Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

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Boulder Beer Bar

Iconic Boulder Junction bar since 1948, now under Aberdeen Kitchens ownership, serving scratch-made burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, homemade soups, and a popular Friday fish fry with a full bar and games for all ages.

Old Style Bar & Grill

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

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.

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.

Timmys Holiday Corner

Restaurant operating under the name Timmys Holiday Corner.

Richard's Restaurant & Bar

Family-owned supper club serving homemade recipes for over 35 years, known for steak dinners, Friday fish fry, and Saturday prime rib buffet.

Crickets Pub & Cafe

Willow Wood Lodge

Bar on Willow Dam Road in Hazelhurst near Minocqua.

The Mint Cafe

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

Gina's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant offering takeaway service.

The Local Press Deli

Sandwich shop and deli serving pressed sandwiches and deli items.

9 Mile All Sport Resort

Year-round campground and recreation resort in White Lake bordering the Nicolet National Forest, with 65 full hook-up sites, ATV and horse trail access, a restaurant and lounge, and fishing on 50 nearby lakes.

Nacho's Mexican Grill | Tomahawk

Mexican restaurant in Tomahawk serving Mexican cuisine.

Happy Daze

Wausau On Water (WOW Family Entertainment Center)

Casual venue inside an arcade offering pub fare such as burgers, plus patio seating & water views.

Bootleggers

Los Portales

A Mexican restaurant in a turquoise building on Minocqua's town square, serving a wide menu of tacos, fajitas, burritos, and seafood dishes with fresh chips, salsa, and house-made guacamole.

Floyd's Timber Tavern

Glass & Grain House

Husband-and-wife-run bar and bakery in Wausau offering over 100 craft beers and ciders on tap alongside a rotating menu of house-baked treats, games, and good vibes.

Eagle Cafe

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

Tomahawk Sports Bar & Grill

Sports bar and grill on Tomahawk Avenue in downtown Tomahawk.

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.

Kaig Stand

A sports bar on Highway 70 in St. Germain with daily specials, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, a volleyball league, pool, and darts, conveniently located on snowmobile and ATV trails. Open daily noon to 2 AM.

Mosinee Brewing Company

A craft brewery and taproom in downtown Mosinee featuring over 16 tap beers, an outdoor beer garden, and event rental space. Open Tuesday through Saturday with extended hours on weekends.

Lakeside Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Opi's Pine Isle

The Boathouse

American restaurant and bar serving food and drinks.

Matt's 101 Pub

A lively pub in the heart of Wausau serving cold beer, cocktails, wings, pizza, and nachos with live music and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Known for the coldest beer in town.

Black Bear Bar & Grill

Rustic log building bar and grill built in 1947 on Highway 70, with a casual family atmosphere, game room, seasonal tiki bar, outdoor dining along Shishebogama Creek, playground, and 12 TVs for watching sports. Open year-round.

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.

Forestry Tap & Axe

High-end taproom near Minocqua with 20 craft beers on tap, three axe-throwing lanes, gourmet pizzas, shuffleboard, pool, and big-screen TVs for game days.

Smokey's Restaurant and Supper Club

Relaxed fine dining supper club nestled among soaring pines, known for prime steaks, wild-caught Canadian walleye, Alaskan salmon, and piano music during dinner.

Pine Lake Lodge

Lakeside lodge with restaurant and bar overlooking Pine Lake north of Mercer, serving steaks, prime rib, and a popular Friday fish fry with cabin rentals available.

Bowling Center Bar & Grill-Banquet Center

Bowling center with bar and grill at Northstar Lanes in Antigo, featuring 16 bowling lanes, a full food menu with in-house pulled pork BBQ, 18 taps including craft beers, and a banquet center for up to 400 guests.

Claridge Clubhouse

Bar and event venue offering lounge seating, nightclub atmosphere, and banquet hall facilities.

Three Coins Dining Room at Holiday Acres

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

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.

Branding Iron Steakhouse & saloon

Steakhouse and saloon on Silver Street in Hurley serving freshly cut steaks and burgers, gyros carved off the spit, pastas, and margaritas on tap. Known for Tuesday taco bar and Friday fish fry.

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.

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.

Bull Falls Brewing Co.

Craft brewery and taproom on East Thomas Street, reopened under new ownership in 2025 after the original Bull Falls Brewery (Wausau's oldest craft brewery, est. 2007) closed in 2024. Features a biergarten and traditional European-style lagers and ales.

Thirsty Whale

Family restaurant and bar called Thirsty Whale.

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.

Eddie B's White Spruce Inn

An extensive menu of American comfort classics with ample patio seating overlooking the water.

Rhinelander Taproom

Bar serving drinks, with Rhinelander branding, operating as a taproom and restaurant.

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.

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.