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    Char Grillhouse

    3.7 (24 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lobster Mac
    Donavan R.

    Granted this was for a one night only restaurant flip so I have to go back for their normal menu but this was the best meal I've had in Wausau after living here over a decade! Makes me want a red lobster even more! Despite being a hotel it doesn't feel like it, it's modern, upscale, but casual at the same time. The staff was amazing and attentive! I can't wait to go back for more Flips and to try CHAR's regular menu!

    Dinner Menu
    Jamison E.

    I was looking for a good meal and decided to try Char. Located just off the Jefferson Street Inn, I sat at the bar and it was apparent that they were understaffed, as it took a while to order a drink and my meal. Everyone was friendly, just trying to do too much. When the food arrived it looked great, well-plated and appetizing. I ordered the short ribs which were very flavorful and cut like butter. The portion was generous and the delicious short rib was surrounded with plenty of perfectly cooked vegetables. I was very happy as I finished everything and cleaned my plate. When I come back it'll be hard to order anything else but I look forward to trying some other entrees.

    Crab cake
    Claire L.

    Came here last year when it was City Grill. I liked the modern updates throughout and the local artwork on the walls. We dined here after the Nutcrackers show in a group and sat in the semi private room in the back. Ambiance- modern, intimate and romantic! Definitely a date night spot and for a fancy dinner. Loved all the luminous Christmas decorations at holiday time. Lots of photo ops white you wait for a table :) Food- a bit pricey ($20-40 for main entrees) and menu features a good selection but a lot of them are on the heavy side (pork chop and risotto). I ended up choosing the crab cake appetizer as my entree which worked out great! You can taste the real crab meat vs. the imitation meat. Wish they brought some warm bread to the table as before under the previous ownership, which I feel like it's expected at fine dining establishments. The rest of the family ordered a burger and chicken Caesar salad. Nothing to write home about. Service- very attentive and friendly! Just wished our food came out faster since it just opened for dinner at 4. Verdict- this is a decent option if you're in the downtown area especially on a Sunday when there's just a few places open for dinner. Personally I would choose a different restaurant for the price point.

    The pork chop was flavorful, beautiful, and served with lots of unique ingredients.
    Max M.

    I was happy to see a new restaurant come into this space. Upon my first impressions the interior is modern, classy and has some intimate spaces which would make it perfect for both a date night or larger dinner. We visited with a group of six on a Wednesday evening and didn't have any trouble being seated. To start out dinner we all got some specialty cocktails which were mixed well and delivered quickly. There were several options and something for most people. There is a fully staffed bar which carries a wide variety of drinks. For food, there were several great looking appetizer options and we went with the bruschetta, which was flavorful and delicious. I went with a chicken dish as my main and I have to say, I am a bit of an experimental eater but there were some very unique squashes and other delicious items I've never encountered before which makes this dinner really stand out. The flavor was excellent and I really enjoyed the entire plate. I will definitely be ordering this the next time I stop in. Others at our table got the pork chop, and it was likely the largest pork chop I have ever seen in a restaurant. From what I heard it was well prepared and flavorful. I am really happy that such a nice restaurant is available downtown. I will certainly return for a great dinner in the near future.

    Highlights are the attentive staff and perfectly cooked steak. Salad was very refreshing and would be ordered again. I wish they had a wine list representative of caliber of restaurant they are trying to portray. Wine that can be easily had at the local Festival grocery store should not fill the entire selection here. Please put a little effort forth. Annoying is the commercials on the Sirius music playing in the dining room. Can you spring for the noncommercial subscription?

    Braised short ribs
    Rebecca V.

    Food was delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. Best French onion soup I've ever had. My braised short ribs were very good and my husband's lobster risotto was divine, according to him. The pomegranate martini hit the spot. It was a very enjoyable meal and we would definitely return.

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    Super friendly staff, great service, and good food. here for weekend event with friends- had a fantastic time

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    What a great place and location. The food and drinks weee outstanding. We visit every year at Christmas time or when we can make it to town.

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    Server was good and bartender was very good. Food was good. Very attentive to our group

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    4.2(255 reviews)
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    Great service this time around after the menu refresh! Our server was very friendly and prompt…read moredespite having a large table upstairs. The charcuterie board was an excellent choice for a light meal while the kids eat their dinner early. The lemon dessert was light and delicate with a good balance of sweet and tart from the berries. Good beer from the Saw Mill as usual. Love dim lighting which creates a causal and relaxing ambiance.

    The service is absolutely horrific! I give honest reviews, and I need to say that the hostess or…read morethe manager was truly a very awful person. We sat and waited for more than 40 minutes after our so called reservation. We were never asked if we wanted to sit upstairs or downstairs, but he was going to put us at a high top with two babies. That makes no sense at all! My neighbors were even there and asked for a downstairs table as they were elderly and couldn't get up the high stairs. They had to wait for almost an hour to get it. Unfortunately, we didn't even get to try the food, because the wait took so long. When I mentioned this to the manager, he literally yelled at us on our way out in front of everyone. What a wonderful memory of this place. He was a JERK. The place is adorable, but I would highly suggest to make sure you ask your customers if they want to sit upstairs or downstairs and their preferences before you decide to book a large group. Along with that, if you have people waiting for so long, at least offer them a water or something while they wait. I also heard from my Neighbors that their French toast was hard., the wait was long, and everything was overpriced for what you got. I would not suggest going here if you're looking to spend a half a day just waiting for just ok food.

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