Granted this was for a one night only restaurant flip so I have to go back for their normal menu…read morebut this was the best meal I've had in Wausau after living here over a decade! Makes me want a red lobster even more! Despite being a hotel it doesn't feel like it, it's modern, upscale, but casual at the same time. The staff was amazing and attentive! I can't wait to go back for more Flips and to try CHAR's regular menu!

The food was disappointing. The menu sounded amazing but the food was nothing more than overpriced…read moreand reheated cafeteria food. The service was terrible. I can say the aesthetic was pleasant. That's about it.

Easy drive from Wausau. Amazing service and food. Love the walleye and scallops!! Even though it…read morewas Friday night fish fry in Wisconsin with no reservations, which they don't take, we were seated within 15 minutes. Love this place!!

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)!

Haven't been here for a while and today's meal just confirmed why I need to be a regular. Hands…read moredown the best food, beer and service in the Wausau area by far! We got the shrimp skewers and citrus mussels with the curry sauce to die for! We kept slurping up the sauce after the bread was gone! The garlic mayo complemented the shrimp perfectly. We also ordered the forager pizza. With the crispy crust, sweet fennel sausage and the mushrooms - I am in pizza heaven! Hubby ordered a few summer beer and I had the pineapple cider. Both were light and refreshing. Our server provided great recommendations and checked on us frequently throughout our meal. Overall verdict - highly recommend it for causal dining, happy hour or a special meal. Way to support local farms and businesses. Love the outdoor seating which is great in the summer!

Had a superb experience at lunch. Tanya, our server, was fantastic. Toured us thru the menu and…read moremade recommendations that turned out to be excellent. Gave us considerable attention and respect. Five service. We sat outside on a beautiful patio nicely decorated with beautiful flowers. Decided to split cranberry walnut salad and it was delicious. Fresh greens with blue cheese and vegs accompanied with a vinaigrette dressings. Perfect size to spilt. Followed with the Margarita pizza with added pepperoni. Wood fire grilled to perfection. Crust was fantastic. Overall taste was top shelf.

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.

Amazing food and drink. It's a hidden gem and a must visit. Try the Strawberry chicken, sounds odd,…read morebut really tasty.

This restaurants atmosphere was just stunning. Loved the cherry blossoms everywhere! The bathrooms…read morewere clean so was the dining area. Food was great-- you can pick your spice level for certain dishes too. Our waitress was courteous and attentive. Overall just a great experience!

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would return for the food! Unfortunately the service was slow (our…read moreserver disappeared a couple times when they said "be right back" and it took a while for them to "be right back"). Also, the atmosphere was nice - decor and seating, but I don't understand the arcade/casino games up front, and somebody in the restaurant had a birthday the evening we were there which resulted in the noisiest serenade of staff banging on drums. For food though - the portion size and pricing were right on, and everything came tasting fresh and steaming hot!

My husband and I came here not really knowing what to expect. We're from the opposite side of the…read morecountry, and we were just looking for a good ramen place. I am so unbelievably glad we decided to stop here. Without a doubt, this is the best ramen I have ever had, and the best takoyaki I've ever had. I've traveled all over, including Japan and Taiwan, and I genuinely mean it when I say this was the best ramen and takoyaki I've ever eaten. The food was absolutely incredible, but what really made the experience special was the staff. Lam and Summer were unbelievably kind. They listened to me ramble about how amazing the food was, helped me decide what to order, and checked on us throughout the meal without ever being overbearing. They made us feel genuinely welcome. This restaurant does everything I love about great Asian cuisine. The quality, the flavor, the presentation, and the service all came together to create one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. I would recommend this place to absolutely anyone. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and give it a try. I would genuinely hate for someone to miss out on an experience this good.

Service was great, restaurant was clean, food was phenomenal, tasty, and the presentation was…read morebeautiful. The atmosphere was very nice, you can go in casual or dress up like we did.

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!

I walked in on a Wednesday evening, close to 9 PM. On the upside, they were only one of a very few…read moresit-down type restaurants in the downtown area still serving food. On the downside, while it appeared dead in the establishment, some of the staff had their family and/or friends with them at the front desk. One of them had her 2 toddlers left to run all over the dining area barefoot, in diapers, screeching so loudly that I couldn't stand it even for 2 minutes and I abruptly left. I've never seen that kind of an unprofessional behavior by staff in a restaurant and it calls into question just how clean the establishment is for the public.

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!

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.

Bar tender was poor. Served 2 drinks and moved on to someone else. Looked back and said" oh, were…read moreyou not done with I group standing next to me. Served martini in a whiskey glass and said no martini glasses despite promoting the martini on marquee. Fish over cooked and dry. Not worth promoting. I'll look elsewhere next time. Not what expect from a steakhouse they promote themselves as.

The owners have done a wonderful job creating new and exciting events to bring people back to this…read morewonderful location. It's right on an eddy that takes you out to Lake Wausau via the Rib River. You would never guess that this little gem of a bar/restaurant is just miles from downtown Wausau. It's tucked away nicely at the western end of Sherman St. They have a beautiful deck for the warmer months and they are conveniently on the snowmobile trail system for the winter months. Everything I have had to eat there has been wonderful and reasonably priced.

We just came back from eating dinner tonight, neither of the three of us had a good meal. The fish…read moreused to be phenomenal, it's barely flavorful now and their Tartar Sauce is bland now. I can No Longer recommend them as a good Fish Fry place.