Best restaurants near me in Bloomington, IL

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1. Baxters American Grille

4.6

Exceptional(1285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bloomington / Normal

Booked 23 times today

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 view your favorite sports game with friends. Dinner Menu includes: Fresh seasonal entrees & appetizers including: Tuna Tartare, Drunken Stuffed Mushrooms, Hand Cut Steaks, Fresh Seafood & Signature Dishes such as our Herb Crusted Lamb Chops & Chicken Picatta.

2. Barrel House

4.3

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Bloomington / Normal

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Barrel House - your hub for good times, delicious bites, and a seriously chill vibe. With multiple locations to choose from, we're not your average bar and grill - we're the ultimate spot to hang out and unwind. Find your new go-to spot for burgers, appetizers, salads, wraps, signature favorites, quesadillas, tacos, pizzas, desserts, and even kids' meals. Our menu is flavor-packed that caters to all taste buds. From mouthwatering starters to hearty classics, like burgers and wraps, our food game is strong. And let's not forget about our unique beers on tap - each pour is a taste of something special that'll keep you coming back for more.

3. Revery

4.2

Awesome(157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bloomington / Normal

Booked 13 times today

Revery can be found tucked in a quaint neighborhood in Bloomington, Illinois. The building, once a locally famous restaurant, will be serving authentic American cuisine once more. Revery’s mission is to provide high-quality food & drinks for all those who wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambiance with skillful cooking into one extraordinary dining experience.

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4. Red Lobster - Bloomington - Eldorado Rd.

4.4

Awesome(15)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bloomington / Normal

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

5. Hamilton Walker's

4.8

Exceptional(1644)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Champaign

Booked 29 times today

Hamilton Walker's is the community's gathering place. Founded by three long-time residents of Champaign, this modern steakhouse with a chic 1940's Hollywood vibe is an inviting backdrop for meeting, dining, and socializing; for friends, family, and business; for toasting special events and celebrating life. Our mission is to offer memorable food and flawless service in an extraordinary setting. Stewarded by widely-respected culinarian, Chef Zachary Schweig, Hamilton Walker's never disappoints. The menu-created from the finest premium aged meats, freshest seafood, and hand-selected produce-offers a superior dining experience, presented with Hamilton Walker's signature flair.

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6. Jonah's Seafood House

4.7

Exceptional(1668)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Peoria/East Peoria

Booked 19 times today

Jonah’s Seafood House specializes in fresh seafood with a diverse mix of steak, chicken, and sandwich options. The menu is printed everyday to keep pace with seafood seasons and offers a wide variety of choices. Children’s menu, too! The house specialties change with the menu. The Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna is a Jonah’s Classic. The 2601 Oyster Bar is a casual, seat-yourself atmosphere set in a world class oyster bar. The menu is an exciting mixture of oyster bar selections from around the nation. New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, Tampa and Miami are all represented. The house specialty is a wide offering of flat breads and the signature Cuban sandwich. Jonah’s "Down Under" Banquet Bar & Grill is a banquet facility with capacity from 20-300. Jonah's offers river level views and the cook-to-order style will make your next function the talk of the town!

7. The FourNine

4.7

Exceptional(273)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Zion

Booked 13 times today

Small restaurant packed with an amazing menu, and cold beer. We give Mt Zion a flavor profile that you do not get in any other restaurant in town.

8. Midway Duck Inn

4.8

Exceptional(141)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Peoria City

Booked 2 times today

Megan & Todd invite you to the humble Midway Duck Inn. Our menu is printed DAILY! We post your celebrations on our menu. Join us for our Famous Pan-Fried Bone-In Chicken, the worlds Best Chicken Tenders or Juicy Chicken Breast Entrees! Get 'em Bombed! Our Lusty Pub Sandwiches range from our Half Pound Hamburger, Crispy Chicken or Catfish Sandwiches or Bite into our Two Fisted Filet Sandwich or Beefy-Cheesy Philly Cheesesteak! Our Waterside Catch includes Bluegill, Whole Catfish & Catfish Fillets! We also have many Seasonal Specials! Our Daily Specials are as follows: Wednesday-AYCE Fish & Chips, Thursday-Country Fried Steak, Chicken or Pork! Friday- Fresh Catch with Catfish Fillet, Saturday-Lobster Saturday, Sunday-Funday with Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf! No visit is Complete without a Batch of our World Famous Corn Fritters or Seasonal Fritters-Pineapple, Pumpkin, Chocolate Chip, Peach, Oreo, Blueberry and more! Check us out at midwayduckinn.com for updates. Who wants some?

9. William B's

4.6

Exceptional(233)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Peoria/East Peoria

Booked 9 times today

Enjoy a dining experience founded on flavor and built on exceeding expectations with succulent steaks, seafood, pasta and more! It's an experience you'll want to share...with cuisine you'll be tempted to keep all to yourself.

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10. Baxters American Grille - Champaign

4.6

Exceptional(700)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Champaign

Booked 12 times today

Baxters American Grille - Champaign offers seasonal menus that boast a variety of signature dishes that you can't get or find anywhere else. Our concept provides a variety of steaks, seafood, and chops accompanied with a management & chef team that are excited to offer a unique culinary experience. We offer a big-city dining experience in the Champaign area as well as private dining and catering events. Whether you stop in for one of our new signature martinis, or to dine in our upscale dining room, Baxters is the destination for you!

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Dana
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We arrived very early in the evening about 5:00 p.m. on a Saturday, a little ahead of our reservation and chose to sit at the bar. I only glanced in the dining room but it looked very nice and the bar was wonderful. The cocktail menu is fabulous. The service was great. Our drinks were fantastic and we just had small shareable plates, steak nachos and steak sliders. Both great!! This place had ample service staff, all seemed well trained, professional and polite. This place definitely made our list of locations to return to, highly recommend.
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Baxters American GrillePrice: Expensive• American• Bloomington / Normal
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4.6
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Dr. Jerry
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
Great service, food quality high, served hot. Good bread and a fabulous bourbon sour! We are regulars.
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Hamilton Walker'sPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Champaign
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4.8
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Jean Claude
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
This is my fourth time coming to Revery and I just love it. The food is always good, but their crème brûlée is my favorite! I also really enjoy their mocktails — super tasty and refreshing. The place feels cozy and the staff is always kind. Always happy to come back.
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ReveryPrice: Expensive• American• Bloomington / Normal
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4.2
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Chad
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
So good. 5 of 5 stars all categories. Will return soon.
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Red Lobster - Bloomington - Eldorado Rd.Price: Moderate• Seafood• Bloomington / Normal
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4.4
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Ryan
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Our server Zaria was amazing!!! Food was delish, service was exceptional, and such a cute place- will be back.
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Barrel HousePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Bloomington / Normal
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4.3

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Baxters American Grille

2. Barrel House

3. Revery

4. Red Lobster - Bloomington - Eldorado Rd.

5. Hamilton Walker's

6. Jonah's Seafood House

7. The FourNine

8. Midway Duck Inn

9. William B's

10. Baxters American Grille - Champaign

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