Sammy&#x27;s Pizza

I've been coming here for 50 years. Best damn bar in the Midwest. I miss the live acts, but the…read moreambience remains.

A comfortable established tavern to sit or stand around…read more Framed legend Band & singer preformers grace the walls, telling a story of the music and past showmanship that entertained drinker's and jazz fans through the many years of this stand alone eclectic establishment.

Very kind staff. Cheap drinks. Great afternoon hangs.

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Thirsty Badger

4.3(27 reviews)

6.9 mi

Mondays are BOGO burger day. What other reason do you need to visit? The burgers are big, really…read moregood and come with pub fries. This is my Monday go to spot when I'm in town. The staff is always friendly and the food is fresh. They also have great outside seating.

We were in town for a softball tournament and called ahead to see if they could accommodate our…read moreteam. Walking into the badger it was cozy and felt like a cabin. The wait staff was ready and the processed our orders with speed and efficiency. The food is typical bar food with some twists. But was excellent and not typically greasy like you find in these local spots. Would highly recommend and will be back when in town again.

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Ole's Southside Tavern

4.8(4 reviews)

0.4 mi

Differently that hometown bar feel, everyone was super friendly and welcoming!!…read moreEven being alone, made me feel welcome

My kind of bar. Small town feel. I walked in dressed up just a little too much for this joint and…read moregot a bunch of stares. I knew right away it was a good place to be because I am only dressed like this for work. After ordering a couple beers and making small talk I was welcomed with open arms by the initially grumpy older lady bartender. I'm from Minnesota, that makes me a Vikings fan. We had a good natured discussion about that. Long story longer great little bar to spend some time at. P.S. the fact that I am only the second person to review this bar tells you something. Lots of flip phones still.

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Mogie's Pub & Restaurant

4.2(61 reviews)

2.4 mi

Another delicious burger and fries. Service was just ok. Drank a lazy monk, can't go wrong.read more

Stopped in for a quick bite to eat and drink while driving through town. It was our first time. The…read morecheese curds were so good!! We each got a wrap and fries. The wraps were decent. Service was fast!

Buffalo chips

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Sign: The best burgers in town!

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub

4.4(124 reviews)

2.2 mi

A little pricey so I opted for the candied garlic burger, a French onion soup and a couple root…read morebeers. The service was friendly and fast. Ambiance was nice as well. The food wasn't 5 stars but it was more than 4 in my opinion. Next time I might get a steak.

Still a local favorite. It's great whether you're alone at the bar, a booth with your sweetie, or…read morea 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.

Mushroom appetizer

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Wisconsin style sweet old fashioned

Dooleys Pub

3.3(57 reviews)

2.4 mi

A solid choice for big, crispy cheese curds offered in either cheddar or pepper jack. Service was…read moregreat and prices weren't bad at all. Feels more like I'm going to visit a friend who happens to be cooking and bartending than going to a pub. Highly recommend.

I just got back from Ireland last night. I can attest that the Guinness on tap here is the same as…read morein Ireland. Expertly poured. Delicious. Nice selection of Irish whiskey, too. I had the pub wrap, it was delicious. Attentive service! The decor is pub + sports bar.

Impressive Irish whiskey collection

Corned Beef & cabbage to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day. Tasty & bar service great as well.

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Guinea's on tap

The Pickle

2.5(12 reviews)

2.3 mi

I think the music is lit better than all the bars on the street especially when you trying to dance…read moreand catch a vibe

This is your standard trashy college bar. What you see is what you get, and most of these other…read morereviews are holding this place to unrealistic standards. Sure, your feet stick to the floor if you stand in one place for too long, but the drinks are also cheap as heck. My complaint is that they don't have pickle shots. How can you call yourself "The Pickle" and not sell pickle shots?!

John Kuhn stopping in The Pickle for some UWEC fun.

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Amber Inn Bar & Grill

4.1(41 reviews)

2.5 mi

Pretty cool pub. Divey vibe. Plenty of TVs for sports. Plenty of parking. Food is good at…read morereasonable prices. Service is front a bit slow. Decent tap list. A place worth checking out.

Look up "Wisconsin" in a the dictionary and you will find a picture of this friendly neighborhood…read moretavern packed with happy locals all watching the game show channel and dining on the fish fry special. Found a spot at the bar and, after watching the classic Leinenkugel "starry night" sign put on its show and chatting wi the convivial barkeep about "Wisconsin winter weather", had the fish with two sides (salad and fries) and a Spotted Cow on tap. The food set the "pub grub" to a higher level. The panko-covered-fish and fries and generously-sized salad were great. Since the Amber is within walking distance from my apartment, I think I will be making it my Friday night go-to.

Classy

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Jon at the bar

Southtowne Pub

4.0(5 reviews)

1.2 mi

ryan is the best bartender ever. give that man a raise. 12/10 experience first time ever being here…read moreand he made me definitely want to come back.

New neighborhood bar occupying what looks like a small office building. Easy to miss. Bartender…read morewas friendly, place was clean and tap beer was cold. There is no kitchen so the food options are limited.

3rd & Vine

5.0(8 reviews)

3.2 mi

The boards are amazing! Rotating sandwich and salad selections are always a great option. I always…read moreenjoy stopping by for the Sunday vegan special. Beer, cider, and NA drink selections are top notch. Staff is knowledgeable and very helpful!

Finally got to to try this place and I was beyond impressed! The staff were kind, knowledgeable,…read moreand made sure I was confident in my order! I got to sample some things before ordering, which was nice! I of course loved the beer I ordered and the special sandwich!! There's a parking lot and street parking, and is also very kid friendly with a play area, changing tables, and other supplies! If you're in the area needing a bite drink, or a chill place to unwind, 3rd and Vine is a great option!

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Kelly L.

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9 years ago

Hands down the best thin crust pizza in Eau Claire. If you like a little thicker, try the double crust option. It's pricey but awesome. Recommend the 7 topping small on the BOGO night, which I think is Wednesday. Fun trivia and summer beanbags too. read more

Casey D.

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13 years ago

This is by far the best pizza you can find anywhere around Eau Claire (if you like the thin crust) it is the best! The dining area leaves something to be desired, but the quality of the pizza in my opinion totally makes up for it. read more

Beth E.

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3

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13 years ago

I LOVE this place!!!!!! The best pizza I have found around here! A little greasy, but so flavorful!

Jakob S.

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3 years ago

Food is bussin dawg. Straight fire !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex C.

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2

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8 years ago

This is literally the greatest pizza joint on earth.

Don F.

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15 years ago

Great food. Great staff (Claire & Sam).

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GREAT pizza and even better owners and staff!…read more This will be one of our regular stops when we're in Eau Claire!

Ordered a pizza and cheese sticks online to be picked up. When I went to pick up the pizza I waited…read more5-10 minutes just for someone in the back to realize I was standing at the front. Then when the host noticed I was there she was very apologetic but instead of helping me to get my pizza, she made me wait so she could help someone order over the phone. Last I checked when someone calls, you ask them to hold until you help the people actually in the store. I waited almost 15 minutes just to pick up a pizza. There's a couple tables inside with a bar but the vibe is not there. I definitely would not eat in store as there were 2 parties eating inside but they both seemed to not be having a great time. The pizza was good but the crust was falling apart. It seemed like whoever made it was their first time making a pizza. The thin cheese sticks were very good. Overall I'd give this place an average score.

Mancino's Grinders & Pizza

3.7

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Great options, great sandwiches, delicious pizza and great staff! Ordered a personal chicken bacon…read moreranch and a spicy gobbler. Great flavor and quick service (surprisingly for how busy they were!)

I haven't been to Mancino's in almost 10 years but I have been CRAVING it! I had the opportunity to…read moreswing through Eau Claire this week and made sure to stop in. Their new location is perfect for them! They have a nice open kitchen, updated seating space and a massive menu. Tap beers for $2.50 and AMAZING grinders, it is the best food I've had in a while. The pricing is also fantastic for the quality. I got my basic turkey sandwich as a half, and it was fresh and filling, and less than I'd spend at a competitor for something similar but not as good. I cannot recommend enough!

Tony Capony Pizza

4.0

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Absolutely the best pizza, and I eat pizza a lot. My friends agree 100 percent. This is the first…read morereview I've ever written, but I just had to!

It was my first night in Eau Claire and this pizza joint was within walking distance of my hotel,…read morealthough it was only 8 degrees outside. There was nobody in the place except myself and Tony (probably because it was cold out). I was in the mood for some good pizza and it did not disappoint ... probably some of the best pizza I've ever eaten! This place is legit! The sauce is incredible. This will be one of my regular go-tos. Tony is amazing as well.

The Plus

3.3

(54 reviews)

A group of friends descended on The Plus to enjoy an evening of dancing to 90's music, and we…read moredecided to begin with dinner. The wontons were amazing and I enjoyed a delicious deep dish pizza that reminded me of how restaurant pizza tasted when I was a kid - salty, saucy, delicious and utterly satisfying. Excellent food aside, the service was excellent and the bartender served my martini table side (martinis are not their go-to drink but could be - ask for a vodka martini extra dirty with lemon and enjoy. Their lemon drop martini is good too).

Great local place to get good pizza at a reasonable price point. The atmosphere is that of a sports…read morebar/pizzeria with high tops as well as more of a dining experience in the back room. The waitstaff was very helpful and the service extremely delightful.

The District Pub & Grill

3.6

(102 reviews)

Cute place, not too far off the river and within walking distance to a fun dessert stop, but the…read moreservice was less than stellar. It's the type of place you'd like to go and hang out it while watching a game. Menu for drinks is also fun. However, the wait for our food was nearly an hour and it wasn't crazy busy. I came into this experience very excited about the menu, but the execution was disappointing. We ordered "The Spread" with two different types of wings for our kids, along with curds and fried pickles. Our spread came out, after an hour wait, with only one of the wing sauces we ordered and it was not the one they really wanted. The pickles are extremely thin and very heavily breaded so it's hard to taste the pickles amongst the heavy breading. Curds were fine. I ordered the Balsamic Chicken Quinoa Bowl and to my surprise it came out cold. It wasn't cold as if it was made with cold ingredients, it was the type of cold that makes you think it sat for a while before being delivered to the table. If it is supposed to be cold, it should be notated on the menu. After waiting so long for our food we didn't even bother with asking for something else or letting the server know that things weren't right. We just wanted to get on our way to get to our destination. The server never acknowledged the long wait time or offered to do anything to compensate for it, which leads me to believe this may be commonplace at this establishment. I should have taken the warning from other reviews about the poor service, but since they weren't recent we thought we'd give them a chance to redeem themselves and earn a great review. Won't return.

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Cast Iron Pizza

3.4

(10 reviews)

This place could be really really great. The pizza taste really good but the assembly of it lacks…read more If you want to make it deep dish, pile the sauce on top and call it a day. If you want to keep it traditional, put the sauce under the toppings. But a small amount of sauce on top....doesn't hit. The sauce tastes great and I want it in every bite. We bought a 16inch pizza and a 12inch bread stick app. And paid 44$. I don't wanna say it was worth the $$ but idk if I would be making another purchase again any time soon.

Ordered this off uber eats, and it came very very salty. Got the pepperoni deluxe specialty. Ended…read moreup just picking off the pepperonis and eating them. Sad waste of food money. Mexican sprite slapped though lol

Josephine’s Pastaria

3.5

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I saw this restaurant had opened on Facebook and was very excited to try it given there isn't much…read morefor Italian food in the Chippewa Valley. The staff was very friendly when I called to order pickup as well as when I picked my food up. The space is clean with a few tables to sit at for a quick in and out meal. The pasta had excellent flavors, large portions unfortunately the pasta was over cooked and mushy. The tiramisu is the smallest portion sized I have seen , should have been called a tiramisu cup in the discrimination. The flavor also lacking coffee flavor the cookies used were hard yet doughy, definitely not a lady finger. I will not suggest if you want a traditional coffee cocoa flavor tiramisu.

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4.3

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The Next Door Pizza Pub was recommended to me recently by a friend. I went there twice and the…read morepizza was delicious. Unfortunately, tonight, on third time, my pizza was ridiculously overcooked. I usually love the crust but had to discard all of it. When I complained, the cook came out and had the audacity to defend her cooking. The only reason I am leaving 4 stars is because my server adjusted the bill a little. 5 stars to her! The kitchen person should be ashamed of herself for defending a pizza that literally broke apart like a saltine cracker. I'll give them one more chance because I guess "two out of three ain't bad."

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Sheeley House Saloon

4.0

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Really dig the ambience of the old building. They say it's haunted, you be the judge, I didn't see…read moreany ghosts. With great service. There was a new server training in. They were very attentive. The drinks were good. I had the Sheeley old-fashioned, made with Bulleit Rye, a fairly standard Wisconsin style old-fashioned. My ribeye was just a little overcooked and my wife smashed burger was just a little undercooked. The food overall was pretty good. I'll definitely go back. I can't believe I've never been there after all these years.

Historic and spooky saloon, with many ghost stories on the menu! We loved the patio, where flowers…read morebloomed beautifully. Specials were unique and the drink menu thoughtful and creative. Our server was outstanding: attentive and friendly while nonintrusive. We all had generous portions and the customizations were no problem. I was not a fan of the fries, which have a seasoned coating, but to each their own. I should have tried their chips. Would return if I ever came through again.

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