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Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille, Indianapolis, IN

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

4.7
4.7
792 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 792 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille offers an authentic Mediterranean dining experience with a "great location" along the canal in Broad Ripple. Guests rave about the "fantastic food and service," highlighting dishes like "saganaki, calamari, and garlic feta fries." The ambiance is enhanced by "outdoor seating," making it perfect for brunch or a "great date night."

792 Reviews
  1. Marsha VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The place is nice but it isn't anything special inside. The food was good. We had the calamari and it was good but nothing special. The feta and garlic fries had a good flavor but I they were soggy and I like a crisp fry. My husband and I split the spicy tilapia and I thought it was delicious. It wasn't spicy but it had a good flavor and my husband really liked onions that came with it. The food came out fast and it was a good dinner.

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  2. Kay

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious brunch menu! It was hard to select what we wanted to try! Loved my Turkish coffee and don’t skip the potatoes with garlic and feta!

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  3. James

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I had a visiting speaker coming to Butler University who is also a friend, I knew I wanted to give them a chance to try the best that Indy has to offer. The combination of fantastic food and a delightful location make Canal Bistro the place to return over and over again. Have never been disappointed even once!

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  4. Nelson

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. 6PM on a Saturday. 34° F. Welcoming staff, super quick food delivery. Good portions. Excellent preparations. Girlfriend really enjoyed it.

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  5. Jolie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly, helpful staff! Would highly recommend and will definitely return!

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  6. Isabella

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    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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  7. Richard VIP

    Charleston15 reviews

    4.0

    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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  8. Tina

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Doug

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Emma

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    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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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 792 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
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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