Illusions Bar & Grill

299 reviews

3661 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268

www.illusionsbarandgrill.com

+13172208972

About

Illusions Bar & Grill is a Bar & grill located at 3661 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268. It has received 299 reviews with an average rating of 3.9 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-12AM
Tuesday11AM-3AM
Wednesday11AM-3AM
Thursday11AM-12AM
Friday11AM-12AM
Saturday11AM-12AM
Sunday11AM-12AM

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  • The address of Illusions Bar & Grill: 3661 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268

  • Illusions Bar & Grill has 3.9 stars from 299 reviews

  • Bar & grill

  • "Booked the club for a birthday party and paid what was asked for, they day of the party the owner Chris told us that we owed another $450 that was never mentioned before"

    "This place is a joke"

    "Food was terrible, seemed like it was just thrown together and on top of that it took forever and a lifetime to come out plus the server wasn’t writing anything down so she kept forgetting things and having to come back to the table and ask what we had which made the food take even longer"

    "First time visiting #Scene75 and I was very excited to be there, that is until I got to #IllusionsRestaurant "

    "Beautiful club! After 12 they charge $20 and sometimes $40 if it's packed"

Reviews

  • Lauren Bass

Booked the club for a birthday party and paid what was asked for, they day of the party the owner Chris told us that we owed another $450 that was never mentioned before. We were basically bullied into paying more money because he knew that we had 40 people showing up there for a party within a hour. Chris also told us that we would have a DJ so I didn't have to get one. Got there and it was a jazz band and they played all night. We did not pay to hear jazz for a birthday party. Put us all to sleep on Saturday night. In total we paid $500 for a party and he gave us 20 wings. Was told that we would have enough to feed 40 to 50 people. He also started charging people who came in for the party to get in!! WE WERE COMPLETELY LIED TO ABOUT EVERYTHING!!!!!! And not once did he come over to the table and apologize about anything. Just because you have the money to open a business does not mean that you have the ability to run it. He is a terrible owner and is very bad for business. NOT ONE OF US WILL EVER BE BACK!!! DO NOT GO YOU WILL BE VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

  • Chréstien Bottoms

This place is a joke. The food is disgusting and undercooked. Everything is overpriced. They charged us $10 to get in and told us that we could only sit at the bar because they had another event going on..... $10 for a grand opening to not be able to sit where we want to sit?? The band’s set that was scheduled to go on at 8 was continually pushed back by the owner to accommodate the birthday party that was taking all of the seating. They didn’t go on until 9:30. They claim to be a jazz bar but threw out the actually good JAZZ band they hired and started playing mainstream radio pop music. Never going back. If you insist on giving this place a shot, don’t get anything with chicken on it. They don’t cook it.

  • Kaiya S.

Food was terrible, seemed like it was just thrown together and on top of that it took forever and a lifetime to come out plus the server wasn’t writing anything down so she kept forgetting things and having to come back to the table and ask what we had which made the food take even longer. The drinks were God awful I ordered a cocktail and it was literally pure liquor so I asked for some pineapple juice to top it off and they kept bringing me this watered down whatever they want to call it but it wasn’t pineapple juice. And then the prices were absolutely ridiculous. I probably will never go here again. I’ll stick to north side bar and grille...should’ve known not to go out west

  • Dasia Johnson

First time visiting #Scene75 and I was very excited to be there, that is until I got to #IllusionsRestaurant . They were not busy at all until so I was unsure as to why my partner and I were ignored for 10-15 minutes after being seated. I watched two servers at the adjacent table take orders & bring drinks & check on the customers, without so much as taking out drink order. Finally a black waitress comes from the back of the house to serve us. Also watched the same thing happen to customers who arrived after us, the only other black customers in the restaurant. #Scene75 was great, but #IllusionsRestaurant will never get my money again.

  • Shawanda Tyson

Beautiful club! After 12 they charge $20 and sometimes $40 if it's packed. These owner is nice I've met him before, but the people at the door and SECURITY are not about the right. I wish I could've given them no stars. The way I was treated and disrespected by Security was highly unacceptable. He called me out of my name so much and tried to humiliate me in front of others standing outside of the club all because I said give me a chance to move and threw me out. Never again. My whole entire party was there and it was not cool at all. It wasn't even no one in there anyways. Don't waste your money

  • WeerdMunkee

Don't be white when you go in, you won't get served. Sat at the bar for 10 minutes and the bartender wouldn't even acknowledge me. Chatted with the other three black girls in front of her. It would have been fine if she'd have just said, "I'll be with you in a just minute", I would've been fine with that. It soon became clear she was never going to acknowledge me. Even the girl right next to me in the group of three kept looking at me as if she wanted to do what the bartender should have done from the get go!! If you're black and you appreciate equality, don't go here.

  • Solitaire

Place nice. Food excellent! But the crew was short in waitresses. Floor manager, short black woman with braids was rude! The only personality that was professional was the owner, male bartender and the one waitress they had! Would come back if they have people working with a professional attitude! This was my first brunch! I don't understand, if you want to work with the public, have a pleasing personality. If I was the owner, I would change my team!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$50–100

  • Jess Thechosen1

Not so good service. Here for a birthday party and the owner noticed several times that we had not been served. Instead of finding a way to fix it she responses that they have two parties. It is the expectation of customers that the number of staffing has nothing to do with service or lack there of! Some one from my table had to walk up and ask for our drinks as it seems as though they were not going to plan to serve them until they brought our food, meanwhile someone walks right up to the bar and gets service.

  • Redd Lovely1

Have mostly been there for private parties or on Thursdays with the hubby. Its a nice lil spot for meeting up with folks and singing karaoke. The food takes time to prepare but it is good. The menu is vast and extends beyond standard bar food with many options. My husband loves the lamb chops and I like the steak with a loaded potato.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Recommended dishes
Grilled Salmon, 12 Oz Steak Dinner

  • HeatherLynne Shockley

This place is a hidden gem I totally enjoyed myself the band was amazing the food was great the bartender was so professional the ambience was chill the vibe was on point and the restrooms were clean my biggest thing and they were so professional Security was held it down by checking everyone in and everything was all good. I most definitely will be going back
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

  • Erma Mckelvey

The menu needs to be shorter too many options . I've never been in a bar and grill with several side salads and soup choices. Also the Entree menu is too heavy with choices. My drink had little to no alcohol and food was cold. Table of 4 food was delivered to one of use and was gone by the time the next person's food came out. I love the Venue and I think they will do well with less menu choices and better grasp on service.

  • toni love

I visit this restaurant and bar every time I am in Indianapolis. The food is AWESOME!!! The customer service is everything you expect from such an awesome environment. I always order their steak dinner but I have indulged in their appetizers which the egg rolls are to die for. There is also an area for the cigar smokers that is well ventilated and spaced out for the covid careful. Great place to go!!

  • Shawn Skinner

This place is terrible. I’ve been sitting here for over an hour and a half and still don’t have food. My entire party has their food, and eaten it. I asked the waitress, all I got was “I’m still waiting on it”. Places like this wonder why people don’t support small businesses. Maybe if you learned basic business skills, you could have some support. Worst service I have ever received of any place.

  • Raychel Fitzpatrick

I’m a regular but somehow always have issues from being charged admission just to order food to food being incorrect or undercooked to food being wrong from door dash to having to wait an hour or more for food to even now not being able to call in and order even when i offered to pay over the phone! I’m fed up atp we spend too much money there during the week and weekend to always have an issue!

  • Alanna Johnson

I order on grub hub this was a mess the noodle were overcooked and the asparagus was hard they cooked the end pieces and served this was my first and last time and if I want store bought already cooked shrimp I could of done this myself I had to added my own seasoning and even still could eat it
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1

  • Renato Santamaria

The staff were amazing and really made my girlfriend and I feel very welcomed. The food was good, but what I really enjoyed most was the atmosphere the staff were able to create.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tenders
Parking space
Plenty of parking

  • J Bland

Enjoyed being in an atmosphere filled with good company excellent food and drinks, can't wait to order Lamb chops and egg rolls
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Crab Cakes, Dinner Menu, Shrimp Egg Rolls
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Juicy jay

Good good but you’re gonna wait 2hours before you get your food! If you not in a rush to eat, this is the spot for you. They bring portions of you food out an not the entire meal at a time. I’m currently still waiting on my lamb chops an I been here literally 2 hours
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$50–100

  • Nicole Alawady

Served uncooked fish and did nothing to fix the issue or please customer. I was treated very poorly and removed from establishment for asking for too much. Ever visit before this was good for my food experiences but my service is always very poor.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

  • Cherie Irons

This is a very quiet and low key bar. Very clean and peaceful. The staff is super friendly. I would only say one thing food orders could be a little faster, BUT the taste is worth the wait. I would suggest calling in if your on lunch or in a hurry. GREAT FOOD!!! GREAT PEOPLE if I could give it 10 stars, I would....

  • char sayles

My Husband was searched thoroughly by a woman security guard!!!!! Now I know they know it was suppose to be a man searching him! They literally grabbed his nuts and he was like wow why you have to do all that. She said cus something can be down there!!! We will never go back there! I hate Indiana more and more.

  • Betty Cantrell

Visited on 3/10/2019 and will never visit again. The Food and service were absolutely horrible. They had 1 very inexperienced server, fountain coke was flat X 3 tries, food was greasy and tasteless. At this point I don't think this place will be open very long. Don't waste your time or money going here.

  • Jimmy Bailey

Drinks were great, the atmosphere was nice, it's just that the music speakers were facing that bar, which made for a hard time to have a conversation. Almost like a club, it was a Saturday night though. We didn't have anything to eat. Overall a nice place
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • April McCanns

First and Last visit!! Paid for "VIP" tix to comedy show, only arrive and told find a seat. We ordered food never to receive it till the show was almost over and then the order was wrong and half cooked. Ask to speak to manager, they never showed nor did server ever come back. Do Better....

  • CT Kid.D

It was an ok place but the drinks were high and the service was no good. And I don't even drink! We as a group had a few issues but it is what it was
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

  • Tasha Fierce

Lord have mercy I just found out about this place yesterday. I got the grilled salmon, loaded baked potato and broccoli. My friend got shrimp and grits. Phenomenal. The bartender made me a whiskey drink and it was one of the best drinks I have ever had. Kudos to the staff!!

  • Crystal Boykins

Slow as hell. I was there for 20 mins before getting a drink. No one even asked if I needed a drink. Had to go ask for a drink. (3) Bartenders are slow even when not busy. Don’t wait ur time. Never going back.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20

  • Finn Osburn

Management seemed very rude and unprofessional. Ridiculous $10 cover charge. Even though it's called a jazz bar current top 40 radio hits is all they play. Unexceptional would be a generous way to describe this abysmal dive. I'm never going back.

  • Cassandra Bluitt

I am a Comedian starting to step out into my comedy career did a open mic night on Monday night and loved it food is very good !! ppl was really nice all the performance was great I will perform again at this bar and grill alot of fun

  • Brittani Stewart

Very average experience. I went for the comedy brunch, comedians not even remotely funny though.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Whittney Sorrell

Clean enviorment! And bathrooms great food, service is awesome ! Djs will have you on dance floor ! Such a great time ! 25 and up crowd , no foolishness , great day party :) will be back , bottomless mimosas on point!

  • Lezlie Holmes

This place has awesome service & a nice atmosphere. I was there for free line dance class on Sundays and the food was outstanding. Kudos to the cook & I think owner Chris, he was running the place, a very nice man.

  • Bae Made It 313

We were in town for the weekend and attempted to go for Sunday Brunch. We found the place on their eventbrite promotion. Only to get there just after 12 and it was closed. We ended up at First Watch.

  • Kristin Burnett

Check out Thursday karoke or Friday and Saturday night vibes. They start charging at 10pm
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes

  • Sunshine 69

This club is not worth 20 to get in everything is over priced the drinks and the food had chicken and I threw up right after I ate some. Not my cup of tea. Memories is way better and worth it.

  • Patricia Its Me

Great atmosphere, Dj keept it going, service was good, and the food OMG was amazing. They had a company called Ya Sigra there where you can buy cigar and smoke outside very nice set up.

  • Edgar Collins

Very surprised and impressed at the same time. Wonderfully cozy, yet intimate atmosphere. Great for any occasion. Impressive menu and chief will prepare something special upon request.

  • Tameca Evans

Temica Key Project put on a great show there. Nice venue but the service was not great and the food was just ok. Drinks were sour. I'll give it one more shot because of the live music.

  • Kiera Summers

This place has horrible customer service bartenders are completely rude . And staff ❌, owners should start fresh with new hires new approach . They let under age kids In , needs work .

  • Marc Williams Jr. (WILLTOOREAL)

I'm going back this weekend going to try to make it a regular affair. Love the music Love love the food the crowd is just in the right age group of my liking. Can't wait to go back!!!

  • Jonathan Snell (ForWhyWhatSayYouSir)

I met a colleague there, didn't realize it had changed hands. Def not a pub anymore. Even if you're the only people in the bar they won't let you sit in the chairs reserved for "VIP".

  • Reginald Edwards

My son was in town from AZ we had the shrimp and grits he said it was the best in his life I must it's the food for me
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • george bolds

Good music small crowd, private settings for bar out or date food was decent (order something popular for freshness). Only ordered out but vibe was good will go back.

  • Asionna Harrington

It was pretty chilled, and good food. Only thing I didn't like was how it was 10:2 females to males but I don't know if it's their fault for that just an observation

  • Sis

Nice place to stop by late-night.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Miriam Gallardo

Hands down good was fantastic the steak was soft juicy the macaroni and cheese was delicious the service was excellent
Service
Dine in

  • Jamicha Foster-price

Great food, music, and friendly staff. Just wish there was more seating.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50

  • James Bagley

Nice place to have a drink and it dose me good to talk with the owner chris have a nice place I will come again with my family and friends again.

  • robert ray

The Best Time great food prices right entertainment had a great time you have to check this place out if you haven't been …

  • Rebecca Y Taylor

Service was excellent. Drinks very good. Food was good.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Features
Dine in: Yes

  • J. Morris

The decorations at this place was very nice very clean even the rest rooms were very clear the service is not so good the food was OK.

  • Tamara Carruthers

Was not worth the money they charged to get in the door...The servers are rude and it seem the manager has no control over the staff.

  • Ruth Shandale Todd

Cypher nights hosted by Veli. Try the wings the sauce is worth it. Victoria is an awesome server and bartender. Locally owned.

  • 2B Exact

This place is for the kids. Security guard standing by the windows, needs to bring it down not even some, a lot! {Over reacts}

  • Lori Walker

The place is laid back ,relaxing but dancing and conversation for the grown ups,come check it out and support,you will enjoy

  • Samantha Northington

This place was trash. Old people music playin ready to put somebody to sleep on friday night though... Never will be back

  • Nana Jackson

Nice and lade back good music and good food
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30

  • Blake Dolson

Nice decor, but it was empty. I was the only patron and the music was way too loud for a bar with no customers. Sad.

  • Raziya Lockhart

They can lose the $10 cover charge esp when it's empty but then when it gets packd do a cover charge …

  • Divasharmy Poole

Laid back mature atmosphere. I love the staff and energy of this place. Hidden gem for the grown and sexy crowd.

  • Melissa Vortice

Wonderful Grown and Sexy establishment. Stop hiding it's time to announce this gem to the seriously sexy crowd.

  • Tunisia Morse

Very nice place, great for birthdays, matinee, baby shower, wedding, need to get the word out about this place

  • Aston Lee

Lamb chops were 35 bucks and they were the size of a mcnugget instant mashed potatoes as well lol …

  • Shambelz

This place is great. Love how black it is ✊
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Stacey Allen (Cece)

Food was gross n only had one waitress. For an event they had, they should have had more servers.

  • Creative Sulaiman (Love and light)

It's lit Fridays especially see y'all there
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Lenay L

Purse was stolen and they did NOTHING to try and help, don’t even think they watched the cameras!

  • Scott Minier

'Punkin' was a friendly, fast bartender. Will we be back? You betcha! (Try the food. #DamnGood)

  • Dmitria Isbell

Had a great time!! Wonderful food and good people!!!! Will definitely be returning ☺ …

  • Danette H'Bey

A gr8 place to watch colts games & hangout with friends. I really enjoyed soulfood Sunday.

  • Tyrelle Collins

Cool spot. Service could be better.
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

  • Quintin A

The bartender Punkin was very sweet! You get your money worth! The food is good as well!

  • Lisa Flowers

The food was absolutely good will be ordering AGAIN
Service
Delivery

  • Cecil Holly

Wonderful place to socialize & have a drink !!! Great Drink Prices Outstanding Food !!!

  • onesha gardner

Very cute and comfy on inside, had a great bar tender. It's a nice space for parties!

  • Prime Example

Great place it's laid back really nice in the inside good drinks and good food …

  • Jessica Bank

Drinks were great, great location , bartender was wonderful, but the food was okay.

  • P Dubbs

Great food, shrimp and grits
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Jenny Hightower

Our waitress was very helpful. And the dj was on point. We enjoyed our evening!

  • Tasha Staples

Had a blast!! Karma made sure everything was legit and smooth!! Thank you …

  • Paul F. Wilson

Cigar area Cheese Grits
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Alexzander Lewis

Music was great, welcoming vibe and laid-back atmosphere. Great brunch menu.

  • Black Cherry Kiss

Nice size, crowd was young and rowdy, drinks were pricey and watered down

  • Dwana Jackson

Old spot new owners, good food and great customer service via Uncle Pete!

  • Ty Gaddie

My friend threw a fashion at location very clean roomy and awesome owners

  • Kendall Gibson

Throwback Thursday DJ mj greatest DJ with DJ Ken Ken ghost DJ greatest DJ

  • Peyton Victoria

Well made drinks. Food looked good but I didn't have a chance to order.

  • Ira Duncan

Great place to have a drink, enjoy good music are bartender was awesome

  • Jeff Piper

Good food, fun times and friendly folks. Wednesday karaoke is very fun.

  • Robin Thompson

Excellent drinks great atmosphere …
Price per person
$20–30

  • Wallace Howard

Everyone is treated like family and a good time is share by everyone.

  • Eleanor Harvey

It's a nice laid back place to listen to music and enjoy your self

  • Doc 216

Service was great only there until crowd came in, nice atmosphere

  • Tamicka DeBerry

Fun atmosphere! Great drinks and they offer VIP bottle service!!

  • Betania O'Brien

It's a nice lounge but the bartenders take FOREVER to get drinks

  • Shelanne Anderson

Customer Experience is not Acceptable,. My Opinion My Experience

  • Tony Wagerman

Super slow service. Food was so salty I couldn't even finish it.

  • Gabriela Pelaez

Great vibe and lowkey
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Janal Kinsey

Beautiful, elegant place. Great food n relaxing environment

  • Tracy Morris

Nice place. The food's pretty good. Service was just okay.

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