out menu and the whole place and experience screams fine dining at its best. The service was unimaginably amazing. The food was of the highest quality. We truly had the perfect meal. To be honest, my partner is a chef and we are complete food snobs. We were both blown away and cant wait to go back. This was a two hour experience with each course being some of the best plates we've had. This is definitely the nicest restaurant in Evansville, by far. I really can't say enough about it. You've got to try it for yourself.

+3

Monica Centers

Fabulous atmosphere, exceptional service, and wonderful meals! First time to Nando and our party of four had a very enjoyable evening. Rhys was our server and was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He provided us with exceptional service! We appreciated the pace of our service between each course, allowing us the time to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and meal. The Blush Affair specially cocktail was light & refreshing. They also have a nice selection of wines. Our table shared appetizers of When Pigs Fly and croquettes, which were all very good. The filet and ribeye, and sides of brussel sprouts, mac & cheese with lobster, and whipped potatoes were delicious. We shared the lemon tart with blueberry sauce and it was a perfect summer dessert and balance of flavors, not overly sweet or tart. We’ll definitely visit again.

Shana Turpin

From start to finish, my experience at this restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. The food was unforgettable, the service was second to none, and every detail made the evening special. The highlight of the night was the incredible duck—perfectly cooked with a rich, savory flavor and tender texture that left me savoring every bite. The best duck I have ever had including duck I had in Paris. Equally outstanding was the Chilean sea bass: buttery, delicate, and cooked to perfection. Each dish was plated beautifully and showcased the kitchen’s remarkable talent. As impressive as the food was, the service took the experience to another level. Our bartender, Bryce, made the evening so enjoyable with his warm personality, expert recommendations, and perfectly crafted cocktails. He truly elevated the night with both his professionalism and charm. Equally deserving of praise is the general manager, Ryan, who checked in with us personally to ensure that everything exceeded expectations. His attention to detail, genuine hospitality, and clear passion for creating memorable experiences for guests made us feel truly valued. His knowledge and attention to detail were beyond outstanding. This restaurant is a rare gem where culinary excellence meets outstanding service. If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s both unforgettable and welcoming, this is absolutely the place to go. I cannot wait to return.

Adam Trinkel

Dined at NANDO for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed. Abi and Daisy were fantastic, very attentive and answered our questions about the menu. The atmosphere is a wonderful escape. We ordered the oysters, lobster mac & cheese, brussels sprouts, French onion dip soup, and the lobster pot pie. We also enjoyed dessert. Looking forward to returning in the future to try some of the other offerings on the menu.

Roman T

This will be one of your favorite places not just in Evansville, but will give any place in New York a run for the money. Absolutely stunning building and atmosphere. Staff dressed elegantly, and all have great attitude and are very attentive. Its still a new place, but especially considering that, having been there several times now, the experiences have been nothing short of amazing. Food and drinks are both great, but I just can't say enough about the quality of service and attitude of the people that work there, even on the tough first few weeks! It is not a cheap place, yet I feel like its priced reasonable, and drinks are very well priced for main street as well. Its very easy to tell that a lot of time, effort and consideration went into this place, from design, to hiring the correct management/staff.

Hannah FM

For our tenth anniversary, we wanted something special, so we tried Nando's. We arrived early for our reservation and were seated right away. At our table they had a cute, little note on the table because I had put on the reservation that it was our anniversary. We started with the “When Pigs Fly” appetizer, which came with three thick-cut strips of bacon in jalapeño, peppercorn, and maple-glazed flavors. They were served with maple syrup for dipping, plus shallots and pickles on the side. Every piece was still warm as we ate and it was absolutely delicious. Sweet, spicy, salty! The meat was also top quality. For our main dishes, we had the "Airline Chicken" and the "Nando burger." (In the photo, my husband had already tried to take a bite of the burger before I snapped the photo, but it was beautifully plated beforehand.) Both were super tasty, cooked perfectly, and full of flavor. You really can’t go wrong with either. I love anything with a potato side. The parmesan truffle fries and whipped potatoes are also superb. Our server, Matt, was outstanding. He made sure we had everything we needed and explained all the menu items. He timed our appetizer to dinner transition perfectly! I think we learned more than ever at any restaurant, including information about the meat selection to the world-class, wood-fire oven. All those extra touches made the experience even better. The rest of the staff were just as kind and friendly. The building still has its original historic charm, but the renovations were done beautifully and give it a cozy, updated feel. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. Also, if you park in the Locust parking garage behind the building, it's a quick walk up the sidewalk so you don't have to mess with Main Street's construction. We’ll definitely be coming back!!!

Amy Spurling

First off, it takes A LOT for me to give a 5 star. This new place was excellent. Our server,Abi, was amazing and friendly and informative. The atmosphere is awesome! I’m so happy to such a cool (albeit pretty expensive) date night spot! We started with drinks - the whiskey revival and blush affair plus a nice glass of wine. All good and competitively priced for nice cocktails. We were offered a complimentary app - we chose the “when pigs fly” - 3 thick sliced and different flavored bacons hanging from a rack. Very fun and pretty tasty! One of our favorites was the stone fruit salad- light fresh and delicious! For dinner, the 4 of us shared the gnocchi (pretty good), the NANDO burger (soo sooo good!!), upgraded the fries with the burger to the Parmesan truffle and they were good but next time I’d probable skip, the Brussels (pretty standard but came with a yummy sauce), the lobster mac and cheese (pretty good, small pieces of lobster), and the star - boneless filet. This was the best steak I’ve had in a long time. We tried the bourbon cream cake as a carry out - it was fresh and moist and light. Great ending to our meal. We will definitely return! (And pray we get Abi’s table!)

+5

Luke Nordine

We've been trying to get a reservation for several weeks and finally got one tonight! The building is well decorated and has great upscale presence. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The cheese bread appetizer was fantastic so the dinner started off exceeding expectations. My wife's steak was great and the lobster mac and cheese was fantastic. I was recommended the 21 day dry aged Ribeye and ordered it medium. My steak came out rare. I hate sending things back and am noncomfontational but for $94 and Google Lens telling me the steak was medium rare to rare I apologized and asked to confirm the temperature of the steak. The waiter and Manager both said it was undercooked, thanked me for bringing it to their attention, and the steak was reheated. The steak came back medium and was good though at that point my wife had finished eating. The entire time we were told repeatedly they strive to deliver the best customer experience. So were slighlty suprised the only attempt made to improve our experience was simply to finish cooking the steak as originally ordered. Even the Manager after saying she'd be back to check on us never made it back around. When receiving our bill we were asked about our experience and if there was anything that could be improved on...my wife and I were polite and said everything was fine, but felt like it was a little insulting given the obvious fact that a recommended $94 steak was not cooked properly and we weren't able to enjoy our meals together. Overall, we probably overhyped a date night away from young kids at the fancy new "it" restaurant and apparently our expectation that a $94 steak was cooked was too high. For a place touting and selling the experience at those prices we were underwhelmed and disappointed. Unfortunately, I guess we got the once in a lifetime experience they were selling just not how they intended or we expected.

My girlfriend and I recently moved to Evansville and chose Nando for our Valentine’s Day dinner. I prepaid $518 well in advance with a reservation, so we were really looking forward to a special night. First, I want to say our server, Emily, was fantastic. She was accommodating, attentive, and did everything she could to make the experience enjoyable. The food we did receive—especially the steak—was very good. Unfortunately, 3 out of the 5 courses we planned to order were unavailable. Both options for Course 2 were sold out (we were especially looking forward to the oysters). For Course 3, they were out of the crab bisque, which was the main item we were excited about. Lastly, they were out of the cheesecake for Course 5, which we had specifically planned on ordering since we’re not cake fans. Paying over $500 for a prepaid Valentine’s dinner and not receiving most of the menu options was a major disappointment—especially for an important occasion. It seems unfair that later reservations were left with limited selections, especially when the event was prepaid and planned in advance with a known number of guests known to the reastauarnt. I believe management should make this right. We would be willing to return and give Nando another chance if this is addressed properly and update this review. Overall this was a expensive letdown.

Colin Gwiazdowski

The Fall Blush (strawberry vodka cocktail) was divine, perfectly balanced and easily the highlight of the drink menu. The Queso y Carne was the standout dish of the night, absolutely fantastic and worth coming back for. The peach jam was delicious. Wedge Salad looked dismal but my party members liked it: I was not a fan, but the entrées and steaks were very reasonably priced for the quality. I ordered the 21-day dry-aged ribeye, rare, and the steak itself was excellent tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the chimichurri was awful. It tasted overwhelmingly of apple cider vinegar, far too acidic, with limp, almost pickled greens. The sauce was about 80% oil and 20% herbs, which is not how chimichurri should be done, and it overpowered an otherwise great steak. The real stars of the show were the au gratin potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The potatoes were done beautifully: creamy, cheesy, and loaded with perfectly crisp and smokey bacon. The Brussels were charred to perfection, and the sweet chili glaze was an unexpected but very nice touch. Service was excellent throughout. The Malbec paired nicely with the ribeye and was a solid pour for $16 a glass. In short great drinks, solid steaks, and skip the accoutrements. This would’ve easily been a 5 star review, but I cannot look past my $94 steak and my girlfriend’s $70 8oz filet (ruined by something meant to enhance it) PS My first knife and those around me were quit dull, making it quite hard to cut through steak without serrations. edit: I have reached out to the email provided in the merchant response and have not had a response for ~2 weeks. Seems this ‘customer service’ is just for show. Very disappointing.

+3

Andrew Osborne

I'll start with the "Jumbo" Camarón Cocktail. There was nothing jumbo about these shrimp! The flavor and texture were good and seemed fresh cooked, just medium different sizes. The cocktail sauce tasted okay as if from a jar. To the French Onion Soup Gratinado. Very sweet beef broth, a bit too sweet for my taste, but decent. The side of Potatoe Gratin, I do not recommend. The cheese tasted like melted government cheese, somewhat gritty with fake flavor. Bacon bits seemed like they were poured from a bag. The flavor of the Crispy Brussel Sporuts was very good!! Unfortunately the chilli sauce they were served with tasted as if from a jar as well. Finally, the steak!!! We split the 14oz. 21 day dry aged boneless Ribeye. It was temped properly at rare. The meat was tender. There was absolutely NO flavor, none!! The knifes they provided to cut the steak were barely sharp enough to do so. Also, there is an expected amount of fat to be had with a ribeye, and desired. However, it was at least 1/3 of the steak. To say we were extremely disappointed with our meal would be an understatement! The staff was great and very accommodating of our request to move out of the "cellar" room as there was a very loud party present. In all, I could not recommend this place as staff is a must, but you're going for the food. It just isn't there. It's hard for me to write reviews like this as they are less than desirable and I try to find the good. When you're spending this much you should walk away with a smile, not regretted decision.

+1

Spent nearly $400.00 on a Valentine Supper, we had reservations well in advance; when we arrived we were told they were out of every cooked option besides for our entrée. We were given no options. I would not recommend this establishment to anyone on a holiday. This is not acceptable for a fine dining restaurant.