Mike Atherton is the owner and operator of Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill, headquartered in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
When it comes to being a restaurateur, hosting people for meals that will be spending their hard earned money, nothing takes the place of experience. Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill has been in business since 2009.
Educated at Michigan State and serving in the Army, Mike Atherton has been doing food service in every facet of the business, including cooking in the Army, catering, supermarkets, etc.
Mike has been a Certified Chef for 35+ years and awarded Chef of the Year in Indianapolis – awesome!
Mike is a Member of the Boone County Chamber of Commerce and the American Culinary Federation where he has served on the Board.
From the restaurant’s website, “Chef Mike opened his doors in June of 2009. Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill has been his lifelong dream. Everything is prepared on a large charcoal grill. Chef Mike makes everything from scratch including the buns and fries! Our business owes its success to the wonderful support we have gotten from the community!
Chef Mike is always eager to be involved in the community. We are a proud sponsor of Pike Athletics. We also sponsored a motorcylce ride to benefit Multiple Sclerosis. Chef Mike also donated to the Haiti Relief Silent Auction at Pike Performing Arts Center. He is also one of Indianapolis’ Caterers.”
Mike Atherton takes pride in Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill, a restaurant where food is made to order and fresh ingredients are the foundation.
Most of their employees have been there for years and are treated like family, which transfers to their customers. The staff’s ability to work as a team, led by Mike Atherton, is a competitive advantage.
The result, one of the most successful restaurants in Indianapolis. They were voted “Best Wings” and ranks very high on Trip Advisor.
So what do their customers think?
Deborah Huffine publically wrote, “Absolutely love this place! The family atmosphere and quality of the food is amazing.”
Yolanda Davis publically wrote, “THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT!!!!! I tell EVERYONE about this place and THEY COME BACK AS WELL!!!”
Gina Banks publically wrote, “Fantastic food!! It really tasted like home cooking. We had great service too. Our server was super attentive. Definitely will go back!!!”
Having owner operated experts, like Mike Atherton, providing quality food and a nice environment for an exceptional meal experience is an asset to Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana.
Business owners take risks and often work long, exhaustive hours to service their clients. There are freedoms in owning a business, but these freedoms come at a cost. Rarely acknowledged are business owners like Mike Atherton that employ people, accepting accountability ensuring their staff are paid continuously. Sure, people earn their wages through their time, hard work and skills, but let’s take a moment and thank Mike Atherton for having and continuing the business ownership game that allows people an opportunity to produce and earn those wages.
Ready for a quality dining experience? Give Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill an opportunity by stopping in at 7102 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, Iniana or check out Chef Mike’s Charcoal Grill online by CLICKING HERE.
So from the staff of Local Search Force that runs the County Advisory Board…
Mike Atherton , you are highly commended for your service to the residents of Marion County, for having and maintaining a business that adds to the financial well-being of the community, and for your willingness to participate in social betterment activities.
Well done Mike Atherton!
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