Lovechild,

300 3rd Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601

"Best restaurant in town! Fabulous food and great atmosphere. Make sure to arrive early to wait for a table because they fill up quickly and allow reservations for 6+ people. The food is always delicious and can accommodate my gluten free and dairy free needs while keeping my family happy too. My son absolutely loves Joan and asks to go there to see her regularly. I would like to see some new additions to the menu but the current menu are classic gems done perfectly. Perfect for a family dinner, date night, friends meetup or any occasion. Service has always been great and attentive. Already looking forward to our next visit."

"My partner and I decided to go out for dinner and drinks for Valentine’s. This was our second experience at Lovechild and we had pretty high expectations as the first visit and food was nothing short of spectacular. We arrived at 4:30pm and there was already a line, but thankfully we were able to be seated right away when they opened at 5pm. We ordered three appetizers, the hamachi crudo, poached pear endive salad, and the triple cooked French fries with horseradish cream. The fish was clean and beautifully sliced. There was a crunchy topping that was not mentioned on the menu, but it was delicious all the same whatever it was. The salad left something to be desired. There were hardly any walnuts to be found and that the beautiful Bohemian Blue sheep’s milk cheese was used so sparingly. Too sparingly. For the fries, if you love wedge potatoes, these were meant for you, but a slight warning on the horseradish cream. It may just completely clean out your senses. Quick side note: the service was immaculate and the server, attentive, and very friendly. For our entrees, we decided to get the Mezze rigatoni and the sautéed trout with warm potato salad. We had ordered the pappardelle last time, so we expected the other pasta dish to be up to par, but it was just a very ordinary dish. It needed more. More pasta, more sauce, some fresh herbs, and served with warm bread. The trout on the other hand was perfection. The capers, the lemon, the sear, and crispy skin. It was a delight to devour that plate. Lastly, disaster, I mean dessert. We decided on the citrus crème brûlée and the Portuguese donuts served with lemon curd. The crème brûlée was and is a classic that included a couple pieces of biscotti on the side. My partner went ahead for the donuts while I enjoyed the custard and tried the lemon curd and that is when things went, well sour. I tried it myself and I completely lost my appetite. It tasted spoiled and unnatural and I was not able to finish dessert. We asked for our server to take the curd away and even though we did not ask, she also took it off our check. Our first experience I rated Lovechild five stars. This time, it was three, so I’m giving four stars between the two."

"Worth every second of waiting time. We came on Valentines day (why did we not predict this to have been the busiest day of the year for Lovechild? It's the perfect atmosphere after all!) Words do not do justice to our shared experience here. Come here for food you've never tasted before. Everything surrounding the food is heightened with charm!"

"Our server, Alex, was awesome. Came across as happy & kind & was very engaging. He was very attentive & the service was not too slow or too fast. It was just right. Alex answered all our questions & knew exactly how to describe every dish. The food tasted very good & everything was seasoned just right. Perfect portions & excellent value for the price. The decor & the lighting were pleasing to our eyes. I posted two negative pictures because the management/owners should pay more attention to furniture. The table top is peeling as you can see & the cushion is worn out. The cushion is less of a problem than the surface used to serve food."

"This was my first time at Lovechild. We were celebrating a couple of birthdays. Our server, Garrett, was great. He had a wonderful personality that fit with our table. He was very personable. Garrett took great care of us. We started with the Fries appetizer. They were raved about by a friend and we all enjoyed a taste. The horseradish dipping sauce was delicious. Everyone at our table ordered a different entrée. We had 2 gluten-free diners. Garrett took the time to offer a gluten-free menu and did great at explaining which items came gluten-free, including the chocolate cake on the menu. There was a mix-up with one meal. One diner got their meal after the rest of us were done eating. That meal was not on the bill. Mistakes happen, and we did not ask for a free meal. They just made it right. Everything we exceptional. I was surprised to see so many young employees. They were all great workers. Impressive. The filet was cooked perfectly. Pasta was all amazing. Lamb, chicken thighs, and pork chops were perfectly cooked and delicious as well. Drinks were plentiful and cold. I can now say I have a favorite up-scale dining spot in La Crosse!"