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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.

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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 bone-in or boneless; served naked or tossed in 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.	9
SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, & ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP spinach, artichokes, roasted red peppers, cream cheese, garlic, house five cheese blend; served with pita chips.	10
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS romaine hearts, sweet chili marinated veggies, shiitake mushrooms, grilled chicken; served with a side of citrus soy.	10
SLOW-COOKER NACHOS deep-fried tortilla chips, beer cheese, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, sour cream; served with a side of salsa. add crack chicken 3 \| add pulled pork 3 \| add chili 3	8
WALLEYE SLIDERS batter-fried walleye, bacon, lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, brioche buns.	11
FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLIDERS cornmeal breaded green tomato slices, goat cheese, mixed greens, paprika-lime aioli, brioche buns.	9.5

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

TACO SALAD

deep-fried tortilla bowl, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeños, shredded cheddar, sour cream; served with a side of salsa.

add beef 3 | add crack chicken 3

Soups
CUP 4 | BOWL 6 | BREAD BOWL 8
THREE FEATURED SOUPS EVERY DAY

Comfort Food Entrées

includes two choices of battered french fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, house rice blend, or mashed potatoes & beef gravy; for a dollar more choose garden salad, loaded mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, seasonal fruit, or cup of soup.

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

braised beef roast, carrots, onions, beef gravy.

NORTH ATLANTIC COD

choice of batter-fried or broiled.

2-PC 11

3-PC 13

TENDERLOIN TIPS

8 oz tenderloin beef tips topped with mushrooms and served with a side of horseradish cream sauce.

CHICKEN PARMESAN

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

CAJUN SALMON

8 oz cajun seasoned grilled atlantic salmon topped with a pesto gorgonzola sauce.

*GOURMET MACARONI & CHEESE

cavatappi noodles, cream sauce, cheddar, parmesan, mozzarella, feta; served with garlic toasted points and garden salad.

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

*does not include choice of two sides.

*CHICKEN & WAFFLES

crispy buttermilk marinated chicken, belgian waffle, candied pecans, whipped butter, powdered sugar; served with a side of bacon and maple syrup.

*does not include choice of two sides.

12.5

Healthy Bowls

wild and long grain white rice with wheat berries, super-food coleslaw blend, and black beans topped with edamame, roasted red peppers, cucumber, and organic carrots; served with your choice of dressing: miso ginger, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, or adobo-honey sauce.

add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4 | add 4 oz salmon 5

Slow-Cooker Sandwiches

choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun; substitute gluten-free bun 1.25; includes choice of battered french fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, house rice blend, or mashed potatoes & beef gravy; for a dollar more choosegarden salad, loaded mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, seasonal fruit, or cup of soup.

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 FRENCH DIP

braised beef roast, sautéed peppers & onions, swiss, hoagie bun; served with a side of au jus.

American Classic Sandwiches

includes choice of battered french fries, cottage cheese, coleslaw, house rice blend, or mashed potatoes & beef gravy; for a dollar more choose garden salad, loaded mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable, seasonal fruit, or cup of soup; 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
CRANAPPLE CHICKEN SALAD homemade chicken salad, celery, apples, dried cranberries, lettuce, tomato, wheatberry bread.	9
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 avocado 2 \| add grilled or crispy chicken 3	8

Burgers

TREMPEALEAU HOTEL WALNUT BURGER walnut burger, pepper jack, herb aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado slices; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25	11
CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER ½ lb black angus beef or ⅓ lb turkey burger, cheddar, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25	10.5
THE PATTY MELT ½ lb black angus beef or ⅓ lb turkey burger, swiss, garlic mayo, caramelized onions, toasted wheatberry bread. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25	10.5
THE MAMMA MIA! ½ lb black angus beef or ⅓ lb turkey burger, mozzarella, parmesan, marinara, pepperoni, green peppers; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25	10.5
HICKORY BURGER ½ lb black angus beef or ⅓ lb turkey burger, brown sugar BBQ, cheddar, onion tanglers; choice of brioche or garlic black sesame seed bun. add mushrooms .5 \| add bacon 1.25 \| add pulled pork 3	10.5

Wrap It Up

CHICKEN BACON AVOCADO RANCH WRAP

grilled or crispy chicken, bacon, avocado slices, ranch, lettuce, tomato, onion, shredded cheddar, tomato basil wrap.

BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP

grilled or crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion tanglers, gorgonzola, roasted red pepper cream cheese, tomato basil wrap.

VEGGIE LOVER WRAP

spinach & artichoke dip, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, onion, banana peppers, tomato basil wrap.

add grilled or crispy chicken 3 | add grilled shrimp 4

9.5

Delicious Diner Dogs

All-Beef and All-Natural Nathan’s Famous – or – Vegetarian Dog for .5 more

THE DASH DOG

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

8.5

CHILI CHEESE DOG

topped with chili, shredded cheddar, sour cream; served on choice of soft pretzel bun 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
BATTERED FRENCH FRIES
2.5
SEASONAL VEGETABLE
3
GARDEN SALAD
3.5
SEASONAL FRUIT
3
HOUSE RICE BLEND
2
COLESLAW
2
COTTAGE CHEESE
2
MASHED POTATOES & BEEF GRAVY
2
LOADED MASHED POTATOES
3.5
For The Kids
served with battered french fries, cottage cheese, or coleslaw; includes one scoop of The Pearl ice cream 6.5; for .5 more choose seasonal fruit.
CHEESEBURGER
PLAIN DINER DOG
CHICKEN TENDERS
GRILLED CHEESE
CORN DOG

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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

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

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

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!

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

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BATTERED FRENCH FRIES	2.5
SEASONAL VEGETABLE	3
GARDEN SALAD	3.5
SEASONAL FRUIT	3
HOUSE RICE BLEND	2
COLESLAW	2
COTTAGE CHEESE	2
MASHED POTATOES & BEEF GRAVY	2
LOADED MASHED POTATOES	3.5