SHANG HAI
V1 EAT SCENE 2019 • EAU CLAIRE
B ISTRO
BREWSKI'S PUB • American Casual, Bar & Grill • 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • (715) 834-3181 // • Brewski’s caters to the public as well as it’s guests at the Best Western PLUS-Eau Claire. Located at the cross streets of Short Street and Mondovi Rd this cozy pub features items prepared nightly by Chef Tom and his crew. You can enjoy anything from salads to salmon from 5pm-9pm Monday – Saturday. Daily food and drink specials available. Entrée: $8-$10. A G W
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BRICKHOUSE PUB & GRUB • Bar & Grill • 2233 Birch St, Eau Claire • (715) 832-6227 // • This is a classic afterwork kind of bar. The bartenders remember your name, the beer is cheap and domestic (eight taps), and the food is simple, but good. They've got pool (with a league), darts, touch-screens, and video games, but shuffleboard is king. A hall is available for large events // a balcony for small parties. Entrée: $3-4. A G W BUFFALO WILD WINGS • Bar & Grill, BBQ • 4612 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • (715) 858-9453 • buffalowildwings.com • Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports bar with several massive TV screens and as well as another 62 TVs so that you can catch every big game. They're well known for their chicken wings with a wide range of sauces – from Honey BBQ to Blazin' – plus burgers, sandwiches, and other gameday grub. Outdoor seating, Open 'til midnight Monday-Thursday, 1am Fridays and Saturdays, and 11pm Sundays). Takeout and online ordering available. Entrée: $5-$15. A G W Q BURGER KING • Fast Food • 2626 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • (715) 836-6787 // 2833 North Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 836-6788 // 6124 North Crossing Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 874-6534 // 926 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 836-6781 • bk.com • Burgers, fries, and soft drinks. And more. Entrée: $5- $6. W
BURRACHOS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL• Fast Food,
Mexican • 329 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 835-6195 // 5314 Prill Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 834-1843 • burrachos. com • Burrachos serves up made to order Mexican fare in a fun, contemporary atmosphere. To build your own zesty entrées, select from fresh meats, veggies, cheeses, and sauces a la carte style – just start at one end of the counter and let the chefs guide you along. The ginormous burrito is a definite crowd favorite. Open late on weekends for the bar crowd, delivery and outdoor seating available, and has vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. Entrée: $6$9. A D G W
BURRITO XPRESS • Mexican • 408 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 855-8590 • burritox.com • Burrito Xpress is always a good choice for Mexican fare – particularly burritos, naturally. Bring a group of friends for the chimichangas or the sizzling fajitas, spritzed up with tasty onions and peppers. Don't forget a margarita to wash it all down. And now you can order burritos delivered straight to your door with their fancy new app! Entrée: $5-$8. A D G Q BUTCHER'S BLOCK BBQ • BBQ • 2235 N. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire • butchersblockec. com • Hickory smoked meats, hearty sides, friendly atmosphere, and of course, all the sauce! Butcher's Block BBQ is new in town but brings old-school barbecue back to Eau Claire's West Side. Enjoy one of their signature meat plates or sandwiches with complimentary pork crackling and cornbread or dinner rolls. Try a "Flight of the Pigs" featuring a pulled pork sandwich and three tap beers. A D G W
BUZZY'S PIZZA EMPORIUM • Pizza, Sandwiches/Subs • 414 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 552-1600 • buzzyspe.com • Get pizza by the slice or order whole pies. Buzzy's is the late-night go-to spot for a slice of their famous mac 'n' cheese pizza. Buzzy's also offers other specialty pizzas, as well as burgers gyros, and chicken wings. Open very late, vegetarian friendly, delivery available. Entrée: $5-$19. D G W
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SUSHI SPOTS
G AKAME SUSHI 4056 Commonwealth Avenue,
NINJA JAPANESE & CHINESE RESTAURANT
Eau Claire • 715-895-6658 • akamesushiwi. com • The newest sushi restaurant on the Eau Claire block, Akame serves all you can eat for lunch and dinner. It includes over 200 options from tuna nigiri to rainbow rolls, and entrees like salmon teriyaki rice and soba noodle soups. Also serving your hibachi grill favorites for all you can eat. A G R
405 South Barstow, Eau Claire • (715) 598-7088 • ninjaeauclaire.com • Downtown eatery offering up authentic Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Serving up great sushi, tempura, hibachi, teriyaki, udon bowls, and a whole helping of your pan-asian favorites. Their sushi options have an incredible range of nigiri, sashimi, and special maki rolls like the Typhoon Roll (fried white tuna, avocado, asparagus, and topped with spicy crab meat.) Grab a party boat of sushi or pineapple duck for a group. Try their lunch specials, which include hibachi, sushi lunches, the packed Bento Box-style work lunches, and more. Free dessert on your birthday. Open until bar close on the weekends. $8-$15. A G R W Q
FUJI SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE 4864 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire • (715) 832-3388 • fujisushiandsteakhouse.co • While its right there in the name, sushi isn't the only reason to go to Fuji. This restaurant provides a unique Japanese experience right here in the Midwest. Grab a seat at the bar, cozy up in a booth, or watch your food prepared fresh in front of you. Sunday night is kids night, when kids meals are half price from 4-9pm, and Tuesday is half-price martini night along with a sushi special from 4-9:30pm. Tap beers are 99 cents, house-made drinks are $3.25, and two dinners come with a free appetizer during the bar's happy hour, which runs 4-6pm Monday through Thursday. The relaxing ambiance and full sake menu at Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse is sure to keep you happy and coming back. Ask about their birthday special. Vegetarian options, private party room. Lunch: $7-$11 // Dinner: $10-$35. A G R
MUANG THAI 2637 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 514-2843 • Find it on Facebook • Serving all of your favorite Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine dishes like stir fried rice, noodle soups, and curry. Try the grilled salmon head or the Korean BBQ for some authentic specialties. Head to the sushi bar for all you can eat sushi or order by the piece with plenty of nigiri and specialty roll options. Domestic and imported beers, wines, and sake. Open late on weekends. $9-14. A G R
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SHANGHAI BISTRO 2930 Craig Rd, Eau Claire • (715) 835-3348 • Find it on Facebook • After an extensive remodel and menu revamp, this Eau Claire classic Pan-Asian eatery reopened in 2018. Local favorites like the "Strange Flavor" chicken, crispy duck, and coconut curry shrimp make a return, along with a handful of newer dishes sure to become classics. The sushi bar serves favorites like the Crazy Monkey and Pretty Pretty Princess rolls. The popular happy hour sells sushi at reduced prices, wok bowls, and half price taps, cocktails, and more. A G R W Q
SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT •360 Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • (715) 7262222 • sakurawi.com • Grab a pair of chopticks and a Sapporo and get ready to dive into a Wisconsin roll (tuna, salmon, and avocado topped with yellowtail jalapeno chef special sauce) or a Chippewa River Roll (spicy tuna, crunch, cream cheese, and avocado topped with seared white tuna and eel sauce). And if you're feeling saucy, grab the Sexy roll (yellowtail, tuna, salmon, avocado, cucumber) or bring a pal and gorge on the Sakura Love Boat (16 pieces of sashimi, 12 pieces of sushi, chef special roll, California roll). Also serves lunch. $11-$20. A G R W Q
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