David Reay's Modern Diner + Tavern

Our Purpose

At David Reay’s Modern Diner + Tavern, our mission is to improve the happiness of our guests, employees, and the communities in which we serve. We are all about friends, family, fun, and fresh fare using local and regional ingredients. We put a modern spin on the old-school diner experience and specialize in modern comfort food and contemporary elixirs that brings people together for a great time. If you are looking for a perfect blend of home-style cooking and a lively tavern then look no further! Our #1 goal is that you leave our restaurant wanting to come back for more.

The Food

We make most of our menu from scratch using fresh, local & regional ingredients, high-quality cuts of meats, real Wisconsin cheeses, and fresh baked breads. Everything is made-to-order and served in a timely fashion.

Our menu caters to most diets including meat eaters, vegetarians, gluten-free, Atkins, and vegans alike! Don’t forget to check our all-local dessert menu which includes ice cream from the award-winning Pearl Ice Cream Parlor in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The Drinks

We offer 16 beers on tap mostly made up of Wisconsin and Minnesota craft beers. We have a wide selection of wines, whiskeys, vodkas, tequilas, and bottled beers. Our creative drink program offers unique libations that will quench anyone’s thirst – including homemade sodas!

The Menus

Food

Starters

CHICKEN WINGS

choose naked, ranch, honey sriracha, buffalo, garlic parmesan, brown sugar BBQ sauce, or sweet chili; choice of ranch or blue cheese.

9.5

CHEESE CURDS

white cheddar, tempura batter; choice of paprika-lime aioli or marinara.

8.5

BRUSCHETTA

tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic, parmesan, balsamic reduction; served on toasted baguettes.

ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

romaine hearts, sweet chili marinated veggies, shiitake mushrooms, grilled chicken, citrus soy.

WALLEYE SLIDERS

batter-fried walleye, bacon, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, brioche buns.

SLOW-COOKER NACHOS

homemade tortilla chips, beer cheese, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa.

add pulled pork 3 | add crack chicken 3 | add chili 3

PESTO GRILLED CHEESE BITES

mozzarella, pesto, tomato, texas toast, marinara sauce.

HALF 7

FULL 11

Salads

served with a sweet roll & honey butter.

SUNBURST

mixed greens, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, apple slices, feta, honey dijon vinaigrette.

add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4

AVOCADO CAESAR

romaine, croutons, avocado slices, tomato, parmesan, caesar dressing.

add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4

THE SANTA FE

mixed greens, tomato, corn, avocado slices, pico de gallo, gorgonzola, chipotle ranch.

add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4

Soups

CUP 4 | BOWL 6 | BREAD BOWL 8

BEER CHEESE BISQUE

VEGETARIAN CHILI

SOUP OF THE DAY

Comfort Food Entrées

includes two choices of brew city fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, buttered corn, or mashed potatoes & beef gravy; substitute garden salad, loaded mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, seasonal fruit, or cup of soup 1

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

grilled or crispy buttermilk marinated chicken topped with beer cheese & onion tanglers.

add bacon 1.25

MEATLOAF

blend of black angus, brisket, carrots, celery, onions, herbs & spices, mozzarella stuffed; topped with brown sugar BBQ sauce.

11.5

POT ROAST

root beer braised beef roast, carrots, onions, beef gravy.

NORTH ATLANTIC COD

choice of batter-fried or broiled.

2-PC 11

3-PC 13

GARDEN FRESH CROQUETTES

fresh vegetable & potato cakes, herb olive oil, sweet onion marmalade (vegan).

MEDITERRANEAN PORK

8 oz boneless pork chop topped with mediterranean cream cheese & pesto.

TENDERLOIN TIPS

8 oz tenderloin beef tips topped with mushrooms & horseradish cream sauce.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

grilled or crispy buttermilk marinated chicken topped with marinara, mozzarella, parmesan.

LEMON CAPER SALMON

8 oz grilled atlantic salmon topped with lemon caper butter sauce.

*GOURMET MACARONI & CHEESE

cavatappi noodles, cream sauce, cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella, feta, garlic toasted points, side salad.

add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add pulled pork 3 | add grilled shrimp 4 | add chili 3

*does not include choice of two sides; sides already included with menu item.

*CHICKEN & WAFFLES

crispy buttermilk marinated chicken, belgian waffle, candied pecans, whipped butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, bacon, seasonal fruit.

*does not include choice of two sides; sides already included with menu item.

Slow-Cooker Sandwiches

choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun; substitute gluten-free bun 1.25; includes choice of brew city fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, buttered corn, or mashed potatoes & beef gravy; substitute garden salad, loaded mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, seasonal fruit, or cup of soup 1.

PULLED PORK

brown sugar BBQ sauce, onion tanglers, coleslaw.

MISSISSIPPI CRACK CHICKEN

shredded chicken tossed with cream cheese, ranch dressing, chopped bacon; topped with banana peppers.

POT ROAST DIP

root beer braised beef roast, sautéed peppers & onions, swiss, hoagie bun, au jus.

American Classic Sandwiches & Wraps

includes choice of brew city fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, buttered corn, or mashed potatoes & beef gravy; substitute garden salad, loaded mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables, seasonal fruit, or cup of soup 1; substitute gluten-free bun 1.25

BLACKENED PERCH blackened perch, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun.	11
APPLE CHICKEN SALAD homemade chicken salad, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, apple slices, wheatberry bread.	9
TREMPEALEAU HOTEL WALNUT BURGER walnut burger, pepper jack, herb aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado slices; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add bacon 1.25	11
CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER 8 oz black angus beef, cheddar, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25	10.5
FRENCH ONION SOUP BURGER 8 oz black angus beef, simmered onion gravy, caramelized onions, bubbly seared mozzarella; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25	10.5
MUSHROOM & SWISS BURGER 8 oz black angus beef, house sauce, swiss, sautéed mushrooms; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add bacon 1.25	10.5
HICKORY BURGER 8 oz black angus beef, brown sugar BBQ, cheddar, onion tanglers; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add bacon 1.25	10.5
CHICKEN SANDWICH grilled or crispy buttermilk marinated chicken, cheddar, garlic parmesan, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add bacon 1.25	9
BLT bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo; choice of texas toast or wheatberry bread. add double bacon 2 \| add grilled or crispy chicken 3	8
CHICKEN BACON AVOCADO RANCH WRAP grilled or crispy chicken, bacon, avocado ranch, lettuce, tomato, onion, shredded cheddar, tomato basil wrap.	10
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP grilled or crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion tanglers, gorgonzola, sweet peruvian peppers, tomato basil wrap.	10
GREEK VEGGIE WRAP mediterranean cream cheese, tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, lettuce, tomato, onion, tomato basil wrap. add grilled or crispy chicken 3 \| add grilled shrimp 4	8.5

Delicious Diner Dogs

100% Kosher 4 oz All-Beef and All-Natural Hebrew National Dog – or – Vegetarian Dog

THE DASH DOG

bacon-wrapped dog topped with house sauce, caramelized onions, cheese curds; served on choice of soft pretzel, sweet hawaiian, or hoagie.

8.5

CHILI CHEESE DOG

topped with chili, shredded cheddar, sour cream; served on choice of soft pretzel bun, sweet hawaiian, or hoagie.

WINDY CITY DOG

topped with pickle spear, tomato, sport peppers, brown mustard, dill relish, celery salt; served on a poppy seeded bun.

Sides

BREW CITY FRIES	2.5
SAUTÉED VEGETABLES	3
GARDEN SALAD	3.5
SEASONAL FRUIT	3
BUTTERED CORN	2
COLESLAW	2
COTTAGE CHEESE	2
MASHED POTATOES & BEEF GRAVY	2
LOADED MASHED POTATOES	3.5

For The Kids

served with brew city fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, or buttered corn; includes one scoop of The Pearl ice cream 6.5; substitute seasonal fruit .5

CHEESEBURGER

PLAIN DINER DOG

CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH

CHICKEN TENDERS

GRILLED CHEESE

CORN DOG

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE	8
SPRING GROVE ROOT BEER FLOAT	4
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CAKE (GF)	8
ICE CREAM FROM THE PEARL ask for current selection.
SUNDAE	4.5
WAFFLE CONE	1 SCOOP 3.5 2 SCOOPS 4.5
PIE ask for current selection and prices.

Click here to download our food menu in PDF format.

Drinks

Libations

OLD FASHIONEDS

aromatic, orange, chocolate or lavender bitters

MOJITOS

TRADITIONAL MOJITO – white rum, muddled mint leaves, lime, simple syrup, club soda

BLUEBERRY MOJITO – white rum, muddled blueberries, mint leaves, lime, simple syrup, club soda

GRAPEFRUIT MOJITO – white rum, grapefruit juice, muddled mint leaves, lime, simple syrup, club soda

MARGARITAS

HOUSE MARGARITA – tequila, triple sec, lime juice, margarita mix

PERFECT MARGARITA – patrón tequila, cointreau, margarita mix, sour

CLASSIC COCKTAILS

COSMOPOLITAN – vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice

NEGRONI – gin, sweet vermouth, campari

MINT JULEP – bulleit bourbon, simple syrup, club soda, lavender bitters, muddled mint leaves

MAI TAI – dark rum, white rum, triple sec, simple syrup, lime juice

SIDE CAR – cognac, grand marnier, simple syrup, lemon juice

GIMLET – gin or vodka mixed with lime juice

BLOODY MARYS

BLOODY INFERNO – made with absolut peppar

BLOODY MOLLY – made with jameson irish whiskey

BLOODY MARIA – made with jose cuervo tequila

MIMOSAS

HOUSE MIMOSA – sparkling wine, orange juice

PEACH MIMOSA – sparkling wine, peach schnapps, soda

BLUSHING MIMOSA – sparkling wine, sloe gin, orange juice

SANGRIAS

HOUSE SANGRIA – chardonnay, flavored vodka, lemonade, club soda, fruits

TROPICAL SANGRIA – moscato, malibu coconut rum, lemonade, club soda, fruits

MULES

MOSCOW MULE – stoli vodka, ginger beer

IRISH MULE – jameson irish whiskey, ginger beer

KENTUCKY MULE – bulleit bourbon, ginger beer

MEXICO MULE – patrón tequila, ginger beer

HOT DRINKS

RED WINE HOT CHOCOLATE

IRISH ESPRESSO

IRISH COFFEE

HOT TODDY

CARIBBEAN COFFEE

Wines

WHITE WINES	GLASS	BOTTLE
Sutter Home Chardonnay	4	–
Sutter Home Pinot Grigio	4	–
Sutter Home Moscato	4	–
Sutter Home Riesling	4	–
Sutter Home White Zinfandel	4	–
Piccini Pinot Grigio	6	15
Bonterra Organic Chardonnay	7	17.5
Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc	7	17.5
Nine Vines Moscato	7	17.5
Wollersheim Prairie Fume	7.5	–
Wollersheim White Riesling	7.5	–
Wente “Morning Fog” Chardonnay	8	24
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc	8	24
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay	9	27

RED WINES	GLASS	BOTTLE
Sutter Home Cabernet	4	–
Sutter Home Merlot	4	–
Riunite Lambrusco	7	17.5
Bonterra Organic Merlot	7.5	19
Bonterra Organic Cabernet	7.5	19
Hopes End Red Blend	8	20
Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir	8	20
Meiomi Pinot Noir	11	27.5
Dutcher Crossing Cabernet	–	60

Whiskeys

SCOTCH

Macallan 10

Macallan 12

Glenfiddich 12

Balvenie 14

Glenrothes 1995

Dewar’s

Glen Moray Port Wood Cask

Tomatin 12

Glenlivet 12

Glenlivet 18

Johnnie Walker Red

Johnnie Walker Black

Laphroaig 10

BOURBON

Jim Beam

Maker’s Mark

Maker’s 46

Bulleit

J. Henry

Knob Creek

Basil Hayden’s

Breckenridge

American Born

Four Roses Small Batch

Woodford Reserve

Wild Turkey1792

RYE WHISKEY

Bulleit Rye

Sazerac Rye

Knob Creek Rye

Templeton Rye

IRISH WHISKEY

Tullamore Dew

Jameson

Jameson Select

Jameson Caskmates

Bushmills

Bushmills 10

Teeling Single Malt

Redbreast 12

Redbreast 15

Craft Beers

*These breweries also have seasonal rotating beers

LEINENKUGEL’S HONEY WEISS*

weiss beer | wisconsin | 4.9% abv

NEW GLARUS TWO WOMEN*

lager | wisconsin | 5% abv

NEW GLARUS SEASONAL*

seasonal | wisconsin | 6% abv

SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON LAGER*

vienna lager | massachusetts | 5% abv

SUMMIT SAGA IPA*

india pale ale | minnesota | 6.2% abv

BELL’S TWO HEARTED IPA*

india pale ale | michigan | 7% abv

BELL’S AMBER*

amber ale | michigan | 5.8% abv

FOUNDERS ALL DAY IPA

india pale ale | michigan | 4.7% abv

LAGUNITAS A LITTLE SUMPIN’ SUMPIN’ ALE

american pale ale | illinois | 7.5% abv

SAND CREEK OSCARS CHOCOLATE STOUT

stout | wisconsin | 5.6% abv

ALE ASYLUM HOPALICIOUS

american pale ale | wisconsin | 5.7% abv

NEW BELGIUM FAT TIRE

amber ale | colorado | 5.2% abv

NEW BELGIUM VOODOO RANGER IPA

india pale ale | colorado | 7% abv

LAKE LOUIE WARPED SPEED

scotch ale | wisconsin | 6.9% abv

CENTRAL WATERS HHG

american pale ale | wisconsin | 5.3% abv

DOGFISH HEAD SEAQUENCH

session sour | delaware | 4.9% abv

PEARL STREET RUBBER MILLS PILS*

german pilsner | wisconsin | 4.8% abv

PEARL STREET EL HEFE*

hefeweizen | wisconsin | 4.7% abv

PEARL STREET JAVA LAVA*

coffee stout | wisconsin | 5.2% abv

PEARL STREET PALE ALE*

american pale ale | wisconsin | 5.6% abv

GOOSE ISLAND HONKERS

english style bitter | illinois | 4.3% abv

LAKEFRONT NEW GRIST

gluten free pilsner | wisconsin | 5.1% abv

SPRECHER HEFE

german hefe-weiss | wisconsin | 4.2% abv

AVERY BREWING CO. WHITE RASCAL

belgian style white ale | colorado | 5.6% abv

Draft Beers

*These breweries also have seasonal rotating beers

MILLER LITE

american light lager | wisconsin | 4.2% abv

BUD LIGHT

american light lager | missouri | 4.3% abv

NEW GLARUS SPOTTED COW*

farmhouse ale | wisconsin | 4.8% abv

NEW GLARUS MOON MAN*

no coast pale ale | wisconsin | 5% abv

SUMMIT SEASONAL*

seasonal | minnesota | 4.5 – 7% abv

BLUE MOON BELGIAN WHITE

belgian white | colorado | 5.4% abv

LEINENKUGEL’S SEASONAL*

seasonal | wisconsin | 4.5 – 7% abv

ANGRY ORCHARD

cider | new york | 5% abv

GUINNESS

stout | ireland | 4.2% abv

PEARL STREET DOWNTOWN BROWN*

brown ale | wisconsin | 5.5% abv

PEARL STREET LINALOOL IPA*

india pale ale | wisconsin | 5.5% abv

PEARL STREET SEASONAL*

seasonal | wisconsin | 4.5 – 7% abv

TOPPLING GOLIATH

pale ale | iowa | 5.5% abv

SURLY FIRIOUS

india pale ale | minnesota | 6% abv

ALASKAN AMBER

amber alt | alaska | 5.3% abv

SAMUEL ADAMS SEASONAL*

seasonal | massachusetts |4.5 – 7% abv

Imports

CORONA

lager | mexico |4.5% abv

HEINEKEN

lager | netherlands | 5% abv

HACKER PSCHORR

weiss beer | germany | 5.5% abv

SAMUEL SMITH OATMEAL STOUT

oatmeal stout | england | 5% abv

SAMUEL SMITH NUTBROWN ALE

english brown ale | england | 5% abv

SAMUEL SMITH ORGANIC CHOCOLATE STOUT

stout | england | 5% abv

STELLA ARTOIS

pale lager | belgium | 5.2% abv

FRANZISKANER

german wheat | germany | 5% abv

BASS ALE

english style bitter | england | 5.1% abv

BECKS

premium lager | germany | 4.8% abv

Domestics

MILLER LITE

american light lager | wisconsin | 4.2% abv

COORS LIGHT

american light lager | colorado | 4.2% abv

MILLER64

american light lager | wisconsin | 2.8% abv

PABST BLUE RIBBON

lager | wisconsin | 4.7% abv

HIGH LIFE

lager | wisconsin | 4.6% abv

BUDWEISER

lager | missouri | 5% abv

BUD LIGHT

american light lager | missouri | 4.2% abv

BUSCH LIGHT

american light lager | missouri | 4.1% abv

MICHELOB GOLDEN LIGHT

american light lager | missouri | 4.1% abv

MICHELOB ULTRA

american light lager | missouri | 4.2% abv

GRAINBELT

lager | minnesota | 4.6% abv

O’DOUL’S

non-alcoholic | missouri |–

O’DOUL’S AMBER

non-alcoholic | missouri |–

Ciders & Malt Beverages

REDD’S APPLE ALE

apple ale | wisconsin | 5% abv

HENRY’S ORANGE SODA

malt beverage | wisconsin | 4.2% abv

MIKE’S HARD LEMONADE

malt beverage | wisconsin | 5% abv

WHITE CLAW BLACK CHERRY

malt beverage | wisconsin | 5% abv

WHITE CLAW LIME

malt beverage | wisconsin | 5% abv

SMIRNOFF ICE ORIGINAL

malt beverage | wisconsin | 5.6% abv

STRONGBOW

cider | united kingdom | 5% abv

STELLA CIDRE

cider | belgium | 4.5% abv

TWISTED TEA

malt beverage | massachusetts | 5% abv

SAND CREEK HARD LEMONADE

malt beverage | wisconsin | 5.5% abv

Click here to download our drink menu in PDF format.

The Specials

Happy Hour

Monday – Friday 3-6 PM

2-4-1 House Wines

$1 Off Rail Mixers, Tap Beers, and Domestic Bottles

$5 Wings, Slow-Cooker Nachos, and Asian Lettuce Wraps

$1 Off Slow-Cooker Sandwiches and Diner Dogs

Daily Features

Monday – Macs

Tuesday – Tacos

Wednesday – Wings

Thursday – Burgers

Friday – Fish

Saturday – BBQ

Sunday – Brunch

*While supplies last

The Atmosphere

Whether you are looking to have a night out with your family or watch the big game with your friends, we have the perfect atmosphere to suit your needs. With a modern-day, industrial look, you will immediately be taken in by our large fireplace, historical pictures of the greater Onalaska area, great music, several large screen TVs, refurbished barn wood, booth seating in the dining area, high tops in the bar area, black subway tiles, and a 4 season heated patio that overlooks Lake Onalaska. We are confident that you will have a great time when you hang out at David Reay’s!

Location and Hours

We are located right in the heart of downtown Onalaska at Dash-Park on the corner of Main Street and Hwy 35.

Kitchen Hours

The kitchen is open 11am-9pm Sun-Th and 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Bar is open until close which means we may close the bar if the bar is slow and/or empty.

Parking

Parking is available on the street, in the lot across 2nd Ave. / Hwy 35, and at Del’s Service Center (after hours).

When parking at Del’s, please be respectful of their property. Do not park in front of their garage doors or the large gate opening in the back of their lot. They run a busy towing business and they need to have access to their gated parking and to their garage doors 24/7. Parking hours at their lot are Mon-Fri 5pm-Midnight and all-day on Sat and Sun.

Reservations

We accept reservations Sun-Th for groups of 8 or more people.

Phone: (608) 519-9203

E-mail: info@davidreays.com

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