Motoring across the lake to eat is a novel Northwoods activity for our family. If you’re staying at Camp Kulisha for the first time, these three Lake Tomahawk restaurants are pretty close to our place. Depending on your energy level, you could paddle to the first on this list.
Lakeside Grill (Minocqua) for sandwiches, burgers and wraps. Closest place to fill up your gas tank.
Gaslight Tavern (Lake Tomahawk) for sit-down pan-Asian food. You’ll need to tie up your boat at the town launch and walk 5 minutes.
Lake Tomahawk Village Cafe (Lake Tomahawk) for classic Northwoods fare, including fish fry. Also accessible via the town boat launch.
Want to make a day of it?
If you’d like to stay out all day, you can reach these spots by boating through Mid Lake and into Lake Minocqua via the channel. These Minocqua restaurants on the water are casual enough that you can be in your swimming gear too.
Yacht Club (Minocqua) lively newly remodeled spot for cocktails, flatbreads, entrees and periodic live music.
The Boathouse (Minocqua) Walleye bites are a favorite for our family. Upstairs dining room has more expansive menu.
The Thirsty Whale (Minocqua) is a favorite cheese curd and beer spot! If you time it, you can watch the Minocqua Bats show from the deck.
Prefer a picnic?
There are plenty of places to throw down your pontoon anchor or pull up your canoe on shore to enjoy your own treats. If you want to make a plan in advance, this helpful map of Lake Tomahawk commissioned by our lake association shows state-owned shoreline. And, here some of our own Minocqua-specific host tips on food.