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Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille, Indianapolis, IN

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

4.6 (803)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

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What 803 people are saying

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indiana

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indiana

    Great for scenic views

  • Indianapolis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Indianapolis

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille offers a "fantastic meal" with authentic Mediterranean flavors. Diners rave about "great service" and the charming canal-side setting. Highlights include the Mezza plate appetizer, "delicious brunch menu," and standout dishes like spanakopita and moussaka. Enjoy the "perfect spot" for a delightful dining experience with friends.
803 Reviews
  1. Nathan VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we walked in, they told us to sit anywhere, food was just okay, moussaka was burnt on top. They never mentioned the birthday, which was tagged on the reservation.

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  2. Jim

    Southwest Florida3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our go-to dining options. Love the atmosphere on the canal.

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  3. David

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate dinner on patio, food was great and server was very good

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  4. Ellen VIP

    Indiana24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and meal outside on the patio. Recommendation by our waitress of the Mezza plate appetizer with the choice of 4 different apps was a great tasting experience! We can't resist the baklava here, so we were so full we asked to take it home.

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  5. Christy

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic meal! Great patio seating and good cocktail specials.

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  6. Ed

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, Mazza Plate was great appetizer. Spanakopita was tasty and browned to perfection. Moussaka was good (I would have preferred a bit more seasoning, but well done), and did I mention the service was great?

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  7. Tina VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food,service and ambiance is never disappointing. Had a great time with good friends.

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  8. C VIP

    Indiana27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for brunch and was really blown away with the flavor. Menu had a little bit of everything for everyone to try and none of the food disappointed.

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  9. Katie

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was just amazing, it tasted like I was back on Vacation! The service was on point too, happy, friendly and full of knowledge. I couldn’t recommend this place enough…..what are you waiting for!

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  10. John

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great location excellent service, really good food and a surprisingly good value.

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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 4.6 stars by 803 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Indiana
  4. Indianapolis
  5. Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
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–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 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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