Tucked away as Bloomington’s best-kept secret, Shantytown Bar & Grill is the city’s oldest bar, offering a nostalgic dive-bar experience with a laid-back vibe. Known for its legendary burgers and welcoming atmosphere, this local gem has been serving up great food and cold drinks for decades. Whether you’re a long-time regular or a first-time visitor, Shantytown is the perfect spot for those looking to unwind and enjoy a true Bloomington classic.
Shantytown Grill
1692 Google Reviews
Food was excellent! We had the Mexican burger, the outback burger, and the frickles. Everything was tasty, and it came out very quickly. Atmosphere was comfortable and laid back, and clean. Service was attentive and prompt. Would definitely recommend!
Fast, clean, large portions, & low prices. Food was tasty especially for the price. Service was friendly and very accommodating. Diner was very clean. Great hole in the wall. Will be back.
If there were more then 5 stars to give we would! Absolutely amazing food, staff and so quick! We were on our way thru town and live 4 hrs away and trying to figure out how and when to go back! Don’t change a thing!
Stopped by here for late lunch and the place was packed. Parking lot is a little small and narrow. The food was good and service was prompt. It was an overall pleasant experience.
Great little restaurant. The shantytown burger and spiced cake were both tasty. The cheese curds and tater tots were also done well. We had the daily special which was a chicken sandwich, sauce was lovely. Reasonable prices, would highly recommend!
Really good place. I ordered the Shanty burger which had cheddar and Swiss cheese along with crispy bacon and guacamole. The overall burger was really great with the only lackluster component being the guacamole. This the kind of place where you get a bacon cheeseburger and it’s solid. Moreover, the service was outstanding. Our waiter was fun & quirky and made it a great experience. Despite it being a small place, the Christmas lights on the ceiling made it seem really homely. I would definitely come back.
We didn’t love the sides, but the drink of the week for $5 was a nice surprise!
Loved the vibe and we’ll look forward to going back!