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The Charmant Restaurant, La Crosse, WI

The Charmant Restaurant

4.4 (962)
$30 and under
French American
101 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
The Charmant Restaurant serves rustic french–inspired cuisine in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Utilizing the best of the season’s offerings, the dishes emerging from the open kitchen are fresh, simple, and down-to-earth. The Restaurant is open seven days a week for brunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday. The Private Dining Room inside The Restaurant seats 14 for tasteful gatherings. Take in the spectacular view of downtown La Crosse on the seasonal Rooftop Terrace (open May-September), and enjoy hand crafted beverages in the Lobby Lounge seven days a week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French American, Global, International, European
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (608) 519-8830
  • Website
    http://www.thecharmanthotel.com/restaurant-and-bars/the-restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The Restaurant serves rustic French–inspired cuisine in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. A large rooftop patio, open as the weather permits, provides a spectacular view of the Mississippi River. The Private Dining Room inside The Restaurant seats 14 for tasteful gatherings.
  • Location
    101 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Neighborhood
    La Crosse
  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

The Charmant Restaurant's menu was last updated on 7/5/2025.

Breakfast

  • Yogurt & Granola$9.00

    housemade granola, berries, amish honey

    • Charmant Breakfast$15.00

      two eggs to order, sourdough, choice of: st. joe’s bacon, ham, or sausage

      • Charmant Pancakes$14.00

        seasonal topping, amish maple

        • Gravlax$16.00

          beet cured salmon, pickled red onion, caper, dill, chopped egg, cream cheese, bagel

          • Mushroom Tartine$16.00

            soft scrambled eggs, crème fraîche, sourdough, chive

            • Shakshuka$14.00

              baked eggs, peppers, tomatoes, feta, cilantro, sourdough

              • Oatmeal$9.00

                steel-cut oats, seasonal topping

                • Ham & Egg Croissant$13.00

                  over-hard egg, st. joe’s ham, greens

                  • Farm Scramble$15.00

                    local farm vegetables, fingerling potatoes, sourdough

                    • Fruit Plate$8.00

                      seasonal fruit & berries

                      À La Carte

                      • Sourdough Toast$6.00

                        house jam

                        • Country Potatoes$6.00

                          • English Muffin$4.00

                            butter

                            • Bagel$5.00

                              cream cheese

                              • St. Joe’s Bacon$7.00

                                • St. Joe’s Sausage Links$6.00

                                  • St. Joe’s Ham$6.00

                                    • Pancake$6.00

                                      amish maple, butter

                                      Beverages

                                      • Sprecher Root Beer$5.00

                                        • Iced Tea$3.00

                                          • Rishi Tea$3.50

                                            • Espresso$3.00

                                              • Bottomless "Up" Coffee$4.25

                                                • Latte or Cappuccino$5.00

                                                  • Mocha$5.25

                                                    • Milk$3.00

                                                      • Fresh Orange Juice$4.00

                                                        • Fresh Grapefruit Juice$4.00

                                                          • Tomato Juice$3.00

                                                            • Hot Chocolate$5.00

                                                              • Cranberry Juice$3.00

                                                                • San Pellegrino 500mL/1L$6.90

                                                                  • Bloody Mary$9.00

                                                                    • Mimosa$9.00

                                                                      Last updated: July 5, 2025

                                                                      What 962 people are saying

                                                                      The Charmant Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.4
                                                                      4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.3Food
                                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      The Charmant Restaurant delights with its "unique breakfast menu" and "river views." Guests rave about the "great food," "amazing staff," and "beautiful ambiance." Although there are occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is often described as "excellent" with "top-notch" service and "delicious" dishes, making it a local favorite.
                                                                      962 Reviews

                                                                      1. Jeanne

                                                                        Wisconsin1 review

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        David’s dish, special, was good he stated. My daughter and myself had food that was substandard p. I will not return.
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded today
                                                                        Hi Jeanne, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I'm truly sorry to hear that your meal didn’t meet expectations — especially knowing it impacted your decision not to return. While we’re glad David enjoyed his dish and that the service and ambience were to your liking, we clearly missed the mark for you and your daughter. We always aim to deliver consistency across the board, and it’s disappointing to hear that wasn’t the case. If you're open to it, we’d appreciate the opportunity to learn more about what went wrong so we can address it with the team. Either way, we thank you for your visit and your feedback. Warmly, Lydia Thompson Food and Beverage Supervisor The Restaurant at the Charmant

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                                                                      2. Dan

                                                                        Wisconsin4 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great as always! Charmant has the most unique breakfast menu in La Crosse. You’ll love the service and view of the river too!!!
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on June 24, 2025
                                                                        Hi Dan, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed breakfast with us and appreciate your continued support. It means a lot to know you love the menu, the service, and that beautiful river view—we feel lucky to have it too! Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon.

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                                                                      3. Robert

                                                                        Coastal Georgia1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We have eaten at the Waterfront many times over the years and have always been completely satisfied with the service. Great food & service and a very classy restaurant!

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                                                                      4. Dave

                                                                        Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        Dined on June 7, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Not too excited to seat us near closing time even though bar service lasts longer
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on June 23, 2025
                                                                        Hi Dave, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry to hear your experience near closing time felt less than welcoming—that's not the kind of impression we aim to give, regardless of the hour. We absolutely appreciate guests who come in later, especially with bar service still going, and we’ll be reminding our team to show that same energy right through to the end of the night. We hope you’ll give us another shot sometime soon—we’d love to provide a more relaxed and fully enjoyable experience from start to finish.

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                                                                      5. Marne VIP

                                                                        Wisconsin9 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on June 4, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        All was excellent. We wished there were more dessert and wine by the glass options.
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on June 16, 2025
                                                                        Thank you for the review, Marne! We will share your feedback about dessert options and wine by the glass and we look forward to your next visit.

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                                                                      6. Barbara

                                                                        London1 review

                                                                        2.0

                                                                        Dined on May 29, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 2
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Disappointing experience. Booked Charmant Resturant based on their menu published on line, turned up and menu presented at the table was different, smaller and not with the choices I had planned to order. Waitress apologised and said the new menu came in about 2 weeks ago and others had also made the same comment. So they obviously knew & had not done anything about it. Waitress was not very experienced, probably a trainee. Wine order was not taken till after the 1st course had arrived & we had to ask another waiter if we could order wine. He promptly brought wine glasses and went to get the bottle. Meanwhile the waitress came to the table & tried to remove the wine glasses, to which we had to stop her.
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on June 16, 2025
                                                                        Hi Barbara, Thank you for your feedback — I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations. We should have updated our online menu sooner, and I completely understand how frustrating that must have been. I also apologize for the service issues; we're actively addressing them with the team to ensure a smoother experience moving forward. We really appreciate you giving us a try and hope you'll consider visiting us again so we can make things right. Warm regards, Lydia Thompson Food and Beverage Supervisor, Charmant Restaurant

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                                                                      7. Jackie

                                                                        Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on May 19, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great food and ambience. Our server, Lily, was friendly and charming. She was attentive but not intrusive.

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                                                                      8. William

                                                                        Wisconsin1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Reservations were easy to make. Staff were attentive and professional. The food was exceptional. We had the goat cheese & honey with baguette as an appetizer, my wife had scallops with mushroom risotto, chili crunch and kale while I enjoyed the ribeye with gem potatoes and asparagus. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. For desert we split a chocolate bomme which was light and flavorful. Highly recommend as a place to enjoy delicious food with family and friends.
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
                                                                        Thank you, William! We're so glad you chose the Charmant for such a special occasion. It means a lot to hear that everything—from the food to the service—made your wife’s birthday dinner feel memorable. Thoughtful details and warm hospitality are what we aim for and your kind words truly make it all worthwhile. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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                                                                      9. Gerardo

                                                                        Wisconsin1 review

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Dined on May 4, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great experience, Great vibe, and amazing staff. Steak frites were a 7/10 but everything else we ordered that night was delicious and worth the price.
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on May 5, 2025
                                                                        Hi Gerardo, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the vibe, our amazing staff, and most of the dishes you tried. Your feedback on the steak frites is appreciated—we’re always looking to improve, and we’ll be sure to pass it along to our kitchen team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great evening!

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                                                                      10. Tracy

                                                                        Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on May 3, 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        My daughter and her friends ate here before prom. My daughter has a food allergy, and they handled it positively and professionally. The girls loved the food and said the wait staff was very nice to them. Thank you you, Charmant, for helping to make their night extra special!
                                                                        The Charmant RestaurantResponded on May 12, 2025
                                                                        Thanks so much, Tracy! We're so happy your daughter and her friends had a great prom night dinner with us. It’s great to hear our team handled the allergy with care and that the girls felt well taken care of and loved the food. Moments like this are what we’re all about—thanks for letting us be a part of it! Hope to see you again soon.

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      The Charmant Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 519-8830.

                                                                      The Charmant Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 962 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                      Booked 20 times today
                                                                      Google Map for The Charmant Restaurant

                                                                      101 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                        Front Street
                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                        La Crosse
                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                        Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        French American, Global, International, European
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        Street Parking
                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://www.thecharmanthotel.com/restaurant-and-bars/the-restaurant
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (608) 519-8830
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        The Restaurant serves rustic French–inspired cuisine in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. A large rooftop patio, open as the weather permits, provides a spectacular view of the Mississippi River. The Private Dining Room inside The Restaurant seats 14 for tasteful gatherings.

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