NOCO - Bloomington

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and were impressed with the amazing selection of wines. The only downside was that it could be a bit noisy at times. read more We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and were impressed with the amazing selection of wines. The only downside was that it could be a bit noisy at times.

The owner, Matt Pikar, operates wonderful restaurants. I consider him a friend and visit his place regularly. The Afghani menu is excellent. read more The owner, Matt Pikar, operates wonderful restaurants. I consider him a friend and visit his place regularly. The Afghani menu is excellent.

The service we received was excellent. Our server was pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. While the menu seemed promising, the food itself was lackluster. Th... read more The service we received was excellent. Our server was pleasant, friendly, and accommodating. While the menu seemed promising, the food itself was lackluster. The portions were small and not worth the high prices. Despite our anticipation to try this restaurant, we left feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed.

Great seafood and service. Expect to wait but worth it. Don't know if brunch reservations were necessary, but one would think a reserved table would rate better... read more Great seafood and service. Expect to wait but worth it. Don't know if brunch reservations were necessary, but one would think a reserved table would rate better than next to the hostess station...

Our food was fantastic, and the restaurant was calm and peaceful when we arrived at 6 PM. However, it became crowded and quite noisy by the time we left two hou... read more Our food was fantastic, and the restaurant was calm and peaceful when we arrived at 6 PM. However, it became crowded and quite noisy by the time we left two hours later. Our server was friendly, but could benefit from a bit more training and experience. We will definitely be returning.