Valley Burger

A stunning,cozy, vibey bar attached to the Lismore by Doubletree Hilton hotels. This is a fantastic…read morefind when we came to Eau Claire for a weekend away! After getting settled in, we decided to pop in for a drink before grabbing some dinner. Our server was amazing and so very kind when I asked if I could get a Penelope toasted old-fashioned. We got really lucky on an October fall night by being able to sit outside on their lit up patio that overlooks the town center. they have various signature cocktails that boast bold flavor and fun pairings. And if you're into low proof or no proof cocktails, they did not leave you out as they have a fantastic menu showcasing delicious recipes for those as well. This ended up being a super special weekend for us and I can't wait for us to return back.

I wasn't sure what to expect with it being a hotel bar but it was actually very nice. Super dark…read morewith minimal lighting at night. It has a patio on the rooftop of the Lismore - the patio is super lighted and very cute. No heaters outside though. It was a little more expensive than other bars around the area but nothing too crazy.

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Helix

4.4(9 reviews)

3.3 mi

I had a mocktail, my friends had cocktails and we ordered the spinach artichoke dip and meatballs…read moreand it was all SOOO good! This place is such a fun gem! The ambiance is chill, vibey, comfortable. Will be back!

The water was very good and blt was good as well the waiter had a very nice sweatshirt and was…read morenice. Very nice room and we came in a big party and they handled it wel. The only thing that took the 5 star away was the menu size.

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The Informalist

4.1(249 reviews)

Attached to the Lismore hotel by Doubletree makes this restaurant super accessible to…read moreout-of-towners. Service 5/5: we did not make a reservation, but staff did everything to accommodate us and get us seated. I really appreciate how kind they were and once we were seated, our server was attentive, making sure our drinks were always filled and that we were enjoying our meal. Ambiance 5/5: stunning environment. I highly recommend you take a peek and look at the bar because it's a bunch of little pennies and it is the coolest sight to see (I believe I heard them call it the penny bar too). I really enjoy that you could see into the kitchen while the chefs worked and how fluid they all seemed to be in their craft. Food 3/5: I was really disappointed by the food. I ordered the roasted lamb as a big fan of lamb and it was overcooked and very salty. Also, the mint gelée coupled with the root beer glacé de viande was overwhelmingly sweet. The dish was lacking a balance of acid and spice. My fiancé ordered the tater tot hot dish and I am thankful that he ordered that because we ended up sharing that the rest of the meal. Even he could not eat the Lamb and he is must less picky about flavor profiles. The hotdish was a cheesy parmesan dream with sweet corn, peas, mushrooms and I liked the textural mixture of pork and veal. Overall, I'm not sure if I would come back for a meal here. I have seen that their pizzas are really popular because they are woodfired and I wish we would've checked that first, but I wanted a cozy elevated dinner and I'm still really bummed that we did not get that.

Been here before, but it's been a very long time. We were passing through the area and looking for…read morea place to eat. It happened to be a very busy weekend, and the Informalist was one of the few places that did not have a long line to get seated. Got in right away and seated for some brunch. The restaurant is spacious and well designed. It's a bit upscale, but perfectly capable of making people feel relaxed and welcome. We got greeted right away by the server and settled in with menus and waters. Our order wasn't complicated: some of the Custard Battered French Toast, a short stack of pancakes, and two eggs. I also ordered a London Fog Tea Latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, and extra foam). It didn't take long for the food to come, but the London Fog took a while longer. The French Toast was amazingly good, and the pancakes and eggs were also very good. I was half done with my meal by the time my London Fog arrived, and the server was very apologetic (saying that the coffee shop was very busy). I might have been satisfied with that, but the London Fog was just okay. While there was some extra foam, the drink itself was flat, as if they just heated up the milk and mixed it with the tea. (They need to do a better job with polishing the steamed milk so that it creates a creamy texture, especially if they ar charging $8) Overall, a good experience, and a few tweaks would have made it excellent. Would stop again if I was in the mood for the French Toast.

Kitchen

Steak of the moment

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London Fog Tea Latte

River Jams

4.7(61 reviews)

6.7 mi

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!!

While on vacation, my wife selected River Jams as a place to have lunch. It is pretty hard to beat…read morethe views and atmosphere while having a local beer (Spotted Cow) while eating outside looking at the Chippewa River. Along with our son, we had the BLT, Cod Sandwich, and the Green Olive and Swiss double smash burger. This could well be the best burger I have had as it was not only juicy, but bursting with flavor. The green olive really adds a lot. Our waitress, Annika, was very nice. I recommend coming here.

Great beer on tap selection

2 sweet chili taco and one shrimp

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Great bourbon selection

The Good Wives

4.5(26 reviews)

2.5 mi

Went for brunch! I ordered the classic, delicious. My friends ordered the eggs en cocotte and they…read moreloved it! Service was great, will come back!

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.

Sweet potato gratin (it was delicious)

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The Red Mixer

4.2(5 reviews)

3.4 mi

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.

Great bourbon bar !! Owner and staff are excellent !! They treat their customers right !!read more

The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen

4.5(20 reviews)

Food was great - Fast Service - Great people - If your looking for a relaxing place to visit come…read morehere

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.

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Beverages on tap

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Scooter's

3.6(12 reviews)

1.3 mi

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Visiting. Great drinks and atmosphere but the DJ really knows how to clear the dance floor.read more

great bar, friendly, cool atmosphere great service and affordable. And friendly employees,…read moredefinitely 5 stars.

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The Lakely

3.6(93 reviews)

1.4 mi

We were seated at a super cozy table in corner next to fireplace. Great atmosphere, hostess was…read morevery friendly, and service was very good. Drinks were great as well. BUT Food is very overpriced! Appetizers are very MEH! main course, $32 for a hanger steak and potatoes. You don't get an actual streak! You get 4-5 thin slices of meat on a MOUNTAIN of potatoes. Absolute rip off that will leave you hungry unless you feel like stuffing yourself with 30 mini potatoes. Dessert was lava cake and carrot cake. Both are not worth it. Carrot cake was overly sweet and exploding with nuts. Lava cake portion is very small and served in this enormous bathtub like trough that make ls it hard to share. Also not worth the 20-25 minutes it takes to get. I would return here though because of the good drinks, service and atmosphere. I would just get a burger next time and hope that it's decent.

Food was disappointing. $32 for a bowl of fingerling potatoes with 5 thin pieces of steak. I…read morethought I was getting an actual steak not a bowl of potatoes. Apps were good as well as service. I would give the ambiance 4 stars. Probably a nice place to stop for a drink but would pass on the food.

The Lakely

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The Reboot Social

4.4(51 reviews)

Came here for lunch and some games…read more They have a great selection of card and board games. We played Sagrada which my partner owns but never played. Was a lot of fun. To drink I started with a Shirley Temple and then finished with a Butterbeer cocktail with Diet Coke (since I hate root beer). It was so yummy! To eat, I had the Nashville chicken hot sandwhich with truffle fries AND coleslaw. The fries were absolutely amazing and crispy. The sandwhich was hot in temperature, may have burned my tongue but I was super hungry, and it was mildly spicy. I feel like it lacked a bit of flavor or needed a sauce, but not sure quite what. The coleslaw was okay. Service was fantastic. Fun spot. Would 100% return

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