What a place. You normally don't find a great restaurant attached to the Hilton Garden Inn. Tried it because the smell outside was amazing. Sat on patio because the inside was packed for a Monday night. Tried several tapas for dinner, favorite was the bread service and Brussels sprouts. Also had the wings but the seasoning was a little overpowering. Came back a second night! Loved the steak sandwich. Ribeye had a great flavor. Recommend the relish on the side if you're not into heat. Service was great tonight. I do want to mention the beer selection on draft is great since most are local. read more

Nice outdoor patio & good friendly service but the food simply wasn't up to par for the prices. They have a seafood boil pasta on the menu & it's a fun idea but pasta with potatoes & corn was a peculiar 3-starch recipe. Everything we ordered was just ok and we were glad we didn't order the pricier entrees - some were $50. We would go back for a glass of beer or wine but probably not to eat unless we heard about a change in the kitchen. Lots of potential here though! read more

Got the margarita pizza ($16) It was delicious! I also got a bowl of soup ($11) with a side of French bread($2), also delicious but a bit overpriced and a smaller portion than I would expect. The girls at the check-in desk were so sweet and helpful! Would definitely be back. read more

Ordered the filet, medium. The inside was raw, but i didn't notice at first as I was wating around the edges. I asked to have it cooked more but they said no because I had cut it up (trying to find pieces cooked enough to eat). Was offered a free dessert. But the steak was gross and after looking at the photo I took, the tendons in the steak made it even worse. I'll never order steak there again! Yuck read more

Great experience! Our server marsha was very nice and attentive. I ordered the tropical chicken and it came out a little under done at first but after bringing it up they got me a new plate and comped a dessert for me which made up for it. The chicken was delicious! read more

Van Acre - Tropical chicken and summer martini - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

We went here because it was touted and described as a "supper club". This is not a supper club. It is a restaurant attached to a hotel. There is as a large sports bar with games playing but, that is not why we came here. We made reservations and still had to wait. When we were seated, it was at a high-top in the bar area with a very wobbly table. We asked to move to a regular table which was done "after they cleaned one off. So..... I would expect some bread and butter at the table. When we asked they said they didn't "do that" they did make us some burnt pieces of toast with olive oil. It was gross. What I will say, and what saves this review at 4 stars are the chefs working on an old school wood burning adjustable rack system with an open to see galley and cooking the steaks to absolute perfection. read more

Van Acre - Filet with the assorted stuff that came with it - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

We had reservations for Thursday night and it's a good thing we did because it was really busy. Even with it being busy, the service was good. We ordered the bread plate to start and some drinks. I ordered the bison lasagna. It was pretty good, however I wish there would have been a little more with it. The rest of our party had salads and the salmon, all which they said was good. The atmosphere is lovely and they even have outdoor domes that look fun. I'd be back. read more

Van Acre - Bison Lasagna - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

This place is incredible! At first I thought how good can a restaurant be if attached to a hotel. I was very wrong. From start to finish this place was amazing and the food was 10/10. Highly recommended. I will 100% be back read more

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Went to Granite Peak for skiing on a weekend and had dinner at this restaurant. This is at the Hilton Garden Hotel. This is a very high class restaurant and the service was excellent. They were able to give us a private room for our large group. They had excellent cocktails and the food was delicious. Several appetizers we had were all excellent. One of the best Hilton garden restaurants we have been to. read more

Van Acre - Bar - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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The best in Wausau!!! Best service, atmosphere and food, by far! The steaks are better than the "steak houses" around here, because they are done on wood fire! read more

We had an incredible igloo experience as well as pre-dinner cocktails at the bar. Hosts, bartenders, and our server were all very personable and we had awesome customer service! We felt very taken care of and welcome! Cocktails are craft made and top-notch! The igloo experience is fantastic - even your own speaker for the table to curate tunes! Food was fabulous as well - everything we ordered was perfect! Love the flatbreads! Thanks for an incredible experience- we made great memories! This is a big city experience in a small town - totally impressed! read more

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We were in Wausau from MKE for a night to hike at Rib Mountain and found this place through Yelp. Our server, Rob, was great - friendly and knowledgeable and on top of everything - and the food was seriously delicious. We had the Brussel sprouts to start, the tomahawk pork chop and the short rib entrees and all were exceptional. The cocktail menu was well crafted and the two we ordered were good. We didn't expect to be this impressed. If we were closer, we would be regulars here. read more

Van Acre is a restaurant within the Hilton Garden in. There is ample parking and plenty of seating inside, at the bar, and they even have a nice patio for the warmer weather. I visited twice recently when I was home visiting Wausau for a week. The first time was for dinner. Our server was very kind, even bringing us a pitcher of sparkling water when we both ordered it, so we could have more if needed. The drinks here are pretty solid & look really nice. I got the Garden Gimlet as I really love celery and cucumber. It was very refreshing. The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were fantastic. I got the Salmon medium rare which was cooked to perfection. I really enjoyed the flavors of the smoked beet mousse, cabbage and saffron shiitake pearled couscous. This plate was very good. The 2nd night I went back just for drinks. We had a great time and I enjoyed Nutty Sidecar & a glass of wine. The food here is really good and the service is as well. I think this might be my favorite place to dine in Wausau. read more

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High class (but pricey) steakhouse. The experience was just over the top my steak was done perfectly and flavorful and tender. The sides were amazing the staff were very professional very attentive. This will be my go to steak house. read more

Stayed here on business with a coworker, and ate both dinner and breakfast. Both were fantastic. The service was so friendly, from absolutely everyone I was in contact with from both the hotel and restaurant. My coworker stays up here about 1x a week and refuses to stay anywhere else, and regularly brings clients here. The price and quality of the food is stellar, and the whole hotel and restaurant are gorgeous. Outdoor seating options as well if the weather is cooperative. I would HIGHLY reccomend this restaurant as a stop, for a drink, food, or full stay! If I am in the area it's a for sure stop. Lots of seating options, from tables, to cozy booths, outside, comfy bar & high tops, and I hear they even have outdoor igloo/tent options in the winter. read more

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Awesome service, amazing food, wonderful ambiance and fantastic experience! It was our anniversary and the staff went out of their way to make everything perfect, we'll be back! read more

This is the best restaurant experience in Wausau. I have been here many times over the last few years and needed to add a review. The service and atmosphere is great. Van Acre does great work at mixing comfort and relaxation with higher end feel and service. The smoke plate has it all for appetizers and the dates need to be tried. The burgers, sandwiches and wood fired pizzas are delicious and reasonably priced for a place like this. The scallops are crazy good and the best tomahawk pork chop I've ever had. Wood fired steaks are great too if you want something more up scale. You can have a great meal if you want a burger and a beer or a fine dining experience. The main dining room is busy and has a great vibe. There is a private dining area if that is more your style. Van Acre is where it is at in Wausau. read more

This restaurant is inside the Hilton Inn. I ordered the Angus Ribeye. It was delicious! I did wished there was a but more veggies on the side. Pricey but you're paying for quality. Service was great. Everyone was super friendly. read more

Van Acre - Angus Ribeye - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

This is a nice restaurant inside the Hilton Garden hotel. It has a conference room too for work dinners. Food is good although it's on the heartier side. I had the Van Acre chip salad which was doused in creamy dressing and bites of sausage. I felt like I was eating a creamed salad! Main course was salmon with polenta. The portion is very generous and the salmon was perfectly grilled. However, the polenta tasted very heavy. Loved the S'mores cake! Overall, this place would be good for a nice evening out if you like hearty dishes. read more

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Food- excellent! Drinks- excellent Staff- excellent Building- Cool Like the little summer patio too The only potential issue I see is price. It's not cheap. May not be a deterrent for families coming up for ski weekends or business travelers but could hurt them becoming a go to for locals. read more

Yelp ask the question: What went well? The answer to that is simple: Everything. The Harvest Arancini was absolute perfection to start the meal. The best, and most surprising, part of the starter was the horseradish maple syrup which complemented the dish perfectly. The staff has a perfect blend of attentive but not so much that it is intrusive to the dining experience. The Date & Duck pizza was superb. The ingredients were perfectly paired together. The Cacio e Pepe was surprising at how good it was, and under the advice of the chef added a little red pepper flake to kick it up a notch and was amazing with a little bit of spice added to it! Finishing our evening with the Autumn Dreams cake was amazing. Highly recommend giving Van Acre a visit. read more

I have never had a better breakfast anywhere and breakfast is my favorite meal. I would highly recommend this place for breakfast. I did not have a lunch or dinner here. Quality, real butter, Nueske bacon, eggs cooked the way you order them. Makes me want their breakfast right now! If you are in Wausau, WI and it's breakfast time...go now! read more

Van Acre - The best breakfast with the most quality ingredients I have found at a restaurant. - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Great food along with the service. I will be going back for sure The alcohol drinks where especially tasty

Luke was our server and was the best service we had in a very long time. Knowledgeable and attentive. Food recommendations were on point. Thank you for a great experience! read more

Van Acre - Tomahawk Pork Chop is like no other. An absolute must. Best ever! - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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Had an amazing meal with a beautiful view. We were tucked into a sweet little corner booth, where we could enjoy some privacy. Warmly greeted, and the service was excellent. Will be back to celebrate another happy event soon! Everything was superb. read more

We went here for a family dinner and could not be happier with the decision. Amazing food, great service, and l wonderful atmosphere. The flavors are unique but bold. Our waitress was amazing. We will be going back. read more

Van Acre - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Incredible! Very very good place. I eat here every time I stay at the hotel, and it never lets me down. It makes the best drinks and has the best food of almost any restaurant that I travel to. read more

Absolutely incredible experience here. The food, the ambiance, and the service were all outstanding. They cook on Argentine wood fire grills which is a new thing in this area and the chefs are very adept in this cooking technique. We had the Brussels sprout appetizer that was amazing. My wife had the rib eye and I had the lamb chops and both were outstanding. Highly recommend a stop here! read more

Van Acre - Argentine grills! - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Every time that I've visited Van acre, the entire staff has been beyond friendly and happy to be there. Last night the manager or gentleman that was seating people was kindly able to seat us due to a cancellation and it was so appreciated being bumped ahead of our original reservation. The food, drinks, server, and ambiance were 10/10! read more

Well, I really wanted to like it, but the bar opens at four the kitchen doesn't open until five and my son and I were too hungry to sit there and drink for an hour. The wine list looks nice though, and I'm excited to come back and try the menu. read more

This restaurant apparently opened in September 2021 and I'm shocked there's no reviews on it yet here on Yelp. Absolutely phenomenal restaurant. We had the Angus Ribeye and the Roasted half Chicken. Both excellent meals. The kitchen is in plain view and you can see everything being made. Extremely friendly staff, very modern and rustic scenery inside with an option to reserve outdoor igloos during fall/winter time. Had I known this would be the first review I'd have taken more pictures! Hopefully someone else can add onto this review. 10/10 HIGHLY recommended Van Acre if you're stopping by in Wausau or staying the weekend at Granite Peak!!! read more

Van Acre - Roasted chicken dinner. - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

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This is the best place I've been in Wausau so far and it's connected to the HGI where I stay. Cheese curds are superb. Pizzas are top notch. Salads are fresh. Tomahawk Pork Chop is best pork chop I've ever eaten. Still moving through the menu, but everything has been great. Wine is chilled which makes a huge difference. Service is superb from hostesses, servers to bartenders and managers. read more

Amazing atmosphere and basically farm to table fresh. You won't find an experience like this anywhere else in the Wausau area. 10/10 recommend you give it a try! P.s. the shortbread pudding is to die for. read more

Wausau deserves a place like this. Upscale, non-supper club, good vibes with staff that is clearly making effort to give diners an enjoyable experience. However, it is on the pricier side, especially for Wausau. Came for our Anniversary and the front of the house called ahead to see if they could do anything special for the occasion. Also had a card waiting for us at the table. Our server, Jacob was attentive and had good recommendations. We started with the bread service, and drinks - the wife really liked the watermelon spicy margarita. My hazy IPA was just OK - needed citrus IMO. As entrees, we had the salmon and filet. The steak was great and juicy, perfectly cooked, as were the potatoes w/ onions that came with it. Salmon was also flavorful and unique, but the 'slaw' on top was a bit wilted and forgettable. Dessert menu is small, but the torte was good, not too sweet and had a nice raspberry compote. Overall very nice and memorable experience. read more

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Food was delicious!! Great service and the ambiance was on point. The dates wrapped in bacon were so good. Highly recommend them.

One of the best restaurants in Wausau. Ordered the pork chop. 3 out of 4 in our party ordered it. It was pricey but it was the best pork chop I have ever eaten. All 3 of us agreed we will be back to eat at this restaurant again. It is a pretty restaurant and very relaxing. Quiet with outstanding service. Love that you can make reservations. Also the 4 th party member order pizza. It also was delicious. That person is gluten intolerant and the comment on the pizza was that it was a homemade crust and not one that was frozen first. Great experience!! read more

First time at Van Acre and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was amazed at how good the food was. I tried the grilled salmon with risotto and it was so delicious I craved it again and again! The service was great. They greeted you with a smile and always made great recommendations. The ambiance was cozy. For dinner it was just the right amount of dim. The booths were cozy and I loved the patio (outdoor seating area) it was spacious enough to have out meet and greet event. I would definitely recommend. read more

Wow! Gaige was my server. He was awesome. I was in town caring for my 72 year old father who fell from a ladder up in three lakes. I had a whistle pig whisky to start, tomahawk pork chop with door county cherry glace and the en route Pinot Noir from Far Niente. The food and service was over the top excellent. I live in Iowa and know good beef and pork. The chop was to die for, I thought I was dreaming. If you are looking for a place to stay and eat for the night, I cannot imagine a better spot in central Wisco.it's in the Hilton but is literally the best restaurant for a middle level hotel (it's connected but I'm assuming local owners) I have ever had. Puts the Hilton in Chicago or SF to shame. read more

Van Acre - En Route Pinot Noir from Far Niente, Sonoma County. - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

we love this restaurant. the food is excellent, the atmosphere is outstanding and the wait staff is exceptional. our waitress, Britany was so helpful in making our dinner selections. we always stop here on our annual trip to the North Woods. You won't be disappointed. our breakfast was a hit. try the cinnamon roll French toast. read more

Van Acre - Cinnamon Roll French Toast - American Near Me - Wausau, Wisconsin

Great food. Service was fantastic. Would have given it 5 stars but you were out of a couple dishes that we were really looking forward too and it was early in the evening. Poor planning and inventory control read more