7 Best Wine Bars near La Crosse

“Sagra is an Italian Eatery above Piggy’s on Front Street in La Crosse. It was recommended to us by several residents. It did not disappoint. We started with an Arancini appetizer. We have had arancini before, but NEVER like this. It’s the best we have ever had. Instead of being rice heavy, it was cheese heavy. They were almost like a Wisconsin cheese curd. The pecorino, a mixture of Italian cheeses, was melty and delicious, especially dipped in the buttermilk dipping sauce. We also ordered the special appetizer, fried wax beans. The breading was very light, almost like tempura. The dipping sauce added the flavor. They were good, but the Arancini definitely stood out. For entrees we got a crawfish dish and a chicken dish. Both were generous portions, which allowed us to have leftovers for lunch the following day. The Crawfish Fra Diavola was filled with crawfish and was very flavorful with fresh ingredients. The Chicken Scarpariello was delicious. The polenta was rich and creamy. The chicken comes bone in and skin on, which keeps it juicy. This dish also had Italian sausage and fresh vegetables. I really enjoyed the Italian sausage as a contrast to the chicken. The only disappointment was when we asked the waitress what 5 dishes were on the “chef’s market menu,” she didn’t know and really wouldn’t elaborate. I wanted to try that, but at $58 per person, the requirement for full table participation, and no information, I wasn’t willing to take the chance.“

“Favorite LaCrosse restaurant….“

“Yummy food! Great atmosphere!“

“Not only is their food so yummy, their drinks amazing, they have the best customers too, I ordered for 8 people did not plan well and went by myself. Instead of taking two trips to my car down the street around the corner, one of their customers helped me out! Highly recommend Grounded Patio Cafe for food, drinks, coffee or somewhere to enjoy good music with nice people!!“

“Lisa and shannon are amazing! Very laid back bar and friendly people inside! Pool tables and darts, slot machines, pull tabs and kareoke nights for your amusement. Some drinks are kinda over priced but it's a bar what do you expect? Love this place to throw a few cold ones back.“

“This is an experience. Great quality food and friendly staff.“

“10/10 recommend stopping in to check out UnWine’d! We came here today (Thursday) with a party of four to celebrate a birthday, and we had the most fantastic experience. The owner hosted us directly, and she is absolutely wonderful. She was so friendly, welcoming, and fun, bringing so much heart and energy to her beautiful business. We tried several fun flights, and she accommodated all the different drinks we wanted to sample. She even let us test out a delicious vanilla-cream-based 4th of July drink with Pop Rocks! Her incredible hospitality truly brightened up an already beautiful space. We will absolutely be back! Check it out with a group of your girlfriends or your spouse for a more romatic feel. You will not be disappointed!“