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BRU Burger Bar - Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

BRU Burger Bar - Bloomington

4.8
4.8
54 Reviews
$30 and under
American
229 S Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47401

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
BRU IS AN ODE TO OUR LOVE, THE BURGER. It’s a classic, purely American, and an icon. The hamburger is the people’s sandwich, everyman’s food. Paired with a beer, we can't imagine what could be much better. Bru is an ode to our love... the Burger. Our goal is to bring you great burgers made from the best local meats, topped with the freshest ingredients and placed in our freshly baked buns.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Join Us for Happy Hour! Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Enjoy $3 Off Drafts, Mixed Drinks, & Wine by the Glass, plus 1/2 off all Appetizers. 🍻🍹

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What 54 people are saying

BRU Burger Bar - Bloomington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Bloomington

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Bloomington

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  • Bloomington

    Best Ambiance

  • Bloomington

    Best Value

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Lively

  • Bloomington

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BRU Burger Bar in Bloomington is celebrated for its "fantastic service" and "great food," making it a neighborhood gem. The burgers are praised for being "really excellent," with a variety of toppings and gluten-free options. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, despite some parking challenges.
54 Reviews
  1. Marci VIP

    West Palm Beach33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were amazing. The onion rings and many choices of burgers didn’t disappoint. Great place to go and watch a sporting event. The service was exceptional

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  2. Jodi VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was friendly and efficient. The black bean burger was excellent! Best burgers in B town.
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on March 28, 2025
    Hello Jodi! Thank you for the positive review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us. The Black Bean Burger is one of or favorites as well! We appreciate your support, and hope to have you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar - Bloomington

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  3. Rebecca

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mexicali burger without barbecue sauce was great. And the onion rings are out of this world.
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on January 25, 2025
    Hello Rebecca! Thank you for leaving this positive review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us! The Mexicali is one of our favorites as well! We appreciate your support, and hope to see you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  4. Haley

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing service! Will be back for sure!
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hello Haley! Thank you for leaving this positive review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us! We appreciate your support, and hope to see you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  5. James VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service outstanding, food great, nice atmosphere, will definitely return!
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi James! We thank you for the 5-Star Review! We are glad that you enjoyed your time with us! We appreciate your support, and the kind words! We hope to have you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  6. Barbara VIP

    Greater Boston64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burgers are really excellent. cooked as requested, toppings blend into great flavor combo. Onion rings also very good.
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on December 7, 2024
    Hello Barbara! Thank you for the 5-Star review! We are glad that you enjoyed your time with us. The onion rings are one of our favorites too! We thank you for the support, and hope to have you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  7. Steve

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food are fantastic. Great ambience and attentive staff!!
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on December 7, 2024
    Hello Steve! Thank you for the 5-Star review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us! We will definitely give Parker and George a shout out for a job well done! We appreciate your support, and hope to have you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  8. James VIP

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very friendly and efficient, the food was great and recently priced
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on December 7, 2024
    Hello James! Thank you for leaving this positive review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us! We appreciate the kind words, and your support. We look forward to having you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  9. neal

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. They accommodated us with some strange drink concoctions. We will return
    BRU Burger Bar - BloomingtonResponded on December 7, 2024
    Hello Neal! Thank you for leaving this positive review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit with us! We appreciate the kinds words, and the support. We hope to have you back soon! Cheers, Bru Burger Bar Bloomington

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  10. Barry

    Indiana1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    BBQ nachos were all chips. Not near enough toppings for over $16.

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FAQs

BRU Burger Bar - Bloomington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (812) 776-6060.

BRU Burger Bar - Bloomington is rated 4.8 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 10 times today
Google Map for BRU Burger Bar - Bloomington

229 S Grant St, Bloomington, IN 47401

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bloomington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Burgers, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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