Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Sportsmen's Chalet

Family-friendly bar and restaurant along the Wisconsin River since 1981, accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak. Features wildlife mounts, antiques, and hand-carved wood carvings.

Tom's Country Cafe

Family-owned cafe in Mercer serving home-cooked breakfast and lunch daily with friendly service and reasonable prices.

The Daily Grind

Popular coffee shop in Eagle River serving Colectivo espresso, Lotus Energy drinks, breakfast, lunch, acai bowls, and locally made bakery items.

6th Street Filling Station

Locally owned breakfast and lunch cafe in a converted service station, known for scratch-made cooking including fresh-baked breads, cinnamon rolls, eggs Benedict, and potato pancakes. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

Two Angels Family Restaurant

Home-style family restaurant in Antigo known for generous portions, humongous buttermilk pancakes, and freshly baked fruit pies. Ranked #2 restaurant in Antigo.

Crickets Pub & Cafe

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Old-school American eatery in a strip mall serving hearty comfort food classics all day.

Peking Garden

Local Chinese restaurant on Lincoln Street offering authentic cuisine with classics like General Tso's Chicken, noodles, and vegetarian options for dine-in and takeout.

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.

Loppnow's Sports Bar

A sports bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

Fibbers Bar and Restaurant

Casual lakeside restaurant on Big St. Germain Lake open year-round, known for Friday fish fry, prime rib, broasted chicken, and an outdoor deck with lake views.

Thunderbird Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Parkway Drive in Saint Germain.

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.

Veeser's Wild Rose Pub & Grill

Pub and grill on County Road W in Wabeno near Crandon.

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

A downtown Wausau wine shop since 2001 offering over 40 handcrafted wine varieties, a tasting bar, pet-friendly outdoor patio, gift shop, and free beer and wine making workshops.

Marty's Place North

A classic Northwoods supper club on Highway 51 in Arbor Vitae, operated by the Cady family since 1982, featuring an extensive menu of steaks, seafood, and American favorites with a piano player during dinner and stone fireplaces.

Sunset View Resort & Tavern

Resort tavern on Post Lake Drive near Elcho in the Antigo area.

Mary Kate's Wine Bar

Wine bar serving wine and drinks.

Timmys Holiday Corner

Restaurant operating under the name Timmys Holiday Corner.

Wally's South 17 Supper Club

Supper club in Rhinelander serving prime rib, chicken parmesan, Friday fish fry, and praised appetizers like ahi tuna and baked spinach artichoke dip.

Beaver's Resort

Full-service resort on Lake of the Falls near Mercer with a bar and grill, cabin rentals, boat ramp, campsites, and Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. Located on snowmobile trail 12 with ATV trail access.

McGregor's Blink Bonnie Supper Club

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

Aqualand Ale House

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

Burks Bar

Relaxed neighborhood bar on Stewart Avenue in Wausau featuring craft beer, cocktails, food, TV sports, and outdoor seating. Open daily.

Reds Country Inn Bar & Grill

Scratch kitchen serving farm-to-table breakfast, steaks, and seafood with craft cocktails and bourbons for over three decades, rated one of the top restaurants in Pickerel.

The Palms Supper Club

Historic 1930s supper club in Weston featuring Wisconsin's first round bar, built by Frank Roller during the Great Depression. Serves steaks, seafood, and cocktails surrounded by local art.

Schneider’s Trailside Pub and Grill

Trail-accessible pub on Silver Street serving breakfast all day, wood-fired artisan pizzas, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and a daily salad bar, with Saturday karaoke.

Agave Azul

Mexican restaurant located in Eagle River, WI.

Wish Steakhouse

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

The Pines Restaurant and Beer Garden

German restaurant and beer garden in Mercer specializing in authentic bratwurst, schnitzel, and famous pretzels for over 20 years. Features an outdoor tiki bar and music venue.

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.

Banquet on a Bun

Casual sandwich shop in downtown Antigo serving Vienna Beef hot dogs, Chicago-style dogs, Italian beef, burgers, steak sandwiches, and pizza puffs. Open Tuesday through Saturday.

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.

White Stag Inn

Steakhouse restaurant.

J&P’S Tippling House

A modern bar and restaurant on Shrike Avenue in Wausau offering craft cocktails, fourteen rotating craft beer taps, the largest wine selection of any bar in town, and a full food menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and entrees with free pool and darts.

Campfire Bar & Grille

Northwoods bar and grille in Pickerel serving burgers, sandwiches, wraps, broasted chicken, steaks, and fish fry in the former Debi's Northern Firelite Supper Club location.

Bottoms Up Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lake Alice in Tomahawk with a beautiful outdoor patio and boat landing, serving comfort food including 14 oz baked haddock, with pool, darts, and shuffleboard. Open 7 days a week.

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.

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.

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

Cira's Red, White & Brew Bar

Veteran-owned bar in Saint Germain serving craft beer and flavorful burgers, known for exceptional cheese curds and a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating.

Ting's Tamarack Tap

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

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.

Beachcomber Lounge

Lakeside lounge at Clear Lake Inn & Resort known for one of the best fish fries in the Northwoods, served Thursdays and Fridays grilled over open flame or fried. Also features homemade pizza, shrimp and steak dinners, and specialty blender drinks.

Ladder 715

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

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.

Howling Dog Saloon

A historic Northwoods dive bar on Highway 51 in Manitowish Waters with over 100 years of history, serving cold beers and crafted cocktails with live music and a dog-friendly covered patio.