I mean, seriously, it's unfair that this place exists so far from my home…read more I had the absolute pleasure of stopping in on my drive from Minneapolis to Madison today and it was such a lovely stop. The beer was great. The food was even better (lemony stick-its with house made tzatziki are a must) and the service was something I have not experienced since pre-Covid times. The staff was young and cute, but had exceptional customer service skills. They were talkative and friendly, so much so that I felt like I was at home already and needed to just move here before the weekend ended. Facility is clean, updated, and welcoming. 10/10 recommend eating, drinking, and hanging out here. I even Text messaged coworkers and friends and told them to go out of their way to fly into Minneapolis when they had to make the trip out here as well so that they could stop in. Keep it up lucette!!!

I wish this place were closer. Everything about it is still amazing. Nestled in a valley on the…read moreedges of Menomonee, the setting is gorgeous. The beer is excellent. The service is efficient. And their woodfired pizzas are to die for her.

This is a small shop run by the owner. Open 3 days a week. Has beer and wine making supplies and…read morekits and brewing/fermenting equipment. The owner, Doug, is very knowledgeable about fermentation, including foods, vinegar, kombucha.... He is going to pre-packaged amounts of whole grain instead of weighing your own. Dry yeast only. I've been coming here intermittently for about 8 years.

From the owner: Support, supplies and kits for soft drink, wine & beer makers. Guest WiFi available with in-store…read morepassword.

This place has potential. It's a nice setting in the perfect downtown Eau Claire location. Could…read morebe a lot of fun for groups and couples alike. But there are problems to be worked out. GOOD: The overall concept is well-executed. Wine selections are clearly displayed on the overhead menu, with options for glasses or sample flights. Pricing is transparent and reasonable (more on that in a moment), and easy enough to follow along even if you've already had a drink elsewhere. I also like that you can choose a bottle of beer from the fridge if you don't want any of the wine selections. For me, this made the overall experience more approachable. The lounge area is warm and inviting. Relaxing club seats up front, with some tables next to the bar, and a small store in the back. The feel is late-middle aged cool. Service was very warm. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT: * The wine... was nothing special. While the prices were reasonable, even the "premium" wine was not all that noteworthy. If the Rev is going to succeed as a wine bar, I would recommend better selections. (The beer fridge, however, was very nice - and that saved it for me.) * The food menu situation is completely hosed. And to me there is nothing more discouraging than walking into a bar and being presented with a food menu... and an apology that the menu is completely out of date. Our host was apologetic and promised a new menu in the future. We hope so. Overall the Rev is definitely worth a visit for Eau Claire locals and visitors alike. It's grown-up cool, laid back atmosphere is good for a group of fun seekers out on the town. I'd only like to see improvements in wine quality and consistent food offerings.

I want to give a shout-out to the The Rev for being such an AMAZING host for our 20-year Memorial…read moreHigh School reunion, which was held July 20, 2019. To preface: I work in international education, and was planning our reunion from China of all places. As you might imagine, planning an event for 100+ people from abroad is no easy task. Combine this with the extra challenge of trying to communicate with a virtual Firewall in the way, and you can understand what an undertaking this was. The first issue was getting a venue. With the reunion being held during the same weekend as Country Jam and Rock Fest, our planning committee was a little bit nervous about the different venue options available. We were relieved to find that The Rev had availability for that weekend and would happily accommodate our group. We had a limited budget to work with for this event. Working directly with us, the fabulous Kate Haas, owner/manager, went about putting together a catering plan (heavy apps) that went under budget (and more importantly) appeased the diverse pallets of 100+. B/C of budget limitations, we opted to do a cash-bar w/ a complimentary champagne toast at 8:00 (which, by the way, was perfectly organized). A great offering of craft/domestic beers and wine + spirits gave everyone great beverage options. Bartending staff throughout the night were FANTASTIC! Being that we were celebrating our 20-year reunion, music nostalgia was KEY. Kate hooked us up with one of her specially-picked DJs for the night. Let me say: He was the star of the show! Non-obtrusive, but also knew EXACTLY what needed to be played at the EXACT moment. Many said afterwards that they had never experienced a better DJ. Get that man a raise! The Rev, itself, is amazing for hosting a group of 100 ppl or less. Great ambiance, an outdoor space out back - even a small room in back to use as central operations and/or additional space. Best of all, with The Rev being in the heart of DT Eau Claire, attendees can do some bar-crawling in after-event hours. All-in-all, this was an event for the ages. My HUGE thanks to Kate and her staff at the Rev for making this such a wonderfully positive experience. Got a group you're trying to plan an event for? Look no further than The Rev!

First time back here in a while. Excellent experience again. Service is always great and the…read morecocktails are very well crafted. Highly recommend the house old-fashioned. And it was one of the most lovely Pinot Noirs I've had in a long time. Hubby had the seafood coconut curry bowl which he absolutely loved. Beware... It's a bit spicy. I had the single smash burger with a side of spring vegetables. Burger was very good and the vegetables were amazing. If you haven't tried this spot, I highly recommend!

I had the Hangar Steak Bowl--really flavorful with just the right amount of spice. I also tried…read moretheir shandy, which was okay. Prices are fair, the service was great, and the location right by the river is hard to beat. I'll definitely be back.

One of the larger Wine, Beer and Spirit stores you will encounter in WI. The grocery store is…read moreoutstanding, and the connected Liquor Store is right next door - actually attached. Great Bourbon set, I ended up buying Calumet Farms Small Batch and the Calumet Farm 10-year-old. Great price on both. The Small Batch was outstanding, but the 10 year was my favorite. I will be back to shop the other aisles soon, but those Bourbons are now my favorite.

Do not shop here. The website prices do not match the in store price and the employees, store…read moremanager and corporate office do not care. The price in the store was 71% higher than the web price and they did not care. They made excuses that they there are too many prices to change all the time. I called and asked that the manager call me. The associate who answered the phone interrogated me wanting to know the reason and other details. When I asked simply to talk to the manager she said finally that she would give him the message. Of course he did not call back. They do not care about the customer.

Fantastic time at this shop passing from Minnesota to Wisconsin with friends. It's conveniently…read morelocated not too far off the highway and a must-stop, particularly if you are from out-of-town like me. You can see the factory and the cheese being made, buy a bunch of grab and go goodies or alcohol, and you can get a pretty good lunch at an affordable price here. My friend enjoyed his Cuban while I had the soup of the day (a very hearty tomato soup), and I split an order of delicious cheese curds for the group. My other friend had a regular grilled cheese (not the cheese curd one), which was also very tasty. I would try one of the pizzas next time or other cheese-based dishes. Staff was attentive and friendly. So many delicious things to try here.

I live in southeastern Wisconsin, and there are numerous restaurants that serve deep fried…read moreEllsworth Cheese Curds. I have always wanted to stop at the actual creamery to check it out. They have lots of different Ellsworth cheese products, along with a bunch of other Wisconsin made items. We were on our way home from Thanksgiving in Minneapolis. The snow was coming down, and we decided to take a break and grab some lunch. Perfect timing to stop in at the creamery and try one of their famous grilled cheese curd sandwiches. It was noon and a few other people had the same idea. The several staff members we interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I got the sandwich and my wife got the Hot Chicken Tortilla soup. Both were very good. The bread was a thicker Texas toast and nicely grilled. The cheese curds had been melted, but you could still make out the curd shapes. There was a small amount of BBQ sauce that gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. I would have liked a bit more of that. Next time, I would like to get there earlier to check out the actual curd and cheese making process.

What we thought would be a casual trip to get some of Ne Ne's flavorful tacos turned into a…read moremulti-faceted adventure. Below is a series of events of our... unique... experience: 1. Our arrival 2. The scurry to the 2nd floor 3. Accidentally ordering the same drinks for our friends TWICE (honestly our own fault) 4. Ordering not enough masterfully decorated infamous street tacos from Ne Ne's 5. Our waitress SITTING ON THE JOB?????!?21@ ABSOLUTELY NOT 6. C o n s u m e 7. Her making up for it with her charming personality 8. Me legally changing my name to Bartholomew but I go by "Barth" 9. Me slightly critiquing a cocktail that our waitress didn't make but she, out of her own thoughtful, gracious, and contagious sense of humored self helped me get a better suited drink cause I'm a picky Barth. 10. Enjoyed the 2nd drink more than the first. 11. Went home satisfied. So, if you also want an experience like mine. Then make your way to Infinity and ask for the girl that is effervescent. -Barth

Overall a nice place to visit, though a little pricey for what they offer…read more Many of the wines are flavored (and delicious), but may not please a purist's wine pallete. (The apple pue sangria is a must try!) The distillery aspect is small, with only 2 whiskeys, 1 vodka, and 2 flavored versions of the vodka available. The $12 flight for three 3/4oz pours left us feeling lacking. The atmosphere is nice with lots of seating options. There are tables with chairs, bar searing, and a pit group of leather couches around a coffee table in front of the fire. The service was chipper and friendly, ready with recommendations based on what you like.

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!

I was in town for an event and happened upon this store. The owner gave me a recommendation on a…read morewine and it literally is the best sav blanc I've ever had! Great selection for a small store and very knowledgeable!

A small store with a large selection packed inside. They have a wide array of wine and spirits,…read moreplus a few aisles of beer, room temperature and cold. I love cider, and I was pleased to see they had a good selection of local offerings; if anything, I would've liked to have seen more singles.

Beautiful location. The pizza (we had the gyro one) was delicious. I recommend the old fashioned…read morewith orange bitters btw, very yum. Everyone here was friendly and nice. The only thing we didn't know walking in was that you have to order drinks in one place and pizza in another. Worth knowing if you're going to visit. Oh and there was live music too from up top of the patio. Garden Party. First time I've ever heard meatloaf with two female vocalists. And ukeleles. Very cool. I'll be back!

So cute. They have goats, chickens, and sheep and a little playhouse and a deck with a second…read morefloor. You can buy food for the goats and feed them. They mostly have pizzas and salad but have fun and simple flavors. Their drink bar has nice service but the food order area wasn't anything special. Overall, it is a nice restaurant with good food and fun atmosphere