Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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.

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.

Racks and Rods

Bar on County Highway C in Rhinelander.

Original 420 Bar & Grill

Self-described upscale dive bar serving cold drinks and great food, known for legendary Friday fish tacos, live music, and Sunday open jam sessions.

Pine Isle Sports Bar & Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

2510 Restaurant

Relaxed local landmark offering a huge American menu plus a deli & bakery with eats for carryout.

Monical's Pizza

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

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.

Gin Mill

Bar named Gin Mill.

NORTHSTAR LANES

Bowling alley and entertainment center with 16 lanes, a full menu featuring homemade soups and BBQ, 18 craft beer taps, a game room, and a banquet center for up to 400 guests.

Dawn's Never Inn

Green Table Market

Up North Nutrition

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

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.

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.

Log Cabin Cafe

A Crandon community staple for over 89 years, serving hearty American breakfast and lunch classics in a vintage diner setting with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Rhinelander Family Restaurant

Hometown family diner established in 2018 serving breakfast and lunch with daily specials, homemade soups, Friday fish fry, and Saturday fried chicken.

Eagle Baking Company

Family-run bakery in downtown Eagle River for over 20 years, specializing in homemade kringles, pastries, sandwich baskets on house-baked bread, and custom wedding cakes.

Charlie's Lake Metonga Resort Restaurant

Restaurant and bar on the shore of Lake Metonga serving Friday fish fry, Sunday brunch, and fine dining in the evenings, with a tiki bar, firepit, and seasonal outdoor seating.

The BAR

Bar on Lakeview Avenue in Mercer.

Club Denoyer

Pizza restaurant.

Five One Bar & Grill

DJ's Northwoods Family Restaurant

Family-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Saint Germain rated #1 on TripAdvisor, known for fluffy pancakes, homemade dishes, and friendly service.

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.

The Tiny Tap

Bar operating under the name The Tiny Tap.

Hoggie Doggie's

Hot dog and sandwich restaurant.

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.

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.

Linda’s Truckstop

Truck stop restaurant serving meals to travelers and truckers.

Aftershock Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lenard Street in Wausau with fish fry, burgers, pool, darts, bags, outdoor patio, and a banquet hall available for private events. Opens daily at 2 PM (noon on weekends).

Hodag Bites

A restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander.

Floyd's Timber Tavern

Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge

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

El Tarasco

Lake Tomahawk Village Cafe & Pub

A small-town cafe on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk serving breakfast and lunch all day with homemade comfort food, popular Friday all-you-can-eat haddock fish fry, and acclaimed Bloody Marys.

The Clubhouse

Bar and grill on 1st Avenue in Woodruff.

Happy Daze

Cafe Sonder

Family-run cafe serving homemade breakfast and lunch with house-made baked goods, Colectivo coffee, espresso drinks, Rishi teas, and fresh fruit smoothies. Known for generous portions and the popular breakfast burrito.

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.

Northwestern Hotel

Restaurant operating under the name Northwestern Hotel.

Great Escape Bar & Resort

Lakeside bar and grill on North Twin Lake in Phelps with cabin rentals, homemade pizza, broasted chicken, Friday fish fry, and snowmobile trail access in winter.

The Pickle Jar

Cafe in Wausau.

Melanie Mae’s Stage Stop

A family-owned restaurant in downtown Land O' Lakes serving homemade pizzas, pasta, calzones, meatball sandwiches, and wings in a rustic, charming setting with outdoor seating and a Soda Saloon.

Red Canoe Coffee & Cocktails

St. Germain's first coffee and espresso bar, serving lattes, frappes, pastries, and savory paninis by day, and hand-crafted cocktails in the evening.

Knotty Barrel Supper Club

A waterfront supper club overlooking Lake Minocqua, celebrating classic Wisconsin supper club traditions with craft Old Fashioneds, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, a salad bar, and exceptional service.

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.

Knocker's Pizza Company Inc.

A St. Germain favorite serving homemade pizza, soups, salads, chili, and over 20 deli sandwiches and burgers, including the famous Big Pig BLT with a pound of bacon. Features Friday fish fry, a game room, and gluten-free options.

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.