We went on a recommendation from our hotel's front desk. All was fresh and wonderfully plated. The…read morerisotto was flavorful, the street corn was mild, and the burger was cooked perfectly and well balanced. The maple root beer and Ace of Spades porter complemented the meal.

I came back to update my review after many years because I love this place. Everything I have over…read morethe years is great. I love the pizza, burgers and Mac and cheese but my all time favorite is the beet risotto. It's my favorite dish in Central Wisconsin. I selfishly wish they were open Sundays though as that's when we often go out but it's worth the wait for a day they are open. Good beer too if that's your jam!

We were traveling back from a four day adventure in Minnesota, and didn't want the fun to end…read more Someone in our group found this place online, and we stopped. What a great break to our ride! I had the Cobb Salad, my husband had a gyro, and our friends split the pizza special. (A large for the price of a small!) Our waitress was as sweet as could be. We had a wonderful time!

Busy place with a really Cool theme and a lot of cool scenery around the establishment…read more Service was just "ok" or so-so considering how busy it was. Most of the issues could be fixed with better training. Or maybe just have a server that didn't act like she was in such a rush to get to the next table. We definitely didn't feel seen. One training issue I would suggest, is bringing soup and salad prior to entrees. I received my soup after she had already brought the pizza and burger. I ended up not eating the soup because I like my pizza hot. The food holds this place up for the most part. The Pizza is really good. Great crust, awesome tasting sauce and very fresh ingredients. And melted cheese like we're in Wisconsin!! The Rib Mountain burger has a really good grill taste and was cooked well. Not overdone but just right. My wife ordered the poor man's cod. This was the worst experience. The first serving was overcooked so bad it was like cardboard and we had to send it back. The second one was better but still a little over cooked and under seasoned. Just ate it because everyone was already half way through their meal. Our drinks were delivered but never refilled or serviced once until we finally asked. Then, my drink was returned with just added soda and no new ice. I'm on the fence if I would return. Good food with sub par service just doesn't spark my taste buds.

We went here because it was touted and described as a "supper club"…read more This is not a supper club. It is a restaurant attached to a hotel. There is as a large sports bar with games playing but, that is not why we came here. We made reservations and still had to wait. When we were seated, it was at a high-top in the bar area with a very wobbly table. We asked to move to a regular table which was done "after they cleaned one off. So..... I would expect some bread and butter at the table. When we asked they said they didn't "do that" they did make us some burnt pieces of toast with olive oil. It was gross. What I will say, and what saves this review at 4 stars are the chefs working on an old school wood burning adjustable rack system with an open to see galley and cooking the steaks to absolute perfection.

We had reservations for Thursday night and it's a good thing we did because it was really busy…read more Even with it being busy, the service was good. We ordered the bread plate to start and some drinks. I ordered the bison lasagna. It was pretty good, however I wish there would have been a little more with it. The rest of our party had salads and the salmon, all which they said was good. The atmosphere is lovely and they even have outdoor domes that look fun. I'd be back.

Excellent food and service at this historic restaurant. It will always be our stop when we are in…read moreWausau.

Unbelievably good !! Busy yet impeccably clean…read moreFood is great French fries defy description...dangerous perhaps! Wish I lived closer but Wausau trips are coordinated around a meal here Wait staff is the gold standard - attentive friendly & fast yet not distracting Highly recommend

I visited the Char on a Saturday morning and enjoyed their Saturday brunch. I order a latte and…read morethe brioche French toast. Both were great. The French toast was unique, with both fresh and preserved fruit. The waiter was fabulous--friendly, helpful, efficient. The entire menu was tempting...one dish at a time.

Food is average- not tasty or special. Standard short order cook type flavor. Portions are smaller…read morethan expected for the price. Good service! Nice atmosphere! Unimpressed. Skip it.

Bad tasting soda, and rude waitress!…read more Party of two, we both ordered soda, and the taste was horrible! Switched immediately to water, and despite coming out of the "same line", the water tasted fine. The waitress was also rather rude, and wouldn't even entertain the idea of trying the soda from the bar because, again, it comes from the "same line"... I don't normally like to leave bad reviews, but I had to this time. Maybe Sonia was having a bad day, who knows... Never had issues like this before

Average at best. Food was just thrown on my plate with no care. Ambiance was fine. Not busy at all…read more Baked goods looked good but after my meal, I'm going to pass. Sad, but I'll move along.

Arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night thru the front door and immediately realized this is local…read more The regulars encircle the entire horseshoe bar. The bar area has the character of a midwestern bar. About 30 ft on lay the dining area which was non-descript and empty (it was late). In short, the food was fine. The waitress was cordial enough, and prices were more than fair. This place serves the 'the locals' and probably serves them well. I probably won't come back because it is out of the way. The other reviewers who rip on the place are transients, and don't matter. You need to get the context to understand a place like this and who it ultimately exists for.

It was alright. Just short staffed so service is slow and okay food. Nothing we would come back for.read more

I first learned about Great Dane Brewing when I visited the beautiful Great Dane Brewery in Sendai…read moreJapan. This location is also special. They not only brew their beer on premises, but it's easily located right off the freeway. It's a handsome building with lots of parking. They have a great selection of rich and tasty beer. Full bar. The friendly service was very personable and professional. My server even acknowledged my Great Dane Brewing shirt from Sendai that I especially wore that day. The food was awesome. A big menu with interesting soups and choices. Their schnitzel is confident recommendation. It was a memorable meal, beer, stop and day there.

I love this brewery for their variety of full flavored beers and this location for their pub grub…read morewith a German slant to it. This location is right off the highway with lots of parking and near a hotel. The building itself looked historical, in a curious-discovery sort of way. Friendly service. You can see the brewery vats from the bar area. The Jamaican soup was a warm discovery. The gravy over my crispy and juicy Schnitzel is perfect. I want to try more of their dishes.

Can't believe I waited for almost 3 years to try this restaurant. Being a foodie from Colorado, I…read morehave high expectations and Thrive delivered in every aspect! Food - farm to table, garden to fork at its best. Plenty of vegetarian friendly items on the menu. I finally settled on the NOLA shrimp after the server informed us the chef is originally from New Orleans. There are so many interesting layers of flavors in this dish that just keeps on revealing itself the more you savor. First bite was citrus followed by subtle heat then delicious savory taste. I literally wanted to drink the sauce! Hubby ordered their signature burger and it definitely didn't disappoint. It was juicy, tender grass fed beef of carnivore's dream. Love the disc shaped fries. Service - very friendly, fast and helpful. Our server knows the menu very well and helped us decide on the food order. Wish they're open more days of week besides Wed-Sat. Ambiance- farm to table, rustic and simple. It really let the food shine as the star of the establishment. Verdict - goodies rejoice! So glad we have this fine restaurant right in central Wisconsin. We'll be repeat customers for sure!

First, I wanted to say in the last few years when visiting home, I've tried to go here & they often…read moredidn't answer their phone & the one time we tried to go without calling they couldn't accommodate a spot for my dad who at the time was healing from broken leg & was using crutches. They only had high top seating on the lower level available which is too hard with a heavy boot. So, we just went to a different restaurant. Not a huge deal just hard to plan. Finally, I was able to go & I was excited because I heard some good things when they first opened. They have a nice size parking lot which is great. I love the art for their logo on the building. It looks really neat. We walked in & were quickly seated upstairs. The aesthetic was cozy brick modern vibe and very dimly lit. The only thing that kind of bugged me was they have an open kitchen but block it with generic white stacked plates. It looks just like they don't have the space for their dishware & is just a messy look like dishes are waiting to be washed or something. They definitely are cleaned but that's what it reminded me of visually from kitchens I've worked in the past. I was a fan of the fork sink in the bathroom though & the little statue before walking up the stairs. The bar also is a great size. We started with the Cheesy Cauliflower sticks. This is awesome as the two people I was with are gluten free. They didn't have the garden pesto available that day which I heard was fantastic...so that was a bummer. We got a side of tomato soup, I think. It wasn't very flavorful, so I ate them plain. The garlic sticks were great though, so I didn't totally mind. Just more curious about this Garden pesto sauce now. I also got a glass of wine to enjoy with dinner. It was a low price which surprised me. I was having a hard time making a choice between the Nola BBQ Shrimp & the Honey Garlic Salmon. The server recommended the Salmon, as the gnocchi is fantastic. I will say the salmon was actually the star of the dish and the gnocchi was bland, overly chewy, and not very flavorful at all. My expectations were a bit higher than how things turned out, but I am always willing to give places a second chance. I won't rush back as I don't live in Wausau anymore and have so many other places I want to try when I am home that I haven't yet, but I would definitely come here to sit at the bar and enjoy some drinks with friends.

This is Northwoods culture. This is good food, good people, good music, and good conversation - no…read morematter where you're from, what you're wearing (I was in a suit & tie ). A must stop whenever I'm in town for work.

Great friendly efficient service, outstanding onion rings --best in town. Burgers superb.read more