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AN EATERY WITH IDENTITY Our chef-inspired dishes highlight their scratch-made components as well as their ethically – and when possible – locally sourced ingredients. Situated inside The Lismore Hotel, our menus cover a full range of offerings from weekend brunch to wood stone pizza, a full dinner menu, and a late night menu serving until late in the evening. We are proud to offer a menu of options that includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan platings. No meal would be complete, however, without considering our wide selection of bottled wine, beer, spirits, zero-proofs, and of course, our hand-crafted cocktail offerings.
Posh place with seasonal small plates & wood-fired pizza, plus creative cocktails & outdoor seating.
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Address: 205 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 318-7399
Website: http://theinformalist.com/
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Reviews
Anthony Peluf
We were staying at the Lismore (double tree) and decided to come here for dinner. We didn’t have a reservation and did have to wait a while – no problem as it was Friday night and busy at the hotel.
The atmosphere was excellent, open kitchen, beautiful decor etc. We started with drinks and fries for an appetizer. The fries were crispy and hot with a tasty bernaise sauce.
For dinner I got the tater tot hotdish – this was really good. It was a more elevated version of the traditional hotdish. My girlfriend got the lamb and it was just alright. The flavors didn’t work as well together as expected. The side was quinoa spaetzle with mint and root beer glaze that didn’t pair well.
Overall it’s worth a trip especially of you are already staying at the hotel. I would try the pizza next time as those looked really good and were ordered at many other tables.
… moreThe atmosphere was excellent, open kitchen, beautiful decor etc. We started with drinks and fries for an appetizer. The fries were crispy and hot with a tasty bernaise sauce.
For dinner I got the tater tot hotdish – this was really good. It was a more elevated version of the traditional hotdish. My girlfriend got the lamb and it was just alright. The flavors didn’t work as well together as expected. The side was quinoa spaetzle with mint and root beer glaze that didn’t pair well.
Overall it’s worth a trip especially of you are already staying at the hotel. I would try the pizza next time as those looked really good and were ordered at many other tables.
Scott W
Been here before, but it’s been a very long time. We were passing through the area and looking for a place to eat. It happened to be a very busy weekend, and the Informalist was one of the few places that did not have a long line to get seated. Got in right away and seated for some brunch.
The restaurant is spacious and well designed. It’s a bit upscale, but perfectly capable of making people feel relaxed and welcome. We got greeted right away by the server and settled in with menus and waters.
Our order wasn’t complicated: some of the Custard Battered French Toast, a short stack of pancakes, and two eggs. I also ordered a London Fog Tea Latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, and extra foam). It didn’t take long for the food to come, but the London Fog took a while longer.
The French Toast was amazingly good, and the pancakes and eggs were also very good. I was half done with my meal by the time my London Fog arrived, and the server was very apologetic (saying that the coffee shop was very busy). I might have been satisfied with that, but the London Fog was just okay. While there was some extra foam, the drink itself was flat, as if they just heated up the milk and mixed it with the tea. (They need to do a better job with polishing the steamed milk so that it creates a creamy texture, especially if they ar charging $8)
Overall, a good experience, and a few tweaks would have made it excellent. Would stop again if I was in the mood for the French Toast.
… moreThe restaurant is spacious and well designed. It’s a bit upscale, but perfectly capable of making people feel relaxed and welcome. We got greeted right away by the server and settled in with menus and waters.
Our order wasn’t complicated: some of the Custard Battered French Toast, a short stack of pancakes, and two eggs. I also ordered a London Fog Tea Latte (a little lavender, a little vanilla, and extra foam). It didn’t take long for the food to come, but the London Fog took a while longer.
The French Toast was amazingly good, and the pancakes and eggs were also very good. I was half done with my meal by the time my London Fog arrived, and the server was very apologetic (saying that the coffee shop was very busy). I might have been satisfied with that, but the London Fog was just okay. While there was some extra foam, the drink itself was flat, as if they just heated up the milk and mixed it with the tea. (They need to do a better job with polishing the steamed milk so that it creates a creamy texture, especially if they ar charging $8)
Overall, a good experience, and a few tweaks would have made it excellent. Would stop again if I was in the mood for the French Toast.
Alex Luken
Lovely upscale dining experience. Our party’s selection covered the Informalist’s touted speciality, wood-fired pizza, a cheeseburger with French fries and garlic aioli, a ribeye steak, and gnocchi. Everyone was quite happy with their selection. The lemon tiramisu for dessert was sublime!
… moreJeffrey Italiano
A really great dining experience. We went for Sunday brunch and loved the food, he service and the atmosphere. The “Brunch Burger” I ordered came with delicious breakfast potatoes and delicious homemade bread toasted perfectly! Would 100% recommend!
… moreKathy Condon
The only right words…we loved it. Wasn’t expecting a hotel to have a terrific restaurant. We were so wrong.
I would go here even if I wasnt staying at the hotel.
We shared the steak, and ate every it. The sauce with it was sooo good.
Make reservations for the word is getting out.
… moreI would go here even if I wasnt staying at the hotel.
We shared the steak, and ate every it. The sauce with it was sooo good.
Make reservations for the word is getting out.
Kathryn Koniar
Hubby and I came here for dessert to celebrate my birthday and (as usual) this place is fabulous! I love the decor. There is always something beautiful to admire. The service is casual and top-notch all at once. We love their food, but we ordered their gluten-free butterscotch creme Brule and a couple of drinks. The pudding was divine and the perfect size to share and enjoy! Give this place a look: the gluten-free items and accommodations are awesome, and the people are lovely. Perfect date!!
… moreAng Miller
We were hopeful for a great experience as the reviews looked good. We got the christmas day buffet and it was terrible. Everything was cold and dry. Bland salads, cold veggies, very dry mushroom bread pudding, prime rib and turkey that looked and tasted like it came from a can. So few options. No one could answer if there was chicken stock in anything. The desserts were lacking in choice and very dry. Refills were additional cost. We paid about 140 and stopped at the gas station afterwards as the food was not good and not filling. The christmas buffet will not be something we attend in the future. Giant waste of money unfortunately
… moreArlen Beaudette
We had the pear salad which apparently just had a little oil on it. It was very bland. I had the burger as it was burger night and let me tell you all the life (juice) was cooked out of that thing. It was so dry and flavorless. I’m not in a hurry to go back. In the past we’ve had pizza there and it was very good. But last night was a miss.
… moreMalia Frerking
The style and atmosphere were really good! Our server also did a good job. However, the food is not worth the price point. The plating and atmosphere are fancy, but the actual food was just kind of…fine? My gnocchi tasted only of cheese and onion. The walleye my partner had was, in their words, “insignificant. Protein and tomato.” The dessert we had was very heavy on the lemon. Overall just kind of a meh experience at a high price point. As a plus, open on Sundays!
… moreAngela P
Delicious food and great service! The shrimp and grits brunch special was super flavorful! We had a party of 8 and none of us wanted for anything, water was placed on the table for refills, drinks were always order before the last one was gone and the entire group loved their meals!
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