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An eatery with identity in the heart of downtown Eau Claire. Visit: linktr.ee/informalist

10/19/2026

COMING SOON: your favorite comfort food classics twisted into one delicious 'za! The Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup pizza, inspired by the change of season, features a tomato soup base, parmesan cheese, a blend of fontina and cheddar, golden-toasted herbed bread crumbs, and fried sage. It's savory bliss with a satisfying bread crumb crunch - available this Wednesday (10/21) through next Tuesday (10/27)!

AVAILABLE NOW: Our Oktoberfest Burger is a hot commodity, and that's exactly why we'll be grilling them up through the end of the month! It features our classic steak patty dressed up with a Hook's three-year aged cheddar & New Glarus Staghorn b**r cheese sauce, and sauerkraut all on a fresh brioche bun.

10/16/2026

Our Butternut Squash Risotto is autumn in a bowl: it's creamy, comforting, and quietly indulgent. Roasted butternut squash, fried sage, and vegan herb butter, it's plant‑based, gluten-free, and crafted with intention; just the way we like it!

10/14/2026

If this German cuisine classic doesn't shout "Oktoberfest", we're not sure what will! This delicious dish features hand-breaded pork schnitzel, served alongside house-made red potato kartoffelsalat (potato salad) and topped with sauerkraut. Pair it with New Glarus "Staghorn" Märzen!

10/12/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Our Oktoberfest Burger is a hot item, and we're excited to share that it will be available tomorrow (Tuesday, 10/13) through the end of the month! It features our classic steak patty dressed up with a Hook's three-year aged cheddar & New Glarus Staghorn b**r cheese sauce, and sauerkraut all on a fresh brioche bun.

COMING SOON: our next pizza special, the "Very Verde", features an avocado tomatillo base, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, a corn and black bean salad, and is topped with lime crema and micro cilantro. It's fresh, flavorful pizza that gets better with every slice. Available Wednesday, October 15, through Tuesday, October 20!

10/09/2026

Give your dinner plans an upgrade - treat yourself to a night out at The Informalist! Our chef-inspired menu is regularly updated with exciting, seasonal additions, our space is intimate and luxurious, and our service is top notch. Book your reservation now by heading to Informalist.com!

10/07/2026

Celebrating the heritage of many Wisconsinites, we're excited to share a menu inspired by Oktoberfest, an annual German festival that's been held for over 200 years. In the spirit of the festivities, we also have New Glarus "Staghorn" on tap, a Wisconsin-brewed German-style Märzen. Try our take on these traditional foods, and don't forget to raise a pint and say "Guten Appetit"!

This menu is available for the month of October:

BAVARIAN PRETZEL (LEFT)
Scratch-baked traditional pretzel sticks served with house-made b**r cheese dip featuring New Glarus Staghorn b**r and Hook’s Three-year-aged cheddar

PORK SCHNITZEL (MIDDLE)
Hand-breaded pork schnitzel with house-made red potato kartoffelsalat and sauerkraut

BLUTWURST (RIGHT)
Vegan spätzel with grilled house-made vegan blutwurst sausage and braised red cabbage

10/05/2026

🛎️ WE'RE HIRING! As we move into the busy holiday season, we're looking for extra support on our team. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity in local hospitality, we invite you to explore our current team openings. We're seeking:
Banquet Chef
Banquet Servers
Banquet Dishwashers
Kitchen Crew Prep
Bartenders
Restaurant Servers
Restaurant Greeters
🛎️ LEARN MORE & APPLY: ats.wizehire.com/career-site/ecwi-hospitality

10/03/2026

NOW ON THE MENU: Grilled Peach & Buratta Salad
When grilled peaches meet creamy burrata, it’s basically the universe saying “treat yourself.” Add crispy fried prosciutto, a pomegranate balsamic drizzle, and a little micro mint, and suddenly salads feel very exciting!

10/01/2026

Gathering family, friends, or colleagues around a long table for good conversation and delicious food is one of our favorite ways to ring in special occasions, celebrations, and holidays, and we have just the space to make it happen. We'd love to help you plan your next intimate dinner—give us a call at (715) 318-7399 and book today!

09/29/2026

Check out what's new at The Informalist this week!

Our Tuesday burger special is the Southwest Burger, featuring a steak patty topped with pepper jack cheese, a black bean and corn salad, and chipotle aioli, all on a fresh brioche bun. Available exclusively tonight, 9/29!

This week's pizza special debuts tomorrow, and we think it's another hit! The "Hot Harvest" pizza is made with a sriracha-butternut cream sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella, macerated tomatoes, parmesan crisps, and micro cilantro. Available 9/30-10/6!

Address

205 S. Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
54701

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 11pm
Tuesday	5pm - 10pm
Wednesday	5pm - 10pm
Thursday	5pm - 10pm
Friday	5pm - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm
	5pm - 10pm
Sunday	8am - 2pm
	5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+17153187399

Website

https://www.theinformalist.com/

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