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    BRU Burger Bar

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chicken Sandwich
    Tanuj C.

    BRU Burger is a decent experience in Bloomington. The vibe of the place is definitely worth going for. It gives the atmosphere of a large bar/restaurant but still contains the delicacies of a small, cozy restaurant. The main reason for the 3 stars is the food. While I liked the chicken sandwich overall, it was noticeably dry compared to others that I've had. Dipping it in ranch did not solve the dryness, as it was still contained within the chicken. Our service was good and quite fast as well, especially since we were a party of 8.

    Victor D.

    The restaurant itself was very nice. Cool vibes, and magic was at a great volume. Not too much seating but want too busy the Saturday night we went. Burger was great! Bun could've been better but not bad. Mine we cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the toppings worked Server could've been a tad more attentive but wasn't to the point where we got restless

    Jeff L.

    With the power out due to a storm, it seemed a good night to try BRU Burger, mostly because it's been on our list to try plus they had electricity, which was a big plus. I'd heard that there hadn't been big crowds since their opening, but it was very crowded when we were there. Likely the power outages were good for BRU Business! The restaurant is very nice inside, and had a large enclosed patio which is where we were seated. Full bar in the front, and honestly the nicest bathrooms I've ever seen in a restaurant! Parking is of course a challenge because it's downtown just off 4th street, but not insurmountable. Our server(s) were very nice - one main server and a trainee on her first night. Two of us had milkshakes (chocolate for me, strawberry for my son) and we had the onion ring appetizer. The O-rings were my favorite part of the meal. Chocolate shake was a close second. Wife ordered a basic burger and upgraded to the chili cheese fries. That is a $7 upgrade by the way compared to the $2.50 fries, but she said they were definitely worth it. Son had the double bacon burger and fries. I had the bourbon burger and fries. We all liked our burgers, but didn't love our burgers. The fries were good, and wife loved her CCF's. My bourbon burger was just 'meh' and I didn't feel any kind of way about it honesty. The 'bourbon glaze' barely added to the burger and didn't have much taste. This is ironic because my #1 worry was that I'd hate the glaze because I'm weird about condiments. But instead it was basically just a messy sauce without flavor to me. Wife and son were both seemingly the same - burger was fine, but didn't seem special. Dinner for three with tip came in at a little over $100. Admittedly with an app, two shakes, but no booze. All in all, it was fine. If I was out to enjoy the bar and having drinks with friends, the bar is nice and would add an element to the meal. But if I'm just out for dinner of specialty burgers and fries etc. I'd choose Bub's every time. Neither are cheap, but the Bub's food is simply better. Man do I miss Opie Taylor's!

    Provençal*
    Jeremiah C.

    New, clean, welcoming, and tasty! Full bar featuring cocktails and craft beer. Great service all around. I recommend the Provencial Burger with Fries. Ask for the Black Bean Aoli for the fries to dip, so good! Gorgonzola salad is also fantastic.

    Blu burger and onion rings
    Jim G.

    Best burger and Onion rings I have had in a long time. This place is a step above. Service was also great.

    BBQ Nachos
    Courtney L.

    This place was great! Service was so nice and the food came out amazing. We got 3 dishes for three people and couldn't even finish the fries. The serving size is great. Price point is slightly high but still worth it cause quality is unbeatable. One of my fav places in Bloomington now. 8/10

    Stilton Bleu Cheese*
    Jessi A.

    I was more than excited to hear that Bloomington was getting a Bru Burger ! We stopped in last night, the third day they've been open. But you couldn't tell, aside from the "new car" smell ! They were operating as if they'd been here for years. The place was absolutely clean and the bar seemed fully stocked. The waitstaff were friendly and super helpful. We got our food pretty quickly. I ordered the Stilton bleu cheese burger with fries. It was phenomenal ! The burger was seasoned especially well. My partner wanted to try their standard burger and put it among the top 3 in town. Would definitely frequent.

    - Chili Cheese Fries: Chili, White Queso
 - Spicy Pomegranate Margarita: Maestro Dobel Tequila, Spicy Mango, Pomegranate, Lime Juice
    Danielle W.

    When I heard Bru Burger was making their way to Bloomington, I knew I had to check them out. Walking in you can smell the new construction/building - everything looks brand new! The service was incredible, everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. We made a reservation and were seated and serviced quickly. Our waitress was super kind and helpful. They are known for their award winning burgers using locally sourced meats and vegetables. We ordered the Chili Cheese Fries and the Spicy Pomegranate Margarita to start. They have a full bar including beers on draft (some local), wine and cocktails. The fries were delicious and margarita tasty & not too spicy. I opted for one of my favorites the Mexicali Burger and it did NOT disappoint. They utilize a signature grind of Sirloin, Chuck and Brisket and the medium was perfection. Another favorite (I didn't get this time) if you aren't feeling a burger - the Valencia Salad is FIRE add+ blackened shrimp. Parking could be a pain point - as with most resturants on/near Kirkwood. Make sure you plan ahead to find time for parking. Definitely hit them up for lunch or dinner ASAP. I'm excited for the weather to warm back up and check out their patio especially once the construction is finished across the street. I would LOVE to see more Cunningham Restaurants make their way to Bloomington!

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    Corporate atmosphere, boring food, mediocre brews... overpriced. There are so many burger places, pick your dead ground up cow carefully.

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    Great selection of quality burgers. My favorite is the Bison Burger. Sides are great too. Great place to enjoy a burger and beer.

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    Service and food were wonderful! As soon as we walked in we felt confident that we made a good decision. Everyone enjoyed!

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    2 years ago

    Great burgers and the best fries in town! A little bit pricey, but you can taste the difference.

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    The food was delicious and the service was great. We enjoyed our burgers and fries. Highly recommend!

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    Always a great time and great service when we go to BRU. The best salads around too! Great place to watch a game or the Olympics.

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