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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Bloomington area by diners

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Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Bloomington area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#21. Scenic View Restaurant

- Rating: 3.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4600 South State Road 446 Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Crazy Horse

- Rating: 3.4/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 West Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Pubs, New American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Farm Bloomington

- Rating: 3.4/5 (814 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 East Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Truffles Fine Cuisine

- Rating: 3.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1131 South College Mall Road Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Trojan Horse

- Rating: 3.6/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 East Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Malibu Grill

- Rating: 3.7/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 North Walnut St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Le Petit Cafe

- Rating: 3.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 308 West 6th St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Nick's English Hut

- Rating: 3.8/5 (391 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 423 East Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Runcible Spoon Cafe & Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (653 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 412 East 6th St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Red Lantern

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 109 West 4th St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. BuffaLouie's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (446 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 South Indiana Ave. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Upland Brewing - Bloomington

- Rating: 4.1/5 (689 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 350 West 11th St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: American, Pizza, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Feast Market & Cellar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 407 West Patterson Drive Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Bakeries, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. C3 Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 South Piazza Drive Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Uptown Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (763 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 East Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cajun/Creole, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Longfei

- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 113 South Grant St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Samira Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 West 6th St. Bloomington, Indiana
- Categories: Afghan, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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