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!

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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.

    		7

    ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS

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

    		10

    WALLEYE SLIDERS

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

    		11

    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

    		8

    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

    		9

    AVOCADO CAESAR

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

    add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4

    		9

    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

    		9
  • 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

    		11

    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.

    		11

    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).

    		11

    MEDITERRANEAN PORK

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

    		14

    TENDERLOIN TIPS

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

    		15

    CHICKEN PARMESAN

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

    		11

    LEMON CAPER SALMON

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

    		18

    *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.

    		10

    *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.

    		12
  • 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.

    		9

    MISSISSIPPI CRACK CHICKEN

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

    		9

    POT ROAST DIP

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

    		10
  • 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

    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

    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.

    		8

    WINDY CITY DOG

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

    		8
  • 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

    		615

    Bonterra Organic Chardonnay

    		717.5

    Guenoc Sauvignon Blanc

    		717.5

    Nine Vines Moscato

    		717.5

    Wollersheim Prairie Fume

    		7.5– 

    Wollersheim White Riesling

    		7.5– 

    Wente “Morning Fog” Chardonnay

    		824

    Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc

    		824

    Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay

    		927

     

    RED WINES

    GLASS

    BOTTLE

    Sutter Home Cabernet

    		4 –

    Sutter Home Merlot

    		4– 

    Riunite Lambrusco

    		717.5

    Bonterra Organic Merlot

    		7.519

    Bonterra Organic Cabernet

    		7.519

    Hopes End Red Blend

    		820

    Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir

    		820

    Meiomi Pinot Noir

    		1127.5

    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

Dine-in Only. No carry out or to-go orders.

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 – Chef’s Choice

Sunday – Brunch

*While supplies last

David Reay's - Friday Fish

Friday Fish

Every Friday from 4-9 PM

2 pieces of Hand-Battered or Broiled North Atlantic Cod, Brew City French Fries or Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Coleslaw, and a Dinner Roll with Honey Butter for $8.99.

Feeling really hungry? Go with 3 pieces for only $9.99!

Baskets & Buckets

7 Days A Week, 8 PM-10 PM

Wings + Fries

Cheeseburger + Fries

Pulled Pork + Fries

Crack Chicken + Fries

ONLY $5!

Buckets of Domestic Bottles (5) for $9 or $2 each

Rail Mixers $2

2-4-1 House Wines

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!

 

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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-10pm Sun-Th and 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. Bar is open until 11 pm Sunday-Thursday and Midnight Friday & Saturday.

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