Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Intermission Bar

A downtown Wausau bar known for its vibrant atmosphere and free live music five nights a week featuring Midwest musicians. Famous for selling more Jameson than any other bar in Wisconsin.

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.

Rustic Roadhaus

Northwoods bar and grill known for its famous Rustic Bomber burger and acclaimed pizza, with a dog-friendly patio and great craft beer tap selection.

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.

Sayner Pub

Bar and restaurant serving pizza and American food, with a sports bar atmosphere.

The Brew Station

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

Bowling Center Bar & Grill-Banquet Center

Bowling center with bar and grill at Northstar Lanes in Antigo, featuring 16 bowling lanes, a full food menu with in-house pulled pork BBQ, 18 taps including craft beers, and a banquet center for up to 400 guests.

4 Father's Pub

Neighborhood pub on Merrill Avenue opened by four friends (the "four fathers"), featuring pool tables, dart boards, TVs for watching sports, pizza, and live music.

Uncommon Pints

Bar on Brown Boulevard in Rothschild near Wausau.

Homestead On 52

A historic venue eight miles east of Wausau with over 100 years of history, originally founded in 1878. Now a rustic bar and grill with a ballroom for events, weddings, and parties, serving burgers, homemade pizzas, and weekly specials including Friday fish fry.

Tricia's Bistro

Cozy cafe inside Tricia's Treasures gift shop in Crandon, serving panini sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks, and smoothies. Rated #1 restaurant in Crandon on Tripadvisor.

Club Denoyer

Pizza restaurant.

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.

Fireside Supper Club

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

Preuss's Pub

Friendly small-town pub known for having the best burgers in the Minocqua area, with a popular Friday fish fry, homemade Bloody Marys, and outdoor seating.

Lindy's Hideaway and Swampwitch In

A hidden Northwoods gem in Three Lakes known as the best backwoods bar in the area, serving hand-patted burgers, homemade soups, and an acclaimed Reuben sandwich with rotating specials and innovative cocktails. Features a pool table, outdoor seating, and arcade games.

The Tiny Tap

Bar operating under the name The Tiny Tap.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cold Iron Brewing

Craft brewery in downtown Ironwood brewing small-batch beers since 2017, with foosball, ping pong, shuffleboard, live music, and a dog-friendly patio. BYOF (bring your own food).

Rhinelander Dina Mia Pizza

Pizza restaurant in Rhinelander serving pizza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sheri's Pub N Grub

Cozy Northwoods pub near Lake Curtis offering steaks, seafood, broasted chicken, homemade pizza, and a fresh salad bar, with scenic lake views and a popular Friday fish fry.

Dixie's Coffee House

Charming lakeside coffee house on Vance Lake in Manitowish Waters serving locally roasted coffee, paninis, and baked goods, with a deck, dock seating, and direct access to the Heart of Vilas Bike Trail.

Up North Nutrition

Nutrition and wellness center offering health-focused food and supplement products.

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.

Mountain Taste Authentic Nepali & Indian Cuisine

The first restaurant to bring authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine to Wausau, serving dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, curries, samosas, and chai.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Da Kozy Korner

BROTHERMANZ BAR

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

The Bottled Bean

Hybrid coffee shop and bar in downtown Minocqua serving craft coffee from Mission Coffee Roasters, craft beer, hand-crafted cocktails, and freshly baked goods all day.

A & A Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant on Grand Avenue opened by siblings Albion and Albiona, serving breakfast all day along with wraps, pot roast, gyros, and other comfort food from 7 AM to 8 PM daily.

Loading Zone Eatery

Modest roadside eatery & bar offering steaks, seafood & a Friday fish fry, plus nightly specials.

Whitetail Inn

Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.

Willow Wood Lodge

Bar on Willow Dam Road in Hazelhurst near Minocqua.

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.

The Glass Hat Bar

Bar on North 3rd Street in Wausau.

Sammy Jr's.

Bar on Coon Street in Rhinelander.

The Clubhouse Bar & Grill @ Timber Ridge

Bar and grill restaurant located at Timber Ridge.

Legends Bar

A welcoming bar on Highway 47 in Lac du Flambeau with pool tables, darts, live music, and sports on TV, open nightly with drinks and dancing in a friendly community atmosphere.

Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe

Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe offers a variety of candies, chocolates, and sweet gifts, including gelato catering and fundraising opportunities for events.

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Old-school American eatery in a strip mall serving hearty comfort food classics all day.