50 Best American Restaurants near Altoona

1 Altoona Family Restaurant

4.7 Superb 475 Reviews

2000 North Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona

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“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!”

2 Cowboy Jack's Saloon

4.5 Superb 549 Reviews

1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona

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“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!”

3 44 North

3.8 Good 277 Reviews

1488 Front Porch Pl, Altoona

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“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.”

4 Happy Hollow Tavern

4.3 Superb 195 Reviews

1628 North Hillcrest Parkway Suite 2633, Altoona

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“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”

5 Golden Spike Bar & Grill

4.1 Good 97 Reviews

228 Division Street, Altoona

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“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 ♥️”

6 The Nucleus

4.5 Superb 349 Reviews

405 Water Street, Eau Claire · 3.19 miles

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“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.”

7 Sid Harvey's Family Diner

4.6 Superb 120 Reviews

704 East Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls · 9.91 miles

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

8 Culver’s

4.4 Superb 336 Reviews

4750 Golf Road, Eau Claire · 2.05 miles

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“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.”

9 Chick-A-Dee's Family Restaurant

4.8 Superb 288 Reviews

1928 3rd Street, Eau Claire · 3.6 miles

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“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.”

10 Dave’s Drive-In

4.8 Superb 34 Reviews

6 East Elm Street, Chippewa Falls · 9.7 miles

“Took my family to Dave’s Drive-In before we went to the zoo for our family day. Professional service and great food! Highly recommend this small local business in Chippewa for good food, great service and family fun. Plenty to do as well! They had buckets of chalk for the kids, a huge connect 4, and bean bag toss. Clean environment as well outdoors. 10/10 would highly recommend. Will be going back in the future!”

11 Culver’s

4.4 Superb 274 Reviews

2520 Folsom Street, Eau Claire · 5.32 miles

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“Great place to eat”

12 Randy's Family Restaurant

4.7 Superb 452 Reviews

1132 West MacArthur Avenue, Eau Claire · 3.86 miles

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“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.”

13 River Jams

4.4 Superb 141 Reviews

2940 109th Street, Chippewa Falls · 5.58 miles

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

14 The Reboot Social

4.3 Superb 246 Reviews

220 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire · 2.81 miles

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

15 Ray's Place

4.7 Superb 167 Reviews

838 Water Street, Eau Claire · 3.65 miles

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“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.👍😊👌”

16 Hangar 54 Grill

4.6 Superb 279 Reviews

3800 Starr Avenue, Eau Claire · 4.43 miles

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

17 Simple Plan Eau Claire

4.9 Superb 87 Reviews

2145 Eastridge Center, Eau Claire · 1.28 miles

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“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”

18 Bijou Catering

4.8 Superb 108 Reviews

2629 East Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire · 1.24 miles

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“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!”

19 Culver’s

4.1 Good 90 Reviews

1165 Chippewa Crossing Boulevard, Chippewa Falls · 8.81 miles

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“Was a great place to grab a quick bite with my son and reminded us of old times while visiting what we used to call home! We often eat at the Texas location but always love the reminder of past when back to the north woods 🪵”

20 The Alibi Lounge

4.7 Superb 143 Reviews

2112 Esmond Road, Eau Claire · 1.22 miles

“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!”

21 River Inn Bar

4.6 Superb 180 Reviews

10418 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls · 8.01 miles

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“amazing food and service! !”

22 Court’N House - Bar & Grill

4.5 Superb 250 Reviews

113 West Grand Avenue, Eau Claire · 2.98 miles

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

23 Culver’s

4.1 Good 300 Reviews

2021 Brackett Avenue, Eau Claire · 1.47 miles

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“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! 🥰”

24 Sheeley House Saloon

4.5 Superb 198 Reviews

236 West River Street, Chippewa Falls · 9.16 miles

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

25 Grand Avenue Cafe

4.5 Superb 177 Reviews

119 West Grand Avenue, Eau Claire · 2.99 miles

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

26 Westside Bar & Grill

4.5 Superb 146 Reviews

1807 North Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire · 4.87 miles

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“Friendliest bartenders in town.”

27 Red Lobster

4.4 Superb 352 Reviews

SHOPKO PLAZA, 1019 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire · 3.6 miles

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“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.”

28 The District Pub & Grill

4.4 Superb 351 Reviews

101 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire · 2.88 miles

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

29 Wander Inn

4.5 Superb 73 Reviews

6020 County Hwy X, Chippewa Falls · 8.44 miles

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

30 Do-Dodge-Inn

4.4 Superb 184 Reviews

1339 Menomonie Street, Eau Claire · 4.4 miles

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

31 4 Mile Restaurant & Bar

4.4 Superb 174 Reviews

S5786 WI-37, Eau Claire · 7.3 miles

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

32 Culver’s

4.0 Good 297 Reviews

2573 Commercial Boulevard, Chippewa Falls · 5.53 miles

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“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.”

33 VFW Post 305

4.4 Superb 91 Reviews

1300 Starr Avenue, Eau Claire · 2.53 miles

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

34 Princeton Valley Golf - Bar - Grill

4.4 Superb 56 Reviews

2300 W Princeton Ave, Eau Claire · 2.71 miles

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

35 The Informalist

4.1 Good 270 Reviews

205 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire · 2.8 miles

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“I absolutely love The Informalist and have a five-star experience nearly every time I come here! From the ambiance to the service to the food, they consistently knock it out of the park. HOWEVER, we dined here last night, and I have to say, the airline chicken was extremely disappointing. I’ve ordered this dish before and was really looking forward to having it again, but it has been completely reworked. The last time I ordered it, it was a savory chicken thigh with a delicious sauce and cornbread. It was comforting, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite dishes on the menu. When I ordered it on September 18, 2026, I was surprised to receive something entirely different. It was essentially a chicken breast served with untrimmed green beans and felt like a completely different dish from the one I remembered, and not worth the $38 price tag. The rest of our meal was phenomenal, and I still love The Informalist, but if a dish is going to be changed this dramatically, I really think it needs a new name or a clearer description on the menu. What I received was simply not what I was expecting based on my previous experience with the dish. For reference, the photo with the dish in a bowl is the airline chicken on a previous visit. The photo with the pizza in the foreground is from last night.”

36 Texas Roadhouse

4.3 Superb 525 Reviews

5019 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire · 2.46 miles

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

37 Northern Taphouse - Eau Claire

4.3 Superb 408 Reviews

5020 Keystone Crossing, Eau Claire · 2.39 miles

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“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. ❤️”

38 The Livery Restaurant & Saloon

4.3 Superb 238 Reviews

316 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire · 2.99 miles

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

39 West Hill Bar & Grill

4.3 Superb 170 Reviews

250 West Elm Street, Chippewa Falls · 9.6 miles

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“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.”

40 Sweeney's Pub & Grub

4.3 Superb 116 Reviews

201 East Canal Street, Chippewa Falls · 8.95 miles

“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.”

41 The Lakely

4.2 Good 195 Reviews

516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire · 2.85 miles

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

42 Fox Run Tavern

4.1 Good 93 Reviews

1515 North 65th Avenue, Eau Claire · 3 miles

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

43 Galloway Grille

4.1 Good 184 Reviews

409 Galloway Street, Eau Claire · 2.9 miles

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

44 Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

4.1 Good 235 Reviews

2911 Mall Drive, Eau Claire · 1.37 miles

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“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!”

45 Arby's

4.0 Good 147 Reviews

2821 Hendrickson Drive, Eau Claire · 3.69 miles

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“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”

46 Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill

4.1 Good 441 Reviews

4890 Golf Road, Eau Claire · 1.84 miles

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

47 Eau Claire Ale House

3.9 Good 183 Reviews

120 North Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire · 4.31 miles

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“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!”

48 Wisco's Bar & Eatery Eau Claire

3.9 Good 277 Reviews

1920 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire · 1.25 miles

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“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!”

49 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

3.9 Good 413 Reviews

3005 Golf Road, Eau Claire · 2.48 miles

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

50 29 Pines Conference Center and Lounge

3.8 Good 261 Reviews

5872 33rd Avenue, Eau Claire · 8 miles

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“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.”