Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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.

Nui Thai House

Thai restaurant also operating as a café and food store.

Dive on 45

Northern Exposure

Bar and restaurant established in 2001 serving homemade pizza, breakfast and dinner buffets, and daily specials including Friday night fish fry, with pool and darts available.

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.

Waters Edge Lodge

Lodge restaurant near Crandon serving brunch and meals.

Tomahawk Sports Bar & Grill

Sports bar and grill on Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

Kylies Kaffiene bar

A small coffee bar inside Reincarnation Resale in Rhinelander, serving Lotus drinks, mochas, lattes, frappes, matcha, fruit tea, and ice cream.

Casa Mexicana Rhinelander

Family-friendly Mexican restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander established in 2001, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, seafood, vegetarian, and gluten-free options with a La Cantina Bar for cocktails and game days.

Three Sheets

Bar named Three Sheets.

The Pizza Haven

Pizza restaurant serving pizza.

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.

Lakeside Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

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.

Dublin's Mimosas

Dublin's Mimosas offers a diverse menu of Irish cuisine and drinks, featuring a variety of beers and whiskeys in a scenic location overlooking North Twin Lake.

Riverstone Brewing Co.

Brewpub with an onsite 10-barrel brewhouse, Iron Bison Whiskey Bar, and in/outdoor tiki bar, offering craft beers brewed by World Brewing Academy-trained brewmasters paired with a full dining menu.

The Daily Grind

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

Claridge Clubhouse

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

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.

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.

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.

Ladder 715

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

Greenhills Log Cabin

A Conover dining staple since 1933, known for thin, pan, and Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Friday fish boil, and rustic Northwoods decor.

Artisan Oven

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.

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.

Oliva’s at Gulliver's Landing

Nautically themed restaurant on Lake Wausau serving seafood, steaks, and pastas with panoramic lake views, opened in 2025 by the team behind Carmelo's.

Back When Cafe

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

Pit Stop Bar & Grill

Local bar and grill in Bessemer serving comfort food including hand-made patty melts, burgers, and fried fish in a cozy setting with a fireplace and big-screen TVs.

Animal's

Bucko's Saloon

Saloon on Silver Street in Hurley with a full bar, pool table, jukebox, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week.

Rustic Pines Pub

Northwoods bar on Highway 70 near Minocqua.

Old Style Bar & Grill

Neighborhood bar and grill on Edison Street in Antigo serving lunch and dinner.

Lindy's Hideaway and Swampwitch In

A hidden Northwoods gem in Three Lakes known as the best backwoods bar in the area, serving hand-patted burgers, homemade soups, and an acclaimed Reuben sandwich with rotating specials and innovative cocktails. Features a pool table, outdoor seating, and arcade games.

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

Classic Wisconsin supper club in Eagle River with rustic log cabin ambiance, known for prime rib, steaks, German schnitzel specialties, and Friday fish fry. Rated 4.9 stars on OpenTable.

Big Daddy's

Self-described "Burger Happiness Emporium, Air Conditioned Cocktail Lounge, and Pizzeria" in downtown Rhinelander. Known for gourmet burgers (including the signature Jack Burger), made-to-order pizza, and scratch-made appetizers with full food menu until last call.

Breakfast Bear

Breakfast and lunch restaurant near Rib Mountain open daily 7 AM to 3 PM, featuring creative dishes like blueberry jalapeno jam on chicken and waffles, heirloom tomato omelets, and craft burgers with views of Rib Mountain.

Andy's Pontoon Saloon

Bar located in Eagle River, WI.

Bank Club Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley, in operation for over 35 years, conveniently located by ATV and snowmobile trails. Known for burgers and a full bar.

Pea Patch Motel & Saloon

Unpretentious rooms in a saloon-style venue featuring a lively bar & restaurant.

The Mint Cafe

Old-fashioned American comfort food served in a cozy room with retro details, booths & paneling.

DJ's Northwoods Family Restaurant

Family-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Saint Germain rated #1 on TripAdvisor, known for fluffy pancakes, homemade dishes, and friendly service.

Homestead On 52

A historic venue eight miles east of Wausau with over 100 years of history, originally founded in 1878. Now a rustic bar and grill with a ballroom for events, weddings, and parties, serving burgers, homemade pizzas, and weekly specials including Friday fish fry.

VO Basement Bar

Bar on Barth Road near Hurley.

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.

NORTHSTAR LANES

Bowling alley and entertainment center with 16 lanes, a full menu featuring homemade soups and BBQ, 18 craft beer taps, a game room, and a banquet center for up to 400 guests.

Historic Hautala's Tavern

A historic tavern at Hautala Corner near Ironwood adorned with vintage decor, serving cold drinks, fresh pizza, and ice cream with live music events in an authentic Upper Peninsula atmosphere.

Little Bohemia Lodge

Rustic restaurant & bar with hearty American fare & artifacts from a 1934 John Dillinger shootout.