Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Night School Night Club and Venue

Nightclub and event venue offering live music, DJ sets, dancing, and a full restaurant and bar, with a mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Lindy's Hideaway and Swampwitch In

A hidden Northwoods gem in Three Lakes known as the best backwoods bar in the area, serving hand-patted burgers, homemade soups, and an acclaimed Reuben sandwich with rotating specials and innovative cocktails. Features a pool table, outdoor seating, and arcade games.

Chatterbox Bar

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.

Birchwood Bar & Lodge

Family-owned rustic bar and lodge on Moen Lake in Rhinelander, famous for made-to-order 12-inch pizzas, burgers, fish fry, and cheese curds. Offers lakefront cabin rentals and live entertainment, accessible by boat.

Five One Bar & Grill

Honey Bear

A popular Eagle River restaurant on Highway 70 famous for Bloody Marys, beer-battered Friday fish fry, and a diverse menu of burgers, sandwiches, and seafood with generous portions and friendly service.

Beer Barrel

Bar on Silver Street in Hurley with nightly drink specials, the largest dance floor in town, live music on weekends, and teams for softball, volleyball, pool, darts, and bowling. Open evenings, 7 days a week.

Whitetail Inn

Restaurant on Highway 70 West in St Germain.

Cira's Red, White & Brew Bar

Veteran-owned bar in Saint Germain serving craft beer and flavorful burgers, known for exceptional cheese curds and a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating.

Peking Garden

Local Chinese restaurant on Lincoln Street offering authentic cuisine with classics like General Tso's Chicken, noodles, and vegetarian options for dine-in and takeout.

Mike's Restaurant

A locally owned Italian-American restaurant in Ironwood serving generous homemade meals and breakfast all day in a cozy nine-table setting. In business for over 30 years and ranked among Ironwood's top restaurants.

Historic Hautala's Tavern

A historic tavern at Hautala Corner near Ironwood adorned with vintage decor, serving cold drinks, fresh pizza, and ice cream with live music events in an authentic Upper Peninsula atmosphere.

Artisan Oven

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.

Not Bob's Bar

Friendly neighborhood bar on US 45 south of Antigo with nine TVs for sports, game day specials, homemade pizza, and appetizers.

Iron Nugget

Family-friendly bar & American kitchen offering hearty dishes & craft beer in a warm atmosphere.

Outboards Bar & Grill

Family-friendly restaurant on the Wisconsin River with a large patio for watching summer water ski shows, serving scratch-made burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and Friday fish fry.

Happy Daze

Sorella

Artfully crafted regional Italian restaurant and sister to Ciao in Wausau, featuring fresh house-made pasta, oysters, and fish flown in weekly, plus an extensive wine list.

Ice Shanty Drive-In

Drive-in style American restaurant and diner offering fast food, ice cream, and desserts, with miniature golf on site.

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.

Bottoms Up Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Lake Alice in Tomahawk with a beautiful outdoor patio and boat landing, serving comfort food including 14 oz baked haddock, with pool, darts, and shuffleboard. Open 7 days a week.

Nora's Red Carpet Lounge

Bar on Silver Street in Hurley.

Sideways Wine & Craft Beer

Wine bar and craft beer spot in a restored brick building on Tomahawk's Main Street, serving flatbreads, charcuterie, and small plates with live music every Saturday evening.

Kickback Grill

Bar and grill serving American food and drinks.

The Loop Hole LLC

Bar and grill on County L near Tomahawk.

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.

Uncommon Pints

Bar on Brown Boulevard in Rothschild near Wausau.

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.

Big Daddy's

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.

Moondance Bar & Grill

A bar and grill on Highway 17 in Sugar Camp north of Rhinelander, known for its traditional Wisconsin fish fry, prime rib served every night, and a gorgeous lake view with historical photos of Sugar Camp on the walls.

PJ's Burger Barn

American restaurant and bar serving burgers.

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.

What's Brewin?

Locally owned gourmet coffee shop in downtown Tomahawk serving breakfast, lunch, homemade soups, sandwiches, and their signature homemade fudge. Indoor seating and garden patio.

Sisters Saloon Inc

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

Moua's Callon Street Pub

A neighborhood pub on Callon Street in Wausau.

Pizza Ranch

Buffet restaurant serving pizza and chicken.

Home Slice Pizza

A pizza spot in Mercer sharing a renovated truck stop with Liberty Way Taphouse, serving homemade pizza made with fresh dough, chicken wings with a dozen different rubs, subs, and salads for takeout and delivery.

The Local Press Deli

Sandwich shop and deli serving pressed sandwiches and deli items.

Ohde's Tiki Bar

Tropical-themed outdoor tiki bar attached to Pub N Prime Supper Club, serving margaritas and bar food with island-inspired decor and year-round operation.

Leif's Cafe

For over 20 years this locally owned diner has been serving American classics & skillet specials.

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.

Harrison's Pub and Grill

Pub and grill serving American food and drinks.

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.

The Guide's Inn

American and European fine dining restaurant.

Fritz's Bar & Grill

Yum Yum Bowl

Restaurant on Highway 70 in Eagle River.