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Eau Claire, WI
Best American (Restaurants)
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Acoustic Cafe |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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505 S Barstow St, Eau Claire 54701 • 715-832-9090 |
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DOWNTOWN. This artsy coffee joint has become a popular gathering spot for students and artistic-types downtown, its high ceiling, green walls, and church pew booths creating an urban art gallery feel. Decorating the walls are various paintings and other pieces of framed work belonging to local artists, and from the ceiling hang dozens of angular-cut pieces of egg-crate foam, giving the place a bit of an industrial feel. From the counter, patrons can order a variety of coffees and munchables, including pita pockets, bagels, cookies, Rice Krispie treats, hot hoagies, and homemade soups. |
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User Rating: 8.5 / 10
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Fanny Hill Victorian Inn & Dinner Theatre |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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3919 Crescent Ave, Eau Claire 54703 • 800-292-8026 |
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Though this charming inn dates from just the 1960s, its authentic Victorian styling gives it a timeless quality. The inn's restaurant has received more than its share of regional and national press, including high marks from "Wine Spectator." Dinner crowds enjoy the likes of slow-roasted prime rib, hazelnut-encrusted scallop, roast duck Montmorency, and chateau briand for two. Fanny Hill also features a dinner theater that has been entertaining guests since its debut in 1978. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Grand Avenue Café |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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119 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire 54703 • 715-831-1100 |
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WEST GRAND. A coffee shop on the proverbial other side of the river from downtown, this neighborhood charmer sits on the corner of 2nd and Grand, offering a quiet scene where customers can relax, hot mug in hand, and catch up of the morning news, do a crossword puzzle, or read a book. Indeed, in addition to lattes, mochas, and everything in between, the Grand Avenue Café features a menu of homemade pastries, soups, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. In the background, the groovy sound of Ben Harper or Jack Johnson fills the air. Sidewalk seating is available. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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Green Mill Restaurant and Bar |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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2703 Craig Rd Holiday Inn Campus Area, Eau Claire 54701 • 715-835-2211 |
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One of the area's best deals for breakfast, the Holiday Inn's famous Green Mill Restaurant sports casual environs for a hearty start to your day or a quick bite at lunch. Morning eats include traditional American faves like pancakes and ham and cheese omelets, and their breakfast skillets (fried potatoes topped with everything from sausage and cheese to eggs and green peppers). The lunch crowd gets to enjoy tasty burgers, salads, award-winning wings, calzones, and famous Green Mill pizzas (a word to the wise: the Chi-town-style deep dish pies are a must!). |
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High Shores Supper Club |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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17985 Cty Tk X, Chippewa Falls 54729 • 715-723-9854 |
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CHIPPEWA FALLS. Located on the shores of scenic Lake Wissota, this elegant restaurant is a favorite with those Chippewa Valley romantics who yearn for candlelight dining, tables that overlook charming gardens and waterfalls, and sunset champagne cruises. The menu features a wide selection of beef, poultry, game, fish and seafood options, highlighted by their delicious Porterhouse Pork Chops and 20-ounce Hungry Man's T-Bone Steak. Reservations are strongly encouraged. |
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User Rating: 5 / 10
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Houligans Steak & Seafood |
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415 S Barstow St, Eau Claire 54703 • 715-835-6621 |
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DOWNTOWN. When this traditional steakhouse opened its doors in the fall of 2002, it immediately became one of downtown's best-kept secrets. Colorful stained glass windows make Houligan's Barstow Street storefront stand out, and the restaurant's interior has all the warmth and charm of a traditional Irish pub (the original Houligan's, which opened in 1975, was a pub), complete with green ceilings, hardwood floors, dark-stained trim work, maroon-hued walls, and the melodic sounds of Irish folk music in the background. The menu brings a touch of the big city to Eau Claire, featuring everything from fresh Maine lobster to New York strips flavored with candied garlic sauce to seafood paella. Reservations are suggested. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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James Sheeley House |
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236 W River St, Chippewa Falls 54729 • 715-726-0561 |
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CHIPPEWA FALLS. For more than a century, this old brick Victorian, which is listed on the national Registry of Historic Places, has played a prominent role in the community of Chippewa Falls. Operating as everything from a saloon to a boarding house to a restaurant, the house has entertained generations of locals and travelers in its time. Today, after undergoing a major facelift, the home is once again in its prime. Decorated with antique furnishings and serving up delicious traditional American fare, the James Sheeley House offers one of the area's more unique dining experiences. For a bit of a local tradition, stop in on Friday night for their fish fry. |
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Maple Lounge and Cafe |
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2507 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire 54701 • 800-624-3763 |
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Known for their hearty, homestyle fare, the Maple Lounge is one of Eau Claire's favorite breakfast destinations. The restaurant is located in a quintessentially American roadside motel, complete with redbrick exterior and huge neon signage. If your appetite is sharp, opt for the Big Maple Breakfast (three eggs, three sausages, three pancakes, and hash browns). Lunch options include everything from burgers to meat-n-threes; Friday Fish Frys (from 4:30pm-8:30pm) have become quite legendary. |
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Mike's Smokehouse |
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2235 N Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 54703 • 715-834-8153 |
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Ask a local to point you in the direction of Eau Claire's top BBQ joint, and chances are good you'll hear this rustic North Clairmont gem mentioned first. The plank-wood exterior gives Mike's the look and feel of a roadside shack, and, inside, diners will find a cozy setting where the entire family can enjoy delicious, homestyle cooking. The house specialty here is Texas-style BBQ – Mike's uses a recipe that hails from Dallas – with everything from hickory-smoked beef and ribs to chicken and fish tastily prepared over in wood-burning barbecue oven. |
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Mogie's Pub |
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436 Water St, Eau Claire 54722 • 715-836-9666 |
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WATER STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT. Home to what many locals regard as Eau Claire's best lunch deal (a delicious burger that'll set you back less than a five-spot), Mogie's is one of the area's more famous watering holes. With all the style and charm of a neighborhood bar, Mogie's has developed quite a loyal following for itself over the years. For some, it's the food and beer. For others, it's the homey atmosphere: hardwood floors, wooden booths, and walls hung with a myriad of neat posters and old photos (a promo poster for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" featuring Liz Taylor's lovely visage understandably steals the show). After downing a burger or two, be sure to head to the poolroom downstairs and work off some calories. |
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User Rating: 7 / 10
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