We visited Rosie's Pub pretty late (8:45pm) on a Friday night, but did call ahead to make sure we wouldn't piss off the kitchen since they closed at 9, she assured me that it would be fine as long as we ordered pretty quickly. Not an issue as we were HUNGRY. We arrived and there were spots both inside and out, but we opted for inside. We ordered quite a bit to try a variety. IT. WAS. DELICIOUS. Seriously, not a single person in our party of four were disappointed. The fries (both as a side and covered in bacon and cheese) were phenomenal. The calamari was cooked to perfection and the breading was delicious. The lobster Mac n' Cheese had a generous amount of lobster, a pleasant surprise. The waitress was super cool and down to earth and the place was clean! We will definitely be back. read more

Rosie's Pub - (Top Left Clockwise) Lobster Mac 'n Cheese, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Cheese Nuggets, Loaded Fries, Calamari. - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Best burgers in town -- hands down -- come with the best French fries in town. The appetizers and ribs are also very good. Great service, friendly staff. Outdoor seating, as weather permits. read more

Best burger i've had in a while!!!!! Went with some friends and we had a good time. Service was awesome as well! Cute place and have the option to sit outside if possible. read more

Super good salmon salad today and the chocolate mousse bomb for dessert was simply amazing!!!! Excellent service and an iconic spot in Bloomington, IL. read more

Haven't been here in years and had a good meal that was different from the BloNo norm. The BBQ Bacon Shrimp were a very tasty as an appetizer. The sauce added a great taste without taking over. The pecan crusted chicken itself was amazing. The flavorful crust stayed on the chicken and was covered with a delicious sauce. Sides could have been better roasted potatoes were seasoned well, but were way over done and very dry. The sautéed veggies were fine, but nothing special. Service was great! read more

Rosie's Pub - Pecan Crusted Chicken - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Good food, nice ambiance, great staff. Recently had the turkey with Gouda and raspberry sauce -- recommend!

Black and blue burger is fantastic. Drinks are ok. Your standard American/ Irish bar.

Thisbshould have been much better but Rosie's lost a star because of customers. They are missing a star also because the RC products. Food was tasty. We shared chicken Nachos (careful they up charge sour cream, guac, etc, did even ask if we wanted sc&g). And also had a flat press pizza. The staff was quick and friendly and noticed when refills were needed. The tough kill for Rosie's is the size to small for mid size groups and when a group is there the spoil the atmosphere for any intimate conversation. The. Group tonight was way to loud! read more

I had high hopes but was not overly impressed after my visit. It was a busy Saturday afternoon and the bar was full. After getting in, we were not greeted or seated by anyone, and had to fight for our own spots to get seen at the bar. After we sat down, I saw two groups of people leave because they were in the same situation, waiting at the door. Their food was really good, to be fair. Burgers might be the best value and taste food. Followed by the bruschetta which is messily presented, and wings that were good but average. The nachos looked like a huge portion. But overall I think the food we ordered is overpriced. They definitely need more seating, staff, and working on the presentation on the food. read more

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Always a good meal and a good time at Rosie's. Took the whole family there on a Saturday night and found to my delight that there was a Ribeye special. read more

Cozy little pub, the food and service are great. They keep the temperature comfortably warm inside, so I'm watching the blizzard outside without feeling like I'm in the blizzard outside. Friendly staff, not too long of a wait on the food either. I got the chicken nachos and the portion was surprisingly large for the price. I'll be back. read more

Rosie's Pub - Nachos with Chicken - Homemade chips - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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The food is AMAZING. Service is incredible - always fast and friendly. I can't get away from the French dip, it is delicious read more

Rosie's Pub - French dip - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

We had a great experience. Great service even as we sat outside. The apple salad was great and good sized. The French fries are top notch. The chicken nuggets were tasty. The Flatbread was good as well, but it could be crisper. read more

Wow hello fabulous dinner. I was in Bloomington for a few hours & decided to walk and choose my dinner spot by intuition. I grabbed a seat at the end of the bar and ordered an IPA (name? cannot remember. way too many IPA's these days) and scoured the menu. The lobster macaroni caught my eye, but my body was craving leafy greens. I went with the cobb salad, sans bleu cheese crumbles. (I don't know how bleu cheese lovers do it!) The dressing was amazing and the diced chicken, avocado, tomatoes, onions, & cucumbers were proportioned well. Great taste and 1/2 the salad for leftovers. Definitely recommend Rosie's and will be back for dinner before shows at The Castle this fall. read more

Rosie's Pub - Cobb salad minus bleu cheese. So good. - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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It has a great atmosphere (historic old building with exposed brick walls) and serves excellent with a variety of choices! The owners are usually there and are very friendly and accommodating. read more

The bartenders were great and conversational. Delicious food and they pour a great pint.

Great price Outstanding service Exceptional Food Interesting decor Easy access Free parking read more

The Good: - Friendly waiting staff - Neat vibe in dining area (only) - Trendy menu arrangements - Great use of spices in pastas The Bad: - Small menu - Often out of ribs or other meat - Sugary mixed cocktails - Divey, icky front bar area - Cramped dining area read more

Rosie's Pub - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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Rosie's is a Bloomington staple. Not only is it a cozy bar/restaurant, but it also has some pretty awesome history. Rosie's was formally Abe Lincoln's law office! My boyfriend and I have come here for special occasions, like Valentine's Day, and we also like to just stop in for a cocktail and an app. We like to show this place off to friends who come to visit because of the history, the good food, and the cozy atmosphere. My favorite food item to order here is the Buffalo Shrimp Caesar salad - it's to die for! read more

Great service, best burger ever! Make reservations in advance. It's very popular for a reason.

Amazing service, amazing food. Loved the vibe of the place as well. One of the best restaurants in Bloomington in my opinion

Good place to stop to grab a bite. Not fancy but good food and service. A favorite of the Courthouse crowd.

All around delicious. Relaxing. Food and drinks are great quality. Highly recommend.

Old school pub with updated food. Long beer list. Huge burgers. Good service. Inside or outside seating.

Came downs from chicago for a lecture and was famished. Found this place via yelp. Shelby and the crew did not disappoint. Everything was amazing from the calamari to the Ruben Sandwich. Only thing missing when I eat this good is a pillow...they had that too!! read more

Stopped in for lunch. Food was very good, and the service was very good as well. It's reasonably priced, and I'd return!

Food was delicious! The staff is wonderful and even having a gluten allergy they were able to make something safe for both my daughter and I to eat- so much food is made fresh that is was easy to figure out what we could eat. Definitely give them a try! read more

If you want a chef to prepare your dinner - visit Rosies. We always enjoy our experience at this pub/restaurant. After a hard day at work or a week that never seems to end - come here to find a great meal and great people. Out treat to ourselves is to enjoy this establishment for a relaxing drink and the most flavorful meal we could enjoy. Thanks chef for your attention to detail as well as an incredible staff. Here's to many more good nights. read more

Went to this restaurant for the first time tonight! It was delicious, service was so friendly and fast. My boyfriend and I both got a drink, appetizer, and meal it was so reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming back soon!!! I 100% recommend. read more

Rosie's Pub - Spinach Artichoke Dip and Garden Flatbread - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

I'm giving a 5 for service and effort. The food is really good - but the service is excellent. Came in here on a busy Saturday. The server apologized for being understaffed and a little slow (as all restaurants seem to be these days) - but much more noticeable was how, despite being visibly understaffed, the staff was busting its hump to take care of everyone, and stayed in good spirits. Great meal before a concert at Museum Square. Fried pickles, calamari and nachos were all excellent. 2 of us had the black and blue burger and 2 the regular cheeseburger. If not for the heavy apps, I would've loved to try the pork chop special, ribs or another entree. And the vibe is great - cool, old building - stamped tin ceilings, stained glass - apparently Lincoln had his law practice in the building. History - cool! We'll be back next time we're in town. Thanks, Rosie's!! read more

Food was average at best. If you're looking for amazing bar food this is not the place. The paper thin pizza was probably the best part but hardly worth the price for what you got and toppings on it. read more

Dined Alfresco and had a great experience. Attentive waiter made dinner and drink suggestions that we appreciated. Food was well prepared and the presentation very nice. We will return and bring friends. read more

4 years later, it's still as good as it ever was! And this Special Olympian is showing the medal once again, but only after the wings, of course. read more

Rosie's Pub - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

I'm from Chicago and we come here every time we visit our daughter at ISU! Their food and cocktail menu never disappoint. Every dish is always better than the next. I updated review to add more photos of today's visit. The various pasta dishes with seafood and their salads are delicious and impressive! read more

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Delish burgers, clean, quick and very friendly staff. Will definitely stop in if we are in the area again.

Wow, where to begin! Just smashed it out of the park from start to finish. Reserved table was ready & waiting for us when we arrived. There is a cozy little dining room back behind the bar and that's where we sat. Nice white tablecloths with a fireplace in the room, very romantic. Our server was very friendly and personable and got us tastes of wine to help us choose a bottle with no hesitation. We started with an order of GIANT shrimp cocktail, wow they were delicious. We thought the sauce could use more horseradish but we like everything spicy. My date decided on the sesame ginger salmon with mashed potatoes and a veggie and it was soooo good. Really super moist and tender with a great asian flavor not just from the sesame seeds. The potatoes were authentic with some bits of skin mixed in. I had the cioppino and pasta and it was a massive bowl just packed with chunks of seafood! I couldn't hardly eat even a third of it and had it wrapped up to go. The perfectly prepared food mixed with the great service in a beautiful refurbished building just really put this date night over the top. Definitely counting down the days until we return! read more

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Stopped in at Rosie's for lunch while in town. It was absolutely amazing. I think it's one of the best restaurant meals I've ever had! So good! The server was also friendly and attentive. read more

Rosie's is one of the best spots in downtown Bloomington! Great food and drinks on the menu. Service is always fantastic! Also the best calamari in town. read more

Rosie's Pub - Fried Calamari - American Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Great food, service was good and atmosphere was very good. The only thing is seating is very limited and tables are too close to each other . Ate at the bar, but wife doesn't care much for that. Food quality made up for not being able to sit at a table. Definitely a great meal. read more

Authentic pub atmosphere. They have a wide variety of drinks and typical bar food options. I would say it's slightly more expensive than most pubs, but the food is above average and service was good. There was a large group that were so loud I literally couldn't hear my friend across the table. So maybe not the place to go for a drink and conversation. read more