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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 7257 reviews

What User likes about The Waterfront And Tavern:
we haven't been to the waterfront for a while. our experience in all areas was the first advice. checking the menu before our visit seemed easy and not so exciting, but in person who was eating and presenting exceeded the expectations. everything was much more tempting than the menu leads to believe. our waiter was knowledgeable, attentive to the appropriate degree and pleasantly involved. it was a perfect night for... View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about The Waterfront And Tavern:
The Waterfront was the perfect restaurant for nice holiday dinner before a play at the La Crosse Community Theatre, which is within easy walking distance. The food was delicious and the staff friendly and accommodating. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Timothy
23.09.2024 - 07:46

Had a great time celebrating family milestone. 7 of us. Service was phenomenal. Appetizers and main courses excellent. They Were very helpful dealing with one i...

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Tom
23.09.2024 - 07:46

One of my favorite spots in La Crosse, or anywhere really. They have a wonderful patio for outdoor dining, as well as a stylish and elegant interior for indoor...

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Travis
23.09.2024 - 07:46

This restaurant was incredible! The waitress was warm and attentive, making sure to refill our drinks before we even had to ask. The food was top-notch and made...

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Mark
23.09.2024 - 07:46

The restaurant features a lovely patio with a beautiful view of the river. Both the food and service are outstanding! The cheese curds are absolutely delicious.

Carissa
23.09.2024 - 07:46

Such a great experience at this restaurant! The servers are so fun, the martinis flow like the Mississippi, and the food is out of this world GREAT! Everything...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 30 reviews

Everything was for our evening at the waterfront, from the Entree specialties to the cocktail specialty and an absolutely perfect recommendation for a wine pair...

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As always the waterfront restaurant was wonderful. great food service! a classy!

The personal was fantastic. we had zak as our server and he was great, knowledgeable, friendly and easy enough attention without being overlaid. the food was de...

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We had not been to the Waterfront for quite some time. Our experience in all regards was first rate. Reviewing the menu ahead of our visit seemed straightforwar...

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We went there for New Year’s Eve. Good service. Food terrible. We order the special seafood pasta. It was way too salty!!!! Worst $100 ever spend

Opentable
4.7 ★ from 1073 reviews
bruce
22.07.2023 - 16:14

Our dining experience at The Waterfront to celebrate my husband’s birthday was outstanding. The food was delicious, artfully prepared, and full of flavor. The d...

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RichardT
22.07.2023 - 16:14

This restaurant is undoubtedly the best on the Mississippi, stretching from the Twin Cities to St. Louis. Everything was exceptional. It was truly a delightful...

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SueC
22.07.2023 - 16:14

The Waterfront is one of our favorite restaurants. The tuna starter was fabulous. My salmon was crispy crusted, but juicy and tender in the center. My husb had...

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Paulo
22.07.2023 - 16:14

The waterfront was at one point in time the absolute “go to” spot in the city. We made reservations based upon that historical recollection and it ended up bein...

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Our waitress Lauren was what made our experience so great. Super friendly and welcoming. The hostesses could use some training on greeting as we felt like maybe...

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Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 2799 reviews

My husband and I wanted to try something new for his birthday dinner, and this was rated very highly. Walking into the restaurant was very elegant and a high cl...

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We were passing through La Crosseand a friend told us about the great patio and view from this restaurant, it is a beautiful patio on the river. Unfortunately i...

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Rachel
16.09.2023 - 12:49

Sometimes I'm not sure what I'm more excited about: my birthday or anniversary or the fact I get to eat at the Waterfront. Nothing makes me as happy as knowing...

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Lovely place right on the river. We had the nicest waiter, and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the key lime pie for desert-save room!

Ted
16.09.2023 - 12:49

Wonderful experience. The food was first rate, the service exceptional, and the way they treat the military simply outstanding. This is a fine establishment and...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Maria
23.07.2023 - 02:22

Went there for my birthday. I loved it! The staff was so nice, and my server was amazing! It was the best place I could have gone for my birthday, they made me...

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Benjamin
23.07.2023 - 02:22

As a wedding vendor (photo and video) the Riverview Ballroom at the waterfront cannot be topped! The River View Ballroom is an intimate event space located insi...

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Darlene
23.07.2023 - 02:22

Matthew is an outstanding server in the bar area—he's attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating! Having owned a gourmet café for 15 years, I truly appre...

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LT
23.07.2023 - 02:22

We had an exceptional experience during our visit on Tuesday to celebrate our anniversary. The service, atmosphere, and overall experience were remarkable. I or...

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Taylor
23.07.2023 - 02:22

Great patio experience in addition to all the times we have dined inside. Loved the sorbet especially. We also enjoy the cheese board as one person is a vegetar...

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Yelp
4.5 ★ from 296 reviews
Kara
20.07.2023 - 10:41

This is a lovely restaurant with a stunning view of the Mississippi River. We enjoyed crab cakes, steaks, and Brussels sprouts with bacon, all of which were del...

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Holly
20.07.2023 - 10:41

We celebrated a very special anniversary for my in-laws with a group at The Waterfront on a Friday evening. The atmosphere couldn't be better; it's situated rig...

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Jil
20.07.2023 - 10:41

The service was great and the ambiance by the river was lovely. However, I noticed that the portion sizes have decreased and the prices are quite high. I tried...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 1550 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.7 ★ from 1449 reviews

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