Restaurants in Bloomington

“The food was fantastic and the service was fire! We just had an awesome dining experience at their Bloomington location. The ladies working front of house killed it during a busy dinner rush - Thank you for your exceptional work. Highly recommend- we will be back.”

“Invite your family and friends and they won’t be disappointed.”

“Food is very good, The service is also very good & friendly. I have become a regular here. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a taste of Indian food.”

“Yummy food and friendly service!”

“Went there today for the first time. Great food, chef kissed delicious! Great service, friendly atmosphere. Wish my youngests food came out at the same time as the other 4 of us (his came out 10 minutes later and he’s 2) but portions were so big we had enough of our food to share as he didn’t eat his when it finally came. Otherwise delicious and would definitely recommend”

“Food is Always Amazing, Staff is always Friendly and Welcoming! I always make it a stop on my trips across Minnesota! Great Place!”

“awesome place to work... they treat their employees very well and always want to help the customer get what they want. Great place”

“The space may be small but is very clean, beautifully decorated and has a group of amazing staff. The breakfast skillet was loaded with scrumptious potatoes, sausage, onions, egg and cheese served with THE best tasting whole grain bread. The special Apple Fritter “not sure the rest” with the homemade dunking sauces were heavenly. Highly recommend, and yes it is worth the wait.”

“First time I visited since Veterans Day. Your sticker indicated a three percent service fee due to supply chain issues. Why don’t you just raise your prices to cover those issues. If the supply chaiin issues are solved you can offer a price rollback. I’ll find another place that posts their prices instead of service charging.”

“today was my first day visiting this location and it will not be my last. The food was spectacular and the service was outstanding. The atmosphere was very welcoming. I can’t believe it took me so long to find this beautiful gem. I will definitely be returning soon.”

“I cannot state more how much we love Pizza Novara! We’ve gone to Bloomington for summer vacation the past 3 years now and make sure we get to Pizza Novara at LEAST once every trip. We’ve yet to have anything disappointing or less than amazing. We have an incredibly picky toddler who devours her pizza every single time!”

“If there were more then 5 stars to give we would! Absolutely amazing food, staff and so quick! We were on our way thru town and live 4 hrs away and trying to figure out how and when to go back! Don't change a thing!”

“Lost my comment. Try again. On May 19th a group of family members went to the Bloomington Culvers. We were celebrating my grandsons grade school concert. I was unable to go up front to order and my son asked if someone could help me. Jose (spelling) I believe was the night manager. He came back to my table and took my order. He was so gracious and kind. I so appreciated his help. I didn't have the right walker and it would have been difficult without help to go up front. I can't thank him enough. It is so nice to go to a restaurant and know everyone is so friendly and willing to make your experience a good one. Thank you Don and Misty for such a wonderful crew. Now if you only had your fried chicken back on the menu, my favorite. See you soon”

“My daughter and I just had the *most* delicious lunch here! Highly recommend and we will be back! (This time we had Bangalore style masala dosa, onion dosa with chutney’s and sambar & a wonderful palak paneer with cardamom infused rice) but there is so much great South Indian food on this menu that I look forward to revisiting!”

“Honey, chicken salad to die for. Yum”

“This is my family’s new favorite Brazilian steakhouse. Excellent food and service! Everything was high quality and very well seasoned. The staff was responsive to our needs and friendly. We will definitely be back!”

“Now my favorite red lobster restaurant!!!
My server Joaquin was very nice and accommodating.
The crab legs and lobster were good. First time trying the lobster flat bread appetizer and it was delicious.
My family and I will definitely be back to this one.
Love the atmosphere”

“I visited the Bayshore location in Glendale, Wisconsin for lunch. I used the coupon for $5 off & it was absolutely outstanding. I will be back for sure.”

“Delicious food and drinks while your kids entertain themselves- love this place!!!”

“Had a great time and it was 10000% because of Micki. The food and vibe was basic olive garden but she really took the experience to a higher vibe with how welcoming and amazing her service and recommendations were. GIVE HER A RAISE!!!!”

“gone here many times and they've got great food!”

“TCG's food offerings are always delicious and beautifully presented. The chopped salad and the walleye (sauteed or fish-fry style) are two of our favorites. Two different soups drew rave reviews yesterday. Service is attentive and polished. Prices are moderate. This is our go-to restaurant at The Mall.”

“Great and Fresh!! Friendly service. Delicious Mango Lassi.”

“The chicken Alfredo was amazing! It's honestly hard to find good food and you guys deserve your recognition and flowers 💐👏🏿 Shout out to head culinary chef at MOA in Bloomington 🤘🏿🤗”

“Always good service & good food!”

“So much fun! We had a blast!”

“Very loud and busy. Everything was pretty average. Not bad just not great. You can tell that they survive in location allowing for average food and service. As long as neither are terrible they will be open and busy.”

“Been ordering it through Foodsby and finally decided to check out the restaurant, the street taco is amazing, they also make their own taco sauce, and it is very tasty. Will be back soon!”

“Efrain provided excellent service and recommendations! We will definitely come back again!”

“The Truffle Garlic Sourdough bread is simply delicious
Paired that with the Skunaa Bay Salmon to make a perfect dinner.
Amy the waitress was supper pleasant and attentive.
The chef took consideration of my lactose allergies and ensured there was no cheese on my bread”

“Love the manager he was announcing the customers name and having fun im from Madison Wisconsin we need that energy up there”

“I stopped by this Taco Bell today and honestly didn’t expect to be this impressed. The moment I walked in, the energy felt good. The staff were genuine, friendly, and fast, the kind of people who actually look at you and make you feel welcome instead of just rushing you through a line.

The place itself is spotless. Clean tables, clean floors, clean counters. Even the parking lot has plenty of space, which is rare these days. It makes the whole visit feel easy and stress free.

And the music… surprisingly good. Not too loud, not boring. Just the right vibe while you eat.

But the part that really took me back was the tray. They still serve your food on a tray here. It sounds small, but it reminded me of the old days when places cared about the dine-in experience. It feels respectful, like they actually want you to enjoy your meal instead of rushing you out with a paper bag.

Overall, this location hit all the right notes for me. Clean, welcoming, well-run, and a little nostalgic in the best way. I’ll definitely come back.”

“Great place for small get togethers but not not weddings unless it’s very small”

“I’m Batman…………………………………..”

“Always good service, yummy Big Mac & Fries Chocolate mint Shake !”

“Aroma of the nuggets is a stench i hold close to my heart.”

“At this location I found strong WiFi, quick service, really tasty food: the burger was clearly put together with care and I enjoyed hot, fresh fries alongside a trip down memory lane with a fruit punch to drink. Ketchup pumps were charged, and per an earlier review the thermostat had been raised so I was comfortable coming in from a warm evening.”

“We stopped in on Sunday December 14th because we saw a coupon in the MOA coupon book for a free beverage. Never did I think we would have the experience we did. Shout-out to Ty for engaging in conversation with my son and I. He pointed out my son's hat (he collects Pokemon pins) and was so nice and hyped up my son so much. We had a wonderful time and he also sent us home with a bunch of Capital One swag. We have told so many people about our experience and we will definitely be back. Should also mention the Cinnamon Maple Latte with Cold Foam is to die for. We really need more genuine people like Ty in this world.”

“Good food, great time😊😊”

“Welcome to the neighborhood Nine Mile!! First timer…loved the beer, pretzels, popcorn. Very knowledgeable staff. Patio was being constructed when we were there, looks awesome. One suggestion, please consider changing the uncomfortable chairs (tables of two) by the windows looking over the patio. Fortunately, we were able to find bar chairs to move to where we met other customers who moved for the same reason. We’ll be back to enjoy the patio! Cheers!”

“Huge portions and delicious!”

“I am a fan of small locally owned coffee shops and WSP is one of my long time favorites. Thanks Mary!”

“Such good sandwiches. fast and affordable too.”

“Update: this is my favorite pho spot in the Mpls area. I’ve tried a lot of places and will continue, this is my favorite.
This place was just about packed on Wednesday evening (5:30pm).

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Yum all the way through my pho soup. Is that clove I smell. Yum, again.
Egg rolls were nice.
Pork wontons weren’t my favorite.
Really nice chili pepper church oil.”

“This place is excellent and everyone is so sweet too!”

“I go to the Bloomington location. Great food and nice staff.”

“Nice service good food price is little high but ok”

“The London Fig was excellent. Perfect for a snowy cold day.”

“Our new favorite place to get takeout Chinese! Food is fresh hot and excellent tasting.”

“I was impressed with the quality of the meals. I tried some of their appetizers (including a garlic Naan), main dish (Kabuli Pulao) and to finalize a great Saffron tea with a Baklava (tasty desert)! It was a cozy place full of joy and great flavors!”

“Duuuudeeee. These burritos are so good. It might be “extra” for queso and extra sour cream but honestly worth it knowing the fresh flavor about to enter my mouth.

Staff is always very kind as well”

“Absolutely delicious! You will not be disappointed with any of their unique desserts or refreshing drinks! 5 out of 5”

“Smokestack Express is hands-down one of the best BBQ experiences I’ve ever had. The smoked brisket was truly the best I’ve had in my entire life—perfectly tender, flavorful, and packed with that amazing smoky depth you only get from people who really know what they’re doing. The macaroni and cheese was incredibly creamy and cheesy, and the cornbread muffin paired with it was spot-on. The location is great, the atmosphere feels welcoming, and the service was outstanding from start to finish. You can tell they genuinely care about the food and their guests. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. Smokestack Express is an absolute must-try! 🔥🍽️”

“I’m so glad that there’s a new bakery in Bloomington that makes some amazing cookies, breads and pastries from Guatemala! So delicious! You won’t be disappointed!”

“Chai latte with oat milk and a half pump of marshmallow syrup is legit one of the best things I've ever had at a coffee shop!”

“Just great food - I am a creature of habit with my bacon cheeseburger purchases, but I tried the patty melt this visit. I was not disappointed - it was fantastic! I will be ordering it next time, too! (They also have great fries and onion rings!)”

“Great people and great drinks”

“we thoroughly enjoyed our classic lobster 🦞 roll. It did not disappoint!”

“I had to take my daughter here. She told me she had never been to Applebee's. I said you have to go to Applebee's once in your life if you live in the midwest”

“Great food and speedy friendly service!”

“The food was super fresh and just overall amazing! Kevin and staff made sure we were taken care of from the moment we walked in!”

“bonito el lugar si volvemos a qui”

“Caribou Coffee is my go-to caffeine haven when in Minneapolis, and the Carmel High Rise is my personal love language. Whether it’s hot enough to reheat your soul, iced like your ex’s heart, or blended smoother than your favorite playlist—this drink does not disappoint.

The staff? They’re like the barista version of golden retrievers: friendly, efficient, and possibly too good for this world. Every visit feels like a tiny coffee vacation. If sipping caramel-covered joy while basking in good vibes sounds like your thing, grab your cup and join the cult—I mean, club.”

“The Old Minneapolis cocktail is a nice, sweet version of an old fashioned.
Cheese curds are lightly battered and lightly fried. Perfectly melted cheese inside. Very nicely done.
Walleye had good flavor with a nice butter sauce.
Waitress Ashley took great care of me.”

“Great dining experience!!”

“Great staff and they give very good service too. There have been many times they have brought my food right to my table. So they take customer service to the next level. Love the breakfast sandwich.”

“Zantigo is excellent. I usually order their green chili burrito, with two hot chilitos. Very yummy. (you have to slurp the burrito. hahaha)”

“Surprisingly good food for a mall food court!
I had the Greek salad with lamb, a piece of baklava, and some falafel — everything was fresh and flavorful. The lamb was juicy, the salad crisp, and the falafel had that perfect crunch.
Quick service and friendly staff too.
Definitely a solid spot to grab a bite while shopping at Mall of America.”

“Absolutely love this place! All of their drinks are phenomenal. I, especially love the brown sugar crème brûlée bubble tea. So, good! The service is always impeccable, and friendly. The store itself is cute, and always neat. I would definitely recommend!”

“We've seen others post about this cute little cotton candy shop before but we never ever actually got the chance to stop by and check it out until today! It was so much fun for the kiddos! Could not decide on which character to try. Ended up with the Big Pig! 🐷 Lady was very polite. She even offered everyone samples while we watched and waited for her to make the cotton candy pig. So very talented! It was very cool to watch how she put it all together! This place will most definitely be a place we would have to stop by again and again, whenever we're back at the MOA! Thanks much!”

“We have the privilege of being able to worship Jesus with the founder of Baking Betty’s. The cookies are almost as amazing as she is! I would highly recommend these gourmet cookies over any other bakery! A must try! Thank you Emily!”

“Phenomenal food. Their pizza is great. Their chopped salad is great. Their sandwiches and wraps are great. They're festive, friendly, and fast. Been going here for years now.

Will post pictures later.”

“Nikolas Bakery has been a go to for my family and I for years. We love their selection of products, especially their delicious muffins! Lately, we have seen and enjoyed a number of new items that showcase vegetables in yummy form. Keep up the good work!”

“Great service, delicious healthy food. Try the sambusa!”

“We had their French dip with fries. Everything tasted great! Tomato bisque was extraordinary!!! Bread that was served with it melted on my mouth. We are from Hudson, WI. We will visit the Woodbury location for sure! Oh, I might add, great service which is hard to come by now days.”

“Visited 01MAY2023 for lunch. There was only one waitress working who also served as hostess so it took a while for my party of three to get seated. When we did get seated the hostess/waitress told us that we could sit anywhere.
I ordered the cowboy club sandwich and tater tots which didn't take too long to arrive. The club sandwich was good but the tater tots were a bit cold.
Visited again 17NOV2025 for dinner. The service was excellent. Plenty of staffing with friendly staff.
Unfortunately, my meal was disappointing. I ordered the small cowboy cookout platter. My 3 meat selections were pork ribs, beef brisket, and chicken wings. The ribs and brisket came with sauce on them. I'm not a fan of the sauce and should've ordered it on the side. All 3 meats were dry. The positive is there was plenty of meat for $22, unfortunately none of it tasted good. The dinner came with baked beans and coleslaw which were actually good. You get a 3rd side with this platter so you better have an appetite if you're eating alone.”

“4 Stars – Crêpes, Romance & a Little Paris in Bloomington 🥐✨ It was one of those mornings where you want breakfast to feel like a little love story. We slipped into Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café on the north end, first floor of Mall of America, and for an hour, the world outside could wait. The space was effortlessly elegant, the kind of place where you linger a little longer, and the staff—guided by an attentive general manager—made it feel as if our table was the only one that mattered. We shared the Nordic Crêpe, bursting with savory flavor, and the Bonne Maman—French for good mother and as sweet as its name. I sipped an Iced Strawberry Matcha that was so pretty it felt like wearing pearls before noon. Everything was délicieux, the kind of food you want to both savor slowly and order again immediately. We almost ordered a third crêpe but stopped ourselves, deciding instead to save that moment for another day… with our daughter at the table. Because isn’t the best part of a perfect morning knowing you get to fall in love with it all over again?”

“Very delicious !! Specially the CHURRO ! My favorite . But the worker was rude she didn’ t explain to Us what was the first,second and third step. She gave us an attitude when she asked the questions and we were all lost lol it was our first time trying them😐.”

“a must visit every time I come to the mall”

“Fantastic bagels and even better customer service! Both the gentlemen working the register and making my order were incredibly friendly and helpful when making my order. One of the best bruegger's in the cities!”

“Great place to meet with friends”

“Davanni's has always had THE BEST customer service, especially if you contact them through the website. It is fast, personalized, and there is always a resolution.”

“Love the manager he was announcing the customers name and having fun im from Madison Wisconsin we need that energy up there”

“First time today! Very good! By far the best subs around! Very welcoming when you enter. Will definitely drive the 70 miles to come back. Thanks”

“Lost my comment. Try again. On May 19th a group of family members went to the Bloomington Culvers. We were celebrating my grandsons grade school concert. I was unable to go up front to order and my son asked if someone could help me. Jose (spelling) I believe was the night manager. He came back to my table and took my order. He was so gracious and kind. I so appreciated his help. I didn't have the right walker and it would have been difficult without help to go up front. I can't thank him enough. It is so nice to go to a restaurant and know everyone is so friendly and willing to make your experience a good one. Thank you Don and Misty for such a wonderful crew. Now if you only had your fried chicken back on the menu, my favorite. See you soon”

“First time I visited since Veterans Day. Your sticker indicated a three percent service fee due to supply chain issues. Why don’t you just raise your prices to cover those issues. If the supply chaiin issues are solved you can offer a price rollback. I’ll find another place that posts their prices instead of service charging.”

“Our new favorite place to get takeout Chinese! Food is fresh hot and excellent tasting.”

“Nicole, James and your waitress with the last name Dixon were outstanding! The food was amazing and so were the drinks! The staff was very friendly! All I wanted for my birthday was bubba gumps and the one by us closed so it was worth driving from chicago to go eat there.”

“Hands down best tacos I've ever had! Fresh ingredients and beef. Is really flavorful! Tastes really good with the watery sauce that comes with. Nice and spicy too.”

“Food is very good, The service is also very good & friendly. I have become a regular here. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a taste of Indian food.”

“very good food, love the mango.”

“Welcome to the neighborhood Nine Mile!! First timer…loved the beer, pretzels, popcorn. Very knowledgeable staff. Patio was being constructed when we were there, looks awesome. One suggestion, please consider changing the uncomfortable chairs (tables of two) by the windows looking over the patio. Fortunately, we were able to find bar chairs to move to where we met other customers who moved for the same reason. We’ll be back to enjoy the patio! Cheers!”

“Service was fantastic - they were helpful, fast and friendly. Food was delicious! Their pita bread was warm and tasty. We tried the mushroom, falafel, and traditional potato samosa rolls. The potato samosa rolls were scrumptious and we will be coming back for more!!”

“The steak and chicken is really good paired with veggies and sauce one of my favorite places to eat.”

“6/24/24: The first ever Rainforest Cafe that opened on February 3, 1994 first floor at Rainforest Cafe third floor Relocated on January 22, 2016) first time back to rain forest cafe. Since July 2016 Enjoy Everyone”

“Went in on a Friday evening on a date & had a great experience. They weren’t busy, but I was not complaining. My food: fresh, my drinks: great, service: timely & quick. It’s expensive but I think it was worth it!”

“First time I visited since Veterans Day. Your sticker indicated a three percent service fee due to supply chain issues. Why don’t you just raise your prices to cover those issues. If the supply chaiin issues are solved you can offer a price rollback. I’ll find another place that posts their prices instead of service charging.”

“Food is very good, The service is also very good & friendly. I have become a regular here. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have a taste of Indian food.”

“The food was fantastic and the service was fire! We just had an awesome dining experience at their Bloomington location. The ladies working front of house killed it during a busy dinner rush - Thank you for your exceptional work. Highly recommend- we will be back.”

“Love the manager he was announcing the customers name and having fun im from Madison Wisconsin we need that energy up there”

“Matt was amazing best server I’ve had in awhile”

“Great food friendly service great place to take family and friends for some good eats 🔥🔥🔥🔥10/10 must try again and again ….”

“Visited 01MAY2023 for lunch. There was only one waitress working who also served as hostess so it took a while for my party of three to get seated. When we did get seated the hostess/waitress told us that we could sit anywhere.
I ordered the cowboy club sandwich and tater tots which didn't take too long to arrive. The club sandwich was good but the tater tots were a bit cold.
Visited again 17NOV2025 for dinner. The service was excellent. Plenty of staffing with friendly staff.
Unfortunately, my meal was disappointing. I ordered the small cowboy cookout platter. My 3 meat selections were pork ribs, beef brisket, and chicken wings. The ribs and brisket came with sauce on them. I'm not a fan of the sauce and should've ordered it on the side. All 3 meats were dry. The positive is there was plenty of meat for $22, unfortunately none of it tasted good. The dinner came with baked beans and coleslaw which were actually good. You get a 3rd side with this platter so you better have an appetite if you're eating alone.”

“My daughter and I just had the *most* delicious lunch here! Highly recommend and we will be back! (This time we had Bangalore style masala dosa, onion dosa with chutney’s and sambar & a wonderful palak paneer with cardamom infused rice) but there is so much great South Indian food on this menu that I look forward to revisiting!”

“Lost my comment. Try again. On May 19th a group of family members went to the Bloomington Culvers. We were celebrating my grandsons grade school concert. I was unable to go up front to order and my son asked if someone could help me. Jose (spelling) I believe was the night manager. He came back to my table and took my order. He was so gracious and kind. I so appreciated his help. I didn't have the right walker and it would have been difficult without help to go up front. I can't thank him enough. It is so nice to go to a restaurant and know everyone is so friendly and willing to make your experience a good one. Thank you Don and Misty for such a wonderful crew. Now if you only had your fried chicken back on the menu, my favorite. See you soon”

“Jim, our server, was awesome. Very friendly and helpful. Hosted a friendly environment for us! Taste was delicious (try the Pepperoni Smash Burger)!”

“The space may be small but is very clean, beautifully decorated and has a group of amazing staff. The breakfast skillet was loaded with scrumptious potatoes, sausage, onions, egg and cheese served with THE best tasting whole grain bread. The special Apple Fritter “not sure the rest” with the homemade dunking sauces were heavenly. Highly recommend, and yes it is worth the wait.”

“gone here many times and they've got great food!”

“This is my first time trying Scramblin’ egg and let me tell you it is the best breakfast burrito out there and will totally be back and hopefully can stay as a brick and motor store as I think they will be successful at the Bloomington location!!!!”

“We were looking for an ice cream place that wasn't in the mall and where we could sit for a while. Staff was very friendly, flavors were great. I personally really enjoyed the passion fruit and the tres leches. Some cute photo ops. We also watched someone else order a snack which looked so yummy and fresh. There may have been some food envy. Anyhow would recommend and we will be back.”

“Very good waffle with ice cream, the ice cream is sooo tasty even though is just vanilla, waffle is also good and tasty! Kinda wished it had more than just one strawberry”

“Leave your prejudice behind because this market is a trip. This is like going to East Africa. A Somalian restaurant and market located around the corner from the Mall of America, perhaps a mile down the street from MOA. The food is original and there are no big thrills, East African cuisine as you’d get in Somalia or Kenya. The food is tasty and it’s a hub for Somali cabbies (taxi) drivers. There is a market too. Worth to get camel meat from the tiny meat market. There is a little room for the men but I’ve never seen there any women. Worth exploring every aisle in the market.”