If you're searching for a charming American dining experience in Indianapolis, look no further than Fire by the Monon. Nestled at 6523 Ferguson St, this restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere with a thoughtful menu that's small but executed with care. Customers rave about their exquisite appetizers, especially the pulled pork nachos and spinach artichoke dip, which promise rich flavors and satisfying portions.
Highlighting the best of American fare, the menu features a delightful spin on classic dishes. The Greuben, a unique twist on the traditional Reuben sandwich, has garnered enthusiastic praise for its crunchy fries and delectable taste. Meanwhile, the free range flatbread dazzles with its pizza-like appeal, making it a hit among diners.
Families love the kid-friendly options and generous portions, making it a go-to dining spot after visits to nearby attractions like the children’s museum. With a welcoming staff, speedy service, and appealing outdoor seating, Fire by the Monon is not just a meal; it's a delightful experience worth repeating.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Reviews For Fire by the Monon
The Dining Grandpa
Jun 25,2025
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.
Dave Donahue
Jun 3,2025
Laid back pub/restaurant that has a good breaded pork tenderloin, and pretty decent burgers as well. Note, they close by 8 pm so you have to plan ahead as they aren’t open late. Decent craft beer list and they offer a few house cocktails. During warmer times they have a nice patio.
Jaime Chanter
May 17,2025
A wonderful spot with incredible food and superb service. Our waiter was the best! We called ahead to see if our large party of 8 could be accommodated and the host was hilarious. He asked us (jokingly) to sprint and arrive sweaty in order to get the table. We had four kids in our party and they were thrilled with the crayons and kids’ menu! The portions were huge!! The kids’ menu had fun drinks for the kids and our two little ones split the delicious Mac and cheese. Everything was so so good! It was only 100 for the 8 of us and we brought home a full meal to have later. Definitely a go again. Highly recommend! The area is so cute too. A lot of little shops to walk around and see.
Michelle Karl
May 13,2025
We came Friday night at 7pm and were seated after a less than 5 minute wait. We decided to be not so adventurous and both get the salmon, but we did do a head to head comparison between the two different flavors offered. We both started with the lemon dill and thought it was amazing, and then tried the Chipotle Agave and thought that was amazing too. In the end, we determined that the Chipotle Agave was our favorite variant, but both were worth ordering again. I got mine with roasted red potatoes instead of the rice medley because I don't like beans. The rice medley was mildly sweet (definitely still firmly on the savory side) with an intriguing flavor. I did like it more than the potatoes, but I only had a few bites that didn't have beans. We got the berries and cream bread pudding for dessert because lots of people rave about it. It was good, but not as special as I was hoping. I would not order it again, but we happily consumed it.
Justin Mullis
May 5,2025
The family went to the children’s museum and we stopped here to eat afterwards around 5 pm. They weren’t very busy. The service was great and the food came out fast. I had the Hoosier breaded pork tenderloin and it was very good. It was big enough for two sandwiches easy. My wife had the pulled pork sandwich and she said it was delicious I tried a bite and it was really good. The kids portions were pretty much enough to be adult sized and the kids liked them. Definitely a winner and plan on going back anytime we are in the area.
Devin
Apr 28,2025
Brad was absolutely phenomenal!! Truly the best service I’ve had, well probably ever! My whole family felt taken care of, food was on time & delicious (shout out to the kitchen staff), and even made sure to sing my mother a happy birthday! Exceptional service! Way to go Brad!!
Nova
Mar 31,2025
First and foremost, Emily gave us fantastic service, probably the best customer service experience I've had in several years. She is a gem and I hope management recognizes her for that. The food was delicious!!! I got the bourbon Sriracha burger with onion rings, and my fiance got the mahi mahi sandwich. Both were delicious. The onion rings were actually to die for. So so so good. We were both incredibly happy with our first experience here and will absolutely be back, and when we do come we will be asking for Emily every time.
Cindy Baxter
Mar 13,2025
This was my first visit. I chose the Berry Fresh salad, and it was fabulous! My friends ordered the Hoosier Breaded Pork Tenderloin and the Free Range Flatbread. We had great service and a nice table back in a quiet corner. I'll be back!
Reviews For Fire by the Monon