Still a local favorite. It's great whether you're alone at the bar, a booth with your sweetie, or a table with a group. Decent craft beer on tap, very good bourbons, great cocktails. The food is spot on. Steak and seafood. I've always have outstanding service. Half price bottles of wine on tuesdays. No longer have Pilsner Urquell on tap (boooooo). Everything else is good. Street parking can be a challenge. Downtown town Eau Claire is parking challenged, but not the restaurants fault. read more

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Charming service all around. We arrived today (Friday) at 5:15 pm without a reservation, yet they were gracious and placed us at a lovely table. Our server, Gracie, was phenomenal in all regards, and from now on I'll always make reservations and request a table in her section. We weren't insanely hungry so we skipped appetizers, soup, salad. My husband order the Chicken Tchoupitoulas and I selected the medallions of beef with bernaise sauce. My guy's chicken was addictive; I only got a little nibble but I'd be hard-pressed not to order it from now on. The Chicken Chop was flavor-forward, with succulent chicken and veggies. The medallions I selected were cooked medium rare as requested, juicy and tender, but lacked seasoning. The mashed potatoes that were on my plate needed more butter and/or gravy. I think the big issue with this place would be parking, as it's in a high-traffic area and doesn't have it's own lot. Even going for dinner as early as we did, street parking was scarce. read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Chicken Tchoupitoulas - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Loved the atmosphere in this pub. The business name has the word "pub" in it, but this place is really more of an upscale steakhouse. Don't be fooled by the small "storefront", this restaurant is actually pretty large. Lots of spectate rooms all with great woodwork features... like an old time saloon. Has a well stocked bar, but no TV's. (Not a bad thing!) Many whiskey's to choose from (among other spirits). Food was good. Rib eye steak had great flavor. Highly recommend adding mushrooms to anything you can, they were that good! You get a ton of them... so if you love shrooms, this is for you. Also had the French Onion Soup. Had a little spice to it. Couldn't put my finger on the flavor, but if a had to guess, I'd say red chili flake? The spice wasn't over powering by any means, but I would have liked the soup more without it. (But I'm not a spice guy... at all!) Downtown street parking was a little challenging, but eventually found a place not too far from the entrance. New favorite place in Eau Claire! read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Mushroom Topped Rib Eye - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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I stopped in for a family dinner while on a business trip, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Making a reservation was easy, and although we arrived a bit early, the reception staff was welcoming and accommodating. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel comfortable right away. My uncle and I ordered the ribeye, while my aunt had the cod sandwich. We also shared the shrimp cakes and seafood bake appetizers. Everything was delicious, and we didn't have any leftovers. I will definitely be coming back on my next trip. read more

I ordered the Ribeye and it was amazing! Love the atmosphere and my server, Annie, was top notch and super friendly and helpful. This will absolutely be put in my regular rotation for dinner. Oh ... and they make a great Wisconsin style sweet old fashioned! read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Wisconsin style sweet old fashioned - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Just love this steak and seafood spot where you leave with a full tummy and good memories! Very classic atmosphere. Service was prompt, she visited our table often and gave thoughtful advice. The Espresso Martini was dessert in a glass! We shared Filet Mignon with a sauce called Candied Garlic. Kinda sweet for me but tasty. Will be back. read more

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I recently started going to Houligans a few times a week by recommendation from one of the chefs, and can say I'm thoroughly impressed with the establishment. Incredibly friendly staff all around, delicious food, and a wonderful environment. I started off by trying the Irish Whiskey Cheesecake and a raspberry mojito, and have continued going back since. I highly recommend trying the scallops, as they are the best scallops I have personally ever had. The presentation of the food is always stunning, super colorful, and well put together by the skilled chefs. It's always a good time when I go, and I would recommend Houligans to anyone who is willing to spend a bit more money for some of the best food and drinks in Eau Claire! read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Scallop special - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Great food Great staff Very reasonably priced Parking was a concern but found a lot a block away read more

We always make a point to dine here when we visit Eau Claire. I usually get the filet mignon, which is high quality, delicious and cooked perfectly to order. Atmosphere is very good, and reservations are recommended. Supper Club feel with excellent Bourbon Old Fashions. read more

Food was amazing. Love going there for special occasions. Service is awesome. Staff is very welcoming.

Had another visit to Houligans over the Holidays. It was a Saturday (28th) and not as large of a crowd. We have a reservation for 6:30 and watched several other groups get seated prior to us. Seated 20 minutes late. Prime rib was good, salmon special was ok. Drinks are always good. Still a great place, the whole reservation fiasco was really a bad way to start the dinner. read more

Excellent restaurant choice. The food is well thought out and plated excellently, very reminiscent of some Michelin star restaurants I've been to in New York. You can tell the cooks/chef take great care in their art. The servers and bar tenders are very knowledgeable and friendly. Finally is the ambiance, this is what brings me back. You can go in jeans and a sports jersey, or a pair of slacks, collared shirt and tie, and feel right at home. I would also be remiss to not mention the excellent desert menu, specialty drinks, and amazing limited dinner specials they offer. If I was forced to list a negative, it would only be that the dinner specials are always so good, that I'll probably never order off the regular menu. read more

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Great service and friendly staff. The food was really good though I was a little disappointed there were not too many options to choose from to make the meal "healthier" though we made it work. We tried the ribeye, house salad, surf and turf and we left full and satisfied. read more

The food was fantastic, wait staff was on their game, drinks were delicious, and prices were reasonable. Will be back.

Betty is a national treasure! She was very friendly juggling our large party of 15 people last night. She made sure our drinks were full/replaced. She's quite hilarious and joked with us. She was on top of things and made our time at Houligans great! The French onion soup was absolutely delicious. I also enjoyed the candied garlic medallions dish, although the vegetables had no seasoning whatsoever. The restaurant itself has a good atmosphere. It could be good for a date or, in our case, a family dinner. Whenever we return, we have to ask for Betty! Some of the best service, hands down! read more

Disappointing...We had the NY strip steak and it was just ok - bad cut, bland. The pistachio chicken was fair, better than the steak. Everything was Just really kind of below average. We cannot recommend this place. read more

Downtown Eau Claire location. Street parking was available right in front of restaurant. Has a nicer bar atmosphere, not a dirty college bar. Clean restaurant. Good food. Friendly and attentive service. We ate dinner on a Wednesday night and it wasn't extremely busy. Complimentary rolls came with our meal. The cheese curds were good. Candied garlic sauce is good (but know that it's sweet). We enjoyed our meal. read more

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Another amazing steak. 12 oz candied new York strip was amazing, 1 small flaw I could've done without was the excessive fat (seemed like I tossed out half my steak) but that was just my preference the others ate the entire exact steak cut. Had a Tom & Jerry whiskey rum, was delicious as well. Service was great. read more

Always great food and service. Great old fashions. I had a dinner salad with salmon was wonderful.

Best meal I've had in a long time steak bites for appetizer house salad and New York strip with seafood bake and strawberry cheesecake with crème brûlée for dessert just awesome service was great tables and bathrooms were spotless if u have the chance go here as often as you can read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - House salad - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

The meal was excellent! There were four of us an a toddler. We and he (toddler) we're treated like family! We sat on the patio, very nice, though they should get the U art dept. to paint a mural on the cement wall of the parking building. There wasn't one thing that did not get finished an enjoyed. Zach was our server and can not say enough he taught the toddler how to do a fist bump. One last thing as we were leaving, every employee we passed (4 or 5) wished us well, thanked us and wished us safe travels, an did not come across as artificial. read more

So I wanted a nicer meal to wrap up my time in Eau Claire for work. Mainly, a wanted some steak. I took a look online and found this restaurant. I was planning on going there on Tuesday but decided to call an audible and wait until Wednesday when I realized they had prime rib offered then. I walked in right around 5 o'clock. Again, I walked over from my hotel, so can't talk too much about parking but there were some curbside spots it looked like. I sat at the bar and was waited on right away. I ordered a Kentucky Mule, where they muddle the lime. It was pretty good, but I usually prefer a little "spicier" ginger beer. I ordered a Blanton's bourbon double neat for my second one. Like I mentioned earlier, I ordered the smaller cut prime rib with mushrooms and dang was it good. Across the board, this was a very, very good meal. The staff were all very polite and we talked about a couple random things ranging from football to Wisconsin and their state-wide Old Fashioneds. I'd definitely go back here and try out more from here if/when I'm back in the area. read more

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We went here for our anniversary dinner and it unreal! By far one of the best steakhouse I've been too. They had half price on bottles of wine that night and they were kind enough to let me take the rest of the bottle home with me. The service was excellent. The steak was perfectly cooked and the perfect amount of spice on it. When back in the area, I will definitely go back here. read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Filet mignon - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Decent pub and steak house. The menu could offer a little more variety. I always have trouble finding something that sounds great. The burger is juicy and delicious but also messy and heavy. The sirloin tips are good but I have had better tips elsewhere. The patio in the back is barebones and doesn't feel cozy or look nice. It's great being able to sit outdoors though. Prices are relatively high and while the staff is not bad, considering the prices one could expect more professional, attentive, and friendly staff. I will probably be back but it's not in my top 5 in Eau Claire. read more

Went here on a Friday night with no reservations but was able to be seated in 10-15 minutes so I recommend calling ahead to make reservations if you can since I can get busy. Everyone was really nice from the host to our waiter. It's a shame their only local hard cider was not available. The prices were a little high for the appetizers and entrees but at least the serving sizes were decent. I would probably hold off on the bruschetta since they literally only give you 3 pieces and charge you over $7 for them. After all, you get complimentary bread rolls with butter. The seafood bake was delicious and mashed potatoes were seasoned well. All in all, a good nighttime experience in a pricey restaurant in downtown Eau Claire! read more

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Tried no reservation walk in. Snotty front of house, we found our own seats at the bar. Actually better, most bar staff are SO much more fun with which to interact. These guys did not disappoint. 3 different bar staff worked with us and we never wanted for anything. And they were HUSTLING. Asian wings were really tasty. Cajun shrimp tortellini was also quite tasty (and big!), but could use even more spice. My wife didn't care for the candied garlic NY strip. Steak was cooked well, but the sauce was anemic and lacked flavor. I would definitely come back - love the bar staff!! read more

Fantastic Meal! If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and check it out. GREAT food and friendly service! read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Steak Medallions with Candied Garlic Sauce and Portobello Mushrooms + Panko Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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****** Thank you all for, finally finding a great and relaxing place to enjoy a world dinner. A worldwide traveler and seldom I found restaurant at this level where spice hot food is not there or extravagant menus are there to show off some kind of upgraded food. I am not saying that I am not ready to try them but some time those menus go beyond price and reasons. Going back to spicy hot food. This is a trend that is worse every day and it is all over the places as it is a "fashion". 30% of the world population suffers gastritis. The restaurants published menus about Gluten free and I agree, 1% of the world population suffers Celiac disease. My point, thank you, for having a menu that is "spicy hot" free. Now, lets go to the great part. This restaurant is an absolute wonderful place to have dinner, enjoy drinks and good company. Service is great and professional. Ask for Betty. All the dishes are well present in an international atmosphere created by the chef. Not going to far, when ask for a dessert the spoon comes with an absolutely wonderful chocolate covered edible decoration. I won't say anymore, try it. You will enjoy the time spent in a really great atmosphere, seriously thought and with exceptional original dishes. read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Relaxing atmosphere - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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An amazing meal! The server, (Annie I believe) was so special!

Mouthwatering food, happy friendly & knowledgeable wait staff, who could ask for anything more? Back patio is cute for a drink after work with appetizers with co-workers. Fabulous place for an evening out with the hubby. It is a tad pricey but it's an upscale locally owned non-chain restaurant with quality food. read more

Excellent Belgian beer selection, and fantastic food. Good happy hour deals too! My favorite dinner restaurant in Eau Claire

terrific food and service! delightful wine, incentive to go there on Tuesday :-)! always a very good to excellent experience.

Here is the deal. You are going to see a lot of happy customers at this classic stake house. I have read the reviews and read the jabs on the interior design, let's rethink how we enjoy a dinning experience. First off, bread service... it happens and it's good. Grab your butter knife because you're gonna have to put butter on the bread. It's not a whipped butter. I don't just dip it in like a Texas roadhouse or Minneapolis fine dining experience. You manually put it on. The flavor is salty solid, I've had worse bread service. The service is quick, they have a wide variety of domestic options as well as some rare options to the Chippewa Valley. I can get a southern tier crème brûlée and I can't get it anywhere else in the city. Try something new and quit it with the complaints when they don't have your bud light on tap. The veggies are salted properly and the potatoes have a creamy texture The add-on for onions and garlic is worth the money even though it seems high $$. The knife they give you to cut your steak is a weighted property. I would expect to take 25% your order home in a box. This is a traditional Wisconsin steakhouse with meat, potato, and veg. They have added some flair and gave it some unique flavors on the steak. If your a backwoods traditional eater get your steak served to you with no salt potatoes and veg and add your own seasonings, your servers will do that for you. Overall this is a classic joint that has been open for many years some nights a great and some nights are ok. But when it comes to experience, culture and service. This places offers something special. Don't complain about the booth next to you having to much fun, or the kids playing in the back. This is Wisconsin culture at it's finest. read more

Their signature smoky old fashioned cocktail was great and the steaks were good - prepared to our liking with well-matched and delicious sides. We arrived when they first opened and were able to be seated without reservations. Service was good. Ambiance and decor was typical of a classic steak house - dark with lots of wood. We had a cozy booth. read more

Great service at this nice steakhouse nestled in downtown Eau Clair. Had the Saturday special prime rib, which was ok. The au jus could have been stronger. Next time, I'll get the ribeye instead. My son had that and he said it was good. Then again, he eats everything. read more

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub - Side of shrimp for my prime rib - a good add - Seafood Near Me - Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Traveling, traveling, Eau Claire Wisconsin. Checked Yelp for a place to eat. Nice venue, old tavern style. A bit pricey but I don't know the local economy. I had the New York strip with the sweet garlic sauce. OK sugar and garlic on steak. I get it. Didn't help much. Steak was properly prepared. Cut was a bit fatty but Katie will be pleased. Corn and mashed we're but very good. Velvet had the mushroom soup and said it was wonderful. Salad was OK. Service was excellent. read more

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Meh. Haven't been here in close to 10 years, and halfway through the meal, I remembered why. Nothing had changed. Same menu and same decor with tired, worn carpeting. No music, tables same distance apart as pre-COVID, and intrusive conversations from all your neighbors. The food is passable/decent, but nothing special, particularly considering the price. The house salad was overdressed, the 21-day aged ribeye was thin and lacking in depth of flavor. I have had some fantastic steaks at other steakhouses around the country, and this didn't even come close. When they say they are hand cut and aged for 21 days you expect something deeply flavorful, but my ribeyes from Sams Club on the grill taste better than this. Their only NA beer is O'Douls (there are so many better options), and the lava cake desert was served with lukewarm cream laced with alcohol and covered with too many nuts. Our meal for two, without alcohol and a shared dessert was $100 before tip. You can eat like a king for that in Eau Claire and many upscale restaurants around the country. So here you pay a Cadillac price for Chevrolet cuisine. Sadly not worth it. read more

Went there last night and had the Seafood Bake. The food was good until I started chewing and when I took a piece of lobster shell was what I couldn't chew. Told the waitress and she told the managers and they things like that happen.Paid full price for the meal and the waitress said that she was glad it didn't break my tooth. The waitress was not very attentive and only had one more table besides ours. That's a deal beaker so they don't have to worry about us ever going back there.. read more

I've never had a bad meal, appetizer or drink here. Pricey, but a big favorite for special occasions. Their maple Old Fashioned is one of my favorite drinks in town. read more

Fabulous food for the price! Great staff and wonderful, relaxing place to meet friends or just have a quiet dinner