New favorite in Wausau. Everything we ate was very good. Loved the restaurant and our waiter was…read morea lot of fun. I started with a crock of French Onion Soup which was a great combo 0f melted cheese and a tasty, buttery and salty broth with plenty of onions. I also ordered a Wedge Salad to split and it was one of the better wedges I've had. The blue cheese dressing was really tasty and everything was so fresh. My wife had an appetizer for dinner, it was the oysters lobterfeller (oyster Rockefeller with lobster bites in the mix) she loved it! My choice was the meatballs with made from scratch noodles which was also perfect. So much food I had to take some home. Was great the next day too!

Everything was so great, including the customer service. The chef stopped by to check in on us, and…read morethe food was too notch!

Granted this was for a one night only restaurant flip so I have to go back for their normal menu…read morebut this was the best meal I've had in Wausau after living here over a decade! Makes me want a red lobster even more! Despite being a hotel it doesn't feel like it, it's modern, upscale, but casual at the same time. The staff was amazing and attentive! I can't wait to go back for more Flips and to try CHAR's regular menu!

I was looking for a good meal and decided to try Char. Located just off the Jefferson Street Inn,…read moreI sat at the bar and it was apparent that they were understaffed, as it took a while to order a drink and my meal. Everyone was friendly, just trying to do too much. When the food arrived it looked great, well-plated and appetizing. I ordered the short ribs which were very flavorful and cut like butter. The portion was generous and the delicious short rib was surrounded with plenty of perfectly cooked vegetables. I was very happy as I finished everything and cleaned my plate. When I come back it'll be hard to order anything else but I look forward to trying some other entrees.

Easy drive from Wausau. Amazing service and food. Love the walleye and scallops!! Even though it…read morewas Friday night fish fry in Wisconsin with no reservations, which they don't take, we were seated within 15 minutes. Love this place!!

First off, the cheesecake was wonderful (we were so full from the dinner we had to take it home)…read more The fish fry was delicious, batter was nice and crispy. The service was wonderful and our waitress was so friendly. This place is kid friendly too!!! definitely make sure to go early, go up to the register outside the dining room, put in your order, get a number and enjoy a drink from the bar while you wait for your number to get your food and sit down in the dining room room. It's a fun concept and a nice place! (Also bonus, they have an arcade for your littles)!

Haven't been here for a while and today's meal just confirmed why I need to be a regular. Hands…read moredown the best food, beer and service in the Wausau area by far! We got the shrimp skewers and citrus mussels with the curry sauce to die for! We kept slurping up the sauce after the bread was gone! The garlic mayo complemented the shrimp perfectly. We also ordered the forager pizza. With the crispy crust, sweet fennel sausage and the mushrooms - I am in pizza heaven! Hubby ordered a few summer beer and I had the pineapple cider. Both were light and refreshing. Our server provided great recommendations and checked on us frequently throughout our meal. Overall verdict - highly recommend it for causal dining, happy hour or a special meal. Way to support local farms and businesses. Love the outdoor seating which is great in the summer!

Yelp page not owned Came 3 days in a row during "open"…read morehours yet was closed. Finally caught it opened and found it to be okay. Food was good Service was good Had some merch (limited sizes) Lots of potential

It is located off the street in a classic old apartment building, gave me a little feeling like,…read morehmm, is this going to be okay? It turned out to be a really nice experience, nice bar area, dining room was spacious, nice amount of separation from other tables. White table cloths and comfortable chairs. Dated, but for a classic Chinese Restaurant it works... Server could not have been more professional or attentive. Portion sizes were healthy, taking home an entire meal (half of order is all I could eat, and I'm a big eater). Going to the Grand Theater for a show, give this place a try before the show!

Service 10/10 friendly fast professional Atmosphere 10/10…read moregorgeous Portion size 10/10 very generous!!! Gluten free friendly 8/10 Flavor 2/10 bland and flavorless, hardly any seasoning. Needed some ginger or something.

This restaurants atmosphere was just stunning. Loved the cherry blossoms everywhere! The bathrooms…read morewere clean so was the dining area. Food was great-- you can pick your spice level for certain dishes too. Our waitress was courteous and attentive. Overall just a great experience!

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would return for the food! Unfortunately the service was slow (our…read moreserver disappeared a couple times when they said "be right back" and it took a while for them to "be right back"). Also, the atmosphere was nice - decor and seating, but I don't understand the arcade/casino games up front, and somebody in the restaurant had a birthday the evening we were there which resulted in the noisiest serenade of staff banging on drums. For food though - the portion size and pricing were right on, and everything came tasting fresh and steaming hot!

Second time here for work dinner. Service again was top notch! Shrimp cocktail and Brussels…read moreappetizers were very generous and tasty! I had the salmon which was tender and melt in your mouth delicious. My friends had the meatballs and steak - both were scrumptious and beautifully plated. We had a private dining room tucked away upstairs. The main dining room is cozy and full of charm. Highly recommended it for a romantic dinner or any special occasion!

Highlights/Lowlights…read more 1) Fun Ambiance 2) Pricey for the Area 3) Friendly Service This was our first time visiting Back When Cafe! We made a reservation online a few days before and we definitely needed it, the place was packed! Our table was ready right away and service was friendly throughout. The vibe feels upbeat, cozy and elegant which we loved! We ordered a bottle of red wine, bacon wrapped artichokes for a starter, and then I got the salmon and my husband got the pork shank. For the area this is pricey and we didn't feel like the food quite stood up to the price. Nothing terribly wrong just lacking a bit of flavor here and there. I would be open to trying again for another meal!

Highlights/Lowlights…read more 1) Friendly Service 2) Budget Friendly 3) Mehhhh Food We stopped in to Jalapeños for lunch in late December. We didn't have or need a reservation and were seated right away. There were maybe 5 other tables occupied and a few people seated at the bar. We were promptly brought free chips and salsa. Our server was friendly and took our order rather quickly. I got a margarita to drink. Sadly it wasn't great. I could definitely tell it was just rail tequila and pre-made margarita mix. We waited for quite awhile for our appetizer (the chorizo queso dip) and eventually when our entrees arrived realized that it was forgotten. Our server was kind and brought the appetizer out after we reminded her about it. Our food was very average. I had a tamale which was pretty dry and a very average taco. My husband said his tacos were very mehhhh as well. The best thing was honestly the chorizo queso dip which we did eventually get!

I walked in on a Wednesday evening, close to 9 PM. On the upside, they were only one of a very few…read moresit-down type restaurants in the downtown area still serving food. On the downside, while it appeared dead in the establishment, some of the staff had their family and/or friends with them at the front desk. One of them had her 2 toddlers left to run all over the dining area barefoot, in diapers, screeching so loudly that I couldn't stand it even for 2 minutes and I abruptly left. I've never seen that kind of an unprofessional behavior by staff in a restaurant and it calls into question just how clean the establishment is for the public.

Service was outstanding!…read more I made a dinner reservation when we arrived in town after 5pm, [even though the website says reservations must be made before 5pm] and when we arrived, I was greeted by name. Waitress and bartender were very personable and helped us with our orders. Ambiance was super romantic, White tablecloths and napkins, low lighting and candles. Just the way we like it for dinner. Also, very quiet. Food was spectacular! I had surf and turf - plus the trimmings. Hubby had steak and trimmings. [I don't remember all the details because we went there in summer of 2025 - now it's Spring of 2026]. This was one of the most incredible dining experiences I've ever had - in the world! They made us feel like Royalty! I wish that WISH Steakhouse was closer to Chicago - so we could go there for all of our special occasions.

Bar tender was poor. Served 2 drinks and moved on to someone else. Looked back and said" oh, were…read moreyou not done with I group standing next to me. Served martini in a whiskey glass and said no martini glasses despite promoting the martini on marquee. Fish over cooked and dry. Not worth promoting. I'll look elsewhere next time. Not what expect from a steakhouse they promote themselves as.

Good food and the friendliest service. Prices are great as well. Friday night gets busy but it's…read moreworth it to it.

My wife and I stopped at this bar and grill on our way back home from northern wisconsin. She…read morefound it on the internet and it sounded great. We arrived at approximately 1:00 p,m and it was fairly busy but after the lunch rush. It seemed nice and it was our 44th wedding anniversary. We went in and sat at an open table in the bar. We were there for at least 10 minutes without anyone stopping by our table. When a gal did stop by, she suggested we relocate to the restaurant area which we did. After sitting for there for 5 minutes and not attention whatsoever we got up and left. It was as if we were invisible (which I always wanted to be, but what are the odds of both of us being invisible??) Can't recommend and won't return.