The atmosphere of this bar was awesome like a small town dive bar. The food was amazing recommend…read morethe beer cheese with your fries. The staff was so friendly and made you feel welcome. The service was quick and attentive.

Casual and friendly place. Outdoor area. Good specials. Gaming available. Would recommend.read more

The corned beef was incredibly tender and full of flavor. The Brussels sprouts were different--they…read morewere shredded and mixed with sauerkraut--but they were still really good, even though they weren't like any I've had before. The potatoes were also pretty solid. The flavored tea was nice, it just needed a bit of sugar. Our waitress was super friendly and made the experience even better. She was enthusiastic and enjoyed sharing her favorite menu items, which I appreciated. The ambiance was very welcoming, and I liked how open the space felt. The only downside was that the host who seated us seemed a little short when asking if we had reservations, especially when I asked if they were required.

First time and man, did not disappoint…read more Everything was amazing and it was hard to pick what to eat! Got a flight- moon jumper (smoky), black angel (a little on the burnt side), blackberry gose, pumpkin porter (spicy but not fake pumpkin flavor spicy). Beer battered asparagus for the appetizer- delicious! Crunchy which was great! Husband and I split a bacon pickle pizza (omg!!) and spicy chicken sandwich with wedges (huge, thick potato slices). Definitely recommend the pizza, so flavorful! Spicy chicken was both hot and spicy from the jalapeños and sweet from the sauce. Madysen was our server and was amazing and attentive! If it wasn't 2.5 hours away we'd be regulars! Lots of parking available.

Went for St Pattys Day celebration.. busy but all good-- decent service. Great food. Great…read moreatmosphere

Stopped in to watch the hockey game and have a few beers. The place was pretty crowded and the…read moremusic was very loud. The service was good. The prices are reasonable. There is plenty of seating on both sides of the bar. They have plenty of TVs to watch games.

Super JJ Fish & Chicken 1510 Market Street…read moreBloomington, IL. 61701 Altoona, IA 1:02am 12/1/19 I would have bet my left testicle that I had already written a review for JJ's but my search to update my previous showed that I hadn't. I was in Bloomington on business because why the hell else would someone choose to go there. It's not a bad town, not at all, but it's five hours away from my favorite person. She thought about joining me but her business kept her in Des Moines. This would be the fourth time that I visited a JJ's, my third here in Bloomington. My other visit was to the JJ's that was briefly located in Merle Hay mall in DSM but unfortunately it didn't make it. Location is everything. If your looking for healthy, then JJ's should not be on your radar. If your looking for delicious, well then you've found it. A little over halfway in my drive from Des Moines to Bloomington, my boss called me to remind me of my past travel indulgences and to "take it easy" with the expense report. He knows that I am fan of lower end hotels in the seedier parts of town and normally higher end restaurants yet felt compelled to mention that he could certainly afford a steak or two. JJ's doesn't serve steak but they do serve fried catfish and chicken wings which are two of my favorite foods and at very reasonable prices. When I finally arrived in Bloomington and checked into the hotel, I was met in the lobby by my right hand man "Stones" who was still recovering from a pretty serious injury but wanted to get back to work even though he was somewhat limited. He was ready to eat and wanted to go to the place that I hate almost as much as genital warts and it was barely after 5 pm at this point. "Go right ahead. Enjoy yourself. I've got a few personal things I need to take care of then I'm going to JJ's" A few phone calls later and I'm driving through parts of Bloomington that I probably shouldn't be in, procuring things that I probably shouldn't be procuring but what is life if not one big adventure. Judge me all you want but I'll tell you this. The drugs that my doctor has me on are far, far worse then any pharmaceutical enhancements I may enjoy. When I arrived at JJ's it was pushing 9 pm and there was a gentleman at the counter waiting for his order who sat down at a table when I walked in. I was greeted immediately but took a few minutes to look at the menu which is posted in the wall behind the counter. Not really sure why I did because I already knew what I wanted, a 2/4 combo (2 catfish fillets, 4 wings) and breaded mushrooms. A few things that you should know about JJ's 1. It smells like grease. It doesn't take a Rhodes Scholar to figure this one out. Just about everything is deep fried and why wouldn't it be. Remember it's deliciousness that we are seeking. 2. This isn't fast food so be prepared to wait. Everything is prepared as it is ordered so be patient. and 3. Be prepared to answer the question "Would you like lemon pepper" multiple times with an enthusiastic "Yes I would, thank you" I excused myself to the boom boom room while they prepared my order and dearsweetbabyjesus I was almost knocked out by the fog of stench that filled my nostrils when opening the door. It smelled like Miley Cyrus took a colossal dump after being tag team fisted by Mel Gibson and Hulk Hogan. How it hadn't wafted out into the dining area was a miracle unto itself. I said nothing when returning to the counter after doing my business and they were just finishing up my order. "Sir, would you like lemon pepper" "Yes Sir I would, thank you very much" I paid my bill and took the food back to the room with me but not before stopping at the c store and grabbing a couple packs of Pall Mall orange talls, and a 3 Dt Dr Peppers. It was all delicious and the hot pepper cheese balls were absolutely the right choice. No fork or napkins in the bag kinda pissed me off so I had to eat the coleslaw with my pocket knife because I was to lazy to walk the 50 feet from my room to the lobby to grab one. JJ's is one of those places where you're either a fan or you're not. There is no middle ground here. I'm a fan. My cardiologist and colon, not so much. 4 nonne magnus est vita mirificus

Went tonight worker was polite and respectful even with very difficult non respectiful customers…read moreeven when given a discount and free soda. Food was outstanding and ready early and still piping hot. Corn nuggets were crisp and delicious as always great fish filets also!

Mason and Tinley served us and very wonderful, very helpful! The food was also delicious. I highly…read morerecommend this place.

A beautiful place for dinner and/or drinks. Great bourbon selection!…read moreMason is most gracious and welcoming! He took care of everything we needed and was helpful in going over the menu with us. Definitely a go to for an enjoyable time

Service, music and sausage and mushroom pizza were awesome. Large venue which would be great for…read morework team building events such as ace throwing and volleyball. They have a sand court.

Great food. Drinks are very economical. We had a class reunion and used the room up front, it was…read moredefinitely not big enough for 50 people and they would not allow the tables to be removed to give us more room. So the party had to migrate out to the bar and the patio.

I'm honestly surprised this place is sitting at a 3.5. Our experience was easily 5 stars…read more We came in around 6pm on a Saturday for our first visit, and everything from start to finish was impressive. The hostess was friendly right away and set a great tone. Our waitress was fantastic. She was super nice, attentive, and always on top of drink refills without us even having to ask. Even the other staff we saw seemed engaged and happy to be there, which says a lot about the overall management. For food, we started with the brussel sprouts and bacon-wrapped dates. Both were outstanding. The flavors were on point and a great way to kick off the meal. I ordered the BBQ glazed chicken for my entrée, and it did not disappoint. It was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The atmosphere hits a really nice balance. It feels slightly upscale and polished, but still comfortable and down to earth. It wasn't too loud, which made it easy to enjoy conversation. All around, this was a great experience and we will definitely be back. If you are on the fence because of the rating, don't be. This place deserves a lot more credit.

We went to Rob DOB for an I S U graduation lunch. It was a great experience…read more They served us fast and the waitress was right on top of things. Thank you for wanting to do a good job.

Tonight I had a carry-out order of the Smothered Grilled Chicken tonight (minus broccoli because…read moreyuck). Upon arrival to the restaurant, my order was brought out quickly. The food was SUPER solid. The chicken was cooked like perfectly (?) which honestly surprised me. It was seasoned quite well and the creamy garlic/mushroom sauce, Gouda, and bacon on top were superb flavor compliments. The rolls were delicious too - came with a garlic butter to spread on them. 9.2/10. Really recommend.

So we've been coming here since it opened and in fact had been to its predecessor in St. Louis…read morebefore that. We're pretty familiar with what they used to, and are trying, to be and while we have come to expect lofty goals, it seems like the longer in the tooth this place gets, the more they lose focus. Our most recent Valentines visit reinforced this with some disappointing bar service and a 'special featured' appetizer that took our disappointment to the next level. I get that on a busy night like Valentines, stuff happens, but in this case it was still relatively early (5:30 pm) and they had more than enough employees, it's just that those workers constantly stepped on each other, ignored customers for lengthy stretches, and missed a few details that used to come naturally at this place. Combine that with food delivery confusion and a complete fail on the supposed special feature of "sealed scallops with risotto" app and it left us feeling unfulfilled on what should have been a romantic visit. The next time they offer the scallop app, we strongly suggest they actually do more than wave one side of the scallop over a lukewarm-warm pan (nothing that resembles a 'sear') and figure a way to cut the greasiness of the garlic rice dollops without covering everything in pea tendrils such that you don't notice the lack of sear marks and oily pooling. We give the place three stars based on the still modern and comfortable decor, nice ambiance, robust cocktail & beer selection and the execution of the Tuna Tartare - still one of the lady's favorite bites in town. Perhaps it's just a management/training issue, but it touches both the kitchen and the floor and will hopefully be addressed before our next visit.

Went with fairly average expectations and left genuinely impressed! We happened upon a trivia night…read morewhich made the scenery that much more interesting. In my optinon: the burger options are creative and exciting while the fried pickles were perfectly crispy. If you're in Bloomington and staying at the Double Tree, this is a great option! - AD

I'm not even sure how this place is still in business.... Oh wait it's because it's conveniently…read moreattached to a hotel. I did not know this prior to making our trip to Bloomington and then navigating the fam bam all the way there only to be disheartened when I saw this. Given the parents were older and past their lunch time we decided to say what the hell and stop in! If you're thinking this DON'T! This place is pure garbage! I think the only moisture in from the entire set of food we got was from the condensation of the shitty water the waiter brought! I got the bacon burger and the thing was like jerky, literally one single piece of bacon broken in half was placed on the top! No flavor no moisture, there was supposed to be candied jalapeños on top, there was literally hold on let me count......2!!!!! I asked for a side order of them so actually make this a spicy jalapeño bacon burger and the waiter responds with, sorry we're slammed right now, and the cooks would have to make them. They were mildly busy, and if the cooks would have done their jobs correctly in the first place this wouldn't be my problem. The whole thing was a shit show from the time it took to order and pay to asking for extra jalapeños that they couldn't do! Skip this place if you have a palette, even the old folks we were with that enjoy things as sad as dried meatloaf were not impressed! That should clue you in, this place isn't there for good food, it's there for expensive convenience to prop up a sub par hotel!

Food is terrific. Service is excellent. Never disappoints! Go early as the wait can be extensive.read more

They've improved the pancakes and the coffee. This time I got the Clover Skillet that has corned…read morebeef hash. It was good but too many potatoes and seemingly less corned beef. I'll stick to the plate of corned beef hash next time. It comes with your choice of pancake, French toast or waffle. The waffle was fine. Next time I'll try the French toast.