Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Rocky's Roadhouse

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Never Enough

Neighborhood bar on 4th Avenue in Antigo.

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.

Rosati’s Pizza

Pizza restaurant serving pizza and related fare.

Dive on 45

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.

Sure-Wood Forest Bar & Grill

Bar, grill, and campground on Lake Alice near Tomahawk with 8 lakeside campsites. Serves prime rib, breakfast, and all-you-can-eat wings.

Northern Grounds

Drive-through coffeehouse offering hand-crafted espresso drinks, cold brew, frappes, Lotus Energy fusions, and locally baked pastries.

Tomahawk VFW

VFW post and bar serving as a gathering place for veterans and community members.

The Hillside Tavern & Grill

Restaurant and bar serving pizza and grill items.

The BAR

Bar on Lakeview Avenue in Mercer.

Sheri's Pub N Grub

Cozy Northwoods pub near Lake Curtis offering steaks, seafood, broasted chicken, homemade pizza, and a fresh salad bar, with scenic lake views and a popular Friday fish fry.

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.

BB Jack's Antigo

Pizza and sandwich restaurant in Antigo with a 30-year-old handmade pizza recipe, established in 1982 by the Stimac family. Serves thin crust pizza, sandwiches, and other casual fare.

Truck's Place Restaurant Antigo

Family dining destination in Antigo open daily from 6 AM, offering a diverse menu spanning breakfast, American classics, Mexican cuisine, and Italian specialties with homemade pies.

The Brew Station

Cockatiel's

Bar named Cockatiel's.

Opi's Pine Isle

Rocky Reef Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned 10-barrel brewery established in 2014, offering 12 to 16 hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, and stouts on tap in their Woodruff tasting room.

The Clubhouse

Bar and grill on 1st Avenue in Woodruff.

Papillon's Restaurant

Family and breakfast restaurant serving meals to diners.

Our Place Cafe

Family-run breakfast and lunch diner known for standout Eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, and pancakes, plus weekend all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets.

Dixie's Coffee House

Charming lakeside coffee house on Vance Lake in Manitowish Waters serving locally roasted coffee, paninis, and baked goods, with a deck, dock seating, and direct access to the Heart of Vilas Bike Trail.

Los Magueyes

Antigo's newest Mexican restaurant, part of a seven-location Wisconsin chain, serving authentic Mexican fare including ACP Texano and daily specials in a clean, colorful setting.

Kid's Korner Pizza

Family pizza restaurant offering pizza and sandwiches for dine-in and takeaway.

Rustic Pines Pub

Northwoods bar on Highway 70 near Minocqua.

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

Baked Pizza & Sandwiches

Top-rated pizza and sandwich shop in downtown Crandon with house-made crusts and sauces, fresh veggie toppings, pasta, and handcrafted sodas.

Last Resort on Lily River

A bar and grill on the Lily River near Pickerel in Crandon area.

Chanticleer Inn

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

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.

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.

Nanettes kitchen

Seasonal bakery specializing in gluten-free and traditional baked goods and confections made from scratch in small batches, plus gourmet goodies, pottery, teas, and estate coffees.

Castaways Bar & Grill

Family-friendly bar and grill on the Wisconsin River in Tomahawk, right under the bridge from Lake Mohawksin, with outdoor seating, a private event room with water views, Friday fish fry, burgers, wings, and pizza.

Billy Bob's Sports Bar and Grill

Sports bar and grill near Tomahawk serving homemade burgers, Chicago-style thin pizzas, all-day Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, and Sunday breakfast buffet. Features outdoor patio, 6 plasma TVs, and weekday happy hour.

Sorge's DayBreak Diner

Family-owned breakfast and lunch diner in Three Lakes since 2020, serving fresh-made food with small-town charm, known for crispy Friday fish fry and hearty breakfast wraps and skillets.

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.

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.

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.

River's Edge

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Alice serving handmade burgers, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with German potato salad.

LaCanne's Resort

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.

Animal's

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.

The Retreat Bar

Bar on County Highway W in Presque Isle.

Bushwood Tavern

Cozy Northwoods tavern in Boulder Junction with a John Candy Great Outdoors theme, serving handmade burgers, cheese curds, pulled pork, and fish fry in a welcoming atmosphere.

19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill

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

Winding Trail Grill & Bar

Bar and grill on County Road B in Tomahawk.