Best of the Chippewa Valley

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The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022

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The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024

The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2025

Best Bloody Mary

Now the No. 1 local Bloody Mary for nine years running, Big T’s Saloon (2007 Third St., Eau Claire) frequently sells out of their Bloody Mary on game days. Snag one of the neighborhood bar’s handful of seats (the bar’s small size is part of the charm!) and enjoy the loaded skewers that come with their Bloodys. Milwaukee Burger Company (2620 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire) offers some truly wild loaded Bloody Marys. Like, you won’t need to order an appetizer or an entree, or eat for the rest of the day, probably. The SandBar & Grill (17643 50th Ave., Chippewa Falls) is rounding out the top three for the second year in a row, dishing up loaded Bloody Marys with a view of Lake Wissota. (Tip: get their Bloody spicy, it’s one of my favorites.) –McKenna Scherer