Legend: $ (Inexpensive) $$ (Moderate) $$$ (Expensive) We list locally owned destination dining establishments. No chains, unless, well, Zeitgeist Cafe opens a West location.
Aces on 29th. 2827 Oakes Avenue, Superior. 715.392.2546. Burgers, chicken, pizza. Open for lunch & dinner. $
Amazing Grace Bakery & Cafe. 394 Lake Avenue South, Duluth. 218.723.0075. Sandwiches, coffee, baked goods. Live music. $
Anchor Bar. 413 Tower Avenue, Superior. 715.394.9747. Famous for its burgers. Fresh cut fries. Open for lunch and dinner. $
Chester Creek Cafe. 1902 East 8th Street, Duluth. 218.724.6811. Local and regionally grown food. Vegetarian options. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$
Beaner’s Central. 324 North Central Avenue, Duluth. 218.624.5957. Sandwiches, coffee. $
Bixby’s. 1601 Woodland Avenue, Duluth. 218.724.8444. Great bagels and sandwiches. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $
Black Water Lounge. 231 East Superior Street, Duluth. 218.740.0436. Pub food, sliders, flat breads, sushi. $$
Black Woods Grill & Bar. 2525 London Road, Duluth. 218.724.1612. Steaks, pasta, seafood. Open for lunch and dinner. $$$
Barker’s Island Restaurant. 300 Marina Drive, Superior. 715.392.7152. Steaks, chicken, pasta. Open for lunch & dinner. $$
Clyde Iron Works Restaurant and Bar. 2910 West Michigan Street, Duluth. 218.727.1150. Burgers, pizza, Italian. Open for lunch & dinner. $$
Duluth Grill. 118 South 27th Avenue West, Duluth. 218.726.1150. Burgers, vegetarian options, pies. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $
Eddie’s World Famous Ribs. 5221 East 4th Street, Superior. 715.398.0191. Ribs, steaks, seafood. Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. $$$
Fitger’s Brewhouse. 600 East Superior Street, Duluth. 218.279.BREW. Burgers, salads, beer. Open for lunch and dinner. $
GB Schneider & Co. 4602 Grand Avenue, Duluth. 218.491.7878. Burgers, sandwiches, salads. $$
Grandma’s Saloon & Grill. 522 Lake Avenue South. 218.727.4192; 202 Maple Grove Drive. 218.722.9313; 4602 Grand Avenue. 218.628.7010. Burgers, pasta, sandwiches, salads. Open for lunch & dinner. $$
Green Mill. 340 Lake Avenue South, Duluth. 218.727.7000. Calzones, pizzas, pasta. Open for lunch & dinner. $$
Hammond Steak House. 1402 North 5th Street, Superior. 715.392.3259. Steaks, seafood. Open for dinner M, W, Th, F, Sat, Sun. $$$
JJ Astor. 505 West Superior Street, Duluth. 218.727.8981. Signature dishes made from sustainable local food. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$$
Lake Avenue Cafe. 394 Lake Avenue South, Duluth. 218.722.2355. New menu. Open for lunch & dinner. $$
Le Bistro. 1409 Hammond Avenue, Superior. 715.399.3220. Open for lunch & dinner. $$$
New London Cafe. 4721 East Superior Street, Duluth. 218.525.5016. Burgers, coffee, sandwiches, breakfasts. Recommended by your editor. $
Northern Waters Smokehaus. 394 Lake Avenue South, Duluth in the Dewitt Seitz Marketplace. 218.724.7307. Sandwiches, smoked fish, cured meats. Open for lunch and dinner. $$
Pickwick Restaurant. 508 East Superior Street, Duluth. 218.727.8901. Burgers, prime rib, chicken. Open for lunch, dinner. $$$
Porter’s. 200 West First Street, Duluth. 218.727.6746. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. – Noon. $$
Restaurant 301. 301 East Superior Street, Duluth in the Sheraton Hotel. 218.733.5660. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lunch $$ Dinner $$$. Recommended by your editor.
The Shack Smokehouse & Grill. 3310 Belknap Street, Superior. 715.392.3463. Prime rib, steaks, seafood. Open for lunch & dinner. $$
Sir Benedict’s Tavern. 805 East Superior Street, Duluth. 218.728.1192. Sandwiches, beer. Open for lunch, dinner. $
Sneakers Sports Bar and Grill. 207 West Superior Street (Skywalk-Holiday Center) Duluth. 218.727.7494. Open for lunch and dinner. Burgers, sandwiches, salads. $
Timber Lodge Steakhouse. 325 Lake Avenue South, Duluth. 218.722.2624. Steaks, seafood, prime rib. Open for lunch & dinner. $$$
Lakeview Castle. 5135 North Shore Drive, Duluth. 218.525.1014. Steaks, salads. Open for lunch & dinner. $$$
Nokomis Restaurant. 5593 North Shore Drive, Duluth. 218.525. 2286. Kobe burgers, seasonal entrees. Open for lunch & dinner. $$$
Scenic Cafe. 5461 North Shore Drive, Duluth. 218.525.6724. Salmon, lamb, seasonal entrees. Open for lunch & dinner. $$$
Tycoons Alehouse and Eatery. 132 East Superior Street. 218.740.0402. Burgers, sandwiches, salads, vegetarian options. Open for lunch and dinner. $$
Zeitgeist Arts Cafe. 222 East Superior Street, Duluth. 218.722.9100. Sandwiches, pasta, steaks, vegetarian options. Open for lunch & dinner. Now open for brunch on weekends. $$
