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Bandana's Bar-B-Q

502 Iaa Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701-2216
309662-7427
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Ranked #14 of 179 restaurants in Bloomington
Cuisines: Barbecue
Most recent review
- 28 May 2013
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Bloomington, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The food is very good here especially the baked beans which are terrific. The staff is friendly and efficient. I marked "average" because it's dark and gloomy and the furniture is very uncomfortable.

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Bloomington, Illinois, USA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

We ate here on May 17. Had not visited it in about two years but thought we would give it another try. We got the lunch specials. Pork came out cold. They brough us another batch and it was just slightly warmer. I would complain more except the price was so cheap that I was willing to deal with a... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Me and my family go here all the time! Everything there is really good, but my favorite is the smoked turkey! It has this amazing smoky flavor and you would think it would get dry, but it stays super juicy!! The potato salad and baked beans are also amazing!

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Fairlawn, Ohio
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48 reviews 48 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

3 I ate at Bandana's for the first time tonight. I was hungry for the ribs so I got the platter. They come dry and you can then add sauce from the four types at your table. I liked the sweet and smoky along with the original (mustard-based) the best. The ribs were tasted good and came of the bone... More

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Grabouw, South Africa
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I LOVE Bandana's restaurant!! The staff is always friendly and attentive, the food is ABSOLUTELY incredible, and the atmosphere is phenomenal!!!! I always make it a point to eat there when I am in the area, and I can't wait until I return again for some fried corn on the cob and boiled peanuts! Also, if you like Southern Sweet... More

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Orlando, Florida
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

As a southerner, I am hesitant to try BBQ north of the Mason/Dixon line but this place holds up to the casual BBq places back in FL. Lunch value meals are a great bargain and their donut hole dessert is my new addiction when I am in town.

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Normal, IL
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10 reviews 10 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

Went here last night for my birthday. I am not a regular, but go here occasionally. Last night the food was good, went for a full meal. The budget buster meals are a good choice. Where else can you get enough food for a meal for $5 these days? This was one of the first times that I actually felt... More

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Middle of the corn field, Illinois
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56 reviews 56 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013 via mobile

I eat here often as do many of my coworkers. I always think I'll have something other than ribs, but I invariably go back to them because they're delicious. The staff is always happy to see you and the service is quick.

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Shelbyville, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

very yummy! we all enjoyed our food. we will go back! wish there was more around! we drove nearly two hours one way to get there, but it was worth the drive!

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Bloomington, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

We love the food and service there. So, when we needed catering for our party, they were the one we called! Owner was one taking care of our order. Everything was great. Everyone loved it. We just told more people about Bandana's. Hope they will visit here themselves.

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