Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Papillon's Restaurant

Family and breakfast restaurant serving meals to diners.

Muskies Bar & Grill

A modern tavern in downtown Mercer with corrugated metal walls, a cozy fireplace, live music, and a menu featuring burgers, garlic cheese curds, and a beloved fish fry.

Milky Way Coffee Company

A coffee shop in Woodruff.

Eagle Cafe

Family-owned restaurant in Eagle River serving hearty breakfasts and lunches daily, with Friday fish fry in the evenings.

Musky Shores

Lakeside bar and grill on Squirrel Lake, known for its popular fish fry, casual atmosphere, and convenient location along the snowmobile trail.

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.

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.

Five One Bar & Grill

Highland Cottage Cafe

A cozy cafe in Sugar Camp featuring organic, scratch-made brunch items, artisan espresso drinks, and baked goods, with a patio where visitors can meet the resident miniature Highland cows Latte and Macchiato.

The Loop Hole LLC

Bar and grill on County L near Tomahawk.

Cross Country Bar & Grill

Full moon saloon

Bortolotti's Cin Cin

Restaurant operating under the name Bortolotti's Cin Cin, location unknown.

Eddie B's White Spruce Inn

An extensive menu of American comfort classics with ample patio seating overlooking the water.

Oliva’s at Gulliver's Landing

Nautically themed restaurant on Lake Wausau serving seafood, steaks, and pastas with panoramic lake views, opened in 2025 by the team behind Carmelo's.

Claridge Clubhouse

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

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.

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Artisan Oven

Liberty Way Tap House

A craft beer bar in Mercer with 20 rotating taps, top-shelf bourbons, whiskeys, wines, and craft cocktails in a renovated truck stop space with pub games. Shares the building with Home Slice Pizza.

Moonlighting

A sports bar on Thayer Street in Rhinelander with pool and darts.

Holly's

A bar and grill north of Tomahawk near Lake Nokomis serving gourmet burgers, artisanal flatbreads, and crafted cocktails in a lively atmosphere with bar games and dancing.

River's Edge

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Alice serving handmade burgers, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with German potato salad.

Aqualand Ale House

Pub and restaurant in Boulder Junction, WI offering craft beer on tap, wine, and food.

Andy's Pontoon Saloon

Bar located in Eagle River, WI.

Swartzendruber's Supper Club

Swartzendruber's Supper Club is a family-owned restaurant and bar located in Antigo, Wisconsin, offering a full dinner menu and a renowned salad bar. It provides private dining for events and serves cocktails in a casual atmosphere.

Brite Spot 1

Bar on Poplar Street in Hurley with beer, pizza, pull tabs, a laundromat, and dog wash under one roof. Hosts occasional live music events.

The Velveteen Plum

Wausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, offering elevated-casual dining with bold Latin flavors, eclectic wines, and stunning views of Rib Mountain.

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.

Meggie's Manitowish Waters

An Asian-influenced restaurant in a historic 1927 building on the shore of Vance Lake, serving house-made sauces and recipes inspired by the owner's travels, with a bar and cocktails. Open Thursday through Sunday evenings.

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.

Winding Trail Grill & Bar

Bar and grill on County Road B in Tomahawk.

Lida's Breakfast & Lunch

A popular breakfast and lunch spot in Minocqua serving freshly prepared meals with classic favorites like fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, and tasty sandwiches, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

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.

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.

Hoop'n Holler Tavern

An iconic snowmobile stop on the northwest corner of Lake Gogebic in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving standout sea salt wings, Reuben sandwiches, and deep-fried walleye with craft beers on tap and lakeside outdoor seating. Also has an RV park with eight campsites.

Fibbers Bar and Restaurant

Casual lakeside restaurant on Big St. Germain Lake open year-round, known for Friday fish fry, prime rib, broasted chicken, and an outdoor deck with lake views.

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.

Forestry Tap & Axe

High-end taproom near Minocqua with 20 craft beers on tap, three axe-throwing lanes, gourmet pizzas, shuffleboard, pool, and big-screen TVs for game days.

The Munch Bar & Tacos

Heart Breakers

Bar and grill in Antigo renowned for its Friday fish fry with expertly prepared baked and fried fish, plus steaks and a gorgonzola-topped tenderloin.

Leif's Cafe

For over 20 years this locally owned diner has been serving American classics & skillet specials.

Twin Pines Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on County Highway C near Rhinelander.

Marina Bar

Bar named Marina Bar.

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.

Chellis Street Pub

Manny's Parkside

Restaurant named Manny's Parkside.

Casa Mexicana Rhinelander

Family-friendly Mexican restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander established in 2001, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, seafood, vegetarian, and gluten-free options with a La Cantina Bar for cocktails and game days.