Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Bloomington / Normal

We had a wonderful waitress and experience at Jonah’s on Saturday night. My husband order shrimp with his filet and the kitchen plated fried shrimp instead of grilled. My husband didn’t mind, but the waitress noticed and was quick to make it right. The grilled shrimp that he ordered were going to be a 15 minute wait, so she gave us a free dessert instead. The food was amazing, and the service was top notch.

My wife and I celebrated Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2025. We both ordered the surf and turf (steak and lobster) from the special valentine menu which included baked potatoes and asparagus, as well as a salad. Both steak and lobster were a good size and were very succulent. As an appetizer we had baked goat cheese with garlic crostinis. It was also very delicious. The ambience was fitting for the occasion and the service was good. Overall we had a great dining experience.

What a wonderful evening my friends and I had at Hamilton Walker's for Galentine's Day!!! Everything was perfect! The service impeccable as ALWAYS! Such a great staff. We love every wait person better than the last! I don't know how they get such wonderful employees when so many others have trouble even finding staff. Maybe it's their training process, or a keen sense of who will do a fabulous job for them. We consistently have a great time with each other and our wait staff. Nick the bartender is one of the best around. And of course Nathan always looks out for us! The food is so delicious every time! There has never been anything we didn't love to eat there. We all have our favorites but there were some great specials tonight, and I'm sure Valentine's Day evening will be a special treat. I hope you have a reservation. It was packed in the bar tonight! Don't miss going to Hamilton Walker's, every chance you get.