Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant

Casual Mexican restaurant in Minocqua known for its tasty tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, with a vegetarian-friendly menu and outdoor seating.

Nora's Red Carpet Lounge

Bar on Silver Street in Hurley.

Spang's Italian Restaurant

Northern Wisconsin's oldest pizzeria, serving homemade Italian and American cuisine since 1972. Known for all-you-can-eat spaghetti and Friday Atlantic cod.

Tomahawk VFW

VFW post and bar serving as a gathering place for veterans and community members.

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.

Auntie Ray's Coffee House

Coffee house in downtown Merrill opened in 2021, serving lattes, seasonal specials, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods with over 100 seats, a patio, and a cozy mix of bright and moody seating areas.

O'Brien's Pub

Friendly neighborhood pub on Wall Street with pool, darts, homemade Bloody Marys, and karaoke entertainment.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Riverside Pub

Pub on Riverside Road near Pearson in Forest County.

Alexander's Pizza

Pizza restaurant in Minocqua, WI, serving pizzas and subs with delivery and takeout options.

Sunset View Resort & Tavern

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

Black Bear Bar & Grill

Rustic log building bar and grill built in 1947 on Highway 70, with a casual family atmosphere, game room, seasonal tiki bar, outdoor dining along Shishebogama Creek, playground, and 12 TVs for watching sports. Open year-round.

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.

Bortolotti's Cin Cin

Restaurant operating under the name Bortolotti's Cin Cin, location unknown.

Sideways Wine & Craft Beer

Wine bar and craft beer spot in a restored brick building on Tomahawk's Main Street, serving flatbreads, charcuterie, and small plates with live music every Saturday evening.

Erin's Pub 'N' Grub

Rodney’s at 436 Main

Rodney’s at 436 Main is located in downtown Presque Isle inside the historic Northeastland Hotel, offering locally sourced ingredients in a warm setting for dining and cocktails.

Linda’s Truckstop

Truck stop restaurant serving meals to travelers and truckers.

Night School Night Club and Venue

Nightclub and event venue offering live music, DJ sets, dancing, and a full restaurant and bar, with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Uptown Cafe

Classic diner in Ironwood serving breakfast all day starting at 5 AM, known for full-plate pancakes, chicken fried steak, omelets, and Friday fish fry.

P I Yacht Club LLC

Casual bar and grill overlooking Walleye Rearing ponds in Presque Isle, offering homemade soups, sandwiches, bar games, and multiple TVs for sports viewing.

The Bottled Bean

Hybrid coffee shop and bar in downtown Minocqua serving craft coffee from Mission Coffee Roasters, craft beer, hand-crafted cocktails, and freshly baked goods all day.

Pine Knot Tavern

Cozy Northwoods bar and restaurant with higher-end dinner options including roast duck, a popular Friday fish fry, and outdoor summer seating that welcomes the snowmobile crowd in winter.

Willow Haven Bar and Grill

Bar and grill in Hazelhurst near Minocqua.

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.

Aqualand Ale House

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

VO Basement Bar

Bar on Barth Road near Hurley.

Buzzed too

Drive-thru coffee and dirty soda shop in the heart of Wausau, serving espresso drinks and handcrafted sodas mixed with cream and flavored syrups. A sister concept to the downtown Buzzed plant and coffee shop.

Sharon's Coffee Company

Family-run cafe on famous Silver Street serving breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffee drinks, bakery items, and grab-and-go deli options since 1997, plus a gift and wine selection.

Da Bar LLC

Andy's Pontoon Saloon

Bar located in Eagle River, WI.

Northwestern Hotel

Restaurant operating under the name Northwestern Hotel.

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.

The Nutty Squirrel

Cozy bar and grill near Eagle River with a supper club feel, known for exceptional broasted chicken, panko-breaded bluegill and perch fish fry, and homemade soups.

Sunset Grill

American restaurant on Highway 32 in Three Lakes.

Los Portales

A Mexican restaurant in a turquoise building on Minocqua's town square, serving a wide menu of tacos, fajitas, burritos, and seafood dishes with fresh chips, salsa, and house-made guacamole.

Ullman's Ding-A-Ling Supper Club

Beloved Northwoods supper club south of Mercer with white linen service, known for ribs, steaks, Friday fish fry, and classic after-dinner drinks like the Pink Squirrel. Reservations essential.

Glass & Grain House

Husband-and-wife-run bar and bakery in Wausau offering over 100 craft beers and ciders on tap alongside a rotating menu of house-baked treats, games, and good vibes.

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.

Pizza Ranch

Buffet restaurant serving pizza and chicken.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Eats and Treats

Restaurant serving food and treats.

Rue Brew Coffee Co.

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

The Pizza Haven

Pizza restaurant serving pizza.

Leif's Cafe

For over 20 years this locally owned diner has been serving American classics & skillet specials.

Forward Beverage Co

Wisconsin's own nonalcoholic cocktail taproom in downtown Wausau, crafting soft cocktails and social seltzers from real fruit juice and natural extracts, including their signature In-Fashioned.

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.

Eagle Cafe

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