Highest-rated restaurants in Bloomington, Illinois by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Bloomington, Illinois by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bloomington, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 West Monroe St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Denny's Doughnuts & Bakery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1107 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Donuts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Meatheads
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 107 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 4.0/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Baxter's American Grille
- Rating: 4.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3212 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Times Past Inn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1216 North Towanda Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Lucca Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 East Market St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Thai House of Bloomington
- Rating: 4.0/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria El Porton
- Rating: 4.0/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Under the Ground BloNo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Rosie's Pub
- Rating: 4.0/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 East Front St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Spotted Dog
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1504 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Bakery and Pickle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 513 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Anju Above
- Rating: 4.5/5 (410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 East Front St. Epiphany Farms Restaurant Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Crawford's Corner Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 610 West Chestnut Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Harmony Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 7 Currency Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Barbeque, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Original Pinsaria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 5 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Tony's Diner
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1917 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Egg Republic
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 511 Chancellor Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Signature India
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 North Veterans Pkwy Suit 26 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Seoul Mama
- Rating: 4.5/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 312 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Flingers Pizza Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 East Vernon Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Pizza Payaa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 4 Currency Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Annie's Eats Carry-Out And Catering
- Rating: 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 North Clinton St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Barbeque, American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Veracruz Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1704 Eastland Drive Ste 13 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Bloom Bawarchi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (170 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 North Prospect Road Ste 104 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Epiphany Farms Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (431 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 220 East Front St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Fusion Crunch
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 616 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Pop Up Chicken Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 North Hershey Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp
#1. The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 North Center St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Tasting Room, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
