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Fathead Steve's in La Crosse
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Fathead Steve's

Open now · 12 PM-12 AM ★ 4.60 (431) Updated January 2026 La Crosse, WI

About Fathead Steve's in La Crosse

Fathead Steve’s is a casual restaurant in La Crosse, Wisconsin, offering a welcoming setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner, solo dining, and late-night food. Whether you are looking for a quick bite, comforting food, small plates, or a relaxed meal with table service, the restaurant provides a variety of ways to enjoy your visit.

Guests can dine in, choose takeaway, order delivery, or relax outdoors with outdoor seating available.

Known for fast service, Fathead Steve’s also offers a great beer selection, cocktails, spirits, and a bar on site. Its menu and beverage options include alcohol, local specialties, comfort food, and late-night choices, making it suitable for everything from a casual meal to drinks and food while enjoying sports.

Catering is also available, adding convenience for gatherings and occasions that call for food served from a familiar local restaurant.

Accessibility and practical amenities help make the experience comfortable for a wide range of guests. Fathead Steve’s features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, along with restrooms on site. Reservations are accepted, and credit cards and debit cards are welcome for payment.

Customers rate Fathead Steve’s 4.60 out of 5 based on 431 reviews. Visit the restaurant at 324 Jay St, La Crosse, WI 54601, or call +1 608-881-6292.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (431 reviews)
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Fathead Steve's interior
Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Wander America

Wander America

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We ate in at Fathead Steve's but they also have a food truck. Food was grrat and service was on top of everything. Super helpful and fast. Great place for a good quick bite.

Raymond Ellsworth

Raymond Ellsworth

month ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Had a great time! Had a double cheese burger, fried pickles and we played a few rounds of darts. Would go back again

Alicia A

Alicia A

3 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a person who has only eaten at the Fathead Steve's food truck, I was really looking forward to visiting the restaurant, and it did not disappoint! The Cubano sandwich was AMAZING. Our server told us to get the pickle fries, so we get addicted to them and come back. He definitely wasn't wrong! We will be back for more pickle fries. They were delicious! Also, they had one of the best bloodies we've had in the La Crosse area in a while. The service was great and quick for a Saturday afternoon. Highly recommend!

Danny Mccanna

Danny Mccanna

5 years ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had the prime rib philly melt and it was delicious. My wife got a Vietnamese pulled pork sandwich which was also really good. I loved the pickle fries, definitely try them. If I'm ever in la crosse again I would come back for sure

Robert

Robert

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Super awesome here. Great service. Good food selection. Crazy cheap drinks. Hang out or play pool. Dart machines are high technology. Plenty of room for activities. Bathroom will have you leaving with confidence.

JJ Burrill

JJ Burrill

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I don't live in La Crosse, but I try and get food from Fathead Steve's every time I visit. The cheese curds are some of the best I've ever had (yes I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life too) and the sandwiches never disappoint. I always get takeout but the atmosphere is nice and I'd definitely go out with friends here

Nick Langer

Nick Langer

2 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Came here on the 4th of July while traveling for business. Service was wonderful, the bartender was so kind and attentive. Food was piping hot when it got to me. Would recommend checking it out! Love how walkable this downtown area of La Crosse is.

Judilee Wolford

Judilee Wolford

3 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great lil place. Food was super good. I had the chicken, bacon ranch salad, every bite had the perfect amount of chicken, back, cheese and ranch in it! My husband had the big pig burger and said it was one of the best burgers he's had. Other than having to order at the bar, service was pleasant and our experience here was great. We will be back.

Brian Stasewich

Brian Stasewich

7 months ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My wife and I went for food before the Super Bowl began. We both ordered the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with Curly fries. My wife went straight for her fries and got hooked. Ate more of those than her burger. I went straight for the burger and couldn't put it down! Absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back for the Prime Rib Philly, or the Mushroom and Swiss!

Charles George

Charles George

year ago
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Good experience overall . Much cleaner than any of the other iterations that have occupied this space in the past. Gal behind the bar was friendly, let us know the special. Had their Vietnamese pulled pork and my wife had the Cuban. My sandwich was full of bold flavors that I love(pickled veggies and their sauce were top notch), only wish the pork had a little more texture to it. My wife said it was one of the better Cubans she's had. Will do my best not to forget about this spot and try to frequent more often.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

324 Jay St, La Crosse, WI 54601, United States

Reservations

+1 608-881-6292

Hours

Open Now · Thursday 12 PM-12 AM
Wednesday 12 PM-12 AM
Thursday 12 PM-12 AM
Friday 10:30 AM-1 AM
Saturday 10:30 AM-1 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM-11 PM
Monday 12 PM-12 AM
Tuesday 12 PM-12 AM
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