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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.1/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3010 East Empire St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 111 West Monroe St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Times Past Inn

- Rating: 4.1/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1216 North Towanda Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Thai House of Bloomington

- Rating: 4.2/5 (314 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Rosie's Pub

- Rating: 4.2/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 East Front St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: American, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Harmony Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 7 Currency Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. The Spotted Dog

- Rating: 4.2/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1504 Morrissey Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Taqueria El Porton

- Rating: 4.2/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 901 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Anju Above

- Rating: 4.2/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 220 East Front St. Epiphany Farms Restaurant Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Sushi Bars, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Crawford's Corner Pub

- Rating: 4.2/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 610 West Chestnut Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Pass Pub & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2303 East Washington St. Ste 600H Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Flingers Pizza Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (273 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1503 East Vernon Ave. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Pubs, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Wesley's Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1804 South Hershey Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Tony's Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1917 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Signature India

- Rating: 4.3/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 North Veterans Pkwy Suit 26 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian, Desserts, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Bakery and Pickle

- Rating: 4.4/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 513 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Speakeasies
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Original Pinsaria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 211 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 5 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Seoul Mama

- Rating: 4.4/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2103 North Veterans Pkwy Ste 312 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bloom Bawarchi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 North Prospect Road Ste 104 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Egg Republic

- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 511 Chancellor Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Annie's Eats Carry-Out And Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 North Clinton St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Epiphany Farms Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (472 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 220 East Front St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Kobe Revolving

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1500 East Empire St. Ste A1 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Conveyor Belt Sushi, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Veracruz Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1704 Eastland Drive Ste 13 Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Pizza Payaa - Bloomington

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 4 Currency Drive Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Fusion Crunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 616 North Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Burgers, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Pop Up Chicken Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 North Hershey Road Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Nom Nom Noodle

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1006 East Lincoln St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room

- Rating: 4.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 306 North Center St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Wine Tasting Room, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cadillac Jack's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1507 South Main St. Bloomington, Illinois
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.