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American style family restaurant  - Revery, Bloomington, IL

Revery

4.5
4.5
145 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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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What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Revery is a delightful culinary gem offering "awesome food" and a "cool 60s vibe." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and "high-quality meals," with standout dishes like the ribeye, short rib, and halibut special. While some note minor service hiccups and a dated ambiance, the exceptional dining experience keeps patrons returning.

145 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed our first visit — food was new and very good. Nice selections of wine and liquor. Waiter was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Can’t wait to come back and sample some more creative didhes

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  2. Dan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with our experience. The staff was great, the food and cocktails were delicious. We were told they had only 1 bartender that evening so it was a bit difficult to receive our cocktails in a timely fashion.

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  3. Christine

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Third time at Reverie, first time was wonderful - I had the meatloaf and it was superb. On the second visit, I again ordered the meatloaf; when the entrees for my table started coming out, our waitperson told me they were out of meatloaf so I then had to order something else and wait for it while the other 5 in my party ate their entrees. I was still eating far after everyone else finished. But that didn't stop me from returning - went last night and again, ordered the meatloaf as did my friend. We were told there were only 8 servings left so we needed to put our order in, although we weren't quite ready to order. We were super disappointed in it! There was absolutely no seasoning on anything. I never add salt to my food but my friend & I both used several packets of salt & pepper. Mashed potatoes with no salt added are pretty bland. I ordered my second cocktail when dinner arrived, I got it about 45 minutes later after we had all finished our dinners. For the prices, this was not worth it. $24 meatloaf dinner that was terribly bland, not like the first time I had it at all. My party of 4 all decided that was probably our last time eating there.

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  4. Dave and Caroline

    VIP

    Chicago

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Derek was an attentive server providing us with a drink while we reviewed the menu. He also gave us time to decide on the specials or ordering off the menu which we appreciated. The food was great! The salmon, sink salad and warm French bread were all excellent! Can't go wrong with their salmon...perfect EVERY time!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Revery is a tucked away gem. The restaurant is located in an unassuming area out of the way of the main drag of restaurants on Veterans Parkway. Gregory, our server, was excellent as this was our first visit. He was explained the menu and offered his favorites. The Brie with bacon jam was excellent! My wife had a martini and said it was delicious, as was The Short Rib with sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts/bacon & cranberry. The cheesecake dessert was good, but not as exceptional as the main course. I had the ribeye which was slightly overcooked but was good, the mashed potatoes were a little bland. Overall we’ll definitely be going back to explore the menu more. We would recommend to anyone looking for a good meal.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thankful we found this hidden gem!! Food was very good, our waiter Gregory was awesome, and the overall 60s vibe was cool. Highly recommend!!

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  7. Tammy

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Got appetizers before our drinks. Hot sides were lukewarm. Steaks were good. Refills on drinks were very delayed. It took 45 min to get a beer. Desserts were finished before coffee came. Dirty plates sat. We made reservations 1 month in advance. It may have just been an off night? It was disappointing.

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  8. Austin

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Revery. Great decor, friendly and prompt service, and awesome food. Would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for great quality food and drinks.

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  9. Melissa

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Out server, Derek, was fantastic. The food was all super good, and portions were great for the price. I had the filet and a side of mushrooms, and it blew away what I usually get at Baxter's. We were in a cute half booth/chairs table that was in really nice corner. It felt like we had our own little section of the room. I definitely have a new favorite go-to for eating out.

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  10. Jenny

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great service was good. Noise level was a loud, but there was large party or group going on so to be expected. Overall good experience. We will be back.

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Revery is rated 4.5 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Revery

704 McGregor St, Bloomington, IL 61701-7006

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  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
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  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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