Reality Bites Menu
Welcome to Reality Bites, a trendy tapas bar nestled in the heart of Bloomington, IL. This vibrant spot offers a unique blend of New American cuisine, highlighted by an impressive menu that caters to various palates with vegan and vegetarian options.
Start your culinary adventure with cold bites like Caprese skewers or the exquisite Salmon Salad. For something warm, try the Santa Fe Eggrolls—perfect for sharing! The ambiance buzzes with energy, making it ideal for group dinners or casual dates, enhanced by dog-friendly outdoor seating and a full bar.
Guests rave about the friendly service and welcoming atmosphere, further complemented by thoughtful dishes like the seared ahi tuna and a remarkable drink menu. Whether you're stopping by for takeout or a night out, Reality Bites promises a delightful experience with every visit. Don’t miss it!
Cold Bites
Caprese Skewers
Skewers with fresh mozzarella and tomato, drizzled with balsamic reduction, served on a bed of baby spinach
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
Hummus
with grilled pita crisps & fresh vegetables
Mozzarella Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil and garlic on french bread
Spicy Tuna Tartar
Sashimi grade tuna with spicy aioli and homemade guacamole
Seared Ahi Tuna
sashimi grade ahi with cucumber jalapeno salad, sesame oil, ponzu dipping, & wasabi
Santa Fe Eggrolls
Hearty blend of chicken, cheese, and vegetables in crispy flour tortillas. Served with our spicy chipotle aioli sauce
Edamame
Organic steamed and salted asian soybeans
Goat Cheese Balls
Topped with honey and cayenne pepper
Tiger Shrimp
Sautéed and topped with feta-tomato cheese and white wine butter sauce
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!
Breaded Scallops
Lightly breaded scallops tossed in chipotle aioli, topped with shredded parmesan, over fresh greens
Jalapeno and Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms with a cream cheese, shredded cheddar, jalapeno, and bacon stuffing
Baked Brie
Served with raspberry sauce, grapes, apples, and toasted crostini
Spinach And Artichoke Dip
topped with melted parmesan, served with baked crostini
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Spicy buffalo dip with fresh shredded white meat chicken, accompanied by pita bread
Mussels Pomodoro
Sautéed with tomatoes and shallots in a white wine garlic sauce
Bacon Wrapped Dates
A perfect combination of dates & bacon topped with a spicy maple syrup served with honey orange vinaigrette and field greens
Scallop Risotto Cakes
Two risotto cakes topped with crab meat and seared sea scallops served on a bed of hollandaise sauce
Kalbi Korean Beef Short Ribs
Marinated in our soy sauce based house recipe, served with a side of seaweed cucumber salad
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
Warm Bites
More Than A Bite
Pork Tacos
Braised pork topped with guacamole, queso fresco and hot sriracha sauce
Fish Tacos
White fish, pico de gallo, guacamole and fresco
Pork Strip Steak
White Marble Farms Pork loin strip topped with our homemade leek and grain mustard sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
Chicken Bruschetta
Parmesan encrusted chicken breast topped with fresh bruschetta and alfredo over farfalle
Chicken Skewers
Marinated chicken, with aji ararillo, grilled peppers & garlic potatoes
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
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
Bites Burger
An 8 oz. lettuce and onions, with a side of seasoned home made potato chips
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
Pan Seared Salmon
Topped with hollandaise sauce, capers, and dill, served with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus
Crab Mac & Cheese
Pasta shells in a creamy gouda cheese sauce, fresh crab meat, sundried tomato, and panko parmesan crust
Shrimp Risotto
Creamy arborrio rice with shrimp, roasted peppers and baby spinach
Scallop Risotto
Seared jumbo scallops sautéed with shitake mushrooms, spinach, saffron and arborrio rice
Sauteed Mushrooms
Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Spinach
Featured Vegetable
Ask your server about our daily featured vegetable
Sweet Potato Fries
Savory Sides
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
Caesar
Crisp lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese and garlic croutons
Greek
Cucumbers, feta, tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives tossed in a greek dressing
Korean Lettuce Wraps
Spicy korean bbq pork topped with rice and asian slaw and kim chi. An authentic reality bites recipe, a must try!
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
Goat Cheese Salad
Fresh greens tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette, topped with fried panko crusted goat cheese, avocado, pear, and candied pecans
