Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Rustic Roadhaus

Northwoods bar and grill known for its famous Rustic Bomber burger and acclaimed pizza, with a dog-friendly patio and great craft beer tap selection.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

Nora's Red Carpet Lounge

Bar on Silver Street in Hurley.

R&T's "not so" Dinky Diner

Small family-owned diner on Brown Street serving from-scratch breakfast and lunch with homemade sausage gravy, fresh-ground corned beef hash, and Friday fish fry until 8 PM.

Redwood St. Roasters

Family-owned coffee roastery in Edgar founded by a Chilean winemaker-turned-roaster, using small-batch methods and cutting-edge technology for exceptional coffees and nitro cold brew.

Rhinelander Pub

Rhinelander's oldest establishment since 1911, operating as a supper club and taproom with rotating craft brews, handcrafted cocktails, Friday fish fry, and weekly Tuesday trivia nights.

Chatterbox Bar

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge

A restaurant on South Lake Avenue in Crandon with family dining and American fare.

Gooch's 2 Bar & Grill

Gooch's A-One Bar & Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, and dinner entrees in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Bank Club Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley, in operation for over 35 years, conveniently located by ATV and snowmobile trails. Known for burgers and a full bar.

Our Place Cafe

Family-run breakfast and lunch diner known for standout Eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, and pancakes, plus weekend all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets.

Linda’s Truckstop

Truck stop restaurant serving meals to travelers and truckers.

Intermission Bar

A downtown Wausau bar known for its vibrant atmosphere and free live music five nights a week featuring Midwest musicians. Famous for selling more Jameson than any other bar in Wisconsin.

Northern Exposure

Bar and restaurant established in 2001 serving homemade pizza, breakfast and dinner buffets, and daily specials including Friday night fish fry, with pool and darts available.

Loppnow's Sports Bar

A sports bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

Kin & Kind

A friendly neighborhood beer bar on Grand Avenue with the largest selection of canned craft beverages in the Wausau area, offering over 100 beers in a plant-filled, coffeehouse-style space with trivia, bingo, and food trucks.

Truck's Place Restaurant Antigo

Family dining destination in Antigo open daily from 6 AM, offering a diverse menu spanning breakfast, American classics, Mexican cuisine, and Italian specialties with homemade pies.

The Heid Out Bar and Grill

Prohibition-era-inspired bar and grill in Eagle River serving classic burgers, hearty sandwiches, thin crust Chicago Tavern pizza, and craft cocktails.

The Sawbuck

Cozy micro bakery and cafe in downtown Land O' Lakes serving Colectivo coffee, espresso, fresh pastries, and custom-order cakes, plus local gifts and artisan crafts.

The Munch Bar & Tacos

The Flame Bar and Grill

Reimagined sports bar in downtown Lac du Flambeau with 40 years of smoked meats experience. Known for pizza, wings, burgers, and must-try Indian Fry Bread with honey butter.

Jamie's Java

A drive-through coffee shop in St. Germain offering over 60 assorted hot and cold beverages, espresso drinks, Lotus energy drinks, baked goods including cranberry scones and cinnamon rolls, plus gifts. Open weekday mornings.

Northwoods Inn

Family-owned restaurant and convenience stop on Highway 55 since 1996, with a newly remodeled dining room, Bucktails Lounge, outdoor patio, and Shell fuel station.

Wiisini-Daa

Restaurant near Crandon named for the Ojibwe word meaning 'Let's Eat,' connected to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community.

Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.

Sammy Jr's.

Bar on Coon Street in Rhinelander.

Island Cafe

Circa-1957 Greek-American restaurant plating breakfasts & lunches in old-school digs with a patio.

Heart Breakers

Bar and grill in Antigo renowned for its Friday fish fry with expertly prepared baked and fried fish, plus steaks and a gorgonzola-topped tenderloin.

River's Edge

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Alice serving handmade burgers, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with German potato salad.

Twin Pines Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on County Highway C near Rhinelander.

Meggie's Manitowish Waters

An Asian-influenced restaurant in a historic 1927 building on the shore of Vance Lake, serving house-made sauces and recipes inspired by the owner's travels, with a bar and cocktails. Open Thursday through Sunday evenings.

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.

Ohde's Tiki Bar

Tropical-themed outdoor tiki bar attached to Pub N Prime Supper Club, serving margaritas and bar food with island-inspired decor and year-round operation.

Pizza Ranch

Buffet restaurant serving pizza and chicken.

4 Father's Pub

Neighborhood pub on Merrill Avenue opened by four friends (the "four fathers"), featuring pool tables, dart boards, TVs for watching sports, pizza, and live music.

Whitetail Inn

Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.

Brite Spot 1

Bar on Poplar Street in Hurley with beer, pizza, pull tabs, a laundromat, and dog wash under one roof. Hosts occasional live music events.

Northfork Fin & Filet

American grill featuring locally sourced ingredients, scratch cocktails, and homemade desserts, known for expertly charred filets, duck wontons, and an extensive cocktail menu.

Cool Beans Froyo Cafe

Cozy cafe in Rhinelander offering Stone Creek coffee, self-serve frozen yogurt with a toppings bar, Lotus drinks, and pizza, opened in 2025.

The Hazelhurst Pub

Northwoods bar and grill right off Highway 51 and the Bearskin Trail in Hazelhurst, established in 2008. Known for outstanding pizza, burgers, and Wisconsin cheese curds.

The Bear Trap Inn

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

Mary Kate's Wine Bar

Wine bar serving wine and drinks.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Pine Harbor Bar

Neighborhood bar on Trails End Road in Rhinelander.

The Clubhouse

Bar and grill on 1st Avenue in Woodruff.

Bent's Camp Resort

Big Daddy's

Self-described "Burger Happiness Emporium, Air Conditioned Cocktail Lounge, and Pizzeria" in downtown Rhinelander. Known for gourmet burgers (including the signature Jack Burger), made-to-order pizza, and scratch-made appetizers with full food menu until last call.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

Lodgelike sports bar with billiards, darts & some arcade games, plus a 9-hole miniature golf course.