The Informalist Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Great tea selection
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Great wine list
Popular for
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Breakfast
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Comfort food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Late-night food
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Organic dishes
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Children
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Good for kids
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free street parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best KPortal Reviews
Joe introduced me to a fine Bourbon called Angel's Envy.
I made it into the Informalist thanks to Molly's recommendation- it was the just right prompt.
"Everyday I walked by without giving it a try- after having a relaxing drink and a slice of pie....I can't tell you why."
Love the atmosphere for a relaxing adult evening in a vibrant Downtown.
I added spicy honey to the banana jamma pizza ???? ???? ????
I highly recommend ???? you stop in for a drink and experience the penny bar first hand.
Had a lovely time here. Perfect place for any occasions, date night or family gatherings. Everything we had was great. Would definitely recommend!
Thanks for ruining my anniversary datenight Mr. Joe bartender.
I came in with my husband. Mr Joe let us sit & wait for his royal appearance for a while after taking ONLY my husband's order. So I'm just sitting the bar for show ain't I? So I waited for a bit more and he ignored me again... oh sad face. Anyway, I thought the wait would make the drinks worth it but nah, sucks big time.
Thanks again Mr. Joe for ignoring me so I can take my business elsewhere :)
Enjoyed brunch the other day. The menu was fun and unique that included vegan options as well. I had a mimosa and the Breakfast Burger with hash browns and my husband had Eggs Benedict with a spicy Bloody Mary.
The service was top notch and the food was great. Only thing was my burger was a bit over cooked to my liking and the spicy Bloody Mary did not have much kick to it. This was our second visit and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time! Great for a night out or weekend brunch.
We took our grandparents here for Easter and it was great! The food is simple and delicious ???? my husband loved the mushroom Benedict, and I loved the stuffed french toast! It was a really nice dim and calm setting.
The food was good, though quite overpriced compared to literally every other breakfast restaurant in Eau Claire/Altoona (all of which have equal or better quality cuisine). This is not a surprise to us, as we had received a gift card and planned on using it to circumvent this pricing discrepancy. We were told at the end of our meal that the new POS system could not accept our gift card, and there was no workaround available. I've used plenty of POS systems and I find this hard to believe and highly unprofessional for such a "fancy" establishment. On an unrelated note, tabasco hot sauce has been a joke for quite some time, serving it in a ramekin is insulting on multiple fronts. If you want to be a "fancy" restaurant, please invest in some worthwhile hot sauce.
I have not eaten at the Informalist for at least four years. Today I had a candidate entertainment meal planned, and there were six of us. The candidate and his wife were both vegetarian so we selected the Informalist because there were many good vegetarian options.
We selected three vegetarian Appetizers. I was completely surprised at how much I enjoyed each one of those. I don’t think I have ever had cauliflower that I liked better. I would never have thought the cauliflower would be a winner. The pretzels were great. The roasted summer squash with a salad on top was also very good, but a bit overpriced.
Three people in our party got the salmon which had a great taste to it, and a nice char/crust on it.
I got a steak with the chimichurri sauce and it was remarkably good. I have never had that kind of sauce before.
Taken is a whole, it was a very pleasant experience, and everyone enjoyed their meal. I especially thought the vegetarian options Were top-notch.
Although I haven’t entertained clients there in the last four or five years, I will do so in the future. This was a great step up compared to when I came there for years ago. Thanks for the nice experience.
We made reservations at The Informalist for Friday evening at 5pm when the opened. First, it was very easy to make reservations online and when we arrived we were seated immediately in a very nice booth in a side area of the restaurant. There were 3 of us.
Our server was prompt in getting us drinks. The Paloma was delicious and I ended up ordering a second one. Is $12 expensive for a drink? Yes, but it was my friend’s 50th and we were in for a splurge of an evening. We ordered the baked Brie to share, which came with crusty bread, lavender almonds, honeycomb, and caramelized onions (I think). This was a fabulous way to start dinner, such interesting flavors that worked well together, and it was the perfect size for three of us to share as a starter. Two of us at the table ordered the salmon and the third ordered the duck. We had the perfect amount of time to enjoy our starter and drinks before our food came out. I love salmon, and the crispy skin and buttery texture was some of the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant. The romesco sauce was a great complement to the salmon and the leek risotto a fabulous side. Everything was seasoned and balanced to perfection. My friend said that her duck was delicious as well. We pretty much licked our plates clean. This was a fabulous place to celebrate a big birthday and to indulge a little bit.
Perhaps the only slightly disappointing thing was that when we made reservations it asked if we were celebrating an occasion. I denoted a birthday, but no one at the restaurant acknowledged this. It wasn’t a huge deal, but if you are going to ask, perhaps acknowledge it.
We didn’t feel rushed to get through our meal and leave, even though it got busy. This speaks to customer service. I can’t wait for my next dinner at The Informalist!
EDIT on 5/8/23: I ate here again this last weekend for another friend’s birthday. Our experience was wonderful, once again. We started with the Brussels sprouts and the burrata; both were very tasty, although that milk bread served with the burrata was fantastic. I ordered the salmon once again, although this time it was served with a cold grain salad of sorts. It was tasty, although the warm salmon and cold salad were an odd contrast. Everyone at our table raved about their food!
Quick Facts About The Informalist
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 02:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
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| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Saturday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Sunday | 08:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
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