Where to Eat Near Butternut Lake

Lena’s Northern Pines Resort Restaurant

Butternut — on Butternut Lake

A full-service restaurant and bar on the same lake as the cabins, with a four-season tiki bar looking over the water and a daily soup and salad bar. The resort says it is open year-round and that menus change with the season. Reservations are recommended on Friday and Saturday; for a group of 25 or more on a closed evening, they ask for at least two days’ notice. Enjoy Price County has recently listed a Friday seafood dinner buffet — confirm that day’s menu when you call.

This is the easiest sit-down dinner if you do not want to leave the lake. Lodging and a bar are on site, and the property sits on the snowmobile and ATV trail.

Bobber’s On The Lake

Butternut — northwest side of Butternut Lake

A casual lakeside bar and grill known for Friday fish fry, pizza, burgers, and a friendly room that fills up on weekend evenings. Recent listings (updated as late as November 9, 2026) commonly show Monday 3–8 p.m., Tuesday 4–8 p.m., Wednesday closed, Thursday 3–10 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon–10 p.m., and Sunday 2–7 p.m. The kitchen may open later than the bar.

A Restaurantji listing updated November 9, 2026 showed about 4.4 stars from 102 ratings. Reviews from 2025–2026 praise the fish fry, burgers, prices, and hospitality, including winter visits by snowmobile. There is outdoor seating in season.

Please note: Mid-October 2026 social posts mentioned a “new chapter” at the business. We could not independently confirm an ownership change; November 2026 listings still show it open. Call to confirm hours. We are not linking bobbersonthelake.net or .com — those sites were empty or unreliable in this check.

The Butternut Cafe

Village of Butternut

The village breakfast stop, and one of the best-reviewed everyday restaurants near the cabins. A Restaurantji listing updated October 18, 2026 showed about 4.8 stars from 190 ratings, with reviewers consistently mentioning strong breakfasts, homemade bread, generous portions, and friendly service. The menu also runs to burgers, sandwiches, and pizza. Friday hours often run later than other days. Parking is easy, including space for trailers.

Listed hours in that October 2026 listing: Monday–Thursday 6 a.m.–2 p.m., Friday 6 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m.–1 p.m. Call on holidays.

Please note: Public listings give the address as 128 Main Street / Highway 13. Main Street in the village is Highway 13. We did not find an official cafe website to confirm the street number, so call if you need a precise map pin.

MT Pockets Tavern

Butternut — Old Highway 13, very near the lake

A close-by Northwoods tavern, also listed as MT Pockets Bar & Grill. Travel Wisconsin notes that it is now serving food, is open seven days a week, has outdoor seating, and sits on Price County snowmobile trails 21/80. Recent hour listings (including a Restaurantji page updated August 18, 2026) show Monday, Thursday, and Sunday 11 a.m.–midnight; Tuesday–Wednesday 3 p.m.–midnight; and Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Kitchen hours may be shorter — call before you go for dinner.

That listing showed about 4.9 stars from 84 ratings. Reviews from 2026 praise jumbo “pterodactyl” wings, a Friday fish fry, steak sandwiches, hand-pattied burgers, broasted chicken, homemade cheesecake, and the owner’s hospitality. It is a small tavern with limited table seating, not a large dining room, and it is popular on Friday nights and game days.

The Filling Station

Village of Butternut

A coffeehouse and sandwich shop in the village, also known for cones, sundaes, and shakes when ice cream is in season. Recent 2026 listings show Wednesday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Sunday–Tuesday. Confirm hours, especially in the shoulder season.

Ridge Runners

Village of Butternut

A Main Street bar and grill in the Village of Butternut. Local write-ups have mentioned smoked meats and a standard grill menu. New owners (James and Deb) were reported in July 2026, so the current menu and hours should be confirmed by phone before you go. Older listings had it closed Sunday–Tuesday, with later hours on Friday and Saturday.

Please note: Hours and menu were not confirmed from an official page after the July 2026 ownership change.

Midway Bar & Restaurant

Town of Butternut — County Highway F, toward the Flambeau

A traditional Northwoods bar and restaurant 12 miles east of Butternut on County F, on the way to the Turtle Flambeau Flowage. The official site (2026) lists lunch from 10 a.m., dinner 5–9 p.m., and closed Sunday and Wednesday. The posted menu includes the Midway burger, ribeye, walleye, a Friday beer-battered cod fish fry (including a kids’ plate), seafood dinners, and pizza. There is a deck in season. The site notes ATV trail access at the door and snowmobile trail 12 West nearby.

Park Falls Family Restaurant

Park Falls

The everyday family restaurant in town: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, homemade pies, a Mexican menu, and a popular Friday fish fry (cod or walleye). The dining room has been remodeled and can handle a larger group. A Restaurantji listing updated October 30, 2026 showed about 4.3 stars from 263 ratings, with recent reviews praising the Mexican dishes, walleye, breakfast, and quick, friendly service.

That listing showed Monday 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and Tuesday–Sunday 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Other local pages say 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily. Call to confirm, especially on Mondays.

Beijing Restaurant

Park Falls

The local Chinese restaurant, popular for dine-in and takeout. Listings through 2026 show Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., closed Sunday. Favorites in reviews include crab rangoon, pot stickers, General Tso’s and sesame chicken, and fried rice. A Restaurantji listing showed about 4.2 stars from 115 ratings, with reviews into July 2026 praising portions, price, and consistency — often described as the best Chinese option in the area.

Captain Nemo’s Pub & Grub

Park Falls

A casual downtown pub known for pizza, the “Captain Nemo Submarine” sub, wraps and tacos, inexpensive drinks, and games (pool and more). Hours are commonly listed daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.; ask when the kitchen closes. A Restaurantji listing updated October 18, 2026 showed about 4.0 stars from 117 ratings. Many guests like the pizza, subs, and game room, including with kids earlier in the day; others mention uneven service or food that can come out lukewarm. That is a fair picture of a busy small-town pub, not a white-tablecloth room.

Please note: The former captnemospub.com site returned a 404 in this check, so we are not linking it.

Vichy’s Pub

Park Falls

A downtown evening pub known for homemade pizza, sandwiches, and appetizers. Listings show Wednesday–Thursday 5–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5–11:30 p.m., Sunday about 1–6 p.m., closed Monday–Tuesday. Sunday’s exact times vary slightly by listing — call ahead.

The Lanes — Bar, Grill & Bowling

Park Falls

An eight-lane bowling alley with a full bar and restaurant: a long list of fresh burgers, many wing sauces, homemade pizzas (including a gluten-free crust option), a salad bar, and a kids’ menu. The posted menu has a Friday fish fry (deep-fried or baked cod, walleye, bluegill) with salad bar and a roll, Wednesday ribs, and Saturday prime rib after 4 p.m. Hours are commonly listed daily 11 a.m. to midnight. Northern Lights Inn is in the same building, so motel guests can walk over without going outside.

Kayla’s Kitchen & Closet

Park Falls

A made-to-order cafe and coffee shop with an adjoining clothing boutique — “shop where you eat.” The official menu includes breakfast burritos and sandwiches, homemade soups, sandwiches and wraps, salads, bakery items, and specialty coffees, with vegetarian options. Official cafe hours: Tuesday–Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; Saturday beverages only; closed Sunday and Monday. The closet keeps slightly longer hours. A good stop for a quieter lunch or a coffee before you head back to the lake.

Old Abe’s Coffee

Park Falls

A downtown coffee shop that also serves soft-serve ice cream. Listings show Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., closed Sunday. A comfortable stop for espresso drinks and a treat; ice cream service can be more seasonal, so ask if that is the main reason for the trip.

Lazy Loon Lodge & Restaurant

Park Falls — Highway 13, north of downtown

A breakfast-and-lunch restaurant and coffee shop on Highway 13, close to the lake road. The Chamber lists hours as Wednesday–Sunday 7 a.m.–2 p.m., closed Monday–Tuesday, and notes that dinner offerings may be coming and that the bar is open on specific nights. The restaurant page highlights made-to-order breakfast and lunch, maple lattes and espresso, a Friday–Saturday soup and salad bar, and Friday fish (poached haddock, baked salmon, pan-fried catfish, and tuna steak). ATVers and sledders are welcomed.

Please note: The Chamber’s “dinner coming soon” note means evening hours may change. Call ahead if you are hoping for dinner.

Musky Jack’s Bar & Grill

Park Falls — west on Highway 70

A Highway 70 bar and grill west of town, known locally for burgers and a Friday fish fry (listings mention bluegill, perch, walleye, cod, or shrimp). One 2026 listing showed Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 8 a.m.–midnight, Sunday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., closed Monday and Wednesday. Treat that as a starting point and call before you drive out.

Sieg’s Inn & Outhouse Bar & Grill

Park Falls — west of town, near the Tuscobia State Trail

A trail-oriented tavern just north of the Tuscobia State Trail, west of Park Falls. Enjoy Price County lists it as opening at noon daily. Reviewers often mention burgers and a casual, lively bar. Evening closing times vary — call if you are making a special trip.

Northwoods Supper Club

Fifield

The closest classic supper club to the cabins — the place for old fashioneds, Friday fish fry, Saturday prime rib, pan-fried walleye, steaks, and a traditional dining room. Hours are consistently listed Wednesday–Saturday from 4 p.m., closed Sunday–Tuesday. Closing time appears as 8 p.m. on some listings and 9 p.m. on Friday–Saturday on others; call, and consider a reservation on weekends.

A Restaurantji listing updated October 30, 2026 showed about 4.3 stars from 193 ratings. Reviews describe a proper supper-club atmosphere, generous prime rib, and generally strong service, with the occasional miss on a busy night. Some older articles used the name “Flambeau Ridge Supper Club” for this Fifield location; current listings use Northwoods Supper Club.

Phillips Cafe & Catering

Phillips

A long-running cafe on Lake Avenue, open early for breakfast, with homemade soups and pies, a Friday fish fry, and Saturday chicken dinner on many weekly specials lists. Hours vary by day — some weekdays close mid-afternoon, Friday and Saturday often run later — so call 715-339-3232 before you drive down.

Harbor View at the Lake

Phillips

A lake-view bar and grill with a deck (reviews mention fire tables and a pet-friendly patio — ask when you book a table). The menu in recent listings includes burgers, steaks, seafood, and broasted chicken. A Restaurantji listing updated November 5, 2026 showed about 3.7 stars from 244 ratings, and the reviews are polarized: many recent guests praise the view, hospitality, and some dishes after a renovation, while a substantial share report inconsistent food or service.

Please note: Hours conflict across sources. Enjoy Price County lists Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., closed Monday–Tuesday. Another November 2026 listing showed a much narrower schedule. Call 715-339-2626 before you go.

Northern Lights Tavern

Phillips

A historic downtown tavern (local guides date it to the 1890s) with burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and a Friday fish fry. A recent listing showed Monday 1–9 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday closed. Call ahead.

Burgers Bar & Grill Phillips

Phillips

Operating in the old Club 13 space and carrying on that fish-fry tradition under a new name, with a burger-focused menu. A 2026 listing showed Monday–Tuesday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Wednesday closed, Thursday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday noon–9 p.m. Call to confirm.

Homespun Coffee & Crafts

Phillips

A downtown coffee and crafts shop, commonly listed Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Sunday. A pleasant stop if you are already in Phillips for the Concrete Park or a meal.

Rock Garden Tavern

Phillips — at the Wisconsin Concrete Park

Worth the drive as much for the setting as for the menu: the tavern sits at Fred Smith’s Wisconsin Concrete Park, a folk-art environment with more than 200 concrete sculptures. Hours are often seasonal or event-driven. Call or check current postings before you go, then walk the park before or after a meal.

Please note: Current hours were not posted consistently in this research.

Lena’s Bar & Grill

Glidden

Not the same business as Lena’s Northern Pines on Butternut Lake. This is a Glidden bar and grill, listed on the official town dining page, known for homemade burgers, pizza, sandwiches, daily specials, takeout, and catering. The Mellen Chamber says it opens at 11:30 a.m. seven days a week; other listings show Monday closed. Call ahead.

Please note: The official Glidden page uses 71 N. Grant Street; some directories list 51 N. Grant. Weekly hours also differ across listings.

Copper Ridge

Mellen

A small-town bar and restaurant on Bennett Street, known for Friday fish fry, pizza, burgers, and sandwiches. Listings typically show it closed Monday and Tuesday, with late bar hours later in the week. Kitchen hours are almost certainly shorter than bar hours — call if you are coming for dinner. A logical stop if you are already heading to Copper Falls State Park.

Deep Water Grille

Ashland — destination dinner

Ashland’s long-running brewpub (since 2001), with an on-site craft brewery, Lake Superior seafood, hand-cut steaks, and brick-oven pizza. Official hours: Monday–Wednesday 4–9 p.m.; Thursday and Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., subject to seasonal change. This is a special-occasion drive, not a quick dinner from the cabins: Highway 13 north to Ashland is about an hour in normal conditions, farther than 45 minutes.