The best restaurants in Eau Claire
42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Fuji Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsWhen you need weeknight excitement that isn't another supper club, Fuji Sushi & Steak House brings sizzling hibachi theatrics, fresh-cut…
Fuji Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsWisco's Bar & Eatery Eau Claire
RestaurantsBetween unique drinks across 24 tap lines, homemade pizzas, Wisconsin food favorites, and smoked meats, Wisco's Bar & Eatery Eau Claire is…
Wisco's Bar & Eatery Eau Claire
RestaurantsThe Nucleus
RestaurantsCompact, buzzy restaurant serving breakfast & lunch options including crepes, omelets & hotcakes.
The Nucleus
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsWarm, family-run eatery offering donburi & teriyaki for lunch & grilled hibachi items for dinner.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsThe Reboot Social
RestaurantsChill arcade-game haven (duckpin bowling, pinball and pin bowling included) with a bar and restaurant serving burgers, fries and wings.
The Reboot Social
RestaurantsCasa Margarita
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of Mexican dishes, including fajitas, and margaritas.
Casa Margarita
RestaurantsThe Lakely
RestaurantsRegional American comfort food & craft cocktails served in an upbeat hotel space with live jazz.
The Lakely
RestaurantsDooley's Pub
RestaurantsBurgers, wraps & familiar Irish fare served in a quaint tavern with a vintage vibe.
Dooley's Pub
RestaurantsCalifornia Tacos
RestaurantsCasual, modern restaurant known for a variety of tacos, including birria, plus burritos and fries.
California Tacos
RestaurantsMancino's Grinders & Pizza
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring pizzas & sandwiches made with house-baked rolls.
Mancino's Grinders & Pizza
RestaurantsJohnny's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteaks, Italian dishes & cocktails served in upscale, supper club-like environs with a sleek bar.
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsSammy's Pizza Restaurant & Pub
RestaurantsBranch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.
Sammy's Pizza Restaurant & Pub
RestaurantsGeno's Pizza
RestaurantsUnfussy, low-key pizzeria serving a range of pies with varied toppings alongside beer & wine.
Geno's Pizza
RestaurantsKobe's Japanese
RestaurantsQuick Japanese restaurant dishing up chicken teriyaki and fried rice.
Kobe's Japanese
RestaurantsThe Plus
RestaurantsCasual spot offering pizza, pub eats & craft beers, plus regular live music & karaoke nights.
The Plus
RestaurantsToppers Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
Toppers Pizza
RestaurantsShanghai Bistro
RestaurantsHip bistro offering Pan-Asian fare & sushi plus Japanese beers on tap & live jazz on weekends.
Shanghai Bistro
RestaurantsBurrachos Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsMexican grill offering burritos, nachos & other familiar fare in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsThe Good Wives
RestaurantsComfy eatery serving up familiar staples for breakfast and lunch and dinner as well as cocktails.
The Good Wives
RestaurantsMom's Kitchen
RestaurantsUnassuming mainstay for homestyle American grub such as biscuits & gravy, roast pork & patty melts.
Mom's Kitchen
RestaurantsHouligans Steak & Seafood Pub
RestaurantsCasual wood-lined pub with seafood, steaks & other filling American fare plus tap beers & cocktails.
Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub
RestaurantsPizza Del Re
RestaurantsFamily-friendly pizza joint known for its salad bar, which provides an array of toppings.
Pizza Del Re
RestaurantsEncanto Cantina
RestaurantsModern eatery specializing in fresh seafood dishes, plus familiar grub, margaritas and other cocktails.
Encanto Cantina
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsMilwaukee Burger Company - Eau Claire
RestaurantsEasygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.
Milwaukee Burger Company - Eau Claire
RestaurantsPerkins Restaurant & Bakery
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
RestaurantsNoodle Wrap
RestaurantsCozy restaurant specializing in Thai dishes such as noodle wraps and pad thai, plus coffee and desserts.
Noodle Wrap
RestaurantsMona Lisa's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsModern Italian eatery with a weekly-changing menu, cocktails made with squeezed juice & draft beers.
Mona Lisa's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsDhimiters Food Trailer
RestaurantsCasual eatery for gyros, fries and other Greek classics, plus mac 'n' cheese for kids.
Dhimiters Food Trailer
RestaurantsDraganetti's Ristorante
RestaurantsEnduring Italian spot for familiar pasta dishes, signature pizzas & hearty entrees, plus a patio.
Draganetti's Ristorante
RestaurantsKarl's Bar-B-Q Express
RestaurantsCasual comfort food eatery for barbecued meats, burgers, ribs, briskets and pulled pork.
Karl's Bar-B-Q Express
RestaurantsThe Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
RestaurantsTrendy establishment for self-serve beer and cider taps, plus pizza and appetizers.
The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
RestaurantsAltoona Family Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving homemade, familiar breakfast and brunch fare, plus American mainstays.
Altoona Family Restaurant
RestaurantsAkame Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi, dumplings, and hot appetizers, plus beer and wine.
Akame Sushi
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsNorthern Taphouse - Eau Claire
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant & bar serving craft beer, pizza & pub grub in a contemporary space with TVs.
Northern Taphouse - Eau Claire
RestaurantsThe Informalist
RestaurantsPosh place with seasonal small plates & wood-fired pizza, plus creative cocktails & outdoor seating.
The Informalist
RestaurantsAcoustic Café
RestaurantsRoomy corner cafe in light, high-ceilinged surrounds offering hoagies, soups & salads, plus art.
Acoustic Café
RestaurantsRandy's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsDown-home plates, from breakfast staples to classic American mains, whipped up in unfussy surrounds.
Randy's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsHelix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed venue featuring cocktails, beer, wine and charcuterie boards in comfortable digs.
Helix Wine, Craft Bar & Cafe
RestaurantsLeona's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizza joint with a range of beers that also plays host to live music events.
Leona's Pizzeria
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