Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Williams's Pine Gables Supper Club

Classic Wisconsin supper club in Eagle River with rustic log cabin ambiance, known for prime rib, steaks, German schnitzel specialties, and Friday fish fry. Rated 4.9 stars on OpenTable.

Smugglers Lounge

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

Uncommon Pints

Bar on Brown Boulevard in Rothschild near Wausau.

Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau

Easygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.

Nut-Zee's Bar & Resort

Bar and grill with resort accommodations in Gleason, WI.

The Bar - Wausau

Sports bar on Market Street in Rothschild near Wausau.

Copper Steet Pub

White Oak Grill

Upscale restaurant at Chippewa Retreat Resort on Lake Manitowish, serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and scratch-made pastas in a rustic lodge with a 1933 Art Deco bar.

Aurora Borealis Restaurant

American restaurant in Manitowish Waters, WI serving breakfast, lunch, and ice cream.

El Tarasco

Sand Lake Pub

Year-round pub on the snowmobile trail surrounded by three lakes, known for walleye, cod, and perch fish fry, pork loin sandwiches, and annual fishing derbies.

Holiday Cafe

A Woodruff breakfast and lunch cafe known for homemade dishes including stuffed French toast, fish fry with fresh baked rolls, and hand-battered fish, with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Mary Kate's Wine Bar

Wine bar serving wine and drinks.

Riverside Pub

Pub on Riverside Road near Pearson in Forest County.

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.

Around The Corner Pub

Bar and grill on Railroad Street in Mercer, located right on the ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail, known for broasted chicken, the Pub Burger, the Olive Burger, homemade soups, and friendly service.

Ken's Country Bar

A country bar on County Road G outside Rhinelander.

The Garage

Bar on Morning Glory Lane near Wausau.

Tomahawk Family Restaurant

Family dining restaurant in Tomahawk.

Otto's Beer & Brat Garden

German restaurant serving beer and bratwurst.

CHAR Grillhouse

Upscale restaurant inside the Jefferson Street Inn in downtown Wausau, serving New American cuisine with expertly grilled meats and seafood, craft cocktails, and signature rubs and seasonings. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Melody Mill

A bar and grill on Highway 45 near Aniwa known for one of the best Wisconsin fish frys with homemade German potato salad, outstanding pizza, and popular Sunday chicken dinners. Reopened in 2010 after a fire.

Ciao

Italian restaurant in downtown Wausau specializing in homemade pasta, fresh seafood, oysters, and craft cocktails, with an impressive wine list.

Tomahawk Sports Bar & Grill

Sports bar and grill on Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

Greenhills Log Cabin

A Conover dining staple since 1933, known for thin, pan, and Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Friday fish boil, and rustic Northwoods decor.

Sawmill Brewing Company

Community craft brewery in a renovated 1940s DNR Ranger Station, with 16 taps of house-brewed beer using locally sourced ingredients, including their bestselling Rip Saw Irish Ale.

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.

Eats and Treats

Restaurant serving food and treats.

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.

The Timbers Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on Elbert Road in Saint Germain.

Wausau Mine Company

Family-friendly spot styled as a gold-mine shaft featuring Italian & American fare plus a game room.

The Jailhouse saloon

Bar and grill on Lake Creek Road near Rhinelander.

Whitetail Inn

Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.

The Midway

The oldest continuously running bar in downtown Ironwood, known for made-to-order pizzas, burgers, and soup in a classic Upper Peninsula setting.

Pinewood Supper Club

Lakefront, family-owned restaurant serving seafood, steaks & pasta in a rustic, lodge-like interior.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

The Vine Beer & Wine Lounge

Wine and beer lounge in downtown Minocqua featuring an exclusive wine list, craft cocktails, tapas plates, and award-winning desserts. Pet-friendly outdoor patio.

Ohde's Tiki Bar

Tropical-themed outdoor tiki bar attached to Pub N Prime Supper Club, serving margaritas and bar food with island-inspired decor and year-round operation.

Southside Cafe

Cozy family restaurant on US 45 south of Antigo, formerly Linda's Truck Stop, serving hearty breakfasts with fresh-cut American fries and Friday fish fry.

Two Angels Family Restaurant

Home-style family restaurant in Antigo known for generous portions, humongous buttermilk pancakes, and freshly baked fruit pies. Ranked #2 restaurant in Antigo.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

Lodgelike sports bar with billiards, darts & some arcade games, plus a 9-hole miniature golf course.

River Street Tap

Neighborhood bar on River Street in Rhinelander.

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.

Island Cafe

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

PJ's Burger Barn

American restaurant and bar serving burgers.

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Not Bob's Bar

Friendly neighborhood bar on US 45 south of Antigo with nine TVs for sports, game day specials, homemade pizza, and appetizers.

Sunrise Bar

Bar on Highway 52 near Wausau.