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The MAC Mediterranean Cuisine
Mediterranean
1434 East 3rd St.
The MAC restaurant provides a pan-Mediterranean experience, with food that hails from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Greece. 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-Fri lunch 11 am-3 pm, Sat noon-3 pm; Mon-Th dinner 5 pm-9 pm, Fri and Sat 5 pm-10 pm • Bar: Beer • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc., AMX, DC • Outdoor Seating: No.
Malibu Grill
American
106 N. Walnut
332-4334
malibuhospitality.com
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: Mon-Fri lunch 11:30 am-2 pm dinner Mon-Th 5:30 pm-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, AMX, 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-Th 11:30 am-10 pm Fri 11:30 am-11 pm Sat noon-11 pm Sun noon-9 pm (brunch until 4 pm). Reservations recommended. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Max’s Place
Italian-American
109 W. 7th St.
336-5169
maxsplace.info
Max’s Place serves terrific New York-style, thin-crust pizza and calzones in a laidback, friendly eatery just one block off the downtown Square. The Crossroads Pizza, a house specialty, is made with traditional red sauce, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, ricotta cheese, and roasted garlic. A wide variety of live entertainment is offered Wednesday through Saturday nights. • Prices: Appetizers $2-4, entrées $6-12 • Hours: Tu 11 am to 10 pm Wed 11 am to 11 pm Th-Fri 11 am to midnight. Sat 5 pm to midnight. Closed Sun and Mon • Bar: Beer and wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Mikado
Japanese
895 S. College Mall Rd.
333-1950
Mikado serves fresh sushi and sashimi. Sushi chef Leo Vivaldo makes a popular roll called The Piano: spicy, crunchy shrimp rolled in edamame paper, topped with super white tuna, and black tobiko. Regular specials. • Prices: Dinner appetizers $4-13, entrées $9-24, desserts $5 • Hours: Sun-Th 4:30 pm-10 pm Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-11 pm. Reservations recommended. • Bar: Sake, beer, wine, and plum wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Mixed Greens
Salads
10th and College
812-323-8500
mixedgreens.biz
With crisp fresh salads in infinite variety, Mixed Greens is a salad bar where you don’t have to do anything but point to what you want. Servers add the ingredients to the bowl, toss with one of a variety of delicious dressings, and send you on your way to eat in, or carry out. Wraps are also on the menu, and these folks deliver. • Prices: Salads begin at $6.99, additional toppings $.69; Wraps $6.99 • Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–8 pm Sat 10 pm–5 pm. Closed Sundays. • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Mother Bear’s Pizza
Italian/Pizza
1428 E. 3rd St.
332-4495
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, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
My Thai Café
Thai
3316 W. 3rd St.
333-2234
Bringing great Thai food to Bloomington’s west side, this little restaurant is hidden away in a strip mall, but keep looking til you find it. Jit Carpenter cooks family recipes to your preferred degree of spiciness. Excellent summer rolls and shrimp tempura, to start. Entrées shine too. Look for noodle dishes featuring the sweet and spicy “chef’s gravy” and try Jit’s fragrant curries. If you are lucky there is coconut scented tapioca for dessert. • Prices: Appetizers $5.50-9.95; Entrées $8.95-12.95. • Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am-9 pm; Fri and Sat 11 am-10 pm. • Bar: Beer and 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 on-site 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
Nick’s English Hut
American
423 E. Kirkwood
332-4040
nicksenglishhut.com
A Bloomington institution, this 80-year-old restaurant is the place to go for Rags’ great burgers (made from Fischer Farms beef), pizza, strombolis, and soups and salads made from local produce. Daily specials include fried fish on Friday and drink specials on Monday to Wednesday. A museum of IU memorabilia is displayed on the walls. • Prices: Appetizers $5-8, dinner entrées $6-10, desserts $4 • Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am-2 am Sun noon-midnight. Reservations are recommended for large parties. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Limited
Noodles & Company
International pasta
517 E. Kirkwood
323-1400
noodles.com
This mix-and-match pasta restaurant lets you choose the type of noodle dish (Asian, Mediterranean, or American) and customize it with chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or cheese. Lots of pastabilities. • Prices: Noodle, soup, or salad combos, $3.95-6.95; Sides $.65-4.95; desserts $1.50 • Hours: Mon-Wed 11 am-10 pm; Th-Sat 11 am-4 am; Sun 11am-9pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: AMX, Visa, MC, Disc. and DC • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Opie Taylor’s
American
110 N. Walnut
333-7287
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. Desserts are half-price on Friday, and domestic pints are $1 on Thursday and Sunday. The sports-themed restaurant claims to have the biggest projection TV screen in Bloomington. • Prices: Appetizers $3-7, entrées $5.25-9, desserts $2-4 • Hours: Sun-Wed 11 am-10 pm Th-Sun 11 am-11 pm • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, 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: Entrees $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
The Overlook at Salt Creek Golf Retreat
Seafood/Pasta/Sandwiches
2359 SR 46 East
Nashville, IN
812-988-7888
saltcreekgolf.com
This upscale yet casual 80-seat restaurant overlooks the golf course. Chef Wayne Hawrys specializes in steak and salmon and also offers a nightly special. • Prices: Appetizers $4.95-9.95, entrees $13.95-24.95, desserts $5.95 • Hours: Th 11 am-2:30 pm and 5:30 pm-9 pm Sat 9 am-2 pm and 5:30-9 pm Sun 9 am-2 pm and 5:30 pm -8 pm. Reservations recommended. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, 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 at 11 am. Reservations recommended for major entertainers. • Bar: Beer and wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Puccini’s La Dolce Vita
Italian/Tapas
420 E. 4th St.
333-5522
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 pm-10 pm Fri-Sat 5 pm-11 pm. Reservations are required on weekends and for large groups any time. • Bar: Full • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Ragazzi Arte Café
Italian
212 S. Rogers
323-9005
Enjoy a candlelit dinner at the snug Ragazzi Arte Café. Trained in Calabria, Italy, chef Jenny Wood prepares homemade recipes from that area. The tiramisu and chicken lasagna are specialties. Pasta is wonderful. Free wine tastings on Tuesday nights. • Prices: Dinner appetizers $6.95, entrées about $9.50, desserts $5.50 • Hours: Tu-Sun 5 pm-midnight Sat-Sun Brunch Americano 11 am-2 pm. Other days, lunch by appointment only. Reservations are recommended for large parties. • Bar: Beer and wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: No
Restaurant Tallent
New American
208 N. Walnut
330-9801
restauranttallent.com
An intimate restaurant recently relocated to 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. • Prices: Dinner appetizers $8-22, entrées $19-35, desserts $7-10 • Hours: Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm. Reservations recommended. • Bar: Beer and wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Rockit’s Famous Pizza
Pizza
222 N. Walnut
336-7625
This tiny, 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 • Hours: Mon-Sat 5 pm-3 am; Sun 5 pm-10 pm • Bar: No • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX • Outdoor Seating: No
Roots Restaurant
Vegan/Vegetarian/Juice Bar
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 AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
Runcible Spoon Café and Restaurant
American/Regional/Continental
312 E. 6th St.
334-3997
runciblespoonrestaurant.com
A Bloomington landmark, the Runcible Spoon began as a Bohemian coffee house 30 years ago. The restaurant features 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-midnight • Bar: Beer, wine • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, AMX, Disc. • Outdoor Seating: Yes
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