Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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.

Racks and Rods

Bar on County Highway C in Rhinelander.

Rhinelander Brewing Company

Historic brewery originally founded in 1882, revived in 2009 with a downtown taproom featuring up to 14 rotating taps, including microbrewed craft beers and the famous Rhinelander 'Shorty' 7-ounce bottles.

Yukon 51

Bar on US Highway 51 in Hurley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tucknee Coffee Company

Craft coffeehouse in downtown Wausau known for quality espresso, homemade burritos, scones, and vegan-friendly options. Hosts art, D&D nights, and community events.

Breakwater Restaurant

Family restaurant in Ironwood serving home-cooked meals since 2001, known for specialty burgers, wraps, fish fry, daily specials, and fresh-baked pies. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Chocolate Cafe

Family-owned cafe in downtown Wausau specializing in rich European drinking chocolates, Belgian imports, gelato, espresso drinks, and chocolate fondue. Opened February 2024.

Twin Pines Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on County Highway C near Rhinelander.

Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill

Easygoing tavern with a rustic bar offering typical pub grub & draft beer, plus pool & darts.

CT's Deli LLC

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

Eats and Treats

Restaurant serving food and treats.

Da Bar LLC

Speakeasy

Club 45 Bar & Grill

Family-owned bar and grill in Conover on the snowmobile trail, serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Friday fish fry since 1999.

The Clubhouse

Bar and grill on 1st Avenue in Woodruff.

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.

The Lake House

Cafe on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk.

Winding Trail Grill & Bar

Bar and grill on County Road B in Tomahawk.

Wolf's Den

Newly remodeled bar and grill inside the Great Northern Motel in Mercer with views of Lake San Domingo. Serves hand-pressed burgers, Friday fish fry, and prime rib. On snowmobile and ATV trails.

Knight Gallery

An iconic downtown Rhinelander bar and nightclub operating continuously since 1973, open Friday and Saturday nights with drinks, shots, and food.

Cockatiel's

Bar named Cockatiel's.

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge

A restaurant on South Lake Avenue in Crandon with family dining and American fare.

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.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

Kickback Grill

Bar and grill serving American food and drinks.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Gina's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant offering takeaway service.

The Boathouse

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

Beking Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant in Tomahawk, WI offering dine-in and online ordering for pickup.

Wausau On Water (WOW Family Entertainment Center)

Casual venue inside an arcade offering pub fare such as burgers, plus patio seating & water views.

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.

Boulder Junction Brewing Co.

Nano-brewery and taproom on Main Street in Boulder Junction, brewing small-batch beers including red ale, cream ale, IPA, porter, and Grisette on a 5-barrel system. Features a family-friendly beer garden in summer.

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.

Bob & Randy's Bar

Hometown corner bar and grill on the corner of 6th and Bridge Streets in Wausau, open daily at 7 AM. Home of the EURO pizza with kielbasa, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut, plus burgers, fish, wings, and daily specials.

Tavern on the Loop

Bar and grill on Big Lake Loop Road in Three Lakes.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

Sammy Jr's.

Bar on Coon Street in Rhinelander.

Mary's Hangout

A bar on South Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

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.

Phelps Hillside Restaurant

Year-round bar and restaurant at Phelps Hillside Resort on Lac Vieux Desert, known for prime rib and fish fry with scenic lake views.

Manny's Parkside

Restaurant named Manny's Parkside.

Birchwood Bar & Lodge

Family-owned rustic bar and lodge on Moen Lake in Rhinelander, famous for made-to-order 12-inch pizzas, burgers, fish fry, and cheese curds. Offers lakefront cabin rentals and live entertainment, accessible by boat.

Fisher's Bar & Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.