Highest-rated Restaurants in Wausau by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Wausau by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Wausau, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Becca's Cafe, Bistro & Catering

- Rating: 3.9/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3845 Rib Mountain Drive Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Caterers
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#29. El Mezcal

- Rating: 3.9/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3100 Rib Mountain Drive Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Blue Willow Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1111 North 4th Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#27. Polito's Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 311 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
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#26. Peking Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 221 Scott St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood
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#25. Loading Zone Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157024 East Hamilton St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, American, Seafood
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#24. Pho 76

- Rating: 4.0/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1811 Rosecrans St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#23. Townies Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: New American, Pubs
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#22. Glass Nickel Pizza - Wausau

- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 227255 Rib Mountain Drive Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Food Delivery Services, fast food
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#21. Taqueria Tres Hermanos

- Rating: 4.1/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 North 6th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Masa Japanese Cusine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Stewart Ave. Ste 100 Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#19. Ropa's Chicago Style Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 225670 Rib Mountain Drive Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#18. Mykenos Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3001 Rib Mountain Drive Ste East Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, New American
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#17. Sam's Pizza - Wausau

- Rating: 4.2/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Elm St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. The Velveteen Plum

- Rating: 4.2/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 1520 Elm St. Floor 5 Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Wine Bars, Latin American, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Trails End Bar & Lodge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3901 Sherman Road Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#14. Mint Cafe

- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 422 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#13. Lemongrass Asian Fusion

- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#12. Red Eye Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (556 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 612 Washington St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breweries
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#11. 6th Street Filling Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1314 North 6th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#10. Ciao

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 307 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Italian, Seafood
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#9. Kreger's Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1506 North 3rd St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis
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#8. La Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 520 South 17th Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Era Pancakes & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 151523 North Mountain Road Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Diners
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#6. Newch's Eatery

- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1810 Merrill Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
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#5. Vino Latte - Wausau

- Rating: 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3309 Terrace Court Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Wine Tasting Classes
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#4. Bob & Randy's Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1515 6th St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
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#3. Van Acre

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 151401 County Road Nn Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: American
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#2. Timekeeper Distillery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 720 Grant St. Wausau, Wisconsin
- Categories: Distilleries, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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