FARMbloomington

FARMbloomington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jennifer

   San Antonio4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful time celebrating our daughter’s graduation and Mother’s day. Wonderful experience!
   

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   Jennifer

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were amazing. Staff was accommodating and welcoming. Food was plentiful and delicious. It was very noisy in back room when we arrived but several groups left and then it was perfect. Definitely recommend!
   

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   Nanci

   Charlotte1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was able to spend Mother’s Day during the weekend of my son‘s graduation from IU. The food was so delicious! So diverse and fresh.
   

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   Allison

   Denver4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every single thing was excellent !!! The food , the ambiance , the red snapper Bloody Mary , the coffee, the waitress .. perfection!!! Thank you for a great send off from IU!!!
   

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   Adriana

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Super nice staff, just didn’t like the food especially for the price point of the fixed menu.
   

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   sarah

   New York City10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Bery underwhelming Graduation menu. Ehorbitantly priced for the quality. The special mushroom soup was like water! Have been before and liked it but this was greatly disappointing end to graduation weekend
   

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   Jackie VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Graduation weekend is challenging. Service was very slow despite the fact that the place was empty. We had 12:30 reservations and we sat down at 12:00. Almost all the tables were empty- clearly they spaced the reservation so they knew they wouldn’t get backed up. My point is despite the fact that it was empty, our food took forever. Special menu for this meal. Selection not that impressive. Food didn’t come out of the kitchen the way the menu described it. Just a disappointment all around. Have eaten there many times.
   

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   Sandra VIP

   Minneapolis2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Brunch starter food was horribly subpar. Main dishes were just so so.
   

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   Brett VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, top notch bar, great service. We have been there been many times and had a great graduation weekend. .
   

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    Kathy

    Dallas1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    We recently hosted a large family dinner at FARM Bloomington to celebrate a graduation, selecting it as our one formal meal during a busy weekend. While we were aware that FARM is on the more expensive side, we chose it for what we hoped would be a special, memorable evening. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. The reservation was made six months in advance, and despite attempting to make changes four months prior, the restaurant was inflexible with adjustments. Our party was seated at 7:00 p.m., yet by the time we ordered, several key menu items were already unavailable. The kitchen was unable or unwilling to accommodate food allergies, and even basic requests like serving gravy on the side were declined. Service throughout the evening was disappointing. Menus remained on the table for the duration of the nearly three-hour meal, and used dishes were never cleared—even as dessert was served. To-go boxes for dessert were brought out 45 minutes before we actually received our desserts, and empty glasses went unnoticed. Despite the gratuity being included or paid in advance, the wait staff showed little attentiveness. One server even rolled her eyes when we tried to move plates to a nearby table ourselves, and she never returned to help clear them. On a positive note, the manager was gracious and sincerely apologetic. He clearly understood our concerns and tried to make amends, but by then the damage had been done. It was embarrassing to have to raise these issues in front of extended family during what was supposed to be a celebratory evening. Overall, FARM Bloomington did not deliver on the level of service or food quality expected at its price point. While the ambiance and concept are appealing, the operational issues—especially in the kitchen and with staffing—make it unsuitable for important events. I would not recommend it for a large gathering or special occasion.
    

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