When the craving hits for something sizzling, savory, and straight from the grill, Eau Claire has your back. From upscale dining rooms to cozy supper clubs and rustic taverns, this city knows how to serve a steak. Plan your next date night or celebratory dinner at Eau Claire’s best steakhouses and restaurants for a perfect steak dinner!
Photo: Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub
Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub
Housed in a historic downtown building, Houligans delivers steakhouse sophistication with an Irish pub twist. Their signature steaks are hand-cut, perfectly seared, and often topped with indulgent extras like whiskey peppercorn sauce or garlic butter. It’s the kind of place where date nights feel extra special and the Old Fashioneds come expertly crafted. Bonus, the seafood’s just as good!
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
This fine-dining establishment is a go-to for an elegant ambiance, delicious food & drinks, and a comfortable place to stay in Eau Claire. Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is located at the Holiday Inn Eau Claire South and serves up signature steaks for all preferences. Choose entrees like the Midwest's Best Filet Mignon, Parmesan Crusted New York Strip, Chubby Cut Tup Steak, and many more. This restaurant also serves up crowd-favorite pastas, salads, and appetizers.
4 Mile Restaurant & Bar
Explore the supper club scene at one of the best in the area—4 Mile Restaurant & Bar. It gets its name from its location, about 4 miles southeast of Eau Claire, and draws in fish fry, prime rib, and ribeye steak. Everything about this spot screams old-school Wisconsin—the cozy atmosphere, the salad bar, and we can't forget to mention the beloved Old Fashioneds served at 4 Mile.
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The Informalist
Farm-to-table meets steakhouse chic at The Informalist. This stylish restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Eau Claire at The Lismore Hotel and serves a variety of delicious menu items crafted with locally-sourced ingredients. The steak dishes will not disappoint, and you can't go wrong with the pizza, pasta, and seafood options at The Informalist. After dinner, head upstairs to the Dive for an upscale cocktail sipping experience overlooking downtown Eau Claire!
The Livery
For a historic, saloon-style dinner, try out The Livery in downtown Eau Claire! The restaurant is a catch-all for dinner food favorites like tacos, pasta, burgers, salads, and steaks. Their Gorgonzola Steak is an 8 oz. sirloin stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and topped with tarragon butter. Otherwise, the 16 oz. Ribeye steak never misses.
Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill
At Grizzly’s, the open-flame wood-fired grill cooks up the perfect steaks! Try dishes like the Wood-Fired House Sirloin, Bourbon Pepper Sirloin, Lodge Ribeye, or Sirloin Tips, and enjoy your dinner at this cabin-style restaurant. The menu keeps going with mouth-watering seafood, burgers, pastas, tacos, and more. Click here to discover the full menu!
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Hangar 54
Located at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, Hangar 54 is a unique destination for steak with a view. Choose from the Steak Tender Medallions, 10 oz. sirloin, or 14 oz. ribeye, and relax while watching planes depart and arrive in Eau Claire! Plus, the drinks, burgers, and wings are crowd favorites at Hangar 54.
Wheaton Family Restaurant
If you're staying at the Sleep Inn & Suites in the Town of Wheaton, you're in luck! The Wheaton Family Restaurant is located right on site and serves anything you may be craving. Whether you're looking for something filling and hearty like a steak or burger, or you're wanting something lighter, like a salad or sandwich, this restaurant has something on the menu for everyone in your family. Click here to browse their menu!
Cowboy Jack's
Cowboy Jack's offers another catch-all food menu, and steaks certainly make the list. This western sports bar is the perfect spot in River Prairie to dine on the outdoor patio, catch the next sports game, gather for happy hour, or enjoy a meal that everyone will love! The steak menu includes ribeye, New York strip, sirloin, and sirloin tips, and some of these pair perfectly with their deep-fried shrimp. You can also order a sirloin steak salad, bourbon steak & potato pizza, and a Steakhouse Flatbread!