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Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal
Swinger's Grille is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

1. Swinger's Grille

1304 Cross Creek Dr (btwn White Oak Rd & Martin Luther King Dr), Normal, IL
Sports Bar · 22 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: Peartini and the fries are a must!

Baxters American Grille is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

2. Baxters American Grille

8.8
3212 E Empire St (at Haeffele Way), Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: Try the Mahi Mahi or Filet Oscar

Lancasters is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

3. Lancasters

513 N Main St, Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · Downtown Bloomington · 6 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: The crab cakes are amazing

Thai House is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

4. Thai House

9.0
805 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL
Thai Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: The best Thai in town. Try the Pineapple curry or pineapple fried rice.

Lucky Garden is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

5. Lucky Garden

706 S Eldorado Rd (btwn Arcadia & Buckeye), Bloomington, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: Try the complete lunch special which includes fried rice, soup, salad, teriyaki, and California rolls for $8 -- crazy (delicious)

Reality Bites is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

6. Reality Bites

7.7
414 N Main St (at Monroe St), Bloomington, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Bloomington · 20 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: Try the spicy tuna tartar and ribeye nachos. If filet medallions are on special they are a must.

Hayashi Japanese Steak House is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

7. Hayashi Japanese Steak House

321 S Veterans Pkwy (at Vernon Ave.), Normal, IL
Asian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Flat Top Grill is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

8. Flat Top Grill

307 S Veterans Pkwy Ste 500 (at Hobby Lobby Dr), Normal, IL
Gluten-Free Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Alissa D.Alissa Darrow: So good. Make your own stir fry place. Always get the roti prata bread with your meal, it's to die for.

Imperial Buffet is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

9. Imperial Buffet

5.9
1950 E College Ave (btwn Susan Dr & Hershey Rd), Normal, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: Try some sushi, eggrolls, and Donuts (in that order) :)

Beningo's Restaurant is one of Best Restaurants in Bloomington-Normal.

10. Beningo's Restaurant

610 W Chestnut St (N Mason St), Bloomington, IL
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

ArcyArcy: Go old school and head to Beningo's, a Bloomington hidden gem so old school its on a brick road. Try the lasagna - the sauce is boss. Read more.