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The Freighthouse Restaurant

3.7 (221 reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Classy
Moderate noise
Dressy
Outdoor seating

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Jenna I.

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!!

8oz. Fillet should have been medium. Was rare.
Eric R.

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...

Filet teriyaki and scallops
Tyler T.

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.

Khaum L.

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.

Ambiance is nice
Dixie T.

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!

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A must-stop when in La Crosse...great steaks, love the salad bar. Great bar with live music on weekends too.

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im not the type to complain, but.... lunch time experience,, Lasagna was actually cool in the…read morecenter ,,,, the veggies in my Garlic Butter Vermicelli Pasta with veggies and grilled chicken tasted terrible like they came from frozen plastic bag and my whole plate was not served hot,, the grilled chicken tasted good,, .. the garlic bread is dipped/submerged in butter,(just way to much garlic butter) the fish sandwich was just a piece of fish on a piece of bread and a small condiment container of tarter sauce our previous visit wasnt anything to brag about either.. sorry, but most likely wont be back ,, visits in the past were pleasant, something has changed , maybe something to do with the addition , cooks ??

Quaint and delicious while also being very decently priced! $7 alcoholic drinks is always a win for…read moreme. The bartender was super nice and had great suggestions. I ordered the ribeye since it came with a soup or salad ANNNNDDD potatoes or veggies. I opted for the French onion soup and some veggies. Holy moly, the cheese on that soup is no joke! It was a delicious soup but it did lack in onions (maybe because it was a small bowl that none got scooped up into it?). I ordered my ribeye medium rare and it came a perfect medium rare. The ribeye itself was of the thinner variety so don't expect a thick steakhouse ribeye. It was still really good though especially because it was so much food for under $30! The turtle cheesecake was TO DIE FOR! Ughhhh I'm a sucker for some caramel and chocolate in a cheesecake. I wish I lived here because I would be a regular for sure.

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