Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Tomahawk VFW

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

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.

Tower Cafe

Cafe in downtown Wausau serving New York City bagels flown in fresh, specialty coffee, wraps, paninis, and smoothies. Features rotating local artwork.

Intermission Bar

A downtown Wausau bar known for its vibrant atmosphere and free live music five nights a week featuring Midwest musicians. Famous for selling more Jameson than any other bar in Wisconsin.

The Lazy Ace Saloon

The Northwoods' only true smokehouse BBQ bar, in Mercer since 1937. Serves scratch-made smoked meats from 40+ years of original recipes, plus homemade pizza. On snowmobile and ATV trails.

Pine Harbor Bar

Neighborhood bar on Trails End Road in Rhinelander.

Thunderbird Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Parkway Drive in Saint Germain.

Sportsmen's Chalet

Family-friendly bar and restaurant along the Wisconsin River since 1981, accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak. Features wildlife mounts, antiques, and hand-carved wood carvings.

Burnt Bridge Tavern

Historic log cabin tavern in Conover dating back to the 1920s Prohibition era, celebrating over 100 years of operation. Home of the "Wild Animal Floor Show" where deer and raccoons visit the picture windows, plus the signature deep-fried Bear Paw calzone.

Moonlighting

A sports bar on Thayer Street in Rhinelander with pool and darts.

Some Nerve Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned microbrewery and taphouse serving pints and sampler flights of house-brewed beer in a cozy, dog-friendly setting where guests can watch wildlife through the bay window.

Little Bohemia Lodge

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

Andy's Pontoon Saloon

Bar located in Eagle River, WI.

Truck's Place Restaurant Antigo

Family dining destination in Antigo open daily from 6 AM, offering a diverse menu spanning breakfast, American classics, Mexican cuisine, and Italian specialties with homemade pies.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

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.

Campfire Coffee & Creamery

Year-round coffee and ice cream shop on Lincoln Street serving organic Fair Trade espresso, Chocolate Shoppe ice cream from Madison, 100% fruit smoothies, and locally made gourmet cookies. Outdoor seating and WiFi available.

Smokey's Restaurant and Supper Club

Relaxed fine dining supper club nestled among soaring pines, known for prime steaks, wild-caught Canadian walleye, Alaskan salmon, and piano music during dinner.

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.

Campfire Bar & Grille

Northwoods bar and grille in Pickerel serving burgers, sandwiches, wraps, broasted chicken, steaks, and fish fry in the former Debi's Northern Firelite Supper Club location.

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.

Ice Shanty Drive-In

Drive-in style American restaurant and diner offering fast food, ice cream, and desserts, with miniature golf on site.

Highland Cottage Cafe

A cozy cafe in Sugar Camp featuring organic, scratch-made brunch items, artisan espresso drinks, and baked goods, with a patio where visitors can meet the resident miniature Highland cows Latte and Macchiato.

The Buck-A-Neer

Classic Wisconsin supper club in Stratford since 1973, housed in a former blacksmith shop. Known for prime rib, steaks, and one of Central Wisconsin's largest fresh salad bars.

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.

The Shillelagh

Irish pub in Manitowish Waters serving traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and world-class Reubens. Live music, Friday fish fry, and an annual Irish Fest.

Sure-Wood Forest Bar & Grill

Bar, grill, and campground on Lake Alice near Tomahawk with 8 lakeside campsites. Serves prime rib, breakfast, and all-you-can-eat wings.

Happy's

Happy's Pub is a casual venue located in Woodruff, WI offering games like pool, darts, and corn hole, along with local entertainment and events.

Reds Country Inn Bar & Grill

Scratch kitchen serving farm-to-table breakfast, steaks, and seafood with craft cocktails and bourbons for over three decades, rated one of the top restaurants in Pickerel.

Kaig Stand

A sports bar on Highway 70 in St. Germain with daily specials, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, a volleyball league, pool, and darts, conveniently located on snowmobile and ATV trails. Open daily noon to 2 AM.

Nut-Zee's Bar & Resort

Bar and grill with resort accommodations in Gleason, WI.

Flick’s Resort, Bar & Grill

Flick’s Resort, Bar & Grill in Rhinelander, WI, combines a serene lakeside retreat with vibrant dining offerings, featuring locally sourced dishes in a comfortable setting.

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.

Pea Patch Motel & Saloon

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

Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill

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

Three Sheets

Bar named Three Sheets.

Smugglers Lounge

Longtime Eagle River dive bar dubbed the Horseradish King, famous for smashed burgers, homemade horseradish, pizza, and daily specials.

Uptown Cafe

Classic diner in Ironwood serving breakfast all day starting at 5 AM, known for full-plate pancakes, chicken fried steak, omelets, and Friday fish fry.

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.

Los Magueyes

Antigo's newest Mexican restaurant, part of a seven-location Wisconsin chain, serving authentic Mexican fare including ACP Texano and daily specials in a clean, colorful setting.

The Bottled Bean

Hybrid coffee shop and bar in downtown Minocqua serving craft coffee from Mission Coffee Roasters, craft beer, hand-crafted cocktails, and freshly baked goods all day.

Animal's

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.

Glass & Grain House

Husband-and-wife-run bar and bakery in Wausau offering over 100 craft beers and ciders on tap alongside a rotating menu of house-baked treats, games, and good vibes.

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.

The Bear Trap Inn

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

The Clubhouse

Bar and grill on 1st Avenue in Woodruff.

Northwoods Inn

Family-owned restaurant and convenience stop on Highway 55 since 1996, with a newly remodeled dining room, Bucktails Lounge, outdoor patio, and Shell fuel station.