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Name: Van Acre Igloos
Address: 151401 County Road NN, Wausau, WI, United States, 54401-8117
Telephone: (715) 298-6775
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

Van Acre Igloos

4.8

89 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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*Tiki motif returns March 14 through April 2!*
Embrace winter with Wausau’s enchanting igloo lounge experience at Van Acre, the spirited new restaurant within the Hilton Garden Inn Wausau. Our patio features two igloos dubbed the North Pole and the South Pole, outfitted with blankets and space heaters to keep you cozy and warm. Our dedicated team services each igloo, and our full menu is available for lounge style dining and cocktails. We can hardly wait for you to experience our igloo fun all winter long!

Please note reservations are available in 1.5-hour blocks with a $150 food and beverage minimum. A nonrefundable $100 deposit is required at time of reservation and goes toward your food and beverage purchases. An 18% gratuity is automatically added for this special dining experience. Reservation times are 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 Monday - Saturday. Maximum capacity of 8.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(715) 298-6775
Website
http://www.vanacre.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
David Sapp

Location
151401 County Road NN, Wausau, WI 54401-8117
Neighborhood
Wausau
Parking details
Complimentary on-site parking is available to all our guests.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

What 89 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional service & food! Highly Recommended!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on April 5, 2022Dear Guest, We're so glad you found both our food offerings and service to be exceptional! Thank you for recommending us to fellow diners and providing a 5-star review. We hope to serve you inside the restaurant soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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MeganL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fun! Great staff, amazing food, beautiful atmosphere.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on April 5, 2022Megan, We appreciate your 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that you had fun and enjoyed our food offerings, service and atmosphere. We hope you'll dine with us again soon inside the restaurant. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Becky
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Igloos are such a great experience at Van Acre! I've been there for the winter themed and tiki themed and both times was great. The staff is amazing as well as their food and cocktails. I'll absolutely be going back again.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on April 5, 2022Becky, Thank you for joining us once again! We're so glad to hear you're a fan of both our winter igloos, and Tiki igloos. We're looking forward to the next time you're able to visit us! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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NicoleR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The igloos were a great space to meet up and chill with friends. Wish they allotted for more time but we just moved to the next place.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on April 5, 2022Nicole, Thank you for coming out to experience our igloos! We hope you'll visit us back at Van Acre soon. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The igloos were beautiful, intimate and such a fun experience. The food was out of this world outstanding. Service was excellent.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 29, 2022Dear Guest, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your igloo experience! Thank you for your kind words about our food offerings and service. We hope you'll visit us again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Lane
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and drinks. It was pretty warm when we got inside but we were able to adjust the temperature on the heaters. Great service as well.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 23, 2022Lane, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed so many aspects of your igloo experience! We appreciate your review, and hope you get the chance to join us again. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Kara
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for ladies’ night. Delicious food and drinks. The igloo gave us a private space to chat. Pahoua was an attentive and delightful server. Such a fun night out!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 23, 2022Kara, Thank you for joining us for your ladies' night out! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and drink offerings, as well as Pahoua's attentive service! We hope you get the chance to join us again. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food & super friendly staff !
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 23, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed everything about your experience. We hope you'll visit us again. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Fam7
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family of 7 had a wonderful dinner in the igloos. Delicious food and great service
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 11, 2022Dear Guest, We're delighted you and your family were able to join us for an igloo experience! Happy to hear you were a fan of the food offerings, as well as the service. We hope you get the chance to visit us again! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful private dining and great value! Igloos come with heat blankets and Bluetooth speaker
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The igloos were perfect! Great for small get togethers where you want the service of a restaurant, but don’t want the busy atmosphere. The food and drinks were fantastic and Jordan was an awesome waitress! We will definitely be back!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 7, 2022Dear Guest, We're so glad you had a perfect experience! Jorden will be delighted to know she made a positive impact on your evening. We look forward to your next visit! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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JohannaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well worth our drive to and from (drove home in a snowstorm). The entire vibe of the igloo was great! Food and wine were delicious, and the service we received was wonderful!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 1, 2022Johanna, Thank you for making the drive to experience our igloos! We're so glad you enjoyed the vibe, food and service. We hope to serve you again in the future! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Jessica
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They made my birthday fabulous with a special dessert and the food was amazing!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on March 1, 2022Jessica, It was a pleasure to ensure your birthday was extra special! Thank you for joining us, and we hope you can dine with us again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Kelly
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience, service, drinks and food! It was warm in the igloo as well with their heaters.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 25, 2022Kelly, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the service, as well as our food and drink offerings. We hope you'll dine with us again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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JillD
Milwaukee
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Love the atmosphere- but was just to cold of night for us. Food cooled of too fast. One of us waited for his first cocktail quite awhile- and another one of us waited for his 2nd one quite awhile. Not like other times. Very busy night it looked like. Not enough help?
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CaitlinV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an amazing time. It's a very romantic atmosphere. Our server took excellent care of us. The only thing I would change is the location of the igloos. They're right off the parking lot. But otherwise they're perfect :)
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 25, 2022Caitlin, We're so glad you had an amazing igloo experience! It's great to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, as well as the service. We hope you get the chance to visit us again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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TonjaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time to the Van Acre Igloos. We went for our anniversary and were in the North Pole. We were in the middle of a snow storm, which totally added to the ambiance! Even though the weather was a bit crazy outside, the multiple space heaters kept everything super comfy inside. We did realize that it was outside and dressed appropriately with sweaters, but were super comfortable. It would occasionally get a bit chilly, I think because waitstaff was opening the door to bring our food and drinks, but nothing that made the evening unpleasant. This is definitely our new "go to" place for a nice dinner!! The inside restaurant looked lovely and cozy as well! We considered staying at the hotel too due to the weather, but decided to make the trek home. Staff was great and very attentive, food was fantastic! and the ambience off the chain! LOVED ALL OF IT! Totally recommend for a special date night, small gathering or group get together. Loved it so much we actually are looking into getting one for our yard! ...although unfortunately, the attentive staff won't come with it.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 17, 2022Tonja, We're so glad you were able to join us on such a snowy and cozy evening! Your glowing review is so appreciated, and we're delighted to know you had such an enjoyable experience. We're looking forward to serving you again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Nick
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent private venue! Fantastic service! Prime rib is excellently prepared! I would recommend it to anyone!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 7, 2022Nick, Thank you for such great feedback about your experience. We also appreciate you recommending it to others! Please visit us again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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MarkB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Veey nice. We will be back again. Loved the atmosphere
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 7, 2022Mark, Thank you for joining us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and plan to return. We look forward to it! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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TaylorR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks and service were amazing!! The igloos were the perfect atmosphere and stayed warm even on a chilly day!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 7, 2022Taylor, We're glad to hear you were such a fan of the food, drinks and service! Thank you for joining us for such a cozy evening, and we hope to see you again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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AngelaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience, went for my mom's birthday and had so much fun. The time went too fast. Surprisingly warmer then I thought it would be in the igloo. Wait staff Becca was wonderful. Would do this again and will recommend to others! My only suggestion would be to get more food pictures.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 7, 2022Angela, Thank you for joining us to celebrate your mom's birthday! We're delighted to hear that you had such a lovely time, and also enjoyed the service from our team member, Becca! We appreciate you recommending the experience to others. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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AdamN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were amazing. Big portion sizes. Apple dessert was even better. Fun, unique, and local drinks.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 1, 2022Adam, We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and drink offerings. The Apple Crostata is indeed a favorite on the dessert menu! We hope you get the chance to dine with us again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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Mouasta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
January, I reserved the igloo dining for my birthday with some friends and I gotta say it was good experience. The staff was friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and the igloo looked amazing inside. It had plenty of seating with pillows and blankets. A couple of space heaters but it helped a bit only. The blankets helped covered our legs because we all wore dresses. Overall all my friends loved it too. Would totally go back again in the summertime that is.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 4, 2022Dear Guest, We're glad you enjoyed so many aspects of your igloo experience! Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us, and we look forward to serving you again. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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claitlin
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service! They took such good care of us for my husbands birthday.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 4, 2022Dear Guest, We're glad you were able to join us for your husband's birthday! Thank you for your kind words about the service of our team. We hope to serve you again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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MattM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire staff were amazing. I’ve dined in Van Acre Igloos in the past and they’ve only gotten better (upgraded igloos, ambience). The meals were all incredible and cannot recommend the experience enough.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on February 1, 2022Matt, Thank you for your 5-star review and recommending the experience to others! We look forward to serving you again in the near future. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Very neat ambiance. More dining options would be cool. What we had was good.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 21, 2022Dear Guest, We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance, as well your meal! We hope to serve you again. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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TeeDee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waiter was AMAZING! We loved the experience!!!!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 19, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your server made such a positive impact as well. We hope to serve you again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in town with our kids skiing for the weekend! They loved it too!!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 18, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for joining us during your ski trip. We're so glad your igloo experience was enjoyed by all! We hope you get the chance to dine with us again. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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DawnS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great evening with friends…only comment would be that the temps were pretty cold and we could have used more heat and blankets
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 17, 2022Dawn, We're so glad you had an enjoyable experience! Please don't hesitate to alert our team next time, as they would be happy to provide additional ways to stay warm and cozy. We look forwarding to serving you again! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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JillD
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ambiance great. We loved the space. Music was a nice touch. We were plenty warm.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 17, 2022Jill, Thank you for your review. We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance, coziness and the ability to play your own music! We hope you'll dine with us again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way. Chic elegant atmosphere, delicious food, impeccable service. Thank you!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 11, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for your glowing review! We're so glad you had an outstanding experience, and enjoyed our atmosphere, food and service. Please visit us again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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KatieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, awesome private dining experience. The service was wonderful.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Katie, We're so glad you enjoyed our food offerings, as well as the service! We hope you'll get the chance to join us back at Van Acre soon. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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SteveV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic time! The food was delicious! Huge portions and great flavor. The decor is perfect and cozy and we loved the speaker for music. Best way to dine in the WI winter. 🥰
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Steve, We're so glad you had a fantastic time with us! Thank you for sharing such great details about your experience. We hope you'll join us at Van Acre again soon! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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angelae
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a wonderful place to eat. I would highly recommend eating here.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Dear Guest, Thank your for your 5-star review, and recommending the experience to others! We look forward to serving you again. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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CindyW
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall3food5service3ambience5
The food was great as was the ambiance. However there was alot of confusion with our bill. The $100 deposit was not credited! Then the bill was suppose to be split evenly between 2 credit cards and only one card was charged. This caused many conferences with the head waitress. I am not sure that it all got sorted out correctly? I do think that the waitstaff needs to credit back the $100 deposit corrdctly as this is what is required to make the reservation!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 14, 2022Hello Cindy, We’re glad we were able to connect with you to correct this situation. It is certainly out of the norm for our restaurant and team. We appreciated your patience in this manner and hope you will join us again soon. Cheers! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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MARCYT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent ambiance and service. Wine list and food options were wonderful...highly recommend.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Marcy, Thank you for your kind words about our ambiance, wine list, food offerings and service. We appreciate you recommending us, and look forward to serving you again! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the third time we’ve eaten in the igloos, and this visit was the best yet. The waiter, Sean, was perfect! Very knowledgeable, extremely helpful, great personality. First time we’ve tried the tomahawk pork chop. It was cooked perfectly, juicy, and very flavorful. Served with spoonbread, outstanding, and grilled asparagus with a very flavorful smoky flavor. All 4 of us ordered the pork chop and all very happy. Plenty of heaters, even several throws. Main table is very low, but they provide small tables that you put in front of you to eat from. You get an hour and a half to eat, then they clean fully for next group. A Bose portable Bluetooth speaker is provided so you can play your favorite music. When our time was up, Sean saved us seats inside next to the fireplace where we had our desserts and coffee.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for continuing to visit us and enjoy our igloo experience! We were delighted to read your lovely, detailed review and we're so glad you're a fan of all we have to offer. We're looking forward to your next visit! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were delighted with our experience at Van Acre Igloos! The food was beautiful in its presentation and delicious. The Tomahawk Chop received high praise from our group. If you are perusing the cocktail selections, the Apple Cider-Car was a family favorite; apple pie in a glass for grown-ups. Our server was friendly and efficient with our order and the igloo itself was a marvelous place to enjoy our meal. Cozy chairs and plenty of blankets at the ready in case someone was chilled. The temperature was adjustable, however, so no extra layers needed. Outside noise was not an issue while in the igloo, which made the whole experience feel very intimate. Honestly, the only critique we had was the wish for more time. With starters, mains and desserts, there wasn't a lot of post-meal lounging in our 1.5 hour time window. That being said, we plan to make more reservations in the future. I highly recommend!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Lisa, Thank you for your thoughtfully written review! We enjoyed reading about your favorite aspects of your experience, and appreciate you sharing your feedback. We're looking forward to your next evening with us! David, Food & Beverage Manager
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pointgrinch
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere & food. Jorden is an outstanding server. We'll be back!
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 10, 2022Dear Guest, Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback about our atmosphere and food offerings. Jorden will be delighted to hear she had a positive impact on your visit! We hope you'll visit us again soon. David, Food & Beverage Manager
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MelindaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Just a note if you are covid conscious, the waitstaff do not wear a face covering.
Van Acre IgloosResponded on January 6, 2022Melinda, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed both our food and service. We hope you get the chance to dine with us again! David, Food & Beverage Manager

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Van Acre Igloos is rated 4.8 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wausau
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary on-site parking is available to all our guests.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
David Sapp
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
http://www.vanacre.com/
Phone number
(715) 298-6775

Van Acre Igloos

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