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Westsider Lounge
628 N. 3rd Ave., Wausau, WI 54401
Westsider Lounge is an event space next to the Westsider Diner, with a bar serving cocktails. It hosts comedy events and live piano music.
Best for: Opened September 2026
New Restaurants in Wausau
Updated October 2026 · 3 places · Wausau
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Our top picks are Westsider Lounge, Hiawatha Social and Faraway Place.
I found two qualifying venues in Wausau with sources confirming they opened between April and October 2026. I left out places whose opening month or actual opening could not be confirmed, as well as announced locations and nearby Rib Mountain openings.
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Hiawatha Social
$$ · 713 Grant Street, Wausau, WI
Hiawatha Social is a locally owned restaurant and bar that opened in July 2026. Local coverage describes its food as supper-club staples and notes its modern craft cocktails.
Best for: Opened July 2026
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Faraway Place
$$ · 408 N. 3rd Street, Wausau, WI
Faraway Place is a downtown bar and restaurant that opened in May 2026. Local coverage describes its menu as including locally sourced smashburgers and reports that live music is a regular feature.
Best for: Opened May 2026