Chill at McDill Guidebook
Food Scene
Matsu - Ya Sushi Bar & Grill
5725 Windy DrThe best sushi you'll find, hands down!
Tapas style restaurant. Super unique dishes and great craft cocktails! Local favorite for sure.
9 locals recommend
Father Fats Public House
945 Clark StTapas style restaurant. Super unique dishes and great craft cocktails! Local favorite for sure.
The biggest slices and best combinations of pizza EVER! Family owned and making waves!
This pizza should be on your must-have list! It's located downtown, so add it to your stops as you cruise the sights and scenes. Eat in, or take it to go...but I warn you, you'll likely eat it on the way home as it's that good!
8 locals recommend
Polito's Pizza
960 Main StThe biggest slices and best combinations of pizza EVER! Family owned and making waves!
This pizza should be on your must-have list! It's located downtown, so add it to your stops as you cruise the sights and scenes. Eat in, or take it to go...but I warn you, you'll likely eat it on the way home as it's that good!
For those looking for more of an upscale dinner - Wissota is your stop! They have lobster, oysters, aged steaks, and even the occasional frog legs along with many other great dishes!
You could have your meal our favorite way, and that's with a dirty martini and a massive slice of carrot cake for dessert! Yes - it's worth the trip just for the carrot cake if you are a fan - I've NEVER had any better!
Wissota Chophouse - Stevens Point
1117 Centerpoint DriveFor those looking for more of an upscale dinner - Wissota is your stop! They have lobster, oysters, aged steaks, and even the occasional frog legs along with many other great dishes!
You could have your meal our favorite way, and that's with a dirty martini and a massive slice of carrot cake for dessert! Yes - it's worth the trip just for the carrot cake if you are a fan - I've NEVER had any better!
Hibachi, sushi, and Japanese cuisine! This is an event for sure!
Call ahead to secure your stop at a hibachi table and watch the show as the chef cooks your meal right in front of you!
Tokyo Steak House
1617 Academy AvenueHibachi, sushi, and Japanese cuisine! This is an event for sure!
Call ahead to secure your stop at a hibachi table and watch the show as the chef cooks your meal right in front of you!
Take advantage of the outdoor seating while it lasts! The atmosphere at this one-of-a-kind restaurant will be tough to beat! You enter through an old beer keg and you'll continue that unique vibe throughout!
The menu is friendly for all ages and the place as a whole just has a good vibe to it! I'd say it's worth the stop!
10 locals recommend
Hilltop Pub & Grill
4901 Main StTake advantage of the outdoor seating while it lasts! The atmosphere at this one-of-a-kind restaurant will be tough to beat! You enter through an old beer keg and you'll continue that unique vibe throughout!
The menu is friendly for all ages and the place as a whole just has a good vibe to it! I'd say it's worth the stop!
Coffee Shops/Café
Local places to get a great cup of coffee that you likely won't find anywhere else!
Local coffee shop located inside the Artists & Fare complex. Lunch menu, baked goods and fresh brewed coffee, grounds, or beans to go!
Mission Coffee House
1804 Plover RoadLocal coffee shop located inside the Artists & Fare complex. Lunch menu, baked goods and fresh brewed coffee, grounds, or beans to go!
YUMMY!! Delicious baked goods, creative lunch items, and theme style coffee drinks!
Zest Bakery and Coffeehouse
624 Isadore StYUMMY!! Delicious baked goods, creative lunch items, and theme style coffee drinks!
Seasonal and staple coffees and teas! You can even go online and place an order for pick-up from their wonderful breakfast and lunch menu! Check out their website and see what the buzz is all about!
6 locals recommend
Ruby Coffee Roasters Cafe Stevens Point
1410 3rd StSeasonal and staple coffees and teas! You can even go online and place an order for pick-up from their wonderful breakfast and lunch menu! Check out their website and see what the buzz is all about!
Neighborhoods
The Everythingpointshere or the Stevenspointarea websites will give you so much insight into our community! Please type either, or both into your web browser including the 'dot com' and check them out!
In those sites, you'll find things to do, places to eat/drink, activities to take advantage of, and local events and happenings to take advantage of! We even have a sculpture park and quite the arts presence!
You'll find out things like we are home to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Campus - Go Pointers; we have a brewery in town - Point Brewer;, so many arts displays, parks, and activities for everyone; as well as a 27 mile Green Circle trail for the biking and hiking lovers! Oh, and also the winter cross-country skiers or snowshoers! - we're confident you'll find something for everyone!
Stevens Point
The Everythingpointshere or the Stevenspointarea websites will give you so much insight into our community! Please type either, or both into your web browser including the 'dot com' and check them out!
In those sites, you'll find things to do, places to eat/drink, activities to take advantage of, and local events and happenings to take advantage of! We even have a sculpture park and quite the arts presence!
You'll find out things like we are home to the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Campus - Go Pointers; we have a brewery in town - Point Brewer;, so many arts displays, parks, and activities for everyone; as well as a 27 mile Green Circle trail for the biking and hiking lovers! Oh, and also the winter cross-country skiers or snowshoers! - we're confident you'll find something for everyone!
Plover is a neighboring town with a lot of additional food options, unique bar experiences, and things to do! One of the most special is Section 715 Axe Throwing Co.
There is also the Artists & Fare complex which is a good place to visit if you're looking for something for many! Coffee, beer, yoga, shopping, and new things always moving in.
Plover
Plover is a neighboring town with a lot of additional food options, unique bar experiences, and things to do! One of the most special is Section 715 Axe Throwing Co.
There is also the Artists & Fare complex which is a good place to visit if you're looking for something for many! Coffee, beer, yoga, shopping, and new things always moving in.
Waupaca is about 25 miles east of town. This is a great stop to add to the list! Boat rentals of all kinds from Ding's Dock, Becker Marine, and Otter Lake Cottage, LLC.
Clear Water Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar and Wheelhouse are summer seasonal hotspots.. You can even book a boat cruise during the summer at Clear Water or experience live music!
8 locals recommend
Waupaca
Waupaca is about 25 miles east of town. This is a great stop to add to the list! Boat rentals of all kinds from Ding's Dock, Becker Marine, and Otter Lake Cottage, LLC.
Clear Water Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar and Wheelhouse are summer seasonal hotspots.. You can even book a boat cruise during the summer at Clear Water or experience live music!
For the snow ski lovers! Granite Peak is here with 74 trails to enjoy for all skill levels! But they are sure to catch sightseeing guests early with their chairlift fall color rides! Perfect for late Sept. early Oct. vacation goers!
Wausau
For the snow ski lovers! Granite Peak is here with 74 trails to enjoy for all skill levels! But they are sure to catch sightseeing guests early with their chairlift fall color rides! Perfect for late Sept. early Oct. vacation goers!
Breweries
What started out as a small micro-brewery has blown the world away! Central Waters is about a 18 miles away and perfect for those looking for a great setting with one-of-a-kind micro-brews.
If you're lucky, you'll be there on a day they have a food truck! Call ahead to check that schedule!
20 locals recommend
Central Waters Brewing Co.
351 Allen StWhat started out as a small micro-brewery has blown the world away! Central Waters is about a 18 miles away and perfect for those looking for a great setting with one-of-a-kind micro-brews.
If you're lucky, you'll be there on a day they have a food truck! Call ahead to check that schedule!
Yes - that's right! A brewery right in town that shares the name of our lovely city!! Great ciders, famous names, and seasonal gems! Call for a tour or just stop in for a souvenir or a beer!
15 locals recommend
Stevens Point Brewery
2617 Water StYes - that's right! A brewery right in town that shares the name of our lovely city!! Great ciders, famous names, and seasonal gems! Call for a tour or just stop in for a souvenir or a beer!
Cool, cool, cool! Not only is this a brewery, but it's a place to hang out! Kids games are here too so the kids stay happy while the adults relax!
O'so also now serves pizza - the hours for the food vary, so plan ahead!
12 locals recommend
O'so Brewing Company
1800 Plover RdCool, cool, cool! Not only is this a brewery, but it's a place to hang out! Kids games are here too so the kids stay happy while the adults relax!
O'so also now serves pizza - the hours for the food vary, so plan ahead!
The newest of our local breweries, but they do not disappoint! This place is filled with great beer, jumbo yard games inside, and a pinball machine presence like you've never seen!
They are also the place that is likely doing something additional besides brewing great beer! Check them out!
District 1 Brewing Company
200 Division St NThe newest of our local breweries, but they do not disappoint! This place is filled with great beer, jumbo yard games inside, and a pinball machine presence like you've never seen!
They are also the place that is likely doing something additional besides brewing great beer! Check them out!
Local Bar and Grills
Final Score
908 Maria DrSports fans...stop here! Great fish fry, staff, and atmosphere.
Point After Pub & Grill
801 2nd StreetNothing to say but GREAT! The food is awesome and the staff can't be beat!
This place is super close and would satisfy your hunger and thirst after a day of vacation! They often times host a band, local singer, and even comedians from time to time! Check them out online to see what is on the schedule!
Rookies Sport Pub
3425 Church StreetThis place is super close and would satisfy your hunger and thirst after a day of vacation! They often times host a band, local singer, and even comedians from time to time! Check them out online to see what is on the schedule!
Tough to describe - you just need to see it! Guu's is located downtown, so that alone makes it a good stop if you are sight-seeing.
The menu has some awesome items - check their website for pictures of their dishes, you'll want them all! They also have a great selection of beer on tap! Something for all preferences here!
Guu's On Main
1140 Main StTough to describe - you just need to see it! Guu's is located downtown, so that alone makes it a good stop if you are sight-seeing.
The menu has some awesome items - check their website for pictures of their dishes, you'll want them all! They also have a great selection of beer on tap! Something for all preferences here!