The Rustic
The Rustic is opening in the former Dublin Square location in downtown La Crosse. It’s named after another former downtown La Crosse bar.
High Stakes by Bartolotta
European-inspired steakhouse from The Bartolotta Restaurants opening in former Rumpus Room space in downtown Milwaukee, featuring fine dining, cocktails and private dining room
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2,371-square-foot restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and pickup lane planned for north side of Marshfield. Conditional use permit being considered by Plan Commission on Feb. 17.
Drury Plaza Hotel
Eight-story, 205-room Drury Plaza Hotel planned for Downtown Madison on former Madison Area Technical College campus. Hotel will include bar and restaurant, meeting room, fitness area and pool, along with around 180 enclosed parking spaces. Developer is Drury Southwest of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Tall Grass
New restaurant by Ho-Chunk chef Elena Terry opening at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). Multi-tiered service with cafe during day, lunch menu, and set dinner menu. Focus on decolonized sourcing approach.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is working through due diligence on a two-acre parcel in Crossroads Commons shopping center. They are performing site surveys and assessments, with construction planned for spring 2026.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A restaurant locally owned and operated by Jason Edberg, hiring 80-120 employees ahead of opening
Burrito Donkey
Quick-serve restaurant offering both in-person dining and carryout, with a bar. Taking over the location of former Barrel Burrito and Experts Only under new ownership by Homewood Hospitality Group.
The Bad Piggy
Food truck transitioning to brick-and-mortar restaurant serving Puerto Rican cuisine including mofongo, roasted pork, and craft cocktails. Kitchen buildout underway with hood installation.
The Spot at JC
Mixed-use development with 13 businesses including restaurant options such as a supper club and coffee shop, plus banquet hall. Currently in planning and development phase.