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

We went here because it was touted and described as a "supper club"…read more 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.

On a quick overnight stay we decide to try Cedar Creek Grill. We were immediately impressed with…read morethe service...quick, efficient and helpful. One of our party is gluten free, and after ordering her food the server came back and recommended a change to insure that the meal was GF. After some delicious local beer and a nice bottle of wine (which was an upgrade over what we ordered as our selection wasn't in stock, and it was sold to us at the same price as our original choice) we ordered our food. Flatbread pizza, grilled salmon (GF) and I had the pasta special. The food was excellent! Not sure if we'll be in this area anytime soon but we would go back to Cedar Creek Grill in an instant!

Ate here with my teenagers on a Monday night. Everything we ordered was outstanding - burgers,…read moreribs, & chicken tenders. Will definitely eat here again in future. Caught some football on TV, service was great.

Great service this time around after the menu refresh! Our server was very friendly and prompt…read moredespite having a large table upstairs. The charcuterie board was an excellent choice for a light meal while the kids eat their dinner early. The lemon dessert was light and delicate with a good balance of sweet and tart from the berries. Good beer from the Saw Mill as usual. Love dim lighting which creates a causal and relaxing ambiance.

The service is absolutely horrific! I give honest reviews, and I need to say that the hostess or…read morethe manager was truly a very awful person. We sat and waited for more than 40 minutes after our so called reservation. We were never asked if we wanted to sit upstairs or downstairs, but he was going to put us at a high top with two babies. That makes no sense at all! My neighbors were even there and asked for a downstairs table as they were elderly and couldn't get up the high stairs. They had to wait for almost an hour to get it. Unfortunately, we didn't even get to try the food, because the wait took so long. When I mentioned this to the manager, he literally yelled at us on our way out in front of everyone. What a wonderful memory of this place. He was a JERK. The place is adorable, but I would highly suggest to make sure you ask your customers if they want to sit upstairs or downstairs and their preferences before you decide to book a large group. Along with that, if you have people waiting for so long, at least offer them a water or something while they wait. I also heard from my Neighbors that their French toast was hard., the wait was long, and everything was overpriced for what you got. I would not suggest going here if you're looking to spend a half a day just waiting for just ok food.

Such a nice place to take our family on a Friday night. First off, their baby reds were very good!…read moreTheir fish fry was good, not heavily breaded, and their baked cod was seasoned beautifully. If you get anything here get the cracker crusted walleye. You will not go wrong! The service was awesome and we will definitely be going again.

The ribs are awesome! Service was good and very nice place to eat…read moreYou can even buy artists pictures

Wonderful Gastropub. The set up of the ale house is roomy and vast, but decorated in a way that…read moreallows each couple or family to have an intimate meal together. The service was top-notch. Our waiter was attentive to our every need had a great sense of humor and made the experience very enjoyable. We had some of their house, specialty burgers, and my wife and I were both very impressed with the quality ,presentation and of course the taste of the meal. We definitely would go back next time we're in town. Great job keep up the wonderful service ,food , and experience. Thank you.

The food was delicious! Atmosphere casual and friendly. We stopped for lunch, driving through…read moreWausau and were very pleased. Ahi tuna appetizer was amazing. Sconni Burger and Fish Tacos were great. Would definitely stop again.

Excellent choice! I wish we would have taken pics of our burgers, but we dove right in. Great…read moreatmosphere, charming staff, excellent beer and food. Highly recommend.

We went on a recommendation from our hotel's front desk. All was fresh and wonderfully plated. The…read morerisotto was flavorful, the street corn was mild, and the burger was cooked perfectly and well balanced. The maple root beer and Ace of Spades porter complemented the meal.

Food is average- not tasty or special. Standard short order cook type flavor. Portions are smaller…read morethan expected for the price. Good service! Nice atmosphere! Unimpressed. Skip it.

Granted this was for a one night only restaurant flip so I have to go back for their normal menu…read morebut this was the best meal I've had in Wausau after living here over a decade! Makes me want a red lobster even more! Despite being a hotel it doesn't feel like it, it's modern, upscale, but casual at the same time. The staff was amazing and attentive! I can't wait to go back for more Flips and to try CHAR's regular menu!

Great SupperClub! We…read morewould definitely dine here again! Portions were generous and food was great!

Classic WI supper club with a beautiful lake view. Our server, Lydia, was on point; not rushed, but…read moretimely. The crab cake was loaded with crab and lightly coated with a zesty tartar sauce. My husband had the baked French onion soup which he really enjoyed; savory yet light. The king cut prime rib followed and made it worth the trip. I had the seared sea scallops. They were tender and the garlic butter was well balanced as to not overpower. A small birthday dessert was brought by Lydia making it the perfect finish to a perfect evening. Thanks Lydia and the entire staff at pinewood!!

This place is our go to for good a great fish fry, everything there is epic and the people who work…read morethere are so friendly and helpful. This place's fun and really nice to bring the entire family too. I truly LOVE their bluegill, but you can't go wrong with anything there.

Passing through stopped for a Friday night fish fry. Service was great, everyone was friendly…read morereally good fish fry and cheese curds fantastic. Highly recommend!

I've been meaning to come here for a while and have heard rave reviews from friends and family. I…read morewas happy to hear that my wife secured reservations for us and another couple to try the restaurant out for the first time. Being the former Basil restaurant space, the interior is more intimate, darkly lit and a sure romantic spot for date night. The waitress was prompt and helpful selecting drinks off of their menu, inclusive of wine, beer and craft cocktails. Everyone at our table ordered a different drink or glass of wine and there were no complaints. For appetizers I ordered a bruschetta, which was served on a very crispy slice of seasoned bread. What was interesting was that the tomato topping (which was perfectly seasoned with basil, garlic and other spices) was served in a bowl on the side to allow everyone to top to their taste preference. It was a nice touch. We also sampled the cheese curds, which held up well to our Wisconsin standards, and a soup which I can't remember the name of but got high marks. Now for the main course. I was not expecting to be mind blown, by my god. The namesake dish, the Osso Bucco, was absolutely phenomenal. The veal was literally falling off of the bone and was easily, effortlessly separated with a fork. I have rarely had meat this tender. On the other side of the bowl was a fantastic risotto and a perfectly seasoned stew of carrots and onions. I did not indulge in the bone marrow, but I have heard it is a delicacy. Altogether this dish was worth every penny, and I will absolutely be having it again. To finish off this fantastic meal we opted for the tiramisu, which was elegantly plated in a creative manner I have never before seen. I enjoyed the wonderful ending to this delicious meal, and when you visit this restaurant I'm sure you will too.

I'll start with why I'm giving a 4 instead of a 5, then we'll end on the positive notes…read more.. I had the seafood stew, and it was quite underwhelming; it was more of an under-seasoned pasta dish. The bay scallops and shrimp were pretty tough and overcooked, BUT whatever whitefish was in the dish was outstanding. My hubby had a Caesar salad and the scallops entree. Both were wonderfully executed. The dressing on the salad was the perfect amount, lettuce crisp, and just plainly done well. And the scallops were perfect. Elaboration would take away from what was just 'muah.' :) Server was attentive, but not overly pushy. Ambiance was low key, quiet, and warm.