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    The Crow

    3.7 (271 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Gastropubs
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Jan L.

    Recommended by those who work at Duluth Trading. The place Not very busy so seating was fast. One waitress serving about 15 patrons seemed a little hard for her and waited patiently. She did a good job. One Manager spent time on his phone instead of helping the staff. TV's all around with sports on and place was nicely decorated. We ordered the fired pickles for our appetizer. Drinks a Guinness and I had a mock-tail called the Caribbean Silence. Hubby had the Crow Burger with one patty and I had a Sweet Crow salad. All bread is purchased from a local bakery. Pickles were so good and the salad as well. The salad came with a fresh bread pretzel. The burger was a 10 out of 10.. hubby bit into before I could get a picture! Haha! We will return when we visit La Crosse, Wis again.

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    Taylor L.

    The food came out hot and fresh, tasted great! The service was so-so. Would recommend if you're looking for burgers and alcohol.

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    Kyle M.

    Good service. Nice staff. Well staffed Good chicken wings but too few for price Chicken wrap was respectable Fries were subpar. Barely warm, over cooked.

    The Crow burger with fries
    Helen S.

    I felt like a burger tonight, so I chose The crow in downtown LaCrosse. The hostess greeted me immediately and gave me a choice to sit at the bar or at a table. There seemed to be a pretty good crowd here for a Monday night. I would not consider this a quiet location, but clearly it was a good atmosphere for people to chat. I could almost hear the background music, which I give two thumbs up for. A little Enter Sandman was kinda nice, followed by Dire Straights. Hannah was my waitress tonight. She was super amazing. She took my order, and remembered the side of Mayo. She even came to let me know my food would be up in about 5 minutes. If you are lucky enough to get Hannah as your server, you will be well taken care of. I think the manager even stopped by to check on my meal. Now for the food. My goodness, this is the burger I have been craving. I have had a number of burgers over the past two months, this one is hands down the best. I ordered The Crow, (I ordered a single, but they are usually double patty sandwich) which was on a pretzel roll with an aoli, bacon, sautéed onion, and provolone. This was perfectly seasoned. I mean from the first bite, I knew I made the right choice for dinner. Their fries are a mix of curly, crinkle, and regular. They were very good, but the burger was the highlight of the meal. As I get ready to depart, the classic tunes of The Outfield make me smile again. What a great place. I f you want possibly the best burger in the state, check this place out.

    Ava W.

    Delicious food, great service, casual atmosphere and the price point doesn't break your wallet. The appetizers were outstanding! We had steak shaved nachos and the combination of the gooey cheese, fresh salsa, seasoned steak and crispy chips were all working in harmony and making my mouth happy. Now the cheese curds were the best I've had ever! The texture of the cheese curd was like a crispy pillow with cheesy goodness inside. It was seasoned well. We were so stuffed from our appetizers our main dishes were devourable but we only ate half because we were so full from the appetizers. To go boxes were in order. The Crow burger huge and juicy, the bbq pork with Mac and cheese was overwhelmingly a fantastic bite but an unusual sandwich. An option for a side was the chicken chili which was warm, flavorful and comforting to the tummy. This place checks all the right boxes for food, service and ambiance. I will definitely return if I'm in town again.

    R. S.

    Absolutely loved it. Food was good. Drinks were fabulous. If you have anything, try the tequila, simple syrup, lemon juice and cinnamon drink. Unbelievably delicious and different! Enjoyable setting and people.

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    The food was very yummy! Very nice waiter and very attentive! Very nice bar/restaurant!

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    4 months ago

    Had a great burger. Beer options are enough. Big place so plenty of room too. Service was friendly and quick.

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    8 months ago

    Great Food and Drinks!!! Service was spot on with quick drinks out first and apps right behind

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    9 months ago

    A very welcoming place with good food. Great for families visiting their college students in LaCrosse.

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    The food was great - cheese curds are a must try, our waiter was very friendly, and it is a great place to watch sports, but not too loud.

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    Great service and decent food! A solid choice for lunch after driving to UWL to drop off our son.

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    Great service, food and "Vibe"! Lovely spot in a great Downtown with many options! Had the Chicken wrap...yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmm

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    Amazing food! Great service. Ambiance was wonderful. Server was very attentive and the food was fresh, hot, and tasty.

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    Average bar food. Good location with lots of parking available. It was busy but a lot of seating available. Clean. Friendly. Good service.

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