GREAT FOOD! Vino Over The Valley is an al fresco Italian eatery offering great appetizers, huge salads, gourmet pizzas and pasta. The local hickory smoked trout plate was delicious! Pasta dishes are fabulous with homemade marinara sauce. Check out their Sunday Buffet featuring several of their menu entrées, salads, fresh seasonal veggies and the Chef’s Special of the day!
GREAT VIEW! Located on Wisconsin State Highway 95 between Fountain City and Arcadia, the main attractions are the backroad drive and the view overlooking Doelle Valley when you arrive. From the Ridge there’s a breathtaking view of the peaks and valleys of what is arguably one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Wisconsin, Buffalo County, in the heart of the Driftless Area.
GREAT WINE! Of course a glass of wine is in order to go along with the Great Food and the Great View. The extensive wine list ranges from local/private label to American to International.
GREAT VIEW! Located on Wisconsin State Highway 95 between Fountain City and Arcadia, the main attraction is the view overlooking Doelle Valley. From the Ridge there’s a breathtaking view of the peaks and valleys of what is arguably one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Wisconsin, Buffalo County, in the heart of the Driftless Area.
OPEN Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, as well as Sunday afternoons, May through September. Weather permitting there will be additional weekends in October. Enjoy live music by local musicians on some weekends.
I’ve been going to the Kelley Farm since I was a young child, and their recent renovations are absolutely stunning!
http://www.mnhs.org/kelleyfarm
Pan-fried walleye is a favorite on the menu of the Hillside Fish House in Marshland WI, located on the Wisconsin Great River Road.
Built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1900, the Marshland House Railroad Junction Hotel owned by the Herek family traded goods with the local Winnebago tribe for walleye and other game. Today they still serve fresh walleye!
With only three owners in its history, the Hillside Fish House focuses on seafood but also offers steak and pasta. This Wisconsin supper club provides the obligatory relish tray, great cheese bread and Old-Fashion cocktails. Reservations are encouraged.
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern offers supreme product and hospitality, they have become a favorite of locals and a travel destination all in the same. Their menus highlight seasonal American cuisine that includes USDA Prime beef and fresh day-boat seafood. With a focus on the freshest foods of each season, their culinary team allows the ingredients to speak for themselves. Every detail is appreciated in everything they do – enjoy the results of hard work and high standards.
The Tavern enjoys live entertainment weekly with a historic, prohibition era, antique bar. Features a tavern-only menu of appetizers and light fare.
Enjoy the patio on the banks of the Mississippi River, whether meeting friends for a drink, or for a full meal experience. The Patio is La Crosse’s best riverfront hot spot.
www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
The Crow is an American Gastropub And Bourbon Bar. Voted 2015’s Best New Restaurant in La Crosse, they earn their reputation through their commitment to excellent food, rare and unique spirits, quality craft beer and good ol’ Wisconsin hospitality.
Located downtown La Crosse, the restaurant features over a dozen different specialty and gourmet burgers that are made fresh to order, and the area’s largest bourbon selection and specialty bourbon cocktails. They have a large and rotating craft beer selection with some of Wisconsin’s finest.
www.theoldcrow.com
“La Crosse’s must visit.”
The Freight House Restaurant is La Crosse’s premier steak and seafood restaurant, known for it’s fabulous staff, great food, and beautiful atmosphere! They offer live entertainment Friday through Saturday and three private banquet rooms.
http://www.freighthouserestaurant.com/
Pickerman’s Soups & Sandwiches is located in downtown La Crosse. Their signature bread is baked fresh every day from a secret family recipe. They use the finest meats, savory cheeses and fresh, crunchy vegetables to create their sandwiches. They also have a wide selection of delicious soups. Offering gourmet soups, unique salads and oven-fresh cookies, its the superior taste found only at Pickerman’s. Beer and wine also available.
http://www.lacrossepickermans.com
Fayze’s is a local tradition!
Located right in the heart of historic downtown La Crosse, Fayze’s has created a tradition of mouthwatering recipes and flavors to suit any style. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Fayze’s Restaurant and Bakery. Experience the comfortable, casual atmosphere while catching up with friends or dining with family. Order your favorite cocktails from the full service bar.
Before you leave, check out homemade bakery treats and a variety of sourdough breads, along with their signature Talame buns!
http://www.fayzes.com/
Nestled on the shores of picturesque Lake Onalaska, the Red Pines Bar & Grill is a destination location. A casual restaurant delivering high quality pub fare, they are known for a cozy, rustic atmosphere, hand-prepared walleye, lake perch, in-house smoked ribs, half-pound burgers and brisket as well as delicious homemade pizzas, soups, sides, dressings and sauces. People come from far and wide for the Shrimp & Fish Fry on Friday nights. They provide the perfect atmosphere for a delicious meal with a full menu, daily specials and fully stocked bar that includes a wide selection of craft beers.
Come for live music on Saturday nights and enjoy two-for-one Bloody Marys and breakfast options every Saturday and Sunday 11-2. They have a beautiful view with outdoor patio seating available during the warmer months of the year as well as a sand volleyball court and a giant block game enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
http://www.redpinesbarandgrill.com/
Piggy’s Restaurant and Blues Lounge is nationally famous for BBQ baby back ribs, the America’s Cut Pork Chop, hickory-smoked prime rib and exclusively cut and aged USDA Prime steaks. A hardwood smoker on property is always stoked with hickory and Minnesota applewood from the surrounding hills and bluffs. Prime Rib, Pork Back Ribs, Pork Chops, Swordfish and Chicken are a few of the menu entrees that are smoked to perfection. Recently, Piggy’s was recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for its extensive wine cellar. It is a must!
http://www.piggys.com/