24 Best American Restaurants in Wausau

“Wonderful service, food was on point and great vibes! Our server Al was very attentive and Ryan the GM was top tier! Will be back.“

“The Fare is American Diner. Every single item was fresh, delicious and perfectly prepared! = Coffee, hamburgers, salmon, rolls, fries, onion rings, Cole slaw, potato salad, rhubarb crumble and cheesecake!! Everything was fantastic and amazing! And the busy diner atmosphere was festive and fun!!“

“I had Lanzo as a server, he was very attentive and friendly. We had a mess up with the drinks and he fixed it professionally and kindly. He definitely added to the experience and made it great! Loved the cheese curds too!“

“Great place to have some fun!! And the food is amazing Friday fish fry is the bomb“

“We visited this restaurant on the advice of my friend's co-worker and were not disappointed. The prices for the food are excellent and the serving sizes large. We had the fish and shrimp, tenderloin and shrimp, and the fried chicken. All were cooked perfectly. The side cole slaw was excellent in that it had a nice flavor and was creamy. The french fries were crispy and had a light coating. The potato salad, according to my friend, was very good. We plan to visit again to try other entrees for a comparison to tonight's meal.“

“2nd visit. It was a quite night, the staff informed us that was due to ”spring break”. This restaurant has a warm, fun atmosphere. We were given a “tour” of the two main floor dining rooms and learned about the history of the building and Wausau itself buy the pictures hanging on the walls. The staff was attentive. Extensive wine list, bartender gave a quick lesson of Gins (differences between London dry and botanical) to one of our guests. With spring around the corner, I enjoyed the zucchini pasta.“

“The new chicken sandwich is great! Staff is always great. I travel across the state for work every day and always try to frequent Culver’s (hard not to after working for them for many many many years through high school, college, and so on). This is one of my favorite Culver’s to stop at outside of my hometown Culver’s. Keep up the great work“

“The Wisconsin Cheesesteak is excellent. Great atmosphere. Our go to place for breakfast or lunch when we are in the area.“

“Thank you for a wonderful experience with our whole family tonight! We had three little kids with us and had the absolute best service! The manager here cares about each and every person who walks through the doors and wants to make your time there great! Thank you so much!“

“Steaks are Delicious made to order. I didn’t like the salty skin bake potato 🥔 Waiter was friendly!!“

“Great meal for lunch today. We started with the Mushroom Tartine which was a real treat?, it had a hint of citrus that fun! My wife had the Wisconsin burger, I had the Korean Chicken sandwich and we did sharesies ;) to end our meal we split a piece of carrots cake. The frosting carried the plate... really enjoyed everything!“

“5 Stars – A Local Gem with a Heartwarming Atmosphere We’ve been to Blue Willow Cafe four times now for breakfast, and each visit just reinforces why we keep coming back. Even if the food wasn’t always perfect and they didn’t have best toffee cappuccino, the service is absolutely impeccable. The staff genuinely treats you like family—warm, attentive, and always smiling. It’s rare to find that kind of hospitality these days. This last visit was extra special because we finally got a booth! We joked that there’s a “three-visit minimum” before they grant you booth access, which only adds to the charm of the place. It’s little moments like that which make the experience memorable. No matter how your day starts, walking into Blue Willow Cafe just lifts your spirits. There’s something about the atmosphere—maybe it’s the cozy decor, maybe it’s the people—but it’s a guaranteed mood booster every time. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place that makes you feel good just by being there.“

“A classic country bar except for one thing. Simply fantastic food!! We had a double ham and grilled cheese and the special which was a delicious steak sandwich with grilled onions on a toasted hoagie. They even made a great kiddy cocktail for my grandson.“

“We have exceptional customer service from employee Mike Hale. He was friendly and made your average visit to Culver’s a little more personal. Also, the young man running food went out of his way to hold the door open for us as we entered the building. Best Culver’s in the area“

“We ate there tonight to celebrate my wife's ??th birthday. Our waitress was good. The food was decent. The mixed drinks were nearly sans alcohol. The rub didn't come until it was time to pay our bill. They actually charge an additional 4% to use your credit card. I realize that other eateries in our area have consorted with their fellow restaurateurs to add an additional fee to "cover their costs to do business with their credit card brokers but 4% is a new high. In the past 3 weeks my wife and I have traveled over 5,000 miles in the car on a road trip to the Pacific coastline. In the entirety of those travels, we did not find ANYBODY charging an extra fee to pay their bills at checkout. I HAVE learned, however, that the prevailing view is to simply deduct the charge card fee from your normal tip. That way, nobody is the wiser, but you didn't cover the fee; the waitstaff did. The waitstaff has no way of knowing how you NORMALLY tip, so they have no way to know that you charged them for the fee. I am generally a strong tipper. A strong tip less the fee still might look like a strong tip. So in a nutshell, if you are part of the waitstaff that charges a fee for your customer to pay their bill...........They are not paying the fee..YOU ARE! This is bad business on the part of the owner.“

“Wonderful lunch yesterday!“

“Everything here is delicious 😋 Never had a bad meal here.Very welcoming and friendly ❣️You won't leave hungry or disappointed!“

“Stumbled across and was extremely satisfied. Food, atmosphere, price all wonderful! Highly recommend. Homemade ravioli and mellow submarine!“

“Had supper with my son last night, I had the salmon n he had the fish tacos. Both were very good. Our waitress was very helpful n good! Everyone was very friendly!“

“Great food and a great place to stop and have drinks!“

“Great food and great staff/service. Highly recommend.“

“We ordered chicken from this restaurant for our wedding, and unfortunately there was an issue where the order was an hour late and the chicken breading ended up soggy. While that was disappointing on such an important day, I cannot say enough good things about how the business handled it. They were incredibly professional, kind, and took full responsibility right away. They issued a full refund and even gave us a gift card, which was completely unexpected and very appreciated. Mistakes happen, but outstanding customer service like this is rare. We truly appreciate how they handled the situation and look forward to visiting in the future. Highly recommend based on their integrity and care for their customers.“

“Wonderful staff. Good prices.“

“We had my daughter’s birthday here - it went great but that’s not the reason for the review. Her dad somehow sliced his finger pretty badly requiring a quick visit to the ER. The wait staff and kitchen crew quickly helped apply pressure , wrap it, and find proper bandages until we went in. Thanks, WOW staff.🫡“