Uptown Café
Uptown Café is one of the fancier places to eat in Bloomington. Make your parents take you there for a special occasion, whether it’s to celebrate graduation or a performance. It's a cozy spot to relax and enjoy quality conversation but also eat delicious food.
C3 Bar
C3 Bar is a great date spot. You walk in, and you don’t feel like you’re in Bloomington anymore. It’s located in the Renwick neighborhood ten minutes from campus. It's located next to Crumble Café. C3 Bar is a fancier place with an array of drinks and dishes.
You can get a nice dinner and then go on a walk around the neighborhood and park. There are a lot of trees and a gazebo to sit at and talk. It's peaceful.
BuffaLouie’s
Every parent of an IU student should dine at BuffaLouie’s with their kid. It’s an iconic place to eat on Indiana Avenue and is close to Kirkwood and Sample Gates. They have a lot of cool sports memorabilia inside and give off a very energetic vibe.
It’s been in Bloomington since 1987, and is a tradition for everyone who visits to dine here. There is a wide array of options to choose from, from wings to mac and cheese. It’s also very family friendly and a great place to go to watch games on the TVs and relax.
Da Vinci
Da Vinci is relatively new in town, and it’s one of the few establishments that accurately resembles real Italian food.
It’s a great place to make your parents take you because there are so many dishes that you can share. From garlic cheese bread, to lobster and cheese ravioli to pear pizza, they have it all. There are numerous plates that will satisfy anyone’s palate.
No one can beat their dessert, either. They have gelato, tiramisu, cheesecake and more.
