Restaurants near Downs

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“This is great pizza. I’m not a thin crust fan but this pizza is the best thin crust pizza I’ve had. Definitely better than the chain restaurant pizza, look forward to eating this pizza when in town visiting!”

“Excellent food & service!!”

“Have dined here several times with the wife. Unique offerings on the menu and attentive servers. The bowls are good and the various chicken dishes were also good. Looking forward to trying some of the other offerings. Ample portions for the reasonable prices.”

“Absolutely love the chico here! Highest suggest! Owner is absolutely awesome to work with!”

“The pizza here is great. Unique, thick, but also crunchy with lots of specialty pizzas. The tequila selection is off the chain. Whoever is in charge of the tequila knows about traditional quality tequila without additives. Go here and have a great time!!”

“Great for a quick bite to eat and smoothies!”

“Just went there with my husband for the first time. Service was excellent and the food was exceptionally good. We shared a pizza and I had a simple salad. Pizza was flavorful and just right for the two of us. Salad was greens, tomatoes and kalamata olives in a divine dressing. Yum! Highly recommend and can’t wait to return. Is tomorrow too soon? lol”

“Today was my first time eating at Lucca Grill. We went during lunch and I ordered their grilled chicken sandwich dipped in parmesan sauce and homemade chips. It was delicious! Our waitress was fantastic! She greeted us as we walked in and gave us great service! We are definitely going back and will have to try the pizza.”

“Had a great Father’s Day breakfast at the bar! Great drinks, food & staff. 👍🏻”

“ordering online was super easy and convenient! Food was hot and ready when the website said it would be. I ordered the paneer Tikka burger and it was AMAZING.”

“We had a graduation party at Casper Brewing Company and it was absolutely perfect! Everyone was amazing to work with and the room is comfortable, with several tables and sitting areas. You can bring in your own food and the drinks are fabulous! We would definitely recommend Casper Brewing Company for your next party!”

“Our first time at Cadillac Jack’s. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and attentive. Miranda was exceptional. The food was great. Had the J poppers and cheese curds to start which were yummy and very pleased with the pizza! We will definitely return!”

“The beer and seltzers were refreshing and the decor and whimsy were fun. We would love to stop again when we have more time to try more items on the food and beverage menus.”

“Excellent at its Best Food Fit for The Queen an Daughter Queen Enjoyed The Food an conversation very interesting keep Rising”

“My favorite place to eat every Friday night 🖤 chili chicken and white 🍚 the husband gets Tenga chicken biryani. The have made so many improvements lately to their dining. It’s looking beautiful in there.”

“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.”

“1st time having Nom Nom Noodle, and it was welll worth the wait in line. Food was delicious, portions were huge and staff very friendly. Will definitely have it again.”

“I live strawberries. I got the strawberries pretzel pie cookie. Totally awesome - reminded me of the dessert I had as a child with the strawberry jello! Thank you for the memory!”

“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.”

“Have been there a couple times. Amazing taste and friendly staff. Would recommend it to everyone to try.”

“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.”

“Food is 10/10 and service was great!”

“Great tongue and tripe tacos. Excellent burrito. Great prices too. Highly recommended!”

“highly recommend! the staff are great. The atmosphere was so inviting and laid back. I really enjoyed karaoke.”

“Badass bar the way bars are supposed to be. Breath of fresh air for the middle of Illinois. Good affordable food with rowdy potential. Super attentive polite staff but don't annoy you to death.”

“Hands down the best pizza in central Illinois. It’s clear how fresh and original this place is. It’s not often I find a place where I could get a different item each time and be just as satisfied as before. Always have to try the specialty pizza of the month, usually it’s a hit. Favorite regular menu pizzas are Blackjack Mac and Grillmaster. Flingers has yet to even remotely let me down. Easy 5 stars”

“Our server and food were fantastic! A bit off the beaten path (at least for us) and worth it! The outside has an older look but the food is not! Cozy and good!”

“Been to Jack’s many times….It’s all good !! And then I have pie 🥧 !!! Nice people too …….”