I Went There Back In 2024 Or 2025, And There Was Great Food,…read moreGood Service, And Good Ambiance.

Lots of love for their Tenderloins but my favorite thing there are the onion rings. Amazing! Good…read moreburgers as well.

I've been to the tap many a time - but this particular visit I was focused on the fries. See - I…read morewas on a quest to find the best fry in Bloomington. So here's how the tap came out: It was a busy Saturday night. Easy to grab a high top, but being over 30 - it's not fun sitting on a bar stool. That's fine. The service - like I said, they were busy. But one of my friends never even got his drink, and he ended up telling the waitress to cancel it because we were already eating our fries. The fries - - 4 dipping sauces equals 5 stars! Love the ability to try different flavors and find your fav. My fav is the pesto aioli because its unique! I give the seasoning 4 stars, and it was a little heavy handed, and kind of overpowered the sauces. Texture was good, some were a lil soggy, overall they were good! I've had the other food at the tap, and always enjoyed myself. Definitely worth a visit - but be prepared if they're super slammed!

Really cool place - they have a ton of beer to try! Their beer menu (which was fully printed and…read moreavailable at our table - no scanning a QR code or squinting to read a board at the bar) had a whole page of beers by The Tap Brewery, followed by two pages of guest craft beer representing every major type of beer and with some unique options, all on tap. For drinks, cocktails (and a few mocktails) and a smaller selection of wine are also available. I wanted to get beer but I was kind of tempted by the cocktails. My first choice was a flight that included a mix of The Tap beers and guest beers, but the waiter came back after taking the order and told me that they could only do flights with their beers but could let me sample the beers I wanted to try, so I did that, and the samples were probably around 2 oz each so I basically got half a flight. After that, I ended up ordering a real flight of their beer. The Tap beers I tried were: Kill the Lights stout (regular and barrel-aged), Tapenator dark lager, Frost Bite winter ale, Nefarious Nectar blonde. Guest beers: Jacob Leinenkugel white mocha stout, Weihanstephaner Hefeweissbier, BrewDog Winter Staycation. Not going to waste space reviewing all of these, but they were all fantastic. I was really grateful that they let me sample so many! And they also have food. The menu isn't huge but does have some variety, and it's not just basic pub food. I had the ahi tuna crunch bowl and it was pretty good! It kind of had the vibe of stuff thrown together in a poke bowl, but it worked and I thought the fish was done really well. Our waiter was wonderful! He was really friendly and just the right amount of attentive. My friend and I stayed for a while talking after we had paid and he didn't rush us out at all. Granted, it was a pretty quiet night. We both really liked the vibe of the place. I would love to be back soon!

Heard good things about this place and decided to give it a try, place was not all that crowded at…read more7 o'clock on a Wednesday and I was able to seat myself. Service was attentive and good from the bartender, the pork tenderloin was highly recommended and I would suggest the same. Bonus; ask for the Cajun ranch dipping sauce for the waffle fries!

Great place, food, beer, staff. One of our friends left their card and our server, Kaitlyn chased…read moreus down to make sure we didn't leave without us!

The famous Sample Gates of Indiana University are just right down the street from Nick's English…read moreHut in Bloomington. Next year Nick's will turn 100 years old!!! An amazing success! Greek immigrant Nick Hrisomalos started Nick's. Nick's "Sink the Biz" fries have Nick's spices sprinkled on them along with Romano cheese and a great garlic mayo to dip them in! The Stromboli is incredible! Lots of flavor, great bread, meat, cheese yum!!! Oh, and the bread and butter pickles on the side are delicious too! The inside is really cool! Lots of booths always a plus, I U memorabilia, TV's playing sports, a bar, all in a very warm and inviting down home college hang out. I took home one of their great glass mugs. Took a keychain home also on the at out. Just nice friendly staff in a great college town. Oh, I will say I don't like mushrooms but on the way out we saw a plate of breaded mushrooms and my goodness they were huge and looked good. I might've tried one. Ha

NICK'S ENGLISH HUT IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA IS NOSTALGIC…read more============================== I attended a parent's cocktail party about nine years ago when I visited IU during the student orientation for my son. I had fun, had a beer and collected a Nick's Hut glass jar/glass. Fast forward nine years and my son and daughter-in-law had their "Welcome Party" the evening before their wedding on Friday, June 19, 2026. This was after their wedding rehearsal and dinner elsewhere. We had a great time on the second floor that was totally reserved for our big group. They had more food, beer and other beverages as well. Kind of cool to attend events before my son started college and years later.

Sleeper, the owner, is really the star of this bar. If you want a place that's comfortable, chill,…read moreadult and slow-paced, this is it. It's often hard to find bars where you can go alone as a woman and not instantly be hounded or feel intimidated. Sleeper sets the tone for this bar and keeps it funny and respectful. I have gotten hit on there, but in a classy way - LOL. So, it gives me old school vibes, safe space and great storytelling. It's kinda not about the drinks or the food, it's really about the vibes, that you either get or you don't.

Sleepers is definitely a sleeper favorite in Bloomington. The bar has a nice chill, relaxed vibe,…read morewhich can be hard to find in a college town. The prices were also very reasonable for both food and drinks. You can get the typical no-frills bar food, but if you're just looking for a space to relax before an IU game I'm not sure there's a better spot in Bloomington. We had great service and our whole group kept talking about how it was such a great find. It's attached to a motel and can be easily overlooked when driving into town.

Fun, good energy and vibes. The unique sporty decor gives a warm, inviting, personal touch. All the…read moretables were a tad sticky which was not surprising but felt kinda gross. The staff were friendly. There were so many levels of seating which included long bench/tables accommodating for groups. Wings were great! The sweet Lou's were VERY sweet! They had a strong caramelized brown sugar flavor. Hot wings were vinegary and spicy. Tater tots were perfectly fried. Great bar food and wings. Would definitely visit again!

Onion Rings: 10/10 -- i would come back just for these!!! the crisp was immaculate and the batter…read morewas so good the onion stayed in tact with each bite. the house sauce was a creamy aoili-like mix which was super yummy too. Buffalo Chicken: 6/10 -- my sister got this and rated it a 6 (because there are no 7s on my scale). for $15+ and no side of fries this was kind of a scam sandwich lol #recessionindicator Sweet Lou's: 6/10 -- heavy on the sweet i was a fool i looooove bbq but their special "q sauce" was a bit like molasses rather than classic bbq. the patty, onion ring, and bacon were perfect but i literally could not taste them without scraping off the sticky sauce. again, $15+ and no side i feel like the flavor wasn't enough for me to recommend this to anyone. Tender & Fries: 6/10 -- what in the walmart brand frozen curly fries without salt nonsense on a plate was this... they got us LOOOOL... great value??? YEAH hard pass!!!! I was visiting my sister and she recommended this place because she had heard about it from fellow IU students. My thoughts: come for the IU memorabilia, and ambience, eat an order of onion rings (maybe sip a beer) while you watch a game and leave! The food was mediocre at best and wayyy overpriced.

Wow. What happened? This place I swore by not so long ago has taken a serious nosedive…read more Lunch with the kid again. Fun, right? Nope. They were a bit busy but it didn't seem like a huge crowd today. We sat outside again. I knew what I wanted immediately, and placed our order as soon as our waitress came over to greet us. A cheeseburger for the kid, and a pulled pork sandwich for me. I've never had theirs before. And I never will again. And fries. We got fries. The wait was insane. At least a half hour for very simple dishes. The kid got a tiny burger. Beef and bun. No cheese, no ketchup. I had to ask for cheese. Yes. They messed up a cheese burger. Then there was my pulled pork. It was literally inedible. I've since come to learn that it was not reheated properly, so the goo that covered every bit of meat was fat. It was served cold, for some reason, and the way it was presented on the menu, listed under a picture of some yummy browned wings led me to believe it would be a very different - and HOT- sandwich. The server did offer to take it back, but at that point the meal was ruined for me and I didn't trust them to make anything else, or make it quickly. I made it clear I was very unhappy about such a disgusting sandwich. She took all of 10% off my bill. Better than nothing, but a lot less than I was expecting. if this is how they're doing things now, I'm done with this place. Badly overseasoned fries... cold pulled pork... cheeseburger with no cheese... I mean, come on... and based on what little I caught from people at another table, getting food out seemed to be an issue for them. I'm not sure if any other places nearby that aren't just bars serve decent food, but if they do, you can definitely give this place a hard pass. Yuck.

I wouldn't exactly call their appetizers "fun size," even though the menu refers to them as "fun…read moresize fun baskets." The portions are massive! I wasn't particularly hungry that day and, as a first-timer at Fat Dan's, I expected a small snack. Nope--what I got was a huge portion, but thankfully, it was delicious. The restaurant was packed since IU had just hosted a football game, so it was loud, and seating was limited and service was lacking. Still, it was a tasty experience overall!

Had a great experience at Dave & Buster's overall - especially if you're here for the arcade…read more There's a solid selection of games, and it's a really fun place to spend time with friends. The whole atmosphere is lively and makes it easy to just relax and enjoy yourself. That said, I do wish there was a bit more variety in the games, especially compared to locations in bigger cities. You might notice the difference if you've been to larger Dave & Buster's locations. Still, for Bloomington, this place absolutely delivers. It's a great go-to spot for entertainment, and I'd definitely come back.

First time to try Dave and Buster's. A friend and I gave it a shot. We shared a bigger appetizer…read moresince we had recently eaten lunch. Food was good. Kinda salty. Service was very good. It's loud inside but it's expected since it's a place where younger kids will run around and play. Some of the arcade games looked really cool-interactive. Nice place for parties. They have many options and plans depending on size of your group and how extensive you want to be.

Absolutely delicious! Park behind the restaurant in their parking lot…read more I ordered the white chicken chili and it was so chunky and full of chicken. It was better than homemade! I also ordered a chicken salad sandwich and ended up taking half of it to go. It was tasty but it surprisingly had onions in it which I would not have expected with red grapes in it. Our waitress was top notch as she checked on us several times. The restaurant was perfect for dining. Not too loud. I am looking forward to coming again while I am in Nashville for the week.

We both had to get the pork tender loin, it does not disappoint…read more Richelle got the onion rings, so good, and enough to share. We discovered we really liked their bistro sauce, great dipping sauce for the onion rings or your tender loin. They don't make it in house, it's Ken's steak house brand. Our waitress was so nice, she it was slow so she told us about Nashville a little and went back to the kitchen to get the bistro sauce info. The inside is warm and friendly, it would be fun to be here in the fall/winter with the fireplace going.

Not your average bar food!! The salmon filet is as good as I've had anywhere at half the price…read more Generous portions. The service was excellent! The entire staff was so friendly & attentive!

Visiting Brown County? You MUST golf at least 9 holes at Salt Creek and grab a bite here…read moreafterwards. Might be able to sneak it in before your friends or family wake up! The 19th Hole has been completely renovated and has an open, updated look. This is a far cry from the typical hot dog you can get at a golf course- here you can invite your entire family to join you after a round and there is something for everyone! Service is fast and friendly, food is tasty. Also a great option for those Sundays when hotels empty out in Nashville and every restaurant in town has an hour wait. You'll be back before that table opens up! Remember to tip for good service and check out the pro shop on the way out for a memento!