Overall, it was a good experience. The vibe is a classic American Lodge type. It's relaxed, laid back, and inviting to both those who want a drink and families that want to eat pizza together. We were served very quickly and it was attentive. Everyone was very friendly! When asking for special substitutions (regular chicken breast instead of breaded for chicken Parm), they didn't hesitate to help me out. The mozzarella sticks were very good. Not too often you get homemade mozzarella sticks! The chicken Parm was good too. The side salad was a nice touch and was nicely done. Portions were very good, ended up needing a takehome box. Prices were also very good. ~$50 for two sodas, appetizer, and 2 entrees. Would rate this a good experience overall! read more

Great River Roadhouse - Chicken Parm - Pizza Near Me - De Soto, Wisconsin

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Great food and great service! The atmosphere is friendly and you feel relaxed. Great place to take your family and friends.

Lively local establishment with 1919 Root Beer on tap and massive serving sizes! I was dining solo thinking a small pizza would be good. I had read the reviews and saw something about sizing, but figured I could make two or three meals out of it. I opted to choose my own toppings, but the specialty pizzas did look great. Takes about 20-30 minutes from order to eating.Small pizza looked about like a standard "chain" large pizza. Thin crust, great sauce and good amount of cheese. Served with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. This might last me the rest of the week. The service was great - greeted right away and attended to while I sat at the bar. Looks like a great place for larger groups, but get there early as there was starting to be a waitlist for tables by 6pm. "Small" pizza with two toppings and a draft root beer- $32 + tip (if you pay with cash, 3% discount). read more

Great River Roadhouse - Small pizza, two toppings. Square cut. - Pizza Near Me - De Soto, Wisconsin

Best Pizza around! They are just enormous.. No chinsing on cheeze or other ingredients.. Just be hungry when you order!

Excellent chicken! Staff was great. Great location across from the river. Will definitely return.

In DeSoto, there are not a lot of dining options...but this likely ranks as the best of the lot (unless you wanna drive 30+ minutes to dinner.) Big burgers and other sandwiches are offered, but we -- like many patrons-- opted for pizza. The list of "specialty" pizzas is long, and the serving size is enormous. (The "small" is really a "medium", our server told us.) We settled on the Taco Pizza, but kinda wished we hadn't. Ground beef, cheese, tomato sauce, romaine lettuce and crumbled tortilla chips piled atop a flavorful crust. Looked good on paper, but the actual pizza was disappointing: lukewarm, messy to eat and not all that flavorful. But hey: there WAS a lot of it! (We wound up taking half the pizza home in a box, but I'm not thinking it'll make great leftovers once the romaine wilts.) A spinach-and-artichoke dip appetizer was ok, but largely unnecessary given the gargantuan size of the pizza. I did enjoy my cocktail: a "New Fashioned" made with Bulliet bourbon. And our server was pleasant, but overworked: she had the whole dining room, plus the bar, to handle on her own. Bottom line: When in DeSoto, the Roadhouse is a decent option. read more

SO YUMMY!!! always look forward to getting this!! Service is always outstanding!! Inside is clean as always!!

Everyone in our party had pizza and everyone was very happy! Highly recommend a personal pizza combo which includes a lovely side salad and a side of garlic bread. So much food! Nearly everyone left the restaurant with their pizza leftovers bagged up. Service was well tuned and attentive. The prices are on the high side, but very much worth it! read more

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Such a neat location with great service and even better food! If you think you can tackle their 18 inch pizza in a party of three, think again. read more

Really good pizza and mozzarella sticks and do not get me started on the loaded nachos

Service was good- food is fantastic- known for their pizza. Like many places, short on help- there could be a wait- staff is great, but when it's busy so are they. Patience is a virtue- slow down- enjoy! read more

The experience here was very sub par. The food was good but not great. The mozz sticks were very big and good. Pizza tasted very good as well. It took 15 minutes to get the appetizer and 55 minutes to get the pizza. It wasn't busy at the time of ordering so it was confusing. All this could have been overlooked if we were told it would take the time it did due to whatever reason to make it. The service was awful. 10 minutes to receive drinks and no one checked on us for 30 minutes as I attempted to flag someone down for a refill. At that point where we going to walk out the server finally asked. Then took another 10 minutes to receive a can of pop with a cup of ice. After asking about the time it took to get food I was told they were busy, which wasn't true when we ordered. Not one apology about it just excuses. If you are thinking about stopping here be prepared for mediocre service and good food. read more

the food here and trust me, you'll never leave hungry! The portions are phenomenal and the drinks are good too. In the Summer you can sit on the patio and enjoy the beautiful view of the river. The pizza's are larger than any other place and I always go home with a doggie bag; 2 meals for the price of one. read more

Good food and service. Prices are not as high as the big cities but higher than most of the watering holes in the area. Pizza is a great choice but you better be real hungry or have a large group to order a large one. They are HUGE. You might want to call ahead if you have a large group. They can surely handle one but there might be a wait if they are busy. read more

They have great pizza and the place is pretty nice the only reason I gave them three stars instead of five is there pizza so expensive I only treat myself maybe once a year cuz $30 for a cheese pizzas a lot to me anyway but it is good pizza read more

Awesome service and food. These folks go out of the way to make you feel comfortable. Our grandson failed to win a stuffed toy out of the claw machine, after his sister won a stuffed toy. He was almost in tears; the staff tried to win a toy for him, with their own money, and they won him a softy! He was overly thankful and so were we! And the pizza is the best in the Midwest; Lots of cheese, and loaded with quality meats and veggies. So good, will be back soon! read more

Don't know where to start. The food is great . Practically can't make a mistake in ordering. My favorite are chicken wings. Ribs are very very tender.pizza it is gooood. Honestly it's to big but if you hungry it's great .always cold beer and in stock.servers are great. And fast.thank you. read more

Great River Roadhouse - a basket of fried fish and a bottle of beer - Pizza Near Me - De Soto, Wisconsin

So disappointing--the only reason for two stars was the waitress and view of the Mississippi. Nachos were pathetic and the Bloody Mary just ok. Not practicing any Covid rules--crowded, bartender with mask under her nose, and way more than occupancy restrictions. Too bad, but we won't be going back! read more

One of our favorite places when in the area - always great pizza, chicken, etc. The owner behind the bar and servers are all very friendly and anxious to please. Just remember - a "small" pizza here is the same size as a large pizza in most other restaurants but your server will get your leftovers ready for you to take home. read more

Lately it's been hit or miss. Some days it's good, and others not so much. BLT pizza is my favorite. Highly recommend.

Stopped in to try the pizza and was not disappointed! Their version of a supreme was excellent and we loved the thin crust! (There are also thick and extra crispy crust options available). Not to mention the small was enough for 3-4 people! The atmosphere is casual with lots of memorabilia on the walls and ceiling to spark conversation while you wait for that home made goodness! Will definitely be back! read more

Great River Roadhouse - A "small" pizza!! - Pizza Near Me - De Soto, Wisconsin

If you ever happen to at the same time (a) be in DeSoto, Wisconsin (population 508), (b) sitting atop a hill on the deck of a cabin looking out over the Mississippi River, and (c) craving all-u-can-eat Friday fish fry, the Great River Roadhouse will not let you down. You have a choice between cod and perch (I recommend the cod). Like many-a-fry, the cod is lightly battered and deep fried to a crispy-outside and flaky-inside yum. And, it's guaranteed to bring you Four Happiness! Pizza seems to be a local favorite at The Roadhouse. Many were chowing on it. Clarissa J. and I didn't try the 'za because, well, being from Chicago....why? However, I admit It did look good, especially for western WI. DeSoto is located on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River, about 2 1/2 hours west of Madison. Very secluded and quaint. It's a great place to rent a cabin and get away from city life for a few days. And, the Roadhouse is a great place to get a tasty Friday fish fry. read more

This place is so much more than just pizza. Located on the scenic Great River Road (route 35, along the Mississippi River), it is -the- place to stop for a beer, burger, huge shrimp, steak, catfish, etc. It is always packed with passers-by, be it bikers on a road trip or locals. Evenings are busy, around lunch time it's busy - they don't do breakfast as far as i know. But with the quality of the staff, the nice ambience, i'm sure it will be a hit too ;-) Try the garlic mashed potatoes, the shrimp and the catfish. coleslaw is awesome as well. They got a nice range of beers (bottle / can); and Spotted Cow is on tap, so is Blue Moon (not my favorite...) Portions are huge, and the Pizzas i saw moving by are loaded with your toppings of choice! Worthy of a detour! read more

I live in DeSoto and my Dad and I were on our way back from errands in La Crosse, so we stopped for some dinner. First thing I noticed was the view, the Mississippi is right there and at sunset it was pretty spectacular. I'm watching portion sizes as part of my diet, so I opted for the Chicken Tenders and some fries, since their burgers are 1/3 lb and the only steak on the menu is very large. The chicken was fantastic. Nice and warm, crunchy outside with firm but chewable inside, perfect with the ranch on the side. Fries were superb as well, fresh and hot, good flavor without tasting like potato and oil, wonderful with a little ketchup. I had lemonade with my meal, (I've cut out soda), and it comes bottled and the waitress kindly pored it into a glass with ice for me. It was a really good blend of sweet and tangy, I had 3 glasses actually haha! TV's were spaced out and were playing different Olympic events. Staff was super nice. I can't drink obviously but from what I saw the bar has plenty to offer. Will definitely be a regular customer now, and if you're ever in the area, make a detour for an awesome meal with an awesome view of the river! read more

One of the Finest Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich i have ever had ...!!!! And cod lion fish sandwich. Just yummmm ! Must visit this place while traveling on great river road between La Crosse and De Soto WI. read more

Arrived at 5:30 on a Saturday evening. Took 30 minutes to get a high top in the bar (table was longer). Immediately ordered some onion rings and a pizza. Onion rings arrived in about 30 minutes; the pizza took an hour and 22 minutes to show up. We ordered the spicy Sicilian. Somehow we missed the meaning of "sweet chili sauce" at the end of the description. The pizza was so sweet it was almost inedible. Plus I think the "crust" was pre-made or bought. All the other pizzas looked very good so maybe this is one to avoid. The onion rings were very good. Avoid on busy days, they cannot handle the crowds. Oh, and call in orders seem to be prioritized over in-house diners. read more

It's been a few years since I stopped by. But we decided to pop in for a pizza at about 8 on Saturday night after cruising through the casino and spending our day just kind of road tripping around without a real goal in sight. The Roadhouse pretty much look the same as I remembered it. We had to stand there awkwardly for a few minutes before somebody noticed us and told us we could sit anywhere. We sat a good ten minutes before anyone noticed us and brought menus. No problem though, because we were really there to just sit back and enjoy the sunset and the atmosphere... Plus the girls seemed to be hopping as fast as they could. I noticed that some things were different. I don't think I was there as late during my first trip, when the Sun starts going down... It gets really dark in there. Not just like dimly-lit bar dark, but it was so dark I felt like I couldn't really see my food. I honestly wish it was just a little bit brighter in there. Pizza seemed a little bit bland. The size was definitely generous and the toppings we're over the top. The crust was a little chewy. The medium was a generous size portion and we took home at least half of it. Hopefully the leftovers are tasty. I would love to go back for something else on the menu, not sure if I'm interested in eating in the dark again though. Server was friendly. Wish I would have gotten her name but she was nice and had our food out to us within 30 minutes of ordering. read more

Great ribs! More food than any human should eat! But I'm not just any human! Nicely priced meals. Easy to share. Decent large sandwiches too. Pizzas seem to be the specialty & look great, but have yet to try one. Eat in. Full bar with a very lengthy beer selection (bottles). read more

Beer was cold and so was everything else. Everyone was friendly enough. The inside was pretty neat with lots of fun old stuff.

Loves that place! Such a fun holiday decor and quirky waitress. My friends shared the pizza which was huge and delicious. I had the fish sandwich which was very good as well (although the waitress forgot to bring the tartar sauce with it). But great experience overall is a very cosy atmosphere and overlooking the beautiful river. read more

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This is a great little spot! I had the rib dinner and it was delicious! My partner in crime got the broasted chicken and it was also great.

If you ever happen to be within 50 miles of De Soto, WI. Put this on your GPS and go. Pizza rivals the best Chicago (lived there for 25 yrs)has to offer, the drive is perhaps one of the most beautiful in the country and the place has awesome roadhouse charm! Friendly service, fantastic food. read more

Great River Roadhouse - My son and I take on a x-large pie at GRR - Pizza Near Me - De Soto, Wisconsin

Good comfort food, some specials that benefit the community, and very fairly priced drinks. It would've been a great start to our Sunday touring local breweries with family while we were in town. However, after being there over an hour and receiving our drinks we were still waiting for the sampler platter that we ordered immediately after sitting down. We asked several times since we were starving (party of 7, & we ordered entrees shortly after) and were told it would come soon. Only to have it arrive AFTER a table that arrived an hour after us got their pizza, and after our own entrees finally started coming out, which also took an extremely long time. Barely got an apology, and even though the food was great it was tainted by the inattention and the extremely long wait which held up the rest of our day. Then topped off by dirty plates and sauce being spilled on me as they were cleaning up. I was understanding, but nothing was credited or offered, which we all expected something after the whole mess, so I don't think we'll be back. Seemed like everyone else was taken care of in a timely manner, but we weren't checked on after we got our second drinks and we were there before the big crowd. read more

If you love toppings on your pizza this is the place! There is no shortage of heaps of toppings, even the cheese was a good amount. The medium is also the size of any other rivals' large. The portions all around looked huge. Cheap drinks and friendly staff. We were seated right away on a Saturday night. Marinara sauce was the bomb dot com too! read more

Great pizza and very nice staff, can't wait to go back for the homemade mozzarella sticks

Best pizza I have had in years. Small was about $24, but could easily feed 3 adults. Tons of topping choices. Ribeye $32 was only steak on menu but excellent. $1.95 per can of Iced tea, so no free refills obviously. I assume this is same for all sodas and non alcoholic beverages. Clean, cute decor, great wait staff. Only complaint was it took about 45 minutes to get our food. Large groups and parents of squirley children take note. read more

We have been coming here for 24 years! The pizza is the best around. Very unique offerings; BLT, Shrimp, etc...they have not missed a beat with the transition to the new owners. They can get very busy on Friday and Saturday nights (especially in the summer or various hunting seasons) so plan ahead and enjoy the view. We bring all our visitors here! If you think you need a large.... order the medium! read more

The best thing that this place has going for it is the view. The pizza is a big seller and it is good with the exception that the crust is usually undercooked. We stopped in on a Sunday evening for other than pizza. The service is really slow, and no it was not that busy. I was disappointed that the waitresses continued to walk past and over trash on the floor. Our waitress never came to ask if we needed another drink or more water. Our meals were served at different times. One was a salad and one was a burger so it shouldn't have been too complex. I guess that I'm just disappointed in the quality and service compared to a few years ago. read more

What can I say? They have great pizza, good service, I've never been disappointed. I'm glad they are a long drive or we'd be there more often. read more

Great River Roadhouse - Pizza Near Me - De Soto, Wisconsin

Pizza was fantastic and large. However, I've never waited so long for pizza in my life. Nearly a 2 hour wait for pizzas the night we visited. read more