Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

The Velveteen Plum

Wausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, offering elevated-casual dining with bold Latin flavors, eclectic wines, and stunning views of Rib Mountain.

The Bear Trap Inn

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

Pub N Prime Supper Club

Traditional Northwoods supper club specializing in prime rib, fresh fish, and homemade soups, featuring a year-round heated outdoor tiki bar and a soup and salad bar.

LaCanne's Resort

Cira's Red, White & Brew Bar

Veteran-owned bar in Saint Germain serving craft beer and flavorful burgers, known for exceptional cheese curds and a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating.

Silver Dollar Saloon

Bar and grill on Hurley's famous Silver Street since 1984, serving burgers and drinks with late-night hours.

Almond & Berry

Mother-daughter-owned gluten-free bakery and juice bar on Brown Street in Rhinelander, serving freshly baked treats including signature cinnamon rolls and Hodag muffins, plus wholesome smoothies and juices.

4 Father's Pub

Neighborhood pub on Merrill Avenue opened by four friends (the "four fathers"), featuring pool tables, dart boards, TVs for watching sports, pizza, and live music.

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.

Hong Kong Buffet

Chinese buffet restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.

El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant

Casual Mexican restaurant in Minocqua known for its tasty tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, with a vegetarian-friendly menu and outdoor seating.

The Garage

Bar on Morning Glory Lane near Wausau.

Era Cafe Arbor Vitae

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

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

Birch Lake Bar & Resort

Boulder Junction Coffee Company

Locally owned cafe on Main Street in Boulder Junction serving Colectivo coffee, espresso drinks, Lotus Energy drinks, scratch-made baked goods, breakfast burritos, and grilled cheese with free WiFi.

O'Brien's Pub

Friendly neighborhood pub on Wall Street with pool, darts, homemade Bloody Marys, and karaoke entertainment.

Otto's Beer & Brat Garden

German restaurant serving beer and bratwurst.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Doogie's Dugout

Rhinelander Dina Mia Pizza

Pizza restaurant in Rhinelander serving pizza.

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.

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.

9 Mile All Sport Resort

Year-round campground and recreation resort in White Lake bordering the Nicolet National Forest, with 65 full hook-up sites, ATV and horse trail access, a restaurant and lounge, and fishing on 50 nearby lakes.

Five One Bar & Grill

River's Edge

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

Sunrise Bar

Bar on Highway 52 near Wausau.

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.

Dee Dee’s Diner

Family restaurant named Dee Dee's Diner.

Murmuring Waters Lodge

A Northwoods bar and grill on Lost Lake in St. Germain since the 1920s, offering pub fare, daily specials, and fish fry with lake views and snowmobile trail access.

Minocqua Pizza Company

Pizza restaurant in Minocqua offering pizza delivery and takeaway.

Rhinelander Taproom

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

Red Canoe Coffee & Cocktails

St. Germain's first coffee and espresso bar, serving lattes, frappes, pastries, and savory paninis by day, and hand-crafted cocktails in the evening.

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.

Sorge's DayBreak Diner

Family-owned breakfast and lunch diner in Three Lakes since 2020, serving fresh-made food with small-town charm, known for crispy Friday fish fry and hearty breakfast wraps and skillets.

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.

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.

Anthony's Ristorante

Family-owned Italian restaurant in Woodruff specializing in contemporary American-Italian cuisine with hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks, Walleye Piccata, and Seafood Alfredo, set in a charming interior reminiscent of a historic railway depot.

Mosinee Brewing Company

A craft brewery and taproom in downtown Mosinee featuring over 16 tap beers, an outdoor beer garden, and event rental space. Open Tuesday through Saturday with extended hours on weekends.

Dog 'n Suds

Fast food restaurant operating under the Dog 'n Suds brand, known for hot dogs and root beer.

Tine & Cellar

Contemporary American restaurant and wine bar in Weston with 101 draft beers, craft cocktails, a full wine cellar, and rustic Old World-inspired flavors. Rated #2 restaurant in Weston.

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.

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.

Erin's Pub 'N' Grub

B's Landing Bar

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

Tom's Country Cafe

Family-owned cafe in Mercer serving home-cooked breakfast and lunch daily with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Jamie's Java

A drive-through coffee shop in St. Germain offering over 60 assorted hot and cold beverages, espresso drinks, Lotus energy drinks, baked goods including cranberry scones and cinnamon rolls, plus gifts. Open weekday mornings.