Bloomington

south suburb moa · 55425

Bloomington is the suburb that swallowed a mall and an airport and somehow kept a straight face. Mall of America is the gravitational center, which means dates here often involve aquariums, rollercoasters, or pretending you do not want Nordstrom. The hotel bars along American Boulevard run a steady traffic of layovers, conference badges, and salespeople killing a Tuesday; the meet-cute economics are unusual and not always flattering. Beyond the megablock, Old Cedar Avenue and the river bluffs are genuinely pretty. The tradeoff is the obvious one: convenience, parking, and chain reliability, in exchange for a downtown that is technically a food court.

$45,296

median income

$1,615

median rent

The data

Bloomington by the numbers

Median individual income in Bloomington is about $45.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Bloomington pays about $1,620 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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22 spots across Bloomington

Bloomington
Activity
The Escape Game Minneapolis
Escape room center★ 5 · 14,562
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 14,562 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Escape Game Minneapolis.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Drinks
Hazelwood Food and Drink
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 5,743
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 5,743 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hazelwood Food and Drink.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 12 AM
Tue10:30 AM to 12 AM
Wed10:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu10:30 AM to 12 AM
Fri10:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat8:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun8:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Mallards Southern Kitchen
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.8 · 3,380
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 3,380 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mallards Southern Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Lucky's 13 Pub
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,894
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,894 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lucky's 13 Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Drinks
Woolley's Kitchen & Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,559
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,559 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Woolley's Kitchen & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Drinks
Full Tilt Tavern
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,401
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,401 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Full Tilt Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Bullvino's Churrascaria Bloomington
Buffet restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,987
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,987 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bullvino's Churrascaria Bloomington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 8:30 PM
Tue4:30 to 8:30 PM
Wed4:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu4:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bloomington
Brazilian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,705
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,705 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bloomington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9 PM
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,550
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,550 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 12 AM
Tue6:30 AM to 12 AM
Wed6:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu6:30 AM to 12 AM
Fri6:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat6:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun6:30 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Luna Di Luna
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,538
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,538 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Luna Di Luna.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 to 8 PM
Tue2 to 8 PM
Wed2 to 8 PM
Thu2 to 8 PM
Fri2 to 8 PM
Sat2 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
NorthStar Tavern
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,498
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,498 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at NorthStar Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Activity
Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz's Bar & Grill
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 1,429
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,429 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz's Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Activity
Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy
Comedy club★ 3.9 · 1,326
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.9★ from 1,326 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue2 to 8 PM
Wed2 to 8 PM
Thu2 to 9:15 PM
Fri2 to 11:30 PM
Sat2 to 11:15 PM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Activity
Normandale Japanese Garden
Garden★ 4.7 · 1,145
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,145 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Normandale Japanese Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 7 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 7 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 7 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 7 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 7 PM
Sat7:30 AM to 7 PM
Sun7:30 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 950
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 950 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat3 to 9 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Drinks
Sports Page
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 940
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 940 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sports Page.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Cedar + Stone, Urban Table
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 938
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 938 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cedar + Stone, Urban Table.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 10 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 10 PM
Sun7 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Dining
Lela
Restaurant★ 4.3 · 733
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 733 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Lela.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 to 10 AM
Tue6:30 to 10 AM, 4 to 10 PM
Wed6:30 to 10 AM, 4 to 10 PM
Thu6:30 to 10 AM, 4 to 10 PM
Fri6:30 to 10 AM, 4 to 10 PM
Sat7 to 10 AM, 4 to 10 PM
Sun7 to 10 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Drinks
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 584
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 584 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed6 AM to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri6 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 10 PM
Sun7 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Drinks
Troubadour Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 301
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 301 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Troubadour Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
FriClosed
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Activity
Vertical Endeavors - Bloomington
Rock climbing gym★ 4.3 · 245
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 245 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Vertical Endeavors - Bloomington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun10 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Bloomington
Activity
Xscape Entertainment Center
Video arcade★ 3.3 · 86
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.3★ from 86 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Xscape Entertainment Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

Bloomington

Bloomington by the numbers

Local date spots

The Escape Game Minneapolis

Hazelwood Food and Drink

Mallards Southern Kitchen

Lucky's 13 Pub

Woolley's Kitchen & Bar

Full Tilt Tavern

Bullvino's Churrascaria Bloomington

Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bloomington

FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar

Luna Di Luna

NorthStar Tavern

Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz's Bar & Grill

Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy

Normandale Japanese Garden

Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse

Sports Page

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

Lela

Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar

Troubadour Wine Bar

Vertical Endeavors - Bloomington

Xscape Entertainment Center

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