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    Bandana's Bar-B-Q

    3.8 (135 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mckenzie J.

    If you're in a rush, probably don't come here because the service was slow. But we did have a big group. The wait was worth it because the food was delicious and very filling! A nice hidden gem!

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    4 months ago

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    Thank you Billie!

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    I apologize for this experience John.

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    Thank you for your feedback Kim

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    Hello Amy, I apologize for this experience.

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    I apologize for this experience Suresh.

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    2 years ago

    Great food as always. This location is looking a little older/worn but service is friendly and efficient!

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    3 years ago

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    Thank you for your feedback Mckenzie!

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    2 years ago

    Couldn't believe ribs can be made so bad. They were so tough that it was difficult to eat. If you want ribs don't come here

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    Thank you for your feedback Iris!

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    1 year ago

    Ribs were delicious! Sides were good too! We did carry out and it was ready when I got there.

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    2 years ago

    Great food and constant. We have eaten there for years and have never been disappointed.

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    2 years ago

    People forget about this place so it is quiet. But the food and service were excellent!

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    3 years ago

    One of the best briskets I've had, better than some of the stuff down south. Truly great food and service

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    Thanks for the feedback D'marco!

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    Thank you for your feedback Moses!

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    2 years ago

    Food and service was exceptional as always!! We always enjoy our visits to Bandanas.... Wish they were in North IL!!!

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    4 years ago

    Way good! nice prices, people and portions! Food by accident! So happy we did! I tried the two meat combo of chicken and pork!

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    Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse

    3.6(138 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Not worth the visit, in my opinion. My wife and I met some family members for dinner last evening…read more And while I won't speak to my family members experience, I will share mine. Our server was kind, attentive and courteous. The ambience was warm and inviting. That's where the positive review ends. I was in the mood for smoked brisket and, possibly, some ribs. And fortunately for me, a Combo Plater was on the menu. I ordered it. The meal came with two very thin slices of brisket, coleslaw, tatter tots, a piece of cornbread and something else I cannot describe. The brisket was about 30% fat and dry, the cornbread was delicious, and the ribs were NOT edible. They were so tough, I literally could not eat them. I passed one of my ribs to my son who also struggled! Finally, for an "Ale House", they sure didn't have a handle on their beer offerings. They did not have a beer menu, just a scan code on the main menu. No problem, I'll check. That's when the server informed us that they "didn't have many of the beers on the list". She went on: "tell me what you want and I'll see if we have it". So, trial and error on the Ale front, I see no reason to return.

    Tasty food and friendly staff! We ate outside, because we had dogs with us. The music was a bit…read moreloud, but it was nice sitting outdoors. I got a burger and really enjoyed it. Everyone I was with also enjoyed their meals. Corn bread comes with jalapeño butter!

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    3.5(6 reviews)
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    This place closed years ago - maybe closed 6 years ago . The location was in the ice rink in…read moredowntown Bloomington . It was good but hadn't been open for many years

    I almost don't want to write a review because I want to be selfish and keep this little jewel all…read moreto myself, however that wouldn't be right for the folks that own and operate this most awesome BBQ buffet lunch. This little gem is located in the US Cellular Coliseum in downtown Bloomington and is only open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 AM to 2 PM. If you attend sporting events or concerts, you've seen the restaurant in the end zone with the glass walls. Well that's the location. You need to park on the IBC side of the coliseum and enter the door on the side near section 113. I've only been twice and both times they've featured smoked: Brisket (freakin tender and most awesome) and pulled pork. They rotate another meat each day: Ribs, Tips, Chicken Quarters, Wings (one or two of these). Sometimes they have other sides like the most awesome BBQ Hash I've ever tasted. It had a mixture of all their BBQ meats diced into a hash like corned beef hash. It was very good. They have all the normal sides like: fried okra, salad bar, green beans, baked beans, mac & cheeses and many others (some rotated). They have chili and corn bread, sometimes pizza, sometimes cheese quesadillas. Add a sweet tea and I think the price is around $11 not counting tip. They get pretty packed and are normally short handed on the wait staff (I think they only have one person serving but a group cooking and refilling the trays). Just grab a table and help yourself and when the waitress makes it over she'll take care of the drink order. I plan to make this a regular stop for lunch when I'm in town.

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    Schooners

    Schooners

    3.8(176 reviews)
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    If you like (and can eat breaded (and fried) foods, then this is the place for you! That King…read moresandwich (breaded steak, I believe) is ginormous and looked AMAZING! It was HUGE! As a celiac, my options were limited to the Grilled Chicken Salad and the Chicken Wings. I went with the healthier option and enjoyed my salad! Service was friendly and informative and everything you expect from small-ish town in the Midwest! I also am not able to enjoy beer any longer, so I was grateful that they offered some cider options. Delish! Would I go back? This place would be a dream if I did not have a restricted diet. So yes, if this is where my group wanted to go, I would... and I would try the wings and get another salad. Gluten-free rating: **TWO STARS** Overall rating: ****FOUR STARS****

    I really enjoyed my visit to Schooner's Friday night. Set up in a house with outdoor seating in…read morethe back yard, with lots of greenery and ivied trees to enjoy. A beautiful wood bar greets you when you walk in, with some booth seating off to the side. We sat outside for dinner and enjoyed the space. Waitress was attentive with our beers and our dinners were great. We had to order the pork tenderloin, which was incredible. Moist pork within a beautiful fried coating. This kitchen knows how to fry their food. My chicken was a deep golden brown with a moist chicken breast within. YUM! I will definitely stop back in when in Bloomington. Thanks Schooners!

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    2.5(24 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    So we were here 2 mos ago and the lady felt compelled to give them 2-stars, mostly based on the…read morelack of server/bartender knowledge or interest in providing much customer service. We stopped in 2 weeks ago for a cocktail and an app but passed on the food based on the indoor construction noise going on at 6 pm on a Thursday?! And although I enjoy new tech as much as most, in both instances we were also disappointed by failing attempts to incorporate new restaurant technology like the giant automatic drink mixing machine and the kitchen to table food delivery robot -cart. In both instances, I bit my tongue as a Yelper to give them a chance to work out the kinks and figure out what they really want to be. Based on a timely social media post today, I went solo for 'Taco Thursday' and after this 3rd visit, I'm compelled to weigh in. The negatives above have clearly improved - the construction team seems to have moved next door (Aroma, owned by the same guy), the place looked impressively finished, the tech gimmicks were gone as far as I could tell and the bartender today seemed to care and was very personable. Given that the employees have all been different each time we went, I'm hoping this means they've finally latched onto at least a quality cook and server. Hopefully ownership sees the value these employees bring and the trend continues. Besides the employee improvements and the impressive finished renovations the real positive I've now walked away with after 2 actual meals here, is the food. Altho I was told by 2 people that the Malaysian quesadilla is fantastic, I haven't tried one yet. Instead I can tell you that both the wings and the tacos (4 or 5 options each) are really quite authentically good. As for the craft beer, altho there are 20-plus ice cold taps and most popular styles are represented, nothing really stands out - except the daily happy hour prices (see attached pic with the current list of options)! I guess that means both the fork and the froth actually ARE going to be the draw...and at the moment at least, both are quite cost effective! So I'll go 3.4 stars until our next visit - one that will include a quesadilla.

    Three bartenders took 10 mins to acknowledge. We were sitting at the bar. It was not busy in the…read morerestaurant. Two walked by twice. One had menus for people sitting directly next to us. Very aloof staff. Took 22 minutes for a four person table to be cleared away. Once again (not busy and at least three wait staff in house). Menu looks decent. Didn't try any food. Had two drinks. On par with drink prices around town.

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