Local Directory — Minocqua, Eagle River & the Northwoods
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Auntie Ray's Coffee House
merrillCoffee house in downtown Merrill opened in 2021, serving lattes, seasonal specials, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods with over 100 seats, a patio, and a cozy mix of bright and moody seating areas.
Auntie Taya's
wausauDrive-thru and dine-in coffee shop on East Wausau Avenue serving made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, mac and cheese bowls, baked goods, and coffee with gluten-free and vegan options available.
B's Landing Bar
tomahawkFriendly neighborhood bar on Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk with outdoor seating, open daily with extended hours on weekends.
Back When Cafe
wausauFarm-to-table American fare & signature martinis served in an urban-rustic space with high ceilings.
Baked Pizza & Sandwiches
crandonTop-rated pizza and sandwich shop in downtown Crandon with house-made crusts and sauces, fresh veggie toppings, pasta, and handcrafted sodas.
Bald Mountain Scenic Overlook
ironwoodScenic overlook north of Ironwood offering panoramic views of Lake Superior and a 6-mile vista of the Gogebic Range. Accessible via a 0.8-mile interpretive trail with a teepee warming shelter at the summit.
Bank Club Bar & Grill
hurleyBar 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.
Banquet on a Bun
antigoCasual sandwich shop in downtown Antigo serving Vienna Beef hot dogs, Chicago-style dogs, Italian beef, burgers, steak sandwiches, and pizza puffs. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Bass Lake Golf Course
antigoAn 18-hole public golf course established in 1926 in Deerbrook, with a par 71 layout at 6,168 yards. The front nine is tightly tree-lined while the hillier back nine wraps around a large lake. Restaurant with Friday fish fry on site.
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.
Beach's Steaks & Spirits
crandonBar and restaurant on US-8 Business near Crandon serving steaks, burgers, broasted chicken, pizza, and a popular Friday fish fry with outdoor seating.
Beachcomber Lounge
rhinelanderLakeside lounge at Clear Lake Inn & Resort known for one of the best fish fries in the Northwoods, served Thursdays and Fridays grilled over open flame or fried. Also features homemade pizza, shrimp and steak dinners, and specialty blender drinks.
Bear Chasers Lodge Bar &Grill
hurleyLakeside bar and grill on the south shore of Island Lake where snowmobile trails 9 and 11 meet, serving famous burgers and wood-fired pizzas. Also offers lodging rooms, a game room, gas, and a gift shop.
Bearskin Trailhead Park
minocquaNorthern trailhead of the 21.5-mile Bearskin State Trail, located on the shore of Minocqua Lake in downtown Minocqua. The packed granite trail crosses a 375-foot trestle bridge with views of the lake before heading south to Tomahawk.
Beaver's Resort
mercerFull-service resort on Lake of the Falls near Mercer with a bar and grill, cabin rentals, boat ramp, campsites, and Friday all-you-can-eat fish fry. Located on snowmobile trail 12 with ATV trail access.
Beer Barrel
hurleyBar on Silver Street in Hurley with nightly drink specials, the largest dance floor in town, live music on weekends, and teams for softball, volleyball, pool, darts, and bowling. Open evenings, 7 days a week.
Belvedere Supper Club
wausauClassic Wisconsin supper club on Highway 97 near Marshfield, built in 1984 and known for steaks, seafood, pasta, homemade desserts, and Sunday brunch. The name "Belvedere" means "open view."
Big Arbor Vitae Lake
arbor-vitaeOne of the largest lakes in Vilas County at over 1,000 acres with excellent musky and walleye fishing, plus great swimming and boating. Multiple public access points and surrounded by Northwoods forest.