The Chatterbox Bar

This is Northwoods culture. This is good food, good people, good music, and good conversation - no…read morematter where you're from, what you're wearing (I was in a suit & tie ). A must stop whenever I'm in town for work.

Great friendly efficient service, outstanding onion rings --best in town. Burgers superb.read more

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Cheese curds! Yum!

Malarkey's Pub & Townies Grill

3.7(53 reviews)

0.5 mi

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Malarkey's was a fun lunch stop for my son and me recently. I couldn't believe how good my Guinness…read morefish and chips were. So flavor-packed and not too greasy. The place is dog-friendly (we ate in the bar, not the dining section). My son was super impressed with his burger. He claimed it was delicious, though it's certainly messy! The beer selection is impressive, and our server checked all the boxes with her friendly approach. The packer game was on, and I have to admit, the sound in the bar is not the greatest for hearing the game at a high quality. Likely the high ceilings are to blame, so no fault of the establishment. But it wouldn't be a place I'd go to watch a game.

This is my favorite in the Wausau area. The food is good and they have live music on occasion. The…read moredrinks are good and service on point. You can't go wrong here.

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Nevermore On Third

4.3(4 reviews)

We both had their smashburgers. I think they use pre-mashed meat as they were so overcooked and…read moredry. Smashburgers require the ball of meat to be smashed ON a super hot grilltop in order to keep them juicy. The fries were typical Sysco type fries so... The Grill in south Hazelhurst has OUTSTANDING smashburgers plus they make their own buns and cut their own fries. Maybe take a lesson from them? LOVED the decor in Nevermore though and bartender was great! We will give them another try. We never stop after one single visit unless a really bad experience first time which this was not. :)

I forget the formal names for these on the menu but let me tell you these are some of the best…read morechicken tenders! They are so juicy inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. They have homemade cheesecakes as well that are insanely creamy and delicious! It's such a fun themed placed and great for fans of Edgar Allan Poe and literature in general! I've only been inside once and both the staff and owners were fantastic! I get once or twice a month on DoorDash but do need to stop in person again for some of their specials!

Bar

S'mores Cheesecake

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Menu!!

Loppnow's Bar

3.4(7 reviews)

0.7 mi

This place is honestly a f*ckin joke. First walking through the door your nose is immediately…read moreassaulted by what smells of old stale beer as if the wells need a deep cleaning. Fruit flies in the air suggest something hasn't been cleaned right in months. The Bar top is in horrible condition looks like something they pulled from the dump and recycled it. This is also a CASH ONLY bar which is insane. It's 2019 even the most mediocre of business accept plastic. They do have an ATM with a service fee of course. What kind of bar doesn't have a system to open tabs????? That is what drives the industry people will generally drink more. Which obviously means more money for the business. Who ever runs this places needs a clue. And a cleaning staff.

This place rules. The only people I see complaining look like beta males and soy boys. My guess is…read morethey can't handle their rye whiskey and it makes them uncomfortable. Best bar in Wausau. Change my mind.

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Blue haired ladies get half off of PBR and pal malls.

Intermission

4.4(7 reviews)

This was one of the most uncomfortable bar experiences I've had, and it was entirely because of the…read morebartender. She made it very obvious she didn't like a specific customer and didn't even try to hide it. Raising her voice, snapping in an annoyed tone, and creating a scene over something as simple as someone trying to buy that person a drink. Instead of handling it professionally, she acted like the person offering the drink was doing something wrong, which was completely uncalled for. I felt bad for the guy. It honestly felt like we were watching someone push their personal feelings onto customers instead of doing their job. If you don't like a patron, fine--but don't make it everyone else's problem. It created a tense, awkward atmosphere and made the whole place feel hostile. And if this customer is really that terrible to deal with, then handle it the right way--ban him. Don't take it out on other paying customers who are just trying to have a good time. We came in expecting a normal night and left feeling uncomfortable. From all of the reviews it made it sound like we would have a fun and inviting time. It was anything but that.

''Awesome place!'' friends AND I were there a bit ago, and we had such a great time!' greAt music…read morereally nice drinks and food- we laughed alot and really liked the whole atmosphere there.' 'I really like when there's 'live music.'

Red Eye Brewing Company

4.4(574 reviews)

0.8 mi

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We went on a recommendation from our hotel's front desk. All was fresh and wonderfully plated. The…read morerisotto was flavorful, the street corn was mild, and the burger was cooked perfectly and well balanced. The maple root beer and Ace of Spades porter complemented the meal.

I came back to update my review after many years because I love this place. Everything I have over…read morethe years is great. I love the pizza, burgers and Mac and cheese but my all time favorite is the beet risotto. It's my favorite dish in Central Wisconsin. I selfishly wish they were open Sundays though as that's when we often go out but it's worth the wait for a day they are open. Good beer too if that's your jam!

Partial restaurant side pic

Tater tots

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Exterior of the Red Eye Brewery

Townies Grill

4.0(67 reviews)

0.5 mi

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Seated immediately on a Saturday noon but took some time to get our actual service/drink order…read more Waitress was dealing with a "big table". Once she waited on us it was fine. Nice draft beer selection and Bloody Mary's were on point. Nice and spicy with good garnish. I had beet salad-it was delicious! I did not add any protein and with the breadstick it was quite filling. Husband had grilled chicken sandwich with fries and said it was good. Space was clean and pleasant. Nice to look out on town square.

This place is great!! The service is very friendly and the food is great too. Try a bloody while…read morehere also!! We will be back!

Interior shot of Townies Grill

Cool mini keg lights

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View of the 400 block

Oz

3.6(8 reviews)

Great service and kind people. Good prices, fun atmosphere. Definitely a great place to stop in and…read moreI'm sure someone will make you smile even if you're having a bad day

Eh you win some you lose some, just saying this place is great for food and drinks but the people…read morewho work here. Need some new bartenders, DJ is fine but the door people are rude and even the owner has his days. I'm all honesty you can go to this bar but youd have better drinks and a better time at intermission. At least they don't lie about advertising or advertisements in the bar. Only open Friday and Saturday that I'm aware and no karaoke or anything special all there advertisements are on days they are never open. Just take a look.

Juliett

4.8(4 reviews)

0.5 mi

Friendly staff, great drinks! Love the green velvet chairs, too. What a great vibe to enjoy when…read moresipping a craft cocktail.

A nice new bar in the downtown Wausau area. Has the feel of a speakeasy with jazz music and green…read morelibrary lamps. Wonderful drinks with an edge that you wouldn't find other places. Service was good. No food options yet, but that is in the works per the bartender. Great place to go for drinks before a show at the Grand Theater.

Smoking Past the Band (Version of an Old-Fashioned) and the seasonal Juliett Eggnog

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Espresso martini

Westsider Diner & Lounge

4.5(22 reviews)

Cute, relaxed diner and lounge with great food! Farm fresh and local ingredients. Good service.read more

First time trying this place on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm so glad they suggested it…read more Great late night diner vibe with "edgy" art on the walls and lots of counter seating. Service was also friendly and super efficient, with food made quickly. We were also happy to see there was a steady crowd coming in on a Tuesday night and the staff had no problems making sure everyone was taken care of. We started with the Taste of Manila Egg Rolls because we were so excited to see that something lived on from that restaurant which we miss. The egg rolls were quite tasty and the slaw and sauce just pulled everything together. For our main meals we had the M&O Melt with onion rings and the Red Hot Spicy Clucker with fries. I was happy the the spicy chicken sandwich actually had some heat to it and was full of flavor. The fries were also nicely fried. The M&O Melt was also tasty, and the onion rings were a favorite. Fried nicely so that they had a crunchy bite. It's always a plus when the onion doesn't come out all at once or separate from the breading. These were quite tasty and we definitely recommend the curry ketchup. It added a whole new flavor dimension to the onion rings and fries. Overall, can't wait to try some more menu items next time we're in the area. Definitely recommend.