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    4.5 (52 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating

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    grilled steak and asparagus
    Damian C.

    Our first time coming here, and I have to say I wasn't impressed. The inside is nice and small, but I have a couple of issues with my experience. The first issue is the fact that the food wasn't the greatest. The steak I ordered was VERY underseasoned, like no salt, and salt can do wonders sometimes. I asked for medium-well and basically got medium rare. Also, the charred asparagus was bland and cold. The best thing were the potatoes. The other thing is that my entree was over 35 bucks, WHY? Even if this place is modernized, it is across from UWL, a hole in the wall, basically. How can you justify such a high price for such low quality? I expected more and got way less than what I SHOULD have paid.. I'm very disappointed !

    Fried Chicken, Cheddar Grits, and Smothered Greens
    Mandarin Y.

    Cute little casual neighborhood restaurant. We went in for an early dinner on a Sunday night. We didn't have reservations but we were seated promptly. The decor and dining atmosphere was very inviting and warm. We ordered the burger (which came with duck fat fries) and the fried chicken (which came with cheddar grits and smothered greens). The burger was tasty but was structurally fragile. The patties fell apart with each bite. The fries were especially delicious, probably because they fried them in duck fat. The fried chicken was nicely cooked, crispy, and well seasoned. Personally, I prefer dark meat, but my order came with two fried chicken breasts. The grits were cheesy, creamy, and rich. The greens were good too, but they were a tad sweet for me. The food took longer to come out than I expected, but the service was friendly. They don't have their own parking so you would have to find street parking.

    Roasted cauliflower starter

    Love this place. Food was great! Ambiance is cozy. They've got a spacious patio area though.

    Salmon, cooked perfectly. Pesto was delightful.

    Excellent environs, sat on the patio. Jack was attentive and did a great job. Flavors were bright, well thought out and my strip loin was prepared to perfection - something that eludes 99% of restaurants in the area! Epic whiskey selection! Will definitely return, can recommend.

    Margarita
    Taj K.

    Great place for dinner. I made a reservation on their website. They have outdoor seating in ingloos and indoor seating physically distanced. There was a small cocktail list with a few winter options. I decided on a regular margarita and it had a smoky flavor different but delicious. They have a farm to table concept. I started with the Brussels sprouts. I like this dish universally, and I can say this place to date has the tastiest I've had. I decided to have the burger as my entree. Juicy and yummy. I am not the biggest fan of steak fries but they're definitely different being duck fat fries. I did not try dessert, but I will definitely be going back. Staff is also excellent. They make an effort to remember your name and know you. They are also very careful to ask dietary restrictions from the beginning. Highly recommend!

    Top sirloin medium cooked-excellent.

    Very quaint and cozy restaurant. Loved the ambience. Definitely going back. Booked reservations on their website. They had igloos outside with tables set up with candles lit also.

    Restore Public Hours serves brunch only on Sundays  (from 9:00AM  -  2:00PM)
    Wendy W.

    I used to go to The Mint for breakfast all the time. I was excited that this place reopened as Restore Public House. On my first visit to RPH for brunch I had eggs, toast, coffee, hashbrowns, and bacon. Came to slightly-north-of-$20 with tax and tip. Which is pretty pricey by local standards. (Maybe this is why the place was empty.) The main culprit was the $7 (!!!) coffee. For $20+ I can get breakfast-for-two at The Greengrass Cafe across the street. Of course, RPH can set their prices however they want. And all of us cheapskates can (and will) choose to dine elsewhere.

    Falafel!
    SJ P.

    YUM. Came here last week for the first time and had the falafel with a side of fries, and a Paloma. The falafel were crispy and flavorful, and the hummus was perfectly seasoned and had a splash of fruity olive oil on top. Can't wait to come back!

    Pork belly burnt ends
    Greg F.

    My wife and I fell in love with this place. The service is amazing. We started with some delicious cocktails and pork belly burnt ends. I can't write words that would properly convey just how good they were. Main course: my wife had their house made pasta, cooked al dente, it was amazing. I had sablefish which was prepared perfectly. For desert, we had their homemade salted caramel pretzel ice cream!

    Burger and fries

    This place is amazing! We had many locals recommend it and we were not disappointed! We tried the roasted feta appetizer and dandelion salad, both of which were great! Three of us ordered the burger which was so.darn.good!!! The duck fat fries were amazing! The other of us got halibut and it was as good as it looked. We all also ordered dessert. Elliana was a superb waitress with so much knowledge and very witty!!

    Eggs, hasbrowns and toast

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    Great Service! Excellent food! Intimate space. Good bourbon list.. we had a great time.

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    Great food with a seasonally changing menu. Love the craft cocktails too! Love the option to eat right at the bar.

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    The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern

    The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern

    4.4(382 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We are SO incredibly sad to hear this fine establishment will be closing its doors this coming…read moreMarch. While not always on the menu, ask for a raspberry lemon drop and you won't regret it. The BEST one I've ever had. I will be begging the bartenders to teach me their ways before they close their doors. This is our top choice in town to celebrate accomplishments and achievements. The tavern and patio offer a more casual ambiance, while the restaurant itself is chic and has an element of more formality. The staff is always ALWAYS incredible and thoughtful. The food is always on point, interesting, and flavorful. This place will be well-missed come March, but I know I will be back here plenty in the mean time to get my fill and and support this staff before then.

    The Waterfront is truly a very special restaurant. We were in the area and were so in love with how…read morebeautiful it was along the Mississippi River walking path that we dropped by here for an early dinner. We were so fortunate that they were able to seat us on the outdoor patio facing the water. This restaurant isn't just great for the views--the food and drinks here were phenomenal as well. Our appetizers of beer-battered cheese curds and mussels were so flavorful and hit the spot. We also loved our fish tacos and linguini with scallops (I absolutely loved the crushed red pepper that came with it too!). Our food all paired nicely with their extensive cocktail/drinks menu, which included many different breweries and distilleries. This is one of those restaurants you'll remember visiting forever--definitely come visit if you can!

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    Hungry Peddler

    3.9(130 reviews)
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    We are traveling through La Crosse and passed by this little gem of a place! We passed it and back…read moretracked to get to it and absolutely glad we did. Service was prompt, but by the time we were done and leaving, the place was full and hungry customers waiting to get in! Our server was AWESOME! Friendly and attentive but not hovering. Brandy Old Fashion was heavenly and much needed. The French Onion soup was rich and delicious. My ribeye steak was cooked perfect, tender and delicious. The baked potato was perfect. My husband ordered the smaller portion of Lasagna and it was tasty! The place has tons of character! We are so glad we back tracked to this amazing gem!!

    Quaint and delicious while also being very decently priced! $7 alcoholic drinks is always a win for…read moreme. The bartender was super nice and had great suggestions. I ordered the ribeye since it came with a soup or salad ANNNNDDD potatoes or veggies. I opted for the French onion soup and some veggies. Holy moly, the cheese on that soup is no joke! It was a delicious soup but it did lack in onions (maybe because it was a small bowl that none got scooped up into it?). I ordered my ribeye medium rare and it came a perfect medium rare. The ribeye itself was of the thinner variety so don't expect a thick steakhouse ribeye. It was still really good though especially because it was so much food for under $30! The turtle cheesecake was TO DIE FOR! Ughhhh I'm a sucker for some caramel and chocolate in a cheesecake. I wish I lived here because I would be a regular for sure.

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    Fork And Fable

    3.8(69 reviews)
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    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.

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    Fork And Fable - Short ribs.  Very hearty, and filling! Good flavor, reminds you of something close to home.

    Short ribs. Very hearty, and filling! Good flavor, reminds you of something close to home.

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