Best Fun Restaurants in Bloomington

12 restaurants available nearby

1. FARMbloomington

4.5

Awesome(2025)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 29 times today

FARMbloomington celebrates the best of the heartland and Indiana. Products and produce utilized in dynamic, innovative and flavorful dishes translate into “real food for real people!”

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2. Janko's Little Zagreb

4.8

Exceptional(3896)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Bloomington

Booked 18 times today

Open since 1973, Janko's Little Zagreb has become one of Bloomington's finest dining traditions as one of the best steakhouses in the Midwest. Perfect for large groups as well as small intimate celebrations, Janko's has been providing exceptional food and service in a casual, family friendly atmosphere for more than 40 years!Come enjoy our famous spicy meatballs or one of our USDA Choice steaks, hand cut daily and grilled to perfection. We also have delicious seafood entrees as well as vegetarian options available.Find the perfect wine pairing for your meal from Janko's extensive bottled wine list. We have over 100 wines by the bottle and more than a dozen house wines by the glass to choose from.We accept reservations every evening as well as walk-in tables based on our availability. You can make reservations online or over the phone. Once you're here you'll see what makes Janko's Little Zagreb such a uniquely special dining experience!

3. Che Bello

3.3

Good(55)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 5 times today

Where Italian Cuisine FindsNew LifeExperience the rebirth of your favorite Italian dishes. Our mission is to provide our guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy

4. La Una Cantina

3.5

Very Good(12)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Bloomington

From tacos and tortas to cochinita and sweet potatoes, La Una Cantina puts a modern spin on traditional Mexican dishes. We offer a wide variety of dishes, including many vegan/vegetarian and gluten free options!Our dishes have a large influence from the state of Oaxaca, known for it’s traditional Mexican cuisine. We value the importance of traditionality, and represent that in our dishes.

5. Lennie's

4.8

Exceptional(381)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 11 times today

At Lennie's, you'll likely find IU professors enjoying pints after class, groups catching a bite after an IU Auditorium performance, or couples enjoying a first date. Lennie's friendly, cozy environment, and great food attract a diverse crowd. Lennie's supports local farmers and believes in sustainably sourced ingredients. We're also proud to serve Bloomington Brewing Company's unfiltered, artisan ales, fresh from the source.

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6. Upland Brewing Co - Bloomington

4.6

Exceptional(46)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 21 times today

Our headquarters in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana is not just a restaurant & bar. It’s a throwback to pubs of old, where friends & neighbors gather to share old stories & create new ones. We’ve been brewing local beer here since 1998. And just like our beer, we’ve continued to innovate & reimagine over the years.Pair your pint with a carefully crafted menu featuring locally sourced ingredients & plenty of creative options for vegetarians. Spring through Fall, cozy up on our patio where both human & dog children are welcome.

7. The Vault

3.3

Good(8)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 1 time today

Unlock your new Hoosier hangoutNow Open Five Days a Week with an Expanded Menu! A brand new pub located in the heart of IU’s campus. Whether you’re looking to have dinner before a show, watch the Hoosiers play, grab a drink after work, or soak up campus views from the patio, The Vault Pub has something for everyone. With a menu full of classic pub grub appetizers, entrees, and desserts, you won’t walk away hungry. Plus, there’s an ample beer and wine list, with a heavy focus on local offerings. All ages can enjoy the food and fun that The Vault Pub has to offer!

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8. Feast Market & Cellar

4.8

Exceptional(279)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 11 times today

Feast local. Feast organic. Feast Often. Serving the freshest ingredients from local vendors.

9. C3 Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1043)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bloomington

Booked 24 times today

C3….Next door, next level. What does that mean? We’re your neighbors. We live next door and we want to invite you into our home to give you a “next level” customer experience while you enjoy our “next level” design in our sophisticated, comfortable, eclectic atmosphere. We want to impress your palate with our hand-crafted cocktails and innovative, farm to table cuisine. We’ll learn your name, become your good friends and give you some of the best hospitality and service you’ve ever experienced. Let’s meet at C3.Please note:All reservations are subject to a 2 hour time limit.We do not reserve tables on our patio.

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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bloomington

3.8

Excellent(90)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 4 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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OpenTable Diner
Indiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was amazing! Biscuits are always a major highlight of brunch at Farm.
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FARMbloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.5
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jak
Indiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A great variety of very freshly well prepared food. Very pleasant atmosphere, the best service in town. The best value of anywhere in this town.
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Lennie'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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4.8
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Jackie
Jackson Hole / Wyoming •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our steaks were wonderful. Cooked to perfection. A small salad and a baked potato came with it. The place has IU lights everywhere, small, lots of tables. We had reservations, seemed like everyone did. We there early and were seated 15 minutes prior to our reservation time. It was a Tuesday and seemed busy, but not rushed. The staff was great. Quick and efficient. Expensive, but I would definitely go again for a special occasion.
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Janko's Little ZagrebPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bloomington
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4.8
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Bradley
Indiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
Great drinks and atmosphere! Accommodating to large groups!
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La Una CantinaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Bloomington
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3.5
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George
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 28, 2024
We have walked past and overlooked this wonderful restaurant for years and were pleasantly surprised this weekend. The food was great and the service friendly and attentive.
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Che BelloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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3.3

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. FARMbloomington

2. Janko's Little Zagreb

3. Che Bello

4. La Una Cantina

5. Lennie's

6. Upland Brewing Co - Bloomington

7. The Vault

8. Feast Market & Cellar

9. C3 Bar

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bloomington

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