Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Tower Cafe

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

Dawn's Never Inn

The Alley Lanes & Tavern

Bowling alley and bar offering lanes and tavern-style drinks.

Held's Bar

Rigoni's Inn

Family-owned bar and restaurant for over 89 years with a fourth-generation owner, famous for its Friday fish fry served for over 70 years and Italian-American dinner buffets.

Sayner Pub

Bar and restaurant serving pizza and American food, with a sports bar atmosphere.

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.

El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant

Casual Mexican restaurant in Minocqua known for its tasty tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, with a vegetarian-friendly menu and outdoor seating.

Log Cabin Cafe

A Crandon community staple for over 89 years, serving hearty American breakfast and lunch classics in a vintage diner setting with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Lost & Found

A bar on Nimikon Street in Montreal, Wisconsin.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

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.

The Chocolate Cafe

Family-owned cafe in downtown Wausau specializing in rich European drinking chocolates, Belgian imports, gelato, espresso drinks, and chocolate fondue. Opened February 2024.

Winding Trail Grill & Bar

Bar and grill on County Road B in Tomahawk.

Rhinelander Taproom

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

Wt Silverado

Bar on North 4th Street in Tomahawk.

River's Edge

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

Norrie Club

Community sports club and neighborhood bar established in 1932, featuring a welcoming atmosphere, affordable drinks, and sports viewing adjacent to Jake Randa Memorial Field.

Flick’s Resort, Bar & Grill

Flick’s Resort, Bar & Grill in Rhinelander, WI, combines a serene lakeside retreat with vibrant dining offerings, featuring locally sourced dishes in a comfortable setting.

Manny's Parkside

Restaurant named Manny's Parkside.

Heart II Bar & Grill

Popular Northwoods bar and grill on Highway 70 in Woodruff known for generous portions, Friday fish fry, and a cozy atmosphere with log accents and mounted trophies.

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.

Waters Edge Lodge

Lodge restaurant near Crandon serving brunch and meals.

Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill

Easygoing tavern with a rustic bar offering typical pub grub & draft beer, plus pool & darts.

The Flame Bar and Grill

Reimagined sports bar in downtown Lac du Flambeau with 40 years of smoked meats experience. Known for pizza, wings, burgers, and must-try Indian Fry Bread with honey butter.

Hoop'n Holler Tavern

An iconic snowmobile stop on the northwest corner of Lake Gogebic in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving standout sea salt wings, Reuben sandwiches, and deep-fried walleye with craft beers on tap and lakeside outdoor seating. Also has an RV park with eight campsites.

Tom's Country Cafe

Family-owned cafe in Mercer serving home-cooked breakfast and lunch daily with friendly service and reasonable prices.

Pizza Ranch

Buffet restaurant serving pizza and chicken.

Den-O's Sports Bar

Some Nerve Brewing Company

Husband-and-wife-owned microbrewery and taphouse serving pints and sampler flights of house-brewed beer in a cozy, dog-friendly setting where guests can watch wildlife through the bay window.

A&W Restaurant

Family-friendly fast food restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander serving A&W classics including 100% beef burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, Coney dogs, cheese curds, and signature root beer floats. Open daily 10 AM to 10 PM.

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.

The Outpost

Year-round breakfast and lunch cafe in Presque Isle on the snowmobile trail, known for biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict, and fresh cinnamon rolls.

White Stag Inn

Steakhouse restaurant.

Wiisini-Daa

Restaurant near Crandon named for the Ojibwe word meaning 'Let's Eat,' connected to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community.

Moonlighting

A sports bar on Thayer Street in Rhinelander with pool and darts.

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.

The Twilight Supper Club and Sandman Lounge

1940s hangout with American fare, a salad bar & traditional cocktails, plus nightly music.

The Daily Grind

Popular coffee shop in Eagle River serving Colectivo espresso, Lotus Energy drinks, breakfast, lunch, acai bowls, and locally made bakery items.

Linda’s Truckstop

Truck stop restaurant serving meals to travelers and truckers.

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.

Kin & Kind

A friendly neighborhood beer bar on Grand Avenue with the largest selection of canned craft beverages in the Wausau area, offering over 100 beers in a plant-filled, coffeehouse-style space with trivia, bingo, and food trucks.

Rosati’s Pizza

Pizza restaurant serving pizza and related fare.

Lucy's Lunchbox

A beloved breakfast and lunch spot in Eagle River named after the owner's mother, serving wholesome home cooking with specialties like homemade corned beef hash and biscuits and gravy, all made to order with fresh ingredients.

The Local Press Deli

Sandwich shop and deli serving pressed sandwiches and deli items.

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.

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.

Tricia's Bistro

Cozy cafe inside Tricia's Treasures gift shop in Crandon, serving panini sandwiches, salads, espresso drinks, and smoothies. Rated #1 restaurant in Crandon on Tripadvisor.