Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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.

Fireside Supper Club

Steaks, seafood & ribs served in an established lakefront restaurant with a cabin-like feel.

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.

Linda’s Truckstop

Truck stop restaurant serving meals to travelers and truckers.

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.

Musky Shores

Lakeside bar and grill on Squirrel Lake, known for its popular fish fry, casual atmosphere, and convenient location along the snowmobile trail.

Denmar Tavern

Red Eye Brewing Company

Founded in 2007 on Washington Street in downtown Wausau, this artisan brewpub pairs small-batch craft beers with wood-fired pizzas and a from-scratch kitchen.

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.

Yeti's Drive-In

American drive-in fast food restaurant.

Tine & Cellar

Contemporary American restaurant and wine bar in Weston with 101 draft beers, craft cocktails, a full wine cellar, and rustic Old World-inspired flavors. Rated #2 restaurant in Weston.

Bad Bones BBQ

Barbecue restaurant located in Arbor Vitae, WI.

Cockatiel's

Bar named Cockatiel's.

Aiello's On Wall Street

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

Wild Roots Apothecary LLC

Apothecary and wellness shop on Ross Avenue in Schofield near Wausau.

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.

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.

Tilly’s

Organic and locally sourced breakfast and lunch cafe in downtown Rhinelander, serving Ruby Coffee Roasters espresso, Rishi teas, and a scratch-made seasonal menu.

Ladder 715

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

Auntie Taya's

Drive-thru and dine-in coffee shop on East Wausau Avenue serving made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, mac and cheese bowls, baked goods, and coffee with gluten-free and vegan options available.

Johnny's Bar & Grill

A family-owned bar and grill on Highway 51 in Mercer serving made-from-scratch soups, gyros off the spit, the signature Oriental Beef sandwich, and a popular Friday fish fry in a Northwoods atmosphere.

Eagle Cafe

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

Up North Nutrition

Nutrition and wellness center offering health-focused food and supplement products.

Shorthorns Bar & Grill

Established 1998 bar and grill on Main Street in Tomahawk serving lunch and dinner with solid bar food, pool, darts, and a jukebox.

Chatterbox Bar

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.

Tilted Loon Saloon

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, open year-round with fish fry available daily. Accessible by land or lake, with boat and snowmobile gas on-site.

Iron Nugget

Family-friendly bar & American kitchen offering hearty dishes & craft beer in a warm atmosphere.

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

Andy's Pontoon Saloon

Bar located in Eagle River, WI.

Copper Steet Pub

Knight Gallery

An iconic downtown Rhinelander bar and nightclub operating continuously since 1973, open Friday and Saturday nights with drinks, shots, and food.

Pine Cone Cafe

Family-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Land O' Lakes serving hearty skillets, omelets, and daily specials, home of the Ultimate Breakfast Challenge with a 12-egg skillet.

Westsider Diner & Lounge

Neighborhood diner and lounge on Wausau's west side, reborn from a 1920s-era diner. Serves breakfast, burgers, curds, and craft cocktails with outdoor seating.

Racks and Rods

Bar on County Highway C in Rhinelander.

The Chocolate Cafe

Family-owned cafe in downtown Wausau specializing in rich European drinking chocolates, Belgian imports, gelato, espresso drinks, and chocolate fondue. Opened February 2024.

Holly's

A bar and grill north of Tomahawk near Lake Nokomis serving gourmet burgers, artisanal flatbreads, and crafted cocktails in a lively atmosphere with bar games and dancing.

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.

Taphouse

Bar on Edison Street in Antigo.

Hoggie Doggie's

Hot dog and sandwich restaurant.

Pines Cafe

Cash-only breakfast and lunch diner in downtown Ironwood serving homemade soups, hot sandwiches, and hearty breakfast skillets daily from 7 AM to 3 PM.

Kickback Grill

Bar and grill serving American food and drinks.

Bauer's Dam Resort

Family-owned bar, grill, and lakeside resort on Lower Buckatabon Lake in Conover, operating for over 50 years. Known for homemade soups, specialty burgers, chicken pot pie, and pizza, with a deck overlooking the lake.

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.

Blue Willow Cafe

Family-style diner on the west side of Wausau serving breakfast all day, known for country fried steak, oversized pancakes, homemade pie, and huge portions in a cozy northwoods atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday.

Tricia's Bistro

Cozy cafe inside Tricia's Treasures gift shop in Crandon, serving panini sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks, and smoothies. Rated #1 restaurant in Crandon on Tripadvisor.

Northern Grounds

Drive-through coffeehouse offering hand-crafted espresso drinks, cold brew, frappes, Lotus Energy fusions, and locally baked pastries.

Rosati’s Pizza

Pizza restaurant serving pizza and related fare.