Location: Merrill
Top Restaurants in Merrill
Top Things to do in Merrill
Where to Eat in Merrill: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Merrill is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located to the south of and adjacent to the Town of Merrill. The population was 9,661, according to the 2010 census. Merrill is part of the United States Census Bureau's Merrill MSA, which includes all of Lincoln County. Together with the Wausau MSA, which includes all of Marathon County, it forms the Wausau-Merrill CSA.
Things to do in Merrill
1. First Street Coffee Station
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
We are much more than coffee and we serve everything all day. From breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, waffles, bakery, to soups, salads, and sandwiches. We have a large selection of coffee beans, and we brew up three different coffees each day. For those that have not acquired the taste for coffee we have many other hot and cold drinks. We also offer many loose leaf teas. Our pride is our friendly service.
Reviewed By Jeff S - Merrill, Wisconsin
I enjoy the coffee here, but what really stand out are the fresh soup and sandwiches for lunch. Great atmosphere too.
2. Los Mezcales
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By TerrenceDean - Milwaukee
We are a bit leery about restaurant that close to a hotel and the highway, but after a long drive, a hike, and recommendations from the hotel, we walked over. It was excellent. The menu had the usuals, but also had specialty dishes that were very good and weren't just the rice and beans overladen plates. The service was also very good. We really would have been back if our timing would have worked out.
3. Friendship House Merrill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By WillyinWI - Brooklyn, Wisconsin
Was in the area with family and dining options are limited so off we went to Friendship House. They share a building with a gas station but who cares - the service was very friendly, the food was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. It is an easy exit off Highway 51 and you won't regret the choice if you go here.
4. Chip's Hamburgers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Ellie-Fredrickson - Eagle River, Wisconsin
They have been open 133 years, so they certainly know what they are doing!! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We didn't know the menu, so we told them what we wanted and they told us the name. We had burgers, tacos, baked potatoes, and chicken variations in our order. We will return! Great meal and ice cream.
5. Ballyhoos Bar & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By jercorn - Antigo, Wisconsin
I just finished another great cheese burger...the reason I keep coming back. Wish I could try something else, everything looks good. But with a burger that good I just keep ordering that...I have had several different soups, all great & homeade. The Fish Fry was awesome too and that's what a close friend recommended to me as he drives a half hour for their fish fry. Salad Bar always looks fresh too.
6. The Pizza Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Trevor L - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Thin crust with gooey cheese, these are the pizzas of my memories as a youth, and they are still just as good. eat in or get them to go.
No pie-cut pizzas, these are cut into trapezoids. It doesn't taste any different, but it does make it easier to eat a lot of pizza fast!
7. Salvo's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Mike R - Middleton, Wisconsin
A group of us stopped in on Sunday on our way home from up north. We ordered two orders of the chicken wings (1 hot, 1 mild) and both were delicious. We followed that with a couple of pizzas, which came out PERFECT. A great amount of toppings and a lot of cheese. They also have two large televisions, so we were able to watch the second half of the Packer game! My only negative is that they should have all you can drink soda, instead of having to pay by the cup.
8. Culver's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 325Judy - Merrill, Wisconsin
Friendly personnel... Great service... Tasty, hot food... Good choices... Very clean... We each ordered baskets... one was the Grilled Chicken and the other was the Shrimp. The Side Salads were adequate and served with a generous amount of dressings... French Fries were hot-and-fresh... The tea is delicious!
9. The Checkered Churn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By starlakesummer - Madison, Wisconsin
We always look for places to eat that are not chains. That means we need to get off the highway. This was another Trip Advisor find for us. The food was good. The owner and other staff were friendly. The restaurant was spotless and cutely decorated.
10. New Pine Ridge Restaurant
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia W
Friendly town with some terrific restaurants, but none that match this restaurant. Pine Ridge has a menu as thick as a phone book, remember those? It has daily breakfast and dinner specials, bottled beers, and some slot machines for your enjoyment on the way back from restrooms. But their French Toast, eggs & bacon breakfast is heaven. It's a large restaurant with roomy booths, tables and horseshoe counter. Service is super-quick, and a server circles the room refilling coffee cups. Not cheap, but good, plentiful portions and great friendly service is worth it.
