Wausau, Wisconsin Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to closed down restaurants in Wausau, Wisconsin, a city of 55,074 residents nestled along the banks of the Wisconsin River. This vibrant community, known for its stunning outdoor recreation, has seen its share of dining establishments come and go. Here, we explore the stories behind those permanently closed and temporarily closed spots, reflecting on the reasons for their shutting down and the impact on Wausau’s culinary landscape.

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Mountain View Bar & Grill, Wausau – Wausau – 227201 Hummingbird Rd
227201 Hummingbird Rd
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently
Jalapenos Mexican Restaurante & Bar – Wausau – 300 N 3Rd Street
300 N 3Rd Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
Thrive Foodery – Wausau – 2105 N 2Nd St
2105 N 2Nd St
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
La Prima – Wausau – 529 N 3Rd Street
529 N 3Rd Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
Zhou’s Mongolian Barbecue – Wausau – C-302 Wausau Center A – 162
C-302 Wausau Center A - 162
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
Burger King – Wausau – 300 N 6Th St
300 N 6Th St
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
A&W Restaurant – Wausau – 1205 Merrill Ave
1205 Merrill Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Wausau – 2111 Stewart Ave
2111 Stewart Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently
Subway – Wausau – 601 Forest St
601 Forest St
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
The Plaza Hotel & Suites – Wausau – 201 N 17Th Ave
201 N 17Th Ave
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently
Opa! Gyros – Wausau – 1700 Us-51 Bus
1700 Us-51 Bus
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently
Wausau Cafe – Wausau – 1702 Grand Ave
1702 Grand Ave
Wausau, WI 54403
Status: Closed permanently
Nueske’s at Gulliver’s Landing – Wausau – 1701 Mallard Ln
1701 Mallard Ln
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently
Michael’s Supper Club – Wausau – 2901 Rib Mountain Dr
2901 Rib Mountain Dr
Wausau, WI 54401
Status: Closed permanently