Knocking down the reigning Mona Lisa’s, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (4751 Owen Ayres Count) has been crowned our reader’s favorite restaurant in Eau Claire for 2022! Offering a luxury experience, Johnny’s steps up with class, offering incredible food, diverse wine varieties, and more. Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub (415 S. Barstow St.) has a more casual pub style, offering delicious seafood, steak, and more, all within a beautiful wood-lined ambiance. Mona Lisa’s Restaurant (428 Water St.) is a modern Mediterranean experience like no other. Mona’s offers a mouthwatering menu that changes weekly. — Kelly Carlson