My wife and I want to Farm Bloomington this evening. We didn't have reservations and it was busy but we were seated without much of a wait. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The cocktails were excellent. As an appetizer my wife ordered the garlic fries to share. She usually never orders fries but she said the description on the menu looked good. The portion size was huge and the sauce that came on the side was excellent. For a main course I got the bison burger and it was very good. I know earlier reviews have complained about the service and wait times for food. We didn't experience that at all and it was a busy night. Fun ambience, great service and good food. read more

The craft cocktail menu is extensive. I had two amazing Gin drinks. They were well balanced and had great flavor. The Brussels sprouts were definitely large enough to share and very tasty. I had the salmon... they were not able to prepare the salmon seared rare which was disappointing. It still had good flavor as prepared, but was a little overdone for my liking. read more

Strangest experience. Asked for a table( outside if possible) for one. Two smiling young girls said ok, then started whispering. Finally a gentleman came over and started whispering with them. Finally, I asked, " is there a problem?" His response is what was so strange-" We have several large groups and I don't k ow if the kitchen can handle any more." So, I asked if I could go to the bar. Response, "yes." Now folks, it was NOT crowded. But I went to the bar, ordered a glass of wine and then hummus and veggies ( I didn't think that would burden the kitchen) and had a delightful experience with the bartender, who made me feel welcome. As I left, I told the front folks, " I hope you can always find room for one more." They smiled. read more

Don't be fooled by the name! Such a unique and refreshing experience to be had here! This is casual fine dining with rustic accents and french techniques. The food is exquisite! Parking is a bit tight as this is around the town square. Service was excellent, friendly and professional. They have great menu items and a large wine selection! I recommend their eggs benedict and their mimosas. read more

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This was recommended to us while visiting for my son's new student orientation at IU. My son and husband got the burger and said it was the best they've ever had. I had the BLT and it was pretty amazing. read more

My spouse and I decided to venture forth once more into devour bloomington this time at Farm Bloomington. The restaurant offered a special menu of blt, huge amounts of French fries and your choice of Gelato. I believe the bowl of French fries dared us, but we could not overcome it. I think the restaurant should have a hall of fame for those who can overcome the French fries offered in one setting. Instead we have an entire box of totally delicious fries The blt sandwich was delectable, delightful and delicious. The double chocolate Gelato was decadent and only healthy because of the raspberries and strawberry. The other part of the restaurant offers spices, Gelato, and dessert coffee. Down stairs is another bar. I could see once the pandemic is lifted how connected they and Buskirk Chumley could be. read more

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They accommodated our large party willingly. Food was good and service was friendly. We had a great brunch.

Came here last week for dinner and happened to stop by hoping for a seat and to try out what farm has to offer! When we got there we were seated promptly and were served with water and an amouse Bouche. It was a salad like dish wish was made with veggies and a yogurt sauce. For the main dish I got: *bison burger - I ordered this medium rare. This burger was delicious and flavorful, the juiciest bison burger I've ever had! I also added bacon which was super juicy and crispy which made it even better! It came with onions lettuce and tomato and a pickle. It also came with a side of a potato salad dish which was really good Overall awesome experience and I would love to come back and try more! read more

Farm Bloomington - Bison burger with bacon - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

A very good restaurant! Food is great, but it's a bit overpriced for some of the entrées. The service is very good. The servers there are very friendly. The environment is very homie, but it is a bit noisy. Overall it is a good restaurant! Highly recommended! read more

Yikes what happened? Mother's Day brunch was a disaster. For $29 you got some unimaginative salads and a choice of variations of potatoes and eggs. But that's not the problem. The cheddar soup was curdled, and that's at a noon reservation. The sausage was bland and the home fries over cooked and chewy. Cracker Barrel does a much better job at half the price or better. What a disappointment on such a special day. read more

Attended great private party here. Spectacular list of available liquors. Interesting cocktails and beers - reasonably priced- worth trying. Servers were great. Food above average - tasty - well prepared. They did an excellent job. read more

Met some old friends for lunch here. Interior is OK, service was good. Food was outlandishly priced (two eggs, three strips of bacon, three cherry tomatoes and a pile of cheap fries for 13.50) and was disappointed that there wasn't any actual country fries (you know, fried with skins on in the shape of potato wedges, etc). They were standard french fries that they're calling FARMhouse fries. With a breakfast? C'mon. Do better. But here's the kicker: We asked for ketchup and the waiter brought us a big bottle of hot sauce. Well, one of our group is allergic to capsicum. So this wasn't a good thing. Luckily, someone else pointed out that it wasn't ketchup so they were saved by not having to eat that. Seriously, when someone asks for ketchup, bring them KETCHUP, not hot sauce. So, that and the fact that the food was pretty high priced for what you get earns them two well-deserved stars. read more

Restaurant fires on all cylinders. Great staff Great location Fantastic Food Garlic fries and biscuits are awe inspiring. Fantastic approach to classics Do not pass up the sausage gravy read more

A+ The first thing I noticed was the fun, authentic energy from the staff. There's a hip, positive vibe that welcomes you if you'll let it. Dope. I ordered the poutine and a fancy schmancy latte, largely because my wife said they were both "life changing." She wasn't wrong. Killer. I loved every part of my experience, and I'll definitely come back. Bonus for facing out on Kirkwood. Can't miss with this one. read more

Farm Bloomington - The Farmer's Daughter - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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The food is great here and have never had a problem with getting a proper cook on whatever I order. The problem I have with Farm, is that the Garlic Fries with aioli is so spectacular that I always order it as an appetizer and never have room for an entree. Service is always good, friendly, and fun. The cocktails are some of the best in town and bartender Doug is a legend. read more

Overrated burnt out has been. Avoid this place and just go to Cracker Barrel or any other breakfast place, its late in the restaurant lifecycle and I have zero plans of ever returning here. Wow this place went downhill fast. I used to come here a lot and have noticed that the service has really nosedived and the food quality seems to have dropped off too. I've come here on many occasions because it used to be amazing but my past few visits have been pretty bad. I usually come here after Riding through brown county / SR45, it used to be my favorite brunch spot. Food: The ingredients are still locally sourced but by my bacon isn't as thick as I remember, my eggs were good but my fries were not fresh and tasted almost Burger King like today. Service: Not sure if the college summer should have any impact on service or perhaps my timing in the late afternoon? I arrived today and there was no hostess at the front. I didn't like my fries but nobody ever stopped to ask about my food. When my server came by and cleared my table, I asked for some more iced tea and was less than pleasantly surprised that he added it to my check. read more

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The service was horrible. We had to wait 30 minutes to have to have somebody approach a table to get drinks. The food was disgusting. Do not go there. read more

This was my second time going to FARM, and I am really struggling with how many Stars to assign. My first time ever going was amazing and this time just seemed to be lacking. I am big on consistency and it can't just be amazing one time. I made reservations on OpenTable a few days in advance for 8:15 PM and we walked right in and sat immediately. We started off with the Pedro Sanchez, this is honestly the BEST non-alcoholic "mocktail" I have ever had. I was not expecting much as I usually don't like mocktails due to their sugary/ sweet taste, but this was amazing! I then had a glass of the Cave de Lugny Unoaked Burgundy Chardonnay and it was light, buttery, and flavorful. We ended up ordering what felt like the entire menu, but we started with the Famous Garlic Fries and the Carmalized Brussel Sprouts - these were both amazing dishes! The fries are big enough to share for a table of 6 people and the Brussel sprouts were great to split between two. They were the best Brussel sprouts I have had in a long time, and I believe they were sauteed in peanut oil which is my favorite! We then ordered our entrees and another 4 sides as we wanted to try it all! The four sides (which you can make a meal for $18) we got were Piquant Kale, Roasted Carrots, Grilled Broccolini, and Beef Dripping Potatoes. The kale was not great at all, it seemed like it was frozen and hastily dethawed under warm running water. The Roasted Carrots were AMAZING - they were full of flavor and almost dessert-y. The Grilled Broccolini was also amazing - you could taste the grill smoke and it was full of flavor. The potatoes were also good but not as good as the Carrots and Broccoli. Finally for the entrees - which I did have very high hopes for and unfortunately I was let down. I got the Iberian Roasted Pork which came with Jasmine Rice and Micro Cilantro Greens. The pork was overcooked and therefore came out dry and too chewy to enjoy. The jasmine rice unfortunately did not seem to have much flavor at all which I was surprised considering the mojo sauce - it needed a bit of fat or salt. The microgreen salad was nothing special at all. Matt got the Grilled Beef Filet and it was unfortunately overcooked - but his sides were good and the Filet did have good flavor. My previous time there - I got the duck and it was absolutely amazing. I do hope to go back as the service is great, the food is good and the drinks are awesome. I am hoping that next time I go, the food is more on par with my original dining experience. read more

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i came to visit some friends at IU and this is where we came for dinner! we started out with the AMAZING truffle fries with garlic aioli and brussels sprouts. both of these are gluten free!! for my main i got a farm salad with chicken. unfortunately the salad was individually like a 2/5. the lettuce was crazyyyy bitter, the cheese was just in random chunks and there wasn't enough flavor really. the service was great though and the food came out quickly. our server was awesome, she was so nice and quick. i just wouldn't order this salad if i came back again but i'm sure other things are great :) read more

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Fun menu, good service. Everything is fresh and delicious, whether brunch or dinner! We always stop by when we're in Bloomington.

The service was very good. Busy night. Food took a long time to get to us. Prime Rib - not tender. Have had better prime rib from other restaurants. My friend's entree was dried out. Pasta was not soft. The sauce was non-existent. It must've been in an oven to keep warm for way too long & wasn't covered. The server comped my friend a dessert due to the disappointment of the entree. Over priced dinners - for this experience. Perhaps, next time that I visit Bloomington, my friend & I may try this place again. read more

The food was a major let down. My husband and I both ordered the prime rib, as it was the special for the day. We both ordered medium rare and were served well done prime rib. It was awful. They serve sautéed kale and potatoes with it. $1.50 to upgrade to broccoli, not a huge deal. I was not impressed and will never return. I will say the crème brûlée was excellent and they have a huge liquor menu if you're into drinking. The food definitely left something to be desired. read more

Wanted a unique, memory, place for our family Christmas. Reservations. CUTE decor. Nice, friendly waitress. Food IN ED I BLE. Should not have come to the table. $10 for 4 biscuits. Not sure what century they were made in. Completely hard all the way through. Inedible. Got a pizza to share as appetizer. You could have used it for wallboard. When questioned about the quality and you could not cut it, waitress did not offer to get a new one. Should never have come to the table. Could not eat poutine. BLT was unrecognizable. Yes, Montezmua got his revenge, fast. Never Again. It knocked Korean BBQ off our #1 Never Got Again List. Horrid. We've been so sick since walking out the door. read more

The staff at Farm was fantastic and should be commended. However, the rest of the experience leaves a lot to be desired. The menu is exceptionally limited and I when I visited farm, they were out of what seemed to be about 20% of the menu since there are only 4 or 5 entrees, the three pizza options (they had no dough when I was there), a few sandwiches and some appetizers outside of the one daily special (which they were also out of). It's also incredibly expensive for what it is. We ordered two "Luger Burgers" which while tasty, took about 40 minutes to arrive (mine was cold) and cost $17 before "upgrading" to add in about 12 fries for an extra $2 rather than the automatic side (potato salad if memory serves). All told, 3 drinks, two burgers, and two substitutions (aforementioned fries and another $3 for sautéed mushrooms) totaled $82 dollars. You'd get the exact same quality but double the volume and options next door at Uptown. The drinks are borderline criminally overpriced. I ordered a single pour of Old Forester 1920 (a $60 bottle) and later noticed that it was listed for $17 a drink. 26 pours in the bottle means Farm is making $442 dollars on a $60 bottle of bourbon. Also being right above, and directly open to, "The Root Cellar" bar, means the dining area gets filled with the bar's music, drowning out most of the ambiance if you're there past 9 or so. I've heard rave reviews of Farm in the past and I genuinely wonder if there is a different restaurant by the same name somewhere else in town. If its not crowded, early in the day, the full menu of 11 meal options is available (I counted), and you don't want drinks, maybe think about Farm. Or just go to Uptown or Malibu Grill (my personal recommendation). read more

In Bloomington for work from the San Francisco Bay Area and my hotel suggested this place. Not super hungry and super tired after traveling so I just ordered a glass of rose and lentil soup, which came quickly and were de-LIC-ious! I sat at the bar, appreciated that the bartender knew their wine list. I see some bad reviews, and I just want to say, as someone that travels all over this country and the world, restaurants are dealing with challenges with staffing and costs everywhere-and I mean everywhere-from Africa to Costa Rica to North Dakota. They are all trying to stay afloat despite CoVID and inflation. And what can we do, as patrons? Let's be a little kinder and more patient. This is not a time to raise your petty issues of entitlement. Anyhow, I digress. These guys seem to be doing a more than respectable job at keeping it together despite challenges. I had a great experience, sure you will too! read more

Farm Bloomington - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

My son and I needed a safe, outdoor place for his birthday dinner. We landed on Farm and I'm glad! The food was amazing (bison burger!) including a delicious salad that was super fresh. Dessert was gelato and was much more than I expected (size and taste). Highly recommend and service was good. It is a bit pricey - only reason it is not five stars from me. read more

Farm Bloomington - Beautiful house salad - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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So far the bloody Mary is delicious. We had the nacho fries nice ,skinny and we'll dressed. The vegetarian chili was amazing my carnivore husband said it was the best he'd ever had. I'm having a large falafel " burger" which you can get on a bun in having it on a plated salad like it's very good no it was excellent. Our server occurred Olivia could not have given better service. read more

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My new girlfriend, Elizabeth, had a friend come in town for the week, and she was insistent that I meet her at Farm Bloomington for brunch. I had my doubts coming into this restaurant. Paul, my new roommate after my ex wife kicked me out of the house, told me that Farm Bloomington sucked. Upon my own review of this restaurant, I'm here to tell you that it is incredible! I ordered the B-Town Breakfast which consisted of two eggs (scrambled), bacon, roasted tomatoes, and fries. The scrambled eggs melted in my mouth, and the bacon was crisp and juicy. This may have been one of my top 5 breakfasts all year! Elizabeth got the avocado toast and her friend got the steak and eggs. Farm Bloomington has made me a fan for life. God Bless America and God Bless Food! read more

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Overrated. Granted, it is Bloomington where most people haven't had a warm meal that did not involve a sandwich press in a few years and their parents are just excited to take them out to have something that resembles a meal. They get huge points for being locally sourced but we found both the bison burger and the beef burgers to be dry and they are not generous on the toppings or condiments. While we did not eat the pizza, as a NYer, it looked dry and uninspired. read more

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The food is delicious! Everything is fresh and farm grown. The strawberry rhubarb jam is a must. Ambiance is lovely. I have been twice while visiting and will go back. Why the 3 star? Both times I have sat at the bar by myself and both times the bartenders have been RUDE. Last visit she slammed the lid on the shaker and it sprayed all over my face. I am a yes, please and thank you person. Next time just a table for one. read more

It just isn't what it use to. I use to love this place and sadly I'll probably never return. I've never had to send food back to a kitchen before but my chicken came out to dry our waitress said something about it. The gravy was even hard and crusty at parts. I got the catfish for a replacement and had a bite. We left and I ended up making food at home. Safest experience ever especially since this place use to be so good!!!! read more

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I was skeptical about this place but I had a great time. The service was great and the cozy ambiance lifted my spirits. It's got spunk and the food is good. I'd recommend you give it a try. I went for brunch but I'll be back for lunch read more

Amazing food and loved the staff! We had a wonderful experience and this was our first place we ever had a 3 course meal. It was pricey but so worth it! We got our whole family to start going! read more

We had brunch here today, and everything was excellent start to finish! We arrived about 20 minutes before our reservation, but they were able to seat us right away anyway which was a nice bonus! I had such a hard time deciding what to order since everything looked amazing. I ended up going with the Indiana Benedict and was not disappointed. Biscuits and gravy with poached eggs, peppers and kielbasa? Delicious!! Fluffy biscuits that held up well under the gravy, lots of tasty kielbasa and ground sausage and very nicely seasoned gravy. The eggs were cooked perfectly. My friend had the poutine which she really enjoyed as well. It was a huge portion and she took half of it home to enjoy later. For dessert, I had the baked apple which came with what tasted like house made granola and excellent vanilla ice cream. Our server was great. She was friendly and just attentive enough. She didn't rush us and made a point of asking us if we wanted anything else before bringing the bill (and we did want dessert!). Chef Orr was around and made a point of checking in with diners himself which is always s nice touch. I loved the decor, and even though the restaurant was fairly full, it wasn't loud. Parking is easy. The 4th street garage is right around the corner. It was raining hard today so we were happy to have an option for a short walk. I will definitely be back for brunch again and want to come for dinner too! read more

Farm Bloomington - Indiana Benedict - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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This is an amazing brunch place. Maybe not for college students so much since it's pricier, but for alumni perhaps. Brunch over the holidays is even better, with more food and coffee options. We got the holiday brunch omelette and scramble, the Indiana Benedict, and the Hoosier Poutine. All of the portions were huge and very filling. The lattes we got were good too. We also loved the service! Our waitress Jade was very kind and attentive, and fun to talk to! Thanks so much. read more

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What a fun venue! We were seated in the bar and our waiter appeared wearing a tophat! I was in!! It was a Saturday in the summer, so there was no wait. I started with a yummy Bloody Mary great flavor and a great way to start the meal. Food was great service was a bit slow but really friendly will give try it again when in town. read more

Farm Bloomington - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I've had several noteworthy experiences at this Bloomington staple over the years. Two of the standout dishes I've experienced include the juicy grass fed burger and strawberry breakfast porridge with cheesecake infusion. In fact, I can't stop thinking about that porridge. (think cream of wheat on steroids) THE SPACE: Located right off the square in downtown Bloomington, Farm is a beautiful stone's throw from several of my favorite sites in Bloomington: the BLine Trail, farmers market and Cardinal Spirits to name a few. Stepping inside the door you'll feel a mix of shabby chic old general store vibes with quilted curtains, antique furniture with a splash of surprising decor like Asian columns in the back of the restaurant. The basement is home to an unsuspecting bar that hosts music and a fun speakeasy-like entrance off the alley. SERVICE: All of my encounters have featured excellent customer service and I love the passion you can see if Chef Orr's eyes. FOOD/DRINK: They offer everything from spirits to a coffee bar in the front of the restaurant. You'll also find a tasty case full of made from scratch desserts in the front entry. I already noted two of my favorites from the start but I also want to mention all of the fun themed dinners they host throughout the year like a Chinese New Year dinner and New Year's Day hangover eats feast. read more

While I was in town for work, a group of 7 of us went here for a weekday dinner. The atmosphere of the restaurant is rustic chic and we felt very welcomed. The table started with two orders of their garlic fries and they were absolutely delicious! Everyone raved how much they enjoyed them. They were crispy, super flavorful, came with a great dipping sauce, and the portion was huge! One order can easily feed 4 or more. I ordered the beet veloute and wild bianca pizza. The server advised me that the beet veloute was a cold soup, so I knew what to expect. The soup was flavorful and looked gorgeous. I really wanted to like this, because I love beets, but unfortunately between the 'rye croutons' (which was a tiny crumble) being so incredibly salty, and expecting a very velvety texture from a veloute (and this was not smooth), it was something I didn't have more than few spoonfuls of. The pizza was a BIG regret. Myself and a coworker whom I sat across from both chose this. This was no personal/mini sized pizza and could have absolutely been shared with someone. We wished our server would've let us know when we both ordered it. I am sorry to say, but this pizza was nearly inedible. The pesto was one of the saltiest bites of food I've ever had. I tried to pick around this by eating a mushroom (not bad) and some of the ricotta (oddly bland). The crust on it's own was very good though - light and crispy! Looking at my coworker we both only took a couple bites of this giant pie. When our server asked if we wanted it wrapped to go, we both said no and he didn't question it. After being encouraged by the rest of the table to let our server know, I did. In telling him our feedback, as I stated above, he told us that that is basically how he feels about that pizza, and that he has often received the same feedback from customers! Again, we wished he would have let us know in advance. After all of that, we weren't offered anything to be comp'd or even a dessert/drink. The pizza was $16.50 each. We felt that paying $33 between the two of us where we clearly did not enjoy any of it, while the server confirmed we weren't alone in this dislike, it would have been nice to have something done. On a more pleasant note, the rest of our table seemed to enjoy the various meals they ate. I had a bite of the spring pea risotto and I wished I had chosen that instead. The farm to table concept of this restaurant is one I wholeheartedly support. I hope to visit them again and have a better experience next time. read more

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Overall okay, but not blown away. Sat at the bar and it took a while to receive service. Bar tender was kind and drinks were good - probably the best part of the entire meal. Food came out cold, and the pizza crust was not good. Very bland and almost tasted like it came from a pre- made dough. Pizza Bianca with mushrooms - I wouldn't recommend at all. Zero flavor. Fries were excellent and came out hot! Be ware... they charge you for every small request, aioli for the fries, parm for the pizza etc, so many extra cost on the bill. Overall bland food but better vibe for drinks read more

Quite tasty. Came for Saturday lunch/brunch. Had the Parmesan fries (lemon aioli and chipotle ketchup were awesome), the French toast casserole (very good, see picture), and the Big Red pizza (was okay). Great for the kids too. We'll definitely be back. read more

Farm Bloomington - French Toast casserole - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana