The Food Is Yummy The Service Is Terrific And The Ambiance It's Really Good La-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken Steve's Lava Chicken, yeah, it's tasty as hell Ooh, mamacita, now you're ringing the bell Crispy and juicy, now you're having a snack Ooh, super spicy, it's a lava attack I Recommend This Place! Chicken Jockey read more

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I was a fan of Crazy Horse for years, but after today's awful experience, I will never be back. My friends and I arrived at 12:30pm today. Ordered mains after we received our appetizer. The restaurant became super crowded all of a sudden. While waiting for our mains, our waitress never checked on us even once. After almost AN ENTIRE HOUR of waiting for our food, we tried to ask the hostess (twice) and our waitress to check on our food. They were of ABSOLUTELY NO HELP AT ALL. They only said that "the kitchen was backed up and it would take a while". No offer to even check on our food, no understanding that we were hungry because we had been waiting for an hour. Food finally comes. My friend's burger is UNDERCOOKED. She has to send it back, and cancels her order entirely (declined a replacement burger). I asked to see a manager. Female manager comes. I told her we had waited for our food for an hour. She spoke to me with an attitude, and was not apologetic at all. She said "every seat in the house was full, the kitchen was busy, and there was nothing she could do about it". I said we had waited for AN HOUR. She repeated herself. I said my friend's burger was undercooked. She said that the kitchen cooked food " to the health code temperature" and she could take the burger off the bill. I asked for a discount on the food. She responded with a flat "No". No apology delivered, no empathy, no sense of customer service or hospitality. It was appalling. Female manager swings by 5 minutes later with the bill. She said she took 25% off our bill (and took the burger off as well). Contradicting what she said earlier. Our interaction with her was so rude and classless that even the patrons at the table next to us, said that the way she spoke to us was UNACCEPTABLE. The table next to us had been waiting for their appetizer for 25 minutes. The customer service was awful. I am disgusted and disappointed. I will never be back. Be respectful to college students - we are your clientele. I am certain she would not have spoken to me like that if I was a parent. If you can't handle a busy period during a game/parent weekend, don't do business in a college town. read more

You guys must be lazy as fuck, How the hell do you miss a doordash order and confirm it without making it, and never pick up the phone? Always been coming to you guys expecting the best but no some dasher sent me the wrong order because you guys did not make what I expected it to be. First time having this shit and I'm never ordering take out from you guys again. Stupid fucks read more

Honestly surprised reviews are not higher for this place. Stopped in for a Monday lunch while visiting Bloomington. There's a bar side and a less bar side, but overall it does have a bar feel. The menu however, is elevated bar food. Not quite approaching Gastropub level, but more than what you're going to find in a dive bar situation. We enjoyed the breaded tenderloin sliders, the salmon BLT (that hoagie bun was pillowy soft), the sautéed brussels sprouts, and the potato pancakes. Although maybe they didn't call them pancakes? They were smashed potatoes. Loaded with butter, salt and pepper, and boy were they delicious. We had excellent service from Morgan, who was very attentive. And I don't know what mixture they're using of syrup and carbonation for their Diet Coke, but it was seriously good. Don't sleep on this place. read more

Crazy Horse - Salmon BLT and sautéed brussels sprouts - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Not sure why this place doesn't have a five star rating. The food and service has been amazing the two times we have visited from out of town. A random Yelp find, we ordered the blackened salmon and a burger. The salmon is the best I have ever had. I feared the seasoning as I am not a pepper or spicy girl. It was neither. Whatever they use, it's perfect. The grilled seasonal vegetables that came with it were unique and top notch. On my second visit, I couldn't bring myself to order anything but the salmon - doubt I ever will. The mozzarella sticks were HUGE and filled with cheese. The wings were great too and our server was kind and prompt. The hostess took time to answer our questions about the history of the location and is the one who recommended the salmon. We later spoke to a manager who relayed it is fresh salmon that makes it so good - so much so that IU sports team request it frequently. The inside of the pub-like setting is spacious with different levels and sides. There is small outdoor seating where dogs are welcomed. The only negative is parking. There is very little street parking nearby and no adjoining parking lot. This can be a problem for this with mobility issues and in busy downtown days. I wish they could fix this issue. Highly recommend this enchanting restaurant. read more

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Crazy Horse was overall a good experience. Went here with two friends on a Wednesday evening. We got the pulled pork nachos to share for appetizers and I got Coach's Carved Turkey for the main course. The nachos were good, but it is important to note that they were on potato chips, not tortilla chips. The carved turkey was a decent choice, but one of my friends got the Cajun Chicken Pasta and that is definitely the best choice at the restaurant. Service was good and pretty quick. It is a nice spot for a casual or even slightly formal event. read more

Crazy Horse - Coach's Carved Turkey - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Food: So good! This Cajun chicken pasta is great but I like adding veggies. I appreciated chef adding mushrooms, peppers, and onions for a small up charge. It really takes it up a notch. That grilled bread is perfection! Service: I've only sat at the bar during weekdays and every bartender has been attentive. Ambiance: Typical bar scene but they do have access to outdoor patio seating which I haven't taken advantage of. I appreciate this bar has pretty comfy stools and I have never, ever seen a fruit fly or gnat here. Will always come back on Wednesdays for their $3 Jack and Jameson special. read more

Crazy Horse - Cajun Chicken Pasta + veggies - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I dine here frequently and it really is a Bloomington treasure. So many people write this place off as a simple bar but the food is shockingly good and very consistent. The mozzarella sticks (breaded by hand) are legendary! The salmon (hand cut) is fantastic! The variety of the menu is refreshing and they've recently added specials. Oh...and omg the bourbon selection! read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great service as always!!! 5 stars! One of the best places in Bloomington

The general manager was unnecessarily confrontational and dismissive. Instead of approaching our table with professionalism or basic courtesy, the interaction felt hostile and disrespectful. No customer -- especially someone simply trying to enjoy dinner with their parent -- should feel spoken down to or treated as if they've done something wrong. Good management sets the tone for the entire establishment, and unfortunately, my entire experience reflected very poorly on the restaurant as a whole. Customer service starts at the top, and based on this interaction, there is serious room for improvement. The way this situation was handled showed a complete lack of emotional intelligence and hospitality. If leadership approaches guests with that level of negativity, it's no surprise the overall atmosphere feels tense. Dining out should feel welcoming -- not like you're being reprimanded. I genuinely hope ownership addresses this, because no guest should leave feeling disrespected. read more

Was in the mood for some good ole fashioned Middle of the country American food. So I headed on over to Crazy Horse. Very conveniently located in the downtown area near campus, it's a fun pub vibe. Got a spicy margarita to start my dinner and it was fine, I actually don't know if there was any alcohol in it. But go here expecting mostly sandwiches and bar type food. The service was great and I sat outside since it was a pretty perfect night. I was feeling a burger (they have an entire page of the menu dedicated to it) and built one with Beer Cheese, bacon jam and poblano peppers. I was disappointed they recommend the burger to be cooked to medium but it wasn't too dry. The double burger was kind of hard to eat and a touch messy but that's the charm right? Overall it was a great burger with good flavor. I recommend checking it out if you are on campus for a game. read more

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Just called Crazy horse to find out there daily drink specials because it doesn't list what the specials are online. I says "Mule Mondays" or "Thirsty Thursdays" but with no information on what the actual deal is. The staff member told me today's specials and I went to ask about the other days of the week becaause I was curious and he hung up on me, customer service isn't hard read more

me and my partners new go to spot. delicious food. amazing drinks. beautiful ambiance on the terrace. no idea how they only have 3.4 stars because this is not a three and half star spot by any means. read more

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The one star might be on the generous side. I was in town for a meeting and staying at the Hyatt Place across the street. I was looking for a quick carry out option and this place was right there. The online menu is out of date and online ordering not available. I called twice before someone answered to place a carry out order - chicken quesadilla and a side salad with ranch. I was told 10 minutes. I walked across the street and when I walked in the bar stench was overwhelming. They place was empty and I felt like I was interrupting the two girls chatting. Order was ready on time, but had to ask for a receipt after paying...then silverware...napkin, etc. I got back to the hotel and the quesadilla looked great, but tasted horrible - some of the toughest, chewiest chicken ever. The side salad was edible - unless you like brown wilted lettuce. read more

Fish and chips was delicious!!! Exactly what I needed. The sauce was great quality (I believe it was some type of tartar sauce). Artichoke dip with bread was a great appetizer as well. Atmosphere inside was nice and great vibes. The waitress could have been better but was definitely doable. Thank you! read more

Crazy Horse - Go Fish and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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We reserved the back room for our daughter's 21st birthday. It was perfect! Brittany took such good care of us. The food was amazing, and that room just has a great ambiance. We will definitely come back for other events. We also just love going to the restaurant in general. Great place!!! read more

located in a motel from 1880 filled with a lot of character large Beer selection to choose from. The service was good with the bar area and restaurant being separate from each other the food is excellent. Location is right downtown read more

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Received wrong order. Beef was chewy. Bad service. I communicated from beginning exactly what I wanted to order and pointed to item on menu 2 times. Blonde waitress made approx $20 error. Waitress did not acknowledge her error. Waitress chose to do nothing to correct error. Waitress was rude and irresponsible. read more

This place is known for their cajun chicken pasta, and for good reason. Cajun chicken pasta comes with a slice of charred bread and cajun sauce soaked pasta with big slices of juicy chicken. Everytime I come here, the whole table ends up getting cajun chicken pasta. If you've tried the Chili's cajun pasta, just imagine that but even better. I've also tried the fish and chips. They were super crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I love them as well. I had a side of french fries. Not a picky french fry eater but I literally couldn't stop eating them. I dip it in my cajun pasta, it's so yum! read more

Crazy Horse - Cajun Chicken Pasta - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Starting with the management, insane experience. Came in with my sister in law, mom, and a group of friends. My sister in law gets id no biggie! The lady serving us looks her straight in the face with the most disgusting look on her face and attitude to the max and says "Your not 23". ARE WE KIDDING. Mind you she had scanned the id, has multiple forms of identification, and again IS 23. The server wouldn't serve her. Come to find out IT WAS THE GENERAL MANAGER. This place is pathetic and really need to work on how they portray themselves. As we walk out, workers continue to shout as us telling us to leave. SO EMBARRASSING guys. No shit it's always empty in there. Never going back. read more

We stopped in Crazy Horse, one of our favorite B'ton places, for dinner early Friday evening last week. We ordered our favorite appetizers, cheese sticks and wings and both were delivered quickly despite being busy and they were good as always. We all ordered our usual favorites for dinner- the Cuban, Shrimp Po Boy, and pulled pork nachos. We were seated outside at one of the umbrella tables and our waitress said she was too tall to reach my side of the table so could she just hand the plate to me. As she hands me the plate, it tilts and and the shrimp comes rolling off the plate. The one that fell off the table landed on my white shirt getting that orange sauce all down the front of me and landed on the ground. I put the ones that landed on the table back on the plate. The waitress was extremely apologetic and offered to make me some fresh shrimp, and I accepted. She came back a few minutes later and said the kitchen manager said he would not remake any of it for me since only one went on the floor. Maybe she left out the part where she is the one who dropped it on me when she asked him to remake it. We will chalk it up to the fact that it was graduation weekend and everyone was extremely busy. read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant after paying for parking and realized we couldn't go to the restaurant a couple of doors down because someone in our group was not 21 yet. However, I genuinely believe we were meant to come here instead because my whole group was BLOWN AWAY by how great it was! We came in and were seated immediately at a clean table. It was 90-something degrees outside and we were coming from rock climbing, so we were all so hot and sweaty. Our server brought us water right away. I asked for some recommendations, and he told us the cajun pasta and wings were some of the most popular items on the menu. It took me too long to decide what I wanted because everything looked so good! I settled on the fish and chips partly because the kale slaw looked interesting to me. Luckily, my fiancé ordered the cajun pasta which meant I got to try it! My sister-in-law and her fiancé got the same things as us, and his sister got a burger and fries. The food did not take long to come out at all. It wasn't crowded inside, but there were a decent amount of tables for it not being quite mealtime yet, so we were thankful for the quickness in the kitchen. At first glance, we knew we had come to the right place. And from the first bite, we DEFINITELY knew we had! The fish and chips were AMAZING!! The tartar sauce was unlike any I've ever had. I don't even know if they would call it a tartar sauce because it was so different. However, I loved it, and couldn't stop dipping both my fish and fries into it! The lemon slice was the perfect amount to top all four of my large pieces of fish. The slaw went perfectly with the whole meal as well! It came with a piece of bread, but I didn't really eat it because I was so focused on everything else. My meal was perfect, but somehow my fiancé's meal was even more perfect. He insisted I tried a bite, and I was literally blown away. The sauce was decadent and had the perfect kick of garlic. The noodles were flawlessly cooked, and they even did have a bit of a spice that is missing in most cajun pasta! I am glad I got the fish and chips because my pasta would have gone too quickly, and I would be too full to enjoy because of how tasty it was! Our server was fantastic, and my whole table was thrilled with our experience. We noticed a sign that had a challenge to try all 80 beers within 6 months. If I lived in Bloomington, I would totally be doing that challenge, and I think it's so cool!! The vibes of the restaurant were good. It wasn't too loud, and the temperature was perfect considering how hot it was outside. Next time someone asks me for Bloomington recommendations, I am telling them to go there!! read more

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Out of all the reviews on here not a single one mentioned how terrible the ice water tastes! Which tells me people go here for the alcoholic drinks lol because it most definitely isn't the food. The mozzarella sticks were pretty good. The ranch dressing was great. That's about it. I had the classic chicken quesadilla. No seasoning whatsoever. Very very bland and came out lukewarm. Boyfriend had a burger and fries. I ordered beer cheese to dip with the fries. The beer cheese dip was grainy and bland. His burger was bland although it was cooked ok. The ice water was completely atrocious. Not a big deal to a lot of people, but as someone who drinks water 100% of the time when we go out to eat, yes I am going to include this in my review. I tried to drink it but it got worse with every sip. I can't even describe how terrible it was. Like dirt and metal tasting! Our waitress was very nice and friendly, she was just overworked with tables as it is everywhere. And we are understanding of that. But 2/5 would not recommend this place. read more

Crazy Horse - Mozzarella sticks - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Walked into this bar for a few after a couple other bars. The behind bar shelf is beautiful. It was elaborately carved and just cool. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks. The bartenders were adequate. They were not crazy busy. Ordered an Irish Green Tea which was okay. Watched him make it. Didn't put any sweet/sour mix in it, so it was lacking. I got it as a drink instead of a shot, so I had time to taste it. Other than that, we just shared a dessert. Something chocolate, don't even remember what it was, but it was fine. Not too memorable. Watched numerous employees get off work here and begin drinking. We also watched the bartenders do shot after shot. While we were there maybe 1 - 1.5 hours. We saw both bartenders do at least six shots. One was doing Vegas bombs and the other was doing vodka shots with OJ chasers. At least I think it was vodka. I couldn't see the bottle. At one point, a few servers got off shift and walked up to the side of the bar. One of them did a shot, but not just a shot. It was an entire rocks glass filled with Jameson. It was impressive. This bar was okay. No idea how the food was. Staff was fine but not overly friendly. The entertainment was watching the staff drink. I guess I don't hang out in college bars in Indiana enough to make it seem normal. read more

WOW ! I can't believe it took me this long to try Crazy Horse. 100% recommend this restaurant. Unsure if I was just especially hungry, but this has to be the best burger I've had in btown thus far. The prices are also not bad. I got a medium cooked beef burger with cheddar cheese, a fried egg, and bacon jam ! I would go back and have another in a heart beat. The fries were also phenomenal ! They reminded me of the fries at Lennie's. I ordered a $12 drink and didn't expect it to be HUGE. Worth every penny. read more

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Highly recommend! We stopped here while venturing around Bloomington and do not regret it. The pub style place was cool. It had indoor and outdoor seating options. We chose outside. It was fenced in and seating was comfy. Our service was outstanding. The food was amazing. Decent priced as well. If I ever come back to that town Crazy Horse will be on the list again for sure. read more

Crazy Horse - BYOB: pepper Jack, grilled jalapeño,onion,tomato,lettuce, grilled mushrooms with a side of Mayo,hummus and avocado with a side of fries - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I had the Kirkland steak. I really enjoyed it. They have a great bourbon selection. We will definitely be back.

Truly 5 out of five I would say. I honestly cannot believe that I have spent the past 2 1/2 years in Bloomington. And no one ever told me how good this place was. That seems a little ridiculous! First of all the spinach artichoke dip was unreal they had these tiny little bread Toasties that I would absolutely die for. Secondly they had some deal which I'm pretty sure they do most weeknights, and this one was a Malibu rum bucket for something crazy like seven dollars. Also incredible. Last but not least, we have the infamous mac & cheese patties I have heard of these from IU students near and far. These I have tried because other people have gotten them as takeout. But I obviously had to order them for myself. And they did not disappoint at all, highly recommend the Sriracha mayo on top. will be back for sure! read more

- Mozzarella Sticks 6.8/10 no cheese pull. Lukewarm. - Chicken Fingers 8.5/10 huge serving with good sauces. These or the wings are the safest bets. - Pork Tenderloin ?/10 parents ate this but looks good - Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese 5.6/10 literally has no cheese in it, just melted on top. Didn't have any bbq in it either. Plain noodles with harden cheese on top and absolutely no sauce. read more

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Dinner was served quickly and was really good. First time eating there even though I've been nearby for a long time. Would recommend.

Bartender was rude and incompetent. Went in on a Wednesday and waited forever at the bar to be served. The guy said he'd be right with me then proceeded to find 100 little things to do or people to chat with or drunk customers to refill. I left without ever ordering a drink. read more

Came on game day. Arrived late to Bloomington and there was not a wait here ... hmmm is there a reason why? I don't know - maybe because everyone was already fed??? We very much enjoyed our meal. We brought our kids and they were fine dine here (meaning underage are okay). As soon as I saw they had a Cuban sandwich on the menu, my decision was made. My daughter had chicken fingers. My wife had a sandwich and a salad. My son also had a sandwich. We all enjoyed our meals. It was hot and fresh, people were friendly and attentive. (I would say - bolt down those booths a bit more, the people behind us were really giving us a ride every time they moved...) read more

Crazy Horse - Cuban - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I recently returned to Crazy Horse after quite a long hiatus - mostly because I'd had a couple of 1-star or 2-star visits, but this time I feel like they were better and we didn't have any service issues. Crazy Horse is definitely a 4-star if you're also drinking - they have a huge selection of beer on tap so if that's your thing, you'd want to think of this as a 3.5 or 4.0 star review. I'm not, so I'm going with three stars. Food was good - not great - I had a steak and my dining companion a burger. The steak was cooked well, good size, and reasonably priced. Friend said the burger was great - it looked good - but the fries were just ok. Service was quick and there was no line to be seated. This is a huge benefit in Bloomington, especially as it was a game day and sometimes it's hard to find a place without a long line. I'll go back. read more

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Walked into this place with high expectations because my friends spoke highly of the place. Sat down quickly. Wait ended up being long due to it being Saturday. Mozzarella sticks were amazing. Wasn't sure what to get. Got wings (honey sriracha). Made my stomach hurt. I'm sad. Upset and disappointed. Other than long wait and poor wings, pretty good. Friend got Cuban. It was decent. Ambience is 4/5. Like the layout. Music isn't my favorite. read more

Crazy Horse - Honey sriracha wings 2.8/5 - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The Cajun chicken pasta was wound full Service was spot on server was very attentive Parking was easy and plenty of spots on the street read more

Great service. I went because the breaded pork tenderloin craving but it was not as I had hoped. Our server was awesome and helpful. Big menu so I'd go back and try something else. read more

Crazy Horse - Breaded tenderloin with house made chips. - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

This bar was a great atmosphere with great drinks and great service! As things with the pandemic continue to fluctuate, my friends and I generally try to find less packed restaurant venues in order to mitigate risks. As a result, we often miss out on bar-like atmosphere. We were excited to go to Crazy Horse and find that though it was a bar, things were very well spaced out and we felt safe while there. Our server was fabulous and gave us lots of food and drink recommendations as well as put up with us losing several straws to our cocktails. I got the burger and fries and was absolutely thrilled with both the portion and flavor. Overall, our Crazy Horse experience was wonderful and I would highly recommend it to any one looking for a safe bar bite. read more

Crazy Horse - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The drink specials here are good. I really liked my waiter, Quinn. The food was very average. Our table ordered the pork nachos and chicken tenders. They were mediocre and only good to pass the drinks with. The drinks are decent for the price so I liked that. Overall it is a pretty good experience but be mindful of the menu. read more

Crazy Horse - Pork Nachos - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I had been thinking about a road trip to Bloomington to break up the monotony of feeling stuck inside, so when I asked her for ideas about where she might want to visit or stop for lunch, she suggested Crazy Horse because of it's long history connected to Bloomington and because the menu appealed to her. They have a lot of the Hoosier standards available here and since she isn't as adventurous when it comes to dining as I am, Crazy Horse caught her eye. We were joined by my daughter and her husband on our excursion and because of the pandemic, there was spacing for safety inside, some outdoor patio seating still available (but going fast) too. But we decided to get our food to go. We ordered three different lunch options and the wait from the time of order wasn't long, maybe about 20 minutes or so. Although the person who took our orders was mindful of safety issues and was cordial, there was a "fail" that I've noticed at quite a few places during the pandemic for carry out. Although the food orders were correct, there were no condiments or napkins or plastic ware (I used one of my wife's potato chips as a scoop to eat my mac and cheese! Sturdy chips!!) The condiments were all supposed to be in packets. I think the problem is that the businesses are trying not to handle the customers orders any more than possible, but taking the time to check the order before bagging it would greatly improve the customer experience. As long as they sanitize their hands before opening the bags, they should be able to inspect the order before handing it over. The food was pretty good. I found mine okay even without the condiments. My SiL thought his a bit chewy and said it would have benefited from the condiments. So, maybe to improve your experience, try dining in so that your waiter/waitress can bring you those items. With all the options available to choose from in the downtown area, I had hoped for a little better effort on getting our order correct. Review #3776 read more

Crazy Horse - Inside the pub with social distancing - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Usually crazy horse isn't first on my mind when looking for a place for dinner (used to come here for drinks - they have great specials for each day of the week). The food was amazing, the Cuban had the perfect soft bread and tons of pulled pork. We also got the pulled pork nachos and it was more like kettle chips than nachos but they were so good. Also love that they have a huge draft beer selection. read more

Crazy Horse - Mark's Cuban - Pubs Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana