Highest-rated restaurants in Eau Claire by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Eau Claire, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Court'n House Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 West Grand Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. MANGO INDIAN

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4800 Golf Road oakwood mall Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. 4 Mile Restaurant and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: S5786 WI-37 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The French Press

- Rating: 4.1/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2823 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Cancun Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2120 Highland Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Mogie's Pub & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 436 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Olympic Flame of Eau Claire

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2920 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Northern Tap House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5020 Keystone Crossing Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. The Nucleus Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (331 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Eau Claire Cheese And Deli

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1636 Harding Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2426 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Madden Ramen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 10 South Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Ramen, Poke, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. California Tacos

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 329 Water St. Ste 2 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Goat Coffee House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 336 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Bijou Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2629 East Clairemont Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Reboot Social

- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 220 South Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Arcades, Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Geno's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5110 Fairview Drive Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2006 Cameron St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 South Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Chick-A-Dee's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1928 3rd St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Grand Avenue Café

- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 West Grand Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Egg Roll Plus

- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Taqueria La Poblanita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2436 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Randy's Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1132 West Macarthur Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Casa Margarita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5110 Fairview Drive Ste A Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Ray's Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 838 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Thai Orchid Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 203 North Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Valley Burger

- Rating: 4.6/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Menomonie St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Good Wives

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 2161 Eastridge Center Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. La Misma Luna Mexican Store

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2824 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.