Lennies and the Bloomington... and other Bloomington, IN Restaurant Reviews

Lennies and the Bloomington Brewing Company
upscale and affordable restaurant connected to the first local brew pub

Favorite Dish: Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Fresh seasonal vegetables tossed with basil and olive oil, then oven-roasted and served with tarragon mayonnaise.

Roasted Portobello Sandwich
Marinated portobello mushrooms on foccacia with roasted red peppers, melted mozzarella cheese, tomato, spinach and herb malt dressing.

Lennie’s Original
Sliced roasted round of beef with bacon, mayo, lettuce, marinated red onions, sliced tomato and melted mozzarella cheese on house bread.

Jerk Chicken Fettucine
Spicy sweet seasoned chicken breast sliced and served over lemon pepper fettucine with a light curry sauce. Garnished with lime, sour cream and cilantro.

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Address: 1795 E 10th St,
Bloomington, IN
Other Contact: phone 812.339.2256

Happy Hour a

Upland Brewery - The area's newest brewery offers beers brewed on site and a variety of unusual entrees.
Upland Pale Ale
Our American pale ale is a crisp, hoppy beer filled with fruity overtones and dash of sweet malt flavor. American hops lend this beer a citrus-like taste that is extremely refreshing.
O.G. 1.052 F.G. 1.014 A/V~5.1% Made of pale and munich malts; Yakima Valley hops.




Dragonfly India Pale Ale
The Upland IPA is a maltier and hoppier version of our Pale Ale. Note the clean malty fullness on the front of the palate with fruity citrus overtones, attributable to our special hops. Our method of dry hopping creates a floral aroma, and our use of bittering hops lends a strong bitter taste in the back of the tongue and throat.



Upland Amber Ale
Our American Amber Ale has a malty almond/chocolate taste laced with a lush spicy hop flavor. Creamy body combined with robust maltiness makes this a satisfying beer indeed.

O.G. 1.052 F.G. 1.016 A/V~5.0% Malts are pale, munich, 60L and 120L caramel malts. Hops are Yakima Valley American types.



Upland Golden Ale
Upland introduced this ale in the spring of 1999. A wonderfully original twist to a traditional blonde ale. It boasts a beautiful golden color, slightly sweet nose, and a very soft spiciness derived from using German hops.





Bad Elmer's Porter

Creamy chocolate flavors combine with a lightly roasted finish and superb body to balance this traditional brown porter. A fragrant malt/hop aroma and herbaceous hop flavor complete this highly drinkable ale.




Belgian Wheat Ale
A classic rendering of Belgian wit, this ale is light on the tongue and easy going. Our Wheat Ale is made with 50% wheat malt and spiced with coriander and curacao orange peel.

O.G. 1.046 F.G. 1.010 A/V~4.9% Malts are 2-Row and White Wheat. Hops are from Hallertauer lineage with 5 herbs/spices including heather.

Favorite Dish: Specializing in buffalo steaks and burgers, locally raised and barley malt fed

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Address: 350 West 11th Street, Bloomington.
Other Contact: (812) 336-2337.

Restaurant Name: there are many LOCAL restaurants here...

You'll find MANY restaurants in Bloomington. The one at left is Nick's, SEE BELOW. But you'll find many international cuisines + some of the best burgers around at either Nick's or Opie Taylors.

Nick's is one of my favorites as I like their style of pizza with cold (American) beer! It reminds me of a German kneipe for those who've had that experience.

But that is the beauty of Bloomington there are many local restaurants.

Favorite Dish: Here's a guide to local Bloomington Restaurant Menus ---> http://www.bloomingtonwebguide.com/food.htm#RESTAURANTS

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Theme: Local

Directions: Nick's is between the University and the Town on Kirkwood Avenue at the corner of Kirkwood and Dunn. Any VT regulars who get to town just HAVE to meet me for a beer at Nick's! SO FAR ONE OF YOU DID

NICKS ENGLISH HUT ...A Bloomington Institution for longer than I've been here!
for one thing you'll often fine ME there

Favorite Dish: Pizza favorite servers: Shaun & MaryBeth

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Address: 423 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington IN
Other Contact: from Nick's we

Restaurant Name: Irish Lion

Irish Lion
Guiness, Murphey's, Harp Bass, DAB, Newcastle, and Many more by the pint or yard! all ina great atmosphere

Favorite Dish: Fish and Chips -- truly wonderful

And if you eat meat -- Mutton Pie comes in a bread bowl

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: (812) 336-9076
Address: 212 W, Fifth St
Directions: (Kirkwood)
1/2 Block West of the Courthouse Square
Downtown- Bloomington, Indiana U.S.A.
Website: http://www.irishlion.com/
Other Contact: Voted Bloomington's Best

Restaurant Name: Crazy Horse

This place has a great feel -- the building is really old but the setting is great. Super wine selection and the wine is HALF PRICE on Sunday and Wednesday.
Ask for Kelly and tell her Greg from IU sent you. Kelly, Sarah, and Julie are all very nice

Favorite Dish: Grouper

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Theme: Local
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 812.336.8877
Address: 214 W Kirkwood Ave
Directions: West Fifth Street one block west of "the Square" (5th Street is also called Kirkwood)

Restaurant Name: Theater Cafe

If you want GOOD coffee, at a reasonable price, and to know that you are at least getting some of the price of your cup to the coffee farmers then get your coffee in Bloomington HERE.

Favorite Dish: I love the coffee and the idea.

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Theme: Other

Address: 1/2 block EAST of the Town Square on Kirkwood
Directions: IN the Indiana Theater Building - look for the big red theater sign

Restaurant Name: Malibu Grill

Casual "California Style" - a chain that feels local. Good food, good prices, nice place

Favorite Dish: I love their wood-oven fired pizza and their pasta is great, too

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Theme: American
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 812-332-4334
Address: 106 N. Walnut Street
Directions: Downtown-- EAST side of the Courthouse (see map)

Restaurant Name: Scholar's Inn

A restored 150-year-old historic mansion is a great setting for lunch, dinner, or Sunday Brunch.

Frankly, I don't normally pay this much and it can be a bit noisy but it is THE place to entertain in Bloomington

If you are from Chicago, New York, or Metropolis you will not think the prices expensive -- but for Bloomington I find the food good but not great, the atmosphere noise, and the prices too high. Good wines, though.

Favorite Dish: Seafood Risotto -- Crab, scallops, fresh water prawns, peas, roma tomatoes & Parmigiano-Reggiano crema

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Theme: Eclectic/International
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 812-332-1892 / 800-765-3466
Address: 717 N. College Ave
Directions: On College (one-way Southbound) just NORTH of 11th Street
Website: http://www.scholarsinn.com/cafebloomington/about.s

Restaurant Name: Mother Bear's Pizza

MANY years ago People magazine chose Mother Bear's Pizza in Bloomington as one of America's top pizza parlors -- and they are not about to let anyone forget it :-)

The pizza is pretty good and this reminds you of a genuine college hang-out.

Favorite Dish: Pizza, OF COURSE

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Theme: Pizza
Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: 812-332-4495
Address: 1428 East Third
Directions: Near Third and Jordan