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29 Pines

A classy yet casual eatery serving up an eclectic and surprising mix of main entrées, as well as burgers, steaks, and seafood. The Sirloin 29 is a crowd pleaser, charbroiled and seasoned with a blend of 29 spices. Hot lunch buffet with soup and salad is served on weekdays, and a roasted chicken buffet is available Sundays. Open for Sunday brunch, private party room, banquet services, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$15

Eau Claire • 874-2929

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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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420 Internet Cafe

Eclectic décor, bamboo floors, and soothing colors are the backdrop for 420 Internet Café's full-service coffee bar and sandwich shop. Try the signature gyro sandwich or the popular chocolate truffle mocha drink. Internet stations, outdoor seating, private party services, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$5

Eau Claire • 833-2297 • e420.com

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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.

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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$6

Menomonie • 235-1115

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Altoona Family Restaurant

American food in a simple family atmosphere where breakfast is served all day and homemade specials are the norm. AFR is popular for fish frys on Friday nights. Sunday brunch, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$9

Altoona • 830-5000

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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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Asia Palace

An expansive Asian buffet featuring all-you-can-eat sushi, a full bar, and enough food to send you home full. Try the crayfish, coconut shrimp, egg-rolls, and other tasty Asian dishes. They also have a salad bar, prime rib, steak, pizza, and other American choices. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $7.50-$9.50

Eau Claire • 552-5883

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Asian Café

A calming, quiet place specializing in dishes from southeastern Asia, including China, Thailand, and Laos, the Asian Café uses fresh ingredients to prepare dishes right when they are ordered. Try the Pad Thai and/or the egg rolls - stuffed with pork, veggies, and bean threads. Lunch buffet Tuesday through Friday, catering services, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $6.60-$9

Eau Claire • 852-0552

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Azul Tequila

An inviting interior and large, reasonably priced portions of their Mexican dishes – almost all of which, from the nachos and tortillas to the salsa and guacamole, are made fresh every day. The signature "Fajita Special" combines sizzling chorizo, chicken, beef, and shrimp with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, and tortillas. Very vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $4-$9

Eau Claire • 833-0200

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Bake 'n' Brew Cafe

Everything is homemade at this laid back bakery and café. Bake 'n' Brew Café is known for their cinnamon rolls, salads, and sandwiches. There is also a “lite” menu available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$6

Chippewa Falls • 720-2360

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Blind Munchies

Open Tuesday through Friday, Blind Munchies features a full coffee bar, a from-scratch bakery, and fresh sandwiches made to order. Try their homemade pizzas, and keep an eye out for their live music every other Friday and B-movie nights. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$5

Menomonie • 235-9300 • www.streetlevel.uwstout.edu/theblindmunchies/hello_coffeehound.htm

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Blue Moon Family Restaurant

With a menu that’s seven pages long, finding something you like at Blue Moon shouldn’t be a challenge. They’ve got everything from Greek (spinach pies) to Asian (great stir-fries) to Mexican, and of course, family-style American classics. Breakfast is popular, but don’t miss the dinner specials, such as the fish fry. And check out the homemade cinnamon rolls, said to be “bigger than a plate.” Breakfast available all day long, reservations available for larger parties, very vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

Eau Claire • 833-8036

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Blue Moose Grill & Steak House

This Southern influenced restaurant is an old school kind of steakhouse. Right away customers will notice a moose up on the bar and some chainsaw-carved grizzly bears. Comfort your palate by the fireplace with some pecan chicken, barbecue ribs, or sweet potato pancakes with maple or honey butter. Catering is available as well as banquet rooms, Sunday brunch, and vegetarian options.

Avg Price: $15-$35

Bloomer • 568-2687

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Bresina’s Old Home Restaurant

A quality, plain Jane, working class joint where everyone is welcome. Known for good home cooking, homemade hashbrowns, and their potato dumplings. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$12

Chippewa Falls • 723-7973

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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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$15

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

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Burgandy's Restaurant

Quiet fine dining attached to the Plaza Hotel and Brewski's bar and grill. Known for their popovers and Friday night fish and shrimp buffet. Lunch buffet weekdays and brunch buffet on Sunday. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$22

Eau Claire • 834-3181 • www.plazaeauclaire.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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The Cabin on Grand

Nothing comes out of a can at The Cabin on Grand in Chippewa Falls. These fresh-obsessed cooks pack their ingredients into dozens of specialty omelets, which are served all day. Slather some apple butter or syrup on their popular potato pancakes, or delve into an Eggs Benedict. The comfortable, homey downtown diner welcomes vegetarians as well, offering a number of veggie omelets and quesadillas. Wireless internet available.

Avg Price: Entrée $4-$8

Chippewa Falls • 723-4025

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Camille's Sidewalk Café

Camille's fast, casual dining offers an all-day breakfast, wraps, grilled paninis, sandwiches, salads, pizza, coffee, and smoothies. They feature their own brand of soup and salsa, and offer catering services. Outdoor seasonal seating, breakfast, and private area available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7

Chippewa Falls • 833-2233 • www.camillescafe.com/

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Cancun Mexican Grill

A classic Mexican restaurant featuring a south-of-the-border atmosphere and all the favorite dishes including fajitas, chimichangas, and more. Vegetarian friendly and a private party room.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$10

Chippewa Falls • 723-7007 • www.cancungrills.com

Eau Claire • 552-8011 • www.cancungrills.com

Eau Claire • 830-0211 • www.cancungrills.com

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Casa Mexicana

A Mexican restaurant featuring a festive vibe and all of your south-off-the-border favorites, including seafood, fajitas, chimichangas, and more. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$10

Chippewa Falls • 726-2315

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China Buffet

A plentiful buffet of classic Chinese food guaranteed to send you home full. Try the House Fried Chicken, the coconut shrimp, and other tasty seafood offerings. Private party room, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $6-$8.50

Chippewa Falls • 726-9886

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China Buffet

A hot buffet offering Asian favorites like fried rice, spring rolls, barbecued chicken on a stick, and all the crab rangoon you can swallow. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $7-$9

Eau Claire • 552-1198

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Cicione's

A casual and homey place that virtually takes you to old world Italy with its rustic decor and atmosphere. A wide array of Italian (and American) dishes are available, with their Cajun pasta and Philly cheese steak sandwich among the most popular. Don't forget the warm bread and special butter spread. Takeout and catering available. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$15

Eau Claire • 833-8939

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The Coffee Grounds

Is a casual, European-style café plopped into the middle of a gourmet food-coffee-beer-wine-cigar-gift shop, The Coffee Grounds offers a variety of baked goods, homemade soups, and fresh unique sandwiches. Their menu is always evolving and you can order lunch online. Also, don't forget about the coffee as they roast their own beans. They have outdoor seating and vegetarian friendly foods.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$8

Eau Claire • 834-1733 • www.thecoffeegrounds.com

Eau Claire • 797-2198 • www.thecoffeegrounds.com

Chippewa Falls • 797-2370 • www.thecoffeegrounds.com

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Cravings Coffee Shop

With Olson’s ice cream, a bakery with fresh bread, specialty cheeses and meats, and take-and-bake pizza, the name “cravings” suits this coffeehouse perfectly. In a relaxed atmosphere with a fireplace and waterfall, Cravings also has outdoor seating.

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Menomonie • 231-2222

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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.

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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The Creamery Restaurant & Inn

A strong commitment to seasonal, local, organic ingredients makes for memorable noshing at The Creamery. They serve dinner and weekend brunch on the screened in terrace, or in the dining room and tasting bar. The Brick House Bakery and Café offers espresso, organic teas, and baked goods made with whole grains and organic flour. They’ve got casual fare for breakfast or lunch in a cool setting with Wi-fi access. Plenty of meeting space available. They also feature 12 inn rooms with king sized beds, double whirl pool tubs, and natural views to landscaped gardens or woods.

Avg Price: Entrée: $18-$30

Downsville • 664-8354 • www.thenewcreamery.com

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Draganetti's Ristorante

A family tradition of Italian excellence with a reputable local history dating back to 1982. Enjoy their casual/upscale atmosphere by starting with appetizers and salads, then choosing from chicken, fish, veal, beef, and a vast array of pastas and sauces - plus seasonal specials. Don't forget about their famous pizzas including the Pesto, the Commissioner, or a build-your-own masterpiece. Private party room, catering available, seating on an outdoor deck, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$20

Altoona • 834-9234 • www.draganettis.com

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Duncan Creek Wine Bar and Grille

Customers have compared their dining experience at Duncan Creek to that of a casual, metropolitan bistro. This eatery features a nightly special along with signature dishes such as the pan-seared halibut, the chicken messina stuffed with mozzarella and goat cheese and topped with a tomato vodka sauce all over ricotta ravioli, or the caramel fried banana dessert. More than 70 varieties of wine to choose from, vegetarian options available, and outdoor seating.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$19

Chippewa Falls • 723-7000

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The Edge Pub & Eatery

New to the Chippewa Valley, this casual dinning restaurant offers a spacious bar and outdoor deck overlooking Lake Wissota. Whether you come here to eat their fish fry every Friday or prime rib on Saturday, The Edge is a relaxed gathering spot that in summer even allows customers to park their boat and eat! Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $5-$19

Chippewa Falls • 723-2400 • edgeonwissota.com

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Egg Roll-Plus

The menu at Egg Roll-Plus hops from Thai to Vietnamese to Laotian to Chinese cuisine, all in the span a few modest pages. The special stir-fries and gargantuan bowls of rice-noodle soup are hot items, but the namesake egg rolls are worth the trip alone – enjoy a few in the modest dinning area or take some home for the whole family. Vegetarian options and delivery available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 832-6125

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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).

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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$5

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

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

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Family Farms Market

Just 20 minutes south of Eau Claire, Family Farms Market offers an exciting menu made with fresh ingredients. Try their gourmet sandwich or wrap, fresh salad, homemade soup, or delicious desserts. Sit by their fireplace and enjoy your favorite specialty coffee, wine, or microbrew. Customers can find natural and organic products as well as some of the best cheese, produce, and meat Wisconsin has to offer. Offers a private banquet facility and party room, and vegetarian options.

Avg Price: $10

Eleva • www.familyfarmsmarket.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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Fischer's On The Green

A casual to dressy upscale steak and seafood restaurant with a great view. Known for their dry-aged steaks. Private party rooms available, some outdoor patio seating, vegetarian friendly, and catering available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $17-$35

Altoona • 832-9711 • chersgreen.com

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Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant, Eau Claire

A Chinese takeout and delivery joint offering a host of standards – everything from vegetable lo mein to deep-fried chicken wings. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$7

Eau Claire • 833-0088

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Fortune Cookie Chinese Restaurant, Menomonie

A casual place for Chinese featuring a long lineup of the usual suspects – chow mein, sweet-n-sour pork, cashew chicken, fried rice, and so on. Popular items include the chicken broccoli and the aromatic chicken. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$6

Menomonie • 235-3532

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Foster Cheese Haus

Foster Cheese Haus supports all the bounty grown and produced in Wisconsin as they support the food & family farm movement. The menu changes biweekly. Try their Oktoberfest Beer Cheese Soup, served with homemade bread, or their made-to-order pizzas, and for dessert try some locally made ice cream. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $5-$14

Osseo • 597-6605 • tercheesehaus.com

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Galloway Grille

A classy yet casual place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Decked out in historical photos and memorabilia of downtown Eau Claire, Galloway Grille is known for great burgers and signature salads. Private party/meeting room available, vegetarian friendly, and outdoor seating.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$10

Eau Claire • 514-0751 • lowaygrille.com

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The Goat Coffee House

A relaxed, full-scale coffee house offering an eclectic selection of fresh sandwiches, The Goat sports an interesting mix of furniture and décor. All sandwiches are prepared with sauces from Silver Spring. A vegetarian delight is the Green Olive Twist (hummus, green olives, onion, and Swiss). Check out the fruit smoothies and cold, blended coffee drinks. Outdoor seating, private party room, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$6

Eau Claire • 831-4491

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Godfather’s Pizza

Godfather’s is the home of thick and cheesy pizza pies. Popular menu items include the local favorite Taco Pizza (taco sauce, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions). Weekday lunch buffet, private party room, meatless pizzas available.

Avg Price: $10-$17

Eau Claire • 830-9362 • www.godfathers.com

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Golden Dragon

All of your Asian favorites available for dine-in, carry-out, or delivery. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$6

Eau Claire • 552-2790

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Golden Leaf Café

Gourmet organic panini sandwiches are the specialty at Golden Leaf Café, where you’ll also find homemade soups and salads. There's no need to wait for dessert; they also sell Norske Nook pies (whole or by the slice). After eating, peruse the connected specialty shop for wine, food stuffs, and tea. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly (some high quality, natural organic foods).

Avg Price: Entrée: $6.50

Menomonie • 231-5323 • www.goldenleafcafe.com

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Grand Avenue Café

A quaint (and popular) little café known for their sandwiches, quiches, homemade soups, and bread pudding. Vegetarian friendly, breakfast, outdoor seating, and brunch everyday.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$7

Eau Claire • 831-1100

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Great Wall Buffet

One of the Valley’s larger Chinese buffets, the Great Wall places a wall of food between you and the door. In addition to the standard Chinese dishes, the restaurant features a “Mongolian Barbeque” style grill where you can select ingredients and sauces to be stir-fried before your hungry eyes. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$10

Eau Claire • 838-9666

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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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Harmony Corner Café

This relaxing coffeehouse and sandwich shop has a menu full of fair trade, organic, and local eat- and drink-ables. Most everything is homemade, from the baked treats to the paninis, soups, and salads. Have a cup of joe or tea and enjoy live music on weekends and rotating regional art shows. Seasonal outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, and back room available for parties.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$7

Eau Claire • 838-8760 • www.harmonycornercafe.com

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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.

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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High Shores Supper Club

Home of “fine dining in a casual atmosphere,” High Shores is nestled on the edge of Lake Wissota. The kitchen cuts the trademark steaks by hand and menu favorites like the blackened ribeye and stuffed fillet mignon just might turn you into a regular. Seafood options like perch, blue gills, crappies, king crab, tiger shrimp, and salmon won't hurt, either. If the weather’s nice, motor up to one of the restaurant’s lake docks. Ask about the dinner cruise. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, private party pavilion.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$20

Chippewa Falls • 723-9854 • www.highshores.com

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Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub

Rich, worn-in woodwork threads across the walls of Houligans - take a seat at the bar, or in the cozy dining area. It's a great place to grab a beer and a hearty meal. The menu offers a top-notch selection of steaks and seafood, but the Candied Garlic New York Strip is the big crowd-pleaser. Outdoor seating, private party room, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $12-$32

Eau Claire • 835-6621 • www.houligans.net

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Jade Garden

A large Chinese buffet featuring row after row of popular appetizers. Expect all your favorite Asian dishes to make an appearance, along with a few pleasant surprises. Private party room, vegetarian friendly. No delivery on Mondays.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$9

Eau Claire • 833-9868 • pace.com/jadegardeneauclaire

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James Sheeley House

Offers both fine and casual dining in vintage surroundings. Overlooking the Chippewa River, the restaurant features a three-story, turn-of-the-century saloon and a Victorian dining room. All of the sauces, soups, and dressings are homemade, and the menu spans sandwiches to steak to seafood. Private party room and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$20

Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 • www.JamesSheeleyHouse.com

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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.

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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JimBob’s Pizza

Basically a Jeff and Jim’s Pizza (but next to Bob’s Gas Station, thus the name), JimBob’s tosses up a variety of gourmet pizzas, including BBQ Ranch Chicken & Bacon, Philly Steak, and The Creamy Grecian (a pizza with gyro meat). They have Jeff and Jim’s signature Manjare Roll (a “pizza egg roll”), and an impressive bunch of subs. In addition to dine-in, carryout, and delivery, they also offer drive-thru service. Outdoor seating and meatless pizzas available.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$16

Chippewa Falls • 836-0909 • www.jimbobspizza.com

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The Dulany

Specializing in a new all-you-care-to-eat lunch buffet every weekday during the school year, The Dulany is festooned with local historical photos and murals. The buffet always features at least one vegetarian dish. Be sure to sample the special holiday spreads. The Heritage Room – a recreation of a lumber Baron’s dining room – is available for private meetings. Very vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8.50

Eau Claire • 836-5261

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Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop

A quick stop for tasty subs, Jimmy John’s aims to please with its food and quirky in-house signage. The shop’s signature sandwich is the J.J. Gargantuan – an intimidating sub packed with Genoa salami, capicola, smoked ham, roast beef, turkey, provolone, and all the fixin’s. Chips, cookies, and pickles are on hand to round out your meal. Catering services, vegetarian friendly, online ordering.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$6

Eau Claire • 831-7827 • www.jimmyjohns.com

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Jumbo House

A Chinese takeout restaurant, Jumbo House sets itself apart by offering seriously large portions. A single crab rangoon could be used as a delicious, deep-fried beanbag chair. The menu features Szechwan, Hunan, and Cantonese cuisine, so you'll have no trouble finding all your Asian favorites. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$10

Eau Claire • 835-9188

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Kingdom Buffet

As the name implies, an empire’s worth of food awaits you at the Kingdom Buffet. Whether you like your Chinese cuisine steamed, stir-fried, or deep-fried, there’s something for everyone. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $6.50-$8

Menomonie • 233-0465

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Kobe's Japanese

Located in Oakwood Mall's Café Court, this Japanese grill serves up fresh veggies and meat – hot and fast. The chicken and shrimp dishes are a big crowd pleaser. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$7

Eau Claire • 838-9888

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The Living Room Coffee House & Drive-Thru

The Living Room's mission is to make you feel at home - as long as your home has a full-service coffee bar, Panini sandwiches, baked goods, and blended fruit tea smoothies. The monthly drink specials are always popular, as is the breakfast sandwich with sausage and maple syrup. Outdoor seating as well as live music in the backyard for the summer, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 831-0245

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Loopy’s Saloon & Grill

A log cabin atmosphere sets the stage for casual eating at Loopy’s. Located right on the Chippewa River, the fish fry and homemade pizza are popular menu items, but make sure to check out the terrific nachos. Weekday lunch buffet, outdoor seating, outdoor private party area, banquet services, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$8

Chippewa Falls • 723-5667 • www.723loop.com

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Lucy's Delicatessen

The owners of Lucy’s brought a slice of New York to downtown Chipppewa Falls when they opened up their full-service deli and sandwich shop. One look at their famous reuben or hot beef sandwiches (made with Boar’s Head meat), and you’ll see what’s got the locals so excited. Soups, salads, and personal pizzas are all made from scratch. Be sure to check out Lucy’s Gooeys (caramel rolls) served every day. Private party/meeting room available, outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly, and limited delivery.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$8

Chippewa Falls • 720-9800 • www.foreign5.com/lucys

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Mancino’s Grinders and Pizza

Mancino’s is fast, relaxed, and family-friendly. Their trademark “grinder” sandwiches are toasted open-face on bread baked fresh everyday. The popular Chicken Ranch grinder combines marinated chicken, bacon, cheese, ranch sauce, and mayo for a simple yet effective taste explosion. Every sandwich comes with a crunchy pickle. Catering services, party platters, vegetarian friendly, and delivery.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$6

Eau Claire • 835-4000 • cinoseauclaire.com

Eau Claire • 835-4100

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Manny’s Cocina

Manny’s strives to create a grand view of coastal Mexico through its lush interior and succulent menu packed with seafood, steaks, and Mexican specialties. Signature items include the Seven Seas Burrito packed with scallops, jumbo white shrimp, and Mahi-mahi – all covered in a chardonnay sauce. Locals also love the sweet crab-stuffed shrimp, wrapped in bacon and grilled. Vegetarian friendly, outdoor seating, party and meeting space available, and gluten-free menu.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$25

Eau Claire • 514-0818 • www.mannysmexican.com

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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.

Avg Price: Entrée $6-$15

Eau Claire • 834-6503

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Moe’s Diner

As the name implies, the “almost world famous” Moe’s dishes up classic diner food. Excellent breakfast plates, burgers, steaks, and salads fill out the menu. The hand-dipped malts and broasted chicken will put a smile on your face. Check out the 50’s décor and try the car hop service. Outdoor seating, private party room, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7

Osseo • 597-3912

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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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7

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

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Mona Lisa's

The deep, rich colors, original artwork, and Mediterranean vibe is reason enough to check out Mona's. But the menu, which changes weekly depending on what's fresh, offers plenty of other reasons. The original seafood dishes are a must, and the thin-crust pizzas are worth your time. Don't forget to check out the extensive wine list and popular Mona Margarita. If the weather's nice, get yourself seated in Mona's charming back patio. Private party room, vegetarian friendly. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Avg Price: Entrée: $12-$24

Eau Claire • 839-8969 • www.monalisas.biz

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Monkey in the Middle Pizza & Subs

Upbeat and fun, the pizza joint in Action City offers a zesty meal amidst the video games and go-karts. Quirkily-named made-from-scratch pizzas fill the menu, and pies like the Boese Special (a mix of barbeque sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar, topped with pepperoni and bacon) will help quell your hunger. Hot and cold subs like Three Little Pigs and Spicy Chicken round out the menu. Private party rooms, open late.

Avg Price: $4-$17

Eau Claire • 838-9663 • www.actioncityfun.com

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Nelson Cheese Factory

A great little cheese shop that happens to serve a wide range of gorgeous, deli-fresh sandwiches, Nelson Cheese Factory is the place to go for a terrific carry-out lunch. Served on wheat, pumpernickel, or French breads, the sandwiches are bursting at the seams with tantalizing ingredients. Popular menu items include the Hot Eddie (ham, bacon, cheddar, veggies, and mayo on toasted wheat), and the Town of Nelson (ham, turkey, veggies, Monterey jack, and cheddar with special sauce). The shop is also a popular neighborhood stop for fresh ice cream. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6

Eau Claire • 834-2000 • soncheese.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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Noodle Wrap

Noodle Wrap is an unassuming, quiet place for fresh Asian fare with an emphasis on Hmong dishes. Meals are prepared the minute they’re ordered. Stir-fries, soups, and other dishes can be had with veggies, chicken, or shrimp. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$13

Eau Claire • 552-0525

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Noodles & Company

Quick and casual, Noodles offers a variety of dishes based on different kinds of, well, noodles. Crowd pleasers include the Japanese Pan Noodles, the Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, and the Penna Rosa pasta. Fun facts: Noodles serves beer and wine, and all menu items can be prepared vegetarian.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$8

Eau Claire • 858-9000 • www.noodles.com

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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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Obsession Chocolates

To call the famed local chocolatier's freshly opened new location sweet is an understatement. On one side you've got a restaurant serving breakfast items like waffles and French toast and lunch items like sandwiches, soups, salads, and frittatas (all with a unique Obsession twist), and on the other a Chocolate Lounge with comfy seating and a fireplace, a perfect place for some wine and dessert (the truffles are amazing). Also has a classroom space with guest chefs teaching cooking classes (space also rentable for parties). Outdoor seating, Sunday brunch, and very vegetarian friendly.

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Eau Claire • www.obsessionchocolates.com

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The Nucleus Café

Connected via a convenient hallway to Racy D’lene’s Coffee Lounge’s full-service coffee and espresso bar and sandwich shop, The Nucleus is a cozy café with a European vibe serving breakfast and lunch. Check out the desserts, homemade soups, quiches, omelets, and distinctive sandwiches. The Nucleus is also a traditional crêperie, offering a variety of dessert and main meal crêpes. Stop by for Sunday brunch, outdoor seating, private party room, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$7

Eau Claire • 834-7777 • www.racysnucleus.com

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Olala Paninis & Crepes

Healthy choices abound at this food court gem. Have a yogurt smoothie to accompany your crepe or panini. Choose from ingredients like fresh veggies, hummus, chicken, or even a peanut butter and banana breakfast option. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $4-$6

Eau Claire • 858-3388

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Old Country Buffet

A casual (and giant) buffet where easy listening music wafts about the dining area, the plates at OCB get piled high with numerous home-style favorites. OCB breads its own chicken, and three carved meats are always on hand for your main course enjoyment. Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $8-$11

Eau Claire • 834-7747 • www.buffetsinc.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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$17

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

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Olsen’s Ice Cream Parlor & Deli

Heading down to Olsen’s for some homemade ice cream is a favorite local pastime. Their fresh ingredients and tempting sundaes have kept people coming back for decades. Now you can grab some soup and a deli sandwich prior to dessert. The Turkey BLT is an employee favorite. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$6

Chippewa Falls • 723-4331

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Pad Thai

Take a seat in the tidy dining area and peruse Pad Thai’s menu of unique Asian fare. All items can be custom made to your preferred level of hotness, ranging from “seriously, not hot at all” to “seriously, get me some water.” The namesake Pad Thai noodles are the local choice, and most people order the dish with chicken, although tofu is also popular. Carry out available. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$14

Eau Claire • 552-1715

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Panera Bread

A chain store featuring a full bakery and café where all breads are baked fresh. On the bakery side, they feature 20 different breads, 12 bagels, and 30 sweets and pastries – the Cinnamon Crunch bagel is among the favorites, selling between 400 and 500 a day. The café features 15 sandwiches, 6 salads, and 6 (of 12) different soups on any given day with Chick and Wild Rice as a best seller. Outdoor patio seating, vegetarian friendly, and Sunday brunch.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$9

Eau Claire • 834-9752 • www.panerabread.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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Papa Murphy’s Take‘N’Bake Pizza

Made fresh the moment you order, Papa Murphy’s prepares a variety of unique pizzas that you pick up, take home, and cook yourself. Six-time winner of “Best Pizza Chain in America” consumers’ choice award. They also offer cookie dough and a delightful cinnamon wheel for a fresh-baked dessert. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $10-$14

Eau Claire • 835-3009 • www.papamurphys.com

Chippewa Falls • 738-1165 • www.papamurphys.com

Menomonie • 233-1380 • www.papamurphys.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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$10

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

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Piff’s Pizza at the Eagle’s Club

A pizza place with specialty pies like the popular Piff’s Special with pepperoni, sausage, onion, peppers, and olives. Sandwiches also available. Check out the bingo action on Wednesday nights. Outdoor seating, Friday buffet, meatless pizzas available, banquet and catering services.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$19

Hallie • 720-0915

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The Olympic Flame

Eau Claire's longest-standing gyro joint, The Olympic Flame offers a number of traditional Greek dishes alongside the trademark, savory, pita-based sandwich. The bar is a bit of a local hangout and a great place to relax.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$9

Eau Claire • 835-7771

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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.

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

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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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Pizza Ranch

A family-friendly western-themed restaurant known for its "Mile-Long Buffet" and Crispy Ranch Chicken. What makes Pizza Ranch truely unique is its many dining options. Where else can you get a pizza/chicken/salad bar, take out your pizza, or have your piping hot chicken delivered straight to your door? Private party room and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $5-$16

Eau Claire

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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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Quick Wok

The name says it all: timely Chinese delivery is the daily special at this Water Street staple. Takeout favorites like chow mein, lo mein, crab rangoon, moo goo gai pan, and ... wait for it ... fried rice span the menu, but the General Tso’s Chicken just might turn you into a regular. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4.75

Eau Claire • 832-4545

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Quizno’s

A fancier sandwich chain where most selections are toasted to a melty, golden perfection, Quizno’s is casual and relatively fast. Soups, salads, and cookies are on hand to complement hearty favorites like the mesquite chicken and prime rib subs. Check out the quirky “pepper bar.” Some outdoor seating, a few vegetarian subs, basic catering.

Avg Price: Entrée: $4-$10

Eau Claire • 834-7827 • www.quiznos.com

Menomonie • 233-2064 • www.quiznos.com

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Raw Deal

A local oasis for the raw food movement, Raw Deal doesn't cook any of its food. The menu, which changes daily, blends organic produce to create entrées near-identical in taste to heat-prepped cuisine. Made with locally grown veggies, you'll find items like creamy green enchiladas, stuffed Portobello mushrooms, and savory cabbage rolls. Specialty beer and wines are also on the menu. The shop also features a bakery and full service coffee bar. Check out the organic fruit smoothies and the key lime bars. Open Sunday mornings, catering services, and very vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $5-$8

Menomonie • 231-3255 • www.rawdeal-wi.com

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The Pourhouse

This bar and grill in Elk Mound both serves as a great place for a cup of joe and to watch the game with friends. The Pourhouse serves daily lunch specials, and all their sandwiches and pizzas are made from local and organic ingredients. Take out pizza available.

Avg Price: $4-$10

Elk Mound • 917-1020 • elkmoundpourhouse.com

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Rocky Rococo Pizza and Pasta

Known for robust, square-shaped slices, Rocky Rococo serves their pizza hot and fast. Customer favorites include the Rococo Chicago sausage special and the tasty breadsticks. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $6-$7

Eau Claire • 839-7699 • www.rockyrococo.com

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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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$18

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

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Sbarro

Great for a quick slice of cheesy thin crust or a bowl of pasta, Sbarro also features less common fare like stuffed pizzas and strombolis. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7.50

Eau Claire • 839-9766 • www.sbarro.com

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Secret Garden

A relaxed Korean grill where patrons select ingredients at a buffet to be grilled in front of them. Try the restaurant's special dish, Kalbee, a thinly sliced Korean rib dish served with several side dishes. Large group seating and vegetarian options available.

Avg Price: $6-$10

Eau Claire • 836-7696

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Shanghai Bistro

A contemporary urban atmosphere thrives at Shanghai Bistro - Eau Claire's only true sushi and sashimi house. Using centuries-old preparation techniques while experimenting with fresh, new seafood (and other ingredients) from well beyond the Midwest, the Bistro's chefs keep things lively. Signature sushi includes a number of rolls, including the Red Dragon Roll, and the Strange Flavor Chicken stir-fry is a local favorite. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$12

Eau Claire • 835-3348 • www.shanghaibistro.org

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Skoog’s Parkside

Known for their popovers and perfect steaks, Skoog’s fosters a relaxed and casual supper club atmosphere, complete with two waterfalls near the patio. Check out the Friday night fish fry and salad bar. Banquet facility can accommodate 100 people. Vegetarian friendly, Sunday brunch.

Avg Price: Entrée: $10-$25

Menomonie • 235-6124 • ogsparkside.com

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Stella Blues

Gallantly promoting and preserving Cajun flavor in the Chippewa Valley, Stella's is across from Phoenix Park. The snazzy décor features antiques from the area's past, and the bar offers a formidable line of taps, not to mention a constantly changing drink menu. Signature dishes include the (spectacularly-named) Better Than Ribs Volcanic Pork. The portabella sandwich with melted bleu cheese and carmelized onions is a vegetarian favorite. Great outdoor seating, huge private party room, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$26

Eau Claire • 855-7777 • www.stellablues.biz

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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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Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar

Upscale yet casual with a contemporary vibe, Sweetwaters is great for a night out on the town or a cozy dinner with drinks and conversation. Signature dishes include the Chipotle Ribeye and the chicken tchoupitoulas (served on a bed of ham and potato hash). Check out the lunch buffet and the Friday night fish fry. Outdoor seating, private party/banquet room, and vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $8-$25

Eau Claire • 834-5777 • www.sweetwatersec.com/

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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.

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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $3-$13

Eau Claire • 835-3229

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Taqueria Sandoval

This Mexican restaurant welcomes you with a decoration so Mexican, you might think you are in Mexico. Take a seat and enjoy one of their signature tacos (they have 15 kinds). This restaurant only carries Mexican products, including their 10 types of beer and the Torta Señorita, a sandwich made with jam, chicken, and a special marinated pork. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $4-$13

Eau Claire • 7158328226

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Taverna Grill

Taverna Grill is a sports bar and grill from the owners of Draganetti’s. Dubbed "The Godfather of Game Day," the restaurant combines the accommodations of a sports bar and a mafia theme. They offer an affordable Italian-American menu and a wide variety of wine and beer. The menu consists of soups, salads, panini sandwiches, flat-bread pizzas, entrees such as their Tuscan Taverna Pasta, and desserts. Outdoor seating, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: $5-$10

Eau Claire • 835-2845 • ernagrill.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.

Avg Price: $4-$10

Eau Claire • 514-4555

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Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

A teppanyaki-style restaurant where hungry patrons sit around an iron griddle and look on as the trained chef prepares your meal, cajoling fresh ingredients into miniature acrobatics. The fresh seafood dishes are a particular favorite. Teppanyaki dining is available for dinner only, while patrons can be seated at non-grill-containing tables for a lunch of traditional Japanese cuisine. Vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $14-$20

Eau Claire • 834-0313

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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.

Avg Price: $6-$17

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

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

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Turks Head Coffee House

Freshly opened in spring, Turks Head is a relaxing coffeehouse that places special emphasis on unique-flavored cookies and coffees from around the globe. Outdoor seating and vegetarian friendly.

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Eau Claire • ksheadcoffeehouse.com

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Waterfront Bar & Grill

A casual stop for a 20s and 30s crowd serving high-end bar food including many different chicken sandwiches, burgers, fish, quesadillas, wings, wraps, and more. Known for a great Friday fish fry, they also feature live music every Thursday night. The outdoor deck towers over Lake Menomon, providing a wide, sweeping vista with plenty of birds, boats, and breeze. Carry out available, vegetarian friendly.

Avg Price: Entrée: $6-$14

Menomonie • 235-6541

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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.

Avg Price: Entrée: $7-$12

Altoona • 829-3425 • www.whiskeydicks.net

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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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