Cheeks Bar & Grill

Yeah dude! Really great spot…read more The Pony Shoe was really great. The cheese sauce it was doused in had a very unique flavor to it. The burger patty was also, like, seasoned well (what a concept!)? Like whaaaaat? Also, the portion size was great for the price. 9.5/10

We enjoyed our pot roast sandwiches...but the music was AWFUL!! Some guy came in for a pick up…read moreorder and played rap crap.. the filthiest language! And there were kids in here. YUCK.

Beer's cold!

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Cadillac Jack's

4.6(45 reviews)

2.1 mi

Service was excellent, food was excellent and our entire experience was excellent! Will definitely…read morestop again if we are in the area!!

We were traveling as nd decided to stop for lunch. We were not disappointed. We were greeted with…read morehellos from the bartender and he said we could sit anywhere. Our server came right over and took our drink order. They have daily specials. But he got a bourbon burger cooked perfectly and I got a taco. We shared an order of fries. Everything was very tasty. They restaurant and bathrooms were clean. It was reasonably priced. We would definitely eat here again given the chance

Local beer and bar

Bourbon burger and taco

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Jetstream Burgers

4.7(3 reviews)

3.0 mi

Very much enjoyed my drink here. Will definitely visit again when flying from BMI. Price is…read morereasonable.

So this is the only restaurant at the airport once you complete airport security. It is small a bit…read morecompact but for the volume of traffic at the airport, big enough. It has a good bar with a nice selection of Beers and while I did not look at their food menu the Deli Ham Sandwich that I picked-up definitely impressed me. It was fresh, with enough meat and cheese to satisfy a late afternoon before the flight hunger. The best thing about this restaurant was its service. The lady behind the counter was very courteous.

Fully stocked bar

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Fully stocked bar

Schooners

3.8(179 reviews)

1.0 mi

First our server Hailey was the sweetest server I had in long time. You walk into the classic old…read moreschool corner tavern where everyone knows your name just a place where all your problems disappear. Then you realize that the food is more of a 5 Star dive bar. The onion rings came highly recommended and they didn't disappoint at all. Next the Breaded Pork Tenderloin came out piping hot served on what seem to be a medium size pizza pan and it took the whole pan the meat was tender and great meat to breading ratio

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!

Back bar

A delicious Pork Tenderloin sandwich

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Jack's Restaurant

4.4(185 reviews)

1.8 mi

I came from texas for the special Olympics for my niece. We chose your restaurant for the final…read moreday. She had shrimp tacos I had beef strognof my brother had a gyro and my sister in law had chicken flat bread. The beef strognof was something I will dream of here in texas forever It was the very best that I had EVER HAD IN MY LIFE NEXT TO MY SISTERS GREAT JON

Don't judge by the outside. They have some really great food. Lots of gluten free & vegetarian…read moreoptions. Delicious & reasonably priced. Definitely not a chain, but worth a stop.

Restaurant interior

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Crawford's Corner Pub

4.2(101 reviews)

1.6 mi

I'm not a drinker but needed a place to catch the Steeler game when my hotel didn't have it. They…read morewere super friendly super helpful. Didn't mind me taking up the space for three hours. Nice family business. I had breakfast and it was terrific.

Service was immediate and friendly for our table of 9. The food was very good all around. We had…read moreburgers and Reuben's and drinks. The website said pizza was on the menu, but that is not the case right now. Great place to hang out for a game or with some friends. We will be back!

Almost Famous Pork Tenderloin

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Pop Up Hot Chicken

4.4(278 reviews)

1.5 mi

Pop Up Chicken has the best chicken in town and surrounding areas. The food is always delicious- a…read morefew our our faves are OG Sando, Bbbb Sando, Buffalo chicken Philly, and the burgers. The owner is a stand up guy who stands behind his business and people.

This spot came highly recommended and took a couple attempts to finally stop in because they were…read moreso busy. You order your food at the door then sit down and they bring it to you when ready. I ordered the og sando and truffle fries. The fries were ok and the sando was pretty solid. It's a massive sandwich and could easily feed 2-3 people. It was a couple meals for me. If i lived in the area, i would probably come back. Good food and good vibes. Service was nothing special.

Inside

Illinois Hot Chicken Horseshoe

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Great new location

DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works

4.2(1k reviews)

1.3 mi

Glad we came here based on a recommendation of a friend. There aren't any typical waitstaff. Each…read moretable has a QR code to place your order. Very easy! We didn't wait long for our food to be delivered. Extensive menu. We ordered a pretzel as our appetizer. I have the turkey havarti sandwich with German potato salad. My son had a single burger (which was huge!) with fries. Food was delicious! Place is large, clean, comfortable, and everyone is friendly. We'll definitely go back!

Absolutely delicious dinner tonight and a wonderful atmosphere with great service! I had the…read moreSeabass with coconut rice and edamame and all kinds of yummy things in it. My friend had the brace pot roast with mashed potatoes and carrots, and it was better than homemade! The menu is always full of variety from simple to exotic. My favorite place in town!

Seating by bar area. We arrived at an off time, so it wasn't crowded. People started filtering in around 4pm.

Guajillo Chicken Nachos & Sausage and pepperoni stone oven pizza

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That Burger Joint

3.3(66 reviews)

1.6 mi

Freshly made food, good portions for price, and the service was good. Clean atmosphere. I'll be…read moreback next time I am in the area.

I love the burgers and fries here! I live the regular burger and the mushroom and Swiss! Love the…read moreParmesan truffle fries and the Cajun fries and whatever sauce they serve with it is sooo good! The absolutely best burgers in a drive through. Plus they got the Oberweiss ice cream is right there and it is soo tasty to get that in a milkshake! The staff is always so friendly too! Recommend!

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The Pass Pub & Grill

4.3(29 reviews)

1.2 mi

Passing though on our Drive Home from Flordia. We always look for anything other than a chain where…read morewe can get a good sandwich and local Beer. Well let me tell you, we picked a great spot. Super friendly staff and amazing food. I had the buffalo shrimp wrap. Super fresh and packed with amazing shrimp!! My husband had their fried chicken sandwich with their Pass out sauce. He loved it. WE WILL BE BACK!

Recommended!!! Soups are the best! Patio season is the best. Servers great! Check it outread more

Great service- excellent food- soup season is my fav!!

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Buffalo chicken salad

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Jamie D.

14 years ago

We love this place! Great for happy hours, lunch, dinner, to watch a game, catch a band, etc. The food is great- the burgers are fresh from College Hills Meats. Staff is cute and friendly, and the place is super clean. It's also right in the middle of town so it's easy to grab friends and meet there. Locally owned for 10+ years, we always feel welcome! read more

Thom B.

14 years ago

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