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Late Night Eats

3rd Shift’s Pasty Pizza and More

Third shifters have hit the jackpot at this late-night eatery. Choose from a variety of pasties, like the hearty signature Cornish pasty, a crusty, warm pocket filled with ground sirloin and pork tip, carrots, and potatoes. Purchase one fresh, or take home a few frozen ones. Pizzas are take-and-bake, or heated in the store. Pizza dough and pasty crust are prepared from scratch and uses all fresh ingredients. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $5-$20

Eau Claire • 831-7171

 
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Acoustic Café, Eau Claire

This downtown destination wants to make sure no one hungers for lack of a better sandwich. Known for their hot hoagies, the spacious and creative café also has pitas, soups, salads, a number of baked-from-scratch cookies, muffins, and more. Try their gourmet coffees and espressos to wash your meal down. Expect live music on the weekends and outdoor seating in season. Vegetarian friendly, and open late on weekends.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$8

Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com/eauclaire

 
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Acoustic Café, Menomonie

A top notch hoagie shop (everything from corned beef to hummus) that bakes its own bread from scratch, the Menomonie Acoustic Café features a cozy atmosphere and open mic every other Thursday. The trademark high-back booths make it a great place to do lunch, a casual meeting, or to just hang out. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, and open late on weekends.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$6

Menomonie • 235-1115

 
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Albertville Tavern

A casual, family place where the generous Friday fish fry and BBQ ribs are legendary, but the prime rib (served Wednesdays and Saturdays) draws people from halfway across the state. Word has it the bar will serve you the best Old Fashioned in all of Albertville. Outdoor seating and late-night eats (pizza).

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$12

Colfax • 874-6217

 
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Amber Inn Bar & Grill

An "original" bar and grill where the food is prepared right behind the bar, the Amber Inn is a neighborhood favorite. The signature half-pound, all-beef burgers are served up on a toasted homemade roll, and independent experts have officially classified them as "spectacular." Open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 832-0568

 
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Applebee's is a national chain known for "eatin' good in the neighborhood." With a large menu and a modern bar and grill vibe, they're best known for their riblets and oriental salads. Vegetarian friendly, open late, carside-to-go service, and online ordering,

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$15

Eau Claire • 831-1255 • www.applebees.com

 
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Boston's: The Gourmet Pizza

Known for their big menu of pastas and pizzas, plus burgers, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers, Boston's has a sports bar vibe but with gourmet food. Check out their outdoor patio in season. Vegetarian friendly, open late, and free delivery.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$17

Eau Claire • 832-5100 • www.bostonsgourmet.com

 

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Bridgewater Restaurant and Pub

This relaxed and casual yet upscale restaurant is known for their cut-to-order steaks and Bloody Marys. With an attached bar, there is live music Thursday through Saturday. Open late on weekends, vegetarian friendly, and private room.

Avg Price: $6-$20

Chippewa Falls • 723-6941 • www.avalonhotelchippewafalls.com

 
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Buffalo Wild Wings

A family-oriented sports bar with seven giant TV screens and 26 other TVs. Known for their chicken wings with a wide range of sauces, plus burgers, sandwiches, ribs, and more. Outdoor seating, open until midnight, and take out also available.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$15

Eau Claire • 858-9453 • www.buffalowildwings.com

 
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Burrachos Fresh Mexican Grill

Burrachos serves up made-to-order Mexican fare in a fun, contemporary atmosphere. You get to build your own zesty entrées, selecting from fresh meats, veggies, cheeses, and sauces - just start at one end of the counter and let the chefs guide you along. The ginormous burrito is a definite crowd favorite. Open late on weekends, and takes reservations.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6

Eau Claire • 834-1843 • www.burrachos.com

Eau Claire • 835-6195 • www.burrachos.com

 

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Buzzy's Pizza Emporium

Get pizza by the slice or order whole pies. Known for their mac 'n cheese pizza and other specialty pizzas, as well as soup, subs, burgers, chicken wings, and new manjare rolls. Open very late and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$20

Eau Claire • 552-1600 • www.buzzyspe.com

 

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City Limits Restaurant

Located right on exit 45, City Limits serves up classic diner food in a fun atmosphere where the waitresses treat you right and almost everything is homemade. Try the popular desserts (carrot cake especially). Sunday brunch, private party room, banquet services, open late, and delivery available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$10

Menomonie • 235-1166

 
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Culver’s

With a wide range of hearty home-style eats, Culver’s invites you to “Taste How Much We Care.” The trademark ButterBurgers are never made with frozen meat and the North Atlantic Cod is hand-dipped and fried to a golden crisp. The super-thick, creamy custard is made fresh throughout the day. Outdoor seating, open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$8

Eau Claire • 831-1060 • www.culvers.com

Eau Claire • 831-0741 • www.culvers.com

Chippewa Falls • 726-9343 • www.culvers.com

Menomonie • 233-0330 • www.culvers.com

 

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Dana's Bar & Grill - Chippewa Falls

A sports bar restaurant known for great ribs and steaks. Weekdays feature a pizza and salad lunch buffet. Some outdoor seating, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$20

Chippewa Falls • 726-1749

 

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Dana's Bar & Grill - Eau Claire

A log cabin-y sort of sports bar restaurant known for great ribs, steaks, and burgers. Weekdays feature a pizza and salad lunch buffet. Technically located in Elk Mound, smoking is still allowed at Dana's. Some outdoor seating, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$18

Eau Claire • 874-5954

 

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Dean & Sue’s Bar & Grill

Dean and Sue’s is the place for a laidback, good time. Regular patrons love the Philly steak sandwich – beef, cheese, green peppers, and onions piled between two slices of Texas toast. Outdoor seating, private party room, dance hall, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Menomonie • 235-9940

 
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Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s delivers a wide selection of thin, hand-tossed, and deep dish crust pizzas right to your doorstep. They’ve also got breadsticks, chicken wings, and desserts.

Avg Price: $10-$18

Eau Claire • 833-3933 • inos.com

Eau Claire • 833-3930 • inos.com

Chippewa Falls • 726-2626 • inos.com

Menomonie • 232-6333 • inos.com

 
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Dooley’s Pub

A relaxed Irish restaurant and sports bar and relaxed hangout destination. Specialties include traditional Irish food, but American fare like burgers, sandwiches, and wings abound. Some outdoor seating, private party room, vegetarian friendly, and open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$11

Eau Claire • 834-2388 • www.dooleyspub.com

 

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Doubleday’s Sports Bar and Grill

Doubleday’s has been a sports bar and grill destination in King’s Plaza on Eau Claire’s south side for quite a while. A wide range of ages calls it their hangout, and they have plenty of TVs, darts, pool tables, and video games to go around. Burgers are on special all the time, and the calzones are among the more popular menu items. Vegetarian friendly and open late on weekends.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$8

Eau Claire • 833-2255

 

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Eisold’s Irvine Bar

This cozy and spacious tavern features nightly specials and signature menu items such as the Railroader Wrap, jumbo shrimp dinner, ribeye steak, and homemade chips and onion rings. Enjoy buck burgers on Sunday and Monday; come back for all you can eat tacos on Tuesday or wings on Wednesday; fill up on the fabulous fish fry on Friday, or some shrimp and steak for a Saturday surf and turf. Open late, and check out the outdoor patio seating and breakfast.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Chippewa Falls • 720-1280

 
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El Patio

A lively place for Mexican fare. Bring a group a friends for the chimichangas or the sizzling fajitas, packed with tasty onions and peppers. Private party room (Menomonie only), vegetarian friendly, open late on weekends (Water St. only).

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Avg Price: $5-$8

Eau Claire • 855-8590

Eau Claire • 552-5973

Menomonie • 233-1476

 
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Erbert and Gerbert’s

The Eau Claire-based sandwich chain known for their fresh subs and clubs including the Boney Billy, the Jacob Bluefinger, the Comet Morehouse, and more. Plus a good sized selection of soups, chips, and pickles. Vegetarian options, outdoor seating, and open late ('til 3 am!) at the Water Street location.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$5

Eau Claire • 835-9995 • www.erbertandgerberts.com

Eau Claire • 552-1933 • www.erbertandgerberts.com

 

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Erwin’s 19th Hole

Homemade onion rings and French fries cater to the customer at the newly reopened and remodeled Erwin’s 19th Hole. Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and Friday's fish fry are at the top of the heap (and by "heap," we mean "menu choices"). The grill is open til bar time. Outdoor seating is available.

Avg Price: $5-$6

Chippewa Falls • 831-6337 • www.erwins19thhole.com

 
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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

A fun family destination with good music and an energetic staff. From Texas beef brisket to chopped pork to rib plates from four to 12 bones, there's plenty of BBQ to go around. Private party room, delivery, and catering a specialty.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$20

Eau Claire • 835-2227 • www.famousdavesec.com

 
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Fazoli’s Restaurant

A fast food-style Italian restaurant featuring all the classic favorites including lasagna, spaghetti, fettuccine, baked pastas, and more. Try the famous sampler platter to get a bit of it all, and don’t forget about the unlimited breadsticks. Vegetarian friendly and open late on weekends.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$7

Eau Claire • 830-1039 • www.fazolis.com

 

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Fox Run Tavern

Affording diners a great view of the local pines, Fox Run specializes in classic bar food like quarter- and half-pound burgers and hot beefs. If you’re looking for something more exotic, try the homemade pizza. Sunday brunch buffet, outdoor seating, private party deck, catering services, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$8

Eau Claire • 835-6489 • runtavern.com

 

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Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill

A casual newcomer to the eat scene, Fuzzy’s Bar and Grill points to their pizzas with pride and boasts tasty specials every day of the week. Enjoy each Wednesday all you can eat chicken wing and each Friday’s fish fry, stop by for some good eating. Features private party area, open late, and a Sunday buffet.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$10

Menomonie • 231-3899 • www.fuzzysbarandgrill.com

 

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Girolamo’s Court ‘n House Bar

A fun, family-owned bar and grill that attracts a wide range of patrons, the Court ‘n House is best known for its juicy burgers. Other favorites include the Icelandic Cod fish fry on Fridays and the Thursday night karaoke. Open late and breakfast.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Eau Claire • 832-5478

 

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Glen Loch Saloon

A casual saloon serving burgers, sandwiches, homemade pizzas, and a wide array of deep fried stuff. Outdoor seating, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$25

Chippewa Falls • 723-1297

 

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Golden Spike Bar & Grill

This neighborhood bar and grill has burgers that keep the locals coming back for more. Check out breakfast on Sundays. Open late, 250-person banquet hall available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5

Altoona • 552-5526

 
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Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, Eau Claire

Green Mill's full menu is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Among the items are specialty pizzas, chicken wings, large salads, and a number of unique pastas such as the Butternut Squash Ravioli. The bar can mix up an impressive 82 martinis and cosmopolitans. Check out the Sunday brunch buffet, private party room, vegetarian friendly, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$12

Eau Claire • 839-8687 • www.greenmilleauclaire.com

 
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Grizzly's Grill 'n' Saloon

Grizzly’s is a relaxed, family-friendly grill with a bar side full of TVs and games, and a quieter (but still fun) restaurant side. They have a full menu of appetizers, soups, salads, fish, burgers, pastas, wraps, and more. Favorites include the oriental salad, Bear Creek pasta, and the steak-cheese-mushroom sandwich. Open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$17

Eau Claire • 832-6481 • www.grizzlysgrill.com

 

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Hallie Bar and Grill

A popular game day spot, Hallie Bar and Grill also has a full pub menu. Between cheers and boos, grub on over 20 different burgers. The Western Burger gets a cheer, with a half pound of ground beef, bacon, cheese, onion, and barbecue sauce. Check out the Friday night Fish Fry or other daily specials. Open late on weekends.

Avg Price: Entreé $5-$20

Hallie • 861-3870

 
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Haymarket Grill

Contemporary American style cuisine that constantly evolves in tune with the seasons, assuring some of the freshest ingredients in the valley. They feature an extensive lunch menu and dinner is a veritable worldly adventure with customized pastas, steaks, chops, and more. Some of the more popular dishes include walnut burgers, Greek salads, and seafood. An extensive list of beers, wines, and martinis are available. Catering, vegetarian friendly, open late on weekends, and outdoor seating on the sidewalk.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$30

Eau Claire • 552-3400 • www.haymarketgrill.com

 

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Heckel’s Family Restaurant

Heckel’s has a comfortable hometown atmosphere with friendly service. Family style classics like broasted chicken, creamed corn, and big, hearty muffins fill the menu. Breakfast served all day, and open 24 hours.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$13

Chippewa Falls • 723-0844

 

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Hilltop

A long-time neighborhood hangout, Hilltop offers classic bar food like burgers made to order. Check out the lunch specials. Delivery available for large orders, open late, and outdoor seating.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 835-9223

 

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Hipps Pub-N-Grub

The former Oak Wood Bar & Grill whips up everything from burgers and pizza to pasta. The Friday fish fry is pretty popular, as is the Philly Cheesesteak. Also try their broasted chicken with coleslaw, Manhattan bread (spicy garlic bread), and a twice-baked potato on the side. Private party room, open late.

Avg Price: $5-$13

Eau Claire • 834-7822

 
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Jeff and Jim’s Pizza

A laidback pizza joint with lots of extra menu items, including the unique and delicious Manjare Roll – a hot pocket-esque concoction with dipping sauces. As far as pizzas go, the meatastic “Farmer Frank” is a popular pie (beef, bacon, bison, chicken, gyro meat, ham, and extra cheese). Meatless pizzas available, open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$16

Eau Claire • 838-8888 • www.jeffandjims.com

 

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Jeff’s Pizza

A laid back pizza joint with lots of extra menu items, including the unique and delicious Manjare Roll – a hot pocket-esque concoction with dipping sauces. As far as pizzas go, the meatastic “Farmer Frank” is a popular pie (beef, bacon, bison, gyro meat, ham, and extra cheese). Check out the buffet. Private party room, meatless pizzas available, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$16

Menomonie • 231-3131 • www.jeffspizzashop.com

 

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Kyote’s Den Bar & Grill

A classic bar and grill, Kyote’s is laidback and friendly. The trademark Kyote Burger is piled high with cheese and green peppers. Don’t forget about the Friday night fish fry, or the $1 beer special on Sunday. Entire menu available for takeout, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$8

Menomonie • 235-2777

 

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Maple Lounge & Café

A cozy family place that’s open for breakfast and lunch. The homemade chicken dumpling soup is a must, as is the classic roast beef sandwich. Breakfast served on Sunday, private party room, and some food available after 10 pm.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$6

Eau Claire • 552-1998

 

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Menomonie Log Jam

The deep booths, warm colors, and dark woodwork give the Log Jam a cozy, classy atmosphere. But don’t think it’s all posh and snooty; the menu’s signature item – the Lumber Jack Burger – is a half-pound burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried onion slices, and BBQ sauce. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$9

Menomonie • 235-0703 • omonielogjam.com

 
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Milwaukee Burger Company

Though the name might suggest this restaurant is a regional import, it’s not – this is the first Milwaukee Burger ever built. The menu features lots of great burger combinations, giant real cheese curds, and all sorts of tasty drink concoctions. Bestselling patty, the Famous Juicy Lucy, conceals a “molten core of cheese.” Open late, vegetarian friendly, and features live music on Saturday nights.

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Avg Price: Entrée $6-$15

Eau Claire • 834-6503

 
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Mogie's Pub and Restaurant

With shiny hardwood floors, brick walls, and local memorabilia hanging left and right, Mogie’s generates a casual and fun vibe. Lots of classic pub food and a long line of tempting beer taps await, but the crown jewel of Mogie’s menu is a list of excellent specialty burgers. Bring some friends and order the cheesy Spuds o’ Plenty. Outdoor seating, private party room, vegetarian friendly, and open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $7

Eau Claire • 836-9666 • www.mogiespub.com

 
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New York Pizza & Deli

A popular after-bar destination, the unassuming and super-casual New York Pizza and Deli offers a quick stop for Greek favorites like hummus, falafel, and (of course) gyros. They also offer pastas and pizza. Vegetarian friendly, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5

Eau Claire • 835-5000

 
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Norske Nook at Northwoods Brewpub

The hearty comfort food and breakfasts from the Norske Nook combined with the excellent pub grub and micro brews from Northwoods offers a culinary one-two punch capable of destroying your hunger. Check out the elk and buffalo dishes, fried cukes, and various lefse concoctions. Breakfast, outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, and open late on weekends.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$17

Eau Claire • 552-0510 • www.northwoodsbrewpub.com

 
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Olive Garden

The alluring ambience at Olive Garden has played host to many amorous rendezvous, but the restaurant’s Italian fare makes for a good lunch or dinner any day of the week. As zesty Italian music floats in the background, try the Tour of Italy, which combines three of the most popular dishes. Don’t forget to check out the wine list, you old romantic. Vegetarian friendly, and open late on weekends.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$17

Eau Claire • 838-0707 • www.olivegarden.com

 
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Papa John’s Pizza

Home of “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza,” Papa John’s delivers a number of interesting, robustly-crusted pizza pies right to your doorstep. Check out the Spinach Alfredo and BBQ Chicken Hawaiian specialty pizzas. Student specials, open late.

Avg Price: $10-$15

Eau Claire • 839-9393 • www.papajohns.com

 
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Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

Big, comfy booths and a homey feel make Perkins a great place for family dining. From breakfast to dinner, they’ve got you covered. The pancakes are a local favorite and the bakery offers pies, cookies, muffins, and more. Breakfast served all day. Vegetarian friendly, open 24 hrs.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Eau Claire • 834-9911 • www.perkinsrestaurants.com

 
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The Livery (aka Cowtown Saloon)

A humble neighborhood saloon and grill in the historic livery stable building. Accompanying the the old-time feel is comfort food with a modern twist such as the Monte Cristo served on French toast and with a raspberry dipping sauce. Outdoor seating with fireplace, open late.

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Avg Price: $6-$18

Eau Claire • 833-7666

 
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Perkins Restaurant and Bakery

With classic favorites like the Tremendous Twelve breakfast and the Chicken Tender Melt, not to mention seasonal specialty items, Perkin’s has something for the whole family any time day or night. Breakfast served all day. Curbside to-go service, open 24 hours.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Menomonie • 235-2234 • www.perkinsrestaurants.com

 

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Pioneer Grill & Saloon

There’s a distinct party atmosphere most nights at the Pioneer Grill & Saloon. Gourmet pizzas and burgers round out a sizable menu of sandwiches and family-style favorites. Thursday through Saturday, try the tender age steak. Try out their famous all-beef burgers and don’t miss the live music on Saturdays. Breakfast served all week. Outdoor seating, private banquet room, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$11

Menomonie • 235-9927 • www.pioneergrill.com

 

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Pizza Del Re

Known for their plentiful, everyday pizza buffet, most of the locals grew up going to Pizza Del Re for an after-football/baseball/softball/soccer/etc. celebration. It’s a casual joint serving up a classic thin-crust pizza. Private party room, meatless pizzas available, open late on weekends.

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Eau Claire • 834-0703 • www.pizzadelre.com

 
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Pizza Hut

A popular national pizza chain, Pizza Hut offers a family atmosphere at its dine-in locations. A variety of specialty pies, crust styles, novelty crusts, and sides are always available. Lunch buffet available in Eau Claire. Meatless pizza and pasta sauces available, open late, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $10-$16

Eau Claire • 834-5346 • www.pizzahut.com

Eau Claire • 834-1004 • www.pizzahut.com

Eau Claire • 833-1222 • www.pizzahut.com

Chippewa Falls • 723-2812 • www.pizzahut.com

 
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Pizza Hut Italian Bistro

Pizza Hut Italian Bistro offers a more upscale take on Pizza Hut’s usual offerings, updating the eatery’s look with fancier décor and an open kitchen. The 10-inch personal pizzas use a sweeter crust and are available with gourmet toppings. Specialty sandwiches, pasta dishes, and appetizers are also available. Vegetarian friendly, open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7

Menomonie • 235-9044 • www.pizzahut.com

 
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Pizza Plus Eatery

A casual eatery with brick walls and a pressed tin ceiling, Pizza Plus is known for its lunch specials and hand-rolled pizza. All pizzas are made entirely from scratch. Attached to the Bottle and Barrel bar, the restaurant also offers burgers, sandwiches, and other items. Private party area, meatless pizzas available, and open late on weekends.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$21

Eau Claire • 832-8844 • www.myspace.com/thebottleandbarrel

 

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Porter’s

Make sure you take a gander at Porter’s beautiful bar, decked out in rich woodwork (not to mention 12 beer taps). A steak, seafood, and chop house, Porter’s has a classy atmosphere where diners can enjoy everything from upscale suppers to the popular lunchtime meatloaf. Open for breakfast every day, and featuring a worldly menu of Indian, Arabian, and Mexican items. Open late on weekends, private party/meeting room available, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$40

Eau Claire • 855-0856 • adaeauclaire.com

 

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Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge

Connected via a convenient hallway to The Nucleus Café, Racy’s is a loungey coffee shop with an impressive range of brews. Check out the desserts, homemade soups, and astounding menu of distinctive sandwiches. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 834-0000 • www.racysnucleus.com

 
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Ray's Place

People come from miles around just to grab a beer and an excellent hot beef sandwich served on a pile of napkins at Ray's. The optional horseradish sauce (highly recommended) will clear your sinuses. Cheese slices are available upon polite request. During the cooler months, try the signature Spanish stew. The homemade soups – pea or bean with ham – round out the menu. Outdoor seating and open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$6

Eau Claire • 832-3991

 
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Red Lobster

A local favorite for date nights, birthday parties, and get-togethers, Red Lobster offers a huge selection of fresh fish and shellfish. Playful nautical decor sets the stage for favorites like crab legs, lobster, and seafood platters. The cheesy garlic biscuits are a guilty pleasure. Open late on weekends.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$20

Eau Claire • 833-0184 • www.redlobster.com

 

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Red Robin

This energetic and fun chain eatery is known for its gourmet burgers, which come in more than 15 styles, all with bottomless steak fries. Open late on weekends, with the mascot appearing on Tuesdays.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$11

Eau Claire • 834-4438 • www.redrobin.com

 

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Red Zone Sports Bar

This down-to-earth and friendly sports bar offers food that goes beyond run-of-the-mill bar food. While their burgers are worthy of many compliments, the bar favorite is the Philly Cheesesteak. Also serves appetizers such as cheese curds and wings, and homemade soups. Outdoor seating and open late.

Avg Price: $5-$7

Chippewa Falls • 726-3030

 
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Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub

With a family-style pizza place up front (complete with cool diner furniture) and a full-scale bar in the back, Sammy’s is great for lunch, dinner, or a night out. Bring your friends for the House Special – pepperoni, hamburger, kosher salami, sausage, mushrooms, onion, and green pepper – or check out the new broasted chicken. Weekday lunch buffet, private party room, vegetarian friendly, open late on weekends.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$18

Eau Claire • 831-1300 • www.mysammys.com

 

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Schreck’s Place

Burgers and broasted chicken are the big deals at Schreck’s. A no-nonsense bar and grill, Schreck’s is the ideal place to grab a brewski and some pub grub. Private party room, open late, and outdoor seating.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Chippewa Falls • 288-6331 • www.schrecksplace.com

 

Late Night Eats

Sparx Restaurant

Sparx is the ultimate "meat and potatoes" kind of place. Specializing in "incredible burgers and smokin' good steaks," Sparx's menu also includes vegetarian options like Butternut Squash Ravioli as well as signature drinks at their full-service bar. Try the Sparx Burger, a bacon cheeseburger with special Sparx sauce, or one of their many steaks and walk away more than satisfied. Open late, and outdoor patio.

Avg Price: $5-$25

Menomonie • 235-3000 • www.sparxrestaurant.com/

 

Late Night Eats

Stout Ale House

Festooned with 37 TVs and packed with video games, dart machines, and pool tables, the Stout Ale House hopes you have a good time. Casual and fun, the eatery features a full menu of all-American food and a full bar with over 40 kinds of beer. Rent out a special “skybox” to recreate an at-the-game afternoon with friends. Outdoor seating, private party rooms/banquet hall, vegetarian friendly, and open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$16

Menomonie • 233-3333 • www.stoutalehouse.com

 

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Sweeney’s Bar & Grill

A classic Wisconsin bar and grill where the locals go to get a burger or a homemade pizza. Sweeney’s boasts 26 kinds of half-pound burgers, and its relaxed atmosphere puts customers at ease. Open late and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$7

Chippewa Falls • 723-9905

 
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T.G.I. FRiDAY’S

T.G.I. Friday’s is a national chain known for their big food and drink menu. The upbeat and friendly atmosphere is also home to one of the livelier bars in town. Open late and vegetarian friendly.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$19

Eau Claire • 830-1424 • www.fridayseauclaire.com

 
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Tacos Juanita Mexican Restaurant

Eating here offers you enough legitimate street cred to confidently inform anyone within earshot, “If you want real Mexican food, I know the place.” Cooking up food that actual Mexicans eat, Tacos Juanita provides a modest dining room to enjoy signature items like the carnitas pork – slow roasted, juicy pork which can be used in tacos, burritos, and other traditional dishes. Other favorites include the homemade tamales and the posole (pork stew). Also serving Torta Sandwiches (hot subs) with your choice of vegetarian or meaty ingredients. Authentic Mexican breakfast every weekend. Outdoor seating, private party area, carry-out service, catering, vegetarian friendly, and open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$13

Eau Claire • 835-3229

 

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Tailgates Sports Bar & Grill

A classic Midwestern sports bar, televised games are always on the menu at Tailgates. The menu features seasoned half-pound burgers and homemade pizza. The Monday night special – cheap burger, fries, and beer – is a local favorite. Outdoor seating (summer beer garden), private party room, open late (for pizza).

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$8

Eau Claire • 552-1733

 

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Ted’s Pizza Palace

An authentic pizza parlor that crafts its own sausage, sauces, and crust, Ted’s is a family favorite. There’s something for everyone, as the menu also features roasted chicken, hot beefs, and gyros (complete with a creamy family recipe sauce). Games and TVs keep things fun and casual. Meatless pizza and pasta sauces available. Open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$15

Menomonie • 235-0600 • www.tedspizzapie.com

 
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Texas Roadhouse

Upbeat and energetic, Texas Roadhouse is “that place they line dance every hour.” Their culinary claims to fame are hand-cut steaks and award-winning fall-off-the-bone ribs. Their bread is baked fresh all day long, and they make all dressings and side dishes from scratch. Open late on weekends.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$18

Eau Claire • 838-0035 • www.texasroadhouse.com

 
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The Water Street Deli

This combination deli/restaurant/grocery store specializes in Mediterranean cuisine such as falafel, gyros, hummus, baba ghanoush, and chicken kebabs. They also offer traditional American items such as Philly Steak sandwiches and burgers. Open late and lunch specials available Monday through Saturday, vegetarian friendly.

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Avg Price: $4-$10

Eau Claire • 514-4555

 
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Topper’s Pizza

Delivering buffalo wings, grinders, quesadillas, and more, Topper’s ain’t just for pizza. Their specialty pies are topped with everything from pepperoni to gyro meat to steak fajitas to chicken cordon blue. The Topperstix cheese sticks are an appetizer standard in these parts. Topper’s quirky flyers and on-hold marketing spiels are a hoot. Vegetarian friendly and open late.

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Avg Price: $6-$17

Eau Claire • 552-1111 • www.toppers.com

Eau Claire • 833-1111 • www.toppers.com

 

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West Hill Bar

A neighborhood bar and grill serving up burgers and hot beef sandwiches. Open late.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$5

Chippewa Falls • 720-9281

 

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Whiskey Dicks

A warm and welcoming sports bar, Whiskey Dick’s specializes in burgers, homemade soups and sandwiches, a Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib. The centerpiece of the bar menu is the list of Torino-style pizzas – long, calzone-like creations of steamy, cheesy goodness – wraps and boneless wings. Outdoor seating, private party room, daily specials, meatless pizza available, and open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$12

Altoona • 829-3425 • www.whiskeydicks.net

 
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Wigwam Tavern

A casual neighborhood bar and grill with a nice mix of regulars, the Wigwam serves up daily lunch specials like Friday fish fry and their famous creamed turkey over biscuits (get there early, because when it’s out, it’s out). The regular menu offers sandwiches and terrific burgers. Breakfast on Sundays, volleyball court available for private parties, catering services, and open late.

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Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 834-9061 • www.wigwamtavern.com

 

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Yankee Jack's

Whether you're a hungry golfer or just hungry, stop out to Yankee Jack's. The atmosphere is casual, with flat screen TVs, deck seating, and friendly staff, and the food is even better. Fresh burgers, fantastic salads, homemade pizzas, and nightly specials (yes, a fish fry is one of them) will tackle your hunger, and the full-service bar complete with specialty drinks will quench your thirst. Can't decide? Try the unique Crab Alfredo or Reuben pizza. Open late, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $10

Eau Claire • 834-4050 • www.princetonvalleygolf.com

 
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Zanzibar Restaurant and Pub

Deep red walls and rich hardwood accents create a warm and relaxing setting for an exciting, eclectic meal at Zanzibar. The menu contains numerous original dishes inspired by a variety of international cuisines. The most popular item, lavosh, is a thin, cracker bread topped with cheese, veggies, and a variety of meats such as the persian chicken. The bar can stir up over 60 kinds of martinis, and the wine list exceeds 80 bottles. If given the lead time (phone well ahead), Zanzibar's chefs will even create custom meals. Very vegetarian friendly (any meal can be altered), open late on weekends, and reservations recommended on weekends.

Avg Price: $10-$17

Menomonie • 231-9269

 
 
 
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