We eat here often when coming from iowa ..will be eating here today matter of fact around 11 30…read morelol. Have had just about all on menu accept taco's and fish fry n let me tell you everything here for food is excellent n good portions and Scotty the owner is always a pleasure to see.

This is a great "off the beaten path" bar and grill in a small town of about 50 people! The…read moreservice is very good with the owner behind the grill and spunky old waitress. If you are "wise" to her get ready because it will come back 10x! I have been going to this place for many years but have never written a review. Probably because I looking for the right word to call the waitress. Haha I have ordered the burgers before and they are outstanding! Hand pressed and they are BIG. I made the mistake of order a double yesterday and I had my hands full...literally. Great flavor and very filling! I ordered the fries as well and left plenty behind because I couldn't eat all of them. Good FF The place is very clean and has the same décor it had....well long ago! A MUST stop if you are in the Winona, MN area. It is difficult to get to but don't worry Witoka is in the goggles. The Friday night fish fry is outstanding as you probably read in other reviews. The fish used at the fish fry is not on the regular menu so don't confuse the two!

Everything was perfect as it has been every time I have patronize On The Crunchy Side…read more The food is not only delicious it is fresh. Did you know the hamburger buns are made from scratch? Plus, it is the only restaurant that I have visited that includes a selection of delicious bite size chocolate candy with the bill. I don't eat desserts, so getting bite size chocolate candy is the perfect treat. I love the bar atmosphere and the way it is decorated. It is clean, classy, and comfortable. The service is fitting for a bar. I love that the owner comes out and talks to his guest. Last night it was to confirm how Tony wanted his raw burger done. Another time he came out to answer my endless questions. It was the perfect Christmas outing.

sat for 15 minutes waitress acknowledged us and never gave menus or took a drink order. served a…read moretable who came in after us.

Excellent service & fun atmosphere. Be sure to order the ribs, they are delicious... The beers are…read morecold, it's just too bad they don't carry more local craft beer on tap.... Plenty of tv's to catch a game.

Second time here and hasn't disappointed. Good burgers and pizza. Tried the cauliflower wings for…read moreour appetizer. Definitely would order again. Service was friendly and helpful. Parking is easy as it is located in a small town.

Food was not what it was described. It was Mother's Day artichoke stuffed Chicken breast with…read moremashed potatoes and gravy. The chicken was no bigger than a Cornish hens 1/2 of breast and not stuffed but a bit of artichoke on top. Maybe two (2) tbls of mashed potatoes. It was such a a disappointment for taking family out fora Mother's day dinner that we even had reservations for and then heard the waitress state they were running out of food. Sadden that the manager or cook put this all on the waitresses and couldn't even come out to offer us anything else.

If you are on a road trip down southern Minnesota in the area of Caledonia Minnesota...you…read moredefinitely have to stop or preplan a trip to try one of the best broasted chicken that I ever have tasted. This small town diner has regulars coming in for their dinner, having a drink and chatting up a storm. It's situated in the middle of nowhere but scenic bluffs and farms. They have a nice deck to sit outside in the summer. This is the third time we have been there and the food is always consistently good! Simple food without fancy presentation but amazingly tasty. We ordered the broasted chicken platter-juicy flavorful tender meat and delicious crunchy skin. You can choose dark or white meat or combo. I got the broasted potatoes with the meal and cheddar bacon potato soup with it. Soup was creamy, rich and delicious. My husband ordered the same meal and added a piece of battered cod with his. Great portions and delicious. We couldn't resist ordering the walleye meal with seasoned fries. The walleye was fresh and flaky. Not the biggest fan of their seasoned fries...thicker cut and not crunchy. For dessert, touch choice but we decided on the caramel apple ice cream that came in a martini glass. Big portion and perfect for us to finish it. They also have the alcoholic version of their ice cream mixes. Overall...take a trip to this beautiful part of Southern Minnesota explore the underground Niagara caves, stop over in Spring Grove and get their famous Spring Grove pop and hike in Beaver Valley State Park.

We were really excited about the unique menu, but I'd say we were let down…read more Service was a bit frantic from the beginning, even starting with the host who seemed quite confused. We ended up sitting at the bar instead and our poor bartender was way too busy, while many of her colleagues were chatting, moving really slowly, etc. despite her asking them for help at least 4 times while we were there. Also, someone else helped us with our drinks, and he told us that they don't do samples of tap beers? I've never seen that before but that was incredibly lame, so we didn't get beer. The food was good, but it didn't blow us away. We enjoyed the gig pizza but it was super heavy, actually too much cheese and bedding to freshen it up. Cheese curds were super good ones, though the chimichurri way practically invisible in the aioli and needed much more. We'd give it another shot, but would be cautious in doing so.

I'm telling you... Either I'm having really good luck picking restaurants and getting…read morerecommendations or restaurants in La Crosse Wisconsin are just on another level. I was driving through this time on my way to Chicago and stumbled upon Fork & Fable Crafthouse. Wow. Just wow. From the outside it was pretty unassuming and after walking through the outdoor seating area to go inside to the host stand, we opted to go back out and grab a table outside since it was beautiful. The inside of the restaurant looked a little like a sports bar from what I saw and the outdoor space was small, but had four nice tables with umbrellas. I wish I could remember our server's name because she was one of the managers for the front of house and was so friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive. These brussels sprouts were unlike any I have ever had. They were deliciously crispy, like I have had before, but these also came with grapes, candied pecans, whipped feta cheese topped with an olive oil and a hot maple drizzle. The Ahi tuna salad was pretty straightforward, but they elevated it with a seaweed salad on top of the greens and it came with a house made wasabi vinaigrette that packed such a delicious punch. My only regret was coming here for lunch on a road trip so I couldn't indulge on one of their craft cocktails because they sounded amazing. Before I left, I got to chat with the owners and they were great guys. It definitely reinforced the need to support local businesses like this that are doing it well. I appreciated the whole experience and I hope I get an opportunity to come back again soon.

Bbq smoked wings…read more Come here on Wednesday! Great service, good vibes, got the game on.

We were in town and went here for Friday fish fry during Lent. It was loud, and the bar atmosphere…read morecompetes with the restaurant atmosphere, but it was busy and between Friday fish and NCAA basketball, the servers were hopping. The food was fantastic. The beers were cold. The staff were attentive and friendly. Even though it gives bar-in-a-college-town, there were also plenty of families having a night out, as well. It also looks like they have a patio or outdoor seating in nicer months.

Nice place to enjoy a cold beer and good food. The owner makes a Johnny sauce that pairs well with…read morefood items. Buns and bread are super fresh and homemade.

We biked from Lanesboro and stopped for lunch as we typically do. The service and the food was…read moregreat. We had the patty melt and tater tots ( the tater tots are not listed on the menu, but thy have them). Will stop there again next summer or fall.

When I visit family in the La Crosse area, I order their food items via one of the food delivery…read moreservices. I always thought it was OK...nothing to write home about. Finally, I went to the establishment, and I liked its look and feel. The staff, while not overly friendly, acknowledged me. The bar was clean, and the drink and beer options were good. Some of the food items worth mentioning: the double Smash is solid and worthy if you want one of their more "plainer" burgers. The Defibrillator is really, really good! This burger is a lot of food, and unless you are under 25 and a glutton, I'd share this one. It is about 2/3 lbs of burger. The other part of the equation for this burger is that it has chicken fried bacon in it. Batter-fried bacon? Who'd have thunk? I didn't look, but if this is not on the appetizer menu, it should be. Cheese curds are solid and best eaten hot...of course The beer menu is OK. you will get a few stalwart craft breweries intermixed with your standard corporate beers.

Decent stop as we travelled through Wisconsin. Located not too far off the highway. The special on…read moreSaturday is $9 Patron margaritas. Nice! We shared a good priced beer. Food was ok. Not very fresh. But still good. The table was sticky but the waitress was nice and attentive.