I celebrated my friend's birthday while finally eating at this restaurant. Up to 4 family-styled sides of candied sweet potatoes, dressing, collard greens, and mac & cheese with complimentary onions, tomato, and hot water cornbread. I choose $21.97 meatloaf which ended up being a pan size and to-go leftovers. With my meal cost, came an unlimited drink so I ordered a Pepsi but wish they have a zero sugar drink or reduce the cost for water in the soul food restaurant. Meatloaf was fine but needs a little more flavor like onion or bread crumbs. The candied sweet potato was the best on the table. I was not expecting an additional person for this gathering and wondered if that would reduce the portions of sides to takeout. Do you know? read more

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It's been quite sometime since we've eaten here. So, when our friend suggested we meet there, we were all in! We arrived at 1pm on a Tuesday - no crowd. There were maybe six tables full of folks. The service was awesome. Our server greeted us upon arrival. She was very attentive but not overly. Our food arrived very quickly. My chicken, greens and macaroni were very good. The plates were a little too small for the portions. The onions and cornbread were a nice added touch. My husband had a veggie plate. He liked everything except the cabbage. He said it was not seasoned very well. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. A couple of negatives - cash only and no handicapped parking or ramps in the parking lot. read more

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Hi!! I ate here Friday the 28th of August. It was awesome!! Service was great and a bunch of food along with sweet tea.. Family atmosphere.. I'll be back!! read more

We went here with my 83 year old Mom Saturday evening and everything was wonderful! I will tell you this place has lots of large parties and I mean large! They had two going at the same time so be prepared this might happen. After 3pm everything is all you can eat. They bring so much we never ask for refills and that's perfect because you can take it home as long as you get no refills. We are from the Deep South so we know good food and this will not disappoint! I am so particular about meatloaf and theirs is delicious. The pot roast fork tender and full of flavor. Fried chicken delicious. You get 4 family sized bowls of sides and we picked mashed potatoes and gravy, cabbage, collard greens, and mac and cheese. While I liked the Mac n cheese I wish that it was more creamy but that didn't stop me from eating it. They are cash only and do have an ATM machine. As I was paying and couldn't possibly eat another bite I saw pecan pie behind the counter. That's my favorite pie! Next time! You won't go anywhere else and get this quality of food that includes a drink and all you can eat for a better price. It was about $20-23 per person. read more

Mississippi Belle - Collard greens - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is the perfect spot for a hearty meal that tastes home cooked! Everyone was super nice and very attentive to our table without being annoying or feeling rushed. The food was amazing and came out super quick! We were able to choose 4 unlimited sides to share. They came in massive bowls, but we got separate plates to put everything on. We got refills on the Mac and cheese and sweet potatoes. I left stuffed because I couldn't help myself and kept eating the amazing sides :). I could eat those sweet potatoes and Mac and cheese with every meal! Pork chops were great and super tender! I'd probably branch out and try a different meat next time. read more

It was way out of the way and my 2nd choice, but I'm so glad we ended up here. It was way better than the last soul food restaurant we went to. Now I feel like I should go back and deduct a star from the other place. My sister and I each ordered Beef Manhattans and we got Sweet Potatoes, Mac n Cheese, and Corn Casserole for sides. Beef Manhattan: This is nostalgia. Tender beef, gravy, and mashed potatoes, all sandwiched between two slices of bread. We loved it Sweet Potatoes: Possibly my favorite, although who could choose? Not too sweet and not cooked to mush. Corn Casserole: I love corn casserole and this one didn't disappoint. It was loaded with corn. Mac n Cheese: It was peppery in the best way. Thick and creamy. Delicious We also each had tall glasses of sweet tea. It was definitely sweet, but not overly. Meals run about $20 each and then you get up to 4 sides that are family style. It's CASH ONLY but there is an ATM outside. Service was great. Our drinks always stayed filled and our waitress was really sweet. The restaurant itself is very humble and unassuming. But it's full of heart. I'd weigh 300 lbs if I lived in Indy. read more

Everything was AMAZING!!! Fried chicken, collard greens, and sweet potatoes all incredible! Waitress was so great and made the experience even better. read more

The food was really Good! The server Evelyn was great. The ambience-not so good! I think it was too bright. It would've been better if the light was a little dim. I didn't get pictures though. read more

When someone asks me where I go for soul food and/or southern comfort food, this is where I take them. This is by far one of my favorite places to go, especially because it seems to still be a "hidden gem" around the city. The food is delicious, it's got that "home cooking" feeling to it. Reminds me a little like the cooking I grew up eating at my grandmother's house. There's plenty of space and tables around for people to come in and sit and enjoy so that's never been an issue for me. Service is great, food may occasionally be a little slower depending on what you order because if you want it cooked well and HOT, it's going to be made to order! All desserts are amazing! You'll want to take some pie or cake home if there's some! read more

Food is consistently delicious. Restaurant allows for larger groups. The family style meals give an opportunity to share the flavors! They only take cash! read more

Mississippi Belle - Family style soul food - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great tasting food, fast and efficient service, cute atmosphere with a nice seating area. It is cash only but they do have an atm. read more

Mississippi Belle - Roast Beef - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is one of my favorite places for fried chicken, and the quality is always consistent. The chicken is flavorful and cooked just right, and I especially love the cornbread, which pairs perfectly with the meal. The sweet potatoes and corn are really tasty and feel like classic comfort sides. The fish bites are another favorite of mine and are always satisfying. Service is very fast, and I appreciate that you can ask for refills, which adds great value. Overall, it's a reliable comfort-food spot that I enjoy and keep coming back to. read more

I ordered the roast pork with macaroni and cheese and green beans. The green beans are overly salty, but the macaroni and cheese and hot water cornbread was good. The pork however, was tender, but it had kind of a creamy or slimy consistency so I was a little suspect of it, but still ate it. As a result, I spent the rest of the afternoon visiting the bathroom frequently. I had several friends tell me that the food wasn't good there, but I wanted to see for myself. Young woman who waited on me, was on her cell phone the entire time she was taking my order. She was almost courteous. Nonetheless, I won't be back. Indianapolis is kind of in a Soulfood Renaissance so there are many other choices. read more

The food was delicious. However we ordered extra fried chicken and 2nd plate had an overcooked chicken breast on it. The ribs were fall off the bone and BBQ sauce was great. We ordered mac and cheese, collard greens, yams, and braised cabbage for side dishes. All sides were good (especially macaroni and cheese). The only thing that disappointed my husband who paid for the meal is that once you order extra meat they will tell you that you can't take home any unfinished food. read more

Mississippi Belle - Ribs, fried chicken, cabbage, mac and cheese, greens, and yams. - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

MISSISSIPPI BELLE is all that and MORE! Last night they catered the & JULIET Juneteenth Celebration and the food was off the charts. Everyone devoured those amazing greens, dressing, sweet potatoes and cornbread. Thank you for giving us a true taste of southern hospitality right here in Indianapolis. AMAZING! read more

Service here is always friendly. This time we came for Sunday specials, around 4pm so after church crowd was dying down. We have never had a bad meal here! Best beef manhattan in the city with amazing delicious roast beef. Top notch. They also have turkey manhattan on Sundays and holy cow was it good. They were out of dressing that late in the day but the mashed potatoes, gravy flavor/consistency, corn bread and sides can't be beat. We need to eat here more often! And don't forget a slice of chess pie read more

This restaurant is cash only. They do have an ATM onsite. It's ideal for large groups since their meals are served family style. The meals are hearty and come with 4 side options and fresh tomatoes, sliced onions and 2 little fried corn bread patties. Since the Saturday special is fried pork chops, I gave them a try and was not disappointed. My other two sides were Mac' n Cheese and collard greens (which I got 'to go.' One pork chop was so filling, I had to get my second pork chop 'to go' as well. (Another entire meal.) Service was quick & efficient. My order was filled correctly (I didn't want the onions.) read more

Mississippi Belle - Fried pork chops with sweet potatoes and green beans. I got my other 2 sides to go. - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best Soul food in Indy by far! The fried chicken is great as well as all the sides (greens, yams, cabbage, cornbread, green beans)!!!

We moved out this way almost 2 years ago and haven't really found any good food until TODAY‼ If you have not been to Mississippi Belle Soul Food Restaurant...... RUN This restaurant is very clean and has some absolutely delicious food. Jesus has great customer service when we walked in the door he was extremely polite. Our hostess Kisha did a very good job and made sure we were satisfied with our food. She made some great recommendations on what we should order since it was our first visit. Everything we ordered was banging and the Sweet Potato Pie & Salted Carmel Cake was the bomb dot com. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some good soul food. It's hard to compare Chicago food with Indianapolis food but Mississippi Belle is a HIT‼ #friedchicken #smotheredchicken #sweetpotatoes #friedcorncasserloe #Greens #cabbage #ribs #mashedpotatoes #sweetpotatopie #saltedcaramelcake read more

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The food here is good. Very good. Down home and hits many of the notes you would expect for 'good' soul food. But not perfect. Not exactly like Grandma's. I ordered the fried chicken white had 2 3 piece servings; collard greens; macaroni and cheese; fried cabbage; baked beans; sweet tea. Ordered a slice of lemon cake. The best parts: Meal includes a drink Meal is all you can eat with 4 sides Also they have southern desserts! Chess pie sweet potato pie The service was great Place was clean and the other diners were quiet and minded their business. The could be better parts: It is cash only Need to offer pepper sauce for the greens and cabbage The food is seasoned but could be seasoned differently. To make the food for everyone it seemed like it is under seasoned. I need some paprika or Mrs Dash or something. But as is better than 90% of the so called soul food I have had all over the country. Sweet tea was sweet but they should have used simple sugar syrup. The baked beans tasted like they relied on a ketchup base and not bbq sauce- I didn't care for it. The Lemon cake was moist but more yellow than lemony. Should be lemony. read more

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Stopped in with my best friend for lunch before going down the street to look at cars. First CASH Only so plan ahead. We walked in and was greeted immediately, ask if take out or eat in. We sat down and was ask about drink as soon as we sat down. Drinks came then ordered food which came out super quick. Pretty sure the food was made ahead, but it doesn't matter because it tasted wonderful. I mean seriously I bet this place is packed during main meal times. This is basically a bunch of tables and chairs. I will gladly come back here again, I am hoping for Friday's because they have catfish nuggets. And I hope to try dessert next time as well. read more

Mississippi Belle - Fried fish, fried cabbage, sweet potatoes, hot water cornbread. - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It's all you can eat. The first time we ate there, they asked if we wanted any refills and we said no and the waitress was surprised. The second and last time we ate there we got a different waitress and asked for refills but she was more than a little unwilling to check on us for a long time,totally ignoring us. The waitress we got the first time came to check on us instead finally. I guess it depends on which waitress you get. Good luck. read more

This week my food and server were amazing. I don't like being rushed when paying for my meal. Doesn't matter if there is a line forming or not, complete the awesome service at the check out window as well. It diminishes the comforting experience and feeling I had while enjoying my meal. Thank you. read more

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Wow I love it! Great food friendly staff! Forgot to take pics the food was so good!! I love that it is family style as you can have a little bit of everything! 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Food and service are outstanding. Staff is the the cherry on top. If I had any complaints, it would be not getting that delicious dressing during the week. read more

This was a fun family-style meal with true southern cooking! The prices are a little higher than I initially expected given the casual environment, but it is all you can eat and includes a soda, tea, or lemonade. The table picks 4 sides together and they are served family style in large dishes with the individual meat choices. Personally, I would have preferred the option to stick with individual plates as we didn't take advantage of the all you can eat benefit. I would say the best part was the meat - the ribs were truly falling off the bone! The sides didn't stand out to me, but we had a decent experience overall. read more

Mississippi Belle - Ribs with Mac and Cheese, Dressing, Potatoes, and Hot Water Corn Bread - Southern Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food is pretty good. The cornbread is especially delicious. No real ambiance but not a big deal if the food and service are good. The thing is, the service has never been great, at times bordering on downright unfriendly. It's gotten to the point that it's uncomfortable. I doubt we'll be back. read more

The food was great fair pricing and very good portion size if you are in the area definitely go check this place out worth your time and money read more

No wait, we sat down right away. Loved the soft music playing in the background. Well lit, cozy vibe. Food was out in less than 15 minutes. The fact that dinner is bottomless should be criminal! We ordered fried chicken, meatloaf, and fried fish. This came with 4 sides: mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, greens, and mac n cheese. Hot water cornbread, sliced tomatoes, and onions came on the side. We ate ourselves silly! Everything was cooked to perfection. So good, just like home. Can't wait to come back. read more

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So there was a fire about five years ago and the restaurant reopen. Before the fire, the food was so delicious. However, it has really changed. I stopped through there on my way to St. Louis and ordered what I thought would be a sure thing baked turkey and dressing, green beans, and candy sweet potatoes. I even ordered an extra side of macaroni and cheese. Well, I didn't really read the menu which is my fault; the turkey was shredded and dry. The dressing was gritty and not good. I was so very disappointed. The greens were OK and the candy sweets were OK. Perhaps, I need to go for the fried chicken, which was always good, but I just really wanted something that was not fried. So I will give it one more shot. read more

Went there on a Sunday evening around 6 PM (closes at 7 PM). The service was good and prompt, food came faster than expected. Food was hot and delicious. Fried chicken was very good, the mac & cheese was fantastic (up there with the best I've ever had)! I really enjoyed the dressing, though I would say it had a little bit too much black pepper for my taste. The sweet potatoes and cornbread were also very good. In case you haven't seen already, they are a cash only Restaurant. They do have an ATM in case if you forget cash. Overall, a very, very good meal served by very kind folks! read more

I have not had salt your food ever. The green beans and collard greens were salty and horrible. The mac & cheese was good and the chicken was mediocre.! The chicken seemed to be heated up and it didn't seem like it was freshly fried. read more

Mississippi bill has been a wonderful restaurants since the 90s and I've always been going since then their food was wonderful and it's always consistent. The service is always good. I recommend this place to anyone who comes to town and wants a good home-cooked meal. The ambience is like a soul food diner with TVs and you can catch the Colts game on Sunday. read more

Have not been yet! Trying to go now looking for there menu. I went and devoured the food it was still absolutely delicious. Would recommend to anybody who would love good soul food was not disappointed. read more

Tonight I FINALLY was in the right place at the right time with a nose that could actually smell and a tongue that could taste again. I guess BOTH wanted to make up for #lost good eats because the idea of soul food for dinner would not leave my mind. I'd heard that Mississippi Belle (near Broad Ripple) was one of Indianapolis's hidden gems, but the exterior of the restaurant does little to draw hungry patrons in. And that's the reason for over 25 years I've just driven right on past, instead of feeding my curiosity. Look what happened this evening when I finally walked through the front door! Sure, I might have wanted to taste ALL THE THINGS and requested something that you won't #find on the menu, but I'm telling you! WHATEVER you get at Mississippi Bell will NOT disappoint! #Getlostindiana read more

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Newly remodeled after a fire in 2019, the Belle is back!! The interior got a nice transformation & the food is just as delicious as ever. Dinner here with loved ones feels like coming home. Don't forget to bring cash, though they do now have an ATM in case you forget. read more

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Stopped in to check out this soul food place as it was recommended by a coworker and it was great! We truly enjoyed the Fried Fish, Ribs( so tender they truly do fall off the bone) and you don't even need any sauce ( I didn't care for the bbq sauce provided), the smothered chicken was great as well and very tender. We enjoyed the corn casserole very delicious and tasty, the greens were great, didn't care for the cabbage of Mac and cheese but the sweet potato was decent. The service was great and quick and we truly enjoyed the young lady that waited on our table. The restaurant was very clean and roomy. Support this business it's definitely worth it! read more

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The food is amazing as it has been my whole life...glad to see they've picked up traction over the years. As always you'll have those who feel their sense of taste and judgement are so impeccable that everything falls short. Don't listen to nitpicky reviews that are based on people who receive a serotonin hit for leaving overly critical reviews! If you want good soul food at decent prices then this is a good spot. Simple as. No need to overcomplicate it. Love the beef manhattan the best, it compares to MCL which is normally my go to for manhattans in Indy! read more

Very good food and excellent service. I had the best waitress I've ever had. The food was awesome and I'll definitely go back

As a soul food restaurant, I was disappointed they don't serve catfish, they serve the nuggets, on Fridays only. I had the rubbed ribs, it was just baked pork. The sides, candied yams, green beans, and macaroni and cheese were delicious. One person in the group I was in ordered meat loaf, said he wouldn't order again. I really don't recommend as real soul food restaurant. read more