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.

Always great food and great service with an amazing view! And if you're unsure what to try, you can…read morego wrong with the bacon jam burger

Great location. Outside deck was closed because of bees. Burger and fish sandwiches were tastyread more

TLDR: creative cocktail and good menu with a Wisconsin twist…read more I brought my group of 8 family and friends here and everyone loved what they ordered! The menu features a lot of local Wisconsin produce and Wisconsin favorites with a twist, like Baked Cheese Curds (the tomato jam is SO GOOD) and Portobello Poppers with a wild rice and cheddar filling (it was so tasty I couldn't believe it was vegetarian!). Everyone really liked the Chicken Fried Rabbit (obviously, not our veg friend lol). The buttermilk-brined rabbit leg was so juicy and tender. The red cabbage slaw on the side was a perfect pairing. The Candied Pork Belly just melted in my mouth, no joke! And I love that it was seasoned with hoisin sauce and came with some baba ghanoush, which you'd think wouldn't go together--but it so does. For my main, I had the Grilled Ribeye and my bf had the Roasted Lamb. Both were cooked to perfection (medium rare) and both were phenomenal! The chimichurri on the side had some sweet kick to it but the steak didn't even need it bc it was plenty flavorful and tasty. The lamb was so tender and the mint gelee was *chef's kiss*. The Great Lakes Walleye was served on a nice tomato confit brodo and my bf's parents absolutely loved how imaginative it was. We all thought it'd just come out with a side of potatoes or something but the presentation blew us away AND they said it was very lovely. The kids loved their How 'Bout Them Apples pizza, which wouldn't have been my first choice (apples on pizza?!) but it did look tasty! For drinks, I ordered the Seamus (which is basically an old fashioned with Irish whiskey) and my partner ordered the Watermelon Mojito. I couldn't believe he liked the Seamus bc he usually hates old fashioneds but tbf it was a very well balanced cocktail! His Watermelon Mojito was refreshing and yummy (but a little too sweet for me). My bf and our friend both loved it tho! We'll definitely be back again the next time we pass thru Eau Claire!!

Huge thanks to the staff at The Informalist for accommodating a large group with short notice a few…read moreweeks back during our visit to Eau Claire. I think we had approximately 20 people and a couple joined last minute. I know this is not ideal for servers, but it worked out well and again, we so appreciate it! The Informalist was super convenient since many of us were staying at the Lismore Hotel. Since this restaurant is located in the lobby, it was just super easy and the menu has something for everyone. We ordered from both the pizza and regular dinner menu and many of us shared a bit of everything! The truffle fries may have been the biggest hit of all, so don't miss out on those! Pizza is fabulous too. We saw elote fries, a burger, caesar salad, steak and so many other things at our table. My favorite pizza was the Yellow Jacket, which includes red sauce, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, and spicy honey. My least favorite item was the salmon crudo, but the salmon entree was not bad. Ambiance is hip and trendy and feels a bit fancy, but we were all dressed casually. Interesting due to the name of the restaurant, but it works! If back in the area, I'd absolutely return. Enjoy!

What a pleasant surprise at the day Claire airport. This is a high quality restaurant located…read moreoutside the tsa checkpoint. I had wings, carrots, celery and blue cheese with a Diet Coke. Yes that's pretty run of the mill it I have to give their wings two large thumbs up. Great size, well cooked and perfectly sauced. I'd eat here regularly if I was from Eau Claire and not just flying through.

Arrived around 4:30 pm on a Friday, and were placed on a waiting list which made us think this…read moreplace must be sublime. When we were seated, it was not in the restaurant but a conference room area next door. No decor, a few round tables and a table with what looked like warming domes and condiments. For beverages, we ordered a Bloody Mary and a strawberry lemonade. When the drinks came, we wondered which one was which. The bloody was weirdly pale, tasted very lemony and could have used more pickle juice and Worcestershire sauce. The menu at Hangar 54 is pedestrian; nothing is unique or something you can't get at every other restaurant in town. I selected the two piece fish fry and my hubby got the chicken alfredo. One of my pieces of fish was extremely overcooked, so dry that no amount of tartar sauce and lemon juice could save it. The chicken alfredo had good flavor and the pasta was cooked right, but again, the chicken was overcooked. Service was not the greatest, but they were busy so I can't ding them too much for that. All in all, would we go back? No.

This is our first time here. We (wife and I) ordered: Leinenkugal Orange Shandy, Choc oatmeal…read morestout: wedge salad, lobster bisque, 14oz ribeye , and truffle fries. We shared the steak. The food was OUTSTANDING and was more than enough. Hands down, this meal was superb. The steak was order medium rare and it did not disappoint. The service was great and the ambiance was exactly what you would expect for a first time date. This was our 34 year date. I would have taken pictures, but we ate too fast. When we return, I will eat here again.

First time here. We were up from Milwaukee for a family birthday. Normally, we would go to a…read moresteakhouse in Eau Claire, but with a recent move to Chippewa Falls, we wanted to try something closer. The Chophouse had good reviews, so we gave it a try. (Spoiler -- it was a delightful meal!) The Wissota Chophouse is inside the Cobblestone Hotel. It has a separate entrance that leads right into the dining room. It's not a very big space, but the table arrangements are comfortable, with different-sized tables to accommodate larger groups. We had a 7:00 reservation and were seated right away. Menus and waters came quickly, and our server checked in with us immediately. In addition to taking our drink order (Huckleberry Old Fashioned for me), our server did a nice job of explaining the menu items. He was also candid about the dishes he didn't think were the "best" choices. I really appreciate it when a server feels connected to the customers and confident enough in their own palate to share honest opinions. We ordered the calamari appetizer. Our server wasn't crazy about that choice, but we went ahead anyway. It was "okay." It's sautéed rather than fried, so you have to set your expectations accordingly. It was hot, flavorful, and a good portion. However, like a lot of sautéed calamari, the rings were overly chewy :( They also provide a complimentary bread service (French?), which was fresh and warm, served with butter and a couple of different salts. That was unique and very good. Our entrées included Ribeye, Chicken Ballotine, Carbonara, and Sea Bass (for me). These items are à la carte, so we also ordered sides of Brussels Sprouts and Mac & Cheese. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything was served at the right temperature. The Ribeye was excellent, and big enough to share. The Chicken Ballotine was tender and flavorful. My Sea Bass was amazing, though the portion was a bit small. Both sides were very good, especially the Brussels Sprouts, which had just the right amount of crisp. We saved room for dessert and shared two -- the Chocolate Cake and the Raspberry Tiramisu. Both were excellent. Overall, the evening was a big success. I really appreciated our server's help and attention throughout the night (thanks, Bruce). The food was wonderful (with one exception). The atmosphere was upscale but casual. It's not a cheap dinner, but for what you get, I feel it's a good value. Overall, a memorable evening -- I'd gladly return.

Best time ever!!! We wandered into this place on a whim and could not have been happier with our…read morechoice. The staff was so nice, the other patrons were so much fun, and the drinks were flowing (& reasonable). Jen was out bartender and was just great. The owner was there, too and made me an awesome drink called a Salted Nut Roll. It was so yummy. The nice lady next to me at the bar taught me and my date how to play some dice game, which kept resulting in more drinks. This place is great!!! I highly recommend you try it out. They also have live music, pool tables, and food (didn't have many, but we saw delivery drivers. Coming in and out, picking up deliveries

Food is basic. They're just serving "stuff" to make money - which btw, prices are crazy, not only…read morefor the food but for drinks. I literally witnessed the bartender (I think he's the owner - has a beard, wears a dark hat) pass drugs (the thing in his hand was a little plastic baggy) to two different patrons at separate times/dates. THEN, just to test my theory that these people are either crooks or drug dealers, I had a friend of mine (girl), go in to buy a hard liquor mixed drink, after I previously bought one that night. The bartender (same bearded-guy) charged me $7 for one mixed drink, then later proceeded to charge my friend $4 for thee.EXACT.SAME.DRINK. Something's going on there, there's apartments upstairs and some SHADY people come and go from there...

Great food. Enjoyed the experience. Hit them up if you get the chance. I love these spots that…read moreare not the norm.

Awesome experience! Fresh, delicious burger that packed a 1,2 punch. Prices were reasonable for the…read moreamount of food. Valley sauce was good but did get a bit too overpowering as we took more bites. Ultimately did have to ask for ketchup to get through the fries as the sauce was a bit too much.

The burgers we had were incredible! The sauces they bring out were a nice touch. It's a really cute…read morelittle local bar with friendly staff, we will definitely stop again when we are back for music festivals.

It was slow on a Tuesday night. The kitchen was closed, so I had a beer and left. I heard the…read morechicken is great, not sure I'll get a chance to try it.