25 Best American Restaurants in Bloomington

“I was in town for Cicada research and after a long first day, Rosie's was suggested by multiple people. I had the Special and (it was steak skewers thar night) everything was prepared beautifully. The staff are amazing. By request, I returned the favor and fed them. Fried Cicadas. kitchen staff, wait staff and bartenders. all of them are skilled and have great personalities. I will go out of my way to return. Thank you on behalf of myself and the "Name That Bug!" community.“

“Stopped by on July 4th. While many places were closed, this family owned, off the beaten path restaurant surprised us. Friendly staff who were very attentive. Great food- sloppy joe and onion rings, Smash burger and potato oles, came out hot and tasty. Will be back when we are in the area.“

“Excellent food every time!“

“My husband and I went to Baxter’s to celebrate our anniversary recently. We really need to go there more often!!! Our entrees were excellently prepared, and we had a lovely bottle of wine as well. Our server, Destiny, was outstanding, and that would be an understatement! She was personable, professional, and there when needed, not hovering… when we go back, I definitely will request her! Also! We thought the price of our dinner and wine was very reasonable!“

“I have been 2x now and both experiences I left happy! Great food. Great prices. Great staff. Only suggestion is to have bottled water availble for purchaseuntil the water doesn't taste like mud in Bloomington.“

“Tim runs a phenomenal restaurant, featuring the best prices in town and offering samples of Major Melonz 🍉 Tiger Dolls on the Hot Bar.“

“LOVE ANJU ABOVE!! Drinks were on point and sushi was amazing!Cant wait to go back!“

“Had the burnt ends & pulled pork sandwiches, which my granddaughter really loved & she’s very picky“

“Very nice neighborhood pub. Service was very good and so was the food. Great job.“

“Our experience was great from the moment we walked in. Excellent service, food & atmosphere! The lobster topped mashed potatos were amazing. Coconut shrimp was perfectly cooked. Dragon shrimp was delicious. Our waitress was friendly, attentive & prompt. Management was great as well. We will definitely be back! It was well worth our drive (1 hour)!!“

“great breakfast but the waitress sucked and kept going into the bathroom to ues her vape“

“My wife and I brought our 8 month old son, but forgot toys for him. Culvers to the rescue! One of the employees, a tall young man with short hair (unfortunately did not get his name) gifted him a Culver's themed rubber duck! He loves it and we love the time we had here“

“We love Bakery & Pickle! Our food is always outstanding, good service, and quality cocktails. We love their bartender Cullen. He makes the best drinks in town and will even create something unique based on our tastes. We had so much fun at the bar last night that we skipped our dinner reservations in the dining room and enjoyed our anniversary dinner at the bar. This place is always a good time with great staff, food, and atmosphere. Cullen keeps us coming back for his excellent cocktails!“

“Super fun location, great food and so many options. We liked the omelette, pancakes, and hobo bowl. Service is excellent and the restaurant is very clean. Can't wait to visit again soon. Everyone said the burgers and onion rings are great so we'll go back for lunch next time!“

“Looking to replace Denny's for early morning breakfast. Another story, another time.
6 am opening, perfect. Had steak and eggs. Exactly what I ordered. Waitress checked on me more than once after food was served. Music was 80's but not too loud to have conversation. All in all, I will be back.“

“food was great and so was the service.“

“This cozy place is a packed house on a Friday night, but worth the effort to find a seat. The atmosphere is lively, the service is friendly and attentive. The food is incredible, delicious doesn’t adequately describe the flavor profiles and the quality.“

“What a perfect little place with a great atmosphere!! The goat cheese balls and the potstickers are absolutely amazing! I had a season salad which was wonderful and the strawberry ganache cake is my new all-time favorite dessert!!!! Friendly, fast service!!! Love the menu selections and the drink selection is almost impossible to choose from!! So Many Great choices!!! Give Reality Bites a try! You won't be disappointed!!!“

“Hyvee in Bloomington catered my wedding. They made the proccess so simple and the food was amazing. Guests were talking about it all night. Their staffed stayed and ensured the buffet was stocked and cleaned up and wrapped up all the leftovers when dinner was done. If you are wanting a delisious budget friendly food option for your event check them out!“

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“Love going to Dennys in Bloomigton Illinois. Always fast and friendly service. Patty is our favorite but the rest are good too. They are a team and work together“

“Slightly pricier than a fast food place, but you get twice as much. The parmasaun truffle fries with garlic aoli were delicious and the regular size was twice the size of others. Well done!“

“Ate there yesterday, food was excellent, had fish and chips, fish was the best I have had in a while. Atmosphere was great also. I was impressed. will eat there again.“

“Food is not too bad, the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy that Food is not too bad, but the service for picking up needs more to be desired, and needs work. The guy who served me was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me! He was rude, and he put the bag on the table instead of handing it to me!“

“Had a great evening at Gill Street celebrating the holiday season with work friends. Special thanks to our axe throwing specialist who provided his expertise and friendly guidance for everyone in our party. Greatly appreciated how you took great care of us and helped us newbies have a safe and fun time! Thank you! 😀“