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.

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!

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.

The novelty of pouring your own beer from the many taps available is fun! The outside patio is nice…read moreand relaxing. There was a band playing the night we were there. There's not a huge variety of food choices. More a place to have a drink and relax.

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!

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!

Read the reviews here and decided to take a shot. River Jams is a sweet spot right on the river…read moreReally nice vibe with music available and light and comfy seating with great views. . Service was great. Fast and friendly! Drinks came quick and were very tasty. Food was great!! Burgers sandwiches- just can't go wrong here. Will definitely be back!!

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.

Such a cool atmosphere, great food, very conducive for big groups and gluten-free dietsread more

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.

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!

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.