Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Sayner Pub

Bar and restaurant serving pizza and American food, with a sports bar atmosphere.

Pine Lake Lodge

Lakeside lodge with restaurant and bar overlooking Pine Lake north of Mercer, serving steaks, prime rib, and a popular Friday fish fry with cabin rentals available.

Bowling Center Bar & Grill-Banquet Center

Bowling center with bar and grill at Northstar Lanes in Antigo, featuring 16 bowling lanes, a full food menu with in-house pulled pork BBQ, 18 taps including craft beers, and a banquet center for up to 400 guests.

Dee Dee’s Diner

Family restaurant named Dee Dee's Diner.

Van Acre

Upscale-casual restaurant inside Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, serving wood-fired steaks, seasonal small plates, and creative cocktails. Features fireside booths and seasonal igloo dining.

Fireside Supper Club

Steaks, seafood & ribs served in an established lakefront restaurant with a cabin-like feel.

Play by Play

Sports bar on Brown Street in downtown Rhinelander.

Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar

A Crandon institution since 1929 on the Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway, serving breakfast all day, lunch, and Friday fish fry with fresh baked bread, hand-cut steaks, and ten craft beers on tap.

Not Bob's Bar

Friendly neighborhood bar on US 45 south of Antigo with nine TVs for sports, game day specials, homemade pizza, and appetizers.

The Pizza Haven

Pizza restaurant serving pizza.

Blind Pig NW (Northwoods)

Northwoods bar and restaurant on the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes along Highway 47, accessible by boat via Boom Lake and right on the snowmobile trail. Known for fish fry, BBQ pizza, and an outdoor bar with big screen for watching games.

Chanticleer Inn

This homey inn offers various units with patios or decks, plus 2 beaches, an eatery & boat rentals.

Whitetail Inn

Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.

Birchwood Bar & Lodge

Family-owned rustic bar and lodge on Moen Lake in Rhinelander, famous for made-to-order 12-inch pizzas, burgers, fish fry, and cheese curds. Offers lakefront cabin rentals and live entertainment, accessible by boat.

Rocky Reef Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned 10-barrel brewery established in 2014, offering 12 to 16 hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, and stouts on tap in their Woodruff tasting room.

Pub N Prime Supper Club

Traditional Northwoods supper club specializing in prime rib, fresh fish, and homemade soups, featuring a year-round heated outdoor tiki bar and a soup and salad bar.

Wise Guys Saloon

Silver Street saloon in Hurley featuring live music, food, Hurley's only mechanical bull, a dance floor, and a hidden upstairs bar echoing the town's prohibition history.

Aiello's On Wall Street

Sandwich shop located on Wall Street in Eagle River, WI.

Preuss's Pub

Friendly small-town pub known for having the best burgers in the Minocqua area, with a popular Friday fish fry, homemade Bloody Marys, and outdoor seating.

Sorella

Artfully crafted regional Italian restaurant and sister to Ciao in Wausau, featuring fresh house-made pasta, oysters, and fish flown in weekly, plus an extensive wine list.

Lost & Found

A bar on Nimikon Street in Montreal, Wisconsin.

Pete's Place

Bar on 10th Avenue North in Hurley.

Papillon's Restaurant

Family and breakfast restaurant serving meals to diners.

Sweetwater Spirits & Resort

Bar, grill, and resort on Duck Lake accessible by car, boat, or snowmobile. Features a large outdoor deck and live music stage with American pub fare.

Mike's Restaurant

A locally owned Italian-American restaurant in Ironwood serving generous homemade meals and breakfast all day in a cozy nine-table setting. In business for over 30 years and ranked among Ironwood's top restaurants.

Copper Steet Pub

Heart II Bar & Grill

Popular Northwoods bar and grill on Highway 70 in Woodruff known for generous portions, Friday fish fry, and a cozy atmosphere with log accents and mounted trophies.

White Oak Grill

Upscale restaurant at Chippewa Retreat Resort on Lake Manitowish, serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and scratch-made pastas in a rustic lodge with a 1933 Art Deco bar.

The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge

1940s hangout with American fare, a salad bar & traditional cocktails, plus nightly music.

Yukon 51

Bar on US Highway 51 in Hurley.

Wolf's Den

Newly remodeled bar and grill inside the Great Northern Motel in Mercer with views of Lake San Domingo. Serves hand-pressed burgers, Friday fish fry, and prime rib. On snowmobile and ATV trails.

The Garage

Bar on Morning Glory Lane near Wausau.

Around The Corner Pub

Bar and grill on Railroad Street in Mercer, located right on the ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail, known for broasted chicken, the Pub Burger, the Olive Burger, homemade soups, and friendly service.

MarLi's Bar

A newly remodeled Northwoods bar and grill in Sayner serving broasted chicken, haddock fish fry, BBQ ribs, ribeye steak, and the loaded bomber burger. Open select days for dinner with takeout available.

Yeti's Drive-In

American drive-in fast food restaurant.

Harrison's Pub and Grill

Pub and grill serving American food and drinks.

Outboards Bar & Grill

Family-friendly restaurant on the Wisconsin River with a large patio for watching summer water ski shows, serving scratch-made burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and Friday fish fry.

Dixie's Coffee House

Charming lakeside coffee house on Vance Lake in Manitowish Waters serving locally roasted coffee, paninis, and baked goods, with a deck, dock seating, and direct access to the Heart of Vilas Bike Trail.

Up North Nutrition

Nutrition and wellness center offering health-focused food and supplement products.

American Legion Post 480

Pickles Bar & Grill LLC

Laid-back bar and grill and 2024 winner of the Wisconsin Beef Council's Best Burger in Wisconsin, located on ATV and snowmobile routes near Hazelhurst.

Monical's Pizza

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

Sorge's DayBreak Diner

Family-owned breakfast and lunch diner in Three Lakes since 2020, serving fresh-made food with small-town charm, known for crispy Friday fish fry and hearty breakfast wraps and skillets.

Gaslight Tavern

Asian fusion restaurant in Lake Tomahawk blending Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, known for Crying Tiger steak and creative appetizers. Opened 2024.

Ciao

Italian restaurant in downtown Wausau specializing in homemade pasta, fresh seafood, oysters, and craft cocktails, with an impressive wine list.

Mac's Bar

A small friendly bar on Silver Street in Hurley that opens at 6 AM for coffee, serving the locals with happy hour specials, Monday night specials, and prime rib.

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant serving Hunan-style cuisine.

Melanie Mae’s Stage Stop

A family-owned restaurant in downtown Land O' Lakes serving homemade pizzas, pasta, calzones, meatball sandwiches, and wings in a rustic, charming setting with outdoor seating and a Soda Saloon.