Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Chubby's

Family-friendly restaurant in Eagle River serving hearty breakfasts, lunches, and American comfort food at affordable prices.

Island Cafe

Circa-1957 Greek-American restaurant plating breakfasts & lunches in old-school digs with a patio.

Beaver's Resort

Full-service resort on Lake of the Falls near Mercer with a bar and grill, cabin rentals, boat ramp, campsites, and Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. Located on snowmobile trail 12 with ATV trail access.

Night School Night Club and Venue

Nightclub and event venue offering live music, DJ sets, dancing, and a full restaurant and bar, with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

The Boathouse

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

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 Alley Lanes & Tavern

Bowling alley and bar offering lanes and tavern-style drinks.

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.

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.

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.

Pete's Place

Bar on 10th Avenue North in Hurley.

Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.

VO Basement Bar

Bar on Barth Road near Hurley.

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.

SKÅL BAR & KITCHEN

Nordic-inspired restaurant serving small plates, dinner bowls, and seasonal desserts made from locally sourced ingredients, with a curated wine list and Nordic-inspired cocktails.

Lumpy's Bar & Grill

A sports bar on Highway 45 overlooking Catfish Lake, two miles south of Eagle River, with more TVs than anywhere in town, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and an extensive menu of burgers, wraps, and appetizers.

Kickback Grill

Bar and grill serving American food and drinks.

Timmys Holiday Corner

Restaurant operating under the name Timmys Holiday Corner.

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.

Hodag Bites

A restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander.

Van Acre

Upscale-casual restaurant inside Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, serving wood-fired steaks, seasonal small plates, and creative cocktails. Features fireside booths and seasonal igloo dining.

Tribute Brewing Co.

Eagle River craft brewery established in 2012, brewing beers inspired by local folklore. Gold medal winner at the Great American Beer Fest 2018 for their jalapeno wheat beer.

Play by Play

Sports bar on Brown Street in downtown Rhinelander.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Boulder Beer Bar

Iconic Boulder Junction bar since 1948, now under Aberdeen Kitchens ownership, serving scratch-made burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, homemade soups, and a popular Friday fish fry with a full bar and games for all ages.

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.

Kid's Korner Pizza

Family pizza restaurant offering pizza and sandwiches for dine-in and takeaway.

The Brew Station

Sharon's Coffee Company

Family-run cafe on famous Silver Street serving breakfast, lunch, gourmet coffee drinks, bakery items, and grab-and-go deli options since 1997, plus a gift and wine selection.

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.

Brew's Pub Inc

Sports bar and pub on County Highway B in Land O' Lakes, right on snowmobile trail #6, featuring hand-pattied burgers, pickle fries, Friday fish fry, and multiple large-screen TVs for watching games.

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.

Animal's

Friendship House Family Restaurant

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

The Craftsman American Tavern

Tradesmen-themed restaurant and bar in downtown Eagle River specializing in Wisconsin craft burgers, local beer, and cocktails in a family-friendly Northwoods-meets-modern setting.

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.

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.

Beer Barrel

Bar on Silver Street in Hurley with nightly drink specials, the largest dance floor in town, live music on weekends, and teams for softball, volleyball, pool, darts, and bowling. Open evenings, 7 days a week.

Erbert & Gerbert's

Erbert & Gerbert's is a sandwich shop offering subs, soups, catering, and delivery.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

Spang's Italian Restaurant

Northern Wisconsin's oldest pizzeria, serving homemade Italian and American cuisine since 1972. Known for all-you-can-eat spaghetti and Friday Atlantic cod.

Shotskis

Eagle River's hottest live music venue with a 13,000 sq ft outdoor event space, covered stage, and dance floor, home of a world-record 2,455-foot shotski.

Vino Latte

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

The Upper Block Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

Minocqua Pizza Company

Pizza restaurant in Minocqua offering pizza delivery and takeaway.

Johnny's Bar & Grill

A family-owned bar and grill on Highway 51 in Mercer serving made-from-scratch soups, gyros off the spit, the signature Oriental Beef sandwich, and a popular Friday fish fry in a Northwoods atmosphere.

Mac's Bar

A small friendly bar on Silver Street in Hurley that opens at 6 AM for coffee, serving the locals with happy hour specials, Monday night specials, and prime rib.