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A photo of Malarkey's Pub and Grill restaurant
4.4
Awesome(252)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Wausau
Booked 5 times today
Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill are a must stop when in Wausau. Locally owned and operated, we are in the heart of the historic downtown. Located just steps from the Grand Theater, 400 Block, River Walk, kayak course, Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau Mall, shops, restaurants, parks, it's easy to stop here on the way to anything!
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4.8
Exceptional(485)
Price: Expensive
• American • Wausau
Booked 15 times today
Van Acre, A Wausau Experience. A community with deep roots and a story to tell, Wausau is the kind of place to discover and make your own. This goes for anyone who wanders these parts from near or far. Whether you’re from here or took a road that led here. Whether you’re here for the moment or for a lifetime. Van Acre is a restaurant and bar that echoes this spirit. Located within the one of a kind Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, our heart for homegrown hospitality comes to life with authentic food and drink, a captivating space and passionate team. Our menu is inspired by the region with seasonal rustic fare served alongside classic and creative cocktails, craft brews and a curated wine list. No matter what your journey, we invite you to savor all that is put on your table and enjoy each other’s company along the way.
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4.9
Exceptional(1154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Glen Arbor / Maple City
Booked 10 times today
Trattoria Funistrada is a fun spot for its exceptional food, top-notch service, and great atmosphere. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable, making every visit feel like a delightful homecoming. The food, ranging from traditional Italian cuisine to unique specials, is always delicious and flavorful. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'delectable culinary experience' that's well worth the wait.
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4.7
Exceptional(586)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Glenview
Booked 178 times today
Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.
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4.8
Exceptional(862)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 55 times today
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!
A photo of Lucille restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1154)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Madison
Booked 45 times today
Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!
A photo of Safina restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(347)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Milwaukee
Booked 23 times today
It’s been over four years since guests last tasted the Sicilian dishes from longtime Milwaukee restaurant Giovanni’s. But all of that changes with Safina: a new casual Italian concept that comes to the historic building at 785 N. Jefferson St.Focusing on comforting dishes with roots in Sicily and the southern regions of Italy, Safina's goal is to keep the menu familiar and accessible. The restaurant also features a full bar and second-level seating, complete with wood and marble finishes that highlight the rustic, modern Italian ambiance.
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4.9
Exceptional(6995)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 145 times today
If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.
A photo of Billy Sushi restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(58)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 68 times today
There are ninety-nine different ways to write “sushi” in the Japanese script of kanji. Each with its own unique interpretation and meaning. It was with great deliberation that our founder, Billy, chose 寿司 to best represent his personal interpretation of the word - Celebration of Fish!That’s exactly how Billy feels about the art of making sushi and the atmosphere that surrounds it - it should be a celebration! Which is why Billy Sushi is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience for anyone who allows themselves to take part. A three-ring performance of sorts - sushi bar, sake bar and dining room - brought to life by the performances of sushi chefs, bartenders and servers. And the Ring Master and your host, Billy.
A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Schaumburg restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3784)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Schaumburg
Booked 72 times today
Located near the Hyatt Regency, Perry's is serving our second Chicagoland location in Schaumburg, Illinois! Perry's Schaumburg is bringing our award-winning menu, amazing ambiance, unique signatures, tableside presentations, and our exceptional service. This innovative, 12,000-square-foot restaurant boasts a vibrant color palette with details of modern chandeliers and textures that embellish our newest location and celebrate the local community. The main dining room, featuring a spectacular wine wall, allows guests to catch glimpses of chefs creating innovations in the kitchen. Between the main dining room, four beautifully appointed private dining rooms and Bar 79® opening to an inviting, heated patio, Perry’s Schaumburg brings the best of the Rare and Well Done® experience to more of Chicago.
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  • Jacob
    Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Service was impressive. Constant supply of water, great timing between meals, waiter was excellent. New plates between meals. Food was awesome. Sweet potato latkes had the classic latke texture and flavor with an added creaminess and sweetness from the sweet potato. The falafel was very well seasoned and the sweet creaminess of the beet tzatziki was complemented perfectly by the savory, slightly grittiness of the tahini sauce. The harissa crusted halibut was perfectly cooked flakey fish with a beautifully salty dashi mushroom broth. The harissa crust itself had a cheese-forward flavor not unlike cheez-itz, but in a good way, brightened up by shavings of lemon zest. The frozen yogurt with olive oil and sea salt was a bit surprising in that it was more cheesy than I had expected it to be. The yogurt was great and the drops of olive oil carried a salty punch to them and had hardened ever so slightly from the coldness of the yogurt. The burnt honey cake was great. Tall light multi-layered cake with light burnt honey whipped cream and some other warm spices like cinnamon. The honey cake tasted eerily similar to cinnamon teddy grahams from when I was a kid. The meal was very good, with creative twists on classic dishes that were enhanced by bold flavors. The nostalgic elements of flavors from my childhood were special. The service was excellent. I would definitely recommend Ema, and if you’re ever in Chicago to try Aba as well. Both are great restaurants.
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    Ema - GlenviewPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Glenview
    4.7
  • Leo
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our entire experience exceeded expectations…innovative menu was exceptional. Professional staff were gracious, experienced, personable, helpful and knowledgeable. There was tasty music and we could converse and hear. I highly recommend Young Joni for an adventure into fresh dining experience dealt by professional staff.
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    Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
    4.8
  • J GregoryVIP
    Central Kentucky •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Favorite restaurant when visiting Glenn Arbor. Food is always excellent as is the service. Lydia, our server, was absolutely the best. Professional and personable! So helpful in meeting everyone's request. Will always go back!
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    Trattoria FunistradaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Glen Arbor / Maple City
    4.9
  • Kelly
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We go to the igloos every year and just love the experience and fine dining quality they continue to provide! It’s always something we look forward to!
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    Van AcrePrice: Expensive• American• Wausau
    4.8
  • John
    Wisconsin •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    The quality of food was excellent as always. Service was impeccable and everybody was very welcoming and friendly!
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    Malarkey's Pub and GrillPrice: Moderate• Pub• Wausau
    4.4
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