Wissota Chophouse

Diane Feenstra

2 months ago

We selected Wissota Chophouse Chippewa Falls for a special 90th birthday celebration. Since we live out of state, we worked ahead of time on menu and details with Amanda, who was very helpful. All 19 people in our party were extremely pleased with the quality of food, the service, and the private seating in the back room. Chef Bruce superbly created steak flatbread and pretzel shareables, starters, entrees, and desserts enjoyed by all; however, especially tasty were the bleu cheese wedge salad, the pan roasted chilean sea bass, the 8-oz. beef filet, the sides (bleu cheese risotto, garlic chive whipped potatoes, and roasted asparagus), and the raspberry tiramisu. We were extremely satisfied! I should add that I am highly sensitive to gluten, and Bruce did a wonderful job providing for my dietary needs.

Rick Slayton

4 months ago

Bruce was AMAZING! So. I can usually make a meal better than most restaurants serve. This Chophouse is truly an experience. From the requested handmade blue cheese stuffed olives to the oyster rock, and the steak…amaze, to the final espresso, I never doubted the next course topping the previous. Kudos to the entire team. We will be back. Yeah Baby!

Scott W

a year ago

First time here. We were up from Milwaukee for a family birthday. Normally, we would go to a steakhouse in Eau Claire, but with a recent move to Chippewa Falls, we wanted to try something closer. The Chophouse had good reviews, so we gave it a try. (Spoiler — it was a delightful meal!) The Wissota Chophouse is inside the Cobblestone Hotel. It has a separate entrance that leads right into the dining room. It's not a very big space, but the table arrangements are comfortable, with different-sized tables to accommodate larger groups. We had a 7:00 reservation and were seated right away. Menus and waters came quickly, and our server checked in with us immediately. In addition to taking our drink order (Huckleberry Old Fashioned for me), our server did a nice job of explaining the menu items. He was also candid about the dishes he didn’t think were the “best” choices. I really appreciate it when a server feels connected to the customers and confident enough in their own palate to share honest opinions. We ordered the calamari appetizer. Our server wasn’t crazy about that choice, but we went ahead anyway. It was “okay.” It’s sautéed rather than fried, so you have to set your expectations accordingly. It was hot, flavorful, and a good portion. However, like a lot of sautéed calamari, the rings were overly chewy :( They also provide a complimentary bread service (French?), which was fresh and warm, served with butter and a couple of different salts. That was unique and very good. Our entrées included Ribeye, Chicken Ballotine, Carbonara, and Sea Bass (for me). These items are à la carte, so we also ordered sides of Brussels Sprouts and Mac & Cheese. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and everything was served at the right temperature. The Ribeye was excellent, and big enough to share. The Chicken Ballotine was tender and flavorful. My Sea Bass was amazing, though the portion was a bit small. Both sides were very good, especially the Brussels Sprouts, which had just the right amount of crisp. We saved room for dessert and shared two — the Chocolate Cake and the Raspberry Tiramisu. Both were excellent. Overall, the evening was a big success. I really appreciated our server’s help and attention throughout the night (thanks, Bruce). The food was wonderful (with one exception). The atmosphere was upscale but casual. It’s not a cheap dinner, but for what you get, I feel it’s a good value. Overall, a memorable evening — I’d gladly return.

Janine

3 years ago

It's our first time in this restaurant recommended by a co-worker of mine. My husband and I both love it. He had the deep-fried alligator, which he says is really good. I'll take his word for it since my husband is a very good cook as well. I had the crab cakes and sautéed calamari. I would highly recommend this place. They have outdoor seating available as well.