Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

The Upper Block Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley.

Melanie Mae’s Stage Stop

A family-owned restaurant in downtown Land O' Lakes serving homemade pizzas, pasta, calzones, meatball sandwiches, and wings in a rustic, charming setting with outdoor seating and a Soda Saloon.

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.

Slo's Pub

Lakeside pub on Big Arbor Vitae Drive welcoming snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorcycles, serving homemade pizzas, Friday fish fry, and Wednesday night specials with lake views.

White Stag Inn

Steakhouse restaurant.

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.

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.

Up North Nutrition

Nutrition and wellness center offering health-focused food and supplement products.

Lucy's Lunchbox

A beloved breakfast and lunch spot in Eagle River named after the owner's mother, serving wholesome home cooking with specialties like homemade corned beef hash and biscuits and gravy, all made to order with fresh ingredients.

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.

Vino Latte

Gourmet coffee shop, eatery, and wine boutique in Wausau with 600+ wine labels, artisan pizzas, wraps, and specialty coffee. Dog-friendly patio.

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.

Animal's

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.

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.

Sayner Pub

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

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Low-key, rustic outpost serving classic family-friendly American dishes from eggs to burgers.

Bushwood Tavern

Cozy Northwoods tavern in Boulder Junction with a John Candy Great Outdoors theme, serving handmade burgers, cheese curds, pulled pork, and fish fry in a welcoming atmosphere.

Tavern on the Loop

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

Dixie Lunch

Beloved Antigo diner serving made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1945, famous for homemade pies, all-day breakfast, and Wednesday kolaches.

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.

House Of Dogs

Hot dog restaurant serving American food.

Boomba Bar & Grill

Bar and grill established in 1964 on the northwest corner of Lake Nokomis between Tomahawk and the Willow Flowage, known for homemade pizza, patty melts, Friday fish fry, Wednesday wings, and a covered porch for outdoor dining.

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.

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.

Fifth Avenue Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant and lounge in downtown Antigo since 1985, known for its aged white cheddar burger, Friday fish fry, extensive salad bar, and Thursday Mexican night.

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.

Racks and Rods

Bar on County Highway C in Rhinelander.

The Brew Station

Da Bar LLC

Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill

Easygoing tavern with a rustic bar offering typical pub grub & draft beer, plus pool & darts.

Dee Dee’s Diner

Family restaurant named Dee Dee's Diner.

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.

Hong Kong Buffet

Chinese buffet restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.

Cleveland's Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge

Simple accommodations in a relaxed lodge close to a lake, offering a restaurant/bar & free parking.

Mike's Restaurant

A locally owned Italian-American restaurant in Ironwood serving generous homemade meals and breakfast all day in a cozy nine-table setting. In business for over 30 years and ranked among Ironwood's top restaurants.

Wausau Mine Company

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

B's Landing Bar

Friendly neighborhood bar on Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk with outdoor seating, open daily with extended hours on weekends.

Home Slice Pizza

A pizza spot in Mercer sharing a renovated truck stop with Liberty Way Taphouse, serving homemade pizza made with fresh dough, chicken wings with a dozen different rubs, subs, and salads for takeout and delivery.

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.

Iron Nugget

Family-friendly bar & American kitchen offering hearty dishes & craft beer in a warm atmosphere.

Knight Gallery

An iconic downtown Rhinelander bar and nightclub operating continuously since 1973, open Friday and Saturday nights with drinks, shots, and food.

Uncommon Pints

Bar on Brown Boulevard in Rothschild near Wausau.

Iron Horse Inn

A sports bar and grill on Hurley's famous Silver Street with trail access, known for its bar burgers, live music and dancing on weekends, monthly meat extravaganzas, and a friendly owner who makes guests feel at home.

Doogie's Dugout

Lida's Breakfast & Lunch

A popular breakfast and lunch spot in Minocqua serving freshly prepared meals with classic favorites like fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, and tasty sandwiches, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Erin's Pub 'N' Grub

Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau

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