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BRU Burger Bar

4.5 (57 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Colby T.

This restaurant is one of my favorites in Bloomington. Though the burgers are far better here than anywhere else in Bloomington, they've remained affordable by comparison. Inside the restaurant is a really nice modern design and they have a lot of space and tables. The servers are always very nice and provide quick service. The burgers, though, are so good. They're made to order and you can tell that whoever is running the kitchen really cares about quality. I highly recommend coming here for easily the best burger you'll have in Bloomington.

Olivia S.

Super cool vibes in this BRU Burger in what used to be a Greyhound Station. The space is huge -- two stories of indoor seating and a large patio with outdoor seating. Huge menu with tons of options! It was so hard to pick a burger because the options all sounded so delicious. Everything is cooked to order, and all the burgers can be ordered in the Burger Snack size as well. Our server was super helpful and welcoming while explaining the menu. I especially loved the onion rings! And their house made ketchup is really unique and tasty.

Limited time Southern double smashed burger with onion rings and homemade ketchup.
Kevin S.

In town for a few weeks on travel and this place is amazing! Food, service and ambiance is all great! Burgers tried by both my wife and I were the black and blue, the BRU burger, the bourbon burger and the limited time only southern burger. All these burgers were ordered as double smashed burgers and all of them were amazing!! We also ordered the onion rings and fries which were delicious with their homemade ketchup! Wait staff are tentative and friendly along with the manager, Sarah. We will be visiting again before we leave town! BRU Burger is a must try if in town or passing through!

Jalapeño pimento burger and onion rings.

The jalapeño pimento burger was delicious! The onion rings were a little too Crunchy but we're still good. Service was excellent. Parking was tricky. Very nice atmosphere. Fast friendly service.

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.

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!

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

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.

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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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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the burger quality and flavor, standout fries and onion rings, and a modern and welcoming atmosphere. Staff are widely described as friendly and attentive.

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

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Amazing burger, great ambiance, great service, and great beer! Highly recommended. There is little parking nearby but otherwise good

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Great cod, the Bru Burger was tasty and good service. Also tasted the chicken, crunchy yet moist.

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Burgers are good. Expect to pay $50 for a burger fries and 2 beers. Ridiculously overpriced.

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parker was an awesome server, we absolutely loved her & a burger made wrong was handled perfectly!!

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