Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in La Crosse, According to Yelp

Canva

Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in La Crosse, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in La Crosse using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

You may also like: Homes for sale in La Crosse at every price point

#30. Hmong's Golden Egg Rolls

- Rating: 4.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 901 State St Ste 110 La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Apothik Eatery + Food Truck

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 411 3rd St S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Food Trucks, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#28. The Charmant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 State St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Howie's on La Crosse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1128 La Crosse St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: American (New), Pubs
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Señor Villa

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 325 West Ave N La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Highest-paying jobs in La Crosse that don't require a college degree

#25. Rudy's Drive-In

- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1004 La Crosse St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: American (New)
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Buzzard Billy's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 222 Pearl St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: American (Traditional), Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

#23. La Crosse Distilling Co.

- Rating: 4.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 Vine St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Distilleries, Vegan, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Bluebird Bakery and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 58 Copeland Ave La Crosse, WI 54603
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#21. People's Food Co-op

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 315 5th Ave S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: How gas prices have changed in La Crosse in the last week

#20. Le Chateau

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 410 Cass St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: French, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Digger's Sting Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 122 N 3rd St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: American (New), Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Pickerman's Soup & Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 327 Jay St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

#17. JavaVino

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2311 State Rd La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Wine Bars, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Uno Venti Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 120 King St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in La Crosse by diners

#15. Black Forest Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 3800 Wisconsin Hwy 16 La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: German, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Fathead Steve's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 324 Jay St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Bars, Food Trucks, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Rosie's Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2225 16th St S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Diners, Cafes, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Indian Curry House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 318 4th St S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

#11. The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern

- Rating: 4.5/5 (293 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 328 Front St S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: American (New), Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

You may also like: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the La Crosse metro area

#10. Restore Public House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1810 State St La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#9. The Root Note

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 115 4th St S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Music Venues, Coffee & Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Bean Juice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1014 19th St S La Crosse, WI 54601
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp