Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
A & A Restaurant
wausauFamily-owned restaurant on Grand Avenue opened by siblings Albion and Albiona, serving breakfast all day along with wraps, pot roast, gyros, and other comfort food from 7 AM to 8 PM daily.
A&W Restaurant
rhinelanderFamily-friendly fast food restaurant on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander serving A&W classics including 100% beef burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, Coney dogs, cheese curds, and signature root beer floats. Open daily 10 AM to 10 PM.
Anthony's Ristorante
woodruffFamily-owned Italian restaurant in Woodruff specializing in contemporary American-Italian cuisine with hand-cut Certified Angus Beef steaks, Walleye Piccata, and Seafood Alfredo, set in a charming interior reminiscent of a historic railway depot.
Bauer's Dam Resort
land-o-lakesFamily-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.
BB Jack's Antigo
antigoPizza and sandwich restaurant in Antigo with a 30-year-old handmade pizza recipe, established in 1982 by the Stimac family. Serves thin crust pizza, sandwiches, and other casual fare.
Birchwood Bar & Lodge
rhinelanderFamily-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.
Black Bear Bar & Grill
minocquaRustic log building bar and grill built in 1947 on Highway 70, with a casual family atmosphere, game room, seasonal tiki bar, outdoor dining along Shishebogama Creek, playground, and 12 TVs for watching sports. Open year-round.
Breakwater Restaurant
ironwoodFamily 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.
Casa Mexicana Rhinelander
rhinelanderFamily-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.
Castaways Bar & Grill
tomahawkFamily-friendly bar and grill on the Wisconsin River in Tomahawk, right under the bridge from Lake Mohawksin, with outdoor seating, a private event room with water views, Friday fish fry, burgers, wings, and pizza.
Chubby's
eagle-riverFamily-friendly restaurant in Eagle River serving hearty breakfasts, lunches, and American comfort food at affordable prices.
Club 45 Bar & Grill
land-o-lakesFamily-owned bar and grill in Conover on the snowmobile trail, serving Chicago-style deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and Friday fish fry since 1999.
Dee Dee’s Diner
Family restaurant named Dee Dee's Diner.
DJ's Northwoods Family Restaurant
st-germainFamily-owned breakfast and lunch spot in Saint Germain rated #1 on TripAdvisor, known for fluffy pancakes, homemade dishes, and friendly service.
Eagle Cafe
eagle-riverFamily-owned restaurant in Eagle River serving hearty breakfasts and lunches daily, with Friday fish fry in the evenings.
Fifth Avenue Restaurant
antigoFamily-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.
Friendship House Family Restaurant
rhinelanderOld-school American eatery in a strip mall serving hearty comfort food classics all day.
Friendship House Family Restaurant
eagle-riverLow-key, rustic outpost serving classic family-friendly American dishes from eggs to burgers.
Iron Nugget
hurleyFamily-friendly bar & American kitchen offering hearty dishes & craft beer in a warm atmosphere.
Johnny's Bar & Grill
mercerA 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.
Kid's Korner Pizza
rhinelanderFamily pizza restaurant offering pizza and sandwiches for dine-in and takeaway.
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Lounge
crandonA restaurant on South Lake Avenue in Crandon with family dining and American fare.
Marty's Place North
arbor-vitaeA 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.
Melanie Mae’s Stage Stop
land-o-lakesA 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.