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Illinois, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bloomington
Reviews on American food in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. Surrounded on all sides by rolling green farmland, Bloomington is a hub of activity offering attractions and events for all seasons. Take the kids to Grady's Family Fun Park for games, rides or a round of mini golf. Lace up your skates and glide across the rink at Pepsi Ice Center, or take to the Constitution Trail for jogging and cycling in the summer or cross-country skiing in the winter. You'll have no trouble teeing off in the Bloomington-Normal area, home to five golf courses.
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10. Cracker Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 229 reviews
Half Restaurant. Half Store. All Country
Reviewed By ellenkay
We enjoyed stopping here for Breakfast as Bloomington is halfway to our destination in Chicago. Great food, good service, fast.
9. Jim's Steak House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By 360philipe
Jim's has been around Bloomington/Normal for a very long time and few people remember it as the Brittany. The namesake of Jim's famous salad dressing. Had steak tonight the larger prime rib came with baked potato and a choice soup or the Brittany Salad (choose the name sake). Prices are steep so be prepared but it is a great experience fantastic service and a classy atmosphere - even though it is an old establishment and gives that old time feel - it is clean and fresh.
8. BraiZe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 84 reviews
At BraiZe our mission is to serve only the freshest ingredients at reasonable prices. We have a small menu with big tastes and take pride in making our menu items with fresh ingredients. We offer a full menu from 11am - 9:00pm Tuesday thru Sunday and bar
Reviewed By WItraveler2000
The food was good but way overpriced for what you received. Kind of a arrogant attitude with the staff. The staff praised the food but didn't think it was that good. Probably won't be back again.
7. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
Overall Ratings
4 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Beachman2142
Ok.. unbuckle your pants, and have a seat. Here comes some of the most tender and delicious bbq in illinois. Chain or no chain, this place delivers on flavor and potions. We eat here about 6 times a year. Come from out of town, and try to not fall asleep on the drive home from the food Coma I give myself each time from stuffing myself...Highly recommend..
6. Rosie's Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 142 reviews
American pub featuring an eclectic menu and great drinks with a cozy atmosphere in Abraham Lincoln's old Law office in historic downtown Bloomington Il
Reviewed By OHIOMedic
Cool vibe and we love the history. Service was above average and food was phenomenal! I had the BLT flatbread- probably the best flatbread Iâve ever eaten. Hubbyâs seafood Alfredo was also amazing.
5. Medici
Overall Ratings
4 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Telkontar
It has been more than six years since I last reviewed this restaurant and in that time the food has steadily declined in quality. Recently tried lunch and dinner two days in a row and found the food was consistently of mediocre quality. The burger bun was dense and undercooked. The burger meat flavor seemed under seasoned. The turkey sandwich the next day lunch was insubstantial and fell apart. The fries were good. Although the food was mediocre, the service and the beer remain good. The kitchen needs intervention.
4. Fort Jesse Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Pursuing a vision of fun, fresh, homemade fare; in an unpretentious and uplifting atmosphere. Open 7 days/week.
Reviewed By Taylor B
My wife and I planned to stop in Bloomington-Normal for lunch on our drive home from St. Louis to Chicago. My pre-trip research indicated that Fort Jesse Cafe offered the top-rated lunch in the twin city area. When we got there, however, we learned that breakfast was the local favorite. In our view, lunch was good enough. Located at 1531 Fort Jesse Road, west of Veteran's Parkway, in Normal, it is a cheerful cafe serving diner-style breakfast, burgers and salads from 6 to 2 Monday through Friday and from 7 to 2 on Saturday and Sunday. If you want to find out what's going on in football or basketball at Illinois State University or the local high schools or what the St. Louis Cardinals (not the Chicago Cubs) are doing, you'll find lots of conversation at Fort Jesse Cafe. Between bites. My wife had a Midwest salad with chicken on Romaine lettuce with black beans, corn, white cheddar, fried onion rings, tomatoes, red cabbage, carrots and house-made BBQ sauce and a chicken BLT sandwich with chicken breast, bacon, egg over hard, lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli on grilled sourdough with grilled chips. I started with a bowl of Cajun gumbo with shrimp, andouille, chicken and Cajun vegetables topped with white rice and served with jalapeno cornbread and a Ray's burger with an Angus beef patty, bacon, gouda, fried onion rings, chipotle aioli and house-made BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with fries. It sounds as good as it tasted. Two hands full of delicious. Wonder how they handled the Cardinals getting swept?
3. Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works
Overall Ratings
4 based on 744 reviews
DESTIHL(R) Restaurant - Normal is two amazing worlds merged into one: the fusion of craft beer and artisan foods. We are a growing gastrobrewpubTM concept which creatively combines and reinvents craft beer and full-flavored dishes from America's melting p
Reviewed By John E
two families celebrating college student birthday, October 2019easy to find, easy to park.lots of seating broken up into several areas by high walls. nice bar seating area w/ TV'swas not overly impressed by their in house beer selections; if you like IPAs you'll be happy; not much on the lager side; they do offer several flight options.their food is very good. appetizers... try the asparagus sticks, tasty; entrees.. sea bass, trout, pork chops, chicken sandwiches.. all were very good... wife & I thought the highlight of our dishes was the accompanying items.ambiance is a bit loud due to the high flat walls but our table of eight seemed to all be able to communicate fine... even with other tables seated close by.service was excellent!would i go back?yes, but only for the food. they've got a really good looking menu.Thank you for the feedback; we're glad you and your group enjoyed your visit. We'll be certain to pass along your suggestions in regards to the beer list to our brewer. We're always focused on having a variety in regards to styles and seasonal options. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit.Cheers.
2. Baxter's American Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 338 reviews
Experience the contemporary decor, freshly made entrees from our professional chef and exceptional service. The restaurant offers seating for groups from 1- 80. Our outdoor patio is perfect for the summer evenings and our lounge is an exciting setting to
Reviewed By rockydogz1
Went with six friends who live in the area on a Sunday night at 6:30 pm. There were only 4 other tables in the entire restaurant. We ordered drinks which took 15 minutes to get. Ordered dinner and the calamari appetizer which came 30 minutes later and was cold and they then brought another which was better. Ordered unsweetened ice tea and requested a sugar substitute 4 different times and finally went and asked the hostess if she could please get me some. Took 30 minutes to get it!!! Asked for a refill on my ice tea and our wait person filled my glass with ice tea out of a pitcher and had to request ice as it was warm. Finally got or entrees 1 hour and 30 minutes later ( and the place was dead). Friend ordered the jambalaya which was so spicy he could barely eat it, but didnât say anything. Wife ordered the shrimp cocktail which was terrible. My salmon was ordered medium rare and came way over cooked. Absolute disaster and how this place gets good ratings is beyond me. Iâd give it a minus 3 if possible.
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1. Epiphany Farms Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Epiphany Farms believes in creating a new food system that provides exceptional food with a sustainable future. Epiphany Farms combines products from its land with those of local producers to supply the ever-changing, always seasonal menu. Our mission is
Reviewed By RoadCruisingMom
My daughter and I had dinner here to end our first day of a girls trip. Sean, our server, provided impeccable service and answered all our questions regarding our curiosities about the delicious menu. We ordered five starters/small plates and as he and others brought them all to the table, we felt pampered and as if we were having an important celebration! Well, of course we were... we were celebrating another amazing Epiphany Farms experience! We give kudos to Sean and to the chef!The sweet corn soup with flan... I could eat this every day! The starters varied from Summer Squash Napolean, which was so good and served with ricotta, the bruschetta , which was exactly perfect, and the cornflake chicken. I could stop right here, because itâs âthe bestâ chicken my daughter or I have had. .... it would be sad, though, for Me to complete this without mentioning the dessert. We shared the chocolate soufflé, served with homemade caramel corn, fresh berries, caramel sauce, fresh whipped peanut butter, and chocolate. That dessert alone also, would be a good reason to travel back to Bloomington. And although that would mean a four Hour drive for us, it is not out of the question!Buon appetito!
Bloomington Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bloomington
