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Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Every place to eat & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods — 278 and counting. Filter by cuisine, jump A–Z, or just browse.

Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods

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Eagle Cafe

Eagle Cafe

Eagle River · american

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

Brew's Pub Inc

Brew's Pub Inc

Land O Lakes · bar and grill

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.

Pit Stop Bar & Grill

Pit Stop Bar & Grill

Ironwood · bar and 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.

Wolf's Den

Wolf's Den

Mercer · bar and grill

Newly remodeled bar and grill inside the Great Northern Motel in Mercer with views of Lake San Domingo. Serves hand-pressed burgers, Friday fish fry, and prime rib. On snowmobile and ATV trails.

Aurora Borealis Restaurant

Aurora Borealis Restaurant

Manitowish Waters · restaurant

American restaurant in Manitowish Waters, WI serving breakfast, lunch, and ice cream.

Big Daddy's

Big Daddy's

Rhinelander · american

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.

Casa Mexicana Rhinelander

Casa Mexicana Rhinelander

Rhinelander · mexican

Family-friendly Mexican restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander established in 2001, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, seafood, vegetarian, and gluten-free options with a La Cantina Bar for cocktails and game days.

Pinewood Supper Club

Pinewood Supper Club

Wausau · steakhouse

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

Nacho's Mexican Grill Rhinelander

Nacho's Mexican Grill Rhinelander

Rhinelander · mexican

Family-owned Mexican restaurant offering authentic dishes like stuffed avocados and steak rellenos, with daily specials including margarita Mondays, taco Tuesdays, and seafood Fridays.

Greenhills Log Cabin

Greenhills Log Cabin

Land O Lakes · restaurant

A Conover dining staple since 1933, known for thin, pan, and Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Friday fish boil, and rustic Northwoods decor.

Summer Ice Shanty

Summer Ice Shanty

Woodruff · restaurant

Restaurant operating under the name Summer Ice Shanty.

Club Denoyer

Club Denoyer

Eagle River · restaurant

Pizza restaurant.

Melanie Mae’s Stage Stop

Melanie Mae’s Stage Stop

Land O Lakes · pizza

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.

Spang's Italian Restaurant

Spang's Italian Restaurant

St Germain · italian

Northern Wisconsin's oldest pizzeria, serving homemade Italian and American cuisine since 1972. Known for all-you-can-eat spaghetti and Friday Atlantic cod.

Tilted Loon Saloon

Tilted Loon Saloon

Tomahawk · bar and grill

Lakeside bar and grill on Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, open year-round with fish fry available daily. Accessible by land or lake, with boat and snowmobile gas on-site.

Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar

Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar

Crandon · restaurant

A Crandon institution since 1929 on the Nicolet-Wolf River Scenic Byway, serving breakfast all day, lunch, and Friday fish fry with fresh baked bread, hand-cut steaks, and ten craft beers on tap.

Veeser's Wild Rose Pub & Grill

Veeser's Wild Rose Pub & Grill

Crandon · bar and grill

Pub and grill on County Road W in Wabeno near Crandon.

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Friendship House Family Restaurant

Eagle River · family dining

Low-key, rustic outpost serving classic family-friendly American dishes from eggs to burgers.

Heart II Bar & Grill

Heart II Bar & Grill

Woodruff · bar and 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.

Boulder Beer Bar

Boulder Beer Bar

Boulder Junction · bar and grill

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.

Monical's Pizza

Monical's Pizza

Woodruff · pizza

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

Wish Steakhouse

Wish Steakhouse

Wausau · steakhouse

Classic American steaks, chops & seafood pair with craft beer & whiskey in unpretentious digs.

Rustic Roadhaus

Rustic Roadhaus

Manitowish Waters · bar and grill

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.

Johnny's Bar & Grill

Johnny's Bar & Grill

Mercer · bar and grill

A family-owned bar and grill on Highway 51 in Mercer serving made-from-scratch soups, gyros off the spit, the signature Oriental Beef sandwich, and a popular Friday fish fry in a Northwoods atmosphere.

Fireside Supper Club

Fireside Supper Club

Rhinelander · restaurant

Steaks, seafood & ribs served in an established lakefront restaurant with a cabin-like feel.

Sweetwater Spirits & Resort

Sweetwater Spirits & Resort

Eagle River · bar and grill

Bar, grill, and resort on Duck Lake accessible by car, boat, or snowmobile. Features a large outdoor deck and live music stage with American pub fare.

Yeti's Drive-In

Yeti's Drive-In

Crandon · restaurant

American drive-in fast food restaurant.

Ting's Tamarack Tap

Ting's Tamarack Tap

Lake Tomahawk · american

Bar and grill in Lake Tomahawk serving homemade brick-fired pizzas, burgers, and more with indoor and outdoor seating.

The Munch Bar & Tacos

The Munch Bar & Tacos

Hurley · bar and grill
The Mint Cafe

The Mint Cafe

Wausau · american

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

Smokey's Restaurant and Supper Club

Smokey's Restaurant and Supper Club

Manitowish Waters · american

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

Bauer's Dam Resort

Bauer's Dam Resort

Land O Lakes · restaurant

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.

Marty's Place North

Marty's Place North

Arbor Vitae · american

A classic Northwoods supper club on Highway 51 in Arbor Vitae, operated by the Cady family since 1982, featuring an extensive menu of steaks, seafood, and American favorites with a piano player during dinner and stone fireplaces.

The Flame Bar and Grill

The Flame Bar and Grill

Lac Du Flambeau · american

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.

Pines Cafe

Pines Cafe

Ironwood · breakfast

Cash-only breakfast and lunch diner in downtown Ironwood serving homemade soups, hot sandwiches, and hearty breakfast skillets daily from 7 AM to 3 PM.

Wild Roots Apothecary LLC

Wild Roots Apothecary LLC

Wausau · restaurant

Apothecary and wellness shop on Ross Avenue in Schofield near Wausau.

Waters Edge Lodge

Waters Edge Lodge

Crandon · brunch

Lodge restaurant near Crandon serving brunch and meals.

Town Pump Bar and Grill

Rhinelander · restaurant

Bar and grill on US Highway 8 near Rhinelander.

Bent's Camp Resort

Bent's Camp Resort

Land O Lakes · restaurant
The Shillelagh

The Shillelagh

Manitowish Waters · pub

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.

Thirsty Whale

Thirsty Whale

Minocqua · restaurant

Family restaurant and bar called Thirsty Whale.

White Stag Inn

White Stag Inn

Rhinelander · restaurant

Steakhouse restaurant.

TNT Nutrition

Eagle River · restaurant

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

Rigoni's Inn

Rigoni's Inn

Ironwood · bar and grill

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.

Preuss's Pub

Preuss's Pub

Woodruff · bar and grill

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.

Homestead On 52

Homestead On 52

Wausau · restaurant

A historic venue eight miles east of Wausau with over 100 years of history, originally founded in 1878. Now a rustic bar and grill with a ballroom for events, weddings, and parties, serving burgers, homemade pizzas, and weekly specials including Friday fish fry.

R&T's "not so" Dinky Diner

R&T's "not so" Dinky Diner

Rhinelander · diner

Small family-owned diner on Brown Street serving from-scratch breakfast and lunch with homemade sausage gravy, fresh-ground corned beef hash, and Friday fish fry until 8 PM.

The Pines Restaurant and Beer Garden

The Pines Restaurant and Beer Garden

Mercer · family dining

German restaurant and beer garden in Mercer specializing in authentic bratwurst, schnitzel, and famous pretzels for over 20 years. Features an outdoor tiki bar and music venue.

Atmospheric interior

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You walk in for one drink, the bartender mentions the songwriter night two doors down, and twenty minutes later you're somewhere you didn't know an hour ago. This is the publication for that.

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