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Root & Bone - Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Root & Bone - Indianapolis

4.6
4.6
1878 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Root & Bone Indianapolis • 4601 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN. • 317-602-8672

Soul nurturing, conscientiously sourced, farm-fresh ingredients. A craftsman’s ethic coupled with artistic culinary thought. A tribute to the timeless recipes and traditions of rural America and the warm embrace of its hospitality.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 602-8672
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raymond Walker
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Cross street
    46th Street & North College
  • Parking details
    Limited parking spaces behind building, street parking & and a vacant lot across the street.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,878 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,878 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and fun atmosphere , highly recommended

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved every part of the experience. Great options for kids too.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    Front of house and manager put us at a 2 top in front of door on a cold day for our reservation they lied and said there were no other options and then seated 2 other 2 person parties at 4 tops and even split another 4 top to 2 tops and place an additional 2 person parties in those…Waiter and food were good but eating in coat sucked…Better hope you are friends and family at this place otherwise you will be treated differently and lied to by to by front of house and managemrnt.

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  4. Risafoodie

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Delicious meals and all prepared so well and with love

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  5. RiverBirch

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great waiter! The kind who doesn't hover but shows up just when you need. Food was very hot when it arrived. Generous portions.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best duck in town. Really tasty, interesting plates. We love this place for date night.

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  7. PaulM

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Allison was informative about the menu and potential selections. The ribs (as referred by Allison) were beyond expectations. Root & Bone has a large selection of Bourbon and Whiskeys. Will return as the service, environment, and food were excellent.

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  8. Tony

    Indiana

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect place for a chilly fall/winter meal. Excellent service from Cassie! Yummy good and a warm environment. Thanks!

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  9. AandBCleveland

    Austin

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered multiple family-style and individual dishes and sides, and everything was delicious! The fried chicken and spare ribs were favorites, along with the biscuits and honey hot sauce. The cocktails are great - different and fun, but they also make all the usual suspects and have a great beer selection on draft. We love the environment and cool but laidback vibe of this place. Great service overall, too!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    Good food. Fair service. Just ok. Not as good as before.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and the service is top notch. One of my favorite restaurants. Love that the menu changes with the seasons

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  12. MegM

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Has been 2 years since we last ate at Root&Bone. Ambience and staff are still great, but food quality is now poor. Pork chops and Brussels sprouts were hardly seasoned, pork overdone and sprouts underdone. Fried green tomatoes small plate was cold and strangely seasoned and placed. Lemon chicken pieces were sticky and hard to eat/cut. Biscuits were delicious!

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  13. DeirdreG

    Indiana

    92 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    I've dined here before and had a great experience previously. I am hoping something was off this time. They have made changes to their menu, which I wasn't aware of. I don't blame them for that, except they admitted they removed items that were popular (which makes no sense). My appetizer order came out wrong, and when I mention that it also looked burned, the server "fried items tend to be a little darker when we have been busy because they grease was used so much". So basically because I didn't eat their early, my food should be substandard?? How does that make sense? It was also like warm and the portion size was significantly smaller than when I order that same item just 2 months ago.

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  14. MichaelO

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Root & Bone is usually one of my favorite places to eat but was pretty subpar this time. Our chicken was so insanely dry that you needed to take a sip of water after each bite. Maybe just at off night for R&B?

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My husband and I head here for brunch whenever we go to Indy to shop , dine and stay- at least once every 2 months. He goes for the chicken and waffles every time and I have a weakness for good biscuits . If you like bacon get some.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Atmosphere was fantastic , food was great with a couple of take backs. Was a bit pricy but good overall.

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  17. AdrianaJ

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I’m hoping they were just having an off night but something was off from everything we ordered: crab cakes were watery and mushy, tho tasted good; Brussels sprouts weren’t fried but tough compared to my husband’s which were done perfectly; and meatloaf was very dry. Usually this place is great so possibly an off night.

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  18. Disappointed

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service, ambience, and food was incredible! We stopped in on a weeknight to celebrate a couple birthdays. Our server, Gisselle, went above and beyond! This was the first time dining in for a few of us. Gisselle was extremely kind and attentive throughout the entire night. She made excellent food and drink recommendations when needed as we were indecisive in what to order. She also surprised us by the end of the night with a collective birthday dessert and candles that absolutely made our evening! Thank you, Gisselle!

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  19. CarolynLausch

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The wait staff was superb. We took three friends there for the first time, and they loved the experience.

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  20. Nelly

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, food & atmosphere were fantastic! The salmon dish was amazing and our server was super friendly & attentive.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food ! Great experience! Will definitely be back!

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  22. gruiz

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    All was going amazing until we were asked to move from our table to the bar area because the waiter needed our table for a 12 top and there we never heard from the waiter again until he brought the bill. We were so excited because service and food was amazing until that point. Kind of a downer since it was our anniversary.

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  23. Alison

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The brunch was spot on. Brought friends from England to sample the menu. Loved the shrimp and grits. The buckwheat waffle was excellent. 10 out of 10.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time visit for date night with wife. Food and drinks were excellent. Will be back to Root & Bone and telling all our friends to check it out!

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  25. MelissaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best dinner I have had in a while. Will definitely recommend and will be back for more!

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  26. EvaY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, but the service and welcome were over and above! Would definitely recommend to anyone coming through Indianapolis.

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  27. lakin

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    delicious food, good service. Location is easy to find and parking is plentyful

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  28. pattie

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, waited a long time for it but they were very busy. I had the tomato bisque and could have drunk a gallon of it. My husband had biscuits and gravy, very good, but not necessarily country style. Waiter, Drew, was super.

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  29. IndyDad

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great night there!

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  30. DaveB

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    An excellent twist on southern-inspired cuisine without the grease and fat, and with some wonderful touches. The barbecued ribs and the house-specialty fried chicken were outstanding. Their brisket meatloaf was pretty good. Deviled eggs were great, sides (that I had) were innovative and superior.) Desserts were excellent, so was my Old-Fashioned, one of the best iterations I've had. Very cool and comfortable ambiance on a Saturday night at 7:30, but the noise level was super-high...way high, when the house was packed. As some people cleared out it got much more tolerable, but not a place for intimate conversation at the busiest time on a busy night.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Solid spot. Food is always quality and staff are attentive but relaxed. The bar mixes a good gin and lemon. Never had a bad experience.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our experience at Root and Bone was extremely mediocre. Nothing was bad, but nothing was great. For this price range in Indianapolis, there are many other places that I would prefer to go. The food was somewhat bland and was not hot. The service was slow as it took over 10 minutes to get our drinks, and we were not ever asked again if we wanted another drink or if we wanted dessert. The atmosphere was okay but it was rather loud and you can hear everyone around you’s conversation. The best part was the shrimp and grits and the very kind man working as the hostess.

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  33. SuzannaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambience, and service! Such a great dinner...

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  34. DarrellG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The acoustics not being good disallowed hearing the server well. Obviously that was her experience as well as she either did not hear our appetizer order or just forgot to put it in. My partner’s steak was over cooked. While my entre was not hot, it tasted wonderful, excellent flavors. I especially appreciated the portion size. It was perfect, not so much as to waste food. The staff was friendly and the ambiance is warm, nice. I will likely return.

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  35. EricW

    Indiana

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Reserved a table for Sunday Brunch with my elderly parents and son. We placed an order for appetizers which we never received as we awaited our son. Once he arrived we placed our orders. Food was good but service was unfortunately sub standard. When I asked our waitress to take the appetizers off the bill she was surprised we didn’t get them. Hmmm…. Perhaps we just got an inexperienced young waitress. There are lots of good options for brunch we will try before we return.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Comfort food at its best.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Montana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food wasn’t great. We had the steak and chicken biscuits and both meats were tough and a bit grisly. The fried green tomatoes were amazing! Our server was great too

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  38. JeffD

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and terrific service. Look forward to visiting again soon.

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  39. Corey

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Me and my wife went to R&B for date night. We had a great experience.

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  40. SuzNagel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service from Trinity - friendly, knowledgeable and just the right level of attention. Really enjoyed unique small plate options. Quality was excellent!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Root & Bone - Indianapolis offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 602-8672.

Root & Bone - Indianapolis is rated 4.6 stars by 1878 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 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Root & Bone - Indianapolis

4601 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1982

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    46th Street & North College
  • Neighborhood
    Broad Ripple / Meridian - Kessler
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited parking spaces behind building, street parking & and a vacant lot across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raymond Walker
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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