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The Charmant Restaurant

The Waterfront La Crosse

  • The waitress Kelly was sweet and personable. She provided excellent customer service and did not rush me. She allowed me to enjoy my meal and ensured all my needs were... read more

    Jennifer Ward Avatar Jennifer Ward
    February 8, 2025

    January 2025: Enjoyed a business dinner here. Started out with appetizers for the table. Had cheese curds and bacon wrapped dates. Then had a Caesar salad which had tasty anchovies sprinkled... read more

    Ken Wong Avatar Ken Wong
    January 24, 2025

    We ordered devil on horseback (was very good I would recommend this), crab cakes (were really bland) and salmon with pumpkin gnocchi (was nice and flakey cooked to temp, ... read more

    Hannah K Avatar Hannah K
    October 31, 2024
  • Really great restaurant in LaCrosse! Superb food, service and atmosphere! We have never been to LaCrosse, but have been all over the country and this restaurant stands out.

    Charles Douglass Avatar Charles Douglass
    October 4, 2024

    Xana was our server and she did a wonderful job answering questions, explaining dishes, and recommending things. Truly a delight!The fish of the day and rigatoni were our entrees,... read more

    Kate Nelson Avatar Kate Nelson
    July 8, 2024

The Freighthouse

  • Heard many good things about this place, and it was my first time. Unfortunately I was very disappointed in the service and the quality of the food. First, we... read more

    FG Avatar FG
    March 5, 2025

    January 2025: Stopped by for a team dinner. First time here so I asked the waiter for a recommendation. He suggested the prime rib which sounded good to me. You start by... read more

    Ken Wong Avatar Ken Wong
    January 24, 2025

    First time here and this place was Amazing! The atmosphere is neat, our waitress Sidney was sweet, courteous, and attentive. Best of all was the food. We ordered prime rib... read more

    Adrian V Avatar Adrian V
    December 23, 2024
  • I came here not knowing what to expect and ended up with a great experience. I originally wanted to sit at the bar since I was by myself but it... read more

    Derek Doucet Avatar Derek Doucet
    November 27, 2024

    Salad bar was your standard salad bar. Nothing special. Steaks were overcooked, but the potato for some reason was one of the best tasting potato's we have had in a long... read more

    Andrew Avatar Andrew
    November 10, 2024

    Excellent non muddled old fashioned at the bar. Fantastic salad bar with a few dressings made in house. One of the best prime ribs we’ve had with acorn squash &... read more

    Michelle Schultz Avatar Michelle Schultz
    October 20, 2024

The Swing Bridge Pub

The Swing Bridge Pub
4.6
Based on 182 reviews
  • Swing Bridge provided the bar service for a wedding in the La Crescent Event Center. Sarah (manager) was amazing to work with during the planning process. Her expertise... read more

    Sharon Santopadre Avatar Sharon Santopadre
    August 16, 2024

    Small little Restaurant/Bar. It’s connected with an indoor walkway to the Best Western Plus hotel. The restaurant isn’t big and was super busy at 5pm. The waitress said you need reservations... read more

    R S Avatar R S
    December 7, 2024

    I had the rodeo burger and my wife had the avocado burger. Both were excellent! The fries were also very good. Some places treat fries as an after thought.... read more

    Chris Edgar Avatar Chris Edgar
    September 5, 2024
  • This is a very nice place! The staff are all very friendly, the atmosphere is good, and the food is delicious! I had the broasted chicken and my... read more

    Jeff Nelson Avatar Jeff Nelson
    October 11, 2024

    I am so disappointed after reading so many good reviews. Half our group’s food came after the other half was almost done eating. No one finished their food! They were... read more

    B B Avatar B B
    December 29, 2024

Lovechild

Lovechild
4.8
Based on 852 reviews
  • We've been looking forward to getting into Lovechild for a while. With no reservations accepted, you usually have a long wait (1hr+) to get a table. We showed up just... read more

    Nick Chill Avatar Nick Chill
    April 6, 2024

    Gluten-free Menu upon request (see pic). The Habanero Margarita is amazing. Highly recommend the Lamb skewers (Grilled lamb spiedini) for an appetizer, although the Triple Cooked French Fries with Horseradish... read more

    Angel Kuo Avatar Angel Kuo
    August 15, 2024

    An absolutely amazing experience! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a night out. The food was incredible—there wasn’t a single appetizer or entrée we tried that wasn’t exceptional.... read more

    Sara Bella Avatar Sara Bella
    December 13, 2024
  • Such a beautiful restaurant, the vibe in this place is unmatched. Lots of different seating which I loved. Had the lamb skewers and baked Halibut both completely shocked me with... read more

    Cole Andren Avatar Cole Andren
    October 10, 2024

    Lovechild in La Crosse, WI is an amazing place. Delicious food and drinks. Great atmosphere and service. I highly recommend the grill lamb skewers, the sea bass,and the habanero margarita. Grilled... read more

    Saran Ouk Avatar Saran Ouk
    January 2, 2025

    I’ve been here 3 times now. The first time I was unimpressed with the quality of service and thought the food was good but didn’t blow me away. The second... read more

    OWA Avatar OWA
    February 14, 2025
  • I absolutely loved stopping here and getting some amazing food. The chicken thighs were SOO good, the triple cooked fries amazing, that horseradish sauce is TO DIE FOR. The tenderloin... read more

    Allison Lunde Avatar Allison Lunde
    October 4, 2024

SAGRA Food and Wine

SAGRA Food and Wine
4.9
Based on 118 reviews
  • SAGRA is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in (kind of feels like a speakeasy as it’s upstairs of Piggy’s), you’re welcomed like family, and the atmosphere perfectly... read more

    Kaden Jahnke Avatar Kaden Jahnke
    February 4, 2025

    My husband and I had dinner here for belated birthday celebrations and it was delightful! We did the tasting menu which was such a great deal for all the food... read more

    Mollie Shoyer Avatar Mollie Shoyer
    November 23, 2024

    SAGRA Food and Wine in La Crosse, WI, is hands down my favorite restaurant! While I've enjoyed some familiar favorites here, I've been even more impressed by their innovative dishes... read more

    Brian Avatar Brian
    June 26, 2024
  • One of the best meals I’ve had in la crosse. Wonderful food, drinks and service. It’s on the upper level of the piggy’s building, with a chalk board sidewalk sign,... read more

    Jennifer Fontecha Avatar Jennifer Fontecha
    October 20, 2024

    My mom and I ate dinner at Sagra last night, and it was delicious 🙂 Ross, our server, was very kind and attentive. He made sure to clear our table... read more

    Lindsay B Avatar Lindsay B
    September 27, 2024

    We discovered Sagra thanks to American Express and Resy. This is easily our absolute favorite restaurant in La Crosse, and the finest dining experience in the city. The food is... read more

    Donald Wilborn Avatar Donald Wilborn
    January 26, 2025
  • The atmosphere and vibe of the restaurant was wonderful- because of the mood lighting and personal tea lamps on each of the tables it felt private and romantic, but also... read more

    Courtney Kruesel Avatar Courtney Kruesel
    February 9, 2025

Piggy’s Restuarant and Lounge

  • Wasn't too busy, but this place was definitely short staff. We waited to be seated for a while, tried to flag someone down, got ignored, and decided to seat ourselves.... read more

    skye Spicer Avatar skye Spicer
    December 4, 2024

    With all the Hype about Piggy's, I expected alot more. We were disappointed with the service and menu selection. I expected this place to knock me off my seat,... read more

    Andrew Avatar Andrew
    November 10, 2024

    We enjoy Piggies. We haven’t eaten at there in many years and it was as delicious as we remember. My husband and I both had the lunch special. Chicken Filet... read more

    Mary Henry Avatar Mary Henry
    September 26, 2024
  • Three of us went for lunch recently. I did an online reservation the day before and called in the morning to reconfirm my 12:30 reservation. I was going to meet... read more

    Linda Miller Avatar Linda Miller
    February 23, 2025

    My best friend and I came here for valentines day. I made sure to make reservations well ahead of time and we were seated right away but were seated right... read more

    Kelsey Thorell Avatar Kelsey Thorell
    February 26, 2025

    I loved everything about this place. Very cozy, great subtle music and ambience was exactly what I was needing. Beer, wine and cocktail selection is top notch. I enjoyed the... read more

    Robert Hooton Avatar Robert Hooton
    January 16, 2025
  • Great music 🎼 Great atmosphere But the food was just in my opinion was ok not what I expected

    Roxianne Maurelli Avatar Roxianne Maurelli
    March 5, 2025

Uno Venti Pizzeria

Uno Venti Pizzeria
4.5
Based on 348 reviews
  • Food was delicious, and it's a neat atmosphere downtown Lacrosse. Our waitress was not the greatest. We got our food and we never saw her again until we were all... read more

    Nathan Every Avatar Nathan Every
    March 2, 2025

    This is some of the best pizza I have had in a long time! You can watch them prep and bake your pizza. It's wood fired so it takes a... read more

    Keri Fay Avatar Keri Fay
    June 29, 2024

    The wife and myself wanted some gourmet pizzas tonight so we went to Uno Venti Pizzeria. We were the first customers so had the place to ourselves. Great friendly... read more

    Scott Kennelly Avatar Scott Kennelly
    January 17, 2025
  • The service and atmosphere was fantastic. The salad was absolutely great. The dressing is amazing. The pizza - MEH. It seems super salty and mediocre. You can tell all of... read more

    Katlyn B Avatar Katlyn B
    November 29, 2023

    The place decoration is beauty, customer service was great as well as the prices. We didn't really liked (5/10) the margarita pizza, the focaccia bread was okay, was expecting... read more

    Alejandro Torres Avatar Alejandro Torres
    December 28, 2024

    We discovered this place while strolling through downtown La Crosse. It was an impromptu decision to try this place out as my husband is an Italian at heart. This place screams "AUTHENTIC... read more

    Jaita Ghosh Avatar Jaita Ghosh
    September 24, 2023

Buzzard Billies

Buzzard Billies
4.6
Based on 3202 reviews
  • The environment was fun, and the staff was attentive and pleasant. The food came out pretty quick and was absolutely delicious. Everything was packed with flavor. I recommend stopping in... read more

    Becky Kroncke Avatar Becky Kroncke
    February 1, 2025

    Came in on a Friday, the hostess and server were quick and attentive. I liked the relaxed but lively atmosphere. I ordered the blackened shrimp with rice and vegetables. The... read more

    D.C Taylor Avatar D.C Taylor
    September 7, 2024

    Delicious Creole dishes. I had the crawfish Platter and loved everything bite. Excellent bread pudding as well.

    Filimon “Fil” Guel Avatar Filimon “Fil” Guel
    January 19, 2025
  • We are new to the area and my husband had been wanting to try the alligator po'boy since he visited La Crosse before we moved. Everything was awesome, we had... read more

    Meaghan Avatar Meaghan
    October 2, 2024

    The food has almost always been phenomenal. The service can be spotty, so I'd definitely recommend going on off peak times to avoid any service issues. The buzzard eggs (jalapeño... read more

    Dana Nygaard Avatar Dana Nygaard
    December 15, 2024

    At least 4-4.5 ⭐️. Food was really good. I had the gumbo and shrimp wrap bacon. I have to admit, I was not greatly hungry. So what I ordered was... read more

    iNguyening Tran Avatar iNguyening Tran
    October 6, 2024
  • This place was so good I ended up going back multiple times while I was in town! The outside is very unassuming, but take a chance and stop in! The... read more

    Alice Burney Avatar Alice Burney
    March 5, 2025

    Buzzard Billy’s has been a staple in La Crosse for as long as I can remember, and it continues to deliver a great dining experience. Our server greeted us promptly,... read more

    Joseph Gadow Avatar Joseph Gadow
    February 27, 2025

La Crosse Bierhaus

La Crosse Bierhaus
3.9
Based on 671 reviews
  • We had an enjoyable lunch at LaCrosse Bierhaus today. Yes, it was busy but our waitress was very attentive. There was a bit of a wait for our food however,... read more

    Jane Larsen Avatar Jane Larsen
    February 2, 2025

    Stopped here on probably one of the busier afternoons of the year as a statewide event was going on at Lacrosse Center. First off, food was good. Ordered... read more

    1badruckus Avatar 1badruckus
    February 1, 2025

    We had such a great time here. Friendly greeting at the door, was seated immediately. Great beer menu. Drinks were delivered quickly. The Oktoberfest beer from tap was INCREDIBLE! So... read more

    Michael Avatar Michael
    August 28, 2024
  • Had very high hopes but quickly fizzled once my food arrived. Buns were rock hard, brats were okay, sauerkraut decent, but potato salad was good. Disappointing they didn't offer a... read more

    Randy LeClair Avatar Randy LeClair
    October 13, 2024

    Attended the Charlie Berens show tonight and planned on eating somewhere else. The wait was 1.5 hours so we gave the Bierhaus a try. We are so glad we did. Outstanding... read more

    LCDR Christopher Hanson Avatar LCDR Christopher Hanson
    November 3, 2024

Three River River View Restaurant

  • We had such a lovely experience here for a family reunion of about 22 people that the restaurant gladly accommodated. Thankfully they accepted reservations, it can be a struggle... read more

    Samantha Henderson Avatar Samantha Henderson
    August 11, 2024

    To start the service was great. They allowed us to visit for quite a while as there was little traffic which was nice. The food was a disappointment though. I... read more

    Randy Bissell Avatar Randy Bissell
    October 25, 2024

    Overall lackluster. Boneless wings were over fried, soggy and a mix of very chewy and somewhat tender. Seasonal salad was 60% inedible with wilted greens, dried out... read more

    Toby Fischer Avatar Toby Fischer
    February 21, 2025
  • Great food, amazing view and extremely friendly staff

    N M Avatar N M
    January 29, 2025

    We were excited to try this restaurant but left very disappointed. I had the prime rib and it was not good. It was dry, very bland, no crust/bark, and was... read more

    Urrvano Gamez Avatar Urrvano Gamez
    October 31, 2024

The Crow

The Crow
4.5
Based on 2421 reviews
  • This restaurant is more of a 3.5 rating. Walking into the restaurant at a busy time, the staff at the front were friendly to everyone who was waiting to get... read more

    Kae’s Google Reviews Avatar Kae’s Google Reviews
    October 18, 2024

    When we got there it looked very busy however we got a table immediately. There was a little wait for drinks but we were in no hurry. The waitresses were... read more

    Maddie M Avatar Maddie M
    February 18, 2025

    Came for dinner with a friend. Staff were friendly and service was great. We had the cheese curds as an appetizer. They are amazing! I’ve been to The Crow once... read more

    Meridith Crank Avatar Meridith Crank
    December 4, 2024
  • Must try the cheese curds! Happy hour is only $5 compared to regular price of $10. Delicious and great deal!

    Maggzz H Avatar Maggzz H
    November 10, 2024

    Really enjoyed this spot for lunch. Nice variety on the menu. They have a burger with a donut as the bun if you are into that sort of thing. I... read more

    deependablereviews Avatar deependablereviews
    July 4, 2024

The Breakfast Club & Pub

  • Best French toast I have ever had!! My young family of 5 (kids age 6,4,&2) enjoyed not only lunch there this last Saturday but we loved it so much we... read more

    Cole & Jessica Smith Avatar Cole & Jessica Smith
    February 25, 2025

    My boyfriend and I went here for brunch and it has the best atmosphere! The food is really good and reasonably priced. We’ll definitely be coming again.

    Caitlin Goette Avatar Caitlin Goette
    March 2, 2025

    A Gen Xer’s dream! Loved all the memorabilia and nods to my formative years! The small details are what made me smile - the menu item names, the posters in... read more

    Sara Borland Avatar Sara Borland
    January 26, 2025
  • THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! This is a true American diner serving up some amazing dishes. The place is decorated with 80s and 90s memorabilia, and videos from those times are... read more

    Timothy Avatar Timothy
    August 18, 2024

    I eat here often and have never been disappointed. For sure the best breakfast in La Crosse. Portions are significant and price is great. The pic is half eaten so there would be... read more

    J W Avatar J W
    November 23, 2024

    Great selection of breakfast items and food was good. The atmosphere was cool with the whole 80's theme going on, which was fun. The main reason for not... read more

    David Schaal Avatar David Schaal
    June 30, 2024

LAX Grille

LAX Grille
4.8
Based on 226 reviews
  • Absolutely 100% the best stir fry I’ve ever had! I got the cashew chicken and it was beyond flavorful! The restaurant was also able to accommodate my friend’s vegan order... read more

    Shelby Jacobson Avatar Shelby Jacobson
    February 17, 2025

    New go to place, hands down. My wife and I love Asian cuisine of all types but have not yet found a good reliable place for dine in and take... read more

    Matthew Huspeni Avatar Matthew Huspeni
    February 17, 2025

    I recently celebrated my son's 18th birthday at LAX Grille in La Crosse, WI, and it was an unforgettable experience! The food was absolutely fantastic, especially their pho—it’s the best... read more

    Paola Stakhovskyy Avatar Paola Stakhovskyy
    November 4, 2024
  • LAX Grille – Where Thai Food Takes Flight in La Crosse! If you’re looking for a first-class food experience in La Crosse, LAX Grille is your ticket to deliciousness! This isn’t... read more

    Chanin Kelly-Rae Avatar Chanin Kelly-Rae
    February 7, 2025

    This is a cool looking restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food. I have been meaning to go there for a while and I tried the stir fry ginger chicken... read more

    Verlyn Severson Avatar Verlyn Severson
    February 27, 2025

    The food was great! My boyfriend saw the Wagyu fried rice on the online menu but didn’t see it on the physical menu when we got there. He asked and... read more

    GX Moua Avatar GX Moua
    February 2, 2025

Diggers Sting Restaurant

  • I had dinner at Digger’s Sting with my three aunts while visiting La Crosse for work. This was my first time here, and I was impressed from the start. The... read more

    Joseph Gadow Avatar Joseph Gadow
    February 27, 2025

    My husband and I were in LaCrosse for a conference and on a whim booked a last minute reservation. What an amazing experience and vibe in this supper club.... read more

    DBK W Avatar DBK W
    February 22, 2025

    Great lighting, music, and ambience for a pleasant dinner. I had the 6oz filet with fries which was delicious! The mushrooms were especially good. The drinks are fabulous as well!... read more

    Crystal Avatar Crystal
    October 7, 2024
  • Highly recommend, our server was absolutely wonderful, food was delicious. I had the sirloin and my husband had the ribs, my steak was cooked perfectly and the ribs were... read more

    Linda Woodford Avatar Linda Woodford
    February 16, 2025

    Continually great food, drink, and service. Digger's Sting never disappoints. The ribeye steak with marinated mushrooms, butter toast, garlic mashed potatoes, salad with balsamic dressing complemented with a glass of... read more

    Jim Jorstad Avatar Jim Jorstad
    November 14, 2024

    We went to dinner for my birthday. Full disclosure, we both forgot to make a reservation. So we showed up to see if there were any openings. We snagged a... read more

    Aja Carr Avatar Aja Carr
    October 12, 2024

4 Sisters Wine Bar & Tapas Restaurant

  • We choose this place for my birthday lunch & the food was par excellence. They have an exciting menu. We definitely recommend their sweet & spicy bacon wrapped chicken, It's a... read more

    Jaita Ghosh Avatar Jaita Ghosh
    November 15, 2023

    My husband and I were in La Crosse this weekend and decided on 4 Sisters for tapas. We got there for a late lunch and even though it was very... read more

    Jessica Kampa Avatar Jessica Kampa
    September 16, 2024

    We ordered •Call Me Honey drink •avocado blackened shrimps •sweet and spicy bacon wrapped chicken (definitely my favorite and the most filling) •creamy bacon gouda dip •fish tacos It is one of the best shareable restaurants... read more

    Ramsey_Jd Avatar Ramsey_Jd
    November 3, 2024
  • We were told our food was delayed due to my steak not being medium rare on the first try. When we received the meal the steak was like beef jerky... read more

    Ashley G Avatar Ashley G
    January 25, 2025

    Yum on all accounts! The only downside is it is pretty pricey. However, the bottomless mimosas on Saturdays 11-2 are hard to beat at only $12. One side of the... read more

    Maia H Avatar Maia H
    September 8, 2024

La Crosse Distilling Co

  • Mads is the best! Super knowledgeable about the various drinks & made our experience here fun. Food has been very good each time we’ve visited, nice indoor &... read more

    Loren G Avatar Loren G
    July 6, 2024

    1st time patron. We were waiting on 2 other people to arrive and sat at the bar. I had a whiskey old fashioned (Wisconsin) sour. I finished that and had... read more

    R S Avatar R S
    December 8, 2024

    We stopped in after receiving some BOGO drink tokens at the St. Patty's Day parade, and it didn't disappoint! They have a wide range of drink options with both house... read more

    Dana Nygaard Avatar Dana Nygaard
    June 23, 2024
  • This is always my go to place when I visit. It never let's me down and the menu is always changing, in which I love. The appetizer always seem to... read more

    Kyle Lamoreaux Avatar Kyle Lamoreaux
    February 14, 2025

    Food was very tasty and proper size. It had a bit more seasoning than I cared for, but I don't fault the restaurant for this. This is a... read more

    Jeffrey Seelig Avatar Jeffrey Seelig
    February 11, 2025

    Great cocktails! There's also beer and cocktails options. The location is convenient, and I love the decor. The food is just okay, but definitely worth a stop! The service was... read more

    Maia H Avatar Maia H
    December 28, 2024