Fancy 'Limestone', fancy food

Appropriately named, The Limestone Grille is a gourmet surprise hidden on the southeast side of town. Decorated with the simple theme of limestone, its expansive dinner selection has something for everyone, while adding its own flair to every item on the menu.\nAt first the one-room restaurant didn't seem all that unique, until we saw the giant decorative limestone wall, used to separate the kitchen from the dining room. The wall itself is the most stunning and unique feature of the restaurant.\nOur waiter brought us a wine list of over eighty varieties, so large that it filled an entire menu. He was polite, friendly, very helpful and knowledgeable about the specials -- so well-informed that we agreed to try the steamed mussel appetizer.\nThe buttery sauce and seafood was delicious, especially with the Cellar Master's Riesling wine that we chose. Limestone serves two breads -- a French bread and an herb loaf made specially for the restaurant. Our waiter said the Grille's owner may be the only person, besides the baker, who even knows all the ingredients. It was a very well-seasoned bread, baked green with rosemary and garlic flavors.\nFor our entrees we had ribeye and grilled chicken Saltimbocca. The ribeye was mouth-wateringly good, grilled to perfection and seasoned just right. The chicken, which was stuffed with prosciutto, basil and fontina cheese, was creamy and delicious. Both meals were served with fresh asparagus and succulent scalloped potatoes.\nThe Limestone Grille is a great place to take parents or a special someone. With its laid-back atmosphere and pleasant surroundings, this restaurant is a great addition to the many upscale dining eateries Bloomington already offers. Its quirky uniqueness is enough for us to urge everyone to try it out.