Stacked Pickle Sure Stacks Up

Alfresco dining outside of the new Stacked Pickle restaurant.

Fried pickles, stacked burgers, breaded tenderloins, fish tacos, and loaded pizzas are just a few of the menu items at the Stacked Pickle restaurant and bar in Carmel. Their claim to fame: wings, burgers and of course, beer! The name Stacked Pickle refers to the many elements that make up the menu. According to owner Chris Long, “It describes who we are. It is different and people will remember it.” I know I’ll never forget it!

My experience started with, of course, fried pickles and a cold, refreshing draft beer… resulting in a combination of love and flavor otherwise known as heaven. With eight beers on draft and several bottle options, my choice was a hard one. But I stuck to the basics, a Bud Light. It was perfect. Unlike most fried pickles, Long’s pickles are spears, not chips, and are tempura battered. After eating each pickle, dipped into the creamy ranch, I craved a sip of my cold beer. Ahhhh. And if you choose a seat outside on their outdoor patio, a cold beverage is a must.

My favorite comrade, Jennifer Alderman, samples the wings.

Stacked Pickle clearly states that they have Wings – Burgers – Beer. So I had to go to my second course: wings. “Our wings are big, juicy and taste good,” explains Long. “We have your basic sauces like hot, medium, teriyaki and BBQ.” I’m not much of a hot or medium fan so I can’t comment there; I got a few tasty teriyaki wings to nibble on. However, my comrade Jenny Alderman (and “restaurant reviewer” partner in crime), is a big fan of wings and went straight for the medium. “Wow. These wings are really good,” said Alderman.

So without further ado, it’s burger time. Now by this time, I can’t fit much more into my belly. So I beg Jenny to split a nice, big juicy burger with me. She agrees. Long suggested we try the MOB-STER, which has sautéed mushrooms, onions and bacon topped with Swiss cheese. It was delicious. Did I mention that it was served with beer-battered fries? Hello, yummy. And did I mention that I’m currently doing P-90X and none of this fits into my new nutritional plan and that I haven’t touched large portions of fried food in over a month? Let me tell you, my visit to the Stacked Pickle was worth every calorie! Chris Long: keep up the good work and keep that yummy food coming!

The Stacked Pickle is located on Old Meridian Street across from Meijer. You can call 317-844-4448 if you need to place a carry-out or delivery order. Yes, they most certainly deliver… good food, great prices and great customer service.

Stacked Pickle
12545 Old Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
www.StackedPickle.com
(317) 844-4448