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
1612 Google Reviews
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!
This was our first time at Shantytown and we loved it. We both went no frills burger and I added bacon. We both agree it was one of the better burgers we’ve had in a long time. The staff is friendly and efficient and the atmosphere is awesome. Combine all that with the fair prices and you get one of the better values in the area. If you haven’t been here, do yourself a favor and stop in soon!
Great shanty burger and tater tots. I was asked how I wanted the burger and ordered it medium rare. Like many who order their burgers this way I’m accustomed to ending up with a medium well and just accept it. I actually heard one of the chefs comment that a burger was too done for medium rare and that it needed to be remade. I confirmed it was mine and enjoyed an excellent medium rare. In my many years of burger eating this may have happened in kitchens before without me realizing it but I am extremely appreciative in this case. Thank you! 🍔♥️
If your in Bloomington Minn make sure you stop at
Shantytown Grill for lunch i had a awesome bacon lettuce and tomato with chicken sandwich
Shantytown Grill for lunch i had a awesome bacon lettuce and tomato with chicken sandwich
Nice little hole in the wall spot- reminds me of a place catering to regulars. Standard menu, prepared and served with little flare, but very suitable to the establishment. My tuna melt could have been warmer, I loved the tots on the side.
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.
