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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When you need weeknight excitement that isn't another supper club, Fuji Sushi & Steak House brings sizzling hibachi theatrics, fresh-cut…

4864 Keystone Crossing

When you need weeknight excitement that isn't another supper club, Fuji Sushi & Steak House brings sizzling hibachi theatrics, fresh-cut veggies, homemade sauces, and legit sushi to the table. The hibachi chefs crack jokes, twirl spatulas, and happily tailor dishes for low-sodium, mild, vegetarian, or allergy needs.

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Between unique drinks across 24 tap lines, homemade pizzas, Wisconsin food favorites, and smoked meats, Wisco's Bar & Eatery Eau Claire is…

1920 S Hastings Way

Between unique drinks across 24 tap lines, homemade pizzas, Wisconsin food favorites, and smoked meats, Wisco's Bar & Eatery Eau Claire is the easy win for a midweek hang. Swing by with your crew this week, settle in, and let the menu do the heavy lifting.

From the Eau Claire newsletter, August 3, 2026

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The Nucleus

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Compact, buzzy restaurant serving breakfast & lunch options including crepes, omelets & hotcakes.

405 Water St

Compact, buzzy restaurant serving breakfast & lunch options including crepes, omelets & hotcakes.

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Warm, family-run eatery offering donburi & teriyaki for lunch & grilled hibachi items for dinner.

2426 London Rd

Warm, family-run eatery offering donburi & teriyaki for lunch & grilled hibachi items for dinner.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

4612 Keystone Crossing

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Chill arcade-game haven (duckpin bowling, pinball and pin bowling included) with a bar and restaurant serving burgers, fries and wings.

220 S Barstow St

Chill arcade-game haven (duckpin bowling, pinball and pin bowling included) with a bar and restaurant serving burgers, fries and wings.

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Casa Margarita

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Casual restaurant serving a variety of Mexican dishes, including fajitas, and margaritas.

5110 Fairview Drive

Casual restaurant serving a variety of Mexican dishes, including fajitas, and margaritas.

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The Lakely

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Regional American comfort food & craft cocktails served in an upbeat hotel space with live jazz.

516 Galloway St

Regional American comfort food & craft cocktails served in an upbeat hotel space with live jazz.

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Dooley's Pub

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Burgers, wraps & familiar Irish fare served in a quaint tavern with a vintage vibe.

442 Water St

Burgers, wraps & familiar Irish fare served in a quaint tavern with a vintage vibe.

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California Tacos

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Casual, modern restaurant known for a variety of tacos, including birria, plus burritos and fries.

329 Water St Ste 2

Casual, modern restaurant known for a variety of tacos, including birria, plus burritos and fries.

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Casual chain featuring pizzas & sandwiches made with house-baked rolls.

2295 Brackett Ave

Casual chain featuring pizzas & sandwiches made with house-baked rolls.

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Steaks, Italian dishes & cocktails served in upscale, supper club-like environs with a sleek bar.

4751 Owen Ayres Ct

Steaks, Italian dishes & cocktails served in upscale, supper club-like environs with a sleek bar.

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Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

2812 London Rd

Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

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Geno's Pizza

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Unfussy, low-key pizzeria serving a range of pies with varied toppings alongside beer & wine.

5110 Fairview Drive

Unfussy, low-key pizzeria serving a range of pies with varied toppings alongside beer & wine.

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Kobe's Japanese

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Quick Japanese restaurant dishing up chicken teriyaki and fried rice.

4800 Golf Rd

Quick Japanese restaurant dishing up chicken teriyaki and fried rice.

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The Plus

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Casual spot offering pizza, pub eats & craft beers, plus regular live music & karaoke nights.

208 S Barstow St

Casual spot offering pizza, pub eats & craft beers, plus regular live music & karaoke nights.

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Toppers Pizza

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Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.

2159 Eastridge Center

Pizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.

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Shanghai Bistro

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Hip bistro offering Pan-Asian fare & sushi plus Japanese beers on tap & live jazz on weekends.

2930 Craig Rd

Hip bistro offering Pan-Asian fare & sushi plus Japanese beers on tap & live jazz on weekends.

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Mexican grill offering burritos, nachos & other familiar fare in a simple, counter-serve setting.

5314 Prill Rd #1

Mexican grill offering burritos, nachos & other familiar fare in a simple, counter-serve setting.

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The Good Wives

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Comfy eatery serving up familiar staples for breakfast and lunch and dinner as well as cocktails.

2161 Eastridge Center

Comfy eatery serving up familiar staples for breakfast and lunch and dinner as well as cocktails.

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Mom's Kitchen

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Unassuming mainstay for homestyle American grub such as biscuits & gravy, roast pork & patty melts.

3035 N Hastings Way

Unassuming mainstay for homestyle American grub such as biscuits & gravy, roast pork & patty melts.

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Casual wood-lined pub with seafood, steaks & other filling American fare plus tap beers & cocktails.

415 S Barstow St

Casual wood-lined pub with seafood, steaks & other filling American fare plus tap beers & cocktails.

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Pizza Del Re

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Family-friendly pizza joint known for its salad bar, which provides an array of toppings.

911 N Hastings Way

Family-friendly pizza joint known for its salad bar, which provides an array of toppings.

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Encanto Cantina

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Modern eatery specializing in fresh seafood dishes, plus familiar grub, margaritas and other cocktails.

2839 Mall Dr

Modern eatery specializing in fresh seafood dishes, plus familiar grub, margaritas and other cocktails.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

5019 Keystone Crossing

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Easygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.

2620 E Clairemont Ave

Easygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

2025 Highland Ave

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Noodle Wrap

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Cozy restaurant specializing in Thai dishes such as noodle wraps and pad thai, plus coffee and desserts.

3021 Mall Dr Ste 1

Cozy restaurant specializing in Thai dishes such as noodle wraps and pad thai, plus coffee and desserts.

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Modern Italian eatery with a weekly-changing menu, cocktails made with squeezed juice & draft beers.

428 Water St

Modern Italian eatery with a weekly-changing menu, cocktails made with squeezed juice & draft beers.

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Casual eatery for gyros, fries and other Greek classics, plus mac 'n' cheese for kids.

1825 Brackett Ave

Casual eatery for gyros, fries and other Greek classics, plus mac 'n' cheese for kids.

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Enduring Italian spot for familiar pasta dishes, signature pizzas & hearty entrees, plus a patio.

3120 E Clairemont Ave (Altoona)

Enduring Italian spot for familiar pasta dishes, signature pizzas & hearty entrees, plus a patio.

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Casual comfort food eatery for barbecued meats, burgers, ribs, briskets and pulled pork.

1410 S Hastings Way

Casual comfort food eatery for barbecued meats, burgers, ribs, briskets and pulled pork.

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Trendy establishment for self-serve beer and cider taps, plus pizza and appetizers.

402 Graham Ave First Floor

Trendy establishment for self-serve beer and cider taps, plus pizza and appetizers.

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Casual eatery serving homemade, familiar breakfast and brunch fare, plus American mainstays.

2000 N Hillcrest Pkwy (Altoona)

Casual eatery serving homemade, familiar breakfast and brunch fare, plus American mainstays.

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Akame Sushi

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Casual restaurant with an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi, dumplings, and hot appetizers, plus beer and wine.

4056 Commonwealth Ave

Casual restaurant with an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi, dumplings, and hot appetizers, plus beer and wine.

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Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

2911 Mall Dr

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

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Relaxed restaurant & bar serving craft beer, pizza & pub grub in a contemporary space with TVs.

5020 Keystone Crossing

Relaxed restaurant & bar serving craft beer, pizza & pub grub in a contemporary space with TVs.

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The Informalist

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Posh place with seasonal small plates & wood-fired pizza, plus creative cocktails & outdoor seating.

205 S Barstow St

Posh place with seasonal small plates & wood-fired pizza, plus creative cocktails & outdoor seating.

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Acoustic Café

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Roomy corner cafe in light, high-ceilinged surrounds offering hoagies, soups & salads, plus art.

505 S Barstow St # A

Roomy corner cafe in light, high-ceilinged surrounds offering hoagies, soups & salads, plus art.

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Down-home plates, from breakfast staples to classic American mains, whipped up in unfussy surrounds.

1132 W MacArthur Ave

Down-home plates, from breakfast staples to classic American mains, whipped up in unfussy surrounds.

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Relaxed venue featuring cocktails, beer, wine and charcuterie boards in comfortable digs.

1444 Front Porch Pl (Altoona)

Relaxed venue featuring cocktails, beer, wine and charcuterie boards in comfortable digs.

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Leona's Pizzeria

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Pizza joint with a range of beers that also plays host to live music events.

406 Galloway St

Pizza joint with a range of beers that also plays host to live music events.

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