Root & Bone - Indianapolis

Name: Root & Bone - Indianapolis
Address: 4601 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46205-1982
Telephone: (317) 602-8672
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1878 Reviews

$50 and over

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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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
Website
http://www.rootnboneindy.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Raymond Walker

Location
4601 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1982
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

Popular dishes

Drunken Deviled Eggs$7.00
handsome brook farm eggs, pickled beets, herbs & root chips
Grandma Daisy's Angel Biscuits$7.00
honey chicken jus, sea salt & benne seeds
Root & Bone Chicken Biscuits$14.00
two biscuits topped with our signature fried chicken, Tabasco pepper jelly & homemade pickles
Fried Green Tomato 'BLT'$13.00
fried pickled green tomato, pork belly bacon, pimento cheese & tomato jam
Smoky Bacon Board$16.00
salty, smoky, sticky pork belly bacon, crispy skin, marinated cheese curd & mixed pickles
Cheesy Hush Puppies$8.00
cornmeal, cheddar cheese & chipotle-horseradish crema
Whitefish Ceviche$13.00
citrus, bell pepper, jalapeño, avocado, mango-mint salsa & root chips

Salads

Add to Any Salad Fish +$10 | Shrimp +$7 | Chicken Breast +$6

R & B Wedge Salad$15.00
baby iceburg lettuce, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, corn, pickled onion & buttermilk ranch
Summer Snap Pea$13.00
bibb lettuce, cherry tomato, egg white, benne seed & sesame dijon vinaigrette
Farmer's Salad$11.00
garden vegetables, candied pecans, sourdough croutons & lemon thyme vinaigrette

Root & Bone Favorites

Fried Chicken Brined in Sweet Tea
Miller Amish Chicken, lemon powder & honey Tabasco sauce
- Half Bird$19.00
- Whole Bird$36.00
Barbeque Bruleed Spare Ribs
smoky & burnt brown sugar crusted ribs, pickled fresno chilies & tangy bbq
- Half Rack$19.00
- Full Rack$36.00

Large Plates

Braised Short Rib 'meatloaf'$27.00
creamy mashed potatoes, asparagus, veal demi glace & heirloom tomato jam
Shrimp & Grits$27.00
royal red shrimp, creamy grits, melted tomato, red onion, sweet corn, andouille sausage & rich beer jus
Mojo Pork Chop$32.00
smokey plantain barbecue, sweet dark plantains & pork belly bacon
Chicken under a Brick$28.00
Carolina gold rice, andouille sausage, peppers, black eye peas, and oregano
Fish of the Day$32.00
fresh catch of the day, sautéed shrimp, pickled okra, braised collard green gumbo
Giant Bone-On Beef Rib$29.00
braised beef rib, parmesan fennel gratin & red wine pan gravy

Sides

Grits$9.00
creamy local grits, pimento cheese, grilled sweet corn & cornbread crumbles
Summer Squash Casserole$8.00
yellow squash, zucchini, parmesan cream & biscuits crumble
Gooey Sweet Corn Soufflé$9.00
cast iron baked, cheddar & buttermilk cream
Mac & Cheese$9.00
crunchy cheese & biscuit herb crust
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower$9.00
tricolor cauliflower, parmesan & swiss chard pesto
Green Beans$8.00
brown butter, bacon, onions & garlic
Hoppin' John$8.00
Carolina gold rice, black eyed peas & andouille sausage
Pickle Jar$7.00
assortment of house made pickled vegetable
Buckwheat Cheddar Waffles$7.00
two waffles, melted cheddar cheese & bourbon maple syrup

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

Noise • Moderate

1,878 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and fun atmosphere , highly recommended
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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IndyDad
Indiana
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great night there!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

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

Website
http://www.rootnboneindy.com/
Phone number
(317) 602-8672

Root & Bone - Indianapolis

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken

Biscuits & Gravy

Drunken Deviled Eggs

Small Plates

Drunken Deviled Eggs$7.00

Grandma Daisy's Angel Biscuits$7.00

Root & Bone Chicken Biscuits$14.00

Fried Green Tomato 'BLT'$13.00

Smoky Bacon Board$16.00

Cheesy Hush Puppies$8.00

Whitefish Ceviche$13.00

Salads

R & B Wedge Salad$15.00

Summer Snap Pea$13.00

Farmer's Salad$11.00

Root & Bone Favorites

Fried Chicken Brined in Sweet Tea

Barbeque Bruleed Spare Ribs

Large Plates

Braised Short Rib 'meatloaf'$27.00

Shrimp & Grits$27.00

Mojo Pork Chop$32.00

Chicken under a Brick$28.00

Fish of the Day$32.00

Giant Bone-On Beef Rib$29.00

Sides

Grits$9.00

Summer Squash Casserole$8.00

Gooey Sweet Corn Soufflé$9.00

Mac & Cheese$9.00

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower$9.00

Green Beans$8.00

Hoppin' John$8.00

Pickle Jar$7.00

Buckwheat Cheddar Waffles$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Root & Bone - Indianapolis offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Root & Bone - Indianapolis restaurant rated?

Is Root & Bone - Indianapolis currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information