Vera Mae's Bistro

Name: Vera Mae's Bistro
Address: 209 S. Walnut Street, Muncie, IN, United States, 47305
Telephone: (765) 767-5544
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1031 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Located in the revitalized historic district of downtown Muncie Indiana, Vera Mae's offers upscale fusion cuisine borrowing from the rich traditions of Europe, Asia and the new world. Our goal is to offer the highest quality and freshest fare available presented with impeccable service with attention to detail. Warm and inviting, the atmosphere reflects the love of the historic features inherent to the space and is filled with art work predominantly from local artisans.Our banquet facility, private dining area and seasonal outside seating allows for a wide range of accommodations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(765) 767-5544
Website
http://www.veramaes.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Eric Munson
Catering
Vera Mae's Bistro is a full service caterer offering only the finest food and drink with elegant accommodations and outstanding service. Vera Mae's offers both on site and off premise catering as well as delivery and pick up. We offer a wide variety of hors d'oeuvres intended for both large and small gatherings; as well as, entrées designed to hold up to the demands of off premise service--all with a concentration on presentation and flavor.
Private party facilities
Located in the lower level of the restaurant, overlooking the wine cellar, the Boardroom offers a completely private dining atmosphere for up to 40 guests. This intimate space is well suited for business presentations and small conferences as well as warm gatherings of friends and family.
Private party contact
David Franklin: (765) 747-4941

Location
209 S. Walnut Street, Muncie, IN 47305
Neighborhood
Muncie
Cross street
Jackson Street
Parking details
Plenty of on-street parking and a large parking lot off of our rear entrance.
Entertainment
Vera Mae's hosts special events such as musical and theatrical presentations, community and educational programs, wine tastings and much more. We have enjoyed acts such as Jazz greats Diane Reeves, Carole King, and Jackie Allen, New York Voices and Ball State University Theatre and Dance students. We proudly offer live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights featuring the talents of pianists Jim Burcaw and Phil Cooley.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Indianapolis
Contemporary American

1,031 Reviews

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MichaelO
Indiana
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The "new" Vera Mae's is slowly coming into it's own. We enjoy the lovely live jazz on Friday nights, and the food is always good. The Sweet Potato Thai Curry was a bit spicier than advertised, but still delicious.
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JDubbs
Indiana
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the new menu. Really cool remodel. Can’t wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Vera Mae’s! Thank you!
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Eddiesalt17
Little Rock
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We made our reservation on line looking for the best fine dining restaurants in Muncie, Vera Mae was our choice. The greeter, wait staff made our party of 4 feel very welcome. Great ambience! Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We gave her our order, the food was outstanding! Each dish was plated very professionally, very enticing. All in our party loved their dinner and dessert. Thank you again for a wonderful dining experience .
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MandM
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice place, great service, good food. A little pricey, but I'd go back to try more dishes before I rate whether it was worth the price. I got the cod, which was pretty good and the brie appetizer was the best.
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StephenK
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was glad to hear that they don’t use Monosodium glutamate (msg). The steaks were very good, especially with herbs & Mushrooms. Gluten free beer would have been a nice addition.
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CraigC
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must stop if in Muncie. Great space, staff and food.
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Spartacus
Detroit
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a wonderful find. Our grandson is attending BSU and this was first visit. Everything about this place is wonderful: cuisine, service and ambiance. We were a party of six and I will leave you with 3 recommendations: Jagerschnitzel, Jagerschnitzel, Jagerschnitzel…
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Our experience was a bad one . Very noisy. food was so so ! Prices were very high . Won’t be going back !
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ScottM
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Good food. Quiet. Great server/service.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best Bistro I’ve been to in my short 22 year lifespan! Super good food, amazing staff, and an excellent atmosphere!! I recommend this restaurant 100%!
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MuncieGal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We have dined at Vera Mae's for several years. This was the first time for us to go under new ownership. We had a reservation (there were 4 of us) and we had the best table in the house up next to the window. The special was filet tips in a gravy which 2 of our party had and said it was delicious. One person had the dill crusted cod and I had the breaded pork cutlet. We all agreed that the food was delicious. Two of our party had the famous French onion soup which has NOT changed. Still the best. We all agreed that service was a little bit on the slow side but at a restaurant of this quality, it's nice to simply enjoy the atmosphere. We will continue to patronize this restaurant. Fun to see a lot of the same staff.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Our anniversary experience; New management and renovations aside it was a nice experience but not our best. We checked in early and request to sit in the bar area until our table was ready. Our reservation time passed and had to remind the hostess we were already here and had to wait additional time until a table was ready. Allergy restrictions were ignored so food had to be taken back. Requests were forgotten and server would return asking again for our request. The normal flow was not present. We understand change must happen but the “new” is nowhere close to the “old”. We hope the new owners and management can come close or have a resemblance of Vera Mae’s Bistro that was loved and operated by Ken and Steve. We will be back with expectations and open minds. Best of luck to all.
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
The food was not very flavorful. Swas very good though.
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ShannonH
Richmond
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
This is not the same Vera Mae’s. I knew it had been sold and expected changes. Same lovely wait staff who are always great, that is the only good thing I can say. Half the restaurant was closed and blocked off which meant no back entrance (which is where most of the parking is) and closing off half the place stifled the atmosphere. My mother order her $45 steak rare (and we emphasized this). It was brought to her well done. Kitchen corrected it but still. Side dishes of snap peas and roasted potatoes were over cooked and salty. Not to mention they were served with multiple entrees not paired with a particular dish. Epic fail all the way around. This was always one of my highlights when I come to visit Muncie, sadly I won’t be back.
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Tweinsti
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I would definitely go back! The scallops with bacon gravy over a bed of fried polenta was delicious!!
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Michael
Indiana
9 reviews
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
New management has changed menu with limited selections now. Server we had at this dinner was rude and not customer friendly or considerate of one person's limited mobility issue. All in my party had been loyal customers since Vera Mae's opened by previous original owners. We will not return in future.
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RI710
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The salmon and shrimp was "the most delicious meal" my daughter has ever had. The tuna appetizer was phenomenal. So many flavors and textures! 13/10 stars for us!
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KimH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant and atmosphere highly recommend
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MatthewM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
We were seated to close to a loud party at the bar. Also my wife didn’t enjoy the cod. She said it was really dry. My filet was amazing though as well as the spinach won tons. Our server was great and very prompt. Would definitely recommend.
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Tami
Indiana
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
We have dined at this restaurant for many years. Last night the food was well prepared and delicious. The service was very good. The decor of the restaurant is different under the new ownership and not as well decorated. The thing we missed the most was the personal attention from the previous owners, Kent and Steve. They always greeted us by name and spent time talking to us. No one came to our table to inquire about the food and service other than our server. That was disappointing.
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JeffC
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding and the service was excellent. We will be back for Fathers Day!
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RonaldK
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great vodka martini! Both of our meals were prepared properly and the taste was outstanding. That is why we come back whenever possible. Keep up the good work.
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Phyl
Indiana
83 reviews
vip
4.0
83 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, & good food - downtown gem.
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RossO
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The Ambience created by a life guitarist drowned out the conversations from other table, and made it feel far more intimate. While I felt general enthusiastic conversation, I was unable to discern any conversation aside my own table. Which is perfect.
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Marilyn
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Returned after moving out of the area and was thrilled that Vera Maes still felt like our neighborhood pub with upscale cuisine and wine. Bartender Carlos makes the best cosmopolitan anywhere and I have tested many. So great to see some of the same friendly staff. Helen again made us feel so welcome. Rather a one time visitor or a regular, Vera's continues to be a welcoming and comfortable place.
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Dingus87
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Went for my wife’s birthday, had a good time, great drinks, really good food, and solid service. Everything we were hoping for.
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NickU
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food. The vibe is spot on. I really dug the staff and the drinks were killer.
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ShaneS
Indiana
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place, over the years, has been comparable to other fine dining establishments, but the new changes that have been made from ownership to the Executive Chef and the culture have been nice. Great food, service, and attention to guests' needs are second to none.
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AbbeyRoad
Indiana
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
The atmosphere was lovely and the service was great. The steak skewer appetizer I ordered for dinner was tasty, but came with a side bowl of dry, flavorless rice. The french onion soup was delicious though I was a little caught off guard by the blue craft scissors that came on the plate to assist in cutting the cheese. They did come in handy even though they didn't seem to flow with the overall class of the atmosphere. It was a fine evening, but for the price, we've gotten much more closer to home.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner before a show at the Ball State Auditorium. Love the ambience♥️ Service was good, food delicious, good wine selection. We’ll go back for sure!
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SteveB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The perfect venue that met our needs for delicious food and great conversation with friends. Service was welcoming, efficient and server was attentive to our requests and needs.
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RalphA
Indiana
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st visit since the ownership change. Our meals exceeded our expectations. The ribeye and the Chicken Marcona were excellent. As always Helen was aces.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, ambience and the food was amazing! We will definitely be back!
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KevinS
Indiana
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time. Wonderful ambience. Excellent service.
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Charlize
Indiana
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an excellent experience. Laid back casual special occasion and Darrell was the perfect server. So friendly and competent! A very enjoyable evening! ❤️
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PatrickJ
Indiana
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to Vera Mae's for my wife's birthday. We had the seared tuna appetizer and it was excellent and presented very well. I sometimes take pictures but on this occasion I didn't. We both had the their famous French onion soup. It didn't disappoint. My wife had the special of the night which was the grilled swordfish. It was prepared perfectly with a pear topping with a basalmic reduction. She loved it. I had the blackened salmon and shrimp. It's currently is on their everyday menu. It was excellent with the Cajun butter sauce. The sides were cuscus and asparagus. I loved it and would recommend to anyone loves salmon. It was NOT over spiced. We finished our meal and shared the chocolate cheesecake. We would highly recommend the restaurant.
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Charlize
Indiana
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience4
Our server, Darrell, did a great job. However, it was painfully obvious there were issues (staffing or management) in the kitchen. We arrived at 6:00 for our reservation at that hour. Our entrees weren't brought to our table until 8:00, two hours later. Darrell was apologetic and very engaging with us. Once the main entrees arrived, the food was good. I had made the reservation about a week in advance and specifically requested the table where we usually sit (110). It had been given to someone else. I did request one of our three meals be comped due to the excessive delay. That was granted. It was not our usual quality visit we've become accustomed to at Vera Mae's.
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TaraS
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience… service, food, staff and atmosphere!
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RobK
New Orleans
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience4
We appreciated the lovely staff. Very attentive. The food was ok- a bit bland, the meat was a bit overcooked.
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FAQs

Vera Mae's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (765) 767-5544.

Vera Mae's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1031 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

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

209 S. Walnut Street, Muncie, IN 47305

Additional information

Cross street
Jackson Street
Neighborhood
Muncie
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of on-street parking and a large parking lot off of our rear entrance.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eric Munson
Entertainment
Vera Mae's hosts special events such as musical and theatrical presentations, community and educational programs, wine tastings and much more. We have enjoyed acts such as Jazz greats Diane Reeves, Carole King, and Jackie Allen, New York Voices and Ball State University Theatre and Dance students. We proudly offer live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights featuring the talents of pianists Jim Burcaw and Phil Cooley.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.veramaes.com/
Phone number
(765) 767-5544
Catering
Vera Mae's Bistro is a full service caterer offering only the finest food and drink with elegant accommodations and outstanding service. Vera Mae's offers both on site and off premise catering as well as delivery and pick up. We offer a wide variety of hors d'oeuvres intended for both large and small gatherings; as well as, entrées designed to hold up to the demands of off premise service--all with a concentration on presentation and flavor.
Private party facilities
Located in the lower level of the restaurant, overlooking the wine cellar, the Boardroom offers a completely private dining atmosphere for up to 40 guests. This intimate space is well suited for business presentations and small conferences as well as warm gatherings of friends and family.
Private party contact
David Franklin: (765) 747-4941

Vera Mae's Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Filet

Salmon and Shrimp

Chicken Marcona

Menu

What 1,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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How is Vera Mae's Bistro restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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