What a find! Stopped by for coffee and a snack after walking the River Prairie trails. The place is…read moregorgeous: stunning bar, comfy seating, lots of glass and light, high celling, beautiful light fixtures - kind of a modern European feel. We were greeted warmly and then seated ourselves. Our server, David, was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. We had espresso, chai, and shared the non-cheese charcuterie board. The board was accompanied by a warm crusty loaf of thickly sliced bread (GF available) that I used to make the most delicious little prosciutto sandwiches. Another memorable treat was the positively addictive rosemary walnuts. We decided to split dessert and chose a slice of the flourless chocolate cake. The cake was accented by some raspberries that leant a perfect pop of brightness to the rich, Belgian chocolate cake. This was simple food done perfectly and we loved it. So much so that I brought my husband and daughter back later that afternoon for the cheese charcuterie board, sandwiches and drinks. Same great service and delicious, fresh food. We plan to watch the Packers pre- season game there this weekend - rationalizing we will save money by not having to pay for YouTube TV lol. This warm, sophisticated, and charming place is a gem.

The Eau Claire area has three or four spots that are really good for cocktails, you know the fancy…read morestuff that you're not gonna find on a regular drink menu at most bars. These are not mixed drinks. These are truly crafted cocktails. We have an excellent selection of liquors. Beers on tap. Wine. Appetizers and sandwiches. they have an outdoor seating area and rooftop seating for the summertime. Great service. Beautiful decor. The only downside is it's very loud in there. The acoustics are terrible. Could definitely use some sound absorbing tiles on the ceiling. It's right next to the amphitheater at River Prairie Park. Parking can be tight when there's a concert. It's also a little spender than your average place in the area. I think it's worth it for the experience and unique cocktails.

This restaurant is definitely a 5 star restaurant in terms of food, quality, service, and decor. I…read morewould recommend it to everyone.

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!

Stopped in for a quick bite, and so happy we did. Live music outside right by the river, plenty of…read moreseating inside w AC to cool off if needed. Burger was fantastic!!

River Jams was great! We were in Chippewa for the day on a Friday and I'd seen good reviews online…read moreabout their first fry. It lived up to the hype! I thought the fish fry was amazing and drinks were very well priced, the vibes of the restaurant were great, overlooking the river. Our service was great as well, super friendly. I can't wait to go back and try the regular menu too!

We had reservations for brunch. Waited 10+ minutes for a table when we arrived at our reserved…read moretime, and proceeded to then wait *50 minutes* for our food after ordering (fairly simple breakfast items). This was while multiple other parties who arrived after us were served their food, ate, paid and left. It was quite obvious they forgot to submit the order or the kitchen lost the ticket. These things happen and I would never fault someone for an accident when they acknowledge and apologize. But they acted like nothing was wrong when I asked (after 35 minutes of waiting), and I was also quite surprised that they didn't offer any discount or food while we waited. The food was good, but definitely not worth the wait or the $65+ bill for 4 people just ordering breakfast and nothing else. Sadly may be our first and last time here, even though we had heard great things about it.

We went on a Sunday morning. I was surprised they don't open until 9 for breakfast. We made a…read morereservation for 915 and got in right away. The place filled up quickly. By the time we left there were a lot of people waiting for a table. The hostess and waitstaff were very friendly. Water glasses and coffee were kept full. The coffee was a little watery. I had the ham and cheddar omelette. I didn't want the hash browns so they substitute a salad instead. The salad was good. The omelette was very different. The eggs were extremely soft. It had sliced ham which was a little hard to cut through and the cheddar cheese was very sharp. The sourdough bread was good. My husband had the biscuits and gravy which he said wasn't very hot. My daughter in law said the hash browns were very good.

The backyard BBQ bloody is amazing! I wasn't expecting the flavor it had. I didn't get a photo…read morebecause I couldn't put it down. Imagine a glass filled with the red stuff and some dreamy BBQ whiskey with a minor garnish of pickle/olive for $7. Yes please! I think I'll try it smoked next time.

My mom and I had so much fun at their New Year's party last night. They made it so enjoyable for us…read moreand we all celebrated together. The owner bought cute hats and decorated the place in a beautiful way. My favorite were the lights in the background. The lighting was just right, not too bright, and not too dark. The drinks were REALLY well made and delicious, you can tell the bartender knows what she is doing! We will for sure be back for round 2! Oh yeah, we all did karaoke and danced, but I did not want to break the mic so I just listened! Lot's of hidden talent in Eau Claire!

Great place downtown Eau Claire! Indoor and outdoor seating both very nice - outdoor seating…read moresometimes has live music and there are outdoor fire pits! 72 beers on tap and it includes seltzers and wines! You get a card to take to self pour and use it per ounce. Appetizers we had - onion rings & cheese curd flight and were great! Margarita flatbread was also so good! Definitely will be back!

Guess I didn't read the description before I came out to this place because I was very surprised…read morewhen I entered and the host wanted our credit card instead of seating us at a table first. You get a beer card which is linked to the credit card you provided upon check in and then you go to the wide range of taps on the wall and fill up your glass. There's a little variety in the sizes and types of glassware to choose from. You are charged by oz, and the price is clearly displayed on the signage. I thought it was going to cost us much more to do it this way instead of sitting down and ordering a drink but we think it actually ended up being cheaper to drink this way. We decided to take a seat outside on the patio. It's a large area with games and plenty of different types of seating. You order through the QR code on the menu and your food gets delivered to your table. It came out fairly quick and we were hungry so we ordered way too much food. We tried the Mediterranean Chicken Flatbread which was really good and I highly recommend just getting that! Had the Mediterranean Salad. A nice sized portion and very fresh. Tried the 12 pc boneless wings. I don't normally like boneless wings but that is all they had. So we tried them. Not impressed. Very thick breading, no outstanding flavor. These felt like bar food, which is okay. It is a bar but in comparison to our delicious flatbread I was disappointed. Lastly we tried the Garlic Parmesan Cheese Curds. These were unlike any cheese curd I've had before. They were huge squares which felt like hunks of bread. I though they were too big and too cheesy for my tastebuds. It was a nice place to stop in while we were traveling through and a great day to sit out on the patio.

I really like Scooter's and I'm thankful that they are here in Eau Claire…read more I've had the honor of seeing a drag show here and it was phenomenal. All of the gals were on point, fierce and majorly talented. (Seriously, teach me your make-up skills!) The bartenders are always super kind, and during karaoke nights, I enjoy seeing the bartenders take part in singing along with the other patrons. I've never had a bad night here, there seldom seems to be any sort of arguments or unhappiness, everyone is just out to have a good time. The smoking area in the back is nice and open and the interior of the bar has a lot of room. Scooter's is a fantastic place and I hope they stay open for a long time!

Visiting. Great drinks and atmosphere but the DJ really knows how to clear the dance floor.read more

only giving a two star because food and drinks were great. HOWEVER, I've never felt the need to go…read moreout of my way write about service but one of my friends was accused Of using illegal substances and kicked out. We were all very confused because that never happened. Needless to say we will not be coming back.

We were seated at a super cozy table in corner next to fireplace. Great atmosphere, hostess was…read morevery friendly, and service was very good. Drinks were great as well. BUT Food is very overpriced! Appetizers are very MEH! main course, $32 for a hanger steak and potatoes. You don't get an actual streak! You get 4-5 thin slices of meat on a MOUNTAIN of potatoes. Absolute rip off that will leave you hungry unless you feel like stuffing yourself with 30 mini potatoes. Dessert was lava cake and carrot cake. Both are not worth it. Carrot cake was overly sweet and exploding with nuts. Lava cake portion is very small and served in this enormous bathtub like trough that make ls it hard to share. Also not worth the 20-25 minutes it takes to get. I would return here though because of the good drinks, service and atmosphere. I would just get a burger next time and hope that it's decent.

Atmosphere was cool and retro. Server was nice and attentive. The food was not great. Got the smash…read moreburger and it was alright. Not super flavorful but decent. The nachos were awful. 1/2 was inedible due to too much seasoning. Not like being picky too much seasoning. It was cap fell off the seasoning salt too much. I'm including pictures. It was disappointing.

One of the only places open before 4:00 near the Lismore. Great table service from the bartender…read moreand nice happy hour and special options for both food and drinks. I had wings and a couple tall boys- just what I needed.

Decent dive bar. Multiple TVs, but there is not sports…read moreaudio if the Jukebox is playing. Nice selection of spirits. Huge cooler full of popular cans and bottles, including a couple of local options. Frozen pizza is it for chow. But you can bring in something to eat. Pool. Jukebox. Pull tabs. Off street parking.

I'd like to know if the other review is commenting on the correct place. The elbow room I went to…read moreisn't anything like that person described. Granted, I went there on a Saturday night around 9pm. But it was a typical Wisconsin towny bar where EVERYONE was wasted! I believe the local drunk was there and no one was bothered by him because they all knew him. I liked the place. It was a typical dive bar. Apparently, we missed the server and it's hard for me to believe they served food outside of the frozen pizza. There is no Burger King in site.