Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery

Name: Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
Address: 105 W Front St, Bloomington, Illinois, 61701, US
Telephone: (309) 590-6808
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

$$ • Bars, Cocktail Bar

Hours:
105 W Front St, Bloomington
(309) 590-6808

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About Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery

Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery in Bloomington offers a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a great spot for various occasions. The establishment is known for its top-quality food, including delicious duck wontons, and creative, well-crafted cocktails. The staff and owners treat customers warmly, ensuring a memorable experience, making them want to return.

Pat and Steve, the owners, have created a chic space with a beautifully restored mahogany bar front and center on the main floor and a nice, cozy room and small performance space upstairs. They offer an expanding selection of light-to-medium food choices including both the familiar (burgers, wings and sammies) and the unique (a flight of bruschetta or perhaps garlic soup?). The craft beer selection (8-12 diverse choices) is also a highlight, as is the inventive cocktail list. The vegetarian options are several great choices, including salads, sandwiches, and brunch.

The food is amazing, with highlights including carmella, the new satriale bruschetta, and the perfect balance of light and filling brunch options. The place has mocktails on the menu, which are lovely. The service is generally good, but can be slower during busy times, such as when there is a party upstairs. Despite this, the overall experience, including the food, drinks, and service, makes it worth the wait.