Let’s get one thing straight—ordering a Grasshopper cocktail does not mean you’re about to sip on anything remotely related to the crunchy, chirping insect. This creamy, minty, sweet cocktail is a fan-favorite dessert drink in Wisconsin and is a supper club classic. As you're chowing down on your steak dinners or Friday fish fries, be sure to save room for this green treat at the restaurants below. Discover places to get the iconic grasshopper dessert cocktail in Eau Claire!
Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub
Be sure to save room for dessert while dining at Houligans because their Grasshopper option is one of the best! Home to some of the best steaks, seafood, salads, and pasta in Eau Claire, Houligans is your all-in-one place to get a classic supper club experience and this tasty, minty dessert. If you're celebrating St. Paddy's Day or just hungry for something sweet, the Irish Whiskey Sirloin Tips or Irish Whiskey Burger is the perfect entree to pair with your Grasshopper dessert!
4 Mile Restaurant
4 Mile will show you what a true Grasshopper dessert is all about. Crafted with white Créme de Cacao, Dark Créme de Menthe, and ice cream, 4 Mile has absolutely mastered this dessert drink! Here, you'll see what a true supper club is like, with Friday fish fries, Saturday prime rib, plenty of Old Fashioneds, and a self-serve salad bar. It's located – you guessed it – about 4 miles southwest of Eau Claire and is totally worth the short drive out of town!
Dirty Birdie Lounge & Golf Bar
Mix the minty flavors of a Grasshopper with a strong twist of coffee for an Espresso Grasshopper at Dirty Birdie! Here at the indoor golf simulator bar, you can sip on flavorful cocktail combinations while working on your swing. Try out the many simulator games, including golf, archery, basketball, and more, and get a taste of the craft cocktails at Dirty Birdie.
Photo: Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen
The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen offers a limited-time Grasshopper martini for a perfect minty flavor! With hints of chocolate and a delicious green color, this is the ideal cocktail for the month of March. If it's warm out, sip on your Grasshopper on the patio at Phoenix and watch the trees begin to bud along the Chippewa River!
Draganetti's Ristorante
Draganetti's is an Italian restaurant in Eau Claire serving a variety of pasta, pizza, dessert cocktails, and more. You won't leave hungry after filling up on their famous Fettuccini Alfredo, Lasagne, or Picatta Pasta and ice cream dessert beverages. Visit the link to learn more about Draganetti's menu and to plan your next date night out.
44 North
Located in River Prairie, 44 North offers a Twisted Grasshopper ice cream drink! Made with Créme de Menthe, Créme de Cacao, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup, this is a chocolate and mint combo you can't beat. Whether you're enjoying this dessert drink at the bar or sitting on the patio listening to music in River Prairie Park, this Grasshopper always hits the spot!