It's taken years since I left town to finally make it back here under the (not so) new ownership…read more I've heard such good things and so when we found ourselves with an open afternoon, we stopped by for dinner. The ambiance is casual with lots of fun things to examine on the walls - some historic, some new. We started with the Brussels sprouts, loaded with bacon and Gouda cheese. These were a huge hit and we cleared the entire plate. I ordered the Sheely burger with truffle fries and definitely ate beyond capacity. The Mr. ordered the ribeye special and it came out medium rare just as he likes. He ate every bite and when he saw that you could buy a round for the staff for $10, proceeded to do so. He appreciates a perfect steak. Can't wait to come back and try some other items! *NOTE: CASH ONLY*

Really dig the ambience of the old building. They say it's haunted, you be the judge, I didn't see…read moreany ghosts. With great service. There was a new server training in. They were very attentive. The drinks were good. I had the Sheeley old-fashioned, made with Bulleit Rye, a fairly standard Wisconsin style old-fashioned. My ribeye was just a little overcooked and my wife smashed burger was just a little undercooked. The food overall was pretty good. I'll definitely go back. I can't believe I've never been there after all these years.

Clean place. We went there for fish. They have haddock for $13. It is served with cole slaw and…read morechoice of baked potato or French fries. The fish is fried and pieces are good sized.

Standard country dive bar. The staff was friendly. The regulars looked at us like we had a third…read moreeye. We had cheeses curds, onion rings, and jalapeño poppers as apps for our group of 5. $5 steak sandwiches. They had goose island IPA on tap and the usual assortment of domestic lagers. Small but adequate assortment of booze. Pool table, darts, and pull tabs.

The Brewing Projekt is one of my all time favorite breweries and always a stop when we are in town…read more The space is large and family friendly. They have a rooftop and large patio available too. Always fun events held throughout the year. The staff is always friendly but the real star is the beer! They make the most unique brews and they do them well! I highly recommend the flight so you can try a few. Definitely have to come back soon to try the cocktails!

Really unique and varied beer options. And a super rooftop patio with views of the river. A true…read moreEau Claire gem. No food trucks on the day we were there but we were able to carry in a Little Caesar's pizza from right down the street.

It's an institution. A must stop every time we are in town. You can't go wrong with anything on the…read moremenu Cozy neighborhood bar vibe. Friendly service

This is a hidden gem. Delicious pizzas and they serve a homemade spicy mustard with their…read moresandwiches and cheese and crackers. The outside doesn't say much but inside it's a clean cozy bar with a simple menu that just works with great service.

Attached to the Lismore hotel by Doubletree makes this restaurant super accessible to…read moreout-of-towners. Service 5/5: we did not make a reservation, but staff did everything to accommodate us and get us seated. I really appreciate how kind they were and once we were seated, our server was attentive, making sure our drinks were always filled and that we were enjoying our meal. Ambiance 5/5: stunning environment. I highly recommend you take a peek and look at the bar because it's a bunch of little pennies and it is the coolest sight to see (I believe I heard them call it the penny bar too). I really enjoy that you could see into the kitchen while the chefs worked and how fluid they all seemed to be in their craft. Food 3/5: I was really disappointed by the food. I ordered the roasted lamb as a big fan of lamb and it was overcooked and very salty. Also, the mint gelée coupled with the root beer glacé de viande was overwhelmingly sweet. The dish was lacking a balance of acid and spice. My fiancé ordered the tater tot hot dish and I am thankful that he ordered that because we ended up sharing that the rest of the meal. Even he could not eat the Lamb and he is must less picky about flavor profiles. The hotdish was a cheesy parmesan dream with sweet corn, peas, mushrooms and I liked the textural mixture of pork and veal. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back for a meal here. I have seen that their pizzas are really popular because they are woodfired and I wish we would've checked that first, but I wanted a cozy elevated dinner and I'm still really bummed that we did not get that.

Been here before, but it's been a very long time. We were passing through the area and looking for…read morea place to eat. It happened to be a very busy weekend, and the Informalist was one of the few places that did not have a long line to get seated. Got in right away and seated for some brunch. The restaurant is spacious and well designed. It's a bit upscale, but perfectly capable of making people feel relaxed and welcome. We got greeted right away by the server and settled in with menus and waters. Our order wasn't complicated: some of the Custard Battered French Toast, a short stack of pancakes, and two eggs. I also ordered a London Fog Tea Latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, and extra foam). It didn't take long for the food to come, but the London Fog took a while longer. The French Toast was amazingly good, and the pancakes and eggs were also very good. I was half done with my meal by the time my London Fog arrived, and the server was very apologetic (saying that the coffee shop was very busy). I might have been satisfied with that, but the London Fog was just okay. While there was some extra foam, the drink itself was flat, as if they just heated up the milk and mixed it with the tea. (They need to do a better job with polishing the steamed milk so that it creates a creamy texture, especially if they ar charging $8) Overall, a good experience, and a few tweaks would have made it excellent. Would stop again if I was in the mood for the French Toast.

Jon, the owner/brewer is a well rounded brewer and has quite a variety on tap. He has his favorite…read morestyles, but I'll let you figure that out. Quirky venue in an old auto shop. Metalheads love the music. He has quite the music show in the summer. Pool, pull tabs, outdoor patio.

We had an awesome visit here as my husband did the Eau Claire Beer Crawl. Our conversation with the…read moreowner addressed everything from the beers to the eccentricities of the old auto repair shop garage that hosts the brewery. The tap list here is large and my husband enjoyed everything he tried. There are also several non-alcoholic sodas available. We left wishing that we were locals so that we could frequent the place more often!

We had an excellent 1st dinner about a month ago. Called ahead to ask to about eating on the deck…read morewith a dog. All seem great, the hostess even came out with water for all...then we sat while other got served. No acknowledgment, so we left after 30 minutes...too bad great food and ambiance

We have been coming here for 25 years and they continue to improve year after year. The service and…read morefood are top notch. The ultimate Wisconsin supper club! Try the chicken dinner that was recently put back on the menu. You won't be disappointed.

We went in with clients for a couple drinks and appetizers. The owners and staff are always so…read more warm & welcoming. We loved the atmosphere and the appetizers were delicious!! We will definitely be back!! Very neat and clean too.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Awesome service. We recommend this place! If you know you are going…read more- call ahead for a reservation. We were lucky to get a table. Definitely worth a trip to Colfax.