The Big Lady — Restaurant in Onalaska

I don't want anyone to think that I'm getting paid for these reviews, but I really think this is the second time that I've written in praise Of this place! The food is so innovative, and so delicious… And the server today, Anthony, was beyond great! He made several suggestions which really helped out, and everything that he promised was correct! We really had a great time.

Our group shared a Gorgonzola and pear flatbread, which was amazing. Anthony had said that the desserts are all made in house, but I wonder if the breads are, too… Because the flatbread base was absolutely perfect. And it was spread with some type of "white sauce" according to the menu, But I swear that it must've had ground up unicorns or something in it because all of the simple ingredients came together and some magical way! The combination was so good that several of the people in our group ordered the "toasted cheese with Gorgonzola and pears" as an entrée... Two Moore had ordered the tomato bisque soup… Two more of us went for the steak sandwich which was an open face sandwich covered in steak, Gorgonzola, and arugula that was kissed with balsamic reduction... No one left hungry! And Anthony made sure that we were all happy! I can guarantee that we will all be back!

The only thing that wasn't great was the configuration of tables. Our choice was either to sit at one of the huge booths, or else share a high top table. If the weather had been nice enough to sit outside on their large deck, we would've been fine, but the temperature had dropped, and we had been told that the heating units hadn't been turned on yet. Some of the people in our group couldn't easily navigate the high table, and others weren't happy about sitting three across in a booth, where someone is forced into the dreaded middle seat. But for food that good and for service so outstanding, we can overlook this minor...

My wife and I tried out The Big Lady for the first time. We used to frequent the last restaurant at this location, so we decided to give this new one a try. The service was excellent. The gentleman who served us was kind, checked back a lot, and knew the menu well. He provided us with a few recommendations, and we selected one of his choices. He really made an effort to ensure we were happy, and we appreciated it. I had the walleye, and it was delightful. The Big Lady’s tartar sauce is some of the finest I’ve ever tried. We tried Lobster dogs, and they were alright. I’ve always wanted to try lobster like this. The tuna fish in the salad we tried was mild, almost flavorless. The atmosphere of this place is excellent and welcoming. The atmosphere and decor feel more sophisticated and elegant than those of the previous restaurant. We were seated outside, and we felt cozy enough to chat with the tables adjacent to us. Prices seem a bit high, but it's hard to tell with the current food prices. The menu offers a wide range of options with very eclectic varieties. I peeked at a few other tables at what others were ordering, and many of the choices looked delightful and savory. The other patrons seemed happy with their orders. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly...

My partner and I decided to have a Tuesday date night at The Big Lady. We started off with cocktails, an order of arancini, and a cup of soup of the day. The appetizer was a combination of cheesy, spicy, and the vibrancy of citrus?! When you combined it all into one delicious bite it was so full of flavor and comfort.

For the mains, I ordered the pan fried walleye and my partner had the Osso Buco. My fish was flaky and fresh, the burnt lemon squeezed over it made it almost perfect. It could have used some flake salt, but that’s a personal preference. The braised pork shank my partner had felt like home. You could see it was made with time and love and it was truly the best bite of the evening, something we will not forget.

Service was exceptional and attentive.

Overall, although the prices are on the higher end, the quality of the dishes and experience makes it priceless. We would love to come back and hope to do so soon.

Thank you for a wonderful and...