Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

Name: Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille
Address: 6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46220
Telephone: (317) 254-8700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

612 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(317) 254-8700

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 254-8700
Website
http://www.canal-bistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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

Popular dishes

Hummus$13.00
pureed chick peas, tahini and lemon, garnished with parsley, olive oil and diced tomatoes
Baba Ganoush$13.00
roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon, garnished with parsley, olive oil and diced tomatoes
Veggie Platter$8.00
cucumbers, green peppers, tomato & lebanese pickles
Portabella Mushroom$14.00
grilled portabella with artichoke hearts and green peppers, topped with diced tomatoes and served with tahini
Crispy Calamari$15.00
calamari seasoned to perfection, served with spicy tahini sauce
Mazza Plate$17.00
an appetizer sampler, choose four of the following: hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, spanakopita, dolmathes, tabouli, feta cheese or olives
Falafel$10.00
four mildly spiced vegetarian patties made with fava beans, leeks, onions, garlic, parsley, herbs and Mediterranean spices, served with tahini
Garlic Feta Fries$8.00
french fries mixed in our homemade garlic sauce and feta cheese
Spanakopita$13.00
Fried spinach and cheese wrapped in phyllo dough
Stuffed Dolmathes$10.00
grape leaves stuffed with rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice (sauce that comes with is not vegan)
Saganaki "Opa"$15.00
flaming cheese served table side

Salads

Gyros Salad$17.00
juicy gyros meat served over a bed of romaine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tzatziki sauce
Shawarma Salad$17.00
your choice of beef or chicken on a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, served with house dressing and tahini or garlic sauce
Falafel Salad$17.00
four falafel patties served on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, served with house dressing and tahini sauce
Calamari Salad$19.00
crispy calamari served on a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, served with house dressing and spicy tahini sauce
Grilled Fresh Salmon or Tilapia Salad
marinated and grilled over our house salad, served with tahini sauce
- Salmon$19.00
- Tilapia$16.00
House Salad$13.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, served with our house dressing
Greek Salad$15.00
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, kalamata olives and feta cheese, served with balsamic dressing
Fattoush$14.00
romaine lettuce, parsley, tomatoes, onion, cucumbers and kalamata olives with crisp pita chips, served with a homemade dressing
Tabouli$14.00
finely chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, bulgar wheat, mint and just the right amount of olive oil and lemon

Sandwiches

Sandwiches are Served with a Side of Fries. Add Garlic and / or Feta to Fries for $1.50. Substitute a Small Salad for $3

Gyros$14.00
gyro meat with lettuce, tomatoes and onions, drizzled with tzatziki sauce
Shawarma$15.00
strips of marinated beef or chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion with your choice of garlic or tahini sauce
Portabella Burger$14.00
grilled portabella with lettuce, tomatoes, onions on a bun
Portabella Mushroom Wrap$14.00
grilled and sliced with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and tahini sauce in a wrap
Falafel$14.00
falafel patties topped with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and tahini sauce
Hummus & Veggie Wrap$14.00
hummus with lettuce, tomato, onion & cucumber in a wrap
Eggplant$14.00
eggplant, lightly battered & fried topped with lettuce, tomatoes and onions with your choice of garlic or tahini sauce
Mediterranean Beef Burger$15.00
infused with spices and grilled over an open fire, topped with lettuce, tomatoes and onion
Lamb Kafta Sandwich$15.00
ground lamb with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and Mediterranean spices, served with tahini sauce
Spicy Tilapia$15.00
fried tilapia seasoned with our own secret spices, served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and spicy tahini sauce

Entrees

All Entrees are Served with a Side House Salad. Upgrade to Greek / Fattoush / Tabouli for Additional $3

Gyros Platter$20.00
juicy gyros cooked to perfection served with tzatziki sauce
Shawarma Platter$20.00
marinated and finely sliced beef or chicken shawarma served with tahini and/or garlic sauce
Stuffed Peppers$19.00
red peppers and tomatoes stuffed with rice, garbanzo beans, tomatoes and onions in tomato sauce
Vegetarian Lebanese Moussaka$18.00
eggplant, zucchini, squash, onions, potatoes and garbanzo beans covered in a roasted tomato sauce over a bed of rice
Chicken Kabab$19.00
juicy chicken kabab with peppers and onions
Lamb Kabab$20.00
succulent lamb kabab with peppers and onions
Mixed Grill Kababs$32.00
one lamb kabab and one chicken kabab with peppers and onions
Salmon or Tilapia Couscous$19.00
your choice of fish grilled and marinated over a bed of couscous and sautéed spinach
Lamb Shank$23.00
seasoned with fresh thyme, rosemary and garlic, then baked to perfection, served with roasted red potatoes, mushrooms and rice
Lamb Kafta Kabab$19.00
ground lamb mixed with parsley, onion and our signature spices
Lamb Chops$32.00
seasoned with Mediterranean spices
Spicy Tilapia$19.00
lightly spiced and flash-fried over a bed of rice topped with crispy onions and spicy tahini sauce
Moussaka$19.00
roasted eggplant with ground beef and onions covered with a creamy bechamel sauce and baked to perfection

Sides

Lentil Soup
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Tomato Soup
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Red Potatoes$5.00

Dessert

Baklava$13.00
homemade simple syrup, paper thin phyllo dough and walnuts topped with pistachio nuts
Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake$15.00
moist marbled cake with chocolate & white chocolate mousse

For the Kids

Chicken Strips with Fries$12.00
Gyro with Fries$12.00

What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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DiningJen
Indiana
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service from Emily (I believe) and fabulous food on a beautiful patio on the canal! It's always a treat to have the hummus, dolmathes, gyros, salads and more. And this time we added a flight of mimosas, too - yummmmm!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service.
B
60thBirthday
Indiana
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was good. Service was great. Atmosphere and location were very nice!
K
Kishor
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great ambience and service. Food was above average.
KS
KirkS
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent as usual and our waitress was delightful!
JH
JHart
Indiana
118 reviews
vip
3.0
118 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Good appetizers and mains! Good service!
MO
MichaelO
Indiana
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to eat tasty Mediterranean food. Highly recommended.
BE
BigEd
Los Angeles
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I enjoyed a great meal at Canal Bistro. Food was excellent - we had the lamb shank and stuffed peppers (veg,) - both were cook to perfection. Service was very good - timely attentiveness. Location was on the Canal - great setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great food. Great value. Only complaint was that the server brought all food (salads, apps, main course) within less than 5 minutes after they specifically asked if they should stagger everything and we said to please space it out. It was tough to maneuver everything on a small table.
MK
MadalynK
Indiana
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to dine at Canal Bistro sitting outside along the serene canal in the heart of Broad Ripple. The food is fresh and flavorful, with the dipping oil for the bread seasoned with a wonderful mixture of herbs and spices.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Tried a new place for SUNDAY brunch (new to us). The service was wonderful, the food was great. We sat outside and it was a breezy comfortable day in July. We would go here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside and enjoyed watching the ducks playing in the canal. Had a small Greek salad and a gyro sandwich. Both delicious. Service excellent. No complaints whatsoever. My 3rd visit. Will definitely return.
KB
KarenB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
We arrived early in the evening for a business dinner. The staff was welcoming and friendly. Our server was very attentive throughout our time at the table and provided great service. The food is good and the location is terrific, alongside the canal. It was somewhat uncomfortably warm inside. They offer on-site parking, which is a plus.
PS
PhilS
Indiana
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good, got plenty to eat. I found it a little warm, all the doors were open to the outside. Service was good, but basic. I'd recommend it, and try it again myself.
DD
DerekD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! Excellent staff! Great food!
S
Steve
Las Vegas
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always have a great experience with Canal Bistro. Assistance with parking, wonderful outdoor seating, plenty of staff, friendly service and delicious food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cheshire
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
The food quality, plate / bowl presentations and wait times were disappointing, and unexpected. We had four people in our party. 6 PM reservation on a Friday night, before the crowds. We historically go there about once a quarter for lunch or dinner. One of our house salads never came out, so they comped us with a Greek salad instead. One of the entrées needed to be returned because most of the lamb had been over cooked, and chard. According to our server, they had a new cook, inexperienced, running the kitchen. I spoke to the owner afterwards to share our experience. I suspect they’re struggling with staff turnover and overall team management. We will likely try some new places going forward.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect weather, great seating outside
j
jimr
Indiana
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Split a nice bottle of wine while eating on the canal. Great food and very helpful server
DP
DebP
Indiana
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Requested outdoor seating for 5, under some shade. Upon arrival, restaurant owner was welcoming and personable and seated us immediately. Service was impeccable and pleasant. Food was what we were looking for - authentic Mediterranean.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Father’s Day. Very busy so staff seemed harried
MK
MacyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant & the location. Their food is amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Seated outside on the canal. Nice welcoming upon arrival. Food was excellent and enjoyed the very nice staff. We will be back.
BB
BobB
Indiana
102 reviews
vip
4.0
102 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice Mediterranean inspired restaurant on the Broad Ripple canal. Very flavorful options and large portions. Quite good
ST
SorayaT
Indiana
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Good for meat lovers but limited vegetarian/vegan option. And I found their menu repetitive. Same options throughout the menu. For instance, the portobello appetizer and portobello entree are the same. The entre is wrapped with pita, but the appetizer comes with pita on the side. Another example is falafel salad, falafel appetizer and falafel sandwich which is redundant. I wish I was warned when I ordered the portobello appetizer and the sandwich. I would go again for the ambiance but be careful in ordering. Still- I rate it an excellent place to chill and eat good food.
TB
TerryB
Indiana
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great view by the canal with outdoor seating. Shawarma salad, hummus and pita bread were delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I enjoyed the whole dining experience. It was all very wonderful!
JH
JimH
Dallas
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience5
Food was good. Lamb and chicken we slight overcooked. This place needs a variety of salad dressings, no one likes to be forced to have Italian or balsamic. We do like thos pla e and go every year during race weekend.
JB
JohnB
Indiana
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mixed kabobs and gyros melt in your mouth. Their new Chardonnay was perfect our w food -and patio as the sun set over the canal. Busy, busy..still great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and good food. The staff was wonderful.
K
Kristen
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect dinner for a date night in Broad Ripple! The outdoor seating along the canal was perfect. I had lamb chops and my husband had the lamb kabobs, both were great! Service was also great. It was busy, but not chaotic, great energy!
EM
ErynneM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the best service we have honestly had in years! The staff were all working so hard and were so attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. Perfect night and atmosphere.
SC
SadieC
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The breakfast potatoes are the single greatest thing in this world.
JL
JuliaL
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were able to dine outside which is really nice. All of the food was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have been wanting to go here for years. Finally did for brunch and it was delicious! Ricotta stuffed French toast was 🤌🏼 also a major bonus that their patio is dog friendly!
WW
WarrenW
Indiana
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience4
The kitchen didn’t seem to consider the different prep and cook times for our food as two of us received our food between 10 and 15 minutes earlier than the other person with us. We were nearly finished with our meal when the other food arrived. Waitress forgot about a drink that was ordered, also. Food was good and the waitress was nice, but our first visit here in several years wasn’t as good as expected.
B
Bonnie
Indiana
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and service lovely on the canal highly recommend!!
MS
ManoloS
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was well prepared, well presented. Excellent service.
ND
NewDiner
Indiana
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our food & have no complaints. Canal Bistro offers nice seating inside & outside. Service was good.
SC
ShellyC
San Francisco
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Pricey, didn’t get what we ordered, and a pitcher of sangria for $38 is STUPID. I love (d) this place so it was upsetting to take someone there for the first time and have a ‘meh’ experience. Hailey, our waitress, and the beautiful canal seating was great.

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 612 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(317) 254-8700

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 Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

Website
http://www.canal-bistro.com/
Phone number
(317) 254-8700

Canal Bistro - Mediterranean Grille

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Lamb Kabab

Mazza Plate

Gyros Platter

Appetizers

Hummus$13.00

Baba Ganoush$13.00

Veggie Platter$8.00

Portabella Mushroom$14.00

Crispy Calamari$15.00

Mazza Plate$17.00

Falafel$10.00

Garlic Feta Fries$8.00

Spanakopita$13.00

Stuffed Dolmathes$10.00

Saganaki "Opa"$15.00

Salads

Gyros Salad$17.00

Shawarma Salad$17.00

Falafel Salad$17.00

Calamari Salad$19.00

Grilled Fresh Salmon or Tilapia Salad

House Salad$13.00

Greek Salad$15.00

Fattoush$14.00

Tabouli$14.00

Sandwiches

Gyros$14.00

Shawarma$15.00

Portabella Burger$14.00

Portabella Mushroom Wrap$14.00

Falafel$14.00

Hummus & Veggie Wrap$14.00

Eggplant$14.00

Mediterranean Beef Burger$15.00

Lamb Kafta Sandwich$15.00

Spicy Tilapia$15.00

Entrees

Gyros Platter$20.00

Shawarma Platter$20.00

Stuffed Peppers$19.00

Vegetarian Lebanese Moussaka$18.00

Chicken Kabab$19.00

Lamb Kabab$20.00

Mixed Grill Kababs$32.00

Salmon or Tilapia Couscous$19.00

Lamb Shank$23.00

Lamb Kafta Kabab$19.00

Lamb Chops$32.00

Spicy Tilapia$19.00

Moussaka$19.00

Sides

Lentil Soup

Tomato Soup

Red Potatoes$5.00

Dessert

Baklava$13.00

Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake$15.00

For the Kids

Chicken Strips with Fries$12.00

Gyro with Fries$12.00

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