50 Best American Restaurants near Altoona

“I have been going to Altoona family for years over a decade at least and when my son was in an accident in 2022 the owners made sure we were taken care of when we ate there, special pancakes with sprinkles and whip cream. Now today I went there with my son and I ordered my usual and the owner paid for my meal.. This restaurant surely is amazing and all over the best family restaurant in our area and Im not just saying this because of a free meal. Everytime I go there she (the owner ) is always talking to me asking me how I am doing just like a family catching up, plus the service great food and prices is why I will continue to go back time and time again and support such an amazing family! thank you for all that you and your staff do!“

“Great food and the best service I’ve had in a while. The servers were great and the guy who brought me my food was very nice. Overall had a great experience!“

“Great food, friendly staff. Small issue with my order, but they immediately made it up to me without me even saying anything.

I got the chicken tacos, which were fantastic. Ordered carryout, so the food in the attached photo probably comes out even better when you get it at the restaurant.

Would definitely eat here again if I'm ever back in Eau Claire.“

“The best bar, but wish they had fans in the bar. It gets way to hot in there. Need it cool due to my asthma and copd. Would be much appreciated“

“They have absolutely amazing food. Tristen & Erin went above and beyond with my door dash order. Everything is fresh and hot and absolutely delicious. Come visit this lovely establishment ♥️“

“Awesome meals! Very affordable! Haven’t had a bad thing here ever! The staff are amazing as well!“

“My mornings as of late have been spent reflecting on all I'm grateful for. Not due to any holiday traditions or faith or that, but just to simply go over the details and experience in microdosing all the new people Ive met, the new places Im walking, the new days Im waking up to sunshine and a smile. That time has been spent at this AWESOME (not so little) WONDERFULLY FRIENDLY and DELICIOUS Cafe for Breakfast and Brunch called The Nucleus ⚛ Their staff is unbelieveably polite, considerate and lgbtqii+ inclusive all around! This has been a place Ive only started in but I already feel its now a regular haunt and a spot if you're in the area cant be missed if you want to get up on the right piece of toast~ [ALSO: Vegan Options!!] Take a morning and treat yo self. Go to: The Nucleus⚛ Eau Claire, WI.“

“I come to Culver’s pretty much every week, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh and tastes great every time I go. The place has a really chill, relaxed vibe, which makes it a nice spot to hang out with friends or just grab a quick meal. Overall, it’s super consistent and definitely one of my favorite places to eat with my friends.“

“We always look for the "mom and pop" places. We aren't from the area, but we make it a point to come to Chick-a-dee's when we're in town for Rock Fest. The service and food has been great.“

“Amazing Friday fish fry. The homemade tartar sauce was outstanding as well as the coleslaw. Definitely 10/10!!!“

“Great place to eat“

“We are regularly at Randy's, about every Friday you'll find us there. We have never had a bad meal,always plenty of food and the prices are very fair. The wait staff are always friendly, our food comes out fast. I would definitely recommend Randy's for a good meal, breakfast, lunch,and dinner all good.“

“I never thought I would be a food plan kind of person. But a co-worker started using Simple Plan Foods and the meals looked great and smelled amazing. So I gave the idea a try. I started with a simple lunch plan for a week and now I am hooked. This is a very affordable and convenient method of have a consistent and healthy prepared meal ready every day of the week. I highly recommend giving it a try and see if this is for you. You might be surprised“

“Never been disappointed in their food!! The smash burgers are the best we have ever had anywhere!!!! Highly recommend!!“

“We celebrated a graduation at Hangar 54 this past weekend. They were so accommodating, the food was great and wonderful atmosphere!! Highly recommend!“

“the steak bowl is to die for as well as the boom boom shrimp!“

“I had a really rough day, went through the drive through to get ice cream and I think my experience needs to be noted. When I rolled up the man over the speaker sounded SO happy. He was so much fun. Once he found out my name for the order he referred to me by my name. But when I rolled up the window I yet again greeted by him with the same great, positive, happy attitude. I did make sure to grab his name. Casey is such an asset to your team. Thank you Casey for making my day better. Great workers with fantastic attitudes are hard to find. He is truly such a blessing.“

“Best Bread pudding ever. Quiche was baked to perfection.“

“Bijou Bistro was a guest favorite! The food was creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was smooth, professional, and perfectly timed with the flow of the evening. They truly elevated the cocktail hour and wedding experience!“

“amazing food and service! !“

“Always Great Food and Atmosphere. My wife's Family grew up with the owners family, in the same neighborhood. The Roast beef is the Best ever. Do not miss it if you are in the area.👍😊👌“

“Thank you to the amazing staff at Culver’s tonight!!! I went through the drive-up and ordered my food and realized I didn’t have my wallet. I asked the employee at the window if he could put my order on hold while I ran home and got it. He told me “No”. He grabbed one of his coworkers and they told me not to worry about it. I offered to call with my card when I got home or to come pay for it tomorrow and they told me they were taking care of it! Being the crazy world it is right now, they were wearing masks so I couldn’t see their faces to remember who they were... but I saw the kindness they showed me and that is something I will remember! 🥰“

“I was so impressed by the staff here! We just left after a very hectic early morning Packer game and I was just so impressed by how amazing the service was! Despite the large crowd they were attentive, fast and so welcoming. It seemed like they all genuinely enjoyed it all when it would have been easy to feel overwhelmed. Plus the food and Bloody Mary’s were delicious! 10/10 would recommend for a game or just a few drinks! Will be back!“

“We were in here tonight for supper. Our waitress Riana was excellent. She made sure the food and drinks we ordered were choice not food allergies. I am sure on this snowy night they would have rather been home but Riana was friendly and cheerful. The food was great as always but service stood above that. Thanks.“

“BEST fish fry I’ve ever had! 100/10. The cajun fries are amazing, too.“

“uses AI and thinks they can lie about it👎“

“Just left there, everything was sooo good! Awesome environment, staff and food!“

“We stopped in last night after a sporting event, the female bartender was friendly. The food was great! We had burgers and fries, good flavor. The bun was toasted, we also had cheese curds, we got a good amount. We didn’t think anything was greasy. I complimented the cook and he said he was new, but the bartender was helping out. They both did great, would come back! Sorry no pictures.“

“very good service, great food and reasonable prices, cheaper than McDonald's,“

“Great Service too! Love going to the Fox Run!“

“Friendliest bartenders in town.“

“We enjoy the bands and the oldies on Sunday.“

“The golf course is in great shape and the food and customer service is great!“

“Definitely one of the finer photo backgrounds in the general Wisconsin area 👍😎“

“Had a French dip, it was cooked perfect! Glad I didn't order a side because it was a good portion. Service was wonderful, she kept out glasses full and got our order in right away. Maybe waited 10 mins for our order to come to our table.“

“Good food overall, friendly atmosphere and staff. We came inside to order because we thought it would be quicker than the drive through line. Met some friendly patrons inside. Our deluxe butter burgers tasted good, they definitely hit the spot. The patties didn't seem as juicy so maybe they were smooshed a bit much while cooking.
The only complaint I have was getting some pieces of mint mixed into my Cooler drink.. not sure where they came from but, fell in from somewhere. My fruit was mixed into my cooler so maybe the couple pieces came in from something mixed prior?? I didn't notice them until I got about halfway down so they were mixed in.“

“Food & the selection of fish was outstanding! Service was great! I tried the ocean perch, cod, and walleye and loved them all!“

“Outstanding food with surprisingly large portions. I had the scrumptious custard french toast and my daughter ordered the delectable biscuits and gravy. Each was divine! Our server was charming and efficient, so our dining experience was made that much more pleasant!“

“First time customer here. Excellent entree—Gorgonzola penne with peppers.Great staff!“

“The food was just amazing and the Server was very respectful. I had a great experience here. I had a smash burger and the taste was over all an amazing blend. I also had a sundae and nice combination at that, Carmel chocolate and whipped topping. The server Zach was a well mannered guy. Will be coming again. ❤️“

“Nothing like seeing a manager walk from the building to his car with a case of beer while trying to go through the drive thru 🤣 classy arbys, classy“

“The seasoning is overpowering. It's not a place for older adults who need to limit their salt intake.“

“I've never had a good experience at this restaurant. haven't been here in years. I decided to swing in for a quick salad after my workout. I got there at 12:50 PM on a Tuesday. I was able to order right away, I didn't order a beverage. At 1:00 the couple behind me sat down, at 1:05 the couple behind me ordered. At 1:10 the couple behind me got their order(S) I ordered a chicken Caesar salad and was solo. I had other oligations going on I had to get to, I figured it wouldn't take that long for a chicken salad. As I got to the festival foods doors, The manager came out of famous Dave's and yelled, "Don't you want your food?" 😂 ....Yeah I sure did but not 40 minutes later sorry not sorry. Thanks for nothing!“

“Grandson and I had an amazing time today! Great service and food.“

“I came up from Madison to see Kat and the Hats. Amazing entertainment, drinks and friendly staff! Highly recommend!“

“The burgers are excellent! We had our 2 and 5 year olds with us and they accommodated them well. Great service and staff!“

“Best staff and food. Luke is the best.“

“Our waitress was fantastic & recommended the spicy ranch with the pickle cheese curds which was so good & the Philly calzone was delish & no joke was GIANT! My husband & I could've definitely split one, but we both had half a calzone left for lunch the next day. Great experience & we will definitely be back for another huge calzone!“

“I'm from Milwaukee and have high standards for food. these last few years have been a challenge in finding good restaurants. EC, check this place out! I've never been disappointed. from packer games to take out, everything I've had has been delicious. You are a go to for me! Try the Cuban or the Nashville hot, which the bartender recommended today. IMO, fantastic and reasonable prices. Please give my respect to the bartender. He is amazing!“

“A spacious and comfortable stay. This Sleep Inn Suites & Conference Center is the full package deal, including a lounge area open till 2am on the weekends and a 24/7 travel and gas station onsite. A short drive into downtown Eau Claire, this location is convenient and also totally quiet and relaxed. Everything you need for a comfortable stop on your trip. I travel regularly for work, and arriving at a hotel and not having to drive around more for food, drinks or snacks makes all the difference to me. The breakfast is great. Good standard options, coffee, and juice. There’s a ton of space in the general area to spread out and work. WIFI is fast and easy to connect. I was traveling for work, but there was a wedding party happening on the premises that night as well. That made for a fun setting, and there’s enough space that it never felt crowded or noisy. The suite was large! Plenty of room for an additional roll-away bed if needed. The room was exceptionally clean, and all usable items refilled. Comfortable bed, a nice TV. Ample closet and storage space. Everything I needed. I played a music festival earlier in the day, and the photos are from after arriving and immediately taking a nap. Very comfortable and we got much-needed rest. Check in was fast and convenient. The covered entry is nice on a hot, sunny day. The pool area is large! There’s a hot tub as well. Everything was in good condition and working. The exercise facility was also in great shape, clean, and had all the essentials. This was an easy and convenient stay. I would gladly return next time I'm in the area.“