Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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.

Clearview Supper Club

Historic supper club on Big St. Germain Lake established in 1918, known for prime rib, Friday fish fry, classic cocktails, and a nostalgic log interior.

McGregor's Blink Bonnie Supper Club

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

Cleveland's Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge

Simple accommodations in a relaxed lodge close to a lake, offering a restaurant/bar & free parking.

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.

Sammy Jr's.

Bar on Coon Street in Rhinelander.

Sand Lake Pub

Year-round pub on the snowmobile trail surrounded by three lakes, known for walleye, cod, and perch fish fry, pork loin sandwiches, and annual fishing derbies.

Hong Kong Buffet

Chinese buffet restaurant serving Chinese cuisine.

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.

The Mint Cafe

Old-fashioned American comfort food served in a cozy room with retro details, booths & paneling.

The Bear Trap Inn

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

Beach's Steaks & Spirits

Bar and restaurant on US-8 Business near Crandon serving steaks, burgers, broasted chicken, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with outdoor seating.

Yum Yum Bowl

Restaurant on Highway 70 in Eagle River.

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.

Nacho's Mexican Grill | Tomahawk

Mexican restaurant in Tomahawk serving Mexican cuisine.

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

Whitetail Inn

Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.

Three Coins Dining Room at Holiday Acres

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

Lida's Breakfast & Lunch

A popular breakfast and lunch spot in Minocqua serving freshly prepared meals with classic favorites like fluffy pancakes, hearty omelets, and tasty sandwiches, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

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.

Lake Tom Tap House and Patio bar

A Northwoods bar on Bradley Street in Lake Tomahawk with a full-service outdoor patio, hand-pattied burgers, homemade pizza, fish fry, live music, and flat screens for watching the game.

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.

Smugglers Lounge

Longtime Eagle River dive bar dubbed the Horseradish King, famous for smashed burgers, homemade horseradish, pizza, and daily specials.

Heart of the North

A Mercer favorite for over 60 years, Heart of the North serves specialty burgers, fresh seafood, steaks, and homemade soups in a quaint old-time Northwoods atmosphere, with weekly specials including Tuesday Italian night and Friday fish fry.

Mary's Hangout

A bar on South Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

The Hazelhurst Pub

Northwoods bar and grill right off Highway 51 and the Bearskin Trail in Hazelhurst, established in 2008. Known for outstanding pizza, burgers, and Wisconsin cheese curds.

Pizza Ranch

Buffet restaurant serving pizza and chicken.

Pinewood Supper Club

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

Rockin Robin's

Bar on Highway 52 in Wabeno.

Taphouse

Bar on Edison Street in Antigo.

Olde Suffolk Ale House

Casual Italian-American dining in a historic downtown Ironwood building since 2005, featuring Friday pan-fried tilapia, Saturday prime rib, and a selection of draft imports.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

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

The Hillside Tavern & Grill

Restaurant and bar serving pizza and grill items.

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.

Pit Stop Bar & Grill

Local bar and grill in Bessemer serving comfort food including hand-made patty melts, burgers, and fried fish in a cozy setting with a fireplace and big-screen TVs.

Outboards Bar & Grill

Family-friendly restaurant on the Wisconsin River with a large patio for watching summer water ski shows, serving scratch-made burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and Friday fish fry.

Yukon 51

Bar on US Highway 51 in Hurley.

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Eagle River Roasters

Small-batch artisan coffee roastery and coffee house in Eagle River with specialty drinks, cafe sandwiches, a drive-thru, and free WiFi.

Murmuring Waters Lodge

A Northwoods bar and grill on Lost Lake in St. Germain since the 1920s, offering pub fare, daily specials, and fish fry with lake views and snowmobile trail access.

White Oak Grill

Upscale restaurant at Chippewa Retreat Resort on Lake Manitowish, serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and scratch-made pastas in a rustic lodge with a 1933 Art Deco bar.

The Morgue Coffee Co.

Coffee shop inside Northland Music Center in downtown Rhinelander, housed in the original 1925 Hildebrand Furniture and Undertaking Store building. Serves specialty coffee, energy drinks, and teas.

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.

Pine Cone Cafe

Family-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Land O' Lakes serving hearty skillets, omelets, and daily specials, home of the Ultimate Breakfast Challenge with a 12-egg skillet.

Blue Willow Cafe

Family-style diner on the west side of Wausau serving breakfast all day, known for country fried steak, oversized pancakes, homemade pie, and huge portions in a cozy northwoods atmosphere. Open Monday through Saturday.

Tilly’s

Organic and locally sourced breakfast and lunch cafe in downtown Rhinelander, serving Ruby Coffee Roasters espresso, Rishi teas, and a scratch-made seasonal menu.

Wolff's River Inn

Family-owned Wisconsin supper club in Elcho since 1973, known for exceptional prime rib, steaks, fish fry, and old-fashioneds in a classic bar-side ordering format.

Artisan Oven