Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

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.

Otto's Beer & Brat Garden

German restaurant serving beer and bratwurst.

Rue Brew Coffee Co.

Small-batch coffee roaster near Wausau offering specialty blends available online and at local retailers.

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.

Tucknee Coffee Company

Craft coffeehouse in downtown Wausau known for quality espresso, homemade burritos, scones, and vegan-friendly options. Hosts art, D&D nights, and community events.

Rhinelander Brewing Company

Historic brewery originally founded in 1882, revived in 2009 with a downtown taproom featuring up to 14 rotating taps, including microbrewed craft beers and the famous Rhinelander 'Shorty' 7-ounce bottles.

Bushwood Tavern

Cozy Northwoods tavern in Boulder Junction with a John Candy Great Outdoors theme, serving handmade burgers, cheese curds, pulled pork, and fish fry in a welcoming atmosphere.

Full moon saloon

Ladder 715

A unique firefighter-themed bar on Hurley's Silver Street, open Wednesday through Sunday.

Toad in the Hole

Tiny scratch-made brunch spot in Eagle River seating just 20, using farm-to-table ingredients from local suppliers. Open Wednesday-Saturday, first come first served.

Boiling Springs Tavern

Welcoming tavern and bar on County Road G in Pelican Lake, accessible by ATV, car, or horseback, serving burgers, pizza, Friday fish fry, and homemade soups with live music on weekends and rooms available upstairs.

Ting's Tamarack Tap

Bar and grill in Lake Tomahawk serving homemade brick-fired pizzas, burgers, and more with indoor and outdoor seating.

Eddie B's White Spruce Inn

An extensive menu of American comfort classics with ample patio seating overlooking the water.

The Glass Hat Bar

Bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

Norrie Club

Community sports club and neighborhood bar established in 1932, featuring a welcoming atmosphere, affordable drinks, and sports viewing adjacent to Jake Randa Memorial Field.

Boulder Beer Bar

Iconic Boulder Junction bar since 1948, now under Aberdeen Kitchens ownership, serving scratch-made burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, homemade soups, and a popular Friday fish fry with a full bar and games for all ages.

Claytons 1881 Room

Contemporary American restaurant in Three Lakes offering a relaxed, modern dining experience with seasonal ingredients, craft cocktails, and an outdoor patio.

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.

Moonlighting

A sports bar on Thayer Street in Rhinelander with pool and darts.

The Pinery Coffee Co.

Specialty coffee shop and roaster in downtown Wausau, roasting beans on-site. Donates a percentage of proceeds to a different local nonprofit each month.

American Legion Post 480

Deja Brew Coffee & More

Cozy coffee shop in downtown Three Lakes serving locally roasted coffee, organic teas, handcrafted sandwiches, and bakery items from Eagle Baking Company, with a dog-friendly patio.

Chef Rene's at Eagle River Inn

Upscale dining in a casual Northwoods atmosphere inside the Eagle River Inn, serving fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and Chef Rene's inspired daily features.

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille

Gothic Victorian-themed gastropub inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gourmet sliders, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and live music in an atmospheric setting with exposed tin walls and velvet curtains.

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.

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.

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.

Wolff's River Inn

Family-owned Wisconsin supper club in Elcho since 1973, known for exceptional prime rib, steaks, fish fry, and old-fashioneds in a classic bar-side ordering format.

Reif’s Bar

Bar on Neva Road south of Antigo.

Brew's Pub Inc

Sports bar and pub on County Highway B in Land O' Lakes, right on snowmobile trail #6, featuring hand-pattied burgers, pickle fries, Friday fish fry, and multiple large-screen TVs for watching games.

Rock and Brews

Bar in Wabeno on Highway 32.

LaCanne's Resort

Nanettes kitchen

Seasonal bakery specializing in gluten-free and traditional baked goods and confections made from scratch in small batches, plus gourmet goodies, pottery, teas, and estate coffees.

Lake Tom Tap House and Patio bar

A Northwoods bar on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk with a full-service outdoor patio, hand-pattied burgers, homemade pizza, fish fry, live music, and flat screens for watching the game.

BROTHERMANZ BAR

Downtown sports bar on Wall Street in Eagle River with happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM.

Eagle River Roasters

Small-batch artisan coffee roastery and coffee house in Eagle River with specialty drinks, cafe sandwiches, a drive-thru, and free WiFi.

The Alley Lanes & Tavern

Bowling alley and bar offering lanes and tavern-style drinks.

Gina's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant offering takeaway service.

Pine & Pour Coffee Company

Coffee shop on Wall Street in Eagle River.

Last Resort on Lily River

A bar and grill on the Lily River near Pickerel in Crandon area.

The Shillelagh

Irish pub in Manitowish Waters serving traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and world-class Reubens. Live music, Friday fish fry, and an annual Irish Fest.

Breakwater Restaurant

Family restaurant in Ironwood serving home-cooked meals since 2001, known for specialty burgers, wraps, fish fry, daily specials, and fresh-baked pies. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Boomba Bar & Grill

Bar and grill established in 1964 on the northwest corner of Lake Nokomis between Tomahawk and the Willow Flowage, known for homemade pizza, patty melts, Friday fish fry, Wednesday wings, and a covered porch for outdoor dining.

P I Pub

Pub and bar serving food and drinks.

Buckshots Saloon & Eatery

Family-owned saloon and eatery on Highway 45 since 2016, known for in-house smoked meats, pizza, burgers, homemade soups, Friday fish fry, and 12 TVs for watching sports. Pet-friendly with outdoor seating.

Wish Steakhouse

Classic American steaks, chops & seafood pair with craft beer & whiskey in unpretentious digs.