Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.
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Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods
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Van Acre
Upscale-casual restaurant inside Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, serving wood-fired steaks, seasonal small plates, and creative cocktails. Features fireside booths and seasonal igloo dining.
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.
Chanticleer Inn
This homey inn offers various units with patios or decks, plus 2 beaches, an eatery & boat rentals.
Era Cafe Arbor Vitae
ERA Café Arbor Vitae offers breakfast and brunch served all day, alongside handcrafted burgers, wraps, melts, and salads.
Brew's Pub Inc
Sports bar and pub on County Highway B in Land O' Lakes, right on snowmobile trail #6, featuring hand-pattied burgers, pickle fries, Friday fish fry, and multiple large-screen TVs for watching games.
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.
Whitetail Inn
Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.
Aiello's On Wall Street
Sandwich shop located on Wall Street in Eagle River, WI.
The Loop Hole LLC
Bar and grill on County L near Tomahawk.
The Shillelagh
Irish pub in Manitowish Waters serving traditional fare like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and world-class Reubens. Live music, Friday fish fry, and an annual Irish Fest.
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.
Rosati’s Pizza
Pizza restaurant serving pizza and related fare.
McGregor's Blink Bonnie Supper Club
Long-standing, rustic establishment offering steaks & traditional American dishes in a cozy setting.
Iron Nugget
Family-friendly bar & American kitchen offering hearty dishes & craft beer in a warm atmosphere.
Dog 'n Suds
Fast food restaurant operating under the Dog 'n Suds brand, known for hot dogs and root beer.
TNT Nutrition
Nutrition-focused restaurant.
The Jailhouse saloon
Bar and grill on Lake Creek Road near Rhinelander.
Wish Steakhouse
Classic American steaks, chops & seafood pair with craft beer & whiskey in unpretentious digs.
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.
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.
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.
Brown Street 151
Upscale restaurant at 151 North Brown Street in Rhinelander serving steaks, shrimp, pork schnitzel, and brick oven pizzas with an extensive wine list and specialty cocktails. Open Thursday through Saturday by reservation.
House Of Dogs
Hot dog restaurant serving American food.
Oliva’s at Gulliver's Landing
Nautically themed restaurant on Lake Wausau serving seafood, steaks, and pastas with panoramic lake views, opened in 2025 by the team behind Carmelo's.
Beachcomber Lounge
Lakeside lounge at Clear Lake Inn & Resort known for one of the best fish fries in the Northwoods, served Thursdays and Fridays grilled over open flame or fried. Also features homemade pizza, shrimp and steak dinners, and specialty blender drinks.
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.
Dee Dee’s Diner
Family restaurant named Dee Dee's Diner.
The Velveteen Plum
Wausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, offering elevated-casual dining with bold Latin flavors, eclectic wines, and stunning views of Rib Mountain.
Wiisini-Daa
Restaurant near Crandon named for the Ojibwe word meaning 'Let's Eat,' connected to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community.
CT's Deli LLC
Deli and sandwich shop also serving as a wine bar and bar.
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.
The Lazy Ace Saloon
The Northwoods' only true smokehouse BBQ bar, in Mercer since 1937. Serves scratch-made smoked meats from 40+ years of original recipes, plus homemade pizza. On snowmobile and ATV trails.
Friendship House Family Restaurant
Low-key, rustic outpost serving classic family-friendly American dishes from eggs to burgers.
Heart Breakers
Bar and grill in Antigo renowned for its Friday fish fry with expertly prepared baked and fried fish, plus steaks and a gorgonzola-topped tenderloin.
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.
Last Resort on Lily River
A bar and grill on the Lily River near Pickerel in Crandon area.
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge
A restaurant on South Lake Avenue in Crandon with family dining and American fare.
Pickles Bar & Grill LLC
Laid-back bar and grill and 2024 winner of the Wisconsin Beef Council's Best Burger in Wisconsin, located on ATV and snowmobile routes near Hazelhurst.
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.
The Mint Cafe
Old-fashioned American comfort food served in a cozy room with retro details, booths & paneling.
Muskies Bar & Grill
A modern tavern in downtown Mercer with corrugated metal walls, a cozy fireplace, live music, and a menu featuring burgers, garlic cheese curds, and a beloved fish fry.
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.
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.
Summer Ice Shanty
Restaurant operating under the name Summer Ice Shanty.
Preuss's Pub
Friendly small-town pub known for having the best burgers in the Minocqua area, with a popular Friday fish fry, homemade Bloody Marys, and outdoor seating.
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.
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.
SKÅL BAR & KITCHEN
Nordic-inspired restaurant serving small plates, dinner bowls, and seasonal desserts made from locally sourced ingredients, with a curated wine list and Nordic-inspired cocktails.
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