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.

If you love wine - they have a curated wine selection that is fantastic. If you want a great…read morecocktail - look no further, the whiskey selection is one of the best in WI. Try the Bourbon Flights - great deal for some excellent hard to find Bourbons. The food is made from scratch and is amazing. Great location and the outside patio it warm and allows for great people watching. The staff made us feel welcome, like sitting in someone's living room. Most of the bottles are available for retail purchase and available at the restaurant. This could be your everyday spot, or just for a special occasion - but highly recommended.

So amazing in downtown Eau Claire we went two nights in a row. First night got the French dip pizza…read more(wood fired oven!) which was great and then went back to get an outstanding burger made special by quality beef and three year old aged cheddar. Fabulously friendly young crew deserves special mention.

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!

Came here for dinner on girls night out and will be back!…read more We had a reservation and they were ready for our group of four when we arrived. The food is incredible - our group tried all the starters, all the entrees and both desserts and each one was delicious and did not disappoint (highly recommend the chickpea w/aoli starter and onion fritter w/persimmon entree)! Our server Jake was friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we had everything we needed (including amazing wine recommendations). It's a surprisingly cozy spot, with modern decor and atmosphere. It's centralized location offers plenty of parking and great for date night or a group. The Good Wives is one of the best restaurants in Eau Claire! Can't wait to come back for brunch!

Horrible, terrible, horrible service!!!! Would give negative…read morestars if possible Gave very unrealistic expectation of wait time. Set a table for us, but they would not let us sit down , told us the kitchen put everything on hold after we waited almost an hour. Would have been better if they'd told us the could not accommodate our party right away

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!

This place did not give me the wow factor I was expecting. The food was okay. Not like dang good…read morebut like meh The beer options were nice and the sizes were ideal bc it gives you the opportunity to sample a lot of good brews The order/payment system is annoying and a pain and the food is overpriced for what you get

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

Loved this spot! It's tough to get a good drink in eau Claire but if you want one this is it…read more Fantastic cocktails and service. When we went they had live jazz music and the band was fantastic! I would go back in a heartbeat!

Spent my first time at the lakely with my two sons, and my husband. I never leave reviews on…read moreplaces but i felt obligated to make a yelp account to comment on my experience. I believe me and my family stopped in on a thursday night, And let me say the environment was beautiful, Felt like such an enticing place to sit in. While we sat ourselves it only seemed as if there was one server for a large variety of tables, Nonetheless our server approached us very calmly and didn't seem like he was overwhelmed at all, It was the type of greeting he looked more excited to see us, then we were to be there. He introduced himself (I forgot his name but he was fantastic so shame on me.) And asked us how we were doing and what brought us out, While we chatted for what felt like 5 minutes we got into an entire conversation about our plans, and us passing through. While it felt like great service it did start to change, Both of my younger sons have learning disabilities hindering their social ability and not doing well with strangers. Now our server definetly used social ques to pick up on this and we could tell. After he took our drink orders he came back and when i tell you I have never seen my sons treated the way he treated them, I mean it. He immediately engaged with them in any sort of conversation he could get, He pointed out their matching shirts, expressing interest in pokemon, and showed them his pokemon go without them replying with much of anything. After this it was game over, It has been an incredibly long time sense i've seen my boys talk with a new person how they did, They seemed excited, They were laughing, and the nervousness they feel in these situations was clearly non existent. It felt absolutely amazing to see our server just treat them like any other kids, Like any other human, Not only did he give us a fantastic time he gave our boys a memory that they left with, Feelings that they got to leave with. So for the service, it was amazing, there isn't another word to address it. Now what could've been better? The music was loud, We were unknowing that music would play so that's on us, But it was good if that's your type of space. The food was high quality, again just nothing for us as to be fair we are picky eaters, However presentation was great, And didn't break the bank for a quick bite. However keep in mind it isn't a "Quick bite" The food took longer then expected to come out, Which makes sense as it was noted to us that it is a small kitchen, again not their fault, just not what we have in mind. Overall our experience was a 10/10 For the service, While if it wasn't for that it was a 6/10, Just because it wasn't necessarily our "Vibe". I don't do reviews and probably never will again, But I hoped that people would read this in its entirety to see that this place is worth your time. Oh, And P.S. The cocktails are worth the trip alone.

Happy vibes and truly mouth watering food. Special thanks to Cameron whose stellar attention and…read morepersonal recommendations made our first visit a great memory. Many of the all time classic board, table and arcade games all add in to make you feel glad to stick around and truly welcome. In our house we haven't stopped talking about the tenderness of the Philly cheesesteak for days now. Molasses bbq and even the cauliflower poppers were all honestly incredible too. Easily my new favorite local place to eat.

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.

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.