Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Los Magueyes

Antigo's newest Mexican restaurant, part of a seven-location Wisconsin chain, serving authentic Mexican fare including ACP Texano and daily specials in a clean, colorful setting.

Da Bar LLC

Some Nerve Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned microbrewery and taphouse serving pints and sampler flights of house-brewed beer in a cozy, dog-friendly setting where guests can watch wildlife through the bay window.

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.

The Mill Yard

Bar and grill north of Wausau serving broasted chicken, Fish Fry Fridays, burgers, and ribs with arcade games, pool, darts, mini golf, and a party room.

The Clubhouse Bar & Grill @ Timber Ridge

Bar and grill restaurant located at Timber Ridge.

The Lazy Ace Saloon

The Northwoods' only true smokehouse BBQ bar, in Mercer since 1937. Serves scratch-made smoked meats from 40+ years of original recipes, plus homemade pizza. On snowmobile and ATV trails.

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

Sisters Saloon Inc

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Denmar Tavern

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.

The Bar - Wausau

Sports bar on Market Street in Rothschild near Wausau.

Lakeside Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Yeti's Drive-In

American drive-in fast food restaurant.

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.

Club 45 Bar & Grill

Family-owned bar and grill in Conover on the snowmobile trail, serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Friday fish fry since 1999.

Aftershock Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lenard Street in Wausau with fish fry, burgers, pool, darts, bags, outdoor patio, and a banquet hall available for private events. Opens daily at 2 PM (noon on weekends).

Rhinelander Taproom

Bar serving drinks, with Rhinelander branding, operating as a taproom and restaurant.

Happy Daze

Eagle Cafe

Family-owned restaurant in Eagle River serving hearty breakfasts and lunches daily, with Friday fish fry in the evenings.

Papa Dave's Pizzeria

Cash-only pizzeria on Silver Street making fresh dough daily for hand-tossed pizzas, pizza fries, and Italian specials like gnocchi with meatballs.

Murmuring Waters Lodge

A Northwoods bar and grill on Lost Lake in St. Germain since the 1920s, offering pub fare, daily specials, and fish fry with lake views and snowmobile trail access.

Don & GG's Food & Spirits

Casual dining restaurant in Ironwood serving a varied menu of pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, and sandwiches, with homemade sauces and vegan-friendly options.

What's Brewin?

Locally owned gourmet coffee shop in downtown Tomahawk serving breakfast, lunch, homemade soups, sandwiches, and their signature homemade fudge. Indoor seating and garden patio.

Reif’s Bar

Bar on Neva Road south of Antigo.

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.

Cop Shoppe Pub

A welcoming corner bar in Wausau known for its Bloody Marys, free popcorn, Tuesday taco bar, trivia nights, and live music.

Aiello's On Wall Street

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

Aqualand Ale House

Pub and restaurant in Boulder Junction, WI offering craft beer on tap, wine, and food.

Mary Kate's Wine Bar

Wine bar serving wine and drinks.

Dawn's Never Inn

Heart of the North

A Mercer favorite for over 60 years, Heart of the North serves specialty burgers, fresh seafood, steaks, and homemade soups in a quaint old-time Northwoods atmosphere, with weekly specials including Tuesday Italian night and Friday fish fry.

White Stag Inn

Steakhouse restaurant.

Three Lakes Winery

Wisconsin's second-oldest winery, making award-winning cranberry and fruit wines since 1972. Tasting room is housed in an 1880 Chicago & Northwestern train depot in downtown Three Lakes.

Weston House Cafe

Wellness-focused cafe in Schofield specializing in acai bowls, superfood smoothies, wraps, salads, espresso, and hand-scooped ice cream. Established 2024.

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.

Historic Hautala's Tavern

A historic tavern at Hautala Corner near Ironwood adorned with vintage decor, serving cold drinks, fresh pizza, and ice cream with live music events in an authentic Upper Peninsula atmosphere.

Artisan Oven

Mary's Hangout

A bar on South Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

Phelps Hillside Restaurant

Year-round bar and restaurant at Phelps Hillside Resort on Lac Vieux Desert, known for prime rib and fish fry with scenic lake views.

Hunan Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant serving Hunan-style cuisine.

Richard's Restaurant & Bar

Family-owned supper club serving homemade recipes for over 35 years, known for steak dinners, Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib buffet.

Riverside Pub

Pub on Riverside Road near Pearson in Forest County.

Beer:30

Dive bar on Dorr Street in Antigo known for cheap beer, pool table, dart board, and a loyal following of regulars. Separate smoking and nonsmoking areas.

Olde Suffolk Ale House

Casual Italian-American dining in a historic downtown Ironwood building since 2005, featuring Friday pan-fried tilapia, Saturday prime rib, and a selection of draft imports.

CHAR Grillhouse

Upscale restaurant inside the Jefferson Street Inn in downtown Wausau, serving New American cuisine with expertly grilled meats and seafood, craft cocktails, and signature rubs and seasonings. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

McGregor's Blink Bonnie Supper Club

Long-standing, rustic establishment offering steaks & traditional American dishes in a cozy setting.