25 Essential Duluth Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Duluth.
Duluth Grill
Minnesota
Casual, enduring eatery providing locally sourced comfort food & an extensive breakfast menu.
Toasty's Sandwich Shop
Minnesota
Grilled sandwiches & salads with choice ingredients turned out in a minimalist space with seating.
Bridgeman's
Minnesota
Long-established local fixture dishing up homestyle diner fare & creative ice cream in vintage digs.
Crooked Pint Ale House
Duluth, Minnesota
Relaxed local pub chain serving craft beers & cocktails, plus burgers, pot pies & tacos.
Northern Waters Smokehaus
Duluth, Minnesota
Smoked-fish specialist also offering artisanal smoked meats & a sizable menu of gourmet sandwiches.
Burger Paradox
Duluth, Minnesota
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Coney Island Deluxe
Duluth, Minnesota
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
The King of Creams
Duluth, Minnesota
Family-run fixture offering ice cream scoops, cheesesteak sandwiches & burgers in a simple interior.
Pizza Lucé Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.
Big Daddy's Burgers
Duluth, Minnesota
No-frills restaurant providing hearty burgers, sandwiches & breakfast classics such as omelets.
Grandma's Saloon & Grill
Duluth, Minnesota
Enduring place with classic dishes & cocktails in a quirky space with old-timey decor.
Lake Avenue Restaurant & Bar
Duluth, Minnesota
Inventive New American cuisine pairs with regional cocktails in a casual space with outdoor seating.
Sammy's Pizza & Deli - Lakeside
Duluth, Minnesota
Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.
Zeitgeist Restaurant & Bar
Duluth, Minnesota
Bustling cafe featuring New American plates, cocktails & events in an airy, sophisticated interior.
Black Woods Grill & Bar
Duluth, Minnesota
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace.
PhởHolic Taste of Vietnam
Duluth, Minnesota
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Duluth, Minnesota
This easygoing Italian restaurant boasts more than 500 wines, plus pasta, salads & an outdoor patio.
Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown
Duluth, Minnesota
Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.
Eagle's Nest Resort
Duluth, Minnesota
Rustic cabins in a simple lakefront resort with a restaurant, boat rentals & private docks.
Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - West Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.
Arby's
Duluth, Minnesota
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Alto Pino Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Dinner.
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
Duluth, Minnesota
Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.
Pickwick Restaurant & Pub
Duluth, Minnesota
Landmark circa-1914 eatery serving drinks & traditional entrees including steak, pasta & salmon.
Tavern on the Hill
Duluth, Minnesota
Chill haunt with Greek wood-fired pizza & other clever, seasonal bites, plus TVs & an outdoor patio.