Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

32 South Bar & Grill

Bar and grill located 2 miles east of Three Lakes near the golf course, known for burgers, homemade pizza, fish tacos, and all-day fish fry on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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.

The Pinery Coffee Co.

Specialty coffee shop and roaster in downtown Wausau, roasting beans on-site. Donates a percentage of proceeds to a different local nonprofit each month.

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.

T Murtaugh's Pub And Eatery

Traditional Irish pub in downtown Minocqua, home of the famous Reuben sandwich. Serves deli-style and grilled sandwiches with an all-you-can-eat Friday fish fry.

Wausau Mine Company

Family-friendly spot styled as a gold-mine shaft featuring Italian & American fare plus a game room.

Pea Patch Motel & Saloon

Unpretentious rooms in a saloon-style venue featuring a lively bar & restaurant.

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.

Holiday Cafe

A Woodruff breakfast and lunch cafe known for homemade dishes including stuffed French toast, fish fry with fresh baked rolls, and hand-battered fish, with friendly service and reasonable prices.

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.

Tower Cafe

Cafe in downtown Wausau serving New York City bagels flown in fresh, specialty coffee, wraps, paninis, and smoothies. Features rotating local artwork.

Rhinelander Dina Mia Pizza

Pizza restaurant in Rhinelander serving pizza.

Birch Lake Bar & Resort

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.

Johnny's Bar & Grill

A family-owned bar and grill on Highway 51 in Mercer serving made-from-scratch soups, gyros off the spit, the signature Oriental Beef sandwich, and a popular Friday fish fry in a Northwoods atmosphere.

Rosati’s Pizza

Pizza restaurant serving pizza and related fare.

Gina's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant offering takeaway service.

Bauer's Dam Resort

Family-owned bar, grill, and lakeside resort on Lower Buckatabon Lake in Conover, operating for over 50 years. Known for homemade soups, specialty burgers, chicken pot pie, and pizza, with a deck overlooking the lake.

Linda’s Truckstop

Truck stop restaurant serving meals to travelers and truckers.

Loading Zone Eatery

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

Racks and Rods

Bar on County Highway C in Rhinelander.

The BAR

Bar on Lakeview Avenue in Mercer.

Otto's Beer & Brat Garden

German restaurant serving beer and bratwurst.

Ciao

Italian restaurant in downtown Wausau specializing in homemade pasta, fresh seafood, oysters, and craft cocktails, with an impressive wine list.

CT's Deli LLC

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

Sawmill Brewing Company

Community craft brewery in a renovated 1940s DNR Ranger Station, with 16 taps of house-brewed beer using locally sourced ingredients, including their bestselling Rip Saw Irish Ale.

Aberdeen Restaurant & Bar

Casual Northwoods dining in a log lodge overlooking the Manitowish Waters chain of lakes, serving steaks, ribs, walleye, and Friday fish fry with sunset views from the screened porch and patio.

Eagle Cafe

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

Twin Pines Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on County Highway C near Rhinelander.

Black Forest Pub & Grille

Historic pub and grille established in 1934, designed after the beer gardens of Germany's Black Forest. Serves traditional German fare made from scratch alongside steaks, burgers, pizza, and decadent desserts.

Timekeeper Distillery

Craft distillery and lounge in Wausau's iconic 1901 Milwaukee Road Train Depot, specializing in hand-crafted vodka, gin, bourbon, whiskey, brandy, and signature cocktails.

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.

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.

Chanticleer Inn

This homey inn offers various units with patios or decks, plus 2 beaches, an eatery & boat rentals.

Papa Dave's Pizzeria

Cash-only pizzeria on Silver Street making fresh dough daily for hand-tossed pizzas, pizza fries, and Italian specials like gnocchi with meatballs.

The Buck-A-Neer

Classic Wisconsin supper club in Stratford since 1973, housed in a former blacksmith shop. Known for prime rib, steaks, and one of Central Wisconsin's largest fresh salad bars.

Smokin’ J’s Smokehouse Bar/Grill

Smokehouse bar serving southern-style smoked meats including burnt ends, pig shots, smoked queso, and sweet smokey wings in downtown Crandon's iconic Ducks Bar building.

Three Lakes Winery

Wisconsin's second-oldest winery, making award-winning cranberry and fruit wines since 1972. Tasting room is housed in an 1880 Chicago & Northwestern train depot in downtown Three Lakes.

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.

Juliett

A craft cocktail bar in downtown Wausau opened in 2024, featuring hand-crafted cocktails with hand-cut clear ice, zero-proof options, and a curated wine and beer list in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere.

Yeti's Drive-In

American drive-in fast food restaurant.

Beaver's Resort

Full-service resort on Lake of the Falls near Mercer with a bar and grill, cabin rentals, boat ramp, campsites, and Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. Located on snowmobile trail 12 with ATV trail access.

J J's

A bar on Eli Avenue in Bessemer, Michigan.

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.

Aurora Borealis Restaurant

American restaurant in Manitowish Waters, WI serving breakfast, lunch, and ice cream.

Auntie Ray's Coffee House

Coffee house in downtown Merrill opened in 2021, serving lattes, seasonal specials, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods with over 100 seats, a patio, and a cozy mix of bright and moody seating areas.

Around The Corner Pub

Bar and grill on Railroad Street in Mercer, located right on the ATV/UTV and snowmobile trail, known for broasted chicken, the Pub Burger, the Olive Burger, homemade soups, and friendly service.

Ken's Country Bar

A country bar on County Road G outside Rhinelander.