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The MAC Mediterranean Cuisine
Mediterranean– BIRA Member
1434 E. 3rd St.
334-9100
macgyros.com
The MAC restaurant provides a pan-Mediterranean experience, with food that also hails from Afghanistan and Pakistan. A variety of kebabs, wraps, sandwiches (gyros and falafel), and entrées like Afghan pasta are on the menu; there is a lunch and dinner buffet as well. • Prices: Wraps and sandwiches $5-9, appetizers, soups, and salads $3.50-7, entrées $8-16 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-10 pm • Bar: Beer • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc., DC • Outdoor Seating: No
Malibu Grill
American – BIRA Member
106 N. Walnut
332-4334
malibugrill.net
Malibu Grill, on the east side of the downtown Square, offers casual dining in an upscale atmosphere for 200 diners. Specialties include the Spinach Artichoke Dip, Caesar salad, Lime Chicken Fettuccini, and Caramelized Salmon. Jazz groups perform several times a month. • Prices: Appetizers $7.50-9.95, entrées $10-25, desserts $5 • Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm dinner Mon-Th 5:30-10:30 pm Sat noon-10:30 pm Sun noon-9 pm. Reservations accepted only during the week; 20-minute call-ahead service available. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc., DC • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Mark Pi’s China Gate
Chinese
3020 E. 3rd St.
323-1688
markpi.com
For 14 years, Mark Pi’s has offered traditional Chinese dishes (sweet fish, soup, tofu) as well as American Chinese selections. The Ma La Green Beans and the War Su Gai are excellent. For a more unusual meal, ask to see the traditional Chinese menu. A separate banquet room seats 40. • Prices: Lunch entrées $5-8, dinner appetizers around $5, entrées $8-15, desserts $5-8 • Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30 am-10 pm. Reservations recommended. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Max’s Place
Italian American/Pizza – BIRA Member
108 W. 6th St.
336-5169
maxsplace.info
This pizza place and live music venue has moved to the downtown Square and doubled in size, making room for a bar that will offer beer and wine. An expanded menu features new items including grilled panini sandwiches, pasta dishes, and dinner salads (teriyaki tofu salad with miso dressing, for example). Keep an eye out for new specialty toppings for pizza, including goat cheese, prosciutto, and barbecue buffalo. • Prices: Appetizers $2-5.95, pizza $5-23, salads $3.95-7.95, sandwiches, paninis, and calzones $4.50-8.95 • Hours: Open daily 11:30 am, closing times vary from 11 pm-2 am • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Mother Bear’s Pizza
Italian/Pizza
1428 E. 3rd St.
332-4495
motherbearspizza.com
This casual restaurant features wing specials on Mondays and pasta discounts on Tuesdays. Wednesday is Sweetheart Night, when a heart-shaped pizza and dinner for two are the specials. For dessert, there are homemade brownies. • Prices: Appetizers $2.95-5.95, pastas from $7.95, pizzas up to $17.95, brownies $1.35 • Hours: Sun-Wed 11 am-1 am Th-Sat 11 am-3 am • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
My Thai Cafe
Thai
3316 W. 3rd St.
333-2234
mythaicafeusa.com
Bringing great Thai food to Bloomington’s west side, this beautiful little restaurant is hidden away in a strip mall, but keep looking till you find it. Thai family recipes cooked to your preferred degree of spiciness. Excellent spring rolls and shrimp tempura, to start. Entrées shine, too. Look for noodle dishes featuring the sweet and spicy “chef’s gravy” and try the fragrant curries. • Prices: Appetizers $5.50-9.95, entrées $8.95-12.95 • Hours: Mon-Th 11 am-9 pm Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
The Nashville House
American
15 S. Van Buren St.
Nashville, IN
812-988-4554
The early-American décor suits this former hotel, which was rebuilt after it burned down in 1927. Homemade fried biscuits and home-baked apple butter are specialties, along with chicken, ham, and turkey. (The biscuits and butter can be purchased at the onsite country store.) • Prices: Entrées $13.95-21.95, desserts $3.50-4.50 • Hours: Daily 11:30 am-8 pm. Closed Tu except in October. Reservations required in October. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC • Outdoor Seating: No
The Naughty Dog
Hot dogs
3860 W. 3rd St.
330-6888
naughtydoghotdogs.com
The Naughty Dog lets you give free rein to your hot dog cravings. You can load your Hebrew National dog with your favorite toppings or pick from a list of regional hot dog legends. The ultimate is the Dog Pound—a big beefy dog weighted down with a half pound of fries, chili, chopped onions, and cheddar cheese. If you can lift it, you’ll love it. • Prices: Dogs $1.95-6.75, sides $1-4.25 • Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30 am-9 pm Sun 11 am-5 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Nick’s English Hut
American – BIRA Member
423 E. Kirkwood
332-4040
nicksenglishhut.com
A Bloomington institution for more than 80 years, Nick’s is the place to go for Rags’ famous Nicksburgers, strombolis, pizza, soups, salads, and sandwiches prepared with locally produced meats and produce. Enjoy daily food and drink specials while watching your favorite sports on the many high-definition TVs. A museum of IU memorabilia is displayed on the walls. • Prices: Appetizers $5-8, entrées $7-18 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-2 am Sun noon-midnight. Reservations are recommended for large parties. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Limited
Opie Taylor’s
American – BIRA Member
110 N. Walnut
333-7287
opietaylors.com
Located on the east side of the downtown Square, Opie Taylor’s is known for really great burgers dressed up any way you want them. Big domestic mugs (34 oz.) are a special on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. The shrimp-and-corn bisque is fab. The sports-themed restaurant claims to have the biggest projection-TV screen in Bloomington. • Prices: Entrées $5.99-9 • Hours: Sun-Wed 11 am-10 pm Th-Sun 11 am-11 pm • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
The Ordinary
American
61 S. Van Buren St.
Nashville, IN
812-988-6166
Located in and named for an old tavern, this family-owned restaurant specializes in hearty fare that includes barbecued ribs, wild game, pheasant, turkey, smoked pork chops, and pot roast. There are lunch specials, and a piano player performs from 6 pm to 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. • Prices: Entrées $5.95-18.95, desserts $3.25-4.50 • Hours: Daily 11:30 am-8 pm. Reservations required during October. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Players Pub
American
424 S. Walnut
334-2080
theplayerspub.com
Specials include Grilled Salmon, Bayou Bowl, and Portabello Soup. Entertainment nightly featuring jazz, blues, swing, and country music. • Prices: Appetizers $3.50-11.99, entrées $8.50-16, desserts $3.50-5 • Hours: Mon-Sat 4 pm until late, Sunday brunch 11 am. Reservations recommended for major entertainers. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Puccini’s La Dolce Vita
Italian/Tapas
420 E. 4th St.
333-5522
puccinisladolcevita.com
Specialties at this 200-seat restaurant include pasta, seafood, filets, and lamb; there is also a tapas bar. • Prices: Appetizers from $3, entrées $10-26, desserts $5-7 • Hours: Sun-Th 5-10 pm Fri-Sat 5-11 pm. Reservations are required on weekends and for large groups anytime. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Restaurant Tallent
New American
208 N. Walnut
330-9801
restauranttallent.com
An intimate restaurant just a block off the downtown Square, Tallent offers a creative, eclectic menu of superb food based on seasonal Midwestern ingredients. Trained at the Culinary Institute of America, Chef David Tallent and Pastry Chef Kristen Tallent put innovative twists on classic recipes. The menu changes frequently, but look for the exciting foie gras preparations, fresh fish specials, braised meat dishes, and fabulous desserts. On Monday nights, buy one entrée and have another for half price. The Bar Menu offers more casual dining options. • Prices: Dinner appetizers $8-22, entrées $19-35, desserts $7-10 • Hours: Mon-Sat 5-10 pm. Reservations recommended. • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Rockit’s Famous Pizza
Pizza
222 N. Walnut
336-7625
This hole-in-the-wall place right next to the Bluebird serves delicious pizza with a rich, spicy tomato sauce until late in the evening. Wonderful, herby breadsticks. Local delivery available. • Prices: Pizzas $4 (small) to $9.75 (extra large) plus toppings, slices $2 • Hours: Mon-Sat 5 pm-3 am Sun 5-10 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX • Outdoor Seating: No
Roots on the Square
Vegan/Vegetarian/Juice Bar – BIRA Member
124 N. Walnut
336-ROOT
Roots, located on the northeast corner of the downtown Square, is best known for its vegan ice creams, flavored teas, juice bar, and mushroom burgers. • Prices: Appetizers $5.95, lunch entrées $8, dinner entrées $10, desserts $3-4 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-10 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Runcible Spoon Cafe and Restaurant
American/Regional/Continental
412 E. 6th St.
334-3997
runciblespoonrestaurant.com
A Bloomington landmark, the Runcible Spoon began as a bohemian coffee house 35 years ago. The restaurant features famous breakfasts (served all day), pastas, and sandwiches at lunch, more-classic dishes at night. Live, traditional Irish music is featured on Tuesdays. • Prices: Appetizers under $6, entrées $6-14, desserts $3 and under • Hours: Daily 8 am-11 pm • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMEX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
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