Root & Bone – American
Root & Bone captures the soulful essence of the South, welcoming guests into a warm, rustic space where the aroma of honey-drizzled angel biscuits and golden cheddar cornbread lingers in the air. The kitchen masterfully reimagines rural comfort through a sophisticated lens, pairing nostalgic favorites like drunken deviled eggs with unexpected luxuries like crispy potato barrels topped with caviar for a meal that feels both deeply familiar and brilliantly inventive.
4601, North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46205 +13176028672 https://www.rootnboneindy.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Root & Bone
Dairy-Free at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Tartare, Drunken Deviled Eggs and Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Two Eggs and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Tartare, Baked Brie and Breakfast Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Tartare, Shrimp & Grits and R&B Chicken Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Asparagus, Sausage and Bacon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Asparagus, R&B Fries and Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Root & Bone
Root & Bone in Indianapolis has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Tartare, Breakfast Potatoes and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Root & Bone
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Drawl | 63 g | 49.4 g |
| Brunch Burger | 130.7 g | 39.6 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Two Eggs | 16.8 g | 32.6 g |
| R&B Chicken Sandwich | 33.5 g | 31.6 g |
| Tomato Toast | 72.4 g | 31.1 g |
| Farmer’s Salad | 88.1 g | 29.5 g |
| Baked Brie | 143.1 g | 27.2 g |
| Cheddar Cornbread | 86.7 g | 21.3 g |
| Chicken & Waffles | 40.3 g | 21 g |
| Heirloom Carrots | 0 g | 20.9 g |
| R&B Chicken Biscuits | 51.1 g | 19.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Cheddar Cornbread - $9: poblano cream cheese, agave, lime & coriander Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma Daisy’s Angel Biscuits - $8: whipped butter, strawberry jam & sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Drunken Deviled Eggs - $9: pickled beets & root chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Baked Brie - $16: honey, almond, thyme, caramelized onion jam & buttery puffed pastry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- R&B Chicken Biscuits - $16: two biscuits, signature fried chicken, tabasco pepper jelly & pickles Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- B.L.T. Starter - $14: fried green tomato, pimento cheese, pork belly & tomato jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Tartare - $14: ground fresh local roots, house-made chips, black garlic aioli, capers & horseradish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Trout Dip - $14: local smoked trout, capers, pickles & lavash Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Barrels & Caviar - $14: bacon & chive filled taters, smoked trout roe & creme fraiche Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Farmer’s Salad - $14: garden vegetables, candied pecans, croutons & lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad - $16: champagne vinaigrette, macerated strawberries goat cheese croquette, toasted cashew & spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- R&B Wedge Salad - $16: baby romaine, tomato confit, sweet corn, blue cheese, bacon, ranch & dill Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Biscuits & Gravy - $16: two buttermilk biscuits, black pepper sausage gravy & sunny-side up egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Stuffed French Toast - $16: thick texas toast, butterscotch pudding, bacon & salted maple Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $17: poached eggs, house-cured pork belly, freshly baked biscuits & tabasco-hollandaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tomato Toast - $16: heirloom tomato, burrata, asparagus, fresh herbs, hot honey, lemon zest on toasted avocado multigrain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: brunch, lunch
- American Roots Breakfast - $18: soft scrambled eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes & a biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brunch Burger - $19: blend of chuck, brisket & short rib, veal demi-glace, swiss cheese, onion jam, arugula & a sunny egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- R&B Chicken Sandwich - $16: grilled or fried chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & black pepper aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Proper B.L.T. Club - $17: thick cut bacon, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato, chicharrone mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- R&B Famous Fried Chicken - Half - $21: sweet tea brined bird, lemon dust & spicy honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- R&B Famous Fried Chicken - Whole - $36: sweet tea brined bird, lemon dust & spicy honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Spare Ribs - Half - $21: brûléed ribs, pickled chilies, tangy bbq sauce & smokin' rosemary Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Spare Ribs - Whole - $36: brûléed ribs, pickled chilies, tangy bbq sauce & smokin' rosemary Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $21: three pieces of r&b’s award winning sweet tea brined bird, lemon dust, spicy honey, buckwheat waffles & bourbon maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $21: royal red shrimp, stone-ground grits, tomato confit, sweet corn, bacon, andouille sausage, rich beer jus & a sunny-side up egg Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Meatloaf - $27: creamy whipped potatoes, asparagus, veal demi-glace & heirloom tomato jam Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Indiana Schnitzel & Spaetzle - $25: crispy pork tenderloin, brown butter spaetzle, purple cabbage, caramelized onion & mustard cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ricotta Ravioli - $25: summer corn broth, morel mushrooms, asparagus tips & truffled sea salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 14oz Chargrilled Ribeye - $48: creamed spinach, potato & leek au gratin & rich blue cheese sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cedar Plank Salmon - $27: thyme & lemon rice casserole, heirloom carrots & spiced honey glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brick Chicken - $27: seared airline breast, creamy pistachio couscous, apricot mustarda Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bacon - $7: five slices of applewood smoked bacon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Two Eggs - $8: two eggs cooked any way you like Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Side Salad - $8: mixed greens, garden vegetables & lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- R&B Fries - $7: chunky remoulade, buttermilk ranch & fresh herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Potatoes - $7: fried crispy, onion & bell pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage - $7: three links of pork breakfast sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffles - $8: giant buckwheat waffle, whipped butter & bourbon maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grits - $7: creamy stone-ground grits, pimento cheese crust & grilled sweet corn Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $9: gooey cheese & biscuit herb crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Asparagus - $8: lemon butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heirloom Carrots - $7: pomegranate glaze, toasted almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whipped Potatoes - $7: creamy whipped potatoes & chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Banana Pudding Crème Brûlèe - $10: fresh & caramelized bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $10: key lime custard, vanilla cream, graham & coconut crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Peach Pie à la Mode - $8: vanilla bean ice cream & champagne peaches Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Pecan Cobbler - $8: dark chocolate, pecan filling & vanilla cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- R&B Old Fashioned - $14: bacon infused elijah craig reserve, maple syrup & angostura bitters
- Southern Drawl - $13: bombay gin, cucumber, mint, lime, cane syrup & ginger ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Kiwi-tini - $13: prairie organic gin, fresh kiwi, orange, lime & prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Little Red Rooster - $13: tito’s vodka, pomegranate juice, rosemary, cardamom bitters, lemon & cane syrup Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Thyme Out - $14: pineapple & thyme infused evan williams bourbon, domaine de canton, lemon & cane syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cool as a Cucumber - $13: prairie organic vodka, fresh cantaloupe & cucumber juice, lemon & cane syrup
- Daisy May - $13: chamomile infused lunazul blanco tequila, st germaine, agave nectar & lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Peach Smash - $13: four roses bourbon, rothman & winter peach, rosemary, lemon & honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Root & Bone
- Is Root & Bone dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Root & Bone has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet Tartare, Drunken Deviled Eggs and Breakfast Potatoes.
- What can I eat at Root & Bone on a dairy-free diet?
- Beet Tartare, Drunken Deviled Eggs and Breakfast Potatoes carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Root & Bone have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beet Tartare and Breakfast Potatoes.
- Is Root & Bone gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Root & Bone?
- Southern Drawl, at roughly 49.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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