Wait staff can make or break your dining experience, and at these restaurants, it’s gonna make it next level. At Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (4751 Owen Ayres Ct., Eau Claire), your waiter or waitress is always ready to serve with a smile as they offer menu suggestions and effortlessly bring out your dishes. Known for their comfort food, Altoona Family Restaurant (2000 N. Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona) will make you feel like family as you enjoy their filling entrees for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In a cozy, intimate atmosphere, Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub’s (415 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire) servers are there to elevate your experience and ensure you’ll be back again soon. —Briana Novacek