Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Forestry Tap & Axe

High-end taproom near Minocqua with 20 craft beers on tap, three axe-throwing lanes, gourmet pizzas, shuffleboard, pool, and big-screen TVs for game days.

Harrison's Pub and Grill

Pub and grill serving American food and drinks.

Da Kozy Korner

Wolf's Den

Newly remodeled bar and grill inside the Great Northern Motel in Mercer with views of Lake San Domingo. Serves hand-pressed burgers, Friday fish fry, and prime rib. On snowmobile and ATV trails.

Moonlighting

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

Almond & Berry

Mother-daughter-owned gluten-free bakery and juice bar on Brown Street in Rhinelander, serving freshly baked treats including signature cinnamon rolls and Hodag muffins, plus wholesome smoothies and juices.

Gina's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant offering takeaway service.

Great Escape Bar & Resort

Lakeside bar and grill on North Twin Lake in Phelps with cabin rentals, homemade pizza, broasted chicken, Friday fish fry, and snowmobile trail access in winter.

Erin's Pub 'N' Grub

Rocky Reef Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned 10-barrel brewery established in 2014, offering 12 to 16 hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, and stouts on tap in their Woodruff tasting room.

Erbert & Gerbert's

Erbert & Gerbert's is a sandwich shop offering subs, soups, catering, and delivery.

Muskies Bar & Grill

A modern tavern in downtown Mercer with corrugated metal walls, a cozy fireplace, live music, and a menu featuring burgers, garlic cheese curds, and a beloved fish fry.

Cold Iron Brewing

Craft brewery in downtown Ironwood brewing small-batch beers since 2017, with foosball, ping pong, shuffleboard, live music, and a dog-friendly patio. BYOF (bring your own food).

Knotty Barrel Supper Club

A waterfront supper club overlooking Lake Minocqua, celebrating classic Wisconsin supper club traditions with craft Old Fashioneds, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, a salad bar, and exceptional service.

Sunset Grill

American restaurant on Highway 32 in Three Lakes.

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.

Happy's

Happy's Pub is a casual venue located in Woodruff, WI offering games like pool, darts, and corn hole, along with local entertainment and events.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Suffolk Street Eatery

Bistro diner in downtown Ironwood focused on fresh, quality food including homemade soups, wraps, deli sandwiches, paninis, and crafted salad bowls.

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.

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.

Our Place Cafe

Family-run breakfast and lunch diner known for standout Eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, and pancakes, plus weekend all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets.

Sugar 'n Spice Cheesecakes & Coffee

Central Wisconsin's premier cheesecake shop offering 150 flavors, all made from scratch with the finest ingredients. Also serves coffee and espresso drinks.

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.

The Buck-A-Neer

Classic Wisconsin supper club in Stratford since 1973, housed in a former blacksmith shop. Known for prime rib, steaks, and one of Central Wisconsin's largest fresh salad bars.

Minocqua Pizza Company

Pizza restaurant in Minocqua offering pizza delivery and takeaway.

Sayner Pub

Bar and restaurant serving pizza and American food, with a sports bar atmosphere.

Rigoni's Bakery

Family-owned bakery operating since 1972, known for from-scratch baked goods, famous pasties, fresh donuts, cookies, breads, and great coffee in downtown Ironwood.

Boulder Junction Brewing Co.

Nano-brewery and taproom on Main Street in Boulder Junction, brewing small-batch beers including red ale, cream ale, IPA, porter, and Grisette on a 5-barrel system. Features a family-friendly beer garden in summer.

BROTHERMANZ BAR

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

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.

Nora's Red Carpet Lounge

Bar on Silver Street in Hurley.

Knocker's Pizza Company Inc.

A St. Germain favorite serving homemade pizza, soups, salads, chili, and over 20 deli sandwiches and burgers, including the famous Big Pig BLT with a pound of bacon. Features Friday fish fry, a game room, and gluten-free options.

Northwoods Inn

Family-owned restaurant and convenience stop on Highway 55 since 1996, with a newly remodeled dining room, Bucktails Lounge, outdoor patio, and Shell fuel station.

The Retreat Bar

Bar on County Highway W in Presque Isle.

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.

Lost & Found

A bar on Nimikon Street in Montreal, Wisconsin.

Jamie's Java

A drive-through coffee shop in St. Germain offering over 60 assorted hot and cold beverages, espresso drinks, Lotus energy drinks, baked goods including cranberry scones and cinnamon rolls, plus gifts. Open weekday mornings.

Wausau On Water (WOW Family Entertainment Center)

Casual venue inside an arcade offering pub fare such as burgers, plus patio seating & water views.

Rock and Brews

Bar in Wabeno on Highway 32.

Kaig Stand

A sports bar on Highway 70 in St. Germain with daily specials, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, a volleyball league, pool, and darts, conveniently located on snowmobile and ATV trails. Open daily noon to 2 AM.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

VO Basement Bar

Bar on Barth Road near Hurley.

Taphouse

Bar on Edison Street in Antigo.

Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau

Easygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.

Back When Cafe

Farm-to-table American fare & signature martinis served in an urban-rustic space with high ceilings.

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.