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Top Lunch/Dinner in Bloomington
Food places that are popular in town.
Town favorite! This place is our favorite place to eat in town! If you like Sushi and wings, you’ll love their farm to face roll and their Korean BBQ wings.
20 locals recommend
Anju Above
220 E Front StTown favorite! This place is our favorite place to eat in town! If you like Sushi and wings, you’ll love their farm to face roll and their Korean BBQ wings.
Shannon's Five Star
1305 S Mercer AveGreat place for breakfast in Bloomington.
Ambiance here is amazing! Great to visit in the summer months to eat outside under the bistro lights.
13 locals recommend
Ancho & Agave
3006 E Empire StAmbiance here is amazing! Great to visit in the summer months to eat outside under the bistro lights.
Reality Bites
414 N Main StGreat atmosphere and great food!
This place is a bit more fancy than our other recommendations, but a nice place if you’re looking for a quiet/more intimate setting.
Rob Dob's
801 North Hershey RoadThis place is a bit more fancy than our other recommendations, but a nice place if you’re looking for a quiet/more intimate setting.
Hacienda Leon
407 N Hershey RdSuper unique atmosphere and the food is excellent!
Make sure you log into their website to get on the waitlist! They fill up fast on weekends.
Texas Roadhouse
1713 East Empire StreetMake sure you log into their website to get on the waitlist! They fill up fast on weekends.
Rosie's Pub
106 E Front StPop Up Chicken Shop
409 E Lincoln StYou cannot ask for a better chicken sandwich!!
Top food in Normal
Food places in Normal.
Awesome food and awesome, unique beers. Great open area for kids to run around and play outside as well.
11 locals recommend
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
318 S Towanda AveAwesome food and awesome, unique beers. Great open area for kids to run around and play outside as well.
A must visit if you’re from out of state. Best Italian beef in the world (my opinion).
6 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
202 Landmark DrA must visit if you’re from out of state. Best Italian beef in the world (my opinion).
Cool atmosphere and great food! Nice to walk around uptown Normal as well for a change of scenery.
18 locals recommend
Medici in Normal
120 W North StCool atmosphere and great food! Nice to walk around uptown Normal as well for a change of scenery.
Pub II
102 N Linden StFrom time to time they also have live bands. The cheese balls are awesome.
This is a Normal favorite! Great breakfast foods. If you plan to eat breakfast here, know there’s usually a wait, but you can give you name and return once a table is open.
11 locals recommend
Fort Jesse Cafe
1531 Fort Jesse RdThis is a Normal favorite! Great breakfast foods. If you plan to eat breakfast here, know there’s usually a wait, but you can give you name and return once a table is open.
If you graduated from ISU, this may have been a staple of your college years.
9 locals recommend
Avanti's Italian Restaurant
407 S Main StIf you graduated from ISU, this may have been a staple of your college years.
Bars (Drinks and Night Life)
Not too far from the Arcade House 1 in Bloomington. A great spot to have a few drinks out on the patio and enjoy outdoor scenery. Food is incredible!
Lil Beaver Brewery
5 Finance Dr
Kegler's Pub
804 North Hershey RoadIf you also enjoy bowling, arcades, mini-golf, this place is a go-to!
Keg Grove Brewing Company
712 E Empire StThe Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room
306 N Center StBakery Goods
Local sweet treats and favorites
Grove Street Bakery
812 E Grove StCrumbl - Normal
Carl's Ice Cream Factory
1700 W College AveIvy Lane Bakery
405 N Main StGirls just wanna have fun!
Galaxy Nails
2407 East Washington StreetEntertainment
Unique experiences offered in Bloomington/Normal!
Cool mini-golf area, outdoor volleyball, indoor bowling, and arcade.
6 locals recommend
Pheasant Lanes
804 N Hershey RdCool mini-golf area, outdoor volleyball, indoor bowling, and arcade.
We love going here for the go-karts, bumper carts, and mini-golf! About a 5-minute drive from the house and a fun way to break up your trip!
10 locals recommend
Grady's Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey DrWe love going here for the go-karts, bumper carts, and mini-golf! About a 5-minute drive from the house and a fun way to break up your trip!
Ninjazone combines gymnastics, martial arts, and various obstacle courses.
6 locals recommend
Iron Coyote Challenge Park
4113 Oakland AveNinjazone combines gymnastics, martial arts, and various obstacle courses.
Opening again August 1st. Check this place out if you enjoy skating.
6 locals recommend
Bloomington Ice Center
201 S Roosevelt AveOpening again August 1st. Check this place out if you enjoy skating.
Up to a new challenge? This is something you don't come by everyday! Great place if you're looking to explore something new and want to get in a little bit of exercise.
12 locals recommend
Upper Limits Climbing Gym
1304 W Washington StUp to a new challenge? This is something you don't come by everyday! Great place if you're looking to explore something new and want to get in a little bit of exercise.
The course is easy to get to, the green fees are very reasonable, the staff is helpful and professional. It's a good looking, scenic course. Be aware that this is a hilly course - at times you cannot see the golfers on your fairway from the tee box and (b) these greens are FAST, stay below the hole!
Highland Park Golf Course
1613 S Main StThe course is easy to get to, the green fees are very reasonable, the staff is helpful and professional. It's a good looking, scenic course. Be aware that this is a hilly course - at times you cannot see the golfers on your fairway from the tee box and (b) these greens are FAST, stay below the hole!
Escape Bloomington's live action games cater to gamers, friends & families, tourists, and coworkers - pretty much everyone! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just having a fun night out with family & friends, Escape Bloomington is a place to check out!
Escape Bloomington | SMARTpath Education
4 Yount DrEscape Bloomington's live action games cater to gamers, friends & families, tourists, and coworkers - pretty much everyone! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just having a fun night out with family & friends, Escape Bloomington is a place to check out!
The Stable Music Hall and Lounge
236 East Front StreetNew comedy club in Bloomington!
Altitude Trampoline Park BLOOMINGTON, IL
1702 General Electric RdThe Castle Theatre
209 E Washington StMass VR - Bloomington, in Bloomington, IL, is the leading amusement center serving Normal, Peoria, Champaign, Clinton, Pekin, Chicago and surrounding areas since 2018. We offer virtual reality and video gaming, apparel, a bar, live music, adult video poker, pool tables, pizza, cheeseburgers and much more. For a fun time out, visit Mass VR - Bloomington.
Mass VR - Bloomington
4 Currency DrMass VR - Bloomington, in Bloomington, IL, is the leading amusement center serving Normal, Peoria, Champaign, Clinton, Pekin, Chicago and surrounding areas since 2018. We offer virtual reality and video gaming, apparel, a bar, live music, adult video poker, pool tables, pizza, cheeseburgers and much more. For a fun time out, visit Mass VR - Bloomington.
Sightseeing (Warmer Weather)
Clinton Lake
Nothing better than connecting with nature. Check their Facebook page for hours.
If you have a day to travel, Starved Rock is a great spot in Illinois! Just about an hour drive, but worth the beautiful views.
90 locals recommend
Starved Rock State Park
2678 E 875th RdIf you have a day to travel, Starved Rock is a great spot in Illinois! Just about an hour drive, but worth the beautiful views.
Very close to the house and a nice way to get out and enjoy nature!
14 locals recommend
Constitution Trail
Constitution TrailVery close to the house and a nice way to get out and enjoy nature!
Hidden Creek Nature Sanctuary
South Linden Street