22 Best American Restaurants in Bloomington

“Fantastic! Food was amazing service was great,best burger I’ve ever had in my life!“

“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!“

“We love C3. It’s our go to girls hangout.“

“This past Sunday, a group of 19 from various parts of IN and MI, gathered to celebrate a family members 60th birthday. Cloverleaf was amazing in many ways as we took over the back of the restaurant. A team served everyone’s fresh food at the same time. Customer service was so awesome and the food was yummy also.“

“Megan wall our server was amazing. She checked on us the whole time we were there! Five stars for her⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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“

“Awesome food!“

“Wonderful dining experience. Exceptional service, meal ,and libations.“

“Annika was our server and she was so amazing!!! She checked in on us and made sure our food was prepared correctly. When my food had cheese on it by mistake, she was quick to get it fixed. She made jokes and was very humorous. She knew a lot about all of the beers as well and was able to recommend us a good one. Though it was loud, she still took all order correctly and was very kind to us.“

“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!“

“Amazing food and incredible service! Loved it. We are visiting from out of town and will definitely be back when in town.“

“My server was Drew, he was super nice and helped create a warm atmosphere. I got the cheeseburger and my wife got the lemon chicken, both were phenomenal, as was the chocolate meltdown cake for dessert. I do think it would be nice to come back here.“

“Way better food than you would expect from an arcade, the Cajun Shrimp Pasta and Steak & Shrimp Alfredo are excellent. The digital darts boards are also a lot of fun.“

“Great food, fantastic drinks, and even better service. The atmosphere is perfect for brunch with friends, or a dinner date night. I get a consistent, and quality experience every time I visit! I would recommend getting reservations as tables do fill very quickly.“

“Our evening was very enjoyable, and everyone in our party was pleased with their meal. What really made the experience stand out, however, was our server, Maria. From the moment we arrived, Maria was warm, welcoming, and accommodating. She was attentive throughout the evening without ever making us feel rushed and made sure we had everything we needed. Her friendly personality and genuine attention to our table made an already enjoyable dinner that much better.
Thank you, Maria, for taking such great care of us! We will definitely be back.“

“I had not visited Red Lobster in a long time, but today we went there for a Girls' Lunch, and it could not have been a more pleasant experience. The restaurant itself was clean and inviting. The menu was appealing and diverse, but not overwhelming. The food was fresh and delicious. We absolutely loved our server, Charlee, who was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant if you are looking to treat yourself to some amazing seafood at a welcoming location with outstanding service. You will love it! Ask for Charlee!“

“Food was phenomenal. Pretty big menu. I recommend the Spinach Artichoke Dip, Pulled pork Nachos and the Chocolate Martini. Prices were good especially on drinks and spirits which they had a vast selection of. Food came out fast and servive was really good. I like the ambience as well. We'll be back.“

“Great space for a family gathering!

We traveled to Bloomington on a Monday for lunch to meet up with family from the area. Since it wasn't overly crowded, they were easily able to accommodate our group of nine with plenty of space. Everyone really enjoyed their meals, and a few of us even took home leftovers for later. We wanted to sit and visit longer than usual, and our server was wonderful—never rushing us to clear out. Great food, spacious seating, and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!“

“Great food plus you will not leave hungry!!! Omelet are 5 eggs…. Recommend all of them!!“

“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 🔥“

“Went for Lunch by recommendation of several friends and the Chef himself. Went in with open mind and was blown away by the atmosphere. I sat at the bar and ordered. Bartender was great and knowledgeable about the items and listed the great options. I ordered a drink and talked about trying something new substitute as an ingredient wasn't available. He made a fantastic drink I'd order again. Bob Ross painting special on the TV was top notch aswell.“

“We knew from our first meal at Scenic View that it would be a favorite. Our family of four went on a summer Saturday at around 11am and, while there were definitely plenty of people there, we were surprised that it wasn't busier. We sat inside but could have happily eaten outdoors and may do that next time we visit. I wouldn't recommend eating here if you are in any sort of a hurry as the food did take quite a while to come out of the kitchen, but it was absolutely worth the wait.

We ordered generously, including the way better than expected fried pickles and very good spinach and artichoke dip. Both came out super hot and very fresh and were way better than what we get at most places around Bloomington. My mother ordered a crock of the French onion soup and was surprised to receive such a large portion of great quality soup. All of our entrees were prepared perfectly and just much better than we expected, including breakfast, sandwiches, and burgers. Two of us are vegetarians, and we loved having multiple menu options to pick from rather than the usual one menu item (or the classic salad and fries combo).

This restaurant could easily coast on average food due to its great location, but instead they really seem to take pride in putting out a great meal. It wasn't a cheap meal, but every dish was generously portioned, freshly prepared, and really worth the price. We'll be happy to be repeat customers.“