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Red Pines Restaurant in Onalaska, WI

“Escape to the “Northwoods” of Onalaska!”

Indoor and Outdoor Lakeside Dining with Made-From-Scratch Food and a Diverse Menu.

Voted #1 in multiple categories of Best of La Crosse County • Restaurant Guru Recommended 2024 • Featured on Discover Wisconsin

Live Music

Saturday Afternoons On The Deck, 4–7 Pm (View Schedule)

Volleyball Court

Sand Court Open For Casual Play When Not Used By Leagues – Tues, Wed, Thurs Evenings And Sunday Afternoons At 2:30 Pm.

Heated Patio

Year-Round Seating With Optional Lap Blankets

No Reservations

Walk-Ins Always Welcome. For Larger Groups, We Suggest Sending Someone Ahead To Get On Our Wait List So The Whole Group Does Not Have To Wait As Long.

Red Pines Bar & Grill

What We Serve…

“Made-from-Scratch” Menu

You can choose from a made-from-scratch menu with a wide variety of options for lunch and dinner.

Whether you’re in the mood for burgers, sandwiches, tacos, seafood, or full entrees, you’ll find something that fits what you’re craving.

  • In-House Smoked Catfish – seasoned and smoked on site
  • Every Saturday – In-House Smoked BBQ Ribs – fall off the bone and tender
  • In-House Smoked Brisket/Pulled Pork – worth every minute of the wait
  • Half Pound Burgers – 1/2 pound USDA choice ground beef
  • Homemade Pizzas – made fresh to order
  • Homemade Soups, Sides, Dressings & Sauces – as much made in-house as possible
  • Hand-battered Walleye Cheeks – a Red Pines Signature Starter
  • Lake Perch – available pan-fried or beer-battered daily

Appetizers and Shareable Plates

You’ll find a selection of hand-prepared appetizers like cheese curds, hummus platter, bruschetta and other shareable plates that can be ordered for the table.

Wisconsin Favorites and Friday Shrimp & Fish Fry

Enjoy beautiful views, a delicious hand-muddled Old Fashioned or a basket of hand-battered cheese curds while you wait to be seated. If you’re visiting on a Friday, the Friday Shrimp & Fish Fry is a legendary weekly event that draws guests from across the region.

Full Bar & Signature Drinks

You can pair your meal with a drink from the full bar, including a wide selection of craft beers, top-shelf liquors, and unique cocktails. Ask your server about our Palette Pleaser picks — curated recommendations for those who like something a little unexpected and hard to find.

Indoor and Outdoor Dining

You can choose between indoor seating or outdoor dining with a stunning view of Lake Onalaska’s northern shore. Our heated patio offers year-round outdoor seating with lap blankets provided — no need to head inside when the temperature drops.

Wednesday International Specials

Every Wednesday we take your taste buds on a trip around the world.

🇧🇴 Bolivia

Beef Silpacho

Fried cutlet served with tomato salsa, fried egg, rice & refried black beans

🇮🇹 Italy

Grilled Salmon

With roasted broccoli and smashed parmesan fingerling potatoes with a pesto cream sauce and bruschetta

🇨🇳 China

Orange Chicken

Always on last Wednesday of the month

Check out the many other International Menu items available daily on our regular menu.

Red Pines Bar & Grill Customer Reviews

Took my mom out to dinner here last night, Wednesday. We arrived about 5:30....full parking lot as a lovely end of summer/start of fall evening, despite the near perfect weather, we didn't ask for deck seating. We had asked for a standard height table to which the hostess informed us that would be around a 20 minute wait. I reluctantly caved and said a high top table would be fine. To my delight the tables had comfortable and easier to hoist my shorter frame up on to, thanks Red Pines! The place was bustling but the volume wasn't irritatingly loud, again thanks Red Pines! Our table wasn't far from the bar and my mom commented "wow they have four bartenders!" ...
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Nikki B
Took my mom out to dinner here last night, Wednesday. We arrived about 5:30....full parking lot as a lovely end of summer/start of fall evening, despite the near perfect weather, we didn't ask for deck seating. We had asked for a standard height table to which the hostess informed us that would be around a 20 minute wait. I reluctantly caved and said a high top table would be fine. To my delight the tables had comfortable and easier to hoist my shorter frame up on to, thanks Red Pines! The place was bustling but the volume wasn't irritatingly loud, again thanks Red Pines! Our table wasn't far from the bar and my mom commented "wow they have four bartenders!" So... if you're thinking of having a libation while you wait for your table, or just coming in for a drink? Fret not, you will be taken care of! In my photos you will notice a high top near the hostess stand, that too is a place waiting guests can have a seat while waiting for a table, as there's not benches or anything. Very courteous! If you look up and around... I rather enjoyed the north higher wall being decorated in taxidermy and he upper south wall? Beer signs; a good mix for a woodsy bar. Glancing around out at the patio, appreciative that they had a "curtain" to roll down for that Sun Sets in the West as to not blind any diners. I didn't venture past our table near the bar to see what the dining area was like at the westernmost portion of the bar where I could see standard height tables in..... Parking? We were lucky enough to find a spot right across from the door. They have a couple of lots, but spots may require a jaunt..... The food was good, my mom opted for a Red Pines pizza. I asked our server Rena if she'd order he Roll Tide wrap or a burger? She enthusiastically replied the Roll Tide. I opted for that sans the tomato. Side? Well..... pick a side...any side. Red pines has them...all! I opted for the sweet potato waffle fries. They were alright... some weren't done enough...maybe jumbled up in the fryer basket? Definitely not bad, I would definitely order them again. The Roll Tide was good... had a bit of heat on it, definitely not bad, just wasn't expecting it. Thanks Roll Tide for a good meal provided w good service. We will be back, cheers!
Nikki B
Nikki B
Can't wait to come back on my next visit. Layla was a great waitress. Not only in service but also in recommendations for tourist stops. She sent us to Granddad Hill in Lacrosse and so glad we did not miss that stop! I had the Nashville Hot honey chicken breast sandwich. My husband had Blackened Walleye and we split the Wisconsin cheese curds. EVERYTHING was great. Loved the added touches like blankets at the table in case you got chilly. Too many things I want to try, will have to come back!
Pamela J Edkin
Can't wait to come back on my next visit. Layla was a great waitress. Not only in service but also in recommendations for tourist stops. She sent us to Granddad Hill in Lacrosse and so glad we did not miss that stop! I had the Nashville Hot honey chicken breast sandwich. My husband had Blackened Walleye and we split the Wisconsin cheese curds. EVERYTHING was great. Loved the added touches like blankets at the table in case you got chilly. Too many things I want to try, will have to come back!
Pamela J Edkin
Pamela J Edkin
This place is amazing. My family came in from Tennessee for my breast cancer surgery and we went here the night before surgery. Their menu has a little bit of everything you could imagine. We had the poutine, chicken wings, meatball sub, shrimp bowl, meatloaf, and schnitzel. Everything was so good! Can't wait to visit again after chemo
Sabrina Burton
This place is amazing. My family came in from Tennessee for my breast cancer surgery and we went here the night before surgery. Their menu has a little bit of everything you could imagine. We had the poutine, chicken wings, meatball sub, shrimp bowl, meatloaf, and schnitzel. Everything was so good! Can't wait to visit again after chemo
Sabrina Burton
Sabrina Burton
Best clam chowder I've had in Wisconsin! Walley was great. Fried Mushrooms were great, everything was great. Food was delicious. Service was great. Restaurant was packed, but it was Friday night Fish Fry. We drove an hour, waited an hour to be seated, and will 100% be back again.
Robin Warden
Best clam chowder I've had in Wisconsin! Walley was great. Fried Mushrooms were great, everything was great. Food was delicious. Service was great. Restaurant was packed, but it was Friday night Fish Fry. We drove an hour, waited an hour to be seated, and will 100% be back again.
Robin Warden
Robin Warden
The best of the best!! The Reuben, the philly, cheese curds, and sweet potato fries were fantastic. Our waitress was so friendly, great service, and very accommodating when we needed to move out of the window seat, no hesitation and very pleasant about it. Fun atmosphere, bright, clean, lots of seating. This was my second time being there and both times were great and we will be back for more greatness!!
Melinda Loftus
The best of the best!! The Reuben, the philly, cheese curds, and sweet potato fries were fantastic. Our waitress was so friendly, great service, and very accommodating when we needed to move out of the window seat, no hesitation and very pleasant about it. Fun atmosphere, bright, clean, lots of seating. This was my second time being there and both times were great and we will be back for more greatness!!
Melinda Loftus
Melinda Loftus

Red Pines Restaurant

Why People Dine With Us 

  • You’ll be served by friendly and caring staff.
  • Full Bar – with craft beer and signature cocktails.
  • Generous portions across the menu – something for every craving!

FAQ

Daily Restaurant Hours

Restaurant weekly hours
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday(today)11:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday11:00 am – 8:30 pm

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Red Pines Bar & Grill draws guests from across the region, including: Holmen, Galesville, La Crosse, West Salem, Bangor, La Crescent, Tomah, Sparta, and beyond. Located on Brice’s Prairie in Onalaska, WI.