Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Olde Suffolk Ale House
ironwoodCasual 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.
Pines Cafe
ironwoodCash-only breakfast and lunch diner in downtown Ironwood serving homemade soups, hot sandwiches, and hearty breakfast skillets daily from 7 AM to 3 PM.
Pit Stop Bar & Grill
ironwoodLocal 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.
Rainbow Falls
ironwoodScenic 40-foot waterfall on the Black River near Lake Superior, named for the rainbow effect created by its mist, accessible via hiking trails from both sides with fall salmon runs.
Rigoni's Bakery
ironwoodFamily-owned bakery operating since 1972, known for from-scratch baked goods, famous pasties, fresh donuts, cookies, breads, and great coffee in downtown Ironwood.
Rigoni's Inn
ironwoodFamily-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.
Suffolk Street Eatery
ironwoodBistro diner in downtown Ironwood focused on fresh, quality food including homemade soups, wraps, deli sandwiches, paninis, and crafted salad bowls.
The Midway
ironwoodThe oldest continuously running bar in downtown Ironwood, known for made-to-order pizzas, burgers, and soup in a classic Upper Peninsula setting.
Theater North
ironwoodTheatre North is among the three oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States, founded in 1964. Located in a renovated former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Lake Street, the intimate venue has staged over 130 productions and continues to showcase plays, musicals, and other live performances year-round.
Uptown Cafe
ironwoodClassic diner in Ironwood serving breakfast all day starting at 5 AM, known for full-plate pancakes, chicken fried steak, omelets, and Friday fish fry.