Silver Coach

My SO travels to Wausau frequently for work, and I often tag along just so that we can stop at this delightful restaurant on the way.   The bar pours tasty, strong drinks, and the staff are extremely friendly.  I agree with previous reviewers that you should definitely request a private room.  The garlic bread is fantastic, and the piri-piri pasta is to-die-for. Silver Coach is a wonderful, romantic way to spend an evening.

Silver Coach offers a contemporary menu and an intimate setting.  During a recent visit, we enjoyed the blackened Salmon in garlic sauce and a shrimp & scallop special over pasta.  Entrees were great.  However, The crawfish ball appetizer on special wasn't so special after all. The texture was funky and the mustard sauce masked the crawfish flavor I was craving.

The best seats in the house are the private dining rooms in the Pullman railway car. They seat 2-4.  Avoid dining outside. It's nothing special. We ate outside during a recent visit and won't make that mistake again.  The patio is unremarkable and patio service was less attentive than indoor dining.  It's a great place for a date. Not a great place to bring the whole family -- especially if you have young kids.

I plan to come back to try their Peri Peri entrees -- which are very spicy.

Our favorite place in town.  I agree with the previous reviewer that stated that it is not kid-friendly at all;  we leave our daughter with a babysitter when we want to go here.  Fabulous specials (always check with your server) and excellent regular menu.   Our favorites are the Shrimp Miguel (regular) the coconut-crusted halibut (special), the cherry glazed duck (special) and the piri-piri seafood pasta (special; piri piri tuna is on the regular menu).  They also do a mean steak (of several varieties) if you're in the mood for red meat.  For a romantic evening, reserve one of the two private dining rooms.