Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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Preuss's Pub

Friendly small-town pub known for having the best burgers in the Minocqua area, with a popular Friday fish fry, homemade Bloody Marys, and outdoor seating.

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.

Silver Birch Supper Club

Classic Northwoods supper club built on the shores of Half Moon Lake, serving steaks, seafood, and BBQ ribs for over 100 years with lake views year-round.

Ten Point Bar

Bar on Harshaw Road near Rhinelander.

Claridge Clubhouse

Bar and event venue offering lounge seating, nightclub atmosphere, and banquet hall facilities.

Tribute Brewing Co.

Eagle River craft brewery established in 2012, brewing beers inspired by local folklore. Gold medal winner at the Great American Beer Fest 2018 for their jalapeno wheat beer.

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.

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.

Rigoni's Inn

Family-owned bar and restaurant for over 89 years with a fourth-generation owner, famous for its Friday fish fry served for over 70 years and Italian-American dinner buffets.

Burks Bar

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

Bear Chasers Lodge Bar &Grill

Lakeside bar and grill on the south shore of Island Lake where snowmobile trails 9 and 11 meet, serving famous burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Also offers lodging rooms, a game room, gas, and a gift shop.

T Murtaugh's Pub And Eatery

Traditional Irish pub in downtown Minocqua, home of the famous Reuben sandwich. Serves deli-style and grilled sandwiches with an all-you-can-eat Friday fish fry.

Original 420 Bar & Grill

Self-described upscale dive bar serving cold drinks and great food, known for legendary Friday fish tacos, live music, and Sunday open jam sessions.

Sayner Pub

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

Juliett

A craft cocktail bar in downtown Wausau opened in 2024, featuring hand-crafted cocktails with hand-cut clear ice, zero-proof options, and a curated wine and beer list in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere.

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

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.

Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.

The Daily Grind

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

Kastawayz

A bar on 5th Avenue in Antigo.

Meggie's Manitowish Waters

An Asian-influenced restaurant in a historic 1927 building on the shore of Vance Lake, serving house-made sauces and recipes inspired by the owner's travels, with a bar and cocktails. Open Thursday through Sunday evenings.

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.

Wild Roots Apothecary LLC

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

Breakwater Restaurant

Family restaurant in Ironwood serving home-cooked meals since 2001, known for specialty burgers, wraps, fish fry, daily specials, and fresh-baked pies. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau

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

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.

The Hazelhurst Pub

Northwoods bar and grill right off Highway 51 and the Bearskin Trail in Hazelhurst, established in 2008. Known for outstanding pizza, burgers, and Wisconsin cheese curds.

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.

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.

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.

River's Edge

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Alice serving handmade burgers, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with German potato salad.

Winding Trail Grill & Bar

Bar and grill on County Road B in Tomahawk.

Sunrise Bar

Bar on Highway 52 near Wausau.

Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille

Gothic Victorian-themed gastropub inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gourmet sliders, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and live music in an atmospheric setting with exposed tin walls and velvet curtains.

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Norrie Club

Community sports club and neighborhood bar established in 1932, featuring a welcoming atmosphere, affordable drinks, and sports viewing adjacent to Jake Randa Memorial Field.

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

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.

Heart Breakers

Bar and grill in Antigo renowned for its Friday fish fry with expertly prepared baked and fried fish, plus steaks and a gorgonzola-topped tenderloin.

MarLi's Bar

A newly remodeled Northwoods bar and grill in Sayner serving broasted chicken, haddock fish fry, BBQ ribs, ribeye steak, and the loaded bomber burger. Open select days for dinner with takeout available.

Phelps Hillside Restaurant

Year-round bar and restaurant at Phelps Hillside Resort on Lac Vieux Desert, known for prime rib and fish fry with scenic lake views.

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.

The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge

1940s hangout with American fare, a salad bar & traditional cocktails, plus nightly music.

Bob & Randy's Bar

Hometown corner bar and grill on the corner of 6th and Bridge Streets in Wausau, open daily at 7 AM. Home of the EURO pizza with kielbasa, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, plus burgers, fish, wings, and daily specials.

The Boathouse

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

The BAR

Bar on Lakeview Avenue in Mercer.

A&W Restaurant

Family-friendly fast food restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander serving A&W classics including 100% beef burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, Coney dogs, cheese curds, and signature root beer floats. Open daily 10 AM to 10 PM.