Peterson's Restaurant
Fishers
Restaurant in Fishers, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Peterson's Restaurant is the Fishers pick for a polished dinner when wine matters and the occasion calls for more than a casual meal. It is strongest for dates, anniversaries, client dinners, small celebrations; cross-shop Tiburon Coastal Cuisine for seafood, Cooper & Cow for a steakhouse-leaning night, Sangiovese Ristorante for Italian comfort.
About Peterson's Restaurant
Peterson's Restaurant is a Fishers dinner option with a smart-casual dress code and evening hours Monday through Saturday. It opens at 4 PM, closes at 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday, closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, is closed Sunday.
Peterson's Restaurant has wine-related recognition, including Star Wine List for 2026 and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. These accolades make it a good option when wine recognition matters, without making assumptions about cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or service style.
A Fishers dinner choice with a wine signal
Book this when the plan calls for dinner in Fishers and the group wants a smart-casual setting with wine recognition. If you are comparing options by mood or occasion, Tapas Ñ, Masa Sake Grill, Sangiovese Ristorante, Cooper & Cow, Tiburon Coastal Cuisine are other names to consider depending on the kind of evening your group wants.
Peterson's Restaurant is also easy to frame from a scheduling standpoint. It is an evening-only plan, not a lunch or Sunday option. Weekend planners should look to Friday or Saturday, when the listed closing time is 10 PM, rather than treating Sunday as a backup.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Choose Peterson's Restaurant if the details fit your night: Fishers, dinner service, smart-casual dress, 2026 wine recognition from Star Wine List and Wine Spectator. Cross-shop Sangiovese Ristorante, Tapas Ñ, Masa Sake Grill, Tiburon Coastal Cuisine, or Cooper & Cow if your group is still deciding among different dinner options.
For casual groups, confirm that Peterson's Restaurant matches the tone you want before booking. The dress code is smart casual, it focuses on evening meals rather than a drop-in lunch or Sunday plan. For broader planning, compare options by hours, dress expectations, the type of night you want.
The verdict: book Peterson's Restaurant for dinner in Fishers when the hours, smart-casual dress code, 2026 wine recognition match the occasion. Cross-shop if your group needs Sunday availability, lunch service, or a more clearly defined dining format.
Planning details
- Location
- 7690 E 96th St, Fishers, IN 46038
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- petersonsrestaurant.com
- Phone
- (317) 598-8863
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Peterson's presents itself as an established, refined steakhouse anchored in Fishers' growing dining corridor. The copy emphasizes ambition and longevity — a suburban address that aspires to the Midwest's premium dining tier rather than a casual strip-mall fallback. That positioning, coupled with explicit references to a serious, wine-forward program and a 2022 White Star designation from Star Wine List, gives the room a quietly confident, upscale character. Guests can expect a classic, cozy fine-dining experience where the wine list and disciplined cooking take center stage, and the tone feels measured and intentionally polished rather than flashy.
Best For
Peterson's reads as a dinner destination for milestone meals and well-curated evenings out. Its steakhouse focus and signature dishes — prime rib, day boat scallops and lobster fingers — point squarely to dinner service as the primary occasion. The restaurant's editorially recognized wine program makes it a natural fit for business dinners, celebratory nights and date nights where a strong bottle selection matters. Wine-focused travelers and groups seeking a more formal, restaurant-forward experience will find the combination of serious cooking and a curated wine list particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Start with the seafood-forward signatures and then move to a hearty steak: the description highlights lobster fingers and day boat scallops as standouts alongside classic prime rib. Given Peterson's 2022 White Star recognition, take time with the wine list — it’s presented as a curated program worth exploring and is a key part of the experience. If you care about wine pairings, ask floor staff to point out bottles that align with shellfish or beef courses; the description frames the wine program as editorially significant, so pairing guidance is likely to add value to the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clubby atmosphere with dark-paneled walls, ambient lighting, and an elegant, romantic setting praised for its consistency and sophistication.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- lobster fingers
- prime rib
- day boat scallops
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tapas Ñ, Notable alternative
- Masa Sake Grill, Notable alternative
- Tiburon Coastal Cuisine, Notable alternative
- Cooper & Cow, Notable alternative
- Sangiovese Ristorante, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Peterson's Restaurant is the more occasion-led choice in Fishers, especially for diners who care about wine credibility and a composed dinner setting. Cooper & Cow is the closer call for a steakhouse-style night, while Sangiovese Ristorante is the better fit when the table specifically wants Italian rather than a broader celebration dinner.
For seafood or coastal-leaning preferences, Tiburon Coastal Cuisine is the cleaner comparison. If the group wants a more social, shareable format, Tapas Ñ makes more sense than a formal dinner structure. For sake, grill, or Japanese-leaning cravings, Masa Sake Grill is the more targeted booking.
On booking difficulty, Peterson's is marked easy, which gives it an edge for planned celebrations that do not need a hard-to-get table. Value depends on the occasion: choose it when the room and wine program are part of the reason for going, not when the group simply needs the lowest-friction meal in Fishers.
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Compare Peterson's Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Peterson's Restaurant | Fishers | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Tapas Ñ | Indianapolis | No published awards |
| Masa Sake Grill | Indianapolis | No published awards |
| Tiburon Coastal Cuisine | Fishers | No published awards |
| Cooper & Cow | Fishers | No published awards |
| Sangiovese Ristorante | Fishers | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peterson's Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit for a dinner plan in Fishers if a smart-casual dress code and wine recognition matter to your group. Peterson's Restaurant has 2026 Star Wine List recognition and a 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Can Peterson's Restaurant accommodate groups?
Group capacity or private dining details are not specified. For a group dinner in Fishers, confirm availability and any seating needs directly before planning around it.
What should a first-timer know about Peterson's Restaurant?
Plan for dinner rather than lunch. Peterson's Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 4–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, closed Sunday.
What are alternatives to Peterson's Restaurant?
Other names to compare include Sangiovese Ristorante, Tapas Ñ, Masa Sake Grill, Tiburon Coastal Cuisine, Cooper & Cow. Choose based on the hours, setting, kind of dinner your group wants.
Is lunch or dinner better at Peterson's Restaurant?
It primarily serves dinner, based on its hours. Peterson's Restaurant opens at 4 PM Monday through Saturday and is closed Sunday.
