This place is everything! I loved the location and the simplicity of the restaurant. But do not let the simplicity fool ya. The service is phenomenal, the drinks are strong, unique and delicious. The food is soooo good. Our server was very friendly and gave great food and drink recommendations. We started with drinks. The Apple Pie Martini was very delicious. My Husband had a "grandma" and he loved his drink. We shared the pulled pork nachos for our appetizer, and I loved that the toppings are placed on each tortilla. These were some of the best nachos I'd ever had. And they were filling. We then shared the BBQ pork flatbread, which was very delicious. We took most of the flatbread home. The food portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. I can't wait to return! read more

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Blackened mahi sandwich was quite good. It was also relatively thick for a reasonable price. And it's away from the madness of Mass Ave.

Tried this place for the first time after passing it over the years, and it was delicious! It's a cozy vibe in an old house, so you feel like you're in a comfortable home. I'm excited to come back during the summer and sit on one of the patios! To start we had the pulled pork nachos which were awesome. Each chip had toppings on it, which was very unique. They were very filling, so we actually had to get a box. For our meals I got the smoky bear burger which had Gouda and bacon and I loved it. My boyfriend got the fish and chips and ate every bite. The only thing he didn't like was the slaw that came with it. Our server was super nice and attentive. She gave us her favorites and checked in on us multiple times. Overall will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Oh boy I enjoyed this location. I tried thier signature trenderloin sandwich. I get everything to go, but I wait in the bar area and have a wonderfully prepared old fashion. It's simply quite place. read more

My friend and I met here again and once again LOVED it! We decided to sit in the bar this time. I had The Greuben that was suggested and they were right! My friend had the tenderloin that was huge and incredibly tasty. She loved the purple cabbage slaw too. On a gloomy day it was a wonderful meal with a special friend. Like my last review our experience was excellent. Customer service alone deserved more stars!!! read more

Fire By The Monon - Cobb Salad with salmon. Blue Cheese dressing!! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Stopped in for a bite before a concert at The Vogue. Service was great, bartender was super friendly but the food was pretty average IMO. Fried pickles - fried sandwich slices, was hard to eat without the breading slipping off the pickle. Was fried well but flavor was just fine. Tenderloin - standard tenderloin sandwich, again well fried but nothing mind blowing Fish & Chips - GF got this and could barely get through one piece. Huge pieces of fish but very dry & overcooked. She did like the sweet potato fries. Might be a case of ordering the wrong things (flatbreads & nachos that came out for other people looked really good), would probably give another shot as service was really good. read more

Food was delightful and service was very helpful and friendly, gave great drink recommendations. I got fish and chips! Definitely would recommend. read more

Tenderloins are my wife and I favorites. It is the meal we order out the most. I heard about Fire By The Monon on line so we made a trip down to broad ripple and was the first one in. So far, the Tenderloin has been the absolute best we have ever had. It was moist, tender, and not overly breaded or oily. But that's not all. We had the sweet potatoes fry's and they were excellent!!! Since moving to the area in 2006, I have been looking for excellent fry's. I found a few that were good, but none that was as good as this!! After 20 years, I found some good fries!! But, there is more!! The chipolte sauce was homemade and superb as well as the pickle. It takes me a half an hour to get there, but it is absolutely worth it. Our server was also superb! A pleasure to talk with and made us feel very welcomed! The place was very clean and not loud at all. I was able to talk with my wife without having to scream. I do not think you will be disappointed in the place. GO NOW!!! read more

Came here on a whim after spending the day walking the Monon Trail and it was such a great end to our day! The minute we walked in we were greeted with such enthusiasm. There was a bit of a wait but that was a given since it was Sunday. After about 30 minutes of waiting we were quickly seated. The atmosphere of the restaurant reminded me of a small cozy pub. After we were seated we were given great service by our server Brad. Thank you Brad for being so quick and attentive to our needs! We ordered the Spinach and Artichoke dip as our appetizer and it was delicious. Just the right balance of cheese and spinach. The Margherita Flatbread was equally delicious! I was also pleasantly surprised with the large food portions and the final cost of my meal. Overall great food, prices, and service!! If you are looking for a quick and delicious bite in Broad Ripple definitely check this place out! read more

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Our waiter was so nice, big space, lots of outdoor seating that has a shaded area. Huge portions. Parking on site. Cobb Salad was delicious - red wine vinaigrette. Pulled pork tacos were also delicious. Comes with a side of rice which was kind of basic. read more

The food at Fire By the Monon always hits the spot. It is one of those places where you don't know you needed it until you've had it. Great service and good atmosphere. read more

Fire by the Monon was delicious! We came here strictly because they were dog friendly but we were pleasantly surprised with the delicious food. We sat out on their patio, they have a lot of patio seating. We started off with the friend pickles which were delicious! I got the fish tacos - they were really good. The rice was a little bland. My partner got the pork tacos and they stole the show - so flavorful. Then for dessert we got the peach bread pudding and OMG it's so good! A must try. read more

Fire By The Monon - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Food is always awesome. Tenderloin is very good. Plus, we love the box of different wines to choose from

First time here and we were able to bring our dogs with us on the patio. We enjoyed our food and would come here again. Complaint: the onion rings were an inch thick of breading with a tiny piece of onion in them. The pizza was so good and the southwestern grilled chicken Sammy was soooo dang tasty. I would get it again. read more

Fire By The Monon - Carnivore flatbread - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Cozy, comfy, and a lovely place to end up after a late summer bike ride on the Monon Trail. They don't take reservations, so show up before the supper rush if you have a larger party. The patios (Yep, plural) were full of dappled shade and languid ease, the quiet hum of conversation, and birdsong. Corey, our server, was bright, attentive, and tremendously fun to chat with -- I hope I didn't keep him from his other tables too long. He suggested a lovely summer elderflower cocktail that was, as he put it, "summer in a glass." I think I had two. I could easily have had more. (Note: they don't mention the cocktails on the menu! Ask for what they're featuring -- it's totally worth it.) Food: generous portions, lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options that appealed to me, high quality ingredients. It was hard to choose. Every one of us ended up loving our meal, and taking home leftovers. This place is worth a return trip, in my book. Ask to sit in Corey's section. Seriously. read more

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I hate to admit that I forget about this hidden gem too often. I'm so glad I popped in today for a quick lunch in the village. The pulled pork nachos are my go to-they are so delicious and I always have enough to take some home. It was a perfect day to enjoy the outside patio with a cocktail. Service is always friendly and on point-prices are always fair. I'm going to make an effort to visit Fire By The Monon more-no reason not too! read more

Fire By The Monon - Nachos and John Daly - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very good variety of food! Service was outstanding and the food was even better! Be sure to save room for dessert because we didn't and missed out on the bread pudding! Will be back soon! read more

Fire By The Monon - Menu - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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It's Friday, the day that your long distance partner is visiting for the weekend, and you have dropped the ball by failing to plan a single thing to do, let alone pick a place for dinner. One could use Instagram or Google to determine the ideal spot in BRipp, but you have landed here instead. You have chosen well, my friend, and your second good choice of the night will be selecting Fire on the Monon as your last-minute date night spot. Even with no reservation (rookie mistake) we were seated immediately and were pleasantly surprised with how quickly the food arrived. Now let's talk about the food! It was delicious and very fresh, and they even had options for my former plant based partner who still claims to be vegan. I am not allowed to speak about this to her, so I am using Yelp to express my confusion with that dilemma. Anyway, the pork tenderloin was delicious and was the largest tenderloin I've had since the visiting legendary Edinburgh Diner. Sweet potato fries were wonderful and very crispy, the waffle shape was a nice touch. Good selection of beer, Non Athletic Brewing is a great alternative and tasted just like a regular Hazy IPA, I even felt a little buzzed despite it being .25 ABV. Indoor seating is not the move if you want to maintain a healthy relationship with your partner. I struggled to hear my partner due to the crowded seating arrangements, to which I resorted to nodding as my cue that I was paying attention. However, I have learned in my year of dating her that this is not always the most optimal situation to be in, as women expect you to remember everything you tell them. Fellas, nodding does not mean you heard anything she said, so it's best to choose the quality outdoor seating options when weather conditions are optimal. In conclusion if you want a healthy relationship you should definitely not spend this much time on a review while you're on a date. read more

Fire By The Monon - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I had a quick drop in lunch here at fire by the Monon! It's tucked away in the broad ripple area and looks small from the outside but it's rather large! There is A LOT of seating, I didn't even get to fully see the entirety of it but i do believe it to be ample. The bar was nice right as you enter. They even have great covered outdoor seating. The service was great - she was very attentive and the food was made very quick. I absolutely enjoyed this veggie flatbread. It was moist and well cooked, the dough was so soft and they even accommodated me when I asked for balsamic glaze which is not normally something they offer or have on the table! I love good Italian flatbread with a lil sweet glaze, so happy they went above and beyond to bring that for me! Thank you FBTM! read more

Fire By The Monon - Veggie Flatbread - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Haven't been here in almost 2 years because of covid and distance from my house. Arrived as soon as they opened and was greeted by many. We sat outside and had plenty of shade on a sunny day. Emily sat us and was our waitress and she was amazing! I asked if they had a house made strawberry lemonade and she said she could whip something up. She did and it was delicious! My husband couldn't decide which beer to get and she asked what he usually got and brought him out a couple of samples in which he chose one. She was so accommodating! It was even more impressive to learn she hadn't worked there since before covid but they were short staffed and asked last night If she would work and she said yes. You could tell she loved working there! I got the dirty Mac and margarita pizza because I couldn't make one choice, ha! The pizza is so cheesy, fresh, and the right amount of everything. The Mac and cheese is a staple I get every time. The meat has a smoky flavor and there is a ton of cheese. It's amazing! I had plenty left over that I ate for dinner . If you're in the area you definitely need to check them out! Covid update: they have indoor and outdoor seating, carry out, and curbside. Masks only if unvaccinated. read more

Fire By The Monon - Margherita Flatbread - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The service was not good. Husband and I waiting the waitress to take our orders she show up 30 minutes later. The only I don't like the place is so round was terrible to many houses. Not a good location read more

Best pulled pork tacos EVER! Service was great and we were seated very quickly. Will definitely return! read more

Fire By The Monon - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

the popper burger may be the best thing i've ever had ever. great atmosphere and great service

Fire by the Monon has always been one of my favorite places in Broad Ripple! Im a sucker for a good burger! Tonight I got the Bacon Bourbon Sriracha burger and it definitely hit the spot. The fries are just fries but that dipping sauceeee The chicken nachos are a work of art! We had great, attentive service! The only downside was the ambiance. There were other parties around us that were loud and took away from the experience. read more

We were at Fire by the Monon v between Christmas and New Years with family. As always the Grueben did not disappoint, fresh and tasty. One had rhe pork tenderloin and might be a future convert. And the mac and cheese with bbq (no pork) was a happy choice for the vegetarian. read more

We've been here multiple times over the years and have enjoyed each visit. The food is delicious and the service is always attentive. We love sitting outside when the weather is nice. read more

Can this place get any better? Today I ordered take out - two pork tenderloins. I can't believe how big and delicious they are! I had one order with o ion rings and they are huge! I'm more of a crispy thin onion ring person, so these were not "my thing" however they were still tasty. The best part about the whole thing was the gentleman taking my order over the phone was beyond nice and personable. I should have gotten his name because he was a pleasure on the phone and in person when I picked up my food. I am excited to stop in once the patio opens up!Hoosier Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich read more

Fire By The Monon - Pork tenderloin sandwich (half eaten) to go - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Nice spot tucked away off the beaten path. Visited this place on a Friday. The wait was about 45 minutes. There is room to wait in their bar area and a few seats outside. Many families with both kids and dogs (on patio). Once we got seated, the menu has something for everybody. The server was very attentive, and made some really good recommendations. In summary, a nice place to go, that provides indoor and outdoor seating. Parking can be a pain and the wait can be annoying but the food is great! read more

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I happened to be in the area and was scrolling for a place to eat that I'd never been to. This restaurant popped up with a delicious cover photo. I'm indecisive and kept scrolling yet kept thinking back to that picture! Finally I decided that was exactly what I wanted. It ended up being the Greuben sandwich (basically a Ruben with fried fish as the meat substitute) with sweet potato fries. I called it in and the gentleman on the phone was incredibly kind. It was a yucky, snowy day and he even emphasized how safe I should drive over there. Awww. It was a little tricky to find the building but easier with a map. I was in between lunch and dinner time, not surprised to see it not busy, but bummer for them. The same man talked to me while I paid and was just as kind in person. He thanked me over and over for finding them to order with, because customers like me are the only way they're able to barely stay open. Hint: SUPPORT LOCAL RESTAURANTS, they need us!!! I couldn't wait until I got home and ate half of my food in the car. Those are the best sweet potato fries I've ever had! I typically think they're good elsewhere but on the dryer side and need sauce. These came with a signature fire sauce but I didn't use it because they were that flavorful. The Greuben was superb! The employee said he came in for a Greuben 5 years ago and never left, haha, but I can see why! The fish was so incredibly fresh, hard to believe in land-locked Indiana. Tasted hand-breaded, like it was never frozen. Nothing was soggy and all layers of the sandwich were on point. It's a bit heavy so I ate half and finished it about 45 minutes later once home. The other half of my sandwich was still good then, warm and not soggy. Total perfection. I plan to go back but I can't imagine trying anything else (although other menu items do look very good). read more

Fire By The Monon - Look at that fresh fish inside The Greuben Sandwich - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Food was amazing with the bbq flat bread and great bar service. ambiance was very chill as always and amazing timing for lunch and drinks. read more

Fire By The Monon - Bbq flat bread - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We frequent this restaurant regularly. Nadia was our server today. She was so pleasant and welcoming as are all the wait / service staff . If you love amazing comfort, food, and beverages, fire on the Monon is your place. Their tenderloins and pork nachos are outstanding and are among my favorites. read more

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Great service! Wonderful atmosphere and the drinks are simply the best! I have had quite a few things on the menu, I have never been disappointed. read more

Excellent food & service. Had the fish chips and the bbq service was great Onion rings were outstanding and the real thing from scratch . read more

A laid back place with great service and a lot of beer. It's a hidden gem. It's family friendly and dog friendly with a big patio. The pulled pork nachos were excellent. Southwest Chicken Sandwich was good as well. The spinach dip needed more spinach. And parking is small. Still a great spot to kick it. read more

Tenderloin sandwich and pork chili were delicious. I would refrain getting anything to drink besides beer or wine. They could not make a basic mule to save their lives. I gave up after 2 failed attempts. My friend's lemon drop was awful also, extremely sour and undrinkable. Will definitely return for the tenderloin or fish & chips. read more

Such a great spot in Broadripple! I've never been but heard they are dog friendly on the patio and the staff is super fun! We sat inside bc the majority of outside seating was in direct sun. Different servers checked on us and brought us our flatbreads - which are HUGE and shareable! We did not know that and ordered our own, since I'm a vegetarian queen. I ordered the veggie pizza and my gf grabbed the meat! We had so much fun laughing together and the servers are so fun, engaging and worth the trip! My pizza was so big I took majority of it home and my husband enjoyed it! read more

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Visiting from Texas, and we were thoroughly impressed! The atmosphere was inviting, the food was flavorful with generous portions--definitely bring your appetite. The owner gave great recommendations, and our server Elana provided excellent service. Highly recommend this spot! read more

The apps were good but the cheeseburger tasted like school lunch frozen patties. For the price, head elsewhere unless you want some pretty decent loaded nachos. Service was fine and friendly! All three of us were severely disappointed by our cheeseburgers and all of us had the same opinion. If you don't get the cheeseburger, you might have a different experience! The service was great so there's that :) read more

Great ambiance here when seated on patio. Attentive and friendly service. The fish and chips are one of the best around here with good sauces . I would hope next time they give a bit more cabbage. The badder on the cod is perfect ! On the other hand.. The dessert was way under par here. Lava cake was seemingly just a slightly undercooked mini cake with vanilla ice cream and whip cream drowned with unimaginative Hershey type chivalry strips. read more

Fire By The Monon - Fish n chips - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Not welcomed with a smile. That's ok the server was very friendly and attentive. I had fried green tomatoes. They were greasy and the breading fell off the tomato when cut. My side salad was generous. Companions seemed to enjoy their food. Took home a tenderloin for husband. It was massive. We laughed at the bun size which looked so small compared. He said the tenderloin and sweet potato fries were excellent, even after a 30 minute drive. read more