Pretty awesome creole style food!! We went on a Tuesday night and ordered the Bayou Platteratter plus bacon wrapped shrimp - both were delicious & full of good flavor! Our black& tan drinks were poured perfectly! Bartenders were sooo friendly! Clean atmosphere. Fun trinkets around to look at! read more

Buzzard Billy's - Shrimp LaGrange Dinner - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Very poor service from female bar manager. She was a lady in her early 50s, dark hair, and when not being rude to us was yelling at the younger associates trying to work at the bar. Terrible people skills. read more

Amazing Food! Great Service!! Wifey and I was in town for a Family wedding. Found this place on accident 30 minutes before closing. The front desk woman was so kind and inviting -got an order to go. The bartender was cool-ordered our selections with him-he was very courteous and gave me a complimentary root beer. On to the food- Cajun Rub wings were excellent! Red beans and rice was superb! Hush puppies were so good!!!! read more

Excellent food and service. The blackened salmon is always perfect. But how can you not have Prosecco?

Great local spot in La Crosse Wi. Energetically casual is how I would describe it. Lots of people out to enjoy an evening of good food and drink. We sat at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed talking with the bartender. Food portions are very good and well prepared. There is a mix of bar food and restaurant food, all was enjoyable, and the atmosphere was fun! read more

Hubby and I had to try alligator and this was the closest place I found. Food was ok. Portions were fair. The server missed a refill here and there and mainly left us be for the majority of the meal. There was over an hour wait so we drove around until we found something. Restaurant wasn't anything special. Table was small but we made due. read more

As we were traveling into La Crosse we needed to find somewhere for dinner.i typed in " where the locals eat" this place was in the top five. If you love Cajun food it's a must!!! Or if you love good food...it's a must! I was asking the staff..."what is your favorite thing on the menu?" I went with the staff pick "Au Gratin chicken & shrimp." Also had the hush puppies to start. My impressive thing... food came to our table piping hot! Love when food is delivered hot. The service was amazing. Hostesses wanted to make sure we were enjoying what we chose. It got busy after we were seated. The patio looked lovely too. Overall excellent place. It's decorated by things you"d see on American Pickers. read more

Buzzard Billy's - Jambalaya - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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I love a good Creole restaurant and this one served it up in spades. I had the crawfish etouffee and while the roux was darker (i.e. Northern Louisiana) than I'm accustomed to, it was dynamite. Every single spoonful had at least one crawfish tail which is something you don't always find outside of Louisiana. The Texas Jumbo Shrimp filled with cream cheese, pickled jalapeno, and wrapped in bacon was simply amazing. We ate at the bar and service was pretty darn good for how busy it was getting. The interior is a cross between college town eatery and a watered down Mulatte's. read more

Old school brick walls college bar with lots of seating and a monstrous menu. Need yer Cajun fix? This, is the place. read more

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Excellent place. From the moment we walked in we were warmly welcomed and the hostess was very patient with us as we could not decide where to seat. She accommodated our preference of seating next to a window. Our server was friendly, attentive, and fast. My husband order a cup of gumbo and we each had a side salad We shared the Ca C'est Bon with added sautéed shrimp - Andouille sausage, tomato, onion, and garlic sautéed in white wine and butter, tossed with fried diced potatoes, then topped with a blackened catfish filet and garnished with melted parmesan cheese. Served with Maque Choux and grilled bread. Everything was delicious, fresh, and very satisfying They even make me my favorite drink, Boulevardier, even though they never hear of it before. This would be one of my "usual" places if I was living here. read more

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Another place that was recommended by friends for our visit to LaCrosse. We were lucky to get a table at around 5:45pm on a Wednesday night. The place was packed. I guess being in Wisconsin people dine early. They have a fun decor if you like old beer advertisements and signs. After a short wait we ordered drinks. Given the New Orleans theme of the restaurant I tried their Hurricane - it was pretty good and a decent price. My brother-in-law never got his drink until we found the waitress 25 mins later. She had never bothered to check-in with us once we ordered our meals. OK it was busy and places are short on help but... After 40 mins we flagged her down again to inquire about our meals and she said the average wait for food was 45 minutes so it should be out soon and it was. Sorry but that is an unacceptable wait. I got the Cajun combo - the blackened catfish was very good, the cup of gumbo was good and the jambalaya was just OK. The hushpuppies were over fried. Another got the beef brisket Mac & cheese and gave it a thumbs up. The menu is full of many authentic New Orleans dishes so there is a lot of potential but they need to get the wait times down. read more

Buzzard Billy's - Hurricane - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

The only reason for the extra star is the kind and professional service from our waitress. OK.. so this may have been the biggest batch of dumpster horsesh*t "food" I've ever had in front of me. Everything was brown. It's as if a massive grease fryer engulfed our table and we all jumped in. Flat, dry, cardboard-like excuse for human food. Each of us had three different types of margaritas and each tasted like leaded, unleaded and kerosine. All 3 were left almost full on the table at the end. Honestly I couldn't tell the difference between the fried chicken tenders or the fried shoesole. Anyway, I'm sure this place will keep busy considering that it isn't exactly catering to the upper crust, but hey, calories are expensive, you have choices. read more

I wouldn't say there's anything overly special about this place, but it's solid. Service was good, food was good, atmosphere is good. Cheese curds were good but you need to eat them fresh. Otherwise it feels like cold fried string cheese if you wait too long. Prefect portion to share. The nachos were eh. I expected the sausage/meat in there to have more flavor.... And chips were stale. So for that reason it's 4 stars. read more

One of my favorite places in La Crosse. Food and drinks here are always on point. I loved their blackened prime rib w/ the garlic mashed potatoes. Their hush puppies are so crispy and airy. Red beans and rice are well seasoned as well. Chicken Czarina is also another one of my favorites! It comes with Gulf shrimp, sliced mushrooms, and green onions sauteed in a creole style Parmesan cream sauce, ladled over a hand-breaded fried chicken breast. Served with dirty rice and maque choux. I've also tried their gumbo, I've had better gumbo than the one here. I felt like there was too much chunky tomato but it has a nice bite. Not very spicy edible for anyone who isn't really into spicy things. Least favorite was the corn crab soup. My bad! I didn't realize it came with imitation crab rather than the real crab. So the menu does specify it utilizes Surimi. Place gets very loud! It's always poppin' they also have a bar next door. And the infamous bar upstairs called the Starlight Lounge. A must stop if you're in the restaurant! read more

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5 !! The best FOOD ! Driving through town and hadn't eaten since early morning so, we stopped at Buzzard Billy's and it did not disappoint!! Not sure what they use to make their shrimp but it was phenomenal!! Plus the meals were absolutely huge! Service, they just did not have enough staff help but that is everywhere. Not sure what the place itself really looks like. Since our table was just a few steps from the front door but the table had Green Bay Packers very old traditions ng cards. How sweet for those GBP fans. We will definitely be back. read more

I can't believe it took us so long to try Buzzard Billy's. To be fair, we go to the upstairs Starlite Lounge frequently and will order nachos from downstairs, but we have never actually eaten in Buzzard Billy's until recently and I'm glad we did! The atmosphere in Buzzard Billy's is fun and the service we had was fantastic! Portions are HUGE! I got the jambalaya, and had enough for a whole meal as leftovers. My husband got a half order of the rasta pasta which was a good size. Both meals were fantastic, and my husband has been craving that rasta pasta since we went! If you're there at a busy time and are waiting for a table, you can go upstairs and get a fantastic cocktail from Starlite while you wait. Definitely a place worth checking out! read more

Buzzard Billy's - Jambalaya and half order of rasta pasta - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Fun place to hang out plenty of food and drink options. Friendly service that recommended some really good options.

Wish I could eat there more! Prices are now crazy! Used to be my favorite go-to. Now $25/plate which chases me away and makes me cook at home. read more

Our group has been waiting a year to come back here, but was met with pure disappointment the moment we entered the door. This is the reason this isn't a 5 star review again. The lady that is front of house was rude, and I mean extremely rude. I gave her my name and number for our reservation like everyone else. We waited and then when we were second in line I just wanted to follow up with her how much longer it would be so I could relay this information to the rest of our group of 4. She replied with "I texted you didn't you get it!?" Legit yelling at me for just a simple question. She then tossed our menus on the table and said you are here and left. I can't stress enough how this just sent the worst image of the establishment. Our waitress, and food was absolutely worth the wait! We also asked if we could squeeze one more person with us ( since there was 5 empty booths and 3 empty tables) and our 2 extra got yelled at for even asking this from the same lady. They were so turned off they just left. Will we come back, yes, because of the absolutely delicious food and great wait staff. Will I legit walk out and turn around without a second thought if I see this lady when I come back next year. Yes. I'm just trying to help this establishment thrive and learn with what they may or may not know. I don't mean for this to be negative but honest and truthful. read more

Buzzard Billy's - To die for shells and cheese with brisket. Highly recommend! - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Super slow even when not crowded. We were a party of three. Waited 65 minutes for food that, once served, took 10 minutes to eat. Waitress kept coming to the table to say our order would be out in a few more minutes. Never again. read more

Another absolutely wonderful dinner at Buzzard Billy's. Tonight I tried the Creole Crab Corn Soup. This may be a new go-to for me. The flavor was impeccable. Slightly Cajun seasoned and full of lovely crab pieces. Almost wish I had ordered a bowl and skipped the dinner part, but alas, I do love their Blackened Chicken Alfreadoux. This is my current favorite dish here. I plan my visits to LaCrosse to make sure I make it to Buzzard Billy's. Maybe one day I will try something new. In the meantime...a huge shout out to my server, Chase. This guy is working hard! Great Service! read more

We went here last week with a rather large party and the customer service was great. It was pretty busy for a Monday but it definitely had a great vibe. We all ordered something different and I had the shrimp Alfredo. It was pretty good and I'll probably go back whenever I want some decent food. read more

Buzzard Billy's - Fettuccine Alfredeaux - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

This was a mixed visit, but an overall 3.5-star rating. For starters, the bacon-wrapped andouille, although a great concept, failed to "bring home the bacon." It was a bit bland, and with all the potential, a major disappointment. On the other end, the blackened shrimp were fantastic. Rich, buttery, cooked to perfection. My only complaint with this dish was (as you might be able to see) it was mostly a plate of rich and veggie, with a bit modest serving of shrimp. The menu is very deep, and there are likely some hidden gems here! read more

Buzzard Billy's - Blackened Shrimp - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Service here is unbelievable. Great local people. The food is authentic and tasty. Make sure you hungry. Portions are huge. The place is a wild mix of decorations. I'll definitely go back when traveling through. A true gem in Wisconsin. read more

Food took an hour just to get our appetizers, sever did NOT check on us. Food was okay very overpriced for how good it was. Added pickles on my sandwich and got 2 little pickle slices and got charged 50¢ for it. Sever chose her own tip, which was so entitled then wanted us to sign. Not a good experience. read more

Nick was our server, he was attentive, friendly and had great suggestions! The food was fantastic!

The food was good and very reasonable price. The was also very good, the waitress was very friendly, and quick. read more

Well, you will get WAAAY more than you pay for, or expect if you order a drink. However, the food is gonna go downhill from there. This is just another dive bar, with dive bar food, and elevated prices. Nothing special, so if you are expecting GREAT FOOD, order a side of disappointment. read more

What a amazing place with amazing service. I had a few nice local craft beers and their Jambalaya was amazing and talk about large portions. I will be back with my family next time. read more

Buzzard Billy's - Draft local beers - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Had an early dinner here today. All the food was great. Absolutely yummy. Our waitress was polite and funny (she dished back our goofiness) and attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere was a tad noisy, but par for the course for a busy, popular restaurant. Don't know what else to say. read more

Good food and drinks were amazing. Can't wait to come back to la Crosse again. Staff and servers were amazing read more

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Jambalaya is TASTY! Great atmosphere and service. So good, there may be a long line at the door!

Sat at the bar. The servers couldn't have been more nice and helpful. Had the spotted cow beer (really good), small Cajun dry rub wings (unique and very good) and the Cajun Combo. That was lots of food. Blackened catfish was best, seafood gumbo pretty good and Jambalaya was ok (too much tomato). Hush Hushpuppies were surprisingly good. Huge menu so lots of options. Very busy but things moved along well. Everyone seems to be having a good time here ;) read more

Buzzard Billy's - Cajun Bone-in Wings - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Visited this LaCrosse location this weekend as well as Nebraska earlier this year. The third is in Des Moines. For a Midwest small chain Cajun restaurant it's fantastic. Good quality is great. Jambalaya, gumbo, drinks all good. All in all the food and fare was excellent for being outside the Big Easy. Modestly spiced. Service was struggling but there were ample signs throughout noting they were understaffed. Even with that, no complaints. Delightful. read more

I've heard good things about this place from coworkers so we decided to stop in for an early dinner. Since it was a Saturday evening, the wait was about 45-60 minutes which was to be expected, but we didn't mind waiting. We ordered two entrees, the Crawfish Étouffée and the Cajun Combo. The étouffée was seasoned perfectly and had a nice kick to it. It was perfectly spiced but not too spicy, the sauce had a rich buttery taste and the spices were well balanced. The Cajun Combo came with blackened catfish, jambalaya, seafood gumbo, and hushpuppies. The catfish was tender and delicious (it's also served with tartar sauce, but a squeeze of lemon is all that it needs). The jambalaya was seasoned well, had a good amount of Andouille sausage, and good tomato flavor throughout. The hushpuppies were fried to a nice golden brown and had a hint of sweetness to them, although I did find them a bit dense. The seafood gumbo was my least favorite item on the plate. I felt it was a little on the bland side and it could have used a little heat. Overall, the food was tasty, portion sizes are very generous, and the service was friendly. The dining atmosphere was inviting and had a nice kitschy decor. There's no parking lot so you will have to find street parking or public parking. read more

Buzzard Billy's - Crawfish Étouffée - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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So was in town for work and saw all the reviews from Yekp on the place! Close to the Courtyard which was nice! Here are the positives -Service was definitely very good (Sarah the bartender) -Decor is awesome -crab corn chowder was very good and flavorful! A little heat too was a good add -nice beer selection and liquor options -nice size menu -good portion especially for a very reasonable price! Things I was not over impressed with -the brisket Mac and cheese was not a hit! The brisket was decent but the Mac and cheese was pretty tangy cheese like it was a cheese whiz sauce and not a fresh made cheese sauce! I will definitely go back and try something else as I know many have said very positive things...I just want to warn you on the cheese sauce on the Mac and cheese! You won't go hungry that's for sure! To see more pictures of this place and others go to Kam Finds Food page on Facebook and Instagram and join the foodie community! We love new foodies who share their love for food with others! read more

Buzzard Billy's - Brisket with Mac and cheese - American Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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It was a Wednesday night and the place was busy!! That tells you something about the food! So many options but I fit the A1 mushroom burger with mashed potatoes for my side .. it was delicious.. I'm onKy here for a couple more days. But I'll be back read more

Was recommended to try this by the front desk at my hotel. Overall it was a a great experience. My server was exceptional and the food was good. I was a little biased I grew up on the gulf and wondered "how Cajun" could this be. Will definitely stop by again the next time I'm here for work. read more

Love this little gem! Great spot with great atmosphere. The wait staff was fantastic and very helpful with the menu and making recommendations on what to order. Highly recommend the Seafood Gumbo. The bacon wrapped andouille was excellent as well. Buffalo wings were meaty with great flavor. By all accounts, every item on the menu ordered by our group was very good! This is a great spot to stop for great food with a Cajun zest offering a family friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend this place!! read more

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This bar is really busy so be ready for a wait. No non sense straightforward Cajun food with all the traditional offerings: gator, catfish, crawfish, gumbo.... And all the drinks you can think of with good service. A good place to stop by for casual Cajun food. read more