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Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille, Indianapolis, IN

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

4.8
4.8
777 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
The Canal Bistro is the realization of a dream for Mona and George Hanna. George's homeland is Egypt; Mona spent her first 23 years in Lebanon. They know Mediterranean cooking. George has been in the restaurant business for 22 years. And over the years, Mona watched her mother and grandmother cook for their big family from their own herb and vegetable gardens, learning the value of freshness in cooking.

George says. "It's been our dream to open our own place, to be creative with cuisine, and to have a family business that our sons can be a part of."

The Canal Bistro is that dream. "It's like you've come to one of our parties -- we've basically just moved our kitchen from home to here," they say. "We put the grill in the dining room because we want people to know that we are using top quality ingredients, and that freshness is our goal, so everything is done right in front of you."

So eat up, relax, be happy. You're eating in a dream come true!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 254-8700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Indiana

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service" that keeps guests coming back. Situated along the picturesque canal, it boasts generous portions and a diverse menu, including brunch favorites like Baklava Stuffed French Toast. The friendly service and charming outdoor seating make it a local favorite.

777 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I went to Canal Bistro before going to Newfields for the Christmas light experience. We were looking for a place we could both eat that wasn’t far away. Canal bistro was perfect. Food was delicious, and the service was great. I’d love to go back with a group of friends or during the summer to sit outside.

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  2. Chloe

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so good!! I always love going to this place! Food and service is amazing as always

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  3. Noah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I walked inside, I was warmly greeted by the women up front. After we sat down, we quickly got service and then ordered our food. Bread came shortly after and was delicious. Overall, the foods were incredible as was the service as well.

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  4. Stacey

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for brunch and had the entire place to ourselves. Service was excellent food was good nice atmosphere.

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  5. Greg

    VIP

    Wilmington

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an european experience in indianapolis . The food was exceptional with a Wide variety Of choices.

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  6. Mary

    VIP

    Louisville

    177 reviews

    5.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service! We sat outside right on the canal. It was wonderful. Cheese presentation was a MEMORY. Thanks!

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  7. Jerlyn

    Indiana

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had brunch with some friends and the food was very good! Best coffee I have had out in a long time. Enjoyable wait staff too.

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  8. ALISON

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Moussaka, and it was delicious! Highly recommend!

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  9. Richard

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Canal Bistro is a delicious, inexpensive eatery manned by cool, caring servers on the canal in Broad Ripple. When you're in NYC or LA for a spell, you realize how unique this unpretentious place is, how easy and satisfying it is, and you miss it. The Canal Bistro might define what a local favorite means. Just because they make it look and feel easy and ordinary, it isn't. It's an extraordinary combination of tasty simple food, fast and familiar service, astounding value and exposure to canal-side dining as charming as any, anywhere. The Canal Bistro is a treasure that calls you to be a regular.

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  10. Dee

    Indiana

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great date night. We tried this restaurant for the first time and were not disappointed. The staff was friendly and our server, Brook was very helpful answering all of our questions. We ordered an appetizer of baba ganoush to share. Then I ordered moussaka and hubby ordered lamb shank. We were quite pleased with all of our food and will certainly come back again.

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FAQs

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 254-8700.

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 777 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today

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Google Map for Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sugar Bob Lane
  • Area
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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