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Jim's Steak House


4.0 of 5 stars 24 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Steakhouse
  • 2307 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61704-4407
  • (309) 663-4142
  • Average price: € 14 ($ 20)

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5 of 5 stars
Kevin64   2 contributions
central IL
Feb 12, 2009

I have eaten there on many special occassions...although Jim's in Peoria, IL is the best, this one ranks right up there. The atmosphere is romantic and leisurely. You can sit in the Piano bar and relax while waiting to be seated. We love the food. Must have the salad with Brittany dressing...best in the world! The steaks are to die... more

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4 of 5 stars
moonltnite   33 contributions
Woodridge, IL
Apr 16, 2008
1
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We took our daughter and her roommate to dinner at Jim's while visiting Bloomington/Normal for the weekend. We've been there twice before, and have enjoyed it each time. The service was excellent - and not at all rushed (there's nothing more annoying to me than to have food served when you've just started your salad!). The atmosphere is great -... more

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1 of 5 stars
Restauranteer   5 contributions
Indianapolis
Mar 20, 2008

Absolutely disappointed, on the verge of disgusting. Start with an appetizer of calamari, most likely a frozen bag from the grocery heated in the oven. Definitly not fresh. House salad was slobbered in a dressing that resembled a thick whipped cream. Ordered my $34 steak medium, only to receive a charred steak, well done on the outside, still walking around... more

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5 of 5 stars
shark70   3 contributions
bloomington illinois
Mar 5, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

In reading all the negatives reviews on this i have to ask why? We dined here tonight and i could not wait and give this place a review. I can say that i wanted to avoid this place on the weekend because i know this is a popular place and very busy at night.I ordered a marinated sirlion and had... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Feb 17, 2008

The Seward is the king of steaks. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 1, 2008

Prices are high but its well worth it more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 31, 2007

Good steak, great horseshoes. Try the salad with house dressing. Mmmm. more

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1 of 5 stars
roobyroofan   2 contributions
Illinois
Dec 27, 2007

Had lumps of what they called beef covered in a tepid, wiggly, gelatinous gravy. Bread was dried out. Service was indifferent. We were practically the only people in the place. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 14, 2007

one of the better retraunts in town more

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5 of 5 stars
cretefrontier   1 contribution
beecher
Dec 1, 2007

Have been going there for years--from start to finish -simply the best!!! starting with a great salad to the best meat ever to entertainment at the end. second to none!!!!! more

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Jim's Steak House Address

2307 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61704-4407
Tel: (309) 663-4142
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.