Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Manitowish Waters Community Center
minocquaThe Minocqua Center houses several essential local offices including the Minocqua Public Library, Town Offices, Oneida County Planning & Zoning Department, and serves as the official polling place for the town.
Maple Hills Golf Course
Maple Hills Golf Club is a 9-hole par 36 golf course located in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, established in 1967. It features a banquet hall, a restaurant, and a full bar in the clubhouse, making it suitable for various events.
Marathon County Park
wausauLarge park with mature pine trees & campsites, plus ballfields, skating rinks & a kids' train ride.
MarLi's Bar
arbor-vitaeA newly remodeled Northwoods bar and grill in Sayner serving broasted chicken, haddock fish fry, BBQ ribs, ribeye steak, and the loaded bomber burger. Open select days for dinner with takeout available.
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.
Matt's 101 Pub
wausauA lively pub in the heart of Wausau serving cold beer, cocktails, wings, pizza, and nachos with live music and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Known for the coldest beer in town.
MC Festival Grounds
antigoMC Festivals offers live music events, camping, and venue rentals, creating a space for enjoyment and entertainment.
McGregor's Blink Bonnie Supper Club
st-germainLong-standing, rustic establishment offering steaks & traditional American dishes in a cozy setting.
Meggie's Manitowish Waters
manitowish-watersAn Asian-influenced restaurant in a historic 1927 building on the shore of Vance Lake, serving house-made sauces and recipes inspired by the owner's travels, with a bar and cocktails. Open Thursday through Sunday evenings.
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.
Melody Mill
antigoA bar and grill on Highway 45 near Aniwa known for one of the best Wisconsin fish frys with homemade German potato salad, outstanding pizza, and popular Sunday chicken dinners. Reopened in 2010 after a fire.
Mike's Restaurant
ironwoodA 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.
Mill Bluff State Park
Mill Bluff State Park, part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve, features scenic rock formations, campsites, picnic areas, hiking trails, and a swimming pond.
Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau
wausauEasygoing standby serving handcrafted burgers & many beers on tap, plus shakes, wings & cocktails.
Min-Aqua Bats Water Ski Show
minocquaThe Min-Aqua Bats Waterski Club originated in 1950 when a group of local young people waterskiing Sunday afternoons on Lake Minocqua noticed they'd drawn an audience — and decided to put together a show. The doubles and trio acts that are now standard at nearly every amateur and professional waterski show in the country? Those originated here in the 1950s. Today the Bats are one of the oldest waterski show teams in the United States, performing free shows every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7 PM during the summer season — June 10 opens the 2026 schedule.
Minocqua Brewing Company
minocquaBrewpub in a historic building with house beers & shareable plates, plus Sunday brunch & live music.
Minocqua Yacht Club
minocquaA year-round bar and grill on Highway 51 with a rooftop patio and bar overlooking Lake Minocqua, featuring live music, karaoke, bar games, and a menu of pub favorites.
Mole Lake / Sokaogon Chippewa Wild Rice
crandonMole Lake near Crandon is home to the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and one of the last naturally occurring wild rice beds in Wisconsin. The lake and surrounding area offer quiet paddling through wild rice stands — a uniquely Northwoods experience.
Monical's Pizza
woodruffCasual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.