Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill

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

Aqualand Bakery

Family-owned artisan bakery in the heart of Boulder Junction, baking fresh croissants, cookies, danishes, and hearth breads daily. Their artisan breads are also delivered to grocery stores across the Northwoods.

6th Street Filling Station

Locally owned breakfast and lunch cafe in a converted service station, known for scratch-made cooking including fresh-baked breads, cinnamon rolls, eggs Benedict, and potato pancakes. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

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.

Chellis Street Pub

The Pinery Coffee Co.

Specialty coffee shop and roaster in downtown Wausau, roasting beans on-site. Donates a percentage of proceeds to a different local nonprofit each month.

Tom's Country Cafe

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

Northfork Fin & Filet

American grill featuring locally sourced ingredients, scratch cocktails, and homemade desserts, known for expertly charred filets, duck wontons, and an extensive cocktail menu.

Cockatiel's

Bar named Cockatiel's.

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.

Our Place Cafe

Family-run breakfast and lunch diner known for standout Eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, and pancakes, plus weekend all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets.

Knotty Barrel Supper Club

A waterfront supper club overlooking Lake Minocqua, celebrating classic Wisconsin supper club traditions with craft Old Fashioneds, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, a salad bar, and exceptional service.

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.

Log Cabin Cafe

A Crandon community staple for over 89 years, serving hearty American breakfast and lunch classics in a vintage diner setting with friendly service and reasonable prices.

The Retreat Bar

Bar on County Highway W in Presque Isle.

Rhinelander Pub

Rhinelander's oldest establishment since 1911, operating as a supper club and taproom with rotating craft brews, handcrafted cocktails, Friday fish fry, and weekly Tuesday trivia nights.

Rock and Brews

Bar in Wabeno on Highway 32.

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.

Smokin’ J’s Smokehouse Bar/Grill

Smokehouse bar serving southern-style smoked meats including burnt ends, pig shots, smoked queso, and sweet smokey wings in downtown Crandon's iconic Ducks Bar building.

SpiritView Lakeside

Lakeside bar and grill in Three Lakes known for its pan-fried walleye, broasted chicken, and Friday fish fry, with deck seating overlooking the lake.

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.

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.

BROTHERMANZ BAR

Downtown sports bar on Wall Street in Eagle River with happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM.

Sammy Jr's.

Bar on Coon Street in Rhinelander.

Knight Gallery

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

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

Holly's

A bar and grill north of Tomahawk near Lake Nokomis serving gourmet burgers, artisanal flatbreads, and crafted cocktails in a lively atmosphere with bar games and dancing.

Thirsty Whale

Family restaurant and bar called Thirsty Whale.

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.

Buzzed too

Drive-thru coffee and dirty soda shop in the heart of Wausau, serving espresso drinks and handcrafted sodas mixed with cream and flavored syrups. A sister concept to the downtown Buzzed plant and coffee shop.

Don & GG's Food & Spirits

Casual dining restaurant in Ironwood serving a varied menu of pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, and sandwiches, with homemade sauces and vegan-friendly options.

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.

McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar

An Irish pub in downtown Boulder Junction with a cozy fireplace and large outdoor patio, serving select wines, six microbrews on tap, a wide bottle selection, and seasonal homemade pizza and appetizers.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Outboards Bar & Grill

Family-friendly restaurant on the Wisconsin River with a large patio for watching summer water ski shows, serving scratch-made burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and Friday fish fry.

Nacho's Mexican Grill Minocqua

Mexican restaurant in Minocqua serving Mexican cuisine.

Joany's Sidekicks

A popular bar and grill on Highway 77 in Iron Belt known for homemade food including prime rib, baby back ribs, fish fry, and homemade spinach gnocchi with a huge Friday and Saturday soup and salad bar. Home of Joany's Silk Panty Shot.

What's Brewin?

Locally owned gourmet coffee shop in downtown Tomahawk serving breakfast, lunch, homemade soups, sandwiches, and their signature homemade fudge. Indoor seating and garden patio.

Hodag Bites

A restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander.

Eddie B's White Spruce Inn

An extensive menu of American comfort classics with ample patio seating overlooking the water.

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.

The Clubhouse Bar & Grill @ Timber Ridge

Bar and grill restaurant located at Timber Ridge.

Great Northern Coffee Traders

Gourmet coffee house in downtown Minocqua serving 100% organic coffee and tea, all-natural pastries, breakfast and lunch items, in a cozy cabin-style atmosphere with local artwork.

Smugglers Lounge

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

Fireside Supper Club

Steaks, seafood & ribs served in an established lakefront restaurant with a cabin-like feel.

Friendship House Family Restaurant

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

Munchies to Go!

A casual takeout spot in downtown Lac du Flambeau serving sandwiches, hot dogs, and snacks at reasonable prices, with in-store pickup available.

Rigoni's Bakery

Family-owned bakery operating since 1972, known for from-scratch baked goods, famous pasties, fresh donuts, cookies, breads, and great coffee in downtown Ironwood.