If you like casually staying up past midnight on multiple days of the week, you might be a night owl. And when you, the night owl, get hungry, where do you go to eat? That’s a good question, and you’re in luck— we have the answer. If you’re in Eau Claire, WI, you should check out these tasty late-night restaurants.

1. El Patio

Margaritas? Check. Tasty Mexican food? Check. An option for delivery, take out, or dining in? You’re just chock full of options when you eat at El Patio. El Patio, or "El Pat" to the locals, has some of the best Mexican food in town, with some of the most reasonable prices you can find for your late-night burrito craving. Plus, there’s free chips and salsa.

2. Ray’s Place

Like chilling at a casual bar with tasty food? Try Ray’s Place. Ray’s Place might have the best hot beef sandwiches in town, couple it with a side of bean soup and you’ll be eating a meal that warms your stomach once the weather starts getting colder. Hot Beef + Bean Soup + late night hours = a warm happy night owl. 

3. The Plus

If you like sit-down places with entertainment all nights of the week, The Plus is the place for you to be. They have 1.) Great pizza 2.) Great burgers and 3.) A 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. happy hour; what more could you ask for? So come bring all of your night owl friends for Tuesday Night open mic or weekend live music. You won’t regret it.

4. Gyro King

If you want deep-fried bar staples, Gyro King is your spot. They have everything you’d expect a late-night casual restaurant would have; delicious gyros, cheese curds galore and deep-fried mac and cheese bites. Classic bar food for the night owl who’s craving something fried and tasty. 

5. Buzzy's Pizza Emporium 

If you're looking for some classic late-night pizza, Buzzy's has to be your go-to. Located right on Water Street, you're sure to find a lively crowd and some great grub. Oh yeah, and their mac and cheese pizza is to die for. Don't miss out. 

So never again will you, the night owl, go to bed hungry, not with these restaurants still serving up their delicious goodness. Snapping food pics? Share with us using #CaptureEC!