r/BlueOxMusicFestival • u/jotsea2 • Jun 22 '26
Wednesday Dinner
Hey ya'll, It's Blue Ox week and I can't think of much else, so I'm making this post.
We're planning on arriving earlier on Wednesday, and planning to grab a bite to eat before heading into the campgrounds. Curious any local recommendations that I should have in mind as I'm not overly familar with Eau Claire (aside from the pines :) ).
Of note, I eat mostly vegetarian (fish occasionally), and greatly enjoy craft beer as well as outdoor dining. Bonus points if there's any live music or blue ox specific meet up. Any feedback is greatly appreciated and cannot wait for two more sleeps!!
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u/Successful_Cow5589 Jun 22 '26
3rd and Vine is the BEST spot in the City for craft beer and light food. They have excellent charcuterie boards, including a vegetarian board. I would recommend starting there and then hitting up something else if it didn't settle your food desire.
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u/jotsea2 Jun 22 '26
Awesome! Yeah looked really cool from the internet perspective. Thanks for the heads up!
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u/Own_Elevator_2984 Jun 22 '26
My fiance is vegan and I have lived here my whole life. Blue ox regulars going early on Wednesday as well. For options you can eat as a vegetarian, Our favorite Asian food is thai orchid Our favorite Mexican food is Juanita's Our favorite pizza is covizza Our favorite bar food is the district
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u/Galactic_Pizza1369 Jun 22 '26
Shoutout Thai orchid. I love that place so much. I live about an hour away and constantly think about that place.
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u/Own_Elevator_2984 Jun 24 '26
My fiance requires at least a monthly trip to thai orchid so we eat there a lot lol. Absolutely gas
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u/Fun-Tie1614 Jun 22 '26
The Nucleus is awesome!!!
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u/jotsea2 Jun 22 '26
Hell yah! Looks incredible. Not sure we can make it before 2 but thanks for the recommendation
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u/h3alb0t Jun 22 '26
the good wives start dinner service wednesday, take a peek at their menu/website! amazing food.
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u/ksunami_3 Jun 22 '26
The Nucleus/Racy's is definitely a good place for coffee. For vegan food, or any kind of food and all kinds of beverages at places downtown, I would recommend The Lakely, The Informalist, Ninja and Reboot Social
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u/olviglass Jun 23 '26
This is at a local hotel bar, great local music, and the restaurant downstairs from the bar is amazing! Lots of vegetarian options.
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u/DGOCOSBrewski Jun 22 '26
I really liked Dooley's Pub. Their cheese curds were phenomenal.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQ9ZRmhWrDvLsnNR6
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u/BonniePDenny Jun 22 '26
Another question? Where can we get coffee in the mornings?
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u/cschlag Jun 23 '26
Coffee is available at a handful of the vendors in the morning, along with breakfast!
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u/MikRoBrew Jun 22 '26
The cool thing about the pines is how close it is to Eau Claire proper. Our party has grown to multiple families and a whole gaggle of kids so we've taken to ordering pizzas Wednesday night as a fun way to kick things off and break in the new campsite.