From the moment you walk in to the end of your experience, this place is exceptional! Drinks, appetizers, entrees & desert. The creators of the menu, WOW! This was my second time having dinner here. They did not disappoint. Service was excellent. My family and I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
candace Ralph
This has been I think our 5th time here, we like to come for the menu changes. Everything has been great. The food and drinks are amazing, the staff are attentive and fun. The only down side is parking can be difficult, worth the walk though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monica Nesbitt
Just celebrated our anniversary here.
Ambience, food, and drinks were top notch. Can't wait to go back.
Watch out for the shishitos peppers 🌶 with the pork. They were sooo hot🔥 we were in tears! Best believe we pushed em to the side and kept on eating, cause that pork was so gooooood, and so was the lovely gnocchi.
For bevs, I had the Indiana Nights which I loooved and the Crystal Punch which was too syrupy for me. We had a couple different wines as well and thought they were wonderful.
10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Duncan
Go early and get the Wellington!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Sweeney
Second visit & it did not disappoint. Food was thoughtfully crafted, service was excellent & the atmosphere was warm & inviting.
Dietary restrictions: Excellent GF options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Hunter
Perfection! Started with a Manhattan and Oysters prepared with lemongrass sorbet / Thai basil oil followed by Kabocha Squash Girasole. Exceeded my expectations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lopo Rego
Best restaurant in Bloomington
Dietary restrictions: They accommodate every request, within reason
Happy to leave a review and say this is the best spot in Bloomington if you want a more “expensive” plate. Prices are good and the quality is excellent. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny McDougall
Always a wonderful experience! The food is so creative and each season has something new. The staff is very professional and kind and have great recs on the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hunter Richman
If you want a high end dining experience, this is the place for you. The dining area has a unified, tranquil aesthetic with good lighting. The dishes / drinks are well executed and visually pleasing. My only beef is with the steak which comes pre-sauced. Excellent steak (as mine was) should be separated from the sauce because excellent steak does not require sauce.
I ate at the Elm in November, while visiting family. I have dreamed about their squash pasta dish ever since my visit! The staff was incredibly helpful with suggestions and explaining the dishes. We tried so many things on the menu (the crispy potatoes, ricotta bread, carrot tar tar- I know I am not using the correct names!) Absolutely everything was truly amazing. Amazing service and truly outstanding food. I am anxious to return!
Rachel Meeks
The food was amazing. Service was incredible. Beautiful atmosphere. Definitely worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Clack
My steak was extremely rare when I ordered medium to medium rare. The cut had a lot of gristle also. We were seated upstairs which for some reason you can hear everyone around you more than you can hear who you are with, it became unpleasant. The upstairs is extremely bland, just white walls and a lot of echo. Staff acknowledged my steak wasn't prepared correctly but at that point there wasn't much they could do. We wanted to give our German relatives a great dining experience but it was an expensive mediocre meal. Drinks were good. Our guests said the duck was good but that's all they said.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Cindy Bauer
I really felt that for the quality of the food. It was way overpriced. The selection of food choices was terrible. Not really something for everyone there not even a good salad. I love flavor, but I really found the Elm lacking. Service was wonderful, though people were kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Joby Jerrells
The Elm is our favorite restaurant in Bloomington. They are always able to accommodate our needs. The service is professional, friendly, and personable. The wait staff, bar staff, and front of the house are always on point.
We absolutely love the food here and have NEVER been disappointed. The seasonal menu is great and gives us an excuse to go more often.
The Elm also challenges our pallet to try things we never thought we would. This time, it was grilled cabbage with miso gastrique and pepita purée. I never thought I would eat squid ink pasta, but it was delicious. The carrot tartare with fermented shallots tasted like smoked salmon, so amazing and healthy!
We will always come back to The Elm. We’d love to sit at a chef’s table someday and watch the masters at work.
From the moment you walk in to the end of your experience, this place is exceptional! Drinks, appetizers, entrees & desert. The creators of the menu, WOW! This was my second time having dinner here. They did not disappoint. Service was excellent.
My family and I can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This has been I think our 5th time here, we like to come for the menu changes. Everything has been great. The food and drinks are amazing, the staff are attentive and fun. The only down side is parking can be difficult, worth the walk though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just celebrated our anniversary here.
Ambience, food, and drinks were top notch. Can't wait to go back.
Food
Hamachi Crudo
Summer Squash Salad (not pictured)
Ricotta (sweet corn) Gnocchi
Mole Pork Loin
Peaches Tres Leches
Watch out for the shishitos peppers 🌶 with the pork. They were sooo hot🔥 we were in tears! Best believe we pushed em to the side and kept on eating, cause that pork was so gooooood, and so was the lovely gnocchi.
For bevs, I had the Indiana Nights which I loooved and the Crystal Punch which was too syrupy for me. We had a couple different wines as well and thought they were wonderful.
10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go early and get the Wellington!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Second visit & it did not disappoint. Food was thoughtfully crafted, service was excellent & the atmosphere was warm & inviting.
Dietary restrictions: Excellent GF options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfection! Started with a Manhattan and Oysters prepared with lemongrass sorbet / Thai basil oil followed by Kabocha Squash Girasole. Exceeded my expectations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best restaurant in Bloomington
Dietary restrictions: They accommodate every request, within reason
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Matcha Creme Brulee, Brussels Sprouts, Charcuterie, Duck Breast, Risotto, Lamb Loin, Carrot Tartare
Happy to leave a review and say this is the best spot in Bloomington if you want a more “expensive” plate. Prices are good and the quality is excellent. Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a wonderful experience! The food is so creative and each season has something new. The staff is very professional and kind and have great recs on the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want a high end dining experience, this is the place for you. The dining area has a unified, tranquil aesthetic with good lighting. The dishes / drinks are well executed and visually pleasing. My only beef is with the steak which comes pre-sauced. Excellent steak (as mine was) should be separated from the sauce because excellent steak does not require sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beet Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
I ate at the Elm in November, while visiting family. I have dreamed about their squash pasta dish ever since my visit! The staff was incredibly helpful with suggestions and explaining the dishes. We tried so many things on the menu (the crispy potatoes, ricotta bread, carrot tar tar- I know I am not using the correct names!) Absolutely everything was truly amazing. Amazing service and truly outstanding food. I am anxious to return!
The food was amazing. Service was incredible. Beautiful atmosphere. Definitely worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My steak was extremely rare when I ordered medium to medium rare. The cut had a lot of gristle also. We were seated upstairs which for some reason you can hear everyone around you more than you can hear who you are with, it became unpleasant. The upstairs is extremely bland, just white walls and a lot of echo. Staff acknowledged my steak wasn't prepared correctly but at that point there wasn't much they could do. We wanted to give our German relatives a great dining experience but it was an expensive mediocre meal. Drinks were good. Our guests said the duck was good but that's all they said.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
I really felt that for the quality of the food. It was way overpriced. The selection of food choices was terrible. Not really something for everyone there not even a good salad. I love flavor, but I really found the Elm lacking. Service was wonderful, though people were kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
The Elm is our favorite restaurant in Bloomington. They are always able to accommodate our needs. The service is professional, friendly, and personable. The wait staff, bar staff, and front of the house are always on point.
We absolutely love the food here and have NEVER been disappointed. The seasonal menu is great and gives us an excuse to go more often.
The Elm also challenges our pallet to try things we never thought we would. This time, it was grilled cabbage with miso gastrique and pepita purée. I never thought I would eat squid ink pasta, but it was delicious. The carrot tartare with fermented shallots tasted like smoked salmon, so amazing and healthy!
We will always come back to The Elm. We’d love to sit at a chef’s table someday and watch the masters at work.
This is an independent, uncompensated review.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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