Highest-rated restaurants in Eau Claire by diners
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 said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% 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 online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
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 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. The French Press
- Rating: 4.0/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2823 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Noodle Wrap
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3021 Mall Drive Ste 1 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Noodles, Thai, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Informalist
- Rating: 4.0/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 205 South Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mogie's Pub & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 436 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Cancun Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2120 Highland Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Chick-A-Dee's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1928 3rd St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4750 Golf Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Fast food, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Silly Serrano Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2006 Cameron St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Eau Claire Cheese And Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1636 Harding Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Court'n House Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 113 West Grand Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Olympic Flame of Eau Claire
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2920 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Nucleus Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 405 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#18. The Goat Coffee House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 336 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Northern Tap House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5020 Keystone Crossing Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 South Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2426 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Bijou Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2629 East Clairemont Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Amber Inn Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 840 East Madison St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pubs, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Geno's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5110 Fairview Drive Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. MANGO INDIAN
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4800 Golf Road oakwood mall Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Randy's Family Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1132 West Macarthur Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Grand Avenue Café
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 West Grand Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Taqueria La Poblanita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2436 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican, Soup, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Tacos Juanita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2823 East Hamilton Ave. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Casa Margarita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5110 Fairview Drive Ste A Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Egg Roll Plus
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Bellinger St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai Orchid Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 203 North Barstow St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ray's Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 838 Water St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. La Misma Luna Mexican Store
- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2824 London Road Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Valley Burger
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Menomonie St. Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
