Root & Bone - Indianapolis

The bacon plate was just OK. Would have preferred the option of the sticky bacon by itself. I didn’t care for the fried skin, cheese or peppers/pickles. The drinks were great. I got the R&B Old Fashion. The biscuits were pretty good. I really liked the meatloaf. I would have preferred a light gravy or ketchup with it but overall I highly recommend it. The green beans and mashed potatoes were excellent. Overall, I’d give it a 4.44 (just enough to round down to 4 stars. For the price, I just can’t round up to 5 stars.

Passing through town and found this hidden gem. James and Lindsey were bartending and both were very nice and cheerful. James recommended the blt appetizer and the duck entree. I got both and they were amazing. The smokiness of the pork belly paired perfectly with the creamy pimento cheese and the fried green tomato. The duck was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. Must try restaurant. Ps get some of the cocktails from these wonderful people

What a great place! Wonderful Old fashions made with maple syrup and bacon! Steak was cooked to perfection and delivered with a smile. Bar tender was personable and enjoyable to talk with. The environment is very nice too. Overall, a wonderful experience.

I had a business dinner here and it was nice. The service was good, the menu was good and so was the food. Drinks were made right, wine list is lacking. The atmosphere was more friendly to date nights and special occasions rather than business dinners but it wasn’t bad. There is very limited parking in back and we had to find street parking which is not ideal when meeting clients for dinner. Overall I’d definitely go back with friends or my wife but not for business.

Made a late reservation for Friday after our kiddos school dance. It had been awhile since we last visited and we realized we have been missing out! We had fried chicken, ribs, corn pudding, mashed potatoes, and wedge salad. It was ALL delicious! Also tried our friends green beans and I’ve been craving them ever since! Our server Michael was lovely, attentive, and friendly. Thank you for a wonderful evening - we will be back soon to this absolute gem! We are lucky to have such a great restaurant in our community!

Great spot for brunch. The shrimp and grits are absolutely fantastic, flavors are complex and presentation was great. Bloody Mary is okay but not spectacular. They have a cocktail list, respectable cocktails worth ordering but certainly not in the top tier of cocktails in the city. Service has been good when we have been twice. Updated for dinner - summer 2024 - we had an enjoyable dinner here recently. The fried chicken was good, as was the pork chop. The peach burrata salad was good, although the peaches were not at all ripe which was surprising for a decent restaurant.

It’s a super beautiful restaurant and the food was really tasty. I was disappointed when I read and was told that the restaurant has Gluten Free Options, but that you don't have a separate gluten free fryer.. It really limited the options down to what is actually gluten free, and not just called gluten free because it has gluten free flour. Cross contamination for someone with Celiacs disease or a gluten allergy can really be dangerous. It was also very expensive for it not being gluten free product. Other than that, it was really nice and our server was sweet. CELIACS: NOT ACTUALLY GLUTEN FREE ⚠️

Mostly enjoyed. Very nice environment inside, romantic feel to it. Only downside in that area was a fussy baby, but that is not the restaurant’s fault. 😅 We were brought out the wrong appetizer, and it took a while to get the waitress’s attention. However, we eventually received the right appetizer ordered, and I offered to pay for both, since we ate both. Waitress was generally polite, and appeared to be helping a lot of tables on her own. The duck breast was delicious! The banana pudding crème brûlèe was okay, but not necessarily something I’d order again. Overall, a good experience for our first time, and I’m sure next time will be a 5-star! 🙂

Root and Bone is such a wonderful surprise to the Indy food scene. I was so impressed by our bartender/server who spoke with such confidence with menu items- NONE of which disappointed! The duck, omg the duck, was absolutley incredible. The eggs, while beautiful, were a bit too mustard forward for my preference. The brulee corn and angel biscuits were a definite must. Everything from the decor and cocktails, to the service and lighting were a 10/10. I can't wait to make the trip up to Indy again to make it back!!

Update: Our entrees arrived and we had held out hope but the salad was soggy, swimming in dressing and the grilled peaches lacked flavor. The shrimp and grits were acidic and lukewarm warm. The flavor of the dish was not balanced as it was so acidic it made the flavor of the cooked shrimp taste rancid. Also, the egg on the grits was not over medium. I had asked for an over medium egg with the whites fully cooked, meaning absolutely no liquid white egg whites. This translated to the over easy egg with white cut away however the whites that remained around the yolk were still runny. So, I just put the egg on the rim and tried both dishes. Our waitress came over and asked about our dishes and I expressed my disappointment. She hurried away and had the manager come to the table. The manager was polite and offered to comp our appetizers and offered 1/2 chicken. I accepted this offer. The 1/2 chicken arrived and looked crispy but was not hot, it was warm and the chicken was crispy. I hate the leg and it was flavored well. However upon the picking up the second piece, a breast, I pulled off some crisp breading and a long human hair was firmly in the crisp batter. My husband motioned to the manager who looked at the piece with the hair, and instantly appeared embarrassed. We had a nice conversation but ultimately we chose not to try anything else. The manager did comp our entire bill and I can't express enough that the waitstaff is very attentive and this review is specific to the food alone. Initial review: We ordered the "blt" and deviled eggs as appetizers, we have t even gotten our meals yet but these are so awful I have to provide a review. The deviled eggs are lacking depth of taste and are rubber tasting and the "blt" which is made with a fried green tomato's with pork belly, tomato relish and pimento cheese.... There's nothing nice to say about this as the tomato relish is so heavy you can't taste anything else and the bacon is so chewy and not palatable. Immensely disappointing! The watermelon cocktail is tart but palatable so I gave a star. The service is good which was a bonus for this highly priced, lack luster tasting food, wish I could give one rating for staff and another for food.

Been here a few times now and still an enjoyable night to dine here. Ample parking across the street too. Started with drunken deviled eggs, they were enjoyable but the white yolk was hard, kinda rubbery this time compared to the last time we had it. Main course: Can't really go wrong with their R&B famous fried chicken, of course, the whole one. Got the 12 oz ribeye, decent taste, but not as good as before when I first had it. Wifey and guest had the Mac & cheese and green bean, both enjoyed theirs. Service was great as usual and just a nice place to dine in. But for some reason, the egg and steak weren't as good as the last time. Would still come back for their chicken though and will try their other entrees next time. The beer sampling was good so you can choose the right one to enjoy the night. Overall, I would have given a 5 start if the experience was from our previous visit, but for tonight, it wasn't as good.

Constantly looking for interesting restaurants to eat we stumbled on this restaurant. It was filled to capacity when we walked in but the vibes were excellent. We arrived an hour early but the hostess did great job finding a table within 25 minutes to our surprise. Our waitress Imani took great care of us from the time we sat at the table. She answered all of our questions and made us feel like we were family. This place has a southern flare to it. That being said I ordered fried chicken and Mac n cheese. The chicken came with a spicy hot sauce and honey that took the fried chicken to another level. I ate all 4 pieces with ease! I saved room for dessert and ordered the Southern Pecan Pie with whip cream. A meal fit for a king! It wasn't too sweet but very tasty! Without question a fantastic evening we will certainly return to check out some of the other entries.

Loved Root & Bone. The food was good and the service was excellent. We sat at the bar and the bartender was amazing. Look forward to going back.

Great spot for brunch as they have a great variety of both lunch and breakfast options. They do not have a plethora of one while minimal of the other. The brunch menu is also much more affordable than their dinner menu, so if you would like to treat yourself without feeling the bill this is a great time to go! We made a reservation on open table and I highly suggest this for weekend brunch as this place does get busy. Only negative I have was that their eggs Benedict was extremely small in comparison to other dishes at the table. Chicken and waffles, chicken sandwiches, all excellent sized and filling. The eggs Benedict was what I would consider a half portion. One egg on an English muffin served with an underwhelming portion of salad. For a small eater this may work but quite frankly for an average eater this had us wishing we had ordered something different. Two poached eggs doesn't seem like an unreasonable request for a $16/$17 entree. Or serve with some potatoes, hashbrowns, etc

Best place for brunch food is always on point. The servers always looking after us. Okay i admit it love this place

Came here for my birthday dinner with my family and loved the vibes. You can feel the southern charm but it's still modern. We had a reservation and got seated right away, but then it took over 15 mins for our waiter to come over, so the host ended up coming to give us water since we'd been waiting so long. We ordered the whole fried chicken to share along with some sides. Everything was good but not amazing, the Mac and cheese could've used more flavor and I've had better fried chicken at other places around Indy.

Great place to enjoy a nice dinner before seeing a show at Clowes Memorial Hall on Butler's campus. Abundant seating with nice decor and pleasant lighting. Shout out to Riley who provided excellent service and gave excellent recommendations. Food has nice Southern twist and flavors were very good! There was a small parking lot directly by the building, street parking and small gravel lot across the street are available.

The food was just okay. Not as good as past experiences- the shrimp and grits were more acidic instead of savory. I felt they lacked flavor and were overpowered by onion. The biscuits were burnt and dry, and could be paired better with a honey butter type sauce instead of a gravy.

I have been wanting to try Root & Bone for a while now and finally had the occasion to meet my son and daughter-in-law there along with my husband for a nice dinner. The place is beautiful and our waiter, Logan, was super! He answered all our questions and was very attentive the whole dinner. Appetizers: 1. Deviled eggs- the filling was good but the texture of the pickled eggs was awful. I couldn't eat them. My DIL ate two so they didn't go to waste and we left one sitting on the table. Apparently, they're supposed to have a dense rubbery texture to them. 2. Grandma Angel's biscuits - they did not look like the other pictures I've seen. Were they sitting around all day? I'm not sure. They were heavy and I expected them to be light. We split two of them and would only get them again if they weren't so dense and heavy. I feel like some regular honey and/or hot honey would make a nice addition to this menu item. 3. Crab cakes - they were "okay." I could smell them as soon as they were put on the table and one was falling apart. My husband and son ate them but weren't impressed. Main Course: I was stoked about ordering the corn soufflé. I was informed they didn't have it tonight due to being out of cornstarch. As this is one of the more popular dishes in reviews, you'd think the manager would run to a store to get some. Needless to say, I didn't get what I came for. Also see desserts for another out of stock menu item. 1. Wedge salad - they used the wrong lettuce. Pictured is the lettuce type that came out. I believe it's a mini hearts of romaine. The menu says little gem lettuce and that was the reason ordered it. I love the little gem lettuce and not a huge fan of hearts of romaine. The house made ranch lacked flavor. I could only taste the sour cream/mayo. The avocado was overripe and had browning to it. I ate a few bites and decided to take the salad home. I deconstructed the salad at home, threw away the browned avocado. I used some Italian dressing on it. Much better. Server didn't ask how it was or why I wanted to take 99 % home. 2. Peach salad - my DIL had this. She really enjoyed it. 3. Ribs were out of this world. My son got a full rack and we were all able to sample a little bit of them. Delicious! 4. Pork chop - I highly encouraged my husband to order the ribs or chicken, but he had his sights set on the pork chop. He said it was just "okay" and lacked seasoning. My son thought it was decent. Definitely would not order again. Sides: 1. Fries - small basket of fries with ranch and another dipping sauce. No seasoning or salt on the fries. Nothing special about them. The menu made it seem like they were loaded fries or something. 2. Mac and cheese - no seasoning whatsoever. I ate one bite and didn't want any more. There's no salt and pepper on the table, so I just let others eat it. My son ate about half of it. 3. Corn soufflé - never mind. They didn't have it. Desserts: 1. Key lime pie - beautiful presentation. Overwhelming lime taste. DIL liked it. No one else did. 2. Pecan pie - my sons said it was good. No one else ate it because they don't like pecan pie. 3. Crème brûlée - never mind. They didn't have this either. Major bummer! Apparently Sunday evenings are not the best time to make sure everything is available. Overall consensus is we'd all return for the ribs. We would also love to try the crème brûlée and the corn soufflé. It was $230 with the tip and, sadly, I left hungry and unsatisfied.

Unfortunately, I can't recommend Root & Bone. I love SoBro and all the great new places that have come up here in the last few years. So I really wanted to like this place. I will say the space is nice and the servers were all friendly. We got to sit outside on a nice, summery evening, which was great, too. But the food was truly mediocre. I originally ordered the Butternut Squash. Our server took the order, but then returned to tell me that the cooks had reminded her that they don't have good squash so what else would I like. However, she didn't bring a menu with her. After some verbal back and forth, I settled on the Bric Chicken. My friend had the "meatloaf". The chicken itself was fine. The carrots that came with it though were raw. And I don't mean undercooked. I mean they could not be cut with a knife. I had to pick them up and chomp them Bugs Bunny style. The meatloaf is in quotes on the menu because it's pulled rib meat and not loaf. Not bad, but definitely a unique take and again, fairly mediocre. The bill was high for raw carrots and we weren't check on much during or stay. It was very much a Denny's level of experience both in quality of food and level of service. But at twice the price.

Amazing atmosphere, service and impeccable menu all around. Definitely worth the stop for great dining in a quaint area. We are from out of town and found the reviews spot on at this place! Southern comfort food with a classy flair! Wish we had room for dessert. The choices were definitely enticing!!

This place does not disappoint. Every single box was checked off for a fun night out for us. Ambience was amazing! Food was even better! The cocktails were so creative and delicious!! The service was 11/10. We loved it so much I think about this place nonstop. The price is so worth it.

I met up with some friends from brunch at Root & Bone. At the time, our reservation for 10:30 wasn't needed as the restaurant was fairly empty, but by the time we left at 12:30 it was nearly full! We attempted to eat outside on their patio, but it was a bit windy and we were able to mov back inside. Our waitress was lovely and attentive! I thought the menu was a bit limited and for the price everything I had was just okay. Location wise, it's great! I think I'll come back and try dinner sometime.

Met a friend here after The Beatles Tribute 9/3/3024. We left the concert early when we realized the restaurant closed at 9pm. We walked in about 8:53 . We were trying to be accommodating to the staff since we came in so late. Our server, Michael put us at ease and told us to relax as he got our cocktails and we perused the menu and contemplated some of his recommendations. We took his offer and both got the brisket/short rib meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Everything was delicious. Since we were celebrating a birthday we shared the key lime pie. The background music was at a good level, while staff was cleaning up, they were quiet and respectful of the patrons still there. My friend goes to this restaurant quite often, I can see why. Thanks Michael!

I visited here about 2 weeks ago with a group of co-workers. The atmosphere is a mix between casual and classy. The staff were approachable but not overly friendly. I ordered a peach salad with grilled chicken as my entree. The food was decent. I felt the experience was a bit lackluster.

High end comfort food, everything is so good it's hard to decide when ordering. Just know it will always be delicious. My favorite ribs in Indy, torched at the end for a perfect finish. Must try

Was visiting Indy and friends recommended this place. Food is southern inspired. Ordered ribs and shrimp and grits. Super good. I don't like grits but these were really creamy ( not gritty) . Server, Trinity, was awesome. Brought us the side of grits with pimento cheese to try in addition to the meal. The meal used a beef broth where the side had pimento cheese. There was fresh corn that was a nice crunch. Loved our experience here. Definitely recommend.

Celebrated our anniversary with dinner at one of our favorites in SoBro. Having lived in the south (Savannah, GA) we know good biscuits and sweet tea. The biscuits and sweet tea rival anything in the south. We had great service throughout our meal. Our waiter made sure we had everything we needed, was very personable, and we took his recommendation for one of our entrees and were very pleased. We had the shrimp and grits (another southern staple which they nailed spot on) and enjoyed fresh shrimp and perfectly cooked grits. The cast-iron duck breast was recommended by our waiter and enjoyed perfectly cooked duck with savory vegetables. My wife and I both feel as if the interior of the restaurant creates our favorite ambiance in any Indy restaurant. It's homey and welcoming and allows one to enjoy their meal in a setting that matches the cuisine.

I came on a slow night and the food was actually a really good. Great variety of food that makes me wanna come back and try more. Looking forward to trying the meatloaf next.

Ambiance - great; perfect date place or group dinner. Food - our 6-person group was very happy. Biscuits, fried green tomatoes and drunken deviled eggs were devoured. Hubs and I shared a whole fried chicken with cheese waffle. Service - started out great. At the end of the night we were asked if we had room for dessert but we were all stuffed. Our server brings a bread pudding with 6 spoons and we thought, "how nice, going above for spending so much $$ here." Then we got charged for it. So, that left a bad taste in my mouth at the end of a pretty terrific evening. It wasn't the cost as much as feeling like that just got slid in there without our consent.

One of our favorites in Indy! Always friendly service, eclectic decor, delicious food and drinks. They have staple menu items and some seasonal options. Loved the salmon this time, cooked to perfection with a crisp edge. We noticed some updates since our visit last year, employees in uniforms and some familiar dishes looked a bit different but enjoyed it all!

Root & Bone. Thank you for giving me a renewed hope in the Indiana food scene. A relaxed shabby sheik atmosphere that felt very comfortable. I sat at the bar and was served by Linsey who was a pleasure. The service she provided warrants a raise. I was suggested to try the ribs or shrimp and grits. I went for the shrimp and grits since it sounded lighter. I never would have thought this dish could be so savory! It was expertly executed and was absolutely delicious! If this dish is any indication of what the rest of the menu is like, I can't wait to come back and try the rest. Enjoy!

Really enjoyed our experience here, great ambiance, service, and food. The only reason why it didn't get 5 stars was because of the heavy emphasis on sweet and savory (with a lot of sweet) and I'm not a big fan of having the sweet overwhelm the savory. So I was looking for a great, non-tourist trap spot for a group dinner and this place accommodated without a minimum. The restaurant is charming, a mix of modern and southern decor. Our server was really nice, busy but very attentive. We started off with drinks, and they were all well made. We also got numerous appetizers including the deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, and the grandma's biscuits. The deviled eggs were a perfect mix of pickled tang and well cooked egg. The fried green tomato had wonderful crunch and a nice form tomato that didn't get mushy with the cooking. The tomato jam wasn't too sweet and balanced the food well. The biscuits were one of the table's favorites. Crispy outside, soft inside. The house made jam was very thin and not too sweet but worked well with the biscuit. We then decided to get a whole fried chicken and spare rib, along with sides of Mac and cheese, count soufflé, and Brussels sprouts, and then let people order individual dinners. Of the main dishes that I got to try, I tried the steak, surf and turf (which is scallops and pork belly), and the duck. First, the fried chicken was delicious. Well cooked, very crispy outside, tender inside, and you can get the sweetness from it bring brined in sweet tea. The spare ribs were starting to get a little too sweet but the spiciness from the Fresno chilis helped balance that out a little bit. As for the mains, you could really get a lot of sweetness on everything and that's where it went a little downhill for me. The jam on the pork belly was overwhelming and I had to push it aside to get the flavor from the pork belly. Also, the scallops, while cooked perfectly tender, had bites that were VERY salty. The tomato salsa on the steak also was not my favorite as the sweetness took away from the savory flavors of this steak. The duck was good too but again, the sweet topping was a bit much. Also, the sides were just okay. Nothing was extraordinary and the corn soufflé was not my favorite. I know there are people who love sweet and savory and so I think this would be good for them. It's still a great restaurant and a wonderful place for our group so I thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend it for others (just probably not for me).

This is a very good upscale restaurant in midtown. The theme is southern comfort food. I orders a cocktail, biscuits, and shrimp and grits. The food was amazing! Very good shrimp and grits and excellent biscuits. I did not try the ribs, but others at my table did and most agreed they were the best ribs in town. The food here is great! The cocktails were good too. The service was AMAZING. We had a group of 17 with several couples. They put enough tables together for us all to be together! Also the waiter split the check in a very complicated way between several couples and individuals. He was extremely friendly, too. And he had great recommendations. 11/10 service. Finally the location is amazing. It is in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking. It's right at a redline BRT stop and a normal bus stop.

I walked in to meet a larger party and all I did was look at the man at the host stand and he said "I know where you're going, I've worked 31 years im good at this." That was enough for me to enjoy my time at Root & Bone! Haha, but for real this place was casual and uplifting. The bar was eclectic while the semi-open kitchen concept had me entertained. We had a group of about 10, including some dietary restrictions (v/vegan), and everyone was well taken care of! I wish I could've snapped pics of everything! Big brunch win at Root & Bone Indianapolis

Group of 5 ladies met for an early dinner on a late Tuesday afternoon. We arrived shortly after they opened. Time was great as it was mostly empty. The restaurant was clean. The industrial decor was simple with exposed ceilings and ductwork. It was everyone's first visit, but we all agreed we would come again because we enjoyed the food very much. Service was friendly and fast. I enjoyed eating from the small plates. They were tasty and filling. They also offer larger dinner plates. Highly recommend if you're interested in "honest southern food."

We had a fabulous dinner at root and bone! They always have fun cocktails that are fresh and delicious. We started with the crab cakes which were amazing. The serving size is only two, but they were delicious nonetheless. My partner always order the ribs. They melt right off the bone! I ordered the salmon this time around and it did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My mom ordered the brisket meatloaf and absolutely loved it. She has a gluten allergy, and the menu was very accommodating to allergies. Our waitress was kind and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the menu. The ambiance is perfect for a dinner out. Will definitely be back!

Fire time visitor! We had a large group prior to a wedding and the staff was extremely accommodating and got us in and out pretty quickly. Our table started out with an order of deviled eggs as an appetizer. They were delicious and well flavored. I split a farmers salad and the chicken biscuit with a friend. The biscuit was AMAZING! I tried to get a picture of it but turned out too blurry because I was so excited to get a bite in! The salad was very refreshing and just the right amount of dressing. I also got the gin drink with the egg whites which was the perfect amount of sweet and creamy. Great spot and highly recommend! Another friend ordered the wings and loved them. Also the chicken dinner which is a lot of food for one person and easily shareable. P.S. Parking may be a bit limited as a fair warning

Took my good friend for a birthday dinner this evening and it was both our first time joining this establishment! The ambience was really nice, the service was great (shoutout Riley!), and the food was definitely something to write home about! Got two apps, the deviled eggs and crab hush puppies. I received the breast chicken and my friend the brisket meatloaf. Both phenomenal. Two desserts that were extremely delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation if going on the weekend, as it usually makes it easier. Even our current weather couldn't keep people from dining in!

This was a restaurant that was on my radar for a while. We finally made it down there on a Saturday late afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. We started with the Drunkin deviled eggs because this has been a tradition that we must try all the deviled eggs we find on a menu. They were a 8/10. Very pretty presentation. We each had a cocktail and fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes were so good. We shared fried chicken and had the Mac and Cheese, Gooey corn soufflé, and the grits. Everything tasted homemade and fresh. We tried to book a family dinner with 9 a few months back but was told that we would have to split up as they don't have a way to combine tables. I was disappointed because I wanted to take family there that loves fried chicken. For dessert, we had the Sticky toffee bread pudding and it was delicious.

This is definitely high end dining. The food is very good but pricey. The deviled eggs were good.0

Root & Bone is 5 stars across the board. The people always make a difference, and our server was great this time around. And the restaurant is lively, well-lit, and fun decor. Also fun to have a somewhat open kitchen to the restaurant so you can peek your head over and see what's happening. We split the Fried Green Tomato 'BLT' which was very good. Honestly, can't say I tasted the green tomato, but the taste of the dish was still, again, very good. Then we also split the half order of fried chicken (that comes with maple syrup and hot honey on the side), and optioned to make it "Indy Summer Hot!" which included house made hot sauce and 2 cheddar waffles with pickled green tomato. This was to die for. Every bite with any combo of flavors with the sauces, chicken, waffle, and pickled green tomato was a burst of flavor. I typically don't like hot sauce, but this one was more of a hot sauce + BBQ sauce combo that I couldn't get enough of. I asked the waiter if they bottle it and sell it, and while he said no, he did give me an 8oz to-go container of it to take home for free!!! Looking forward to trying the shrimp and grits next time! Lastly, thank you to the restaurant for a free birthday dessert for my wife - the peach cobbler was very good. Wish there were a few more peaches in it, but it still tasted great. Parking is very easy across the street in gravel parking lot.

We went for brunch! Friendly staff, though a little slow and pulls disappearing acts. Simple, modern decor with fair food and okay prices. Some dishes are better than others. Love the neighborhood. Plenty parking and since it's right on the corner and near other businesses, you shouldn't miss it. They offer al fresco dining and there is plenty of natural lighting from all the windows, so either choice for dining is good for getting your Vitamin D!

Very comfortable, clean, wait-for-it! Amazingly great place. I would describe the menu as modern southern. This is comfort food for the most discriminating gourmet. Some of the food appears to be a cross between sushi and tapas with the American south standing firmly behind it. The parking is practically impossible: small alleys narrow road that seems characteristic of the neighborhood. I recommend making reservations on the weekend if you want to sit with your feet in the ground. 6:15 pm Friday U was seated with no wait at the bar. I had a perfectly cooked medium rare steak and some corn casserole to write home about. Chocolate martinis, or something like that(I don't drink) were popular with the customers who were seated at the bar. The place was filled with friendly diverse staff and customers who were both local and from out of state.

Great spot for brunch!! Food was delicious, highly recommend making a reservation if going on the weekend! Shrimp & grits were to die for. Will 10/10 be returning.

A winning night! Beautiful restaurant Our server, Giselle, was amazing. Funny, informative. Drinks were delish! I had the gin/pear cocktail. Really tasty. Bourbon cranberry also yum. Get the deviled eggs and the biscuits. For dinner we chose spare ribs, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, seasonal salad. We all agreed we would get everything again. Glad we chose to go to R&B

Root and Bone is a MUST in Indy! It takes comfort food to a whole new level. The servers here are super attentive. They are always checking on you and even fold your napkin while you're in the bathroom. They're super professional and knowledgeable! You MUST get the biscuits appetizer, they are to die for. For entree, my favorite is the shrimp and grits or the fried chicken. Both are delicious. Last, this restaurant has the cutest vibes! It feels cozy but also very chic. I highly recommend checking it out.

I had Shrimp and Grits. It was delicious. Shrimp was tasty and not rubbery, cooked to perfection. The lemonade is hand pressed and very refreshing. We also had the BLT appetizer. It had fried green tomatoes which I had never tried. It was delicious.

Root & Bone has been on my to-go list for a couple of years now. My children listened carefully and made a reservation for Mother's Day breakfast. A very nice, eclectic and welcoming space, I can't wait to see it sometime in the evening. Appetizer portions were small plates, as I expected: 3 deviled eggs and 2 biscuits so we shared. Shrimp & grits, chicken & waffle were very good.

I really enjoyed my avocado toast that came with a mixed green salad and a vinaigrette dressing. They give you a large amount of avocado, which I really appreciate. We also got a bottle of champagne for mimosas. My friend did not enjoy her shrimp and grits... Never had it with corn, so I don't think she enjoyed that too much and it wasn't very flavorful. The space is light and welcoming. The service was just OK.

We visited Root & Bone a few months ago to celebrate my birthday. Our service was phenomenal! Our waitress was kind, patient, & attentive. The restaurant is beautiful with dim lighting in the evening and very artistic dining ware. During our visit there was a medical emergency & the staff handled the situation so well.

Service was great. checking up on us and cleaning off the table between apps, dinner, and dessert. Food was fantastic. Would recommend the Fried chicken (1/2 order is thigh, breast, drum, and wing), Mac and cheese, and pecan cobbler. Great southern style restaurant!

As a vegetarian, I came to Root & Bone for the roots, so I'll admit my review is a bit limited in what I can speak to. But I'd always admired the building and wanted to see how they had reimagined what had previously been an extremely messy furniture store. They honestly crushed it -- the space is so warm and inviting and turned out to be a great place to just have an after-work cocktail and a snack. At a place like this, I typically do a flight of sides and pretend I'm having tapas. The broccolini, carrots, grits, and mac & cheese were what I went with over two visits, and all of them were fantastic and would bring me back. I'm a sucker for broccolini, and I'm pickier about carrots but the yogurt really brought out the best possible texture in them. If you come for an entree -- which I did not -- be prepared for a bit of sticker shock, but I think that's par for the course based on the caliber of the chefs that founded the chain (Top Chef alums) and the fact that it was previously in NYC and Miami.

Reservations: Scheduling a reservation proved to be challenging since it told me there was one spot open for availability for dining the night we wanted to go and it was at 4:30 p.m. so we ended up having to book on a different night because there were 3 open spots available for reservation. We get to the restaurant and there were only 4 tables with customers....it was dead. Why no reservation availability if the place is empty? Atmosphere: Dimly lit with a laid back vibe. Open concept with view of the kitchen. Our table top was very small so having more than two dishes on it was a balancing act. The bathrooms and restaurant were very clean. The decor throughout was lovely. It's mostly street parking which was a bit tricky with all the snow at the time. There is a few spots for parking behind the restaurant. Service: Our server was very friendly and accommodating. Water glasses were always refilled promptly and she did a great job describing the food. The one thing that kind of put me off was watching the kitchen staff and servers eating the whole time while in there. My view the entire time was just watching people eat, and not the patrons in the restaurant. The kitchen staff were all wearing street clothes. They kept scratching their heads under their beanies and wiping their hands on their jeans it just felt..icky. I get they want their staff to be comfortable but how do you know if those jeans they just wiped their hands on are clean and then they are touching the food? Food: We ordered a few items off the menu and they were pretty good. The corn souffle was the best item we ordered by far. It had a ton of flavor and the texture was fluffy and creamy at the same time. The ribs and the bacon board were a bit bland. The pickled items on the bacon board didn't have much flavor, maybe adding more herbs or spices to the pickling solution would jazz things up a bit. The ribs were tender but I wish there was a bit more zip to the sauce, if you like a sweet bbq sauce you'll love this. All in all it was a decent experience and the atmosphere was really nice.

I just tried Root & Bone for the first time tonight and was extremely impressed. It's all southern comfort food and the menu reflects that, I had the delicious duck breast as an entrée and the rich mac & cheese as an appetizer and was very happy with my dinner. I sat at the bar and the service from the bar staff was outstanding! I couldn't have asked for better service. I can't wait to go back and try the brisket, meatloaf and a few more bourbons! This is the kind of place that you should support. Highly recommended.

I recently dined at Root & Bone this past weekend for a birthday brunch. It was a great experience. The restaurant itself was cute and quiet for a Sunday afternoon. Our server Michael was really nice and attentive to our party. I had a Ronnie Old Fashioned( I think that's what it called) that was great. This drink contains grapefruit; I'm not a grapefruit fan, but it was very subtle. I ordered the Fried Green Tomato BLT for an appetizer and the shrimp and grits as my entree. Both were delicious however, the shrimp and grits had too much salt for my liking. I will definitely return and try something new. There are plenty of things to try on the menu.

Got to experience Root & Bone for the first time with my sister over the weekend and was not disappointed. When we walked in, there was an hour wait time, however, bar was open seating so we were able to sit down right away. I thought the decor was so cute, the bartender who served us was super sweet and helpful; and the food and drinks were great! My one and only critique is that I ordered to-go food which included the mac & cheese and thought that could've been more flavorful. But aside from that, no complaints and I would definitely go back. Xoxo, Is this thing on?