All you need to know about summer dining around Indianapolis, from best burgers to pizza

As the sun shines a little brighter and the days get a little nicer, you may be wondering where to go enjoy your summertime.

Here's all you need to know about summer dining in the Indianapolis area, from must-try restaurants that are true and tried to new spots to adventure to.

Must-try restaurants in the Indianapolis area:

The restaurant patios in the Indianapolis area for you to enjoy in the nice weather: Eventually, we’ll get consistently sunny days to enjoy the growing list of great restaurant patios.

Find the best burgers in downtown Indianapolis at these restaurants: Between local joints and chains, mouth-watering burgers abound in Indianapolis. And some of the best have a presence downtown.

Where to find the best cheeseburgers in Indianapolis for National Cheeseburger Day: We don't really need an excuse to eat cheeseburgers, consider these spots to grab one of the city's best burgers.

Downtown Indianapolis has great pizza: Here's what's worth trying and what's the best.

The best breakfast and brunch places in and around downtown Indianapolis: Eggs, pork belly, beignets and chilaquiles are on the menus of some of the best breakfast and brunch spots in the heart of the city.

These are some of the best steakhouses in downtown Indianapolis: Although the number of steakhouses downtown have decreased recently, there are still plenty for celebrations, sports fans, policymakers and conventioneers.

Summer farmers market season kicks off with more than produce: It's a good time for those who love to shop for locally-produced fresh foods. Farmers markets provide an opportunity to try the goods of dozens of vendors in one trip. May marked the start dates of most summer markets in Central Indiana, including some newcomers.

Looking for Indianapolis' best local doughnuts?: Here are the spots to hit up early or late.

Here are Indianapolis' top picks for delicious pie: Check out these places for the area’s best pies (including a savory choice).

Recently opened restaurants in the Indianapolis area:

New Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to open in Speedway: The new shop serves the fast-growing chain’s cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries, and chocolate and vanilla frozen custard.

California's World Famous Hotboys now open in Fountain Square: The Oakland, Calif.-born hot chicken startup brings ballyhooed hot chicken sandwiches, a backyard party vibe and 1990s-2000s celebratory aesthetic.

California Burger team opens hot chicken restaurant and third burger spot: Flamin’ Chicken & Shakes serves Nashville hot chicken tenders and sandwiches in five spice levels – from no spice to Flamin’ Hot – through drive-through, dine-in, carryout and online delivery services.

Take a peek inside downtown Indianapolis' newest foodie attraction: Sugar Factory American Brasserie, the candy shop and restaurant chain known for Instagrammable colorful mega cocktails, shakes and spaces has landed at Circle Centre Mall.

John's Famous Stew welcomes back regulars and now families with kids, too: When the doors of John’s Famous Stew reopened, returning servers and newbies at the restaurant greeted diners who longed for a taste of the past after the more than 100-year-old business last served up the namesake stew and massive breaded tenderloin in early 2020.

Best Friends Coffee to expand to downtown Indianapolis, add cocktails to the menu: The Brownsburg shop with an innovative coffee menu, including coffee flights, is opening a location in downtown Indianapolis and serving cocktails.

Coming soon to the Indianapolis area:

A new chef-led Fishers kitchen will try to perfect food delivery quality and service: Chef Craig Baker is developing dishes for Room Service on Wheels, a delivery- and pickup restaurant opening in Fishers this summer.

Chick-fil-A opening another downtown Indianapolis restaurant this summer: The location, between Chipotle Mexican Grill and Crab 99 Bar & Restaurant, is the Atlanta chain’s third in the Mile Square.

Lou Malnati's to open its fifth Central Indiana location: The suburban Chicago chain, famous for its deep-dish pizza, in the fall will add a spot in Avon.

The IndyStar Wine & Food Experience set to return this fall: Here's what you need to know.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis restaurants: All you need to know about summer dining