Food & drink in the Wisconsin Northwoods.

Full moon saloon

Copper Steet Pub

Heart of the North

A Mercer favorite for over 60 years, Heart of the North serves specialty burgers, fresh seafood, steaks, and homemade soups in a quaint old-time Northwoods atmosphere, with weekly specials including Tuesday Italian night and Friday fish fry.

Birch Lake Bar & Resort

McGann’s Pub & Wine Bar

An Irish pub in downtown Boulder Junction with a cozy fireplace and large outdoor patio, serving select wines, six microbrews on tap, a wide bottle selection, and seasonal homemade pizza and appetizers.

LaCanne's Resort

Racks and Rods

Bar on County Highway C in Rhinelander.

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.

Dive on 45

Dawn's Never Inn

Willow Wood Lodge

Bar on Willow Dam Road in Hazelhurst near Minocqua.

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.

Reds Country Inn Bar & Grill

Scratch kitchen serving farm-to-table breakfast, steaks, and seafood with craft cocktails and bourbons for over three decades, rated one of the top restaurants in Pickerel.

Taphouse

Bar on Edison Street in Antigo.

Smugglers Lounge

Longtime Eagle River dive bar dubbed the Horseradish King, famous for smashed burgers, homemade horseradish, pizza, and daily specials.

Loading Zone Eatery

Modest roadside eatery & bar offering steaks, seafood & a Friday fish fry, plus nightly specials.

J&P’S Tippling House

A modern bar and restaurant on Shrike Avenue in Wausau offering craft cocktails, fourteen rotating craft beer taps, the largest wine selection of any bar in town, and a full food menu of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and entrees with free pool and darts.

The Brew Station

Bent's Camp Resort

Bank Club Bar & Grill

Bar and grill on Silver Street in Hurley, in operation for over 35 years, conveniently located by ATV and snowmobile trails. Known for burgers and a full bar.

Wausau On Water (WOW Family Entertainment Center)

Casual venue inside an arcade offering pub fare such as burgers, plus patio seating & water views.

Ladder 715

A unique firefighter-themed bar on Hurley's Silver Street, open Wednesday through Sunday.

White Stag Inn

Steakhouse restaurant.

BROTHERMANZ BAR

Downtown sports bar on Wall Street in Eagle River with happy hour Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 PM.

The Pizza Haven

Pizza restaurant serving pizza.

Rummy's

Bar on Orchard Drive in Rhinelander.

The Local Press Deli

Sandwich shop and deli serving pressed sandwiches and deli items.

Green Table Market

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.

Knocker's Pizza Company Inc.

A St. Germain favorite serving homemade pizza, soups, salads, chili, and over 20 deli sandwiches and burgers, including the famous Big Pig BLT with a pound of bacon. Features Friday fish fry, a game room, and gluten-free options.

Shaun's Mirage

Bar on Merrill Avenue in Wausau.

Boettcher's Bar

Down-home neighborhood bar on 5th Avenue in Antigo where everyone knows everyone.

Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe

Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe offers a variety of candies, chocolates, and sweet gifts, including gelato catering and fundraising opportunities for events.

Fifth Avenue Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant and lounge in downtown Antigo since 1985, known for its aged white cheddar burger, Friday fish fry, extensive salad bar, and Thursday Mexican night.

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.

Leif's Cafe

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

El Tarasco

Hotel Crandon Restaurant and Bar

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.

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.

R&T's "not so" Dinky 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.

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.

Fisher's Bar & Grill

Bar and grill serving food and drinks.

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.

Papa Dave's Pizzeria

Cash-only pizzeria on Silver Street making fresh dough daily for hand-tossed pizzas, pizza fries, and Italian specials like gnocchi with meatballs.

Crimson Cafe

Vibrant cafe in downtown Rhinelander specializing in East Indian and Asian-inspired dishes alongside specialty coffees, boba drinks, paninis, and craft cocktails.

TNT Nutrition

Nutrition-focused restaurant.

Northern Grounds

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

Pregame Pub

Bar on North 6th Street in Wausau.