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The Great Food Adventure

The Great Food Adventure

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Created by Nick Larson • Updated On: February 7, 2020

This is a growing list of all Bloomington Normal Restaurants🍔🌭🍗🍳🥘🍕🍣🌮🍝🍜Each venue is a place that our group has eaten at to try and find the best food in the area! 🚫No duplicates!

Great Wall is one of The Great Food Adventure.

1. Great Wall

7.9
1520 E College Ave, Normal, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Jim's Steak House is one of The Great Food Adventure.

2. Jim's Steak House

7.1
2307 E Washington St (at S Prospect Rd), Bloomington, IL
Steakhouse · 11 tips and reviews
Baxters American Grille is one of The Great Food Adventure.

3. Baxters American Grille

8.8
3212 E Empire St (at Haeffele Way), Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Medici is one of The Great Food Adventure.

4. Medici

8.0
120 W North St (btwn Broadway St and Uptown Cir), Normal, IL
American Restaurant · Uptown Normal · 71 tips and reviews
Burger King is one of The Great Food Adventure.

5. Burger King

4.8
1601 Clearwater Ave, Bloomington, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Papa John's Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

6. Papa John's Pizza

5.9
1407 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 2 tips and reviews
China Star is one of The Great Food Adventure.

7. China Star

7.4
2402 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

8. Zen Express

1501 N Main St (Orlando), Normal, IL
Japanese Restaurant · 1 tip
Taco Bell is one of The Great Food Adventure.

9. Taco Bell

7.5
1122 S Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Jesse's Grille @ The Marriott is one of The Great Food Adventure.

10. Jesse's Grille @ The Marriott

5.7
201 Broadway, Normal, IL
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
La Bamba is one of The Great Food Adventure.

11. La Bamba

6.3
129 E Beaufort St (at Linden St), Normal, IL
Burrito Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
McDonald's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

12. McDonald's

5.6
1610 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 1 tip

13. McAlister's Deli

7.5
850 S Route 51, Forsyth, IL
Deli · No tips or reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is one of The Great Food Adventure.

14. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

7.6
502 Brock Dr. I-55/74 & Market St, Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
The Spotted Dog is one of The Great Food Adventure.

15. The Spotted Dog

1504 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL
Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Noodles & Company is one of The Great Food Adventure.

16. Noodles & Company

7.6
305 N Veterans Pkwy Ste 105 (btwn Washington & Eastland), Bloomington, IL
Asian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Panera Bread is one of The Great Food Adventure.

17. Panera Bread

7.9
208 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL
Bakery · 25 tips and reviews

18. Sakai Japan

701 S Main St, Normal, IL
Japanese Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Wahlburgers at HyVee is one of The Great Food Adventure.

19. Wahlburgers at HyVee

6.6
1403 N. Veterans Parkway (Clearwater), Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Pizza Hut is one of The Great Food Adventure.

20. Pizza Hut

5.8
706 S. Main St (North Main), Suite #1 North Main, Normal, IL
Pizzeria · 1 tip
Chick-fil-A is one of The Great Food Adventure.

21. Chick-fil-A

8.1
101 S Veterans Pkwy (College Avenue), Normal, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Longhorn Smokehouse is one of The Great Food Adventure.

22. Longhorn Smokehouse

6.9
5 Currency Dr, Bloomington, IL
BBQ Joint · 1 tip
New Vision Theatres Ovation Cinema Grill is one of The Great Food Adventure.

23. New Vision Theatres Ovation Cinema Grill

415 Detroit Drive, Bloomington, IL
Movie Theater · 9 tips and reviews
Fiesta Ranchera is one of The Great Food Adventure.

24. Fiesta Ranchera

8.4
2103 N Veterans Pkwy (at College Ave.), Bloomington, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews
Corelife is one of The Great Food Adventure.

25. Corelife

Normal, IL
Café · 1 tip

26. Mickey's Kitchen

Bloomington, IL
Greek Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Taco John's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

27. Taco John's

7.3
725 S Main St, Creve Coeur, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Tony Roma's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

28. Tony Roma's

5.9
1607 Jumer Drive, Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is one of The Great Food Adventure.

29. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

107 S Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL
Burger Joint · 3 tips and reviews
Firehouse Pizza & Pub is one of The Great Food Adventure.

30. Firehouse Pizza & Pub

7.2
107 E Beaufort St (btw Constitution Blvd and Linden St), Normal, IL
Pizzeria · Uptown Normal · 35 tips and reviews
DESTIHL Brewery and Beer Hall is one of The Great Food Adventure.

31. DESTIHL Brewery and Beer Hall

8.9
1200 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews
Little Caesars Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

32. Little Caesars Pizza

6.0
2507 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The Great Food Adventure.

33. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.5
305 N Veterans Pkwy (Veterans Pkwy & Eastland Dr.), Bloomington, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar is one of The Great Food Adventure.

34. Applebee's Grill + Bar

6.0
502 N Veterans Pkwy (Eastland Mall), Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

35. Tasty Crab

706 S Eldorado Rd (Oakland), Bloomington, IL
Seafood Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
TGI Fridays is one of The Great Food Adventure.

36. TGI Fridays

9 Brickyard Dr, Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
Panda Express is one of The Great Food Adventure.

37. Panda Express

8.1
312 S Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Chuck E. Cheese is one of The Great Food Adventure.

38. Chuck E. Cheese

5.2
1701 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
Arcade · 9 tips and reviews
Hacienda Leon is one of The Great Food Adventure.

39. Hacienda Leon

7.1
407 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is one of The Great Food Adventure.

40. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

7.5
2005 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · 5 tips and reviews
Mugsy's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

41. Mugsy's

8.3
1310 N Main St (at W Seminary Ave), Bloomington, IL
Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Pizza Ranch is one of The Great Food Adventure.

42. Pizza Ranch

6.3
1211 Holiday Dr, Bloomington, IL
Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

43. Wingstop

6.4
2109 N Veterans Pkwy Number 10, Bloomington, IL
Wings Joint · No tips or reviews
Joe's Pub is one of The Great Food Adventure.

44. Joe's Pub

7.0
3907 General Electric Rd #2, Bloomington, IL
Pub · 3 tips and reviews
D.P. Dough Calzones is one of The Great Food Adventure.

45. D.P. Dough Calzones

8.1
121 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL
Pizzeria · 26 tips and reviews

46. Firehouse Subs

7.7
1407 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL
Sandwich Spot · 1 tip

47. Kobe Barbeque

1615 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
BBQ Joint · No tips or reviews
Anju Above is one of The Great Food Adventure.

48. Anju Above

8.7
220 E Front St, Bloomington, IL
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Bloomington · 20 tips and reviews
Grady's Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

49. Grady's Pizza

6.3
1501 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 3 tips and reviews
Sichuan Chinese Restaurant is one of The Great Food Adventure.

50. Sichuan Chinese Restaurant

7.3
122 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL
Asian Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

51. Giordano's

6.9
1505 N Veterans Pkwy (Vernon), Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 1 tip
Domino's Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

52. Domino's Pizza

6.7
2205 E Oakland Ave, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · No tips or reviews
Grand Cafe is one of The Great Food Adventure.

53. Grand Cafe

615 N Main St (Locust St.), Bloomington, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Bloomington · 13 tips and reviews
Hooters is one of The Great Food Adventure.

54. Hooters

409 N Hershey Rd (at Eastland Dr), Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Puran Indian Restaurant is one of The Great Food Adventure.

55. Puran Indian Restaurant

8.3
1704 Eastland Dr (btwn N Veterans Pkwy & N Prospect Rd), Bloomington, IL
Indian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Flingers Pizza Pub is one of The Great Food Adventure.

56. Flingers Pizza Pub

9.1
1503 E Vernon Ave, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews
That Burger Joint is one of The Great Food Adventure.

57. That Burger Joint

2105 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL
Burger Joint · No tips or reviews
Avanti's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

58. Avanti's

7.3
3302 E Empire St (at Haeffele Way), Bloomington, IL
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of The Great Food Adventure.

59. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

8.9
101 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL
Sandwich Spot · 11 tips and reviews
Flat Top Grill is one of The Great Food Adventure.

60. Flat Top Grill

307 S Veterans Pkwy Ste 500 (at Hobby Lobby Dr), Normal, IL
Gluten-Free Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Logan's Roadhouse is one of The Great Food Adventure.

61. Logan's Roadhouse

6.9
313 S. Veterans Parkway,, Normal, IL
Steakhouse · 15 tips and reviews
Carl's Ice Cream is one of The Great Food Adventure.

62. Carl's Ice Cream

8.4
601 W Locust St (at N Oak St), Bloomington, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 4 tips and reviews
The Lucca Grill is one of The Great Food Adventure.

63. The Lucca Grill

8.6
116 E Market St, Bloomington, IL
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Bloomington · 34 tips and reviews
Veracruz is one of The Great Food Adventure.

64. Veracruz

7.9
Bloomington, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Arby's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

65. Arby's

1240 E Empire, Bloomington, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews
Poblano Burritos is one of The Great Food Adventure.

66. Poblano Burritos

108 W Washington St, Bloomington, IL
Restaurant · Downtown Bloomington · 1 tip
Maggie Miley's Irish Pub is one of The Great Food Adventure.

67. Maggie Miley's Irish Pub

8.6
126 E Beaufort St (btwn North & Linden), Normal, IL
Irish Pub · Uptown Normal · 40 tips and reviews
Red Lobster is one of The Great Food Adventure.

68. Red Lobster

7.3
714 S Eldorado Rd (btwn Arcadia & Buckeye St), Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Jason's Deli is one of The Great Food Adventure.

69. Jason's Deli

8.6
321 S Veterans Parkway (Vernon Ave), Normal, IL
Food Truck · 13 tips and reviews
Thai House is one of The Great Food Adventure.

70. Thai House

9.0
805 Morrissey Dr, Bloomington, IL
Thai Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
Ching's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

71. Ching's

1101 N Main St, Normal, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Olive Garden is one of The Great Food Adventure.

72. Olive Garden

8.1
1701 E Empire St (at N Veterans Pkwy), Bloomington, IL
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Famous Dave's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

73. Famous Dave's

1603 Morrissey Dr (S. Veterans Pkwy), Bloomington, IL
BBQ Joint · 25 tips and reviews
Steak 'n Shake is one of The Great Food Adventure.

74. Steak 'n Shake

7.2
325 S Veterans Pkwy, Normal, IL
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Papa Murphy's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

75. Papa Murphy's

7.4
1531 E College Ave, Normal, IL
Pizzeria · 8 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

76. Portillo's

7.6
202 Landmark Dr (at Parkway Plaza Dr), Normal, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 5 tips and reviews
Crepe Geeks is one of The Great Food Adventure.

77. Crepe Geeks

305 W Beaufort St, Normal, IL
Creperie · 1 tip
Bob Evans Restaurant is one of The Great Food Adventure.

78. Bob Evans Restaurant

8.2
801 Iaa Dr, Bloomington, IL
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Herradura Mexican Cuisine is one of The Great Food Adventure.

79. Herradura Mexican Cuisine

8.0
909 N Hershey Rd (btw Empire & Chancellor), Bloomington, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

80. Amaravati Cuisine

Hershey Rd (Eastland Dr), Bloomington, IL
Indian Restaurant · 1 tip
Windy City Wieners - Normal is one of The Great Food Adventure.

81. Windy City Wieners - Normal

7.0
106 E Beaufort St, Normal, IL
Hot Dog Joint · 14 tips and reviews
Blaze Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

82. Blaze Pizza

8.0
1601 E College Ave,, Normal, IL
Pizzeria · 4 tips and reviews
Dairy Queen is one of The Great Food Adventure.

83. Dairy Queen

8.0
411 N Veterans Pkwy (at Eastland Dr), Bloomington, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · 6 tips and reviews
Super Gyros is one of The Great Food Adventure.

84. Super Gyros

7.5
1709 S Veterans Pkwy (at Gilmore Dr), Bloomington, IL
Greek Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Monical's Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

85. Monical's Pizza

7.0
2103 N Veterans Pkwy #316, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews
Rosati's Pizza is one of The Great Food Adventure.

86. Rosati's Pizza

7.0
203 N Prospect Rd, Bloomington, IL
Pizzeria · 2 tips and reviews
Tony's Tacos is one of The Great Food Adventure.

87. Tony's Tacos

7.2
304 N Main St, Normal, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 1 tip
Meatheads Burgers & Fries is one of The Great Food Adventure.

88. Meatheads Burgers & Fries

8.4
305 N Veterans Pkwy Ste 107 (btw Washington St & Eastland Dr), Bloomington, IL
Burger Joint · 43 tips and reviews
IHOP is one of The Great Food Adventure.

89. IHOP

6.6
2109 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL
Breakfast Spot · 12 tips and reviews
Los Potrillos is one of The Great Food Adventure.

90. Los Potrillos

8.3
201 Landmark Dr (btw College Ave @ Fort Jesse Rd), Normal, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
Lucky Garden is one of The Great Food Adventure.

91. Lucky Garden

706 S Eldorado Rd (btwn Arcadia & Buckeye), Bloomington, IL
Chinese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Moe's Southwest Grill is one of The Great Food Adventure.

92. Moe's Southwest Grill

8.0
2401 East Empire Street (at Eastport Ct.), Bloomington, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar is one of The Great Food Adventure.

93. Chili's Grill & Bar

7.9
2107 N Veterans Pkwy (at Jumer Dr), Bloomington, IL
Tex-Mex Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Slim Chickens is one of The Great Food Adventure.

94. Slim Chickens

6.1
1515 N. Veterans Street,, Bloomington, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · 1 tip
Bloom Bawrachi Indian Restuarant & Bar is one of The Great Food Adventure.

95. Bloom Bawrachi Indian Restuarant & Bar

7.5
503 N Prospect Rd Ste 104, Bloomington, IL
Indian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Super JJ Fish And Chicken is one of The Great Food Adventure.

96. Super JJ Fish And Chicken

7.0
1510 W Market St, Bloomington, IL
Fish and Chips Shop · 3 tips and reviews
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works is one of The Great Food Adventure.

97. DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works

8.2
318 S Towanda Ave, Normal, IL
Brewery · 76 tips and reviews
pt's bbq is one of The Great Food Adventure.

98. pt's bbq

Bloomington, IL
BBQ Joint · 3 tips and reviews
Ephesus is one of The Great Food Adventure.

99. Ephesus

1406 Empire St. (near Fairway Dr.), Bloomington, IL
Turkish Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
BraiZe is one of The Great Food Adventure.

100. BraiZe

1413 Leslie Dr., Bloomington, IL
Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
KFC is one of The Great Food Adventure.

101. KFC

5.6
501 N Prospect Rd (at Eastland Dr), Bloomington, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · 3 tips and reviews
La Gondola Spaghetti House is one of The Great Food Adventure.

102. La Gondola Spaghetti House

7.5
1501 E Vernon Ave (at Towanda Ave.), Bloomington, IL
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings is one of The Great Food Adventure.

103. Buffalo Wild Wings

8.2
3220 E Empire St (at Haffele Way), Bloomington, IL
Wings Joint · 33 tips and reviews
Lunker's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

104. Lunker's

6.6
104 S Linden St (at Beaufort St.), Normal, IL
Bar · 8 tips and reviews
Bona Fide Thai Cuisine Llc is one of The Great Food Adventure.

105. Bona Fide Thai Cuisine Llc

1500 E Empire St Ste A1, Bloomington, IL
Thai Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
A & W is one of The Great Food Adventure.

106. A & W

Eastland Sq, Bloomington, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 1 tip
Schooners is one of The Great Food Adventure.

107. Schooners

7.5
810 E Grove St (btwn Clinton & Robinson St.), Bloomington, IL
Beer Garden · 37 tips and reviews
Hardee's / Red Burrito is one of The Great Food Adventure.

108. Hardee's / Red Burrito

6.3
1523 E College Ave, Normal, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Fazoli's is one of The Great Food Adventure.

109. Fazoli's

6.8
215 Greenbriar Dr, Normal, IL
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Bandanas BBQ is one of The Great Food Adventure.

110. Bandanas BBQ

8.0
502 Iaa Dr, Bloomington, IL
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews
The Rock Restaurant is one of The Great Food Adventure.

111. The Rock Restaurant

8.6
203 W North St (at Broadway St), Normal, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Uptown Normal · 42 tips and reviews
YUMZ! Asian Cuisine is one of The Great Food Adventure.

112. YUMZ! Asian Cuisine

7.9
Bloomington, IL
Sushi Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews