Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Cross Country Bar & Grill

3rd Shift Pub

Bar located in Rhinelander, WI.

Bottoms Up Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lake Alice in Tomahawk with a beautiful outdoor patio and boat landing, serving comfort food including 14 oz baked haddock, with pool, darts, and shuffleboard. Open 7 days a week.

The Guide's Inn

American and European fine dining restaurant.

Mary Kate's Wine Bar

Wine bar serving wine and drinks.

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.

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.

Uncommon Pints

Bar on Brown Boulevard in Rothschild near Wausau.

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.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

Lodgelike sports bar with billiards, darts & some arcade games, plus a 9-hole miniature golf course.

Nevermore on Third Bar & Grille

Gothic Victorian-themed gastropub inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, featuring gourmet sliders, shareable plates, craft cocktails, and live music in an atmospheric setting with exposed tin walls and velvet curtains.

Harrison's Pub and Grill

Pub and grill serving American food and drinks.

Lil' Ole Winemaker Shoppe

A downtown Wausau wine shop since 2001 offering over 40 handcrafted wine varieties, a tasting bar, pet-friendly outdoor patio, gift shop, and free beer and wine making workshops.

Boiling Springs Tavern

Welcoming tavern and bar on County Road G in Pelican Lake, accessible by ATV, car, or horseback, serving burgers, pizza, Friday fish fry, and homemade soups with live music on weekends and rooms available upstairs.

Kylies Kaffiene bar

A small coffee bar inside Reincarnation Resale in Rhinelander, serving Lotus drinks, mochas, lattes, frappes, matcha, fruit tea, and ice cream.

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Low-key, rustic outpost serving classic family-friendly American dishes from eggs to burgers.

The Garage

Bar on Morning Glory Lane near Wausau.

Burks Bar

Relaxed neighborhood bar on Stewart Avenue in Wausau featuring craft beer, cocktails, food, TV sports, and outdoor seating. Open daily.

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.

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.

Riverstone Brewing Co.

Brewpub with an onsite 10-barrel brewhouse, Iron Bison Whiskey Bar, and in/outdoor tiki bar, offering craft beers brewed by World Brewing Academy-trained brewmasters paired with a full dining menu.

Big Daddy's

Self-described "Burger Happiness Emporium, Air Conditioned Cocktail Lounge, and Pizzeria" in downtown Rhinelander. Known for gourmet burgers (including the signature Jack Burger), made-to-order pizza, and scratch-made appetizers with full food menu until last call.

Rockin Robin's

Bar on Highway 52 in Wabeno.

Pack Em Inn

Bar on North Lake Avenue in downtown Crandon.

Jamie's Java

A drive-through coffee shop in St. Germain offering over 60 assorted hot and cold beverages, espresso drinks, Lotus energy drinks, baked goods including cranberry scones and cinnamon rolls, plus gifts. Open weekday mornings.

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.

Northern Exposure

Bar and restaurant established in 2001 serving homemade pizza, breakfast and dinner buffets, and daily specials including Friday night fish fry, with pool and darts available.

Ullman's Ding-A-Ling Supper Club

Beloved Northwoods supper club south of Mercer with white linen service, known for ribs, steaks, Friday fish fry, and classic after-dinner drinks like the Pink Squirrel. Reservations essential.

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.

Ohde's Tiki Bar

Tropical-themed outdoor tiki bar attached to Pub N Prime Supper Club, serving margaritas and bar food with island-inspired decor and year-round operation.

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.

Rock and Brews

Bar in Wabeno on Highway 32.

Homestead On 52

A historic venue eight miles east of Wausau with over 100 years of history, originally founded in 1878. Now a rustic bar and grill with a ballroom for events, weddings, and parties, serving burgers, homemade pizzas, and weekly specials including Friday fish fry.

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.

Banquet on a Bun

Casual sandwich shop in downtown Antigo serving Vienna Beef hot dogs, Chicago-style dogs, Italian beef, burgers, steak sandwiches, and pizza puffs. Open Tuesday through Saturday.

Bear Chasers Lodge Bar &Grill

Lakeside bar and grill on the south shore of Island Lake where snowmobile trails 9 and 11 meet, serving famous burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Also offers lodging rooms, a game room, gas, and a gift shop.

Slo's Pub

Lakeside pub on Big Arbor Vitae Drive welcoming snowmobiles, ATVs, and motorcycles, serving homemade pizzas, Friday fish fry, and Wednesday night specials with lake views.

El Tequila

Marina Bar

Bar named Marina Bar.

The Bear Trap Inn

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

Rodney’s at 436 Main

Rodney’s at 436 Main is located in downtown Presque Isle inside the historic Northeastland Hotel, offering locally sourced ingredients in a warm setting for dining and cocktails.

Chanticleer Inn

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

The Hillside Tavern & Grill

Restaurant and bar serving pizza and grill items.

Summer Ice Shanty

Restaurant operating under the name Summer Ice Shanty.

Dublin's Mimosas

Dublin's Mimosas offers a diverse menu of Irish cuisine and drinks, featuring a variety of beers and whiskeys in a scenic location overlooking North Twin Lake.

Eagle Cafe

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

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.

Mary's Hangout

A bar on South Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.