Orienter guide of the best places to take your parents

Scholar’s Inn
717 N. College Ave.
Open from 5 p.m. to close, daily, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday for a champagne brunch
One of the nicest joints in town, Scholar’s Inn will cost about $30 to $40 per person and offers a good selection of steaks and seafood. A reservation would be a good idea, especially on busier weekends.
323-1531

Malibu Grill
106 N. Walnut St.
Open from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch on weekdays, from
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for dinner Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, from noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday
Malibu is a slightly casual place, though the food won’t reflect that. (The menu’s selections are said to be inspired by Wolfgang Puck.) Anything you order will taste amazing, but consider the wood oven-roasted chicken.
332-4334


Finch’s Brasserie
514 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday; closed Sundays.
Finch’s has a great selection: everything from pork chops to duck to lobster to steak fills the menu.
333-2700

Grazie Italian Eatery
106 W. Sixth St.
Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends
Delicious Italian food served in a great spot on downtown Bloomington’s square. This view is a must during the holiday season when the entire square is lit with strands twinkling lights.
323-0303

Farm Bloomington
108 E. Kirkwood Ave.
Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to
9 p.m. on Sunday
The atmosphere of Farm is not to be missed. Many of the ingredients are grown locally, and the food is the brainchild of Chef Daniel Orr, a top chef in top restaurants around the world.
323-0002

Restaurant Tallent
208 N. Walnut St.
Open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.Monday through Saturday
One of B-town’s best. If you’re celebrating an important occasion or just enjoy fine dining, make Restaurant Tallent your first stop. It’s pricey though. Entrees cost about $30. Also, it’s best to make a reservation.
330-9801

Dunn Street Inn
208 S. Dunn St.
Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday
Dunn Inn prides itself on being “a restaurant for the T-shirt set” while still serving up some pretty great grub. Aside from great dishes like the Guinness braised short ribs, the place has great personality.
330-2002

Good but cheap:
Maidi’s Cafe et Crepe
316 E. Fourth St.
Maidi’s is a delicious coffee house and crepery, serving up crepes, sandwiches, soups, salads and coffee, perfect for a small meal with your folks.
333-2033