Woodys Library Restaurant

I’m sorry, but what? My salmon Caesar lunch entree came with dried cranberries on it (like, a LOT of them), and the Caesar dressing on the side. Strange choices by the chef. I didn’t read that part on the menu because I didn’t think I’d need to read through a description of a Caesar salad. The rustic bread is store bought bread burnt to hell on the grill served with rock hard butter. The fish tacos had… pineapple on them. Both iced teas tasted very strange. The server was just ok. Mac and cheese and mashed potato sides were solid. However, we won’t be stopping back to see what other kinds of fruit they can sneak into otherwise standard meal options.

Cool atmosphere, service and food were all great!

I love that this is actually in an old, retired library! There are two levels to this establishment. The bottom level is a big, open-room bar atmosphere dedicated to the Colts. High top tables and very much a community feel. The upper level is quieter and a more intimate dining area. The decor and dividers in the dining area are old library shelves with books. We came in on the side entrance and you have to choose to go down stairs to the bar area or up stairs to the dining area. I’m not sure if the old main library entrance on the front of the building is open and whether stairs can be avoided there. If someone needs assistance or can’t do stairs this might not be the restaurant for them. I would suggest calling. Very attentive service, yet I didn’t feel as though we were being pushed out quickly and actually sat chatting after the meal for awhile. But we arrived at one and by the time we were done eating there were plenty of empty tables. A very relaxing lunch for sure. I had a steak and my husband had the special, a “Cheeseburger” soup and shared my sides. He was delighted with the soup. Definitely made in house and not an open the tin situation. Our friends enjoyed the sliders and a grilled salmon on a bed of salad. Because of some of the ingredients in the salmon dish and his food allergies, changes had to be made and those were accommodated graciously. Parking: We went on a busy, holiday Saturday, and had to park a couple of blocks away on the street. There is a public lot across the street with free parking, but it is small and was already filled up.

Good, not great. Updated 2023...this wonderful establishment makes me feel funny in my pants. 5

Best food in Carmel! Chef Richelle is incredible! Wonderful flavor, fresh, highest quality ingredients, and unique, remarkable creative combinations! Kevin "Woody" is incredibly generous, kind and helpful! Thank you very much and God Bless! The Millers

The experience you get when going to Woody's is comforting. You are greeted by cheerful servers. The aesthetics of being a former library are calming. The food has a great taste, but is familiar to those that aren't adventurous with their choice in dishes. For those making their first visit to Carmel, Woody's would be my recommendation.

Food tasted pretty great. My sister and I split the bison meatloaf - $27 total. Bartender was very passive and borderline mean. Seemed to just want to get us out real quick. We were not allowed to see the upstairs library even though the biggest reason we chose this restaurant was to look at the 'library part' of the restaurant. I would have thought they would welcome more business on a Monday afternoon. ‍♀️

Woodys is great for a quick lunch.