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    3.5 (170 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Luke W.

    The low ratings make no sense. This is my new favorite hot spot in the Bloomington area. Amazing atmosphere and date night vibes, simple and well thought out menu, vibrant collection of enticing eats and drinks, and in tune staff, I first noticed a higher class aura than expected. The dirty downtown drags all down. Frontman asked if I had a reservation, worked out well as I didn't anyway, was seated and awaited my buddy celebrating his cake day. I quickly sampled two brews and went with a delightful salty fresh beer. There were gorgeous cocktails too but have to note all quite light and sugar forward. They really need some balanced and more raw options. Wished we were more hungry, skipped appetizers, straight to sharing a burger and wow what a fix it was! The Butch. burger tingled all tasted with that meat crowned with pineapple. Few burgers have done so much for me. My buddy's Ex Boyfriend cocktail was perfect for the pink diabetes. Easy to drink and quickly disappeared, wondered around the dessert menu a second, we went for the pumpkin cheesecake. And again what an amazing treat, I had plenty of amazing cheesecakes in my time but this trounced most of them. This is one gorgeous food spot. I cannot wait to come back!

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    Gimhani A.

    The service and the ambiance of this place was amazing. Ordered a mocktail which turned out pretty tasty. However, the food was alright. The chips that came on the side of my chicken sandwich were way too salty.

    Shrimp Pasta

    I drove in from Urbana and my brother and his wife drove down from Peoria and we met in Bloomington for lunch. What a great relaxing spot to catch up with each other. We started with the Italian beef egg rolls which were unique and crispy with just the right amount of jardinera. I had an amazing shrimp pasta and my brother and his wife really enjoyed their meals. The service was good although the server could have been a little more attentive on drink refills. Would definitely go back.

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    Atha W.

    I will admit the name is like Oh this sounds like an okay place to eat! When actuality This place should be called Fantasy Bites! The food is so amazing, that you want to say slap me I must be dreaming. It is most certainly worth the drive from Champaign to Bloomington. The staff is on point and this place actually stays pretty busy. We have come here twice so far!! Not only that Bloomington's Downtown area has a lot going on. I want to come back during the day so I can eat and then walk it all off visiting the local shops!! Bravo Reality Bites Bravo!!

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    Overpriced. Food was mediocre at best , lacking in flavor. Customer service was terrible. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

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    The food here is some of the best in BloNo. Good service, great patio, and I always enjoy downtown.

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    All of the nicest spots in town! Excellent staff and food! Best place to pick up middle aged divorced women!

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    It was all so wonderful. Food is sooooo great. Fun cute atmosphere. They really take care of you. Can't wait to go back.

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    Great vibe and great food. This place had such a great feel to it. The food was very good and nice cocktails too.

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    Server was great. Food was better than expected from a college town establishment. Drinks were a little pricey, but not too bad.

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