Opening hours
Closed · opens 3:00 PM
| Monday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Eau Claire: 5:28 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
205 South Barstow StreetEau Claire, WI 54701
About The Informalist
The Informalist is a restaurant located at 205 South Barstow Street in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It's part of our guide to 103 restaurants, cafes and bars in Eau Claire.
The Informalist is open 7 days a week, usually 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 205 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Informalist’s weekday schedule with 219 other restaurants in Wisconsin. On a typical weekday it opens at 3:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 68% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 67 hours a week, 7 hours more than the local median of 60. 78% of restaurants in Wisconsin open on Sundays, and The Informalist is one of them.
Compared with 219 other restaurants in Wisconsin that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Wisconsin
Based on 89 menus with 5,712 priced items from restaurants in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $16.95.
We don’t have The Informalist’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what restaurants in Wisconsin typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders | 31% | $10.41 |
| Cheese Curds | 31% | $9.95 |
| Grilled Cheese | 29% | $7.50 |
| Cheeseburger | 27% | $9.00 |
| Onion Rings | 22% | $6.00 |
| Patty Melt | 21% | $11.97 |
| Side Salad | 18% | $5.00 |
| Soup of the Day | 18% | $4.00 |
Calculated from 89 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Informalist there are 21 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 28 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (10), Sandwiches & Delis (3), American (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
The Informalist is the only restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Randy's Family Restaurant, 1.8 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeECDC - Eau Claire Dowtown Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Plus< 0.1 mi
- ThaiRice Palace< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsOlson's Ice Cream< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiMadden Ramen0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Informalist's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is The Informalist open on Sunday?
Yes, The Informalist is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is The Informalist located?
The Informalist is located at 205 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701.
Does The Informalist offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Informalist. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is The Informalist open late?
Yes – The Informalist is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Informalist?
There are 28 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Informalist. Nearby options include ECDC - Eau Claire Dowtown Coffee (< 0.1 mi), The Plus (< 0.1 mi), and Rice Palace (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Informalist?
None within a mile. The closest is Randy's Family Restaurant, 1.8 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Wisconsin cost?
Based on 89 menus with 5,712 priced items from restaurants in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $16.95.
Nearby places
All in Eau Claire
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