Olympic Flame of Eau Claire

Chetek Cafe hasn't been updated possibly in 30 or 40 years, so the booths and chairs are definitely…read morenot comfortable. The two bright spots were the service we got up until we got our food, and the Eggs Benedict. So yeah, everything was going swimmingly, then we got our food and two minutes later the waitress placed our bill on our table and thus our water glasses and coffee cups were no longer replenished. And the Hashbrown Delight . . . it was hard to find any hashbrowns; I had to scrape a majority of the topping off to be able to see/taste any. Paid extra for scrambled eggs--hand to God, I thought they put a folded up crepe on the side of my plate. No scrambles in sight, just a dry sheet of egg. Ugh.

There were 3 of us for breakfast at 10 am on a Friday morning. The restaurant was busy, but it took…read more50 minutes to get our orders and then they came out 5-10 minutes apart. We received coffee refills but no check-ins by our server to update us. The food was average for the price. My eggs Benedict were smothered in way too much Hollandaise sauce. We may give it another chance on a different day of the week since it might have just been a bad day.

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Middle East Restaurant

3.8(21 reviews)

71.4 mi

We came here because the reviews (at the time of this post) on Google were 4.6 and 3.8 on Yelp…read more First thing to note is that the parking is in the back on the building. The place has a rustic Middle Eastern vibe but it's not kept well. The table we first got had food stains on the table cloth and a dirty fur coat on the wall. We decided to move to a different table. I saw food on other tables as well. The owner spent most of the time in the back talking to someone than waiting on us. We didn't get silverware until the main course and never got water. I went to the fridge in the front after our meal was done because we were tired of waiting and thirsty. The falafel is the best thing that we had. It was fresh but a bit oil. It had a nice crunch to it and the flavor profile was good. The sauce with it was average but good. The mixed grilled platter was underwhelming. The best meat was the lamb. There wasn't much flavor in the chicken and the other meat was too dry. I think the veggies were a bit too chard for my liking. The shawarma was not that great. It seamed as if it was chicken chunks and not the properly cooked. The flavor was not great either. There's nothing given as a side or sauce. There's bottles of ketchup on the tables but they looked not too appealing to use. Instead of napkins, you get Kleenex. While the food can be good. I would recommend ordering takeout from here. As a small business I wish nothing but the best and hope the owner cleans up the place more and improves the customer service.

It is very rare i would give 5 stars to a restaurant but the owner in this restaurant made it above…read moreand beyond! A very humble and nice man! Makes you feel like home. First he welcomed us with free middle eastern coffee called karak. Its dark black coffee with cardamom. We ordered the lamb kabob platter , hammus and pita bread. The food is delicious, hearty ,freshly made and authentic. And then comes the generous part! He came out with generous amount of free fried chicken for my friend and for me with freshly made baba ganoush and warm fresh pita bread! Not just that, he also gave us soda for free! Such a kind man with great hospitality. Even if it wasnt for the free food, i would still rate this restaurant highest because of the delicious food and such a humble and kind owner who makes you feel at home. You must visit atleast once to experience it.

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Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine

4.5(427 reviews)

72.6 mi

Excellent Food Friendly Service…read moreMeals are large and arrive quickly Everyone at this little hole in the wall is friendly and customer service oriented. Very clean environment.

Nice place, clean and with ample natural light. Food was…read morevery good and service was friendly and fast. Portions were just right. Highly recommended if you like tasty, fresh eastern mediterranean food.

Seating and the beverage dispenser on the other side

Gyros Pita Lunch with a side of fries and rice

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Monk's Bar & Grill

3.6(69 reviews)

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Nice atmosphere! Had the classic cheeseburger with Chios and a Moscow mule. Delish!…read moreMoscow mule was made perfectly and the burger was very tasty! Great service!

This was a nice stop on our Cheese Curd Crawl. The service was friendly, and the whole restaurant…read morehad a pleasant vibe. There were even funny quotes spaced out along the walls. We ordered the cheese curds (as necessary) along with the pretzel braid. Both were good and hit the spot nicely.

Reese's Peanut Butter Pie- SO GOOD!

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Il Forno At Villa Bellezza

4.4(26 reviews)

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All in the spirit of catering to the softer side of me, I took a drive up to Pepin, WI, and wow,…read moreVilla Bellezza is a whole vibe! This beautiful winery gives small Italian village energy, and the atmosphere felt so serene. It's the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip wine, and just soak it all in. I had the penne al forno paired with a lovely red blend (I forgot the name, but trust me, it was delicious). And I have to give a special shoutout to Alexis, my waitress, she was absolutely amazing! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. I can't wait to come back when the weather breaks to tour the vineyard. If you're looking for a little escape, Villa Bellezza is worth the trip.

You go to the counter to order and get your wine -if that's what you want. They have a nice menu of…read morepizza and a few other Italian entrees, salads and apps. Itnwas just delicious. Second time I've been here. Sitting outside in the piazza us just heavenly. Great service. Super nice people. Highly recommend

Mediterranean pizza in front. Garlic chicken pizza behind. Wine made at the location. They were really good.

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Beautiful sunny early evening!

JimBob's Pizza

3.4(12 reviews)

0.6 mi

I ordered a Stromboli from here. I didn't know it's exstra for anything but . I was like o well…read moreit's gonna be good right...NO...NOPE... I asked for three meats sausage, Exstra sausage, ham ,and olives, peppers, it cost me like 16 tho 17 bucks...it was flasid, limp, and very thin. I don't think viagra could save it.. I got like three sausage balls, and a tiny ham sliced. Looked like it came out a Lunchable..if you have to get a boil here don't add anything . I don't think it's worth it. P.s. I wasn't the only one who ordered one the others with only one thing add Looked the same. The only thing they add was my money to ther pockets...

Look, they have flights of ice cream for $4 and I don't really know what else you want in this…read moreworld, okay? The pizza is pretty decent. I was there for my nephew's birthday and I ate more cheese pizza than him and he's a 9-year old boy so I guess that says something. I'm not sure if it says something about the pizza or about me, but whatever. We mostly played video games and I killed more zombies than he did in the Walking Dead game. He's still way better at Fortnight than I'll ever be so I guess we're even? The ambience leaves something to be desired, but let's be real, if you cared about ambience you wouldn't be going to a place called JimBob's Pizza.

The interior of Jim Bob's on a Sunday at around noon.

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Heirloom Seasonal Bistro

4.5(41 reviews)

51.6 mi

Very quaint little bistro with excellent menu options! Our order too a little long, but super fresh…read moremade it all worth the wait! Recommend for everyone!

The menu really stood out to me! Ton of variety and a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. My…read morefriends and I shared the loaded elote fries, smash sliders, and the Heirloom Reuben, and everything was genuinely so tasty and flavorful. The smash sliders were the standout for me! The nicely toasted buns and incredible garlic aioli really made it shine. I'd definitely order those again! Friendly service and a great selection of food for sharing.

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Mona Lisa's

4.0(308 reviews)

2.4 mi

Amazing local hang out. It's kind of fancy. The foods are great…read more Vibe is amazing. Service is above and beyond. There's even a well curated vintage store next to it But the is crispy pork belly appetizer. It will be super next level if it is served with fluffy hot white rice and maybe Korean soy radish pickle

Cool place, but I have share my disappointment…read more First of all BEWARE of the automatic 18% Tip! The amount didn't bother me, in fact I always tip more than that! it's that no one told me it was there! I'm sure it's on the menu, but the writing is so small on their menus that I really couldn't read the meal description, much less the add tips message that might have been on there somewhere! But either way, I do think the staff should share this information when you get the bill. I've read other Yelpers that didn't see this and unknowingly added an extra 20%. Second, it's very loud in this restaurant, at least at the bar where I ate. A number of large tables are located in the bar area and with the wood floor and high ceilings it amplifying the normal discussions. it was really hard to hear or understand the bartender. (It might be better in the actual dining room). Didn't feel like drinking tonight, so I had an iced tea. Have to say this is one of the few places that I know of that charges for tea refills! (Once again not shared) Nobody (staff) that worked here had a smile in their face. Everybody seemed to be walking around with blank expressions. Sitting at the bar I got to see most everyone that worked there and no one looked like they wanted to be there. My bartender did check in with me to see if I enjoyed the first few bites of my app and then my meal and then again when she gave me the bill. Lastly, the food was not great. The Frites (fries) appetizer was way overdone. The fries were very crunchy and maybe would have been tasty if they were not so crispy. And at $13 they were way over priced. Definitely not worth it. My Merlot Beef was also sub par. The picture on the website shows a nicely presented pasta dish, (in fact I had it picked out before I came). but what I was served was more of a beef stroganoff swimming in a brown gravy-like sauce. . The meat was also overdone, lacking flavor and chewy. This meal should have been served with a spoon, not a fork! Please bring back the chef that made the meal in the picture on your website... that looked a lot better!! I came here on a recommendation from a local, but this was a major let down! Maybe a bad night? Maybe I made bad meal choices, because on the website menu everything looked very good. I did see a lot of people eating flatbread pizzas. That might be your best bet.

Dry Aged Ribeye with Roasted Organic Carrots and Potato Gratin

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Johnny's Pizza Shop

3.4(25 reviews)

1.2 mi

Pizza has been great every time I'm here!! Staff has been very friendly each time we are here. Love…read morethe food!!

Pizza was cold and terrible. Not very friendly staff. The pizza had been sitting there for a very…read morelong time. The cheese was hard. They take the slice and try to warm it back up. This only works if the pizza is somewhat fresh. This one wasn't. I took it out to the car and threw it away. We will never go back.

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New York Slices.. Stromboli, Calzones, Pies, Pasta, & Salads!!

Phil's Tara Hideaway

4.2(342 reviews)

67.7 mi

Absolutely delicious food, service is outstanding, prices are good…read more This is hidden gem. Can't wait for our next visit.

We ate here today for an early dinner!. Phils is a restaurant and Bar in Stillwater,MN built in…read more1928 as a log cabin style. The food is Greek Style with a bit of Midwest Cheeseburger theme. I had a chocolate martini and it was delicious! They drizzled my glass with chocolate syrup and poured it for me, Shaken not stirred. We ordered the Griiled Octopus for appetizer. It was pretty good, It My first taste of this sea fella, so my assessment may not be as fair as others who have had it, it wasn't chewy at all but I do love calamari better! I ordered the liver and onions and was pleasantly surprised at the heaping amount and the beautiful presentation. pretty tasty. The rest of the table ordered cheeseburgers! They have Lots of delicious ingredients , very good cheeseburgers and fries! It was my parent's Birthday! yep Juneteenth ! ! They each got a free piece of Baklava! I also ordered a piece of chocolate cake. It was very delicious. not too chocolaty, just right. Buttery frosting . Yummy. Ambiance was a little noisy, not too bad. seating is not super comfortable. The chairs are a little old and sticky , my body is particular and after 2 hours I was sore. The Waiter was not very friendly and did not seem to like his job. It makes such a difference when you're out celebrating and the server makes you feel unwelcome. It's part of the whole experience and part of what you paying for. Good food, mediocre experience all around . Id probably not come back. Perhaps id try the outdoor seating and give the Martini another go!

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Mary Jo J.

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16 years ago

Olympic Flame in Eau Claire, is THE place to go for AUTHENTIC Greek food. Their hefty portion Gyros are made out of lamb, as a TRUE Gyro is meant to be, with delicious cucumber sauce and onion and tomato slices within fresh, slightly grilled Pita bread. They are to die for! The Spinach and Cheese pie is wonderfully tasteful as well. The flavors bring your taste buds pure enjoyment! The Baklava makes a great dessert to top off a delicious meal. I guarantee there will be leftovers. The atmosphere is friendly, with soft Greek music and beautiful photographs to be enjoyed by all. The owner remembers you by name, and always welcomes you with a smile and a bit of chit-chat. I just wish they had delivery service... :-) read more

Megan E.

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11 years ago

Their gyros are seriously loaded with meat. And the sauce is amazing. But most of all I recommend their spinach pie. It is to die for. The lady who works here is so so nice. For a place that has you order at the counter it is rare to have someone check to see if you'd like a refill, more sauce, etc, but she is on her game. I definitely recommend. read more

Derek T.

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15 years ago

Amazing Gyros here and a fair price. Reccommed ordering and extra shell as they give alot of meat. The salad and bakalava dessert is very good as well. not sure if that is spelled correct at all. read more

Mike J.

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6

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12 years ago

The best gyros you'll find. Llambros is legendary for serving the best gyros for over 30 years... gotta be a reason he's been in business so long! read more

Stacy B.

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6 years ago

They are open for dine in!! The staff was great; food was great and reasonably priced; and everything was very clean!!

Nate S.

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17 years ago

Great gyros at a great price and some of the best fries anywhere

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