Wow !! Stopped into LaCrosse for one night on our travels. Eating and drinking at The Freighthouse was an incredible experience for us .. The restaurant is incredible to look at and the steak dinner was one of the best dinners we have had ... The bartenders were great and our service from Tori was the best. Very friendly and super efficient on a busy Saturday night .We loved the town too and had a fun night. Glad we stopped here!! read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - Bar area and view from the steps - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Very disappointing experience. We ordered steak and crab as a treat, but the crab was severely overcooked and dry. When we raised the issue with our waitress, it was not addressed. We were also missing sides that were supposed to come with our meals. For the price we paid, both the food and service fell well below expectations. read more

Arrival at hostess stand; manager did not greet us, just gave a nod that I should state how many was in our party. Time between being seated and ordering food, was excessive. Porterhouse was dry and not flavorful. Baked potatoes were luke warm. Ribeye was pretty decent. Sophie our server did not bother to check in, during the course of the meal. I did share my thoughts with the manager, who did apologize and offer gift card, etc- but I said, that is not the point of bringing this to your attention. Overrated and over-priced. read more

I ordered the 20 ounce porterhouse steak dinner for my birthday and the side that wasn't the tenderloin was half grizzle. I couldn't even cut it. I took it home and had to sit there knaw on it. It was one of the worst steaks for the price I've ever had in my life read more

I had a great meal at this surprisingly massive restaurant -- I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as it was indeed a freight house and uh those are large. The look of this place are perfect, I love all of the train stained glass and lofty wood n rivet look. The service here is super friendly as well, I even got an impromptu tour of the place after making an offhand comment about the train maps on the wall. But most importantly: the steak. So affordable, portions huge, and very tasty! I ordered the 'lighter fare' prime rib which was more than enough for me and came with a great side salad and a satisfying baked potato. Also peep that whiskey list -- massive! Impressive! Also hits the spot. Look, it's no thrills dining but sometimes just some good old fashioned basics are all you need. I would totally come back here if I ever find myself back in La Crosse, I love these style restaurants. I'm also a little jealous I didn't get to eat outside with the large wine barrels and the trains!! read more

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I've been here 30+ times and have always been impressed, but the last two visits have been incredibly disappointing. The service is still solid, but the food quality has gone downhill. A few nights ago, I ordered the filet and crab combo while the filet came out overcooked and almost rock-hard. The server was very kind and took it back, but for a $160 plate (which is already an insane market price), quality should never be a concern. Several steaks at our table were also mis-cooked and had to be redone. Overall, the ambiance and service remain great, but the food is no longer worth the cost. read more

Ate at the Freighthouse last night and had a wonderful meal. We had the special filet and it was cooked to perfection. The salad bar was amazing and our drinks were great too! Our service was fantastic and we had a great experience! read more

Shocked by the negative ratings. My wife and i drive down from Eau Claire several times each year for 30+ YEARS. Went there last saturday again and it was fantastic as usual. Great service, wonderful salad bar, reasonable prices, what's not to like? My wife ordered the fresh Halibut. It was huge and was fantastic as always. For $14.99 i get a humungous steak, salad bar and a side. read more

Was, ok. Not the best steak I have ever had. I ordered the pepper steak NY strip, medium rare. Every pepper steak I have ever had was grilled with the pepper on both sides. This was just a huge amount of pepper put on after it was grilled....umm, ok. It came medium well..... My friends each ordered something different. One friend ordered the regular NY medium. He got medium well. My other friend ordered the fillet medium. He got rare.... Honestly, I was expecting a lot better. It was expensive and just ok, unfortunately. The place is packed, everything looks good. I don't know, maybe we ordered the wrong cuts and should have got the prime rib or seafood... read more

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We got there right when they started dinner service, which was perfect timing to get a table immediately. The food was delicious and served in a timely manner! The server was very kind and checked on us periodically! The prices are high but the portions and quality of the food justify the prices! I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - Filet teriyaki and scallops - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Wow they get packed fast! Arrived right at 5pm and and the parking lot was half full already. We got seated right away, regardless of how busy it already was. Or waitress came by, gave us water, and greeted herself (Riley). We already knew what we wanted so we asked if she could take our order right away if she wasn't busy. Which she graciously did. My husband and I both got the 12oz prime rib. I definitely love the salad bar. Everything was very organized, cleaned and well put. Service was great. It was nice to see that they accommodate large parties as there were three large family gatherings next to us. For the price and portion, to service and cleanliness, The Freight house is great and perfect for a date or any occasion. read more

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Food was prepared well and the portions were generous. The servers were friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere with subdued lighting. Although the dining area was full, we were able to have a comfortable conversation. read more

I had an unpleasant experience after I was told to sit at the bar as a single on a Wednesday evening. That was my preference, so no problem. A young bartender served up my water with lemon and I asked his thoughts between the Prime Rib and the New York Strip. The Prime Rib is highlighted at the restaurant but I might prefer the Strip. He stammered and finally said "I work the bar and don't really no the food that well". I asked if there is someone that could provide some input to my question. He responded that I would need to sit at a table and ask a server. I said "I was instructed to sit at bar this evening. ". A very disappointing experience at what is to be a fine dining establishment, I walked out and went to Digger's Sting, and enjoyed the experience and a fabulous Ribeye steak dinner. read more

Absolutely insane experience. I have been going here for 25 years and never experienced a garbage waiter like Liz W. We came in intending to get some apps and drinks and then leave. The host seated us in the dining room as we awaited our order. Liz came and took our order, we stated that all we were having was apps and a drink and we immediately got a face from her. We ordered some drinks as well as the scallops casino and the artichoke. The scallops were amazing as usual. The artichoke was, raw. We asked to get the artichoke steemed more which they did. We tried the newly steamed artichoke and it was still bad. We have had this appetizer hundreds of times so we knew something was off. We informed the waitress of this and Liz TOOK ONE OF THE ARTICHOKE LEAVES AND ATE IT AT THE TABLE. We were all aghast. She gave us another artichoke eventually after eating part of ours and it was superb. We informed the manager on the way out and he informed us that she has been there for 20 years...who cares, if she sucks, she sucks. We are never one to be uppidity about service but this was ridiculous. read more

Beautiful atmosphere of a true supper club in a rail station setting. Service both nights this week was solid, attentive and friendly. While yesterday's tenderloin kabobs were perfect, the loaded baked potato was not hot nor especially flavorful. The salad bar is pretty limited but that which they had was good (cherry or grape tomatoes would be better than the sliced flavorless they offer). The prime rib tonight was not hot but the mixed veggie medley was nice. read more

This was one of the better dining experiences I had on my visit to see my parents in MN. They have mentioned this place to me before and go here regularly on a monthly basis. They make the 1 hour drive from Stewartville to La Crosse to eat here, and let me tell you it's a well worth the trip. The drive to La Crosse is very pleasant and nice. We get there on a Monday evening and it's pretty busy, the parking lot is nearly full. We walk in and get seated at our table. The decor and ambiance is really nice and pleasant here. Dark carpets, lots of wood, plenty of large areas to seat people. We put our orders in, and they're known for Prime Rib so I opted to get the 12oz as the waiter tells me that is going to be plenty. I considered the Cowboy but was very glad I did not as the 12oz was plenty of meat and I could only finish half. The pics on Yelp were somewhat deceiving in that the 12oz seems a bit smaller than it really is, so when it got to me I was like - wow - that is more than enough prime rib! I am glad the waiter said it was their top choice. I also needed to try the wild rice pilaf and the squash as it is in season, and I haven't had squash in a while. They also got the 12oz meal along with the salad bar, which I do recommend. I was glad to get this because the offerings are simple yet very fresh and great quality. One of the best salad bars I have experienced, and it was so good I went back for another bowl. I love trying different dressings, and I usually find a couple that are pretty good while others don't measure up. I asked side bowls and ended up trying all the dressings and much to my surprise I liked them all. Favorites included the Olive Oil which had a lot of herbs & seasongins at the bottom of the container, so dip that ladle spoon deep down there and pick up that awesome flavor! I also liked the Thousand Island (some sweetness), Blue Cheese (not too pungent), and the French which was quite sweet. Ranch was good but not the best ever, and Italian very good. It's rare that I like most all of the dressings at a salad bar, I wish I could eat their salad everyday. Food comes and - wow - that 12oz Prime Rib is huge. The wild rice pilaf was okay, it was barely warm and flavor didn't live up to some previous comments saying it was awesome. The squash was good but luke warm, and that brown sugar butter they give you to top the squash was - wow! It's very sweet so I don't use that much but it is quite potent and packs a punch. It was so decadant good I took it home with me - all the way to TX, and it's in my fridge now - lol! Yeah it was worth storing in the hotel fridge and taking it through TSA - who were like WTF is that? It's LaCrosse Gold. The bread here is also really good, we got 2 loaves, the butter is good too. I also ordered the featured cocktail, an Old Fashioned with organic bourbon whiskey, amarena dark cherries. It was $12 and didn't live up to the hype and expectations. Felt it was light on the liquor and probably should have been an $8 cocktail. We had no room for dessert and all of us had leftovers. Overall it was about a 3.8 star experience. Why not 5-stars? Well there were a few issues. My parents were not happy with their prime rib saying that this was not up to par with their usual visits. We all ordered medium rare and she had a lot of blood on her plate, as did he, and he said this was not cooked enough to be medium rare as that is their usual go-to. She asked the waiter to take the plate back and drain out the excess blood / juices. My wild rice was nearly cold and squash was luke warm but I opted not to complain simply because when my dad escalated his prime rib issue to the waiter he wasn't met with much empathy, but instead this guy led with his ego and interrupted my dad and cut him off in the middle of his explanation saying "meat doneness is based off temperature and we follow that accordingly". My dad got somewhat flustered yet stuck to his point saying how that is all they get here. The guy offers to take it back to cook it some more but my dad said he was concerned that they would overcook it (as they have before). He did take her plate back to drain it, and when he got back he apologized, but overall he could have been more empathetic - and you don't cut off the customer or proceed to get into a debate with them to argue a point. That was not professional and left a bad taste in my dad's mouth (no pun intended). But we didn't let that sour the night as it was my first time there, and I would definitely go back here, but I'd probably not get the same waiter as I overheard other waitstaff talking to their customers who were very polite and more customer service oriented. But do get the 12oz (the Cowboy is enough for 2), do get the salad bar, loved mixing the creamy and fresh horseradish together, the brown sugar butter is decadent, and just take your sweet time and enjoy! read more

Prime rib is outstanding!!! Always a generous portion as well :) The wild rice dish is SO good! Veggies are always wonderful and the salad bar is very fresh. We love the atmosphere and the consistency of the service as well as the food! read more

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Excellent dining experience Our server, Liz, was wonderful. The prime rib was great. Very good wine. Atmosphere is charming. read more

We went here last week. Had the halibut and baked potato others had the fillet everything was very good. read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - Blackened halibut - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Great quality beef and cooked right to order, I liked my steak a lot but the kitchen needs to re evaluate their use of salt. Steak was basically unsalted (easy fix, table salt) and the side of mushrooms tasted like canned pickled pizza mushrooms they were SO SALTY. I could only eat half of them. Others at my table enjoyed their food but all of it seemed rushed by the upstairs kitchen who just wanted to close. The restaurant was still open and seating downstairs when we left. Our family who ordered king crab legs had to have someone else pick them as when she had ordered them before they had been prepared for easy eating by the customer. This time that wasn't the case, the cracker was flimsy and she wasn't able to do them herself. By the time she got her food the kitchen had just walked out so no sending back and asking for them to use a pair of shears. Someone just ordered a $100+ item, take 30 seconds to prep them right Service was nice, our waitress was working waaayyyy waaayyyy too many tables but she still kept ontop of it while dealing with more than any server should including one huge table of mostly rude people who couldn't see normal public behavior if it walked up and punched them in the teeth. We tipped our server very well as she fricken earned it, she was great, I wish I could remember her name. To the nice blonde lady serving upstairs on May 17, keep hustling!!! read more

I haven't been there in 15 years. I was in town and figured we would try it out. Looked like a nursing home at dinner time. The food was not seasoned and over priced. It just was not good. read more

Steak was charred and was flavorless. Very expensive. Rather eat at Texas Roadhouse or the waterfront. Server was great but didn't enjoy the food. read more

Food, meh. Teriyaki chicken good. The steam vegetables were bland. House salad good. Service very attentive. Ambiance too loud. Will not be returning. Not worth the high price menu. Oh the wait person could not get our bill correct and even after we explained how it should be corrected they still got it wrong. read more

This is it. If you're looking for the best filet on eastern side of the Mississippi, you'll find it here. We got into La Crosse about 5 pm with toddlers in tow and knew that after a long car ride they wouldn't thrive in a dining room so opted for carry out -- thank you, chef, for accommodating -- carry out is always a risk IYKYK, but I'm here to tell you that it was phenomenal, delicious, mouthwatering, dare I say it, best filet I've ever met!!!!! Don't even think about anything besides the baked potato with ***everything *** on it. Devoured. And now I'll be dreaming about that meal for every night until I die. And there's an old train outside the the restaurant and a statue of a conductor so your kids will be pumped if they loves trains and lezzzz be honest what kid doesn't love a train??!! read more

I would have given this place a 3.5 (if they let me do that) as it is delightful and the food was good. We started in the bar as there was an hour wait to get into the main dining room, but it was a Sunday night in a local spot so we chose to stay and check it out. They have some Nice wines and a well stocked bar with a wide demographic of options. As might be expected today, the staff was mostly very young and appeared some what inexperience... Some of the things we noticed that maybe could be addressed and trained differently if it seems important would be the following. If There is a charge to split the plate... make sure to actually split the plate...here splitting the plate includes a salad and side choice for each... however, they didn't split the plate but charged us to split the plate Purchased a hundred dollar bottle of wine and after it was opened we poured our own wine the entire time, and when we walked from the bar to the main dining I got to grab my glass, coat, purse and bottle of wine and take to the table myself. For My leftovers I was brought a box to package them myself. These are all examples of areas of service and service is usually what people tip on, so if so inclined, someone might want to share the information with the staff to assist in giving a more balanced presentation between food, beverages and service. Ambience was lovely and staff friendly if not young and inexperienced. read more

We came to La Crosse from Eagle River just for a little getaway. Stayed at the Radisson & decided to have dinner at The Freighthouse, which is nearby. We've had dinner at many, many fine dining establishments and in our opinion, these were the best restaurant meals we've ever had. We both had the filet & king crab combo, Caesar salad, asparagus & baked potato. The salad was fresh & crisp & topped with fresh shredded parmesan. Asparagus came in a huge serving & was perfectly tender crisp cooked. Our steaks were perfectly done & melt in your mouth tender and the crab legs - OMG!! Three big legs which our fabulous server broke up for us & was so tender & sweet it barely needed any butter. The decor & atmosphere are very warm & inviting. We both agreed that we'd make another trip to La Crosse just to eat here again! read more

Most uncomfortable chairs I have ever sat it. Food was decent around the table, personally my NY strip was WAY over cooked. Rumor has it there are some rats that call this restaurant home... read more

We have been traveling for the past week across the Midwest and ended up in La Crosse, WI. We were pretty hungry and decided to try The Freighthouse because it was basically right down the street from our hotel. The staff was very friendly as soon as we stepped across the threshold. We were seated quickly and as soon as the waitress took our orders, it was off to the salad bar. I was very happy that they had a simple olive oil along with the standard dressings as I don't really care for salad dressing (I can feel the judgement, but I don't care). My son had the summer salad with fruit, pecans and spinach and he absolutely love it. Most people around us ended up getting the summer salad so if you are here, please try it. I ordered an 8oz sirloin with a baked potato. The child had the teriyaki chicken and rice pilaf. The food arrived and there was an issue, but I let the waitress know that it was fine and continued with the meal. When the bill came, we found out that she mentioned the issue to the manager and they ended up making it right, which was very appreciated although unnecessary in my opinion. Desiree is an amazing waitress so if you get a chance, please request her. She was super attentive and helpful. I can't help but thank them for my entire family and when we are back in La Crosse, we will definitely be coming back. read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Fancy little place in La Crosse. My co worker and I enjoyed all the dishes. Scallops were good, shrimp was fresh, prime rib was cooked to our liking. As great reviews this place had all I could think of is I've had better. None of the dishes stood out for me. Our waiter was really nice and overall I had a great time here. Food wise, I would like to try other dishes next time as I would love to give this place 5 stars. read more

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Amazingly good This is the best food in Wisconsin have to come here service is great and people are nice. read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - Grasshopper Pie - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

First time in La Crosse. Got to the freighthouse about 30 minutes before the kitchen closed but was welcomed in and escorted to a table. I ordered the sirloin, medium rare plus and it came out perfectly. The seasonal vegetables were very fresh and also cooked perfectly. This place has really good wine choices to. The entire weight staff seems very friendly, and my way to her was top notch. The decor is really cool and was an old train depot. I was traveling solo, but this would be a great, romantic place for date night. read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - the interior of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

We arrived with great expectations and left very disappointed. Pros: decor, service, salad bar, pink squirrel Cons: My husband's prime rib was tough and stringy. It was rare as he ordered it. Seasonal vegetables were over steamed and soggy without any seasoning. Baked potato was just okay. For the price and ambience, I was expecting much better food. We will not return to The Freighthouse. read more

Gave three stars but normally would give 4-5 Have gone there 3-5 times a year for over 30 years starting with my parents in 80s through today. Until last night was the first time my meal was not up to par. The streak was over done and the baked potato was like warm at best. The drinks, appetizer and my wife's food was done right and very good. In their defense the waitress asked to re-fire my streak but we were trying to get to a movie as well. I will take this visit as an just being a very busy night and will definitely return again based on many prior dinners that were all very good. read more

Took my mom out for supper on a Monday night and it was a great experience. Mom loved being there and enjoyed her meal as well .so did I. Great choice. read more

We were very disappointed this restaurant seemed highly recommended. They kept claiming they were busy, but I'm not sure how they don't prepare for a crowd on a Saturday night. The Filet was bland and cooked poorly. I'm not sure they can even say they charbroil. The Rock Lobster was also bland, but luckily, you could drench it in butter. The baked potato was cold and nothing special. The seasonal vegetables were not cooked at all and were still raw. The Scallops Casino was an okay appetizer, but the parmesan cheese definitely is from a can. The best part of the meal was the fluffy bread and butter. We were then followed by a good salad bar. Ultimately, the price of our meal was not worth $160, and the expectation we were dining at a higher-end establishment left us never wanting to come back or recommend to anyone. read more

Came here on a Wednesday night for my birthday. We had Jarrett as our server which he was very nice. My husband had prime rib with lobster. His slice of prime rib was almost 1 1/2 inch thick and the taste was amazing. I had filet with lobster and again the meat was excellent. Both of us had lobster which was so good. We were NOT disappointed with anything at this restaurant. I would recommend this place. One note if you sit in a booth it will be darker so you may need your phone flashlight to help read the menu. Lol read more

The Freighthouse Restaurant - Prime Rib and lobster . Excellent - Seafood Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Always great place to eat. I had the tenderloin special and it was delicious! Dessert was great too. Worth the visit!

Service was adequate, but food was horrible. I ordered the catch of the night, which was grilled halibut with steamed asparagus. Halibut should be tender, flaky, and moist. This tasted like they microwaved it for 20 minutes before throwing it on the grill. It was so dry, overcooked, and had no flavor. The asparagus was way overcooked as well. It should have had a nice green color to it and a little snap, but instead it was pale green and soggy....looked like it came out of a can. read more

The Freighthouse is a 4 for me, but could EASILY be a 5 for you. The prime rib is absolutely the thing to get, but be warned that portions are LARGE. I wish I had ordered the "Lighter Fare" size. Your server will of course provide you with a takeout box and you will see nearly every table leave with these, but I try not to leave food on my plate. The prime rib and Au Jus were phenomenal. If I was rating these alone, I would give The Freighthouse a 5/5. I was a bit underwhelmed by the salad bar and baked potato though. These were standard fare and the salad bar felt like being back in college. read more

Food was good, service was adequate, but the ambiance was the best. I had the halibut, which was a little overcooked, my wife had a ribeye which she enjoyed and our guest had teriyaki chicken which he said was pretty good. read more