Restaurants in Bloomington
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Best Restaurants
“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.”
“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!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We had the best time at Da Vinci last weekend!!! ✨✨✨ 🍷🍝My son and I are Italian and Carter was our waiter. He is an incredible person!!! He’s a great asset for this awesome restaurant and the Carter, special pizza hands-down the most delicious pizza in the whole world and it should be a permanent item on the menu!!! ❤️🔥💯❤️🔥 Thank you so much for authentic Italian food and thank you so much for Carter. He is amazing. We love you guys, mama Laura, and Enzo.”
“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!”
“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.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“This restaurant has the BEST Korean food! Home style cooking, very reasonable prices and portion sizes. Highly recommend their seafood soup noodles and other soups like the spicy tofu soup and dry cabbage and short rib soup, but it’s all super good. The owners are so kind, grateful to have such a yummy restaurant in town!
Kid-friendliness: The owner is always so sweet to our little girl”
“Must try Korean restaurant in Bloomington. Amazing food and service.
The kimchi fries are incredible. They are, without exception, the elevation of the french-fry to its highest form. Bathed in a medley of sauces, the crispy kimchi provides the perfect texture and flavor balance to the crinkle cut fries. These fries have surpassed their humble beginnings as an oft neglected side, and have risen to the highest peaks of the culinary landscape; a meal in their own right.”
“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!”
“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!”
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“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!”
“1. The indoor atmosphere is comfortable and clean, and sports programs will be played on the TV. It is suitable for eating when there is a game.
2. The burger is very delicious and the portion is moderate
3. Onion rings are delicious
4. Milkshake is surprisingly delicious
5. Child seats are provided and there are changing tables in the toilets.
6. Friendly service attitude”
“The food was amazing and the service was top notch. We're from out of town and also haven't had Indian food before, so didn't know what to expect. We brought our two toddlers with us. The kids were a little chaotic and we broke a glass. The staff were so kind about it. We're looking forward to going back once the kids are older!”
“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!”
“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.”
“I absolutely love the drinks there, boba in general upsets my stomach but i go for the milk teas alone-honeydew and dalgona are top notch. The bobaristas obviously love their jobs and ive never had any issues. The one with the peace sign necklace and the one with the dark hair are usually working when i go in and theyre both so sweet! Highly reccomend. Also the takoyaki is comparable to that in tokyo.”
“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!”
“this place has sum good pizza and I will be back for other food it was so delicious”
24 Hour Restaurants
“My friend and I get food from here during our work break all the time. It is always fast, tastes good, clean. They also made too much food once and rather then throwing it out like many places do, they gave it to us for free. Thank you for your amazing service!”
“This place has quickly became our favorite breakfast spot in Bloomington. With local restaurants unfortunately being so inconsistent, this is a great option. Food is always fresh and extremely good. Nice portions and a huge menu selection. It is always a little busy on the weekends but that’s to be expected.”
“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.”
Takeout Restaurants
“We had the best time at Da Vinci last weekend!!! ✨✨✨ 🍷🍝My son and I are Italian and Carter was our waiter. He is an incredible person!!! He’s a great asset for this awesome restaurant and the Carter, special pizza hands-down the most delicious pizza in the whole world and it should be a permanent item on the menu!!! ❤️🔥💯❤️🔥 Thank you so much for authentic Italian food and thank you so much for Carter. He is amazing. We love you guys, mama Laura, and Enzo.”
“My partner and I wanted to go to Marco and Polo restaurant yesterday but Google map didn’t show they were booked. Since we did the long drive to Bloomington, we decided to go to a Korean Restaurant nearby. The name is Korea Restaurant and food is authentic and price is quite right for current economy and if you order fried dumpling 6 piece, you get to have all these other cool things with it. We ordered chicken teriyaki and beef bulgogi. The server is a Korean guy and he is extremely down to earth, approachable, and nice. I am glad we ended up with such an elevated experience despite the unfortunate incident.
It was my first time in an authentic Korean restaurant and I had watched lots of Korean TV series in my early twenties and I love how people make kimchi in their house. This kimchi was super delicious compared to what I used to buy at international markets.
Besides the kimchi, the most delicious pieces were cucumber in the vinegar sauce and then the fried vegetables dumplings.
Highly suggest their outdoor sitting.”
“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.”
“Oliver Winery is truly a gem nestled in the heart of Indiana. From the moment you arrive, the picturesque setting captures your attention with its beautiful vineyards and charming architecture. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to guide you through their extensive selection of wines.
The tasting experience is enjoyable, featuring a diverse range of wines that cater to every palate, from sweet to dry. Their fruit wines are particularly delightful, offering unique and refreshing flavors. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, making it the perfect spot to unwind with friends or family.
Overall, Oliver Winery is a must-visit destination for wine lovers and anyone looking to enjoy a wonderful day out. The combination of exceptional wines, stunning scenery, and warm hospitality makes it an experience you won’t soon forget!”
“One of the best coffee shops I have visited, and I include the ones I visited in the East and West coasts. Coffee is quality stuff, the pastries available are to die for (if you have the chance, get the tomato galette) and the staff is just the most awesome people. They will take time to talk to you and be really friendly (I think that's a plus, some other reviewers don't). I could literally talk for days with them. Good place to work, sturdy tables and good light.”
“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
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“We had a larger group including family from out of town, and they accommodated us easily!! The food and service were both great!!”
Cheap Eats
“Love Sleepers Bar. The owner and bartender are very friendly and personable, they make you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. The drinks are spot on and the atmosphere is great. The omelette and bloody mary the next morning is the best ever. Left there meeting new friends. Will definitely return”
“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!”
“This is a small, friendly bakery with some seats and tables that offers a host of desserts--cookies, cupcakes, muffins, donuts, etc.--as well as some savory items like sandwiches and patties. I got a bunch of things here, all delicious. It is the only all-vegan place within 25 miles--and so good!”
“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.”
“I always have a great experience stopping in Poindexter. The atmosphere is cozy and comforting, and their breakfast burrito is the best in town! The espresso-based beverages are always well made and delicious, and the rotating themed drink menus are so creative to see and try! (Past favorites include the Team Edward & the Mimikyu Mocha) 10/10 will always recommend!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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:)”
“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.”
“I was really impressed, especially with the service and her willingness to explain things to those of us who had never been there.
The food was delicious and other than my personal preference to have a few more veggies in my meals it was excellent!
Kid-friendliness: While not a kid geared place it was very welcoming.”
“Highly recommend. If you’ve never been to a hotpot, do what we did and come first thing when they open to learn. The staff was lovely and a huge help, teaching us. 10/10 amazing food, and not just because I cooked it myself haha.”
“this place is amazing I had one and I am definitely going back for another one”
“Best atmosphere and options of all the dining halls on campus. Food depends on the day though. I like the sandwich place and Asian for lunch. If there's nothing you like, Caliente always has the same things which are always good. Sometimes were cold though"”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“Service was incredibly slow today. We were seated and waited for 20 minutes before our order was taken. And we had to stop our waiter and ask for our order to be taken. He said yea I got a minute I felt like an inconvenience to our waiter. Food was excellent!!”
“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.”
“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”
“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!”
“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!”
“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”
Latest Reviews
“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”
“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.”
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“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!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“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!”
“1. The indoor atmosphere is comfortable and clean, and sports programs will be played on the TV. It is suitable for eating when there is a game.
2. The burger is very delicious and the portion is moderate
3. Onion rings are delicious
4. Milkshake is surprisingly delicious
5. Child seats are provided and there are changing tables in the toilets.
6. Friendly service attitude”
“They don’t serve you like they did before Covid but we’ve been a few times recently and the food is always fresh, the workers are polite when you do interact with them, and it’s as clean as a place like that can be. We stopped going during covid cause the food was never fresh, the workers were rude and didn’t want any interaction with a customer, and the place was dirty. I’m glad whatever changed, changed. We will keep going back.”
“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”