We went here last week. Had the halibut and baked potato others had the fillet everything was very good.

Beautiful atmosphere of a true supper club in a rail station setting. Service both nights this week was solid, attentive and friendly. While yesterday's tenderloin kabobs were perfect, the loaded baked potato was not hot nor especially flavorful. The salad bar is pretty limited but that which they had was good (cherry or grape tomatoes would be better than the sliced flavorless they offer). The prime rib tonight was not hot but the mixed veggie medley was nice.

We got there right when they started dinner service, which was perfect timing to get a table immediately. The food was delicious and served in a timely manner! The server was very kind and checked on us periodically! The prices are high but the portions and quality of the food justify the prices! I cannot recommend this place enough.

This is it. If you're looking for the best filet on eastern side of the Mississippi, you'll find it here. We got into La Crosse about 5 pm with toddlers in tow and knew that after a long car ride they wouldn't thrive in a dining room so opted for carry out -- thank you, chef, for accommodating -- carry out is always a risk IYKYK, but I'm here to tell you that it was phenomenal, delicious, mouthwatering, dare I say it, best filet I've ever met!!!!! Don't even think about anything besides the baked potato with ***everything *** on it. Devoured. And now I'll be dreaming about that meal for every night until I die. And there's an old train outside the the restaurant and a statue of a conductor so your kids will be pumped if they loves trains and lezzzz be honest what kid doesn't love a train??!!

This was one of the better dining experiences I had on my visit to see my parents in MN. They have mentioned this place to me before and go here regularly on a monthly basis. They make the 1 hour drive from Stewartville to La Crosse to eat here, and let me tell you it's a well worth the trip. The drive to La Crosse is very pleasant and nice. We get there on a Monday evening and it's pretty busy, the parking lot is nearly full. We walk in and get seated at our table. The decor and ambiance is really nice and pleasant here. Dark carpets, lots of wood, plenty of large areas to seat people. We put our orders in, and they're known for Prime Rib so I opted to get the 12oz as the waiter tells me that is going to be plenty. I considered the Cowboy but was very glad I did not as the 12oz was plenty of meat and I could only finish half. The pics on Yelp were somewhat deceiving in that the 12oz seems a bit smaller than it really is, so when it got to me I was like - wow - that is more than enough prime rib! I am glad the waiter said it was their top choice. I also needed to try the wild rice pilaf and the squash as it is in season, and I haven't had squash in a while. They also got the 12oz meal along with the salad bar, which I do recommend. I was glad to get this because the offerings are simple yet very fresh and great quality. One of the best salad bars I have experienced, and it was so good I went back for another bowl. I love trying different dressings, and I usually find a couple that are pretty good while others don't measure up. I asked side bowls and ended up trying all the dressings and much to my surprise I liked them all. Favorites included the Olive Oil which had a lot of herbs & seasongins at the bottom of the container, so dip that ladle spoon deep down there and pick up that awesome flavor! I also liked the Thousand Island (some sweetness), Blue Cheese (not too pungent), and the French which was quite sweet. Ranch was good but not the best ever, and Italian very good. It's rare that I like most all of the dressings at a salad bar, I wish I could eat their salad everyday. Food comes and - wow - that 12oz Prime Rib is huge. The wild rice pilaf was okay, it was barely warm and flavor didn't live up to some previous comments saying it was awesome. The squash was good but luke warm, and that brown sugar butter they give you to top the squash was - wow! It's very sweet so I don't use that much but it is quite potent and packs a punch. It was so decadant good I took it home with me - all the way to TX, and it's in my fridge now - lol! Yeah it was worth storing in the hotel fridge and taking it through TSA - who were like WTF is that? It's LaCrosse Gold. The bread here is also really good, we got 2 loaves, the butter is good too. I also ordered the featured cocktail, an Old Fashioned with organic bourbon whiskey, amarena dark cherries. It was $12 and didn't live up to the hype and expectations. Felt it was light on the liquor and probably should have been an $8 cocktail. We had no room for dessert and all of us had leftovers. Overall it was about a 3.8 star experience. Why not 5-stars? Well there were a few issues. My parents were not happy with their prime rib saying that this was not up to par with their usual visits. We all ordered medium rare and she had a lot of blood on her plate, as did he, and he said this was not cooked enough to be medium rare as that is their usual go-to. She asked the waiter to take the plate back and drain out the excess blood / juices. My wild rice was nearly cold and squash was luke warm but I opted not to complain simply because when my dad escalated his prime rib issue to the waiter he wasn't met with much empathy, but instead this guy led with his ego and interrupted my dad and cut him off in the middle of his explanation saying "meat doneness is based off temperature and we follow that accordingly". My dad got somewhat flustered yet stuck to his point saying how that is all they get here. The guy offers to take it back to cook it some more but my dad said he was concerned that they would overcook it (as they have before). He did take her plate back to drain it, and when he got back he apologized, but overall he could have been more empathetic - and you don't cut off the customer or proceed to get into a debate with them to argue a point. That was not professional and left a bad taste in my dad's mouth (no pun intended). But we didn't let that sour the night as it was my first time there, and I would definitely go back here, but I'd probably not get the same waiter as I overheard other waitstaff talking to their customers who were very polite and more customer service oriented. But do get the 12oz (the Cowboy is enough for 2), do get the salad bar, loved mixing the creamy and fresh horseradish together, the brown sugar butter is decadent, and just take your sweet time and enjoy!

Excellent dining experience Our server, Liz, was wonderful. The prime rib was great. Very good wine. Atmosphere is charming.

I had a great meal at this surprisingly massive restaurant -- I guess I shouldn't be surprised, as it was indeed a freight house and uh those are large. The look of this place are perfect, I love all of the train stained glass and lofty wood n rivet look. The service here is super friendly as well, I even got an impromptu tour of the place after making an offhand comment about the train maps on the wall. But most importantly: the steak. So affordable, portions huge, and very tasty! I ordered the 'lighter fare' prime rib which was more than enough for me and came with a great side salad and a satisfying baked potato. Also peep that whiskey list -- massive! Impressive! Also hits the spot. Look, it's no thrills dining but sometimes just some good old fashioned basics are all you need. I would totally come back here if I ever find myself back in La Crosse, I love these style restaurants. I'm also a little jealous I didn't get to eat outside with the large wine barrels and the trains!!

Prime rib is outstanding!!! Always a generous portion as well :) The wild rice dish is SO good! Veggies are always wonderful and the salad bar is very fresh. We love the atmosphere and the consistency of the service as well as the food!

Wow they get packed fast! Arrived right at 5pm and and the parking lot was half full already. We got seated right away, regardless of how busy it already was. Or waitress came by, gave us water, and greeted herself (Riley). We already knew what we wanted so we asked if she could take our order right away if she wasn't busy. Which she graciously did. My husband and I both got the 12oz prime rib. I definitely love the salad bar. Everything was very organized, cleaned and well put. Service was great. It was nice to see that they accommodate large parties as there were three large family gatherings next to us. For the price and portion, to service and cleanliness, The Freight house is great and perfect for a date or any occasion.