Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Brown Street 151

Upscale restaurant at 151 North Brown Street in Rhinelander serving steaks, shrimp, pork schnitzel, and brick oven pizzas with an extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. Open Thursday through Saturday by reservation.

Wally's South 17 Supper Club

Supper club in Rhinelander serving prime rib, chicken parmesan, Friday fish fry, and praised appetizers like ahi tuna and baked spinach artichoke dip.

Harrison's Pub and Grill

Pub and grill serving American food and drinks.

Northwestern Hotel

Restaurant operating under the name Northwestern Hotel.

Loading Zone Eatery

Modest roadside eatery & bar offering steaks, seafood & a Friday fish fry, plus nightly specials.

Erin's Pub 'N' Grub

Burks Bar

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

Era Cafe Arbor Vitae

ERA Café Arbor Vitae offers breakfast and brunch served all day, alongside handcrafted burgers, wraps, melts, and salads.

Gaslight Tavern

Asian fusion restaurant in Lake Tomahawk blending Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, known for Crying Tiger steak and creative appetizers. Opened 2024.

Bortolotti's Cin Cin

Restaurant operating under the name Bortolotti's Cin Cin, location unknown.

LaCanne's Resort

Pirates Hideaway

Pirate ship cruises on the world's largest inland chain of freshwater lakes, plus a lakeside tiki bar, woodfired pizza, ice cream shop, and live entertainment.

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.

Uncommon Pints

Bar on Brown Boulevard in Rothschild near Wausau.

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.

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

Old Style Bar & Grill

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

Rhinelander Taproom

Bar serving drinks, with Rhinelander branding, operating as a taproom and restaurant.

Kin & Kind

A friendly neighborhood beer bar on Grand Avenue with the largest selection of canned craft beverages in the Wausau area, offering over 100 beers in a plant-filled, coffeehouse-style space with trivia, bingo, and food trucks.

Gin Mill

Bar named Gin Mill.

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.

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.

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.

Wise Guys Saloon

Silver Street saloon in Hurley featuring live music, food, Hurley's only mechanical bull, a dance floor, and a hidden upstairs bar echoing the town's prohibition history.

Milky Way Coffee Company

A coffee shop in Woodruff.

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.

Tucknee Coffee Company

Craft coffeehouse in downtown Wausau known for quality espresso, homemade burritos, scones, and vegan-friendly options. Hosts art, D&D nights, and community events.

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.

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.

River's Edge

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

Sideways Wine & Craft Beer

Wine bar and craft beer spot in a restored brick building on Tomahawk's Main Street, serving flatbreads, charcuterie, and small plates with live music every Saturday evening.

White Stag Inn

Steakhouse restaurant.

Stars and Stripes Pub & Grill

Tomahawk pub serving Broasted chicken, fish fry, and made-to-order pizzas in a welcoming atmosphere.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

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.

Tavern on the Loop

Bar and grill on Big Lake Loop Road in Three Lakes.

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.

Beer:30

Dive bar on Dorr Street in Antigo known for cheap beer, pool table, dart board, and a loyal following of regulars. Separate smoking and nonsmoking areas.

Minocqua Brewing Company

Brewpub in a historic building with house beers & shareable plates, plus Sunday brunch & live music.

Tomahawk Family Restaurant

Family dining restaurant in Tomahawk.

Wish Steakhouse

Classic American steaks, chops & seafood pair with craft beer & whiskey in unpretentious digs.

Baked Pizza & Sandwiches

Top-rated pizza and sandwich shop in downtown Crandon with house-made crusts and sauces, fresh veggie toppings, pasta, and handcrafted sodas.

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

A downtown Wausau wine shop since 2001 offering over 40 handcrafted wine varieties, a tasting bar, pet-friendly outdoor patio, gift shop, and free beer and wine making workshops.

Tomahawk VFW

VFW post and bar serving as a gathering place for veterans and community members.

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.

Andy's Pontoon Saloon

Bar located in Eagle River, WI.

VO Basement Bar

Bar on Barth Road near Hurley.

Hoop'n Holler Tavern

An iconic snowmobile stop on the northwest corner of Lake Gogebic in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving standout sea salt wings, Reuben sandwiches, and deep-fried walleye with craft beers on tap and lakeside outdoor seating. Also has an RV park with eight campsites.