If you’re looking for somewhere nice to take your date, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire) is the ticket. Offering a warm atmosphere and upscale menu offerings, they’ll make you want to come back for more. Bringing authentic Italian dishes and wines to the Water Street scene, Mona Lisa’s Restaurant (428 Water St., Eau Claire) is definitely worth a visit. And if you’re downtown looking for a nice bite, Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub (415 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) will leave you impressed and pleasantly full, guaranteed. – Briana Novacek