Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Black Forest Pub & Grille

Historic pub and grille established in 1934, designed after the beer gardens of Germany's Black Forest. Serves traditional German fare made from scratch alongside steaks, burgers, pizza, and decadent desserts.

Chatterbox Bar

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.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

Shorthorns Bar & Grill

Established 1998 bar and grill on Main Street in Tomahawk serving lunch and dinner with solid bar food, pool, darts, and a jukebox.

Pea Patch Motel & Saloon

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

LaCanne's Resort

Timmys Holiday Corner

Restaurant operating under the name Timmys Holiday Corner.

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.

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.

The Upper Block Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley.

Chellis Street Pub

Schneider’s Trailside Pub and Grill

Trail-accessible pub on Silver Street serving breakfast all day, wood-fired artisan pizzas, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and a daily salad bar, with Saturday karaoke.

The Flame Bar and Grill

Reimagined sports bar in downtown Lac du Flambeau with 40 years of smoked meats experience. Known for pizza, wings, burgers, and must-try Indian Fry Bread with honey butter.

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.

Summer Ice Shanty

Restaurant operating under the name Summer Ice Shanty.

Hong Kong Buffet

Chinese buffet restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.

The Pines Restaurant and Beer Garden

German restaurant and beer garden in Mercer specializing in authentic bratwurst, schnitzel, and famous pretzels for over 20 years. Features an outdoor tiki bar and music venue.

River Street Tap

Neighborhood bar on River Street in Rhinelander.

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.

The Loop Hole LLC

Bar and grill on County L near Tomahawk.

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.

Da Kozy Korner

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.

Castaways Bar & Grill

Family-friendly bar and grill on the Wisconsin River in Tomahawk, right under the bridge from Lake Mohawksin, with outdoor seating, a private event room with water views, Friday fish fry, burgers, wings, and pizza.

CT's Deli LLC

Deli and sandwich shop also serving as a wine bar and bar.

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.

Juliett

A craft cocktail bar in downtown Wausau opened in 2024, featuring hand-crafted cocktails with hand-cut clear ice, zero-proof options, and a curated wine and beer list in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere.

Silver Birch Supper Club

Classic Northwoods supper club built on the shores of Half Moon Lake, serving steaks, seafood, and BBQ ribs for over 100 years with lake views year-round.

House Of Dogs

Hot dog restaurant serving American food.

Bent's Camp Resort

Claytons 1881 Room

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

MarLi's Bar

A newly remodeled Northwoods bar and grill in Sayner serving broasted chicken, haddock fish fry, BBQ ribs, ribeye steak, and the loaded bomber burger. Open select days for dinner with takeout available.

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.

Wise Guys Saloon

Silver Street saloon in Hurley featuring live music, food, Hurley's only mechanical bull, a dance floor, and a hidden upstairs bar echoing the town's prohibition history.

Play by Play

Sports bar on Brown Street in downtown Rhinelander.

Beachcomber Lounge

Lakeside lounge at Clear Lake Inn & Resort known for one of the best fish fries in the Northwoods, served Thursdays and Fridays grilled over open flame or fried. Also features homemade pizza, shrimp and steak dinners, and specialty blender drinks.

Rustic Pines Pub

Northwoods bar on Highway 70 near Minocqua.

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.

Burks Bar

Relaxed neighborhood bar on Stewart Avenue in Wausau featuring craft beer, cocktails, food, TV sports, and outdoor seating. Open daily.

The BAR

Bar on Lakeview Avenue in Mercer.

B's Landing Bar

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

Old Style Bar & Grill

Neighborhood bar and grill on Edison Street in Antigo serving lunch and dinner.

The Lake House

Cafe on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk.

Pregame Pub

Bar on North 6th Street in Wausau.

Bottoms Up Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lake Alice in Tomahawk with a beautiful outdoor patio and boat landing, serving comfort food including 14 oz baked haddock, with pool, darts, and shuffleboard. Open 7 days a week.

El Tequila

Boiling Springs Tavern

Welcoming tavern and bar on County Road G in Pelican Lake, accessible by ATV, car, or horseback, serving burgers, pizza, Friday fish fry, and homemade soups with live music on weekends and rooms available upstairs.