I planned a work happy hour for Shake It Up and it was such a great experience!! The owner and co-owner were both so incredibly friendly! The drinks were great and very creative! The food was also so delicious!! The event was seriously such an awesome experience and the service was fantastic! Thank you to them for such a great time!
Angela Hampton
Such a fun experience! We were looking for something local and so glad we found Shake it Up! The duck wontons were delicious, cocktails were excellent, service was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin
Great prices tasty food clean polite workersVegetarian options: Great meatless options
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ronin Burger
Amber Y.
Food was amazing! The garlic curds are fantastic. The burgers were also delicious with the homemade chips. The owner is very sweet and friendly. Very fast service. Would absolutely go back.
Mindy Walden
Great atmosphere! The bruschetta was delicious & our burgers were amazing! Mckayla was an excellent bartender!
Ed McBride
Very pleasant find. Heard about it but first time trying it & we are glad we did. Food was delicious & so fresh. My wife loved the cocktails. They also having a decent selection of beer on tap. Having Kyle Yap perform was icing on the cake. We will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Gregory Shelton
This was my first time being here. The service was fast. The place is very clean and spread out.Plenty of tables or bar seats to choose from. The drinks are amazing. Many different classic cocktails to choose from.Highly recommend if you need a smooth cocktail lounge to go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dana Rick
From the bloody mary to the lasagna soup (must have) to our entree, everything was spot on. Great staff,clean bathrooms, amazing food and fresh ideas on menu. And can I just say: kale chips?! Stop in. You won't be disappointed. Met the owner, what a Rockstar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kyle rennels
Patrick and his staff have carved out a wonderful niche bar/grille on historic Front Street! We recently moved to the area and soooo appreciate the vibe, atmosphere and fare! Having lived in the Chicago area for years, Patrick made us feel at home and welcomed! The Chef is top notch and his selections are above and beyond. Can't say enough good things about this local, home-town, upscale (without the attitude) feel of this great bar. Local musicians and talent raise the bar weekly! Best bar in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Gray
Ronin burger and the homestyle chips were amazing!
New bar/restaurant with a great atmosphere along Front Street in historic Downtown Bloomington. The food is the hidden gem here. Lunch Hour is my favorite time with a laid back atmosphere with too notch music and lunch specials. The old fashions are great during happy hour!!!
My wife and I had a great time at Shake It Up last night. The place had a nice friendly neighborhood vibe, and we felt comfortable sitting at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, providing guidance on our cocktail and food selections. They had a fun drink menu, and a great selection of bourbons. The food menu had enough interesting options without being overwhelming. Pricing was reasonable and the service was great. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Park
Good vibes without the bad attitude. Unfortunately this place has so much (warranted) hype around their drinks, but I think their food menu is seriously under appreciated. This is hidden gem for the area — surrounded by farm to table elevated restaurants, this spot will match quality and save you money. On a cold day their adult grilled three cheese and house made tomato soup will make you ask, “why did my mother feed me Campbells, does she even love me?”Their tap selection of is elitist but they have your favorite lager on the cheap. What else can I say?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack K.
My wife and I had a great time at Shake It Up last night. The place had a nice friendly neighborhood vibe, and we felt comfortable sitting at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, providing guidance on our cocktail and food selections. They had a fun drink menu, and a great selection of bourbons. The food menu had enough interesting options without being overwhelming. Pricing was reasonable and the service was great. We will be back.
Kathleen Gerhold
Great place for lunch, dinner, or just drinks. The place has a great vibe and the service is fantastic. The cocktails are fun and parking is easy.
I planned a work happy hour for Shake It Up and it was such a great experience!! The owner and co-owner were both so incredibly friendly! The drinks were great and very creative! The food was also so delicious!! The event was seriously such an awesome experience and the service was fantastic! Thank you to them for such a great time!
Such a fun experience! We were looking for something local and so glad we found Shake it Up! The duck wontons were delicious, cocktails were excellent, service was the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great prices tasty food clean polite workersVegetarian options: Great meatless options
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ronin Burger
Food was amazing! The garlic curds are fantastic. The burgers were also delicious with the homemade chips. The owner is very sweet and friendly. Very fast service. Would absolutely go back.
Great atmosphere! The bruschetta was delicious & our burgers were amazing! Mckayla was an excellent bartender!
Very pleasant find. Heard about it but first time trying it & we are glad we did. Food was delicious & so fresh. My wife loved the cocktails. They also having a decent selection of beer on tap. Having Kyle Yap perform was icing on the cake. We will be back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
This was my first time being here. The service was fast. The place is very clean and spread out.Plenty of tables or bar seats to choose from. The drinks are amazing. Many different classic cocktails to choose from.Highly recommend if you need a smooth cocktail lounge to go to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the bloody mary to the lasagna soup (must have) to our entree, everything was spot on. Great staff,clean bathrooms, amazing food and fresh ideas on menu. And can I just say: kale chips?! Stop in. You won't be disappointed. Met the owner, what a Rockstar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick and his staff have carved out a wonderful niche bar/grille on historic Front Street! We recently moved to the area and soooo appreciate the vibe, atmosphere and fare! Having lived in the Chicago area for years, Patrick made us feel at home and welcomed! The Chef is top notch and his selections are above and beyond. Can't say enough good things about this local, home-town, upscale (without the attitude) feel of this great bar. Local musicians and talent raise the bar weekly! Best bar in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronin burger and the homestyle chips were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ronin Burger, Bruschetta, Housemade Chips
Restaurantji Recommends
New bar/restaurant with a great atmosphere along Front Street in historic Downtown Bloomington. The food is the hidden gem here. Lunch Hour is my favorite time with a laid back atmosphere with too notch music and lunch specials. The old fashions are great during happy hour!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Recruit, Charcuterie Board
My wife and I had a great time at Shake It Up last night. The place had a nice friendly neighborhood vibe, and we felt comfortable sitting at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, providing guidance on our cocktail and food selections. They had a fun drink menu, and a great selection of bourbons. The food menu had enough interesting options without being overwhelming. Pricing was reasonable and the service was great. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good vibes without the bad attitude. Unfortunately this place has so much (warranted) hype around their drinks, but I think their food menu is seriously under appreciated. This is hidden gem for the area — surrounded by farm to table elevated restaurants, this spot will match quality and save you money. On a cold day their adult grilled three cheese and house made tomato soup will make you ask, “why did my mother feed me Campbells, does she even love me?”Their tap selection of is elitist but they have your favorite lager on the cheap. What else can I say?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I had a great time at Shake It Up last night. The place had a nice friendly neighborhood vibe, and we felt comfortable sitting at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, providing guidance on our cocktail and food selections. They had a fun drink menu, and a great selection of bourbons. The food menu had enough interesting options without being overwhelming. Pricing was reasonable and the service was great. We will be back.
Great place for lunch, dinner, or just drinks. The place has a great vibe and the service is fantastic. The cocktails are fun and parking is easy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Bruschetta