Highest-rated Restaurants in La Crosse by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in La Crosse by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in La Crosse, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. The Freighthouse Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 107 Vine St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Desserts
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#29. Five Star Eggrolls

- Rating: 3.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1203 La Crosse St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai, Laotian, Chinese
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#28. Cabin Coffee

- Rating: 3.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Jay St. Ste 100 La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#27. Rivoli Theatre & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 4th St. North La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cinema, Pizza
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#26. Hungry Peddler

- Rating: 4.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3429 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Steakhouses, Seafood
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#25. La Crosse Distilling Co.

- Rating: 4.1/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Vine St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Distilleries, Breweries, Tacos
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#24. The Restaurant at Charmant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 State St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars
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#23. Señor Villa

- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 West Ave. North La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. North Country Steak Buffet

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2526 Rose St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Buffets, Salad, Tacos
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#21. Hmong's Golden Egg Rolls

- Rating: 4.1/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 State St. Ste 110 La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
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#20. Howie's on La Crosse

- Rating: 4.2/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1128 La Crosse St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Pubs
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#19. Uno Venti Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 120 King St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
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#18. People's Food Co-op

- Rating: 4.2/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 5th Ave. South La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
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#17. Apothik Eatery + Food Truck

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 411 3rd St. South La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salad, Sandwiches
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#16. Le Chateau

- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 410 Cass St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Buzzard Billy's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Pearl St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Cajun/Creole
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#14. Pickerman's Soup And Sandwiches

- Rating: 4.3/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 Jay St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup
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#13. Digger's Sting Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 122 North 3rd St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses
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#12. Rosie's Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2225 16th St. South La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners, Cafes, American
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#11. The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 328 Front St. South La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Steakhouses
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#10. Fathead Steve's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 324 Jay St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#9. JavaVino

- Rating: 4.4/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2311 State Road La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Wine Bars, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. Restore Public House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1810 State St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: American
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#7. Burritos House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1205 La Crosse St. La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Bean Juice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 19th St. South La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#5. The Root Note

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 4th St. South La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Categories: Music Venues, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
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