Fire by the Monon

6523 Ferguson St, Indianapolis
(317) 252-5920

Recent Reviews

Brian Massey

Tasty burgers, the Greuben is amazing, and delicious tortilla soup. Onion rings are heavy breaded but great. Do dessert - its homemade (and if it’s bread pudding YES!) Big beers & cider list. Brad/Brian? is a pro server.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grouper Ruben, Background Fish Tacos, Pulled Pork Nachos, Fish and Chips, Greuben Grouper Reuben, Chicken Sandwich, Tug of War Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Bacon Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Tacos, Beer-Battered Onion Rings, Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Nachos

Keith Landers

Went there specifically for the pork tenderloin sandwich. Very good - big enough for the wife and I to split which they did for us complimentary.Nice restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Amanda Davis Bowlen

Great selection of draft beers and a full bar. The tortilla soup was fantastic and they had great appetizers. My husband loved his burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jordan H.

Consistently Inconsistent I've given Fire by the Monon multiple chances, hoping for improvement or consistency, but unfortunately, neither has materialized. Last week's visit left my group and me feeling underwhelmed again, with the service lacking attention and warmth, and the meal failing to impress. Additionally, the vegetarian options feel outdated, offering little beyond a basic veggie sandwich, which is disappointing in an era where plant-based cuisine has evolved significantly. I had a burger that was just alight. While the location and potential of this place are undeniable, it's disheartening to see it not living up to expectations.

K G.

I will come here every once in a while with a group of friends, and we always get quick service and the food is fantastic!

Meg B.

Love this place! They are know. For their tenderloin which is amazing. There are so many more gems! Pork nachos with their own smoked pork, greuben sandwich, berry greens salad and their fish tacos are always great choices. Their soups are made from scratch and delicious. They have a wide selection of beers on tap and a box of wines to choose from for 1/2 price. Staff is friendly and very proficient.

Catalina Altomonte

Went here specifically for the pork tenderloin - delish! Was my first pork tenderloin sandwich in the Midwest so tried to go for a traditional one. Wish there was a little seasoning in the breading, but it was really thin and crisp, and the special sauce was also great. Ginormous servings! Loved the taco soup as well but wish it were served hotter.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Erica B.

Great service and great food. I got the chicken and it was cooked perfectly. Our server was nice and attentive. Highly recommend the fries over the onion rings unless you want to eat just the onion breading.

Julie L.

What a great place for lunch with friends on a Friday afternoon! Good salads and sides plus tasty drinks. We sat outside and loved it! The bartender was great.

Katelyn Clark

We took a day trip from Columbus Ohio with the dogs to see some new parks and take a couple hikes…we stumbled upon this place via google and let me tell y’all….its 109% the best food we have had in a long time!The smoked beer burger is 100/100Fish tacos 100/100FlavorfulUniqueSuper happyBelly is fullTry it out!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt Jones

Food was excellent. Server Brian was awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greuben Grouper Reuben, Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Carolyn W.

First visit. No crowd because we were too late for lunch and too early for dinner (or drinks). Excellent server. Amazing food. Inventive burger. A comfortable, converted house vibe. Kid friendly. I am looking forward to returning. And, I would choose this in between time again!

Susan Richardson

Enjoy the whole experience during our dining in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni and Cheese

The Dining Grandpa

Nice place, clean establishment with a rather small menu done right. We arrived around 7:30 pm, no waiting. We were seated almost immediately, nice corner table. When you walk in you will find a small waiting area, with a couple bench’s and a hostess station. On the right is a bar with some tables, they were quite busy. A few separate dining rooms to your left, with another bar in the back room. Nice outdoor seating areas weather permitting. Having never been here before we decided on two appetizers the “pulled pork nachos” great take on this nacho dish (very good) and “spinach and artichoke dip” the dip was delicious and cheesy comes with nachos for dipping. Both were quite good. The wife ordered the “free range” a flat bread dish that looks just like pizza, the wife liked it. I tried the “Greuben” this is a spin on the Reuben sandwich. Absolutely delicious with just a perfect crunchy fry. We liked it here and look forward to returning to try something else. So .. A nice place with fast friendly service, good food in a nice family friendly atmosphere and great prices.Parking: Handicap spots at entrance seems to be adequate parking could be a problem during peak hoursKid-friendliness: No problem high chairs availableWheelchair accessibility: Will need help entering and exiting

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Nachos, Greuben Grouper Reuben, Beer-Battered Onion Rings

David Waldman

Great food and service. The Gruben, smoked meats, salads, Flatbread and burgers are excellent!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greuben Grouper Reuben

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