Food was good as hell and the place definitely has a vibe. The biscuits and gravy were flavorful,…read morehot, and filling. My only complaint is that they put the sunny-side-up eggs underneath the biscuits and gravy. I didn't realize it at first, and once I cut into everything, the yolk started running all through the gravy. Some people might like that, but I'd rather have the eggs served on the side so everything stays separate. Other than that, the food was solid, the atmosphere was great, and I still cleaned the plate. I'd definitely come back--next time I'll just be more specific about how I want my eggs served.

We eat and shop a the Coffee Grounds weekly. The menu has locally-sourced options. They offer a…read moreMeal-Of-The-Week. Will & Megan also have an incredible frozen food selection. We always buy the lasagna, meatballs, and meatloaf when it's available. The service is very good. Will, Megan and their staff are happy to answer any questions you may have about their food, cheeses, kitchen ware (pots, pans, knives, and other items), wine, beer & hard liquor (& coffee & cigars). We don't drink coffee, but it's always highly rated in the Volume One's annual Best Of. They have continued the Coffee Grounds legacy and continue to excel. You can eat in their dining area, outside, or next door at Modicum brew pub. It has a great ambiance all around. Meet friends. Meet new friends. We highly recommend their restaurant.

First time in woodmans today. We enjoyed walking the store…read moreand checking everything out. Prices are good, store is clean and folks are nice. We were totally surprised when we got to the cashier and we couldn't use the credit card we had with us. Thank goodness we had enough cash. Probably won't make this place our monthly shopping spot.

Do not shop here. The website prices do not match the in store price and the employees, store…read moremanager and corporate office do not care. The price in the store was 71% higher than the web price and they did not care. They made excuses that they there are too many prices to change all the time. I called and asked that the manager call me. The associate who answered the phone interrogated me wanting to know the reason and other details. When I asked simply to talk to the manager she said finally that she would give him the message. Of course he did not call back. They do not care about the customer.

TLDR: creative cocktail and good menu with a Wisconsin twist…read more I brought my group of 8 family and friends here and everyone loved what they ordered! The menu features a lot of local Wisconsin produce and Wisconsin favorites with a twist, like Baked Cheese Curds (the tomato jam is SO GOOD) and Portobello Poppers with a wild rice and cheddar filling (it was so tasty I couldn't believe it was vegetarian!). Everyone really liked the Chicken Fried Rabbit (obviously, not our veg friend lol). The buttermilk-brined rabbit leg was so juicy and tender. The red cabbage slaw on the side was a perfect pairing. The Candied Pork Belly just melted in my mouth, no joke! And I love that it was seasoned with hoisin sauce and came with some baba ghanoush, which you'd think wouldn't go together--but it so does. For my main, I had the Grilled Ribeye and my bf had the Roasted Lamb. Both were cooked to perfection (medium rare) and both were phenomenal! The chimichurri on the side had some sweet kick to it but the steak didn't even need it bc it was plenty flavorful and tasty. The lamb was so tender and the mint gelee was *chef's kiss*. The Great Lakes Walleye was served on a nice tomato confit brodo and my bf's parents absolutely loved how imaginative it was. We all thought it'd just come out with a side of potatoes or something but the presentation blew us away AND they said it was very lovely. The kids loved their How 'Bout Them Apples pizza, which wouldn't have been my first choice (apples on pizza?!) but it did look tasty! For drinks, I ordered the Seamus (which is basically an old fashioned with Irish whiskey) and my partner ordered the Watermelon Mojito. I couldn't believe he liked the Seamus bc he usually hates old fashioneds but tbf it was a very well balanced cocktail! His Watermelon Mojito was refreshing and yummy (but a little too sweet for me). My bf and our friend both loved it tho! We'll definitely be back again the next time we pass thru Eau Claire!!

Huge thanks to the staff at The Informalist for accommodating a large group with short notice a few…read moreweeks back during our visit to Eau Claire. I think we had approximately 20 people and a couple joined last minute. I know this is not ideal for servers, but it worked out well and again, we so appreciate it! The Informalist was super convenient since many of us were staying at the Lismore Hotel. Since this restaurant is located in the lobby, it was just super easy and the menu has something for everyone. We ordered from both the pizza and regular dinner menu and many of us shared a bit of everything! The truffle fries may have been the biggest hit of all, so don't miss out on those! Pizza is fabulous too. We saw elote fries, a burger, caesar salad, steak and so many other things at our table. My favorite pizza was the Yellow Jacket, which includes red sauce, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, pepperoni, and spicy honey. My least favorite item was the salmon crudo, but the salmon entree was not bad. Ambiance is hip and trendy and feels a bit fancy, but we were all dressed casually. Interesting due to the name of the restaurant, but it works! If back in the area, I'd absolutely return. Enjoy!

Overall a nice place to visit, though a little pricey for what they offer…read more Many of the wines are flavored (and delicious), but may not please a purist's wine pallete. (The apple pue sangria is a must try!) The distillery aspect is small, with only 2 whiskeys, 1 vodka, and 2 flavored versions of the vodka available. The $12 flight for three 3/4oz pours left us feeling lacking. The atmosphere is nice with lots of seating options. There are tables with chairs, bar searing, and a pit group of leather couches around a coffee table in front of the fire. The service was chipper and friendly, ready with recommendations based on what you like.

I had gone with my mother and we did the build your own wine tasting. When you first go in you get…read moreto choose where you sit (which they have a diverse selection), after they had taken our list of drinks all of the tastings came out pretty fast! Wish there were more food options but the wine selection was great!

Small liquor store in the middle of water street. I have a little bit of everything. The prices…read moreare decent. It's near a lot of student housing., Beer, wine, seltzer, cider.

The Brewing Projekt is one of my all time favorite breweries and always a stop when we are in town…read more The space is large and family friendly. They have a rooftop and large patio available too. Always fun events held throughout the year. The staff is always friendly but the real star is the beer! They make the most unique brews and they do them well! I highly recommend the flight so you can try a few. Definitely have to come back soon to try the cocktails!

Really unique and varied beer options. And a super rooftop patio with views of the river. A true…read moreEau Claire gem. No food trucks on the day we were there but we were able to carry in a Little Caesar's pizza from right down the street.

Food was great - Fast Service - Great people - If your looking for a relaxing place to visit come…read morehere

Had high hopes when we walked in: a serve yourself beer wall with 40-plus taps and another row of…read moreciders and similar hard beverages. You get an RFID card tied to your credit card, and you pay by the ounce based on what you pour. Seat yourself, scan the table QR code, verify it, and pull up the menu to order. Looks can be decieving. I started with several small 1-2 ounce pours which I took to my table. Both tasted off - like the glass still had soap/disinfectant or the tap lines haven't been cleaned. I thought Id turn to the food and revisit beers in a few. Once I scanned the QR code, it took a full 2 minutes to recognize it, then spun for a while before loading the table. I accidentally went back and had to start over. For an app based restaurant, you would expect open wifi; it required a password which I didn't see anywhere. When I finally pulled up the menu and ordered, the list was equally underwhelming. My dinner companion from work and I both ordered wraps, which for a low-interaction service setting were surprising high priced since they came with no sides - roughly $16 each - but sides like tots could be added for $4. Im going to guess, generously, that my buffalo chicken wrap had 1.5 to 2 tenders cut up in it. At least the fries didnt disappoint, but the tots had a weird chicken seasoning like coating. Bob - my dining company - has tried more than 180 IPAs based on his untapped app record. He tried 8 samples and couldnt find one that tasted good or right. I had a similar sampling. In the end, I decided to try Michelob Ultra - the beer with the least taste I could think of - and poured a few ounces in a plastic, disposable cup and a few in their glassware. I was hoping to identify the source of the sour, off-taste on ever line we tried. Although I still couldn't decide if the kitchen disinfectant or the tap lines were the source, I can say the two samples, tapped at the same time, tasted different. Neither was good. I had high hopes when I walked in. I wont be back.

The food hear is always solid without just relying on salt to cover mediocrity, and they will…read moreactually cook your burger to order instead of just giving you a medium/well done burger every time. It always feels loud inside, but the patio and upper level can help you escape. I ins supper time usually is busy, but it empties quickly. The Bob Jam was tasty with sweetness of the sauce and leaft arugula form the perfect opening for the punch of the gorgonzola. Salt levels were also good. 5/5 The sweet potato tots are always perfect - crispy outside, mushy inside - and that cinnamon sauce makes a knockout combo. 5/5 I'm guessing around 12 taps with a broad selection and not just the regulars. An 18% "living wage fee" is added to the bill. Burger, tots, and beer totalled $27.

Was considering this place but seeing u add to the bill 18% living wage and then want us to tip on…read moretop of that is just insane! Never will go to a place that does this and I tip extremely well when my server is awesome and I mean WELL! Like 25-30% ! But adding that 18% demanding it makes me angry because sometimes the servers and service and food can be not so good and then us as customers are made to pay that anyways !? No no no no nooo! Terrible thing to add to your business and I'm sure I'm not the only one not liking this .

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.

Charming service all around. We arrived today (Friday) at 5:15 pm without a reservation, yet they…read morewere 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.