I'd say this is more of a 2.5 but we did get the food to go so I will handicap to the 3 star…read more I cannot speak for the service or ambience but my understanding from the locals, it is a nice place to dine for what they consider 'fine dining' in the area. The positive was that my Filet Mignon was cooked to perfection and tasted as it should. The concerns were that while advertised as an 8 oz cut, there is zero chance of this, more like 5 oz. - I'd also say that the potatoes lacked any real depth, just an average potato - and lastly the side veggie was some very sad and bland half sized roasted squash that truly lacked inspiration. Again, I'm will to maybe let the veggie and the potatoes go, as they were a to go situation but the size of the steak and the portions in general underwhelmed for a $43 dish.

Food was very good! The ravioli was made with meat, most restaurants only have cheese. I grew up…read morewith meat ravioli more flavor. Order a meatball which they placed right in the center. It was huge and delicious just like I remember in my childhood!

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.

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)!

We have had fish frys just about everywhere in the Wausau area. You would be hard pressed to find a…read morebetter fish fry than Loading Zone's Friday Fish Fry.

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!

Beautiful location, great service and the food was fantastic ! I would highly recommendread more

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.

Fantastic! Get service and better food! Just ate and already craving more. Kids loved the orange…read morechicken!

We just got take out so can't say I can give a complete review…read more My wife went in and said the place was nice. The food was ready on time. We had drunken noodles and orange peel chicken. The drunken noodles were great but we got no spice and probably should've gotten it a little more spicy. The orange peel chicken was amazing. Definitely best rendition of orange chicken I've had. Will be trying this again!!

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!

Even though this place was nearly empty on a Friday night, we waited at our table for nearly 20…read moreminutes before a server finally came to offer us drinks and see if we were ready to order. We had been on the point of leaving. Our food was decent, but not nearly what it should have been for the very high dollar amount we were charged. Also, the complimentary chips were pathetic and definitely not homemade. All in all we won't be going back.

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.

This is hands down the best steakhouse in the area! The steak was cooked absolutely perfect and the…read morebartender was incredible. The best personality and very wonderful to chat with. This is the best place to go for a date night. I highly recommend the steak and the dessert.

Excellent fish fry. Staff are friendly and attentive. Nice atmosphere and in warmer weather nice…read moreoutdoor seating by the water.

Best fish in town, especially their baked Finnish, sauced deliciously, or their poor man's. Sit…read moreoutside along the river in nice weather.