(由 Google 翻译)第一次来这里。我们从密尔沃基过来参加家人的生日聚会。通常我们会去欧克莱尔的牛排馆,但最近搬到了奇珀瓦福尔斯,我们想尝试一下更近一点的地方。Chophouse 的评价不错,所以我们就去尝试了一下。(剧透一下——这顿饭真是美味!)
Wissota Chophouse 位于鹅卵石酒店内。它有一个单独的入口,可以直接通往餐厅。餐厅空间不大,但餐桌布置很舒适,不同大小的餐桌可以容纳更多的人。
我们预订了7点的座位,很快就入座了。菜单和水很快就送来了,服务员也很快跟我们确认了情况。除了记录我们的饮料订单(我点了哈克贝利老式鸡尾酒),服务员还很好地解释了菜单上的菜品。他还坦诚地解释了他认为不是“最佳”选择的菜品。我真的很欣赏服务员能与顾客产生共鸣,并且对自己的味觉足够自信,愿意分享诚实的意见。
我们点了鱿鱼开胃菜。服务员不太喜欢这个菜,但我们还是点了。味道“还行”。它是炒的,而不是炸的,所以你得根据自己的口味调整预期。这道菜很热,味道鲜美,分量也很足。然而,就像很多炒鱿鱼圈一样,鱿鱼圈嚼起来太嚼了 :( 他们还提供免费面包服务(法式面包?),新鲜温热,配黄油和几种不同的盐。这道菜很独特,非常好吃。
我们的主菜包括肋眼牛排、鸡肉卷、卡邦尼意面和海鲈鱼(给我的)。这些菜是单点的,所以我们还点了抱子甘蓝和奶酪通心粉。食物上桌的时间还算合理,每道菜的温度都适宜。肋眼牛排很棒,份量也足够分享。鸡肉卷鲜嫩可口。我的海鲈鱼很棒,虽然份量有点小。两道菜都很好,尤其是抱子甘蓝,脆度恰到好处。
我们留了肚子吃甜点,分享了两份——巧克力蛋糕和覆盆子提拉米苏。两份都很棒。
总的来说,这个夜晚非常成功。我非常感谢我们的服务员整晚的帮助和关注(谢谢,Bruce)。食物很棒(除了一件事)。氛围高档却又轻松随意。这顿晚餐价格不菲,但就其本身而言,我觉得物有所值。总而言之,这是一个难忘的夜晚——我很乐意再来。
(原文)
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.