Restaurants near Monroe Lake

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. Lennie's

4.7

Exceptional(408)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 24 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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2. Janko's Little Zagreb

4.8

Exceptional(3944)

$$$$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. FARMbloomington

4.5

Awesome(2064)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 13 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!”

4. C3 Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1094)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Bloomington

Booked 16 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.

5. Truffles

4.3

Awesome(368)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bloomington

Booked 3 times today

Truffles Restaurant is a fine dining establishment in Bloomington, Indiana serving Modern American cuisine. Guests can look forward to a menu featuring a variety of creative dishes prepared by Executive Chef Robert Adkins and his talented staff; as well as an eclectic offering of specials that change nightly. Truffles is well known for its impressive wine list that is as diverse as it is extensive. The 56 Degree Bar is another notable feature showcasing a lavish selection of spirits and innovative specialty libations. Other offerings include handmade desserts that rotate regularly and periodic wine tasting events. Whether guests are seeking a formal or casual dining experience, a friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff is here to accommodate!

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6. Upland Brewing Co - Bloomington

4.6

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 6 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.

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7. Feast Market & Cellar

4.1

Excellent(285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 4 times today

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

8. Che Bello

3.9

Excellent(57)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 11 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

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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(104)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 2 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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10. Dave & Buster's - Bloomington

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3.8

Excellent(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 11 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Massimo
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service and food! The steaks were perfectly cooked and the crab legs were excellent as well!!
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Janko's Little ZagrebPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Bloomington
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and service, ambiance is fun and energetic! thank you!
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FARMbloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.5
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Kim
Indiana •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We love C3! It’s in walking distance or driving down to it. It’s a great swanky bar that we love! We go down there by walking or in our car. The drinks are great and so is any food that we ordered there. We love the swanky bar in it, too!
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C3 BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Bloomington
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4.8
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Jean PaulVIP
Indiana •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
My wife and I always enjoy a wonderful meal here. The goat cheese appetizer is our favorite of all time!
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TrufflesPrice: Expensive• American• Bloomington
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4.3
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Al
Indiana •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 18, 2025
From the door to the table the staff was excellent. Plus, they did not have tattoos or a face full of pins--very refreshing! Food was good all around, nice lunch.
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Lennie'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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4.7

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