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Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille, Indianapolis, IN

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

4.7
4.7
787 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Cross street
    Sugar Bob Lane
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille is a gem in Indianapolis, offering "fantastic food and service" and a "great atmosphere" right by the canal. The menu features diverse Mediterranean options, including highly praised saganaki, garlic feta fries, and delicious moussaka. The outdoor seating and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for gatherings.

787 Reviews
  1. Isabella

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent!! We will definitely be returning :)

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  2. Richard

    VIP

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We visit the Canal Bistro about once a month. The Mediterranean cuisine is authentic and tasty. There are a variety of vegan options for my son. We love the fresh pita and the appetizers are fantastic, especially the spanakopita, falafel and hummus. The main courses are generously portioned and well seasoned. For a change of pace, try the flaming saganaki. For brunch, the French Toast with baklava filling is dreamy. The red sangria is some of the best I’ve tasted in the city. The price points are reasonable.

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  3. Tina

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service was great. You can’t miss with Canal Bistro.

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  4. Doug

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. Never a disappointment

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  5. Emma

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love Canal Bistro and it’s the perfect spot to eat a good meal and catch up with old friends. This is where I invite people from out of town to come eat because the prices are stellar for the food you receive and the service is exceptional. Definitely consider dining here if you haven’t already.

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  6. Sarah

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of the best restaurants in Indianapolis. The Saganaki, calamari (or calamari salad), the garlic feta fries, the sangria. I haven’t had anything here I didn’t like. If you are eating inside, it can be quite loud during busy hours. I prefer to sit outside or come during off-hours. You might consider adding sound-damping materials to make the noise volume more pleasant for patrons.

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  7. Jeanette

    VIP

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    There was a huge party in the middle of the restaurant and it was so noisey that we could not enjoy our conversation. The service was fair, considering the number of people being served in the restaurant. The chicken kabobs were the worst I've ever had. They were so dry and flavorless. The other food, saganaki, greek salad and gyros platters were reported by others in our party to be good. The wine pour was very small for the price. I'm not in a hurry to go back there.

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  8. Sander

    Cincinnati

    59 reviews

    3.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not sure why this restaurant is rated so highly. Service is fantastic, the food, not so much. The hummus was gritty and lacking in flavor, the spanakopita was very good as was the falafel. The lamb shank was overcooked and not very flavorful; the beef shawarma was cold and also overcooked. Definitely a 2-3 star rating for the food, nothing better.

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  9. Susan

    Indiana

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The employees were very nice! Our food was great. It all came out as it should and in the right order. We had a great time.

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  10. Jen

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great lunch experience from beginning to end. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and responsive. Sky was a top notch server. Food was DELICIOUS! It's a great atmosphere though a little too chilly. I will look forward to coming 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 4.7 stars by 787 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sugar Bob Lane
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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