Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Wausau Mine Company

Family-friendly spot styled as a gold-mine shaft featuring Italian & American fare plus a game room.

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.

Birch Lake Bar & Resort

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.

The Guide's Inn

American and European fine dining restaurant.

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.

Liberty Way Tap House

A craft beer bar in Mercer with 20 rotating taps, top-shelf bourbons, whiskeys, wines, and craft cocktails in a renovated truck stop space with pub games. Shares the building with Home Slice Pizza.

Birchwood Bar & Lodge

Family-owned rustic bar and lodge on Moen Lake in Rhinelander, famous for made-to-order 12-inch pizzas, burgers, fish fry, and cheese curds. Offers lakefront cabin rentals and live entertainment, accessible by boat.

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.

Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar

A Crandon institution since 1929 on the Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway, serving breakfast all day, lunch, and Friday fish fry with fresh baked bread, hand-cut steaks, and ten craft beers on tap.

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.

Norwood Pines Supper Club

Relaxed eatery serving hearty American fare & a Friday fish fry in a scenic setting with lake views.

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.

Cafe Sonder

Family-run cafe serving homemade breakfast and lunch with house-made baked goods, Colectivo coffee, espresso drinks, Rishi teas, and fresh fruit smoothies. Known for generous portions and the popular breakfast burrito.

Blind Pig NW (Northwoods)

Northwoods bar and restaurant on the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes along Highway 47, accessible by boat via Boom Lake and right on the snowmobile trail. Known for fish fry, BBQ pizza, and an outdoor bar with big screen for watching games.

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.

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.

Held's Bar

Doogie's Dugout

The Retreat Bar

Bar on County Highway W in Presque Isle.

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.

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.

The Craftsman American Tavern

Tradesmen-themed restaurant and bar in downtown Eagle River specializing in Wisconsin craft burgers, local beer, and cocktails in a family-friendly Northwoods-meets-modern setting.

White Oak Grill

Upscale restaurant at Chippewa Retreat Resort on Lake Manitowish, serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and scratch-made pastas in a rustic lodge with a 1933 Art Deco bar.

Rustic Roadhaus

Northwoods bar and grill known for its famous Rustic Bomber burger and acclaimed pizza, with a dog-friendly patio and great craft beer tap selection.

Eats and Treats

Restaurant serving food and treats.

Bull Falls Brewing Co.

Craft brewery and taproom on East Thomas Street, reopened under new ownership in 2025 after the original Bull Falls Brewery (Wausau's oldest craft brewery, est. 2007) closed in 2024. Features a biergarten and traditional European-style lagers and ales.

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

The Vine Beer & Wine Lounge

Wine and beer lounge in downtown Minocqua featuring an exclusive wine list, craft cocktails, tapas plates, and award-winning desserts. Pet-friendly outdoor patio.

Lost & Found

A bar on Nimikon Street in Montreal, Wisconsin.

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.

Wild’s Granary Restaurant

Popular breakfast and lunch spot in Boulder Junction run by Michael and Brian Wild, known for creative breakfast dishes, pizzas, desserts, and a welcoming family atmosphere.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Melody Mill

A bar and grill on Highway 45 near Aniwa known for one of the best Wisconsin fish frys with homemade German potato salad, outstanding pizza, and popular Sunday chicken dinners. Reopened in 2010 after a fire.

Charlie's Lake Metonga Resort Restaurant

Restaurant and bar on the shore of Lake Metonga serving Friday fish fry, Sunday brunch, and fine dining in the evenings, with a tiki bar, firepit, and seasonal outdoor seating.

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.

Swartzendruber's Supper Club

Swartzendruber's Supper Club is a family-owned restaurant and bar located in Antigo, Wisconsin, offering a full dinner menu and a renowned salad bar. It provides private dining for events and serves cocktails in a casual atmosphere.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

Loppnow's Sports Bar

A sports bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

Eddie B's White Spruce Inn

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

Shamrock Pub N' Eatery

Award-winning upscale pub serving creative Northwoods fare for over 50 years, known for pressure-fried chicken, flatbreads, Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib.

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.

Flick’s Resort, Bar & Grill

Flick’s Resort, Bar & Grill in Rhinelander, WI, combines a serene lakeside retreat with vibrant dining offerings, featuring locally sourced dishes in a comfortable setting.

The Boathouse

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

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.

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.

J J's

A bar on Eli Avenue in Bessemer, Michigan.

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.