GROUP-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS

Experience one of the top foodie destinations in the Midwest with your group.

Bloomington is widely praised as a haven for culinary enthusiasts and international cuisine, and we're eager for visitors of all kinds to experience our food scene for themselves. If you're traveling with a large group and are anxious about dining out with a big party, have no fear — we've compiled a list of local restaurants that are well-equipped to handle large groups. We do highly recommend making reservations when possible, or contacting us so we can assist you in making advanced arrangements. Whether you're grabbing an after-hours bite with fellow conference attendees, planning a wedding rehearsal dinner, or touring the area with a motor-coach group, there's a variety of places to enjoy with your crew.

FARMbloomington

  • 108 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Using "local ingredients with global flavors" to create real food along with the largest bourbon selection in Southern Indiana, featuring over 300 bourbons.

FARMbloomington

Mother Bear's Pizza West

  • 2980 W. Whitehall Crossing Boulevard

Serving the best pizza in the Bloomington, IN area. We are a family-friendly restaurant and also provide carry-out and delivery.

Mother Bear's Pizza West

Lennie's

  • 514 E. Kirkwood Avenue

Nestled on Kirkwood Avenue across from the beautiful Indiana University campus, Lennie’s has been serving unique offerings since 1989. Widely known for their delicious food and hand-crafted ales, Lennie’s is a favorite among locals, students, faculty and visiting dignitary. The…

Lennie's

Finney Hospitality Group

  • 121 N. College Avenue

SmokeWorks is an Indiana Hickory-Smoked Barbecue joint — with bold flavors, slow-smoked meats, and a silly amount of bourbon, whiskey, and moonshine. We take pride in our house-smoked brisket, ribs, turkey, chicken, and sausage, all seasoned with our signature dry rub and smoked…

Finney Hospitality Group

55 Southern Stone

  • 405 W. Patterson Drive

A casual yet elevated dining experience, specializing in sustainable seafood, locally sourced steaks, and incredible cocktails.

55 Southern Stone

The Tap

  • 101 N. College Avenue

Creative pub fare with an assortment of draft beers, including house brews, hand-crafted cocktails, and live music.

The Tap

The Tudor Room

  • Indiana Memorial Union

Located in one of the world's largest college unions, the Tudor Room is the epitome of collegiate elegance. Enjoy a daily luncheon buffet featuring soups, breads, salads, hot entrees, and a large selection of desserts. The Tudor Room is also known to have one of the best Sunday…

The Tudor Room

Upland Brewing Company

  • 350 W. 11th Street

Known to friends and family as simply “The Upland,” our HQ in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana, is not just a restaurant and bar. It’s a throwback to pubs of old, where friends and neighbors gathered to share old stories and create new ones. Although we have two bar areas that are…

Upland Brewing Company

Uptown Cafe

  • 102 E. Kirkwood Avenue

New Orleans-style Uptown Cafe is know for Cajun/Creole inspired fare, fresh steaks, seafood, lamb chops, and extravagant breakfast and brunch items, including Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Eggs Maryland, Eggs Benedict, and Huevos Rancheros. Jazz and Soul Music compliment your meal…

Uptown Cafe

Finney Hospitality Group

  • 302 N. Walnut Street

In 1992, Yogi’s quickly became a Bloomington, Indiana mainstay best known as a bar where everyone was welcome. Students, families, alumni and anyone a fan of cream & crimson enjoyed Yogi’s, and the vibrant bar remained a key part of the community’s social fabric until 2017 when…

Finney Hospitality Group