Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Island Cafe

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

American Legion Post 480

Rhinelander Family Restaurant

Hometown family diner established in 2018 serving breakfast and lunch with daily specials, homemade soups, Friday fish fry, and Saturday fried chicken.

Cross Country Bar & Grill

Waters Edge Lodge

Lodge restaurant near Crandon serving brunch and meals.

Northern Grounds

Drive-through coffeehouse offering hand-crafted espresso drinks, cold brew, frappes, Lotus Energy fusions, and locally baked pastries.

Yeti's Drive-In

American drive-in fast food restaurant.

Aiello's On Wall Street

Sandwich shop located on Wall Street in Eagle River, WI.

Kylies Kaffiene bar

A small coffee bar inside Reincarnation Resale in Rhinelander, serving Lotus drinks, mochas, lattes, frappes, matcha, fruit tea, and ice cream.

The Lake House

Cafe on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

Era Cafe Rib Mountain

Pine Cone Cafe

Family-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Land O' Lakes serving hearty skillets, omelets, and daily specials, home of the Ultimate Breakfast Challenge with a 12-egg skillet.

Full moon saloon

Deja Brew Coffee & More

Cozy coffee shop in downtown Three Lakes serving locally roasted coffee, organic teas, handcrafted sandwiches, and bakery items from Eagle Baking Company, with a dog-friendly patio.

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.

Gaslight Tavern

Asian fusion restaurant in Lake Tomahawk blending Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, known for Crying Tiger steak and creative appetizers. Opened 2024.

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.

Claytons 1881 Room

Contemporary American restaurant in Three Lakes offering a relaxed, modern dining experience with seasonal ingredients, craft cocktails, and an outdoor patio.

Pine Knot Tavern

Cozy Northwoods bar and restaurant with higher-end dinner options including roast duck, a popular Friday fish fry, and outdoor summer seating that welcomes the snowmobile crowd in winter.

Claridge Clubhouse

Bar and event venue offering lounge seating, nightclub atmosphere, and banquet hall facilities.

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.

Chef Rene's at Eagle River Inn

Upscale dining in a casual Northwoods atmosphere inside the Eagle River Inn, serving fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and Chef Rene's inspired daily features.

Dawn's Never Inn

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.

Mud Creek Saloon

A live music venue and saloon on Highway 70 in Eagle River with one of the largest bourbon and beer selections in town, plus pizza, wings, and karaoke in a rugged Northwoods atmosphere.

Charlie's Lake Metonga Resort Restaurant

Restaurant and bar on the shore of Lake Metonga serving Friday fish fry, Sunday brunch, and fine dining in the evenings, with a tiki bar, firepit, and seasonal outdoor seating.

Eagle River Roasters

Small-batch artisan coffee roastery and coffee house in Eagle River with specialty drinks, cafe sandwiches, a drive-thru, and free WiFi.

The Glass Hat Bar

Bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

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.

Otto's Beer & Brat Garden

German restaurant serving beer and bratwurst.

Pine Lake Lodge

Lakeside lodge with restaurant and bar overlooking Pine Lake north of Mercer, serving steaks, prime rib, and a popular Friday fish fry with cabin rentals available.

Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar

Casual Northwoods dining in a log lodge overlooking the Manitowish Waters chain of lakes, serving steaks, ribs, walleye, and Friday fish fry with sunset views from the screened porch and patio.

Chanticleer Inn

This homey inn offers various units with patios or decks, plus 2 beaches, an eatery & boat rentals.

Pea Patch Motel & Saloon

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

Papillon's Restaurant

Family and breakfast restaurant serving meals to diners.

Yum Yum Bowl

Restaurant on Highway 70 in Eagle River.

The Local Press Deli

Sandwich shop and deli serving pressed sandwiches and deli items.

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.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Nut-Zee's Bar & Resort

Bar and grill with resort accommodations in Gleason, WI.

Monical's Pizza

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

Little Bohemia Lodge

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

Gooch's 2 Bar & Grill

Gooch's A-One Bar & Grill offers a variety of sandwiches, salads, and dinner entrees in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Chatterbox Bar

Rockin Robin's

Bar on Highway 52 in Wabeno.

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.