Restaurants in Bloomington
Best Restaurants
New American • $$
American • $$$
“Beautiful, spacious modern decor. Impressed by the esthetic from the moment of entering. Food was excellent. Got the baby beet salad. Very good, but I think the beets (fewer perhaps) should’ve been chopped into smaller pieces with more strawberries and greenery. Very filling. I had the roasted eggplant for my entree. Wonderfully seasoned, served over a bed of white rice. I would definitely get it again. My desert choice was the blueberry cheesecake. Scrumptious! The staff was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back. Nice outdoor patio area as well. Thumbs up!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“The food is delicious and you can order as much as you want. The staff are all friendly as well. I’ve been here multiple times and they are always kind and eager to help!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Cocktail Bar • $$
“A classy, hidden gem that Bloomington has needed for quite a while. Superbly crafted cocktails using fresh juices and sometimes the Flavour Blaster or Ripple, highly trained staff combines to elevate your craft cocktail experience in Bloomington.”
Italian • $$
“Went out to dinner with my family and my sister’s family for her 40th birthday tonight & we had a wonderful experience! The staff were all very kind and accommodating, especially with the cake I brought! Our waiter, Kyle, was exceptional! He was incredibly attentive, friendly, kind, and just happy, which made our first time here such an enjoyable experience! The food and the atmosphere were both great as well!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Restaurants with Delivery
Bakery • $$
“Cookies are great. There is nowhere in this town that has cookies that good. Only reason that it is a four star is because there is not a lot of parking, plus, the store is very small to where if it's busy you have to stand outside. Great cookies though!!!”
New American • $$
“My time at michael’s uptown Café was wonderful very chill and elegant my food was so delicious and the crème brûlée to die for overall It’s an amazing restaurant to enjoy an amazing meal and chill with friends and family”
Ramen • $
“Fantastic ramen inside a casual and relaxed environment. 5/5”
Korean • $
“Great food, great service. When we first walked in there was only one couple and we were hesitant. Within 10 minutes the restaurant was nearly full. Obviously a popular place and rightfully so.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Thank you for hosting our party yesterday. It was so fun and easy and relaxed! Everyone raved about the mochi muffins.”
Thai • $
“good food, good prices, great service, they are always so kind and friendly.”
Pizza • $
“ordered a 10 inch deep dish for lunch to snack on while reading my homework! The coffee was strong but tasty, and the pizza was 🔥 as always!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“The food is delicious and you can order as much as you want. The staff are all friendly as well. I’ve been here multiple times and they are always kind and eager to help!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Finally able to check this place out, and boy am I sorry I didn't get there sooner! What a beautiful coffee shop! The service was top notch, and the employees are so friendly. The Ginger Chai Latte was AMAZING. The baked goodies looked so yummy that I had to buy one, and I was not disappointed! If you haven't tried them yet, you're missing out.”
Turkish • $
“1st, your atmosphere is wonderful, but exuberant fellow patrons made conversation difficult. WORTH IT every way! My husband, son & I savored every morsel & the wonderful food eased our spirits. And I just found a word re: our table person, Shahada, royalty. She is radiant.”
Afghan • $$
“I feel safe trying anything here. I’m trying things here that are totally new to me and the worst thing I’ve had was wonderful. I recommend going and try something new to you!”
Bar • $$
“Was visiting Bloomington for an IU football game and we hung out at The Tap to watch. Great atmosphere with fun music, and despite being busy, our server was super attentive!! The tap fries were a perfect shareable for the table. I also really enjoyed and would recommend the haystack burger and celestia beer!”
Online Reservation Available
American • $$$
“Beautiful, spacious modern decor. Impressed by the esthetic from the moment of entering. Food was excellent. Got the baby beet salad. Very good, but I think the beets (fewer perhaps) should’ve been chopped into smaller pieces with more strawberries and greenery. Very filling. I had the roasted eggplant for my entree. Wonderfully seasoned, served over a bed of white rice. I would definitely get it again. My desert choice was the blueberry cheesecake. Scrumptious! The staff was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back. Nice outdoor patio area as well. Thumbs up!”
Hamburger • $
“Stopped in while in town for work since options on the west side of town are slim. Parking wasn't as painful as some of the reviews say, and the meters are cheap.
The food was good, would definitely recommend the Triple Dip. All of the staff were so nice, particularly our server Amara. It made the experience all the better and why I'd definitely come back again.”
Indian • $
“they are very nice! food is plentiful and fresh! they treat you like family, the owner sits outside and helps you park in their PRIVATE FREE parking. definitely recommend and will go again! buffet was amazing!”
Brewpubs • $
“Lennie's is still great! I recommend the ruby bloom amber ale. The original Lennie's sandwich was fantastic.”
Bubble Tea • $
“Specifically came here for Korean corn dogs. They were really good. I got an all cheese and a half cheese/half dog. There is a ton of cheese in these and it’s a good quality hot dog. Made fresh and crazy cheese pull✨ Also tried a milk tea, I got the specialty cookies and cream and it was so good! All the girls working were really nice and friendly. I would come back again💗”
Brewpubs • $
“You can never go wrong with Big Woods in Bloomington. Consistently good food. Good service. Great atmosphere. Very lively on Friday and Saturday nights. We have tried about everything on the menu. Great variety.”
Italian • $
“Olive Garden offers a fantastic dining experience with excellent service and a friendly staff. The team is attentive, welcoming, and ensures a pleasant meal from start to finish. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served promptly. Whether dining in or taking out, the service remains top-notch. Highly recommend for a great Italian meal with outstanding hospitality!”
Chinese • $
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Judy’s Kitchen has the best Orange Chicken with huge portions! It is so hot and fresh! 10/10 recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Pizza • $
“Went here with some family during Pride festival. Pizza was really good. Had a few vegetarian options which I appreciated because that is what my kids and I eat. Definitely will be back.”
Chinese • $
“Good food at a good price. Had shrimp fried rice & a veggie egg roll. The shrimp were huge & there were a lot of them. The rice had a really good flavor. The egg roll had just the right amount of cabbage filling & was cooked just right. Come here a lot & have never been disappointed. Better than some of the more pricey places in town.
Vegetarian options: They have the usual veggie options in fried rice, lo mein, egg foo young, etc. Spring rolls are vegetarian friendly & you can get veggie egg rolls. There's a vegetable section on the menu.”
Brewpubs • $
“really amazing brewery one of my favorite places when I ride the Greenway now all they need is live music but food and beer are 🔥”
Steak House • $$
“Our server Andrianna B was super sweet and very knowledgeable about my allergies. It was so nice to have someone else that knew a lot about the food. Great service and food!”
Pizza • $$
“Wonderful full menu. Priced right. Waiter checked on us several times even though he was busy. Salad is very very nice and tasty for a salad. Lots of choices and everything is great.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Burgers • $
“In my opinion this is the best Burger King in town. They seem to take the time to make the food correctly, even when ordering a simple burger or nuggets kids meals, it just seems to taste better. Highly recommend.”
Fast Food • $
“Better than average McDonald's location. They do however need to tow away that broken down white truck that's been parked in the best spot for the past 9 months”
Coffee Shops • $
“Dunkin Donuts in Bloomington Indiana sucks! They don't understand English. They will give you the wrong donuts. They sell stale donuts. When you get the wrong donuts through the drive thru and get home to find they screwed up your order they are rude and ill-mannered about fixing THEIR mistake. They actually want you to drive back their mistake so they can resale the donuts to another unsuspecting customer. You don't know where their donuts have been since they break the law by reselling these donuts people return to them. They don't have a sign at the drive thru, saying what kinds of donuts they have, So you have to describe them. Since they don't speak proper English they guess at what you are ordering. I don't know how they got powdered sugar from me saying chocolate icing. When you call them you can expect the run around and rudeness. Trust me when I say there are better gas station and grocery store donuts in Bloomington and from now on that is where I will get my donuts.”
Fast Food • $
“I love the staff and atmosphere here! They always go the extra mile to take care of their customers.”
Italian • $$
“this place has sum good pizza and I will be back for other food it was so delicious”
Takeout Restaurants
Bakery • $
“Two sticks is a very unique bakery here in town. They have baked goods you simply won't find elsewhere. Everything is made that day and once it is gone... it is gone. A personal favorite is the potato & spinach handpie and theor focaccia bread whatever its ingredients that day is alway solid.
Pretty much a take it and eat it else where in & out type of place. However the product is good, the staff is attentive, and the menu is unique. It stands out Vs the other bakery's in town based on its menu.”
Pizza • $
“Shout out to our server Ryan for handling our wild crew! He did an awesome job taking care of a large, unexpected group with a great attitude. 🙌🏼”
Bakery • $
“If you have a vegan, dairy free, or gluten free diet this is a wonderful place to get you a treat. I struggle to eat out with Alpha Gal and here I have nothing to worry about on the menu. Everything is great, but I absolutely love the Homer and Raspberry doughnuts!”
American • $
“As someone else said, a hidden gem! We will definitely be back! Food and prices are amazing!”
Pizza • $
“Financial Analyst-Benjah Raphael I am extremely satisfied with all the help BENJAH RAPHAEL rendered me every step of the way. He have a good understanding of all the processes and are always receptive to my needs.”
Italian • $$
“Went out to dinner with my family and my sister’s family for her 40th birthday tonight & we had a wonderful experience! The staff were all very kind and accommodating, especially with the cake I brought! Our waiter, Kyle, was exceptional! He was incredibly attentive, friendly, kind, and just happy, which made our first time here such an enjoyable experience! The food and the atmosphere were both great as well!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I was in a rush on my lunch break and decided to place an online order at the Westplex location. When I arrived, my meal was made right then so it was fresh off the press. It was still warm when I arrived at work and was literally end to end flavor. I made many co-workers jealous when they walked through and saw my lunch! Definitely would love to grab a few platters for our teachers in the future-they would be a HIT!”
Fast Food • $
“Absolutely loved my first time at Hinkle! Super laid back and comfortable atmosphere, the employees made me feel like family! the food was amazing and super fast service! oh my were those burgers fabulous! My visit to Hinkles today was the absolute best part of my day! Thank you to all the staff even the bearded feller that made me laugh and cut up with me. Fun times for sure and great food..can't beat that!”
Wineries
“We had an incredible experience today on our tour and tasting with Kandy! She is incredibly knowledgeable and has a gift for teaching, especially simplifying complex information about the wine making process! I would recommend this to anyone, even those who don’t necessarily like wine!”
Chinese • $
“The sweet & sour pork chops is my favorite meal on the entire planet. The other dishes there are the most authentic dishes I have found at a Chinese restaurant. I go out of my way from Indianapolis to get this food. The mapo tofu is my second favorite and is so amazing. Please visit this restaurant multiple times so you can try a great many high quality Chinese food that is affordable.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Thank you for hosting our party yesterday. It was so fun and easy and relaxed! Everyone raved about the mochi muffins.”
Vegetarian • $
“I had a buffalo wrap and Mac n cheese. Both were delicious! The ice tea was the real thing too!”
Hot Pot • $$
“The venue looks small from the outside so I was surprised by the size and quality of the venue once we entered. Service was friendly and helpful for our first time there.
It appears to be a set price and then all you can eat (and includes fountain drinks).
I loved the sauce bar. I would suggest adding crushed nuts, fried onion, fried garlic and sugar to the sauce bar.
My partner and I were so happy with our meals. He loved the gyoza. I loved the tofu skin. We both loved the corn dipped into chilli oil.
I wish we lived locally to come again but we are just visiting town for a short period.”
Seafood • $$
“Our food was good our service was well not the best this time usually we get good service but apparently servers called in so it was short-staffed I took a while to get a few things that we had asked for but all in all I would recommend this place”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Cocktail Bar • $
“Love the vibe in Sleepers! Friendly staff, great drinks. Always stop in when I can.”
Gluten-Free • $
“A wonderful addition to Bloomington! Living with celiac disease can be no fun, but I love having a place to come and eat safely on a regular and enjoy a sweet treat too. Everything I’ve eaten here has been so delicious. The biscuits and gravy are to die for! 😋 It’s a cute little place nestled in the heart of Bloomington.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“A classy, hidden gem that Bloomington has needed for quite a while. Superbly crafted cocktails using fresh juices and sometimes the Flavour Blaster or Ripple, highly trained staff combines to elevate your craft cocktail experience in Bloomington.”
Chicken • $
“This Daves hot chicken is a great option for a quick lunch in Bloomington. That staff is friendly and the service is super quick. We loooove the pickles and fries.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I was in a rush on my lunch break and decided to place an online order at the Westplex location. When I arrived, my meal was made right then so it was fresh off the press. It was still warm when I arrived at work and was literally end to end flavor. I made many co-workers jealous when they walked through and saw my lunch! Definitely would love to grab a few platters for our teachers in the future-they would be a HIT!”
Breakfast • $
“My Mom, sisters, and I were in town for family. We decided to get a nice breakfast on the way out. We thought it was a Mom & Pop place but even though it’s a chain it was awesome! Our server was incredible (I wish I would’ve wrote her name down). We loved the coffee mugs and found out we could purchase them!!! We had four different meals and each one of them was delicious!!!”
Cideries • $
“the apricotter was my favorite out of the flights! a very nice interior and good music, was a very nice experience”
Bar • $
“My own version of Cheers. Come alone, leave with a few friends in your pocket! 😁”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Danelle and her team at Jiffy Treat West made custom boxes of ice cream for our company retreat! 8 boxes of different flavors each packaged in their own sample size for a team of 12! It was amazing!!! Cannot recommend them enough. Thank you, Jiffy Treat West!”
Acai Bowls • $
“My first time visiting this place yesterday. I enjoyed the whatever bowl. I will be returning tomorrow. 😊 The ladies at Virginia Beach store was very welcoming and friendly.”
Cafe • $
“Soma coffee is the best coffee I have ever had. I tried it while visiting my son in Bloomington. I now order several bags at a time to be delivered to my home. Friendly staff, excellent & personal customer service. I live 7 hours away & they know me by name. My personal favorite is the Burundi ☕️”
Chinese • $
“5 stars based solely on pick up order(s),quality and QUANTITY are phenomenal compared to all other when I have ordered through a service(Uber Eats and Door Dash).
This restaurant needs to become a member of those services.
I can't review any parts of 'inside the location' items but I have bern told nothing but good things about those aspects.”
Bakery • $
“I order the peach cobbler with extra crust … omg. It was amazing.”
Korean • $$
“You can never go wrong with kbbq and this place satisfies that craving. The waitress always working there is also very kind and greets every customer with a smile and also makes sure to say goodbye every time too. The banchan is always good too.”
Bar • $$
“My favorite place to be in Bloomington! Owner is a nice guy, the organized events are great, and there's a good variety of drinks too:)”
Cheap Eats
Bubble Tea • $
“I absolutely love king fu tea! The atmosphere is really cute and quaint and everyone in there is an absolute sweetheart. Their drinks are phenomenal and well worth the cost which is the cheapest in town for boba. If you have not been, I highly recommend their strawberry lemonade with strawberry popping pearls. It’s the best lemonade I’ve ever had!❤️”
Korean • $
“If you are in need of a new place for comfort food. This is it. I only stay in Bloomington for college, and was recommended this place by friends. I genuinely don't think they have one bad item on the menu. So fresh, and everything is made quick. My favorite is the soonsal fried chicken...actually mouthwatering. It's not the most aesthetically pleasing place, but its still good vibes, good people, and GREAT food!”
Brunch • $
“I'm not associated with the place. We stopped here for breakfast before heading to Lake Monroe. It was recommended by my family to have the Premium Bloody Mary and the Crab Cake Benedict. They are now a favorite!”
Korean • $
“Toto's Uncle Cafe is our go-to "we want a quick dinner without much fuss and we want it to be good" place after work. They're always consistently good food, well-managed at their counter, and reasonably priced for a small business serving international cuisine. Their sauces are really good for their bibimbap, and their proteins are tasty.”
Family • $
“The Cozy Table is my favorite place to eat. Everyone is down to earth and respectful! I love the food and the great employees!!!”
American • $
“Love their food service and the lovely store that you can browse before or after you great meal. When traveling you can always count on CB to have great food, lovely ornaments, and tons of candy from the past. Something for everyone!”
Bubble Tea • $
“I've been there for lunch once or twice a week since they opened. They've earned that place on the rotation. They're delicious, consistent, but moreover KIND. They look out for their patrons, chasing you down the street to return an item or spotting for you as you try to evade a car pinning you in. Try them!”
Korean • $
“Korea Restaurant is amazing!!!!! I came here once & I LOVE this place!!! The service was superb. I believe it was the owner of the place, but she was super sweet and really understanding. She treats each customer as if they are her children. So sweet 🥹 The food was also DELICIOUS!! 1000/10 recommend.”
American • $
“Staff are excelent, the man who owns it is mean and a angry person who i personaly argued with on how he talks to his employees. Other then that its a great place”
Pizza • $
“Def recommend! Always Hot and everything is always fresh ! #BestPlaceSoFar .”
Bar • $
“We accidentally found this diamond in the ruff. We were riding motorcycles for Labor Day weekend and got caught in a rain storm. This place was wonderful. Wonderful people wonderful food and excellent hospitality! The bathrooms are very clean. I highly recommend this place.”
Himalayan/Nepalese • $
“I tried Little Tibet restaurant for the first time today and it was delicious. I'm always searching for vegan options and they did not disappoint. My order was yellow curry with veggies and rice, steamed veg dumplings, and a fresh salad. I will be back again :)”
Pizza • $
“The new owners rock! 100% improvement from last owners. Buffet is awesome!! They keep the pizza coming and the salad bar is great. I have been there more in the last 2 months than I had ever been there. The people who work there are so friendly! I always tell people how great it is! Keep up the good work.”
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Really good (and unique) drinks. Great food, cool patio, and incredible service. What's not to love? And now they have happy hour?!?! It's a great spot for a date, a girls' night out, or just a Wednesday night dinner.”
Steak House • $$
“1st visit: The wait will be well Worth it. Fist time here was nothing less than phenomenal! Great service! Football games on tv! Food was perfect! I mean two different temperatures and nailed the steaks. Dragonfruit Margarita was very strong and fantastic!
2nd visit Call in advance: Be prepared to wait. Even 1:45 min. I didnt wait that long but i have no problem coming back if you find a way to text or call tables when ready.”
Deli • $$
“Excellent in every aspect. Great food, service and staff. New owners are also very friendly and definitely putting an effort the business and very accommodating, even with the current situation. Please give them a try if you haven’t yet.”
Brewery • $$
“We had a larger group including family from out of town, and they accommodated us easily!! The food and service were both great!!”
Food Court • $$
“Genuinely have not had a bad meal here since school as started. The variety of options is better than the majority of the food halls. They have great gluten free options for those that need it”
Juice • $$
“this place is amazing I had one and I am definitely going back for another one”
Mexican • $$
“This place has my favorite Mexican food in town. I come here often. I have to order some particular things and they always get the order right and the food is FAST! I've had nothing but great service and enjoy the fact that TVs are not blaring nor is the music. It's a great place to grab lunch or dinner with someone and have an actual conversation.”
American • $$
“Wonderful dining experience. Exceptional service, meal ,and libations.”
Chinese • $$
“Everything was great. We had three employees who were checking on us. The owner came at the end and asked how everything had been, if there was anything he could do to make our meal any better, and if he could get us anything. Wonderful service.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Pretty good! The garlic Parmesan is the best and I used the oven to reheat the fries——it made them delicious again! My only suggestion would be to work on making the wings juicier and more tender as not many people like dry, tough chicken. The sauce dressed is pretty good!”
Japanese • $$
“Update 10/2024:
My husband and I have eaten both carry-out and inside on more than one occasion since my last update and our experience has so much better. I wanted to be sure and update my review and rating. I would recommend eating here. We get the hibachi when we go. We don't eat in the hibachi side since it's just the two of us. But the hibachi still comes out hot and fresh. The staff is friendly and the service has been great. The portions are good sized, enough that we end up bringing home leftovers. So glad we didn't write this place off completely.
Update 9/6/18:
My husband and I decided to give Domo another try as we really enjoyed their food prior to the poor experience in February 2018.
To update, our experience was better ordering on the phone. They do have a block on their line that prohibits calls from private/blocked callers, so I had to unblock my number and call in. The call did go to their answering machine and I hung up. I was ready to forget it at this point, but to my surprise my phone rang and it was Domo saying they missed my call. I placed my order and we picked up our food.
The food was very good and we plan to return.
I wanted to update my review as the experience was better.
February 2018
Have ordered take out from here in the past without issue but it had been a long time. Tried to order over the phone about a week ago and the first 3 calls I made I got their answering machine. Finally on the last call in someone picked up, a female, and said something very quickly to me before hanging up on me. All I could understand was something about her being busy, to leave her alone and not to call back. Now to be honest I think that conversation was directed at someone else as I don't think I was who she thought I was or at least I hope not. My number shows up private on caller ID so I am assuming she has been having problems with someone and thought I was that person. However, it does not change my review or opinion of my experience. I was unable to order food as a result. I was blown away by her attitude. I understand people have problems in their lives but I called a listed number on Domo's Facebook page to reach the restaurant and that is the treatment I get. My husband and I really wanted to order hibachi. I guess we will be ordering from somewhere else too in the future. Sorry Domo, but whoever you had working February 24th cost you our business.”
Mexican • $$
“Mind-blowing decor that’s basically art. The drinks and food came out quickly. The food itself was delicious and very filling, we took some home in a to-go box. I had the tacos al pastor “fiesta tacos” and they were amazing, not every place has them with carne asada. Oh and the margarita was fantastic, medium being big enough, but they do have a huge one!”
Sandwich Shop • $$
“Freaking delicious. Better than Subway. About the same prices, except they have FRESH, hand cut fries. And the staff is very personable and friendly. And they remember you after a few visits. 10/10 would recommend”
Fine Dining • $$$
“One of the best steaks I’ve ever had in my life!”
Bar & Grill • $$$$
“I spent my Senior year of college at this place and probably spent over 1k along the way here. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Kilroys is so beauty. Shoutout the Hoosiers and the class of 24 baby”
Ramen • $$
“Love the location. Reviewing after my second visit and tried both Dubai Chocolate Strawberry and Dubai Ube Strawberry and both were great. You have space inside to sit and enjoy the deserts. I took takeaway both the times.
PS: I'm assuming the lower rating for this location is becase they are reusing the listing from previous restaurant which was here. Not sure why they reused it cause it was a bad resturant.”
Italian • $$
“By far the best “new” place my husband and I have tried in a very long time. The staff, atmosphere, music, and most importantly the food was amazing!!! Mel suggested the spinach artichoke dip with fried pita bread and WOW it was delicious. My husband got the Parmesan Chicken and I got the Mushroom Fettuccine with chicken. We drove 2 hours and tried it on a whim and will most definitely return. Donna and Russ Sipes Shelby County, IN”
Chicken Wings • $$
“Follow the Ho Chi Mihn trail to find the front. Looks like the blueprint for this place was drawn up on Microsoft Paint.
Best ran buffalo wild wings I've ever been to by far! Place was packed for Sunday football and my server was on it. Not just her. All of the servers were actually working, they even had kitchen staff running wings. I normally go to buffalo wild wings with a tongue in cheek attitude but I actually had a good experience here and will be back!”
Latest Reviews
Diner • $
“I go to breakfast at least 4 times a week and I watch these ladies run their butts off to try and manage the entire for every customer and every issue in between. I've seen the nastiness they deal with from the customers who chose to come eat in a very understaffed unappreciated under paid and over worked restaurant ran by at most 3 young woman. Cut them some slack, it's apparent the store and the people who park and go in and eat need them probably closer to more than they need us or Denny's. The world ugly don't punish the ones who wake up every day and still work a job”
Pizza • $
“The new owners rock! 100% improvement from last owners. Buffet is awesome!! They keep the pizza coming and the salad bar is great. I have been there more in the last 2 months than I had ever been there. The people who work there are so friendly! I always tell people how great it is! Keep up the good work.”
American • $$
“Wonderful dining experience. Exceptional service, meal ,and libations.”
Turkish • $
“1st, your atmosphere is wonderful, but exuberant fellow patrons made conversation difficult. WORTH IT every way! My husband, son & I savored every morsel & the wonderful food eased our spirits. And I just found a word re: our table person, Shahada, royalty. She is radiant.”
Cafe • $
“I ordered a Ruben and when it arrived the toast was black and burnt. I never complain so I said nothing and tried to eat the sandwich but the toast was very hard. After trying to eat it I just gave up not wanted to be a bad customer and make my two adult friends uncomfortable. I just paid the bill $70.+and gave the server Emily a $20. tip. My friend ordered one of her usuals but the sauce was not what she normally gets. We were told that the cooks sometimes use whatever is available and finally just sent out a replacement with NO sauce. She finally just gave up and ate whatever she ordered. The third friend her husband avoided the situation. We finally gave up and I paid the bill with my Sky Miles AMEX card total $90.+ We came into the restaurant probably around 7:30 or 8pm. Sorry for the bother but it bothered me I've lived here since 1972.”
Bar • $$
“My favorite place to be in Bloomington! Owner is a nice guy, the organized events are great, and there's a good variety of drinks too:)”
Thai • $
“After staying away for awhile due to covid, went back last night with family. Service was great, food was great. Restaurant clean and everyone friendly. Definitely a favorite in Bloomington.”
Book Store
“I love morganstern books so much they have my favorite books even books in Oprah’s book club and they have other interesting books they always have the books I like morganstern books is my favorite book store in the whole wide world it is the only book store I will only go to”
Restaurant • $$$
“Beautiful, spacious modern decor. Impressed by the esthetic from the moment of entering. Food was excellent. Got the baby beet salad. Very good, but I think the beets (fewer perhaps) should’ve been chopped into smaller pieces with more strawberries and greenery. Very filling. I had the roasted eggplant for my entree. Wonderfully seasoned, served over a bed of white rice. I would definitely get it again. My desert choice was the blueberry cheesecake. Scrumptious! The staff was very friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back. Nice outdoor patio area as well. Thumbs up!”
Mexican • $
“A beautiful dining experience! Service was spot on & the food is delicious! I had the lunch Cheese enchilada, beans & rice. My hubby had tacos. Very pleased.”
Restaurant • $
“The wings were excellent as was the Harvest Bowl & Mac n cheese & potato salad! You've got a good thing going on!”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $
“Love their food service and the lovely store that you can browse before or after you great meal. When traveling you can always count on CB to have great food, lovely ornaments, and tons of candy from the past. Something for everyone!”
Bakery • $$
“Cookies are great. There is nowhere in this town that has cookies that good. Only reason that it is a four star is because there is not a lot of parking, plus, the store is very small to where if it's busy you have to stand outside. Great cookies though!!!”
Italian • $
“Olive Garden offers a fantastic dining experience with excellent service and a friendly staff. The team is attentive, welcoming, and ensures a pleasant meal from start to finish. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and served promptly. Whether dining in or taking out, the service remains top-notch. Highly recommend for a great Italian meal with outstanding hospitality!”
Brewpubs • $
“Lennie's is still great! I recommend the ruby bloom amber ale. The original Lennie's sandwich was fantastic.”
Fast Food • $
“I love the staff and atmosphere here! They always go the extra mile to take care of their customers.”
Breakfast • $
“My Mom, sisters, and I were in town for family. We decided to get a nice breakfast on the way out. We thought it was a Mom & Pop place but even though it’s a chain it was awesome! Our server was incredible (I wish I would’ve wrote her name down). We loved the coffee mugs and found out we could purchase them!!! We had four different meals and each one of them was delicious!!!”
Hamburger • $
“Stopped in while in town for work since options on the west side of town are slim. Parking wasn't as painful as some of the reviews say, and the meters are cheap.
The food was good, would definitely recommend the Triple Dip. All of the staff were so nice, particularly our server Amara. It made the experience all the better and why I'd definitely come back again.”
Fast Food • $
“I ordered online right at they were changing their menu from breakfast to lunch. They weren’t able to give me the McGriddle I ordered because of this, but made me a Biscuit instead. The workers apologized and took initiative and I really appreciate that!”
Pizza • $
“ordered a 10 inch deep dish for lunch to snack on while reading my homework! The coffee was strong but tasty, and the pizza was 🔥 as always!”
Buffet • $
“Hi, I am Thomas Gwenigale Bedell from West Africa, Liberia. As a exchange visitor to Indiana University Bloomington, School of Public Health, Department of Park and Recreation Studies in November 2018, I had the opportunity to eat and filled my belly twice at Mr. Hibachi, nice foods, great taste, wonderful and friendly staffs, nice environment. Whenever am in Bloomington in the future, I will eat there again. Thanks”
New Restaurants
Mexican • $
“The BEST Birria I’ve had since Mexico. I think this might actually be better than my favourite places in Mexico. This place is not flavourless or Tex-Mex…this is legit. The portion are massive. Thanks TA! We will definitely be back! Our Venezuelan server was the best too! I loved learning new Spanish words and phrases and he was so kind, friendly, accommodating, and a great server. Give him a raise! See you soon. I’m so happy to have found legit Mexican food.”
Tacos • $
“what a great addition to our neighborhood! Authentico selections, a simple menu from which everything is lovingly prepared. A great value, quality food and friendly service.”
Mexican • $
“Since moving from Texas, I've missed having taco trucks in every other parking lot and grabbing some good Mexican food late nights. Welp, this place just became my new favorite place! I ordered a torta and knew that food was about to be good when the guy couldn't understand much English. 😆 that torta hit a spot in me that ain't been touched since Texas. The shredded beef was amazing, the onions and peppers were flavorful, the beans were perfect, jalapeños, cheese, pico. Gah, it took everything in me to not go order another one to take home!”
Fast Food • $
“I am re reviewing this Taco Bell after three months and I want to say that the service and food quality has significantly improved since my last review. Staff now frequently check up front for mobile orders and customers and food is consistently good. Can’t get enough of the atmosphere here.”
Mexican • $
“Food was so good. Chipotle burritos are one of the greatest joys in life. There was a decent sized piece of plastic inside of my burrito last time I went. It looked like it came from a package or a bag or something. I almost just swallowed but I decided to just check and make sure it was food. It wasn't. That was a weird but it did not take away from my enjoyment of that burrito even slightly.”
“My time at michael’s uptown Café was wonderful very chill and elegant my food was so delicious and the crème brûlée to die for overall It’s an amazing restaurant to enjoy an amazing meal and chill with friends and family”