Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Doogie's Dugout

Old Style Bar & Grill

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

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.

Breakfast Bear

Breakfast and lunch restaurant near Rib Mountain open daily 7 AM to 3 PM, featuring creative dishes like blueberry jalapeno jam on chicken and waffles, heirloom tomato omelets, and craft burgers with views of Rib Mountain.

Bucko's Saloon

Saloon on Silver Street in Hurley with a full bar, pool table, jukebox, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating. Open 7 days a week.

Pine & Pour Coffee Company

Coffee shop on Wall Street in Eagle River.

Rustic Pines Pub

Northwoods bar on Highway 70 near Minocqua.

Veeser's Wild Rose Pub & Grill

Pub and grill on County Road W in Wabeno near Crandon.

Heart II Bar & Grill

Popular Northwoods bar and grill on Highway 70 in Woodruff known for generous portions, Friday fish fry, and a cozy atmosphere with log accents and mounted trophies.

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.

Moonlighting

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

Five One Bar & Grill

Los Magueyes

Antigo's newest Mexican restaurant, part of a seven-location Wisconsin chain, serving authentic Mexican fare including ACP Texano and daily specials in a clean, colorful setting.

Blind Pig NW (Northwoods)

Northwoods bar and restaurant on the Rhinelander Chain of Lakes along Highway 47, accessible by boat via Boom Lake and right on the snowmobile trail. Known for fish fry, BBQ pizza, and an outdoor bar with big screen for watching games.

The Pizza Haven

Pizza restaurant serving pizza.

Pine Isle Sports Bar & Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

El Tequila

Toad in the Hole

Tiny scratch-made brunch spot in Eagle River seating just 20, using farm-to-table ingredients from local suppliers. Open Wednesday-Saturday, first come first served.

Eats and Treats

Restaurant serving food and treats.

McGregor's Blink Bonnie Supper Club

Long-standing, rustic establishment offering steaks & traditional American dishes in a cozy setting.

Pinewood Supper Club

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

Some Nerve Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned microbrewery and taphouse serving pints and sampler flights of house-brewed beer in a cozy, dog-friendly setting where guests can watch wildlife through the bay window.

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.

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.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

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.

Cool Beans Froyo Cafe

Cozy cafe in Rhinelander offering Stone Creek coffee, self-serve frozen yogurt with a toppings bar, Lotus drinks, and pizza, opened in 2025.

Shamrock Pub N' Eatery

Award-winning upscale pub serving creative Northwoods fare for over 50 years, known for pressure-fried chicken, flatbreads, Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib.

Mary's Hangout

A bar on South Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

Rigoni's Bakery

Family-owned bakery operating since 1972, known for from-scratch baked goods, famous pasties, fresh donuts, cookies, breads, and great coffee in downtown Ironwood.

Three Coins Dining Room at Holiday Acres

American restaurant operating as part of the Holiday Acres resort or property.

Yum Yum Bowl

Restaurant on Highway 70 in Eagle River.

Willow Wood Lodge

Bar on Willow Dam Road in Hazelhurst near Minocqua.

Forward Beverage Co

Wisconsin's own nonalcoholic cocktail taproom in downtown Wausau, crafting soft cocktails and social seltzers from real fruit juice and natural extracts, including their signature In-Fashioned.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

BB Jack's Antigo

Pizza and sandwich restaurant in Antigo with a 30-year-old handmade pizza recipe, established in 1982 by the Stimac family. Serves thin crust pizza, sandwiches, and other casual fare.

Munchies to Go!

A casual takeout spot in downtown Lac du Flambeau serving sandwiches, hot dogs, and snacks at reasonable prices, with in-store pickup available.

Bank Club Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley, in operation for over 35 years, conveniently located by ATV and snowmobile trails. Known for burgers and a full bar.

Kin & Kind

A friendly neighborhood beer bar on Grand Avenue with the largest selection of canned craft beverages in the Wausau area, offering over 100 beers in a plant-filled, coffeehouse-style space with trivia, bingo, and food trucks.

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.

Little Brown Jug

A beloved Minocqua dive bar where patrons staple dollar bills to the walls and ceiling, open seven days a week year-round with live music nightly, ice-cold beer from an old ice cream freezer, and a deck for outdoor seating.

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.

Chellis Street Pub

Reds Country Inn Bar & Grill

Scratch kitchen serving farm-to-table breakfast, steaks, and seafood with craft cocktails and bourbons for over three decades, rated one of the top restaurants in Pickerel.

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.

Sorge's DayBreak Diner

Family-owned breakfast and lunch diner in Three Lakes since 2020, serving fresh-made food with small-town charm, known for crispy Friday fish fry and hearty breakfast wraps and skillets.

The Heid Out Bar and Grill

Prohibition-era-inspired bar and grill in Eagle River serving classic burgers, hearty sandwiches, thin crust Chicago Tavern pizza, and craft cocktails.

Boulder Junction Coffee Company

Locally owned cafe on Main Street in Boulder Junction serving Colectivo coffee, espresso drinks, Lotus Energy drinks, scratch-made baked goods, breakfast burritos, and grilled cheese with free WiFi.