I really wanted to like this place, being a small black owned business but it failed on many levels. I had been wanting to try this place for awhile since I was hearing that food was good and they have live dj so decided to stop in on the 4th of July before going to watch fireworks. Upon entering the restaurant I was surprised there was only one couple sitting in the back section and the place looked kind of rundown. There was an energetic young lady that greeted us, I think her name was Brittany and let us know that it was her first day and she was there alone because her trainer didnt show up. Although she didn't know much about the restaurant she had a great attitude and did the best she could under the circumstances. They are lucky to have found someone like that. There were other customers that came in after us and ordered drinks at the bar, which Brittany also had to run but she had no real experience on making drinks and had to rely on her phone for directions. I felt bad for her that the owners would not show up to pick up the slack of a brand new employee. Definitely not jaw you run a successful establishment. Luckily they atleast had 2 cooks working in the kitchen or it would've been a total disaster. There was a dj booth setup but no dj at the time we were there. We were told the would have a party later. Seems like a neighborhood spot for the locals as it in a apartment complex so easy access. Now on too the food. The place is famous for their boomerang wings so I order that as a dinner and the wife had the angus burger with fries. First the good, those Boomerang wings were a good size and very flavorful, loved the sauce and that's the end. The rice and vegetable medley it comes with was not flavorful and just kind of plain. The wife's burger was unseasoned and not hot. Fries were just ok as well. The bright spot of the experience was Brittany but I'm thinking her talents would be much more useful at a better establishment. Two days after I got a charge that was diffrent than my receipt amount. I called and spoke with the owner and he looked up my order and saw the mistake and was going to make sure I got my refund via cashapp which I was totally fine with. I gave him 3 weeks and it never happened so I let my bank dispute the charge. All in all I cannot in good faith recommend this place. read more

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Wrong order. Got home and had to bring it back. Called on phone and told them but didn't start my order until I got there. Then I had to wait for it to be made. I should have ordered from that other place near it. read more

We really wanted to like his place. The fish and chips were burnt to a crisp. Sent it back. Didn't order anything to replace it. The burgers were meh. Fries were burnt. Pizza was burnt but I still ate it. Service was meh. We should have known better when the restaurant was completely empty on a Sunday night. Bummer. read more

Ordered online when I seen the pictures of food.. but I'm very disappointed in this meal. For $20 and a $2 tip-- I come to pick up my order just to find out that the host didn't "push it through" so I had to wait an additional +20 minutes on top the the original 20. When I received my food, I was disappointed to see that it was only 2 wings--- with one being way too charred and then the rice and veggies. For 20 dollars.. I think $20 is WAY too much. Food was cool-- but the customer service and accommodations could've been much better. read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Wow! What an incredible little gem! I'm visiting from Maryland, my cousin was visiting from California, and we chose this spot since my cousin saw them on the Food Network. Five stars for service. The owners are both very, very nice and attentive. They made us feel right at home and ensured we had everything we needed. Rarely do I receive service that amazing anywhere - even at the most upscale restaurants. The food was good! I give it. 4 out of 5. The wings had a nice smokiness to them, which I really appreciated. We tried all of the wings except buffalo. They were all good - our least favorite was the jerk wings. The sandwich was also good - I can't remember the name of it, but it was like a chicken Philly. My cousin and I agreed that it was good, but it was missing something - a sauce specifically - so we used the dipping sauces they gave us and those helped! Overall, this is a cute little spot. They have TVs and projectors and also play music (which can be a little loud if you're sitting right in the back by the speaker). But we loved it! Highly recommend. read more

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Ok! Saw this restaurant on the food network show....I knew I was coming to Indy....so immediately put them on my list of spots I had to try..the owner on the show is the same guy at the restaurant. TRULY BIGGER THAN LIFE PERSONA! Real as it gets. My cousins and I stopped by, I'm just gone say no one complained about their plates. That's said!!! As I told the owner, I came for the wings...the boomerang wings...thet were spot on! Fresh, moist, spicy, big, thick, worth every mile to get there..I am saying this spot was worth the drive. Excellent! read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - THE Boomerang wangs!!! Lolol... yea I ordered extra.... :) - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I can't say enough great things about our experience. I'm a huge Great Food Truck Race fan and I loved these guys on the show. I saw they were from my home town, so I knew I had to give them a try when I came to visit. I'm in town this weekend for a funeral, unfortunately, but this was a perfect chance to check them out! My cousin and I headed in and were seated immediately. We asked for some recommendations and made our decisions. What really stood out was the service. The co-owner (Mark, I believe) checked on us repeatedly. He made sure drinks were topped off, that we were enjoying our food, that the music was the right volume, and so much more. He almost bordered on harassment but in a good way LOL! Then the other owner Terry (who was on the show) arrived. They are total opposites lol! He is full of energy, and when his brother told him I was a fan of the show, he yelled "I heard somebody is looking for me!" Then he ran to my table and said "come on man let's take a picture!" He turned up the music and the party got started. I know I haven't gotten to the food yet, but the biggest complaint about many restaurants is the service. The Block is the example of what they all should aspire to be! Now, the food was absolutely delicious. The wings are smoked so it gives them a great flavor beneath the sauce. Some were better than others though, so here's my ratings: Chicken Philly sandwich - 4.5 out of 5 Thai chilly wings - 5 out of 5 Garlic Parmesan wings - 4.5 out of 5 (could have used a touch more garlic) BBQ wings - 4.5 out of 5 (a little too sweet) Jerk wings - 3.5 out of 5 - pretty good but could have used a touch more heat, less sweetness, and actually a little less sauce. They were covered Bread pudding - 4.5 out of 5 - great flavor, loved the texture of the nuts and edges of the bread pudding. It was a lot of the Grand Marnier sauce, which overpowered the middle bites. Once I scraped some off and spread it to the edges it was perfect. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. Great food and amazing service! If you're in town, I highly recommend you check them out! read more

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First time at Block Bistro & Grill, party of three for an early week day dinner . We shared a Biochos (Chicken Nachos) platter and we all had the Shrimp PO' Boy Sandwich. The Biochos were tasty and had plenty of grilled chicken, cheese and garnish. It was served with salsa and sour cream. The PO' Boy had five tasty fried shrimp on a French bread with lettuce, tomato and a remoulade sauce, served with fries Quaint ambience, reasonable prices, located in a historic district. Not a large space but comfortable looking patio. Service and food were good. read more

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We went on a Saturday (8/17) at 6:00pm. We though it would be busy, not at all and I know why. It's located in a prime location. The space is small, could use some TLC but intimate with outside seating. The service, none. It was the bartender who was working both areas and had a hard time keeping up. We ordered and the food was not that good. It all tasted as if it was reheated from the night before and wings burnt. The fried would be good if they were hot. I will wait to retry this restaurant again. It's not worth the price of the food especially when you have so many other places to pick downtown Indy. read more

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The salmon entree was maybe the best salmon I've ever had: moist and well-seasoned. The presentation was impressive. My entire party liked their meals, especially the thin-cut homemade fries. The variety of options for cocktails is great. Food options range from simple lunches to sizable dinners (e.g. club sandwiches to lamb entrees). Interior (rather crowded) seating is available, but I would highly recommend the extensive patio seating on a nice day. You'll have views of Monument Circle, the State Capitol, and more urban scenes. I will say that the interior decor is lacking, but it looks like they're in a renovation phase. If you go on a sporting event day, the interior is usually packed with fans (e.g. Purdue basketball) as they have a projector set up and several TVs. I don't believe they have a customer restroom available. Unlike many of the more upscale restaurants on nearby Illinois St, The Block Bistro has more of a local feel. Service was pretty quick. The owner and chef is so friendly and visited our table. The Block Bistro is involved in the community and will have fliers for local candidate they support for political office. The location of The Block Bistro is excellent: in the heart of downtown very close to the Convention Center and mall. The entrance is on Market St, a wide brick-paved city street with cheap street parking. On busy days, you may need to park in the garage by the Avis rental car to visit The Block Bistro. read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - Salmon - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Love the vibe and the ambience in this restaurant! Not to mention, of course the food is delicious, and the drinks are exquisite. Great place if you want to bring some friends listen to some 90s music and catch up. Will be back for sure! read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - Boomerangs - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Server, who's name I didn't catch, was fantastic. We sat outside, so I didn't get a look at how crowded the entire restaurant but the window by us led me to believe it was pretty empty. We went on a Tuesday for lunch during our workday. We were in and out in about an hour- friends got a chicken sandwich and a burger and fries. I got the pesto flatbread. They raved about their dishes, mine was just okay but I'd come back and try other things on the menu. Prices were decent, I think most entrees were $12-$15? I'll be back, but I'm not sure I'd add this to my "cravings" list of restaurants. read more

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Was gifted tickets to the elf pop-up event. It was a complete disaster. The earlier group was still there at the time we were supposed to be seated. Waited for over two hours for food and finally left after paying our bar bill. Have no idea. What the ticket price was supposed to include. Service was slow. I would not recommend anyone go. read more

A small restaurant with a hard-working owner. It seems as though he's in the process of personally training the staff, so things may be a little rough around the edges at times. However, the food was very much worth our while. Boomerangs with Jerk Sauce - 5/5 Some of the best wings I've had anywhere. Delectable, if a little saucy. The entree version comes with rice and veg, which helped round out the meal. Big Tom's (?) Sandwich - 5/5 The menus have been updated and I neglected to take a picture of the new one. However, our other order was a sandwich with thin cut beef. When I first saw it I expected it to be greasy. Instead, it was savory and refreshing. Perfect balance of meat to lettuce to bread. Definitely will return when we're next in town! read more

Service was one the best, and the wings/food were great, ambience was spectacular. We were a group of 40 and they answered all of our requests. read more

First, I was planning for a group of 20-25. Terry (the owner) was incredibly friendly and helpful. I like to look for the local or mom and pop restaurants when planning this type event. I feel you get a feel for the community and usually get excellent service and food. And the Blick Bistro provided both. This is a smaller place but was perfect for our group. It provided the perfect setting for the business dinner. He was flexible and accommodating. The food was flavorful and had a little twist on the common options. Menu offers salads, burgers, nachos, lamb, great appetizers and everything in between. They have a full bar with reasonable prices. The boomerangs were a huge hit! (Apparently they were part of the show on the Food Network) They have a food truck too, if you are in need of on-site service. I highly recommend this place and working with Terry was so easy. read more

Ordered the Thai chili and jerk chicken wings!!! Absolutely delicious and falling off the bone!!! I'm not sure how this isn't a certified wing spot!!! read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - Thai chili and jerk wings! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I visited this place last night for the first time to check out the devour menu. When we entered the restaurant, there were some gentleman off to the corner who were watching the Bengals v Chiefs game. When one of the gentleman noticed us, he introduced himself as the owner and told us to sit wherever we would like and got a waitress to bring out some menus. We ordered the chicken blochos and Thai chili wings with rice and veggies. The blochos were really good. I was hesitant because the chips were supposed to be spicy but the jalapeños were spicier. Thai chili wings were okay. The sauce was perfect. I'm not a big fan of blackened chicken but they were well cooked. The rice was rice and veggies could've been warmer. The blockarita drink was really good though. My only real complaint was how long the food took. On this specific night, The Block became a sports bar. Based on the owners' comments this was unusual but I throughly enjoyed the shenanigans. It was hilarious. I also really appreciated the owner checking in with us. I don't usually go downtown but I think I will come back to try the actual menu in the future. read more

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Service is very good and friendly. We ask for the boomerang they are good size and the price is ok. Diff sauces but we decide to mixed BBQ and búfalo and it was delicious the comibation the fríes also delicious. read more

My husband and I came here and it was such a good time. We wanted to get away from the kids and enjoy some 1 on 1! We picked the best place that night. It's Black owned and located down town. Super proud about that. We walked in and the owners energy was on 10. Literally LOL. My Husband and I kept laughing about how energetic and loud he was but it felt like family. The owner is doing some great things to make his restaurant different and fun! First Friday of the month they have live music and also movie night as well. I believe the calendar is posted on their website or you can always call. The food taste pretty good! It wasn't anything crazy special about the food but I was happy leaving out that night. My favorite was the chicken wings! Now those are a must have. However my Burger was pretty typical. The only thing I would say is that the employees kind of play with their mask and not keep them on as much. I wish they would do better with wearing mask but you can always request them to out it up. This is a 5 star vibe for me, keep doing a great job! read more

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So I get it...its Covid times and definitely not the best time to open a restaurant...so I commend the owners for opening The Block Bistro. Interior: it is small and pretty basic. Chairs are basic black with padding... something you would find at a church basement dining hall. There is one big tv on the wall and another small flatscreen on the bar..not exactly the type of setup for watching sports with a ton of people. Menu options and food: menu options to me was pretty basic. Burgers, flatbread pizza, salmon on a bed of rice with veggies...nothing amazing that was a must try. Tonight I opted for the Blochos..nachos with steak and all the fixings. The nachos had white cheese jalapenos tomatoes and a good healthy spoonful of sour cream. The steak was there..not plentiful but an ok serving of small cubes of steak. It was lacking in flavor and wow factor..it was pretty basic. Service was kinda slow. One thing I noticed was they didn't have a good rhythm. The female was a hostess and waitress and bartender. The one guy was a waiter and food runner and cleaning tables...and there was one other guy assisting as well. I watched as silverware was missing for diners...drinks took forever. We ordered a sparkling specialty drink and it was brought room temperature... alcohol is not to be served room temperature..it tasted horrible. We were allowed to order another drink but it was also mediocre. The beer on tap was expensive but good. Overall I was underwhelmed. read more

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We really enjoyed our recent visit to Block Bistro. The location (a block from Monument Circle) makes it an ideal place for food before any downtown event. The vibe was upscale without being too stuffy, and the food was great. They're known for their chicken wings so we had to try them of course. Sweet chili sauce was soooo good! read more

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I had the flatbread pizza with chicken added as well as a shrimp po boy; they both were to die for. The shrimp were large and flavorful and the pizza as well! The staff was attentive and interacted with us often making sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. The location is a quaint spot downtown with a laid back feel. Definitely check this place out if hanging out downtown! read more

Came here with a large group for brunch and was not disappointed. Attentive staff, mimosas hit the table upon sitting, and the veggie omelette??? I also heard great things about the chicken and waffles. They even had a couple of my favorites that aren't in stock at most bars, Uncle Nearest and Brown Sugar Bourbon, which was a nice surprise. The only challenge was parking, but it's downtown and they can't control that. read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - Veggie Omelette - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It was my first time here and I can't wait to go back and try more of the food. The service was great and the drinks were good and I loved the food. I had the fried mushrooms, and then the boomerang wing entree. The garlic parm wings were fantastic but we all absolutely love the unique French fries. All the sauces were fantastic. Yum. read more

The Boomarang wings are delicious! Staff was nice and friendly. When I visit Indy again, I'm going back to The Block! read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - Boomerangs and fries! - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We had our son and future daughter in-laws, rehearsal dinner there. The food was absolutely wonderful. We had three meats and three desserts and then the traditional salad veggie roll rice perfect amount of food. The food from old Young loved it. Thank you so much Chef Terry will see you soon. Bye-bye. read more

So, my Mom has been trying to get here for at least 6 months so we finally went for her birthday. When we arrived we were greeted by the owner Mark and it was such a welcome experience. They had a table reserved for us and gave us the absolute best service. Drinks and food came out promptly. My family got the blochos which were devoured quickly, my kids got chicken tenders and the boomerang wings which fell off the bone and they were amazing. I absolutely can't wait to come back and have drinks and food because they host lots of events which is something to look forward too as the summer Approaches. read more

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I had family in town for a family event and wanted to try a local business for lunch for us. We found parking in front and had a nice chat with the young lady that helped us, took our order and provided our to go lunch. While we waited for our order we was able to check out the cool art work in the wall and discovered it was also for sale, on sale. My family remembers this area well and the restaurant is in the area of where the WH Block store was. I recommend checking out the history of WH Block. Food portions are very decent sized and they have a pretty nice menu selection that should appeal to a large customer base visiting for lunch or dinner. We decided to visit again for lunch or dinner and dine in on our next visit. read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - The Block Bistro and Grill entryway - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very small restaurant but amazing atmosphere. Great music and fair pricing. Came for lunch and had the fried shrimp basket and fries. Batter was amazing. Fries were cut thin and crispy just how I like them. Wonderful seasoning! My friend had the fish and chips and agreed with the taste. Waitress was extremely helpful with suggestions. I would definitely recommend. read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - Fried Basket with Shrimp - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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My wife and I arranged to meet our daughter downtown for lunch at the newly opened restaurant. Set at the corner of Market Street and Meridian, the main entrance is found on Market about half a block west of Monument Circle. For long time Indy residents, you may recognize the former Blocks Department store. The restaurant only uses a small portion of the once huge department area. The scale here is much smaller without the opulent decor of the previous tenant. Upon entering, you see the small dining area and bar. Additional seating is outside on the expanded sidewalk area. There was table side service, but the waitress was also the hostess and worked behind the counter too, so there were some times when it was difficult to find any staff in the dining room if we needed assistance. We noted the the music was cranked way too loud for the small dining area though I will compliment the staff for making an adjustment suitable to make our dining conversation possible. Despite the small number of staff working, I will say the food was delivered properly and without much delay. I thought it was seasoned well, but did find that the two dishes ordered with chicken were cooked too long and seemed dry. I was able to try some of my daughter's shrimp skewer and enjoyed IT. Not rubbery, just a pleasant bite. The prices were higher than most of the downtown options) nd the wait could be improved to be competitive so that diners aren't pressured to leave just to make it back to work on time. If you are downtown within walking distance, I recommend that option on nice days. Some street parking was available and some parking garages aren't too far away, but on the day I went the doors to the garages in the building weren't working. So allow plenty of time for traffic and finding a spot. I am glad that a landmark building is finding some continued use. Hopefully this restaurant will fine-tune some of the items I pointed out and will be successful in drawing customers back o this once popular spot. Review #3963. read more

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This place has potential wasn't excited about the outcome. It's a bit small. They can fit almost 30 people inside. My only downfall was there wasn't enough tables they had a few tables then they had a few high top tables with barstools and no back. The bar was full which was a plus. Our waitress was nice. She informed us that there was a few extra items that were on the menu. We ordered drinks first they were good. We ordered food about 40 minutes to get our food and when it came out, it was ok. I got the Cajun salmon rice and asparagus. My favorite part was asparagus. The salmon fillet was small for the price of the entrée. And I put on it some sauce that was a little salty to me. I'd suggest also a place to put your coats. It was difficulty on the bar stools to eat and hold my coat read more

The Block Bistro and Grill catered a small dinner for Butler University's College of Education. They met all needs and preferences of the attendees while doing so within our budget. Terry is AMAZING all around. His customer service, reliability, and communication made me feel at ease since I was responsible for finding a caterer. He even upgraded us to chicken wings instead of baked chicken... and the wings were a hit. People went home with full bellies and even some left overs. read more

The Block Bistro And Grill - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Some friends and I enjoyed a vibrant evening at the Block Bistro. We were able to talk with Chef Terry Anthony and learn about the restaurant. Our server, Marc, was attentive, not pushy. We enjoyed our meal and made it shareable's. Flavors were delicious; I really liked the fried potatoes and the Blochos is my favorite!! The bread pudding was a great finale'. The music was vibing. read more

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Food was mediocre at best and over priced No ambiance, tables were dirty Very loud unable to hear, we tried to accommodate it and more overly loud devices were added. Hard to get service 1 star at best read more

Like most of the past reviews have stated, they really need to hire more competent people to work here. My sister and I walked in on a Saturday night and thought they were closed. There were dirty tables, old linens piled up and dirty dishes all over the place. No one in the front , by the bar, in the dining room. Nada. It would have been unbelievably easy for literally anyone off the street to leave with sooooo many of their things, including their cash drawer and top shelf liquor with how long we stood around. No one around as far as the eye could see. We hollered and even opened and closed the front door with 0 effect. Fast forward of us twindling our thumbs (about 7 minutes later) and a guy walks in from somewhere and seats us. Things continued going down from there. The boomerang wings were gummy and after reminding our server no less than 4 times the sauces we wanted, it was 2 separate ones, he still managed to get them wrong. I will say things were seasoned pretty well. And the water that was never refilled for my sister and I, was wet and cold. I wanted sooooo bad for this place to be the bomb. And I guess it kinda was. Just not in a very good way. I'll cross my fingers that they fix these behind the scenes problems since they seem to be recurring OFTEN after looking at previous reviews. . Best of luck you guys. read more

Great food, people, and service. A hidden gem! Was visiting Indy for a conference and needed somewhere close to downtown hotels. I stumbled across it accidentally after meeting one of the owners, and I'm so glad I did. If you're looking for comfort food that's delicious and priced right, this is your spot! read more

The salmon was the best I've ever had, truly. It was juicy and the I don't know what the sauce was made out of, but holy moly was it delicious. GET THE FRIES. You won't regret it. They're a type of dry like I've never had and I plan on going back and ordering the same thing. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Owner came out to speak with us to offer suggestions for the menu. Great spirit, awesome food. Service was amazing. Definitely a go to one in Indy. read more

My Soror and I had dinner at The Block a few months ago. The food was delicious and we enjoyed Chef Terry's vibrant personality. We ordered the wings, nachos and bread pudding and everything was fantastic. Terry made us feel welcomed and we thoroughly enjoyed the vibe. I have NEVER liked bread pudding, but, Chef Terry guaranteed I would love his and he was right!! It was finger licking good! We had a great time and went there two nights in a row. Fun atmosphere, great music, delicious food and drinks!! Will patronize again in a few weeks when my bestie visits Indy. Can't wait for her to meet Chef Terry and taste the food, especially the bread pudding!! read more