Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Sky Club Supper Club
wausauLong-standing supper club featuring steaks, seafood & a salad bar in an old-fashioned dining room.
Sugar 'n Spice Cheesecakes & Coffee
wausauCentral Wisconsin's premier cheesecake shop offering 150 flavors, all made from scratch with the finest ingredients. Also serves coffee and espresso drinks.
Sylvan Hill Park
wausauPopular place with a mountain biking park, cross-country ski trails & a tubing hill with tows.
Texas Roadhouse
wausauLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
The Buck-A-Neer
wausauClassic Wisconsin supper club in Stratford since 1973, housed in a former blacksmith shop. Known for prime rib, steaks, and one of Central Wisconsin's largest fresh salad bars.
The Chocolate Cafe
wausauFamily-owned cafe in downtown Wausau specializing in rich European drinking chocolates, Belgian imports, gelato, espresso drinks, and chocolate fondue. Opened February 2024.
The Emerald Night Club
wausauWausau's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, drag entertainment, custom cocktails, and themed events.
The Folk Farm
wausauFamily-owned event venue near Rib Mountain with indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings, concerts, corporate retreats, and community events. Temporarily closed for 2026 renovations.
The Grand Theater
wausauLongtime venue showcasing an array of music & theater performances in a spacious, elegant interior.
The Milk Merchant
wausauSpecialty cheese shop in downtown Wausau carrying 40+ Wisconsin cheeses and dozens of imported varieties, along with wines, home goods, cheese boards, and catering.
The Mill Yard
wausauBar and grill north of Wausau serving broasted chicken, Fish Fry Fridays, burgers, and ribs with arcade games, pool, darts, mini golf, and a party room.
The Mint Cafe
wausauOld-fashioned American comfort food served in a cozy room with retro details, booths & paneling.
The Palms Supper Club
wausauHistoric 1930s supper club in Weston featuring Wisconsin's first round bar, built by Frank Roller during the Great Depression. Serves steaks, seafood, and cocktails surrounded by local art.
The Pinery Coffee Co.
wausauSpecialty coffee shop and roaster in downtown Wausau, roasting beans on-site. Donates a percentage of proceeds to a different local nonprofit each month.
The Q & Z Expo Center
wausauConcert venue east of Wausau in a converted 1961 elementary school with 787-person capacity. Hosts national touring acts from rock to country, plus community events and trade shows.
The Velveteen Plum
wausauWausau's first rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar, offering elevated-casual dining with bold Latin flavors, eclectic wines, and stunning views of Rib Mountain.