Indianapolis Restaurants Where You Can Eat in an Igloo

Central Indiana can be chilly for at least half of the year. So, what do you do when you want to dine outdoors, but it’s just too darn cold outside? Choose igloo dining and eat in a cozy outdoor igloo!

Many restaurants around Indianapolis are using plastic igloos (or pods, or greenhouses) to give visitors more seating options during the colder months. These cozy, private igloos are certainly cool to dine in. (You’re sitting in a dome outside! How awesome is that?). But also, many of these outdoor igloos are heated and come with bonuses like personal Bluetooth speakers to play your own music.

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Things to Know About Outdoor Igloo Dining

Here are some tips for having a great dining experience in an outdoor igloo:

  • Most outdoor igloos and personal greenhouses are heated. But remember: They are still located outside, so they can be chilly. Come prepared for the elements! Bringing blankets is usually encouraged.
  • Children are typically welcome at outdoor igloos, but very young children might not enjoy the tight, enclosed conditions.
  • Outdoor igloos are popular, and most require reservations. Some restaurants will also require a minimum food and beverage purchase, or ask that you do not bring outside food and drinks. Check with the restaurant before visiting.
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Where to Find Restaurants with Outdoor Igloos in Indianapolis

Looking for a place around Indianapolis to eat in an igloo? Check out these places!

Urban Vines

Address: 303 E. 161st St., Westfield
2025–26 Igloo Season: November 1, 2025 – February 16, 2026 (reservations open October 1)
Pricing: Monday–Thursday: $50 for 2 hours (plus $100 food & beverage minimum and 20% service charge on pre-orders); Friday–Sunday: $100 for 2 hours (plus $200 food & beverage minimum and 20% service charge on pre-orders)
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: urban-vines.com/igloos

When you want to enjoy wine with friends in a unique way, Urban Vines offers heated igloo domes that can seat up to 10 people. All igloos include a heater and ambient lighting, and food and drinks are delivered right to your igloo.

 

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Field Brewing

Address: 303 E. Main St., Westfield
Pricing: $45 per igloo rental for 2 hours
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: fieldbrewing.com/greenhouses

Greenhouses, igloos — whatever you want to call them, they’re a fun way to dine outdoors at Field Brewing without actually being outdoors. Each heated igloo seats up to eight guests and includes a heater, carpet, blankets and table service. Families are welcome, but younger kids may not love the tight quarters.

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Vivante

Address: 1 Carmichael Square, Carmel
2025–26 Winter Chalets: November 22, 2025 – February 15, 2026
Pricing: Weekdays: $50 per chalet (per party); Weekends: $100 per chalet (per party), plus food and drinks ordered from the menu
More info: vivantecarmel.com

Located just off the Monon Trail at Hotel Carmichael, Vivante’s Winter Chalets are beautifully decorated, heated “igloos” that seat up to six guests. Dine from the French-inspired lunch or dinner menu while enjoying twinkling lights, a cozy atmosphere and a private, wintery retreat steps from Carmel City Center.

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Oasis Diner

Address: 405 W. Main St., Plainfield
2025–26 Igloo Season: Beginning November 3, 2025 (check website or social media for current end date and availability)
Pricing: $25 igloo rental fee for 1.5 hours, plus $75 minimum spend; automatic 20% gratuity added to final bill
Time limit: 1.5 hours
More info: oasisdiner.com

An authentic 1954 diner on the Historic National Road, Oasis Diner now brings its retro charm outdoors with cozy heated igloos that seat up to 6 guests. Each igloo includes a heater, blankets and board games, with the option to add a s’mores kit, and guests can enjoy the full Oasis menu, from giant tenderloins and house-made sodas to classic shakes, delivered to their private dome.

igloos at Oasis Diner

Pivot Bar & Balcony

Address: 130 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis
Recent igloo pricing: Around $100 per 90-minute reservation, including approximately a $25 food and beverage credit (call to confirm current 2025–26 pricing and availability)
More info: hyatt.com

Experience the enchantment of winter with a visit to the rooftop igloos at Pivot Bar & Balcony. Overlooking Bicentennial Plaza and just across from Gainbridge Fieldhouse, these transparent igloos offer city views, creative cocktails and modern bar food in a cozy setting. Igloos typically seat groups of up to eight and are popular on game nights.

Pivot Bar & Balcony

The Prewitt

Address: 121 W. Main St., Plainfield
2025–26 Igloo Season: November 2025 – February 2026 (reservations via OpenTable; check for exact dates and availability)
Pricing: $35 igloo rental fee for 2 hours, plus $100 minimum spend; automatic 20% gratuity added to final bill
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: prewittdining.com/igloos

Set atop a renovated 1920s movie theater in downtown Plainfield, The Prewitt’s rooftop igloos blend vintage charm with a chic, modern vibe. Each private dome seats up to 6 guests and comes outfitted with a tabletop fire pit, heater, blankets, board games and a Bluetooth speaker, with a s’mores kit available for purchase.
Igloo Dining at the Prewitt

Spencer Farm Winery

Address: 7015 E. 161st St., Noblesville
Pricing (2-hour yurt rental): Wednesday–Thursday: $20 for Sunflower or Blueberry (up to 6 people), $40 for Strawberry (up to 9 people); Friday–Sunday: $40 for Sunflower or Blueberry, $60 for Strawberry
Food & beverage minimum: $50 per reservation
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: spencerfarmwinery.com/yurt-rental

Looking for a cozy place to gather with family and friends, or a romantic date-night spot? The private yurts at Spencer Farm Winery offer cushioned seating, an electric fireplace, string lights and room for six to nine adults depending on the yurt. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, and outside snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are welcome, but all alcohol must be purchased on site.

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Daniel’s Vineyard

Address: 9061 N 700 W, McCordsville
Season: Greenhouses typically run from mid-November through February (check calendar for exact dates)
Pricing: Wednesday & Thursday: $65 for 2 hours; Friday–Sunday: $95 for 2 hours
Guest limit: Up to 8 guests per greenhouse
More info: danielsvineyard.com/greenhouses

Daniel’s Vineyard’s heated greenhouses are tucked behind the vines and lit with string lights for a magical winter evening. Each greenhouse includes a dedicated server, full menu and drink service, and seating for up to eight guests. No outside food or drinks are allowed, and reservations are taken online only.

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The Courthouse Club

Address: 110 N. 9th St., Noblesville
2025–26 Igloo Season: November 2025 – March 2026 (weather dependent; check website or OpenTable for exact dates and availability)
Pricing: No rental fee; $50 refundable deposit applied to final bill, plus $400 food & beverage minimum (before tax and gratuity)
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: thecourthouseclub.com

Cozy up on the historic Noblesville square inside The Courthouse Club’s heated outdoor igloos, set on their patio along 9th Street. Each private dome seats up to 8 guests and includes a heater, twinkle lights, seasonal décor and board games, with full access to the restaurant’s menu and craft cocktails. A $50 deposit and $400 minimum spend secure your two-hour experience, creating a festive spot for date nights, family dinners or holiday celebrations under the winter sky.

Urban Apples

Address: 18326 Spring Mill Rd., Westfield
2025–26 Igloo Season: November 2025-Feb. 15, 2026
Pricing: It costs $53.50–$107 to reserve an igloo for 2 hours (the price depends on the day of the week). In addition, there is a food & drink minimum of $100 Monday–Thursday and $200 Friday–Sunday, plus a 20% service charge on your tab. One check per group. Check out our menu here!
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: urban-apples.com/pages/igloos

At Urban Apples, guests can cozy up in a private heated igloo set among the lights of this cider orchard. Choose between a Dining Igloo that seats up to 8 guests around a table for dinner and drinks, or a Lounge Igloo that seats up to 10 with comfy, lounge-style seating for sharables and cider flights. Both dome styles include heaters and ambient lighting to create a warm, intimate winter retreat, whether you’re planning a date night, a small celebration or a relaxed evening with friends.

Igloo Dining at Urban Apples in Westfield Indiana

BoatHouse Kitchen & Swan Dive

Address: 409 W. Jackson St., Cicero
2025–26 Igloo Season: Through March 2026 (weather dependent; check website or OpenTable for exact dates and availability)
Pricing: No rental fee; $50 deposit credited to final bill, plus $200 food & drink minimum Monday–Thursday and $250 Friday–Sunday (before tax & gratuity)
BoatHouse Kitchen & Swan Dive
Time limit: 2 hours
More info: boathousekitchen.com

Just north of Indy on Morse Reservoir, BoatHouse Kitchen & Swan Dive offers lakeside igloo dining with front-row views of the water. Five heated igloos on the lakefront patios and Swan Dive bar each seat up to 8 guests and include access to the full food and drink menu, from lake-friendly sharables to cocktails, wine, cider and seltzers.
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With a two-hour reservation window, twinkle-lit domes and a “lake life” vibe, it is an inviting spot for winter date nights, family gatherings or group celebrations on the water.

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Fair Oaks Farms

Location: 856 N 600 E, Fair Oaks, IN 47943
2025–26 Igloo Season: November 14, 2025 – February 15, 2026
Pricing (2-hour reservations):
• Monday–Wednesday: 2 people $25; 6 people $50; 10 people $100
• Thursday–Sunday: 2 people $50; 6 people $100; 10 people $200
• Holiday pricing (Dec. 31, Jan. 1, Feb. 14–15): 2 people $75; 6 people $150; 10 people $275
More info: fofarms.com/farmhouse-igloos

The Farmhouse Igloos overlook Fair Oaks Farms’ winter lights and offer a “snow globe” dining experience with full service from The Farmhouse’s dinner and bar menu. Igloos are available in sizes for 2, 6 or 10 guests, each decorated differently and reserved in two-hour blocks. A 20% gratuity is added to food and beverage purchases.

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About the Author:

Nicole Sipe
Nicole Sipe
Nicole Sipe is the editor of Indy's Child and Southwest Ohio Parent magazines. She has a BA in Journalism from California State University Northridge, and has been involved in the print and digital publishing world for most of her life. Born and raised in Southern California, Nicole traded the city and sun for corn and creeks, and now lives in central Indiana with her husband, two sons and Collie. Her latest book for children, “All About Me! Art Journal” was published in 2022 by Walter Foster Jr. In her spare time, she likes traveling with her family, enjoying good food and drink, volunteering at her children’s schools and around her community, and practicing yoga.

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