Highest-rated restaurants in Wausau, according to Tripadvisor

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Wausau using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. These restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Nueske's At Gulliver's Landing

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (63 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1701 Mallard Ln, Wausau, WI 54401-7169
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. Trails End Wausau

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3901 Sherman Rd, Wausau, WI 54401-3846
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Peking Chinese and American Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 221 Scott St Historic Landmark Building, Wausau, WI 54403-4858
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (156 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3650 Rib Mountain Drive, Wausau, WI 54401
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#26. HuHot Mongolian Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (93 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Mongolian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 225630 Rib Mountain Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-3339
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Wausau On Water Restaurant (WOW)

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (82 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1300 North River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. Angelo's Family Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (105 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1206 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403-3550
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. Sam's Pizza Wausau

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 111 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401-4669
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Loading Zone Eatery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 157024 E Hamilton St, Wausau, WI 54403
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Carmelo's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (77 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3607 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI 54401-9274
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. Taqueria Tres Hermanos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (70 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Price: $
- Address: 525 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403-4733
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. Ciao

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (26 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 307 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403-5411
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4800 Rib Mountain Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-6607
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. El Mezcal

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (107 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3100 Rib Mountain Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-7490
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#16. El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurante

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 300 N 3rd St Lower Level, Wausau, WI 54403-5458
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. Milwaukee Burger Company - Wausau

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (221 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2200 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401-5284
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. 2510 Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (404 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2510 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401-4161
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Sixth Street Filling Station

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe, Soups
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1314 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403-3552
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. El Tequila Salsa Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (116 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2000 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI 54401-8129
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#11. Lemongrass Asian Fusion

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 316 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403-5410
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Thrive Foodery

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (164 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2105 N 2nd St, Wausau, WI 54403-3400
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#9. Townie's Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (91 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 408 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403-5412
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. Blue Willow Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (76 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1111 N 4th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401-4487
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#7. Benvenuto's City Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (207 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 203 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403-5428
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (209 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 713 Grant St, Wausau, WI 54403-4916
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Co. Wausau

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (468 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Brew Pub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2305 Sherman St, Wausau, WI 54401-1708
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Wausau Mine Company

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (408 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3904 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401-3947
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. Back When Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (256 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 606 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403-4831
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#2. Mint Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (220 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cafe
- Price: $
- Address: 422 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403-5412
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#1. Red Eye Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (692 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Brew Pub, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 612 Washington St, Wausau, WI 54403-5439
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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