The best restaurants in Bloomington
47 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Schooners
RestaurantsSchooners keeps it Bloomington-classic with Gebby's Beer Batter Chicken, the King Tenderloin, and the Best Buffalo Wings in Town, plus a…
Schooners
RestaurantsThat Burger Joint
RestaurantsThat Burger Joint keeps it simple in the best way, with all-natural 100% Angus beef patties hand pressed on a hot flat top for those crispy…
That Burger Joint
RestaurantsYumz Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsWhen that craving hits, Yumz Asian Cuisine rolls out fresh sushi and Japanese favorites from a family-owned spot that actually cares. Treat…
Yumz Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsDR. McKay’s Bar & Grill
RestaurantsWhen wing cravings hit, DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill is the play for award-winning chicken wings in over a dozen sauces. If it’s not a wing day,…
DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill
RestaurantsARDOR Breads and Provisions
RestaurantsRelaxed bakery featuring croissants, sourdough bread and pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven.
ARDOR Breads and Provisions
RestaurantsTobin's Pizza
RestaurantsOld-school, kid-friendly Italian-American joint with pan pizza, spaghetti dinners & fried chicken.
Tobin's Pizza
RestaurantsCasa De Arte
RestaurantsLaid-back Mexican eatery featuring tacos, nachos, quesadillas, margaritas and other dishes, along with cocktails.
Casa De Arte
RestaurantsThe Lucca Grill
RestaurantsItalian-American dining & pizza since 1936 with an old-school vibe, antique bar & tin ceiling.
The Lucca Grill
RestaurantsSushi Primos
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering sushi rolls, crab rangoon, and other Asian fare.
Sushi Primos
RestaurantsSugar Wood-Fired Bistro
RestaurantsFunky, rustic cafe with outdoor seating featuring creative pizzas, handmade desserts & craft beers.
Sugar Wood-Fired Bistro
RestaurantsEggcellent Cafe
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly breakfast spot serving classic dishes, plus pancakes and omelets.
Eggcellent Cafe
RestaurantsRosie's Pub
RestaurantsAmerican taphouse serving flatbreads, burgers & pasta in Abraham Lincoln's former law office.
Rosie's Pub
RestaurantsThe Neon Bison
RestaurantsCasual, Nashville-inspired bar serving cocktails and comfort food staples, along with a breakfast menu and live music.
The Neon Bison
RestaurantsThai House
RestaurantsTraditional Thai fare is offered at this unassuming restaurant with vegetarian options & beer.
Thai House
RestaurantsJet's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsAnju Above
RestaurantsChic, upbeat tapas joint offering farm-to-table pizza, sushi, Korean pork buns & more.
Anju Above
RestaurantsEpiphany Farms Restaurant
RestaurantsOpen, rustic-chic eatery offering seasonal farm-to-table cooking with international influences.
Epiphany Farms Restaurant
RestaurantsKochi
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery with a large menu of sushi rolls and teriyaki dishes, plus an all-you-can-eat option.
Kochi
RestaurantsNom Nom Noodle
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving ramen bowls and sides such as crab rangoon and togarashi tots.
Nom Nom Noodle
RestaurantsBrass Pig Smoke & Alehouse
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving up smoked meats, sandwiches, and sides, including gluten-free options.
Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse
RestaurantsHarmony Korean BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for tabletop Korean BBQ and other traditional staples, plus beer and cocktails.
Harmony Korean BBQ
RestaurantsThe Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room
RestaurantsIntimate restaurant serving steak, salmon, scallops and other classic dishes. Wine and draft beer, plus cocktails, are offered.
The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room
RestaurantsKenny's Westside Pub
RestaurantsIrish-inspired hangout offering beer, pub grub & frequent entertainment such as live music.
Kenny's Westside Pub
RestaurantsFlingers Pizza Pub
RestaurantsEasygoing pizza parlor with bar snacks, customizable salads & a large craft beer menu.
Flingers Pizza Pub
RestaurantsThe Bar at BLACK BAND
RestaurantsRelaxed bar inside an award-winning distillery serving small plates and signature cocktails.
The Bar at BLACK BAND
RestaurantsThe 520 Cafe
RestaurantsCasual, clean neighborhood eatery serving breakfast, lunch & dinner options, such as waffles, fried chicken & biscuits.
The 520 Cafe
RestaurantsSaffron Social
RestaurantsModern eatery serving prime cuts of steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, and fries.
Saffron Social
RestaurantsAnnie's Eats BBQ And Catering
RestaurantsCasual, locally owned joint offering homemade BBQ, including pulled pork and brisket, plus sides.
Annie's Eats BBQ And Catering
RestaurantsShake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
RestaurantsCasual eatery and cocktail bar known for burgers and other fare, plus craft beers and wines.
Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
RestaurantsBarrel House
RestaurantsChill restaurant offering burgers, beers, and other comfort eats, plus kids' meals.
Barrel House
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
RestaurantsAvanti's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsStraightforward, family-friendly eatery serving pizza & Italian-American standards in cozy digs.
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Payaa
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly venue featuring pizzas, plus beer and cocktails.
Pizza Payaa
RestaurantsThe Westside Blono
RestaurantsCasual eatery that offers beer and wine, along with pizza and a buffet.
The Westside Blono
RestaurantsKobe Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsJapanese steakhouse featuring communal teppanyaki tables & a sushi bar in an upscale setting.
Kobe Japanese Steak House
RestaurantsGarden of Paradise
RestaurantsEasygoing, diner-style restaurant serving old-school American & Greek fare, plus breakfast all day.
Garden of Paradise
RestaurantsPop-Up Chicken Shop
RestaurantsSouthern-style joint serving fried chicken and burgers in a clean-cut space.
Pop-Up Chicken Shop
RestaurantsSmokin' Notes BBQ - East Peoria
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery serving up BBQ staples such as ribs, brisket, and pulled pork in a laid-back setting.
Smokin' Notes BBQ - East Peoria
RestaurantsFroth & Fork
RestaurantsRelaxed, friendly bar and eatery serving hot dogs, burgers, breakfast, pancakes, waffles and more.
Froth & Fork
RestaurantsBakery and Pickle
RestaurantsCozy speakeasy serving modern comfort food, craft cocktails, and local beers.
Bakery and Pickle
RestaurantsRhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
RestaurantsHip, casual riverfront cafe & bar with eclectic live music, coffee & a menu of global eats.
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe
RestaurantsGrady's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria with a unique sweet sauce, known for its sausage.
Grady's Pizza
RestaurantsAncho & Agave
RestaurantsVibrant eatery offering Mexican standbys such as tacos, fajitas and burritos, plus wine, beer and cocktails .
Ancho & Agave
RestaurantsThe Putt Club East Peoria
RestaurantsFamily-friendly venue featuring an indoor/outdoor mini-golf course, plus a restaurant and bar.
The Putt Club East Peoria
RestaurantsFort Jesse Cafe
RestaurantsCheerful cafe serving hearty, diner-style breakfast, burgers & salads in bright, welcoming digs.
Fort Jesse Cafe
RestaurantsJonah's Seafood House
RestaurantsStylish waterfront seafood eatery featuring a menu of surf 'n' turf, an oyster bar, chowder & more.
Jonah's Seafood House
RestaurantsKobe Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsConveyor-belt sushi joint offering a variety of cooked and uncooked options via rotating plates.
Kobe Revolving Sushi
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