Reality Bites Menu – Bloomington, IL

Type : Restaurant

Location : Bloomington, IL

Sophisticated tapas spot with global small plates & a full bar offering specialty martinis. Based on 399 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Reality Bites 61701

Address:
414 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701

Phone:

Website: http://www.realitybitesblm.com/

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10:30 PM

Menu

Cold Bites
Caprese Skewers
Skewers with fresh mozzarella and tomato, drizzled with balsamic reduction, served on a bed of baby spinach
$9.00
Salmon Salad
Pan seared salmon on a bed of fresh greens tossed in a creamy lemon dill dressing, topped with smoked gouda cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds
$14.00
Hummus
with grilled pita crisps & fresh vegetables
$9.00
Mozzarella Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil and garlic on french bread
$9.00
Spicy Tuna Tartar
Sashimi grade tuna with spicy aioli and homemade guacamole
$11.00
Seared Ahi Tuna
sashimi grade ahi with cucumber jalapeno salad, sesame oil, ponzu dipping, & wasabi
$12.00
Warm Bites
Santa Fe Eggrolls
Hearty blend of chicken, cheese, and vegetables in crispy flour tortillas. Served with our spicy chipotle aioli sauce
$10.00
Edamame
Organic steamed and salted asian soybeans
$6.00
Goat Cheese Balls
Topped with honey and cayenne pepper
$8.00
Tiger Shrimp
Sautéed and topped with feta-tomato cheese and white wine butter sauce
$10.00
Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skewers
Fresh shrimp wrapped in jalapeno bacon and fried to crispy perfection. Served on a bed of wild rice with lemon wedge and finished with a balsamic glaze. Have a cocktail ready to chase this one!
$12.00
Breaded Scallops
Lightly breaded scallops tossed in chipotle aioli, topped with shredded parmesan, over fresh greens
$12.00
Jalapeno And Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms with a cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeno, and bacon stuffing
$11.00
Baked Brie
Served with raspberry sauce, grapes, apples, and toasted crostini
$9.00
Spinach And Artichoke Dip
topped with melted parmesan, served with baked crostini
$9.00
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Spicy buffalo dip with fresh shredded white meat chicken, accompanied by pita bread
$10.00
Mussels Pomodoro
Sautéed with tomatoes and shallots in a white wine garlic sauce
$11.00
Bacon Wrapped Dates
A perfect combination of dates & bacon topped with a spicy maple syrup served with honey orange vinaigrette and field greens
$7.00
Scallop Risotto Cakes
Two risotto cakes topped with crab meat and seared sea scallops served on a bed of hollandaise sauce
$13.00
Kalbi Korean Beef Short Ribs
Marinated in our soy sauce based house recipe, served with a side of seaweed cucumber salad
$13.00
Pork Belly Flatbread
Slow cooked cinnamon chipotle rubbed White Marble Farms pork belly on our naan flatbread with a sriracha bourbon sauce, topped with shredded mozzarella and dices red onion
$14.00
More Than A Bite
Pork Tacos
Braised pork topped with guacamole, queso fresco and hot sriracha sauce
$12.00
Fish Tacos
White fish, pico de gallo, guacamole and fresco
$12.00
Pork Strip Steak
White Marble Farms Pork loin strip topped with our homemade leek and grain mustard sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
$19.00
Chicken Bruschetta
Parmesan encrusted chicken breast topped with fresh bruschetta and alfredo over farfalle
$18.00
Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken, with aji ararillo, grilled peppers & garlic potatoes
$12.00
Steak Kabobs
Fresh filet meat skewered with red and green peppers, portable mushroom wedges, and onion slicese. Served with whipped potatoes and chipotle horseradish sauce
$21.00
Reality Steak
Center cut 8 oz. filet mignon grilled to perfection topped with caramelized onions, smoked moody blue cheese in a balsamic reduction, served with fingerling potatoes
$28.00
Bites Burger
An 8 oz. lettuce and onions, with a side of seasoned home made potato chips
$11.00
Shrimp And Andouille Gnocchi
Gnocchi tossed with andouille sausage, portabella mushrooms, spinach, diced tomato, and pan seared tiger shrimp in white wine garlic butter sauce
$22.00
Pan Seared Salmon
Topped with hollandaise sauce, capers, and dill, served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
$21.00
Crab Mac & Cheese
Pasta shells in a creamy gouda cheese sauce, fresh crab meat, sundried tomato, and panko parmesan crust
$21.00
Shrimp Risotto
Creamy arborrio rice with shrimp, roasted peppers and baby spinach
$18.00
Scallop Risotto
Seared jumbo scallops sautéed with shitake mushrooms, spinach, saffron and arborrio rice
$24.00
Savory Sides
Sauteed Mushrooms $4.00
Mashed Potatoes $4.00
Sauteed Spinach $5.00
Featured Vegetable
Ask your server about our daily featured vegetable
$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries $4.00
Rabbit Food
Emma Ann’s Salad
Made with dried cranberries, slivered red onions, roasted fuji apples, candied walnuts and topped with fresh crumbled goat cheese
$10.00
Greek
Cucumbers, feta, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives tossed in a greek dressing
$8.00
Korean Lettuce Wraps
Spicy korean bbq pork topped with rice and asian slaw and kim chi. An authentic reality bites recipe, a must try!
$10.00
Cobb Salad
Fresh greens topped with chicken, egg, diced tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, green onion, and applewood bacon, with our bleu cheese vinaigrette dressing
$12.00
Goat Cheese Salad
Fresh greens tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette, topped with fried panko crusted goat cheese, avocado, pear, and candied pecans
$13.00

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Reviews

Liv Durica
Went here for lunch and was amazed by everything! We ordered the seared tuna, funks grove burger, the western wagon burger, sweet potato fries, and the goat cheese ball salad. Could not stop raving about how good the food was while I was eating it and I honestly think those were the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had. I would 100% recommend the goat cheese ball salad. Our waitress was also really funny and super nice.

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Samantha Hansen
My boyfriend and I decided to try some place new for dinner and landed on Reality Bites. The owner greeted us right away. They were busy, so we sat at the bar while we waited for a table. It was worth the wait for sure! We ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp and bacon wrapped dates for appetizers. I’m still thinking about how good both of those were. My boyfriend ordered the New York Strip and I ordered “the Funks Grove Burger”. I can’t say enough good things about the food and environment there. We were raving to our family and friends about it!

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Ja Nelle Pleasure
I ordered the Mac and cheese egg rolls and they were cold in the middle. When I explained that they were cold the waitress took it back and it was apparently microwaved because it was no longer crispy and it was super hot. I took a bite and there really wasn’t much flavor. I was pretty disappointed seeing as this place came recommended. I did order a jicama salad with the egg rolls and the salad was actually really tasty.

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Susan Jones
Amazing experience! Both the food and service will have us coming back!

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Brian J
4/8/22

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Kathleen
When a $12 burger becomes $18 because you add the basics of lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and bacon – basically a bacon cheeseburger – I feel taken advantage of. The waitress didn’t know if the chips, fries or sweet potato fries were gluten free, so I was charged another$2 to sub a side salad. If you have to eat gluten free and you don’t want to pay $20 for a burger (no bun), you probably need to choose from the “rabbit food” section of the menu here.

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Jennifer Dockins
The staff and service were great. The Mac and Cheese egg rolls were good, but the chicken sandwich and Impossible burger were underseasoned and bland, despite the toppings. It’s a really cute place, but the food was underwhelming.

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Mark Sexton
Goat cheese balls for appetizer

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Aaron Wellman
Could’ve stopped with the incredible appetizers, Korean ribs and spring rolls but also had the grouper and it was just as good. Finished with delicious dessert. Tuxedo bomb is enough for two but also had blueberry cheesecake. Our new favorite place in Bloomington. Service was top notch as well. Absolutely no complaints about Reality Bites

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Jean Claude Angri
My bartender Josh was extremely formidable. He made great Mai Tai cocktail for me. Gracious and wholesome place to bring the children and grandparents. Thanks for hosting my bible study tonight!

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