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Osteria Rago
$$$$•Italian•4.8(275)Bloomington's most authentic Italian cuisine. Open lunch and dinner 5 days a week Tuesday - Saturday 11am-9pm. Owned by Nick's English Hut Inc. Reservations are highly encouraged. Walk-in availability is not always guaranteed.Janko's Little Zagreb
$$$$•Steakhouse•4.8(3,997)Open since 1973, Janko's Little Zagreb has become one of Bloomington's finest dining traditions as one of the best steakhouses in the Midwest. Perfect for large groups as well as small intimate celebrations, Janko's has been providing exceptional food and service in a casual, family friendly atmosphere for more than 40 years!
Come enjoy our famous spicy meatballs or one of our USDA Choice steaks, hand cut daily and grilled to perfection. We also have delicious seafood entrees as well as vegetarian options available.
Find the perfect wine pairing for your meal from Janko's extensive bottled wine list. We have over 100 wines by the bottle and more than a dozen house wines by the glass to choose from.
We accept reservations every evening as well as walk-in tables based on our availability. You can make reservations online or over the phone. Once you're here you'll see what makes Janko's Little Zagreb such a uniquely special dining experience!
Truffles
$$$$•American•4.6(413)Truffles Restaurant is a fine dining establishment in Bloomington, Indiana serving Modern American cuisine. Guests can look forward to a menu featuring a variety of creative dishes prepared by Executive Chef Robert Adkins and his talented staff; as well as an eclectic offering of specials that change nightly. Truffles is well known for its impressive wine list that is as diverse as it is extensive. The 56 Degree Bar is another notable feature showcasing a lavish selection of spirits and innovative specialty libations. Other offerings include handmade desserts that rotate regularly and periodic wine tasting events. Whether guests are seeking a formal or casual dining experience, a friendly and knowledgeable waitstaff is here to accommodate!Lennie's
$$$$•Italian•4.6(517)At Lennie's, you'll likely find IU professors enjoying pints after class, groups catching a bite after an IU Auditorium performance, or couples enjoying a first date. Lennie's friendly, cozy environment, and great food attract a diverse crowd. Lennie's supports local farmers and believes in sustainably sourced ingredients. We're also proud to serve Bloomington Brewing Company's unfiltered, artisan ales, fresh from the source.
FARMbloomington
$$$$•American•4.5(2,209)FARMbloomington celebrates the best of the heartland and Indiana. Products and produce utilized in dynamic, innovative and flavorful dishes translate into “real food for real people!”55 Southern Stone
$$$$•Southern•4.1(50)Coming Soon55 Southern Stone Kitchen and Bar offers a casual yet elevated dining experience, specializing in sustainable seafood, locally sourced steaks, and incredible cocktails.
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- WWillChicago / Illinois •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent! It was a superb graduation brunch and Eduardo took great care of our table! Thank you!More infoFARMbloomington$$$$• American• Bloomington•4.5
- SSTEPHANIECaribbean •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoSushi and Hibachi were great! Service was prompt for a busy grad weekend Th night. Will go back again soon!More infoJapones - Modern Japanese & Sushi$$$$• Japanese• Bloomington•4.9
- SStephanieNew York City •15 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDaughter was at IU for 3 years and just made it there. Wow what an experience. Casual atmosphere but 5 star food. Loved ever bite.More infoJanko's Little Zagreb$$$$• Steakhouse• Bloomington•4.8
- DDavidGoldNew York City •56 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 20, 2026Great service and food at a great price. Great for business meetings.More infoChe Bello$$$$• Italian• Bloomington•3.7
- JJohnChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 14, 2026Our family had a wonderful experience visiting Social Cantina for the first time. The food was great but the service was excellent. Declyn was very attentive and personable, she answered all our questions and gave us great recommendations. We live out of town but next time we’re local we’ll be sure to stop back in for taco Tuesday.More infoSocial Cantina - Bloomington$$$$• Mexican• Bloomington•4.7
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Centered around Indiana University, Bloomington is a growing city deeply rooted in its Midwestern heritage while dealing with plenty of global influence. This dichotomy is easily seen in its restaurant scene, with all-American steaks and burgers sitting right next to a diverse set of ethnic cuisines. Of course, being a college town, Bloomington has a fair number of pubs, most offering the iconic Hoosier tenderloin sandwich and better-than-typical pub food. For something a bit more upscale, fine dining options focus on steak, Italian, Greek, and French foods. Plenty of affordable restaurants also feature Chinese, Italian, Thai, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Greek cuisines. Surrounded by Indiana farmland, most restaurants source locally grown produce for their menus.
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Child friendly restaurants in Bloomington include Lennie's, Upland Brewing Co - Bloomington and Osteria Rago