The food was nice and fresh. The quesadilla was flavorful. The tenderloin was massive but…read moredefinitely lacking in seasoning. I added some salt and pepper and went to town on it. Pretty good!

Went here on a whim and it was pretty good. My biggest complaint is that it was extremely loud. So…read moreloud we couldn't hear each other talk at all. Then I would say that the service was a little slow. However, looking around it looked like they were very low on staff. The food was pretty good! I had a chicken quesadilla. Asking for additional spicy ranch is a must. Dipping it in there makes it so much better. We also had the poppers. It said they were made of sweet peppers but that isn't true. They were jalepeno poppers. That didn't bother us because we like jalepenos but be warned. All around, a good place to go have dinner! There also happened to be live music later on in our meal and they did a great job.

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!

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!

Ya better be hungry when you walk into this place Portions…read moreare very good size Wide variety to choose from on the menu Prices are fair Great service

We stopped by last evening for the first time, and oh my goodness... what a great experience!! Food…read morewas fantastic (we had the bourbon burger and the breaded tenderloin). The breaded tenderloin was so large, we had enough leftovers for dinner this evening... it fed both of us. So good! There was live music... also very enjoyable! Server was very friendly and did a great job. They're only a 35 minute drive up the road from us. We had no idea. We'll be back for sure. Do yourself a favor and give them a try.

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.

Great place to gather before a show at the playhouse which is across the street…read more Drinks were good and staff promptly arrived after we were seated

BuffaLouie's is a Bloomington staple that I failed to adequately utilize during my time at IU…read more However, anytime that I go back to visit, this is always a stop on my trip. The wings are simply the best. There's plenty of sauces with different heat levels to choose from. It's a great environment in a prime location on campus. Just expect crowds during games.

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.

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!

Can't beat the views and friendly service. Not to mention, if you're in town visiting with your…read moredig, they let you sit on the patio with them and even brought us a big bucket of water. The menu has a little bit of everything. Decent food. Overall good spot off the beaten path and less busy compared to the rest of this area (that can be quite touristy). I'd go back in a heartbeat.

The food is decent and the drinks are reasonably priced. However, be aware that this is a smoking…read morebar. And not just a little smoky. Think Cheech & Chong movie-level of smoke. Tobacco, though, not the good stuff.

Be advised: Heavy's IS a SMOKING BAR…read more Heavy's Bar and Grill is a true family owned business that has been open since Sept. 2011. We liked this bar as soon as we walked in. To the left, as you enter, is the game area with 5 pool tables, a dart board, a video game, and a shuffle board area. To your right of the main bar is the dining and D. J. area. There are 8 6-top tall tables for larger groups. For those who need regular tables, there are many along the bar. You'll find a second smaller bar with 11 bar stools for super busy nights. Want to watch a game? Then you're in luck since you can see a flatscreen wherever you sit. Looking for a night of music, then you're in the right spot. Just check their website for the details. This bar offers something for every person who enjoys tasty food, music, a place to enjoy pool, darts, pull-tabs, and shuffleboard. The main u-shaped bar is large (30 stools), with many regulars who are recognized as soon they enter. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming to everyone. The menu has the typical pub food with daily specials. The appetizers are plentiful, and many are large enough for a main course such as the Heavy Slop Tots, Mile High Nachos, Loaded Potato Wedges, 5 Pepperoni Breadsticks or Wings. The Heavy Supreme Salad is different topped with sausage, pepperoni, and then regular salad ingredients. The chili, loaded or not, is good. Loaded is my personal preference, but hubby prefers just the small, diced onions. The past week, I ordered their excellent baked potato and topped it off with my loaded chili. So good! All kinds of sandwiches and wraps provide a nice selection to choose from, and each sandwich is served with one side (upgrades available). The Reuben served with onion rings was tasty. Both were a tad greasy, but the rings are deep-fried, of course. The 1/2 lb pork tenderloin is huge and can be prepared grilled or breaded. My husband has gotten it grilled, and he asked they add Cajun Seasoning, which they happily did. Another popular choice is the fish sandwich (cod or tilapia) and grilled or breaded. Reasonably priced dinner options include a Sirloin Steak, NY Strip, Grilled Chicken, Fish (cod or tilapia) prepared your way. Heavy's round's out the dinner menu with New Orleans Pasta or Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta and even Fajitas. We made a specific trip Friday evening so my husband could try the Slow Roasted Prime Rib. Your portion size option is 10 oz. ($15.49) or 16 oz. ($18.49). The server had raved on and on, so he was looking forward to a decent Prime Rib. It was anything but good!! As you can see from the attached picture, it was a lump of fat. Maybe it was just an off night, but neither of us will order again. The sides were great, and as I noted before, the baked potato is really good. Pizza, calzones, and Strombolis are perfect for large groups to share. Our servers were friendly, attentive, and hustled. Other than the extremely fatty Prime Rib, everything we've ordered has been good.

Nice place, good beer, relaxed vibe. Tasty pizza. Good…read morelocation in the heart of town. And the service was excellent.

Flight of beer, at the bar. Six foot espresso blond, Six…read morefoot strawberry blond, put a fork in it "pumpkin", Santa Quaff, there were no beers we did not like. Bar tended was friendly, and we had a friendly conversation with them and some others at the bar. The Put a fork in it is among the best pumpkin ales we have ever had. They sell individual mix and match bottles here in 4 or 6 packs. Next time we will try the food since it gets great reviews.

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.

Perfect Nitro Guinness plus great wings. Very chill atmosphere. Bartender reminded me of years…read morespent in beach bars near the Gulf of Mexico.

A good experience, I'm not an IU guy or even someone who spends a lot of time in Bloomington but…read moreit's a great area. This place reminds me of Brothers without the rizz. That being said, service was good for a lunch hour. Wings were just ok, I ordered Big Red because I wanted to challenge myself to something with heat. This was incredibly mild which wasn't great considering the wings themselves didn't taste very great. Freezer burn kind of taste, it's pretty common at these sorts of places so usually sauce helps. Fried Pickles were phenomenal, I would get those again.

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!