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- CCraigvipChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe go back regularly. The quality of food to price is about right, but not a bargain. Great date night or family celebration. Service is good. They did make a mistake, the waiter forgot to check if prime rib was available, and it delayed my order, but they took some off the bill for the trouble. This only happened one time, most of the time the service is outstanding.More infoBaxters American GrillePrice: Expensive• American• Bloomington / Normal•4.4
- JJackvipChicago / Illinois •16 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis is a restaurant that can compare with the best in the state. Quality and preparation of the food, as well as the entire staff is outstanding. Many of the employees have been at this restaurant for a long time, some since it opened. Pricing is a little high, but you truly get what you pay for.More infoHamilton Walker'sPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Champaign•4.7
- RRogerChicago / Illinois •8 reviews4.0Dined on Dec 8, 2024Our 4th time dining at Revery and consistently great service and delicious food! We’ve enjoyed the Fish & Chips (excellent walleye), Short Rib (outstanding, then add in the sweet potato purée and Brie & bacon Brussels sprouts for the perfect accompaniment) and the Fried Pork Tenderloin (another excellent choice). This is a wonderful departure from the chain restaurants along Veterans Parkway in a cozy atmosphere serving great food. We would encourage you to stop in one evening to give them a try if you haven’t already dined at Revery. It’s one of those small businesses you want to support and keep in our community.More infoReveryPrice: Expensive• American• Bloomington / Normal•4.5
- KKatieChicago / Illinois •6 reviews5.0Dined on Oct 19, 2024The food was excellent, and the service was even better! We came in later in the evening, so everything was a little quieter but still amazing. We will definitely be back again, especially for the Lavender Lemonade and the spicy cheese curds.More infoBarrel HousePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Bloomington / Normal•4.3
- OTOpenTable DinerEdmonton / Northern Alberta •7 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 17, 2023Last dinner before leaving the boy at ISU - waitress was great good, food excellent and very clean !More infoRed Lobster - Bloomington - Eldorado Rd.Price: Moderate• Seafood• Bloomington / Normal•4.3
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Bloomington/Normal area, known as the twin cities, has an economy and an employment based on a mixture of agriculture, manufacturing, education, medicine and retail. Normal is the home of Illinois State University. For recreation, there are three golf courses, numerous parks and trails, local theater and minor league indoor football, basketball, ice hockey and baseball. There is also a mixture of small retail businesses and retail chains. Overall, these communities have a small-town, family-oriented feel. Four popular, locally owned restaurants include two Italian places, a Mexican establishment, and a vegetarian deli and coffeehouse, where patrons can enjoy local art, music and poetry readings. Other restaurants in the area serve contemporary American, American and Asian cuisine along with seafood and steak.
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