Duluth, Minnesota is an excellent Midwestern vacation destination, particularly during the summer months. Duluth is located north of Minneapolis on the shore of the largest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior,
There are many fine dining restaurants in Duluth, many of which offer hearty, good food. Following are some of the best restaurants in Duluth:
Bellsio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar
Duluth, MN
218-727-4921
Italian restaurant which is reminiscent of a quaint Italian hillside restaurant and wine market. Bellisio’s offers authentic Italian food and fine wine. The wine list has earned Wine Spectator’s “Best of Excellence” award for eight years running. Bellisio’s offers over 4,000 bottles of wine, with over 500 selections. 125 Wines are available by the glass. Wine flights, a sampling of four wines, are related by vintage, region or other commonality.
Italian appetizers and specialties are on the menu. Entree specialties include: chicken mars ala, Chicken Alla Milanese, Italian Roasted Chicken and Fennel Roasted Rack of Pork. From the Grill are Prime Beef Steak Florentina, Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Shrimp. Pasta specialties include: Gnocchii, Fettuccine, Linguine, Rigatoni, Ravioli, Lobster Ravioli, Pappardelle Seafood Putanesca and Risotto. AAA Three Diamond.
Grandma’s Saloon
Duluth, MN
There are three locations: Canal Park, Miller Hill and West Duluth. The restaurant has been serving food for 30 years in a fun, casual environment There are vintage advertisements and original collectibles covering the interior. The award winning food includes overstuffed sandwiches, USDA choice steaks, ribs, and house specialty pasta. Pasta specialties include: New York Steak Stroganoff, Cajun chicken Fettuccine and The Spicy Italian.
Green Mill AAA Two Diamond.
Grizzly’s Grill n’ Saloon
Duluth, MN
218-727-7000
Grizzly’s has locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Menu offers hearty platters of food, including: Bourbon Whiskey steak Medallions, USDA Choice /top Sirloin, USDA Choice Ribeye Steak, Sirloin Tips, Black Gold Sirloin, Hickory BBQ Ribs, Smokehouse Sampler and Smoked Beef Brisket. Northwood’s Platters include chicken Filets, Lodge Walleye, Broiled Shrimp, Country Fried Chicken and Parmesan Encrusted Chicken. There are appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and kids menu available. AAA Two Diamond.
Pickwick
Duluth, MN
218-727-8901
Pickwick is a landmark restaurant located on the shore of Lake Superior, in historic downtown Duluth. Pickwick was purchased by an immigrant Polish bartender in 1919 and has been in his family for four generations. The restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1914. Casual family fine dining has made the restaurant a favorite of generations of diners. Pickwick offers charcoal broiled steak, seafood, chops and sandwiches. Dinner entrees include fresh Ground Sirloin Steak, Grilled Polish & Kraut, Half Spring Chicken, Frenched Pork Chop, Charcoal Broiled marinated Duck, Boneless Ribeye Steak, Dry Aged new York Strip, Dry Aged Porterhouse, Boneless Roasted Prime Rib, Boneless Chicken Breast, Dry Aged Sirloin Steak, BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs, Charcoal Broiled Mojo Pork Tenderloin, Marinated Tenderloin Tidbits, Dry Aged Tenderloin Kabob, Dry Aged Petite Filet, Dry Aged Filet Mignon, Canadian Walleye, Alaskan King Crab, Fresh Sea Scallops, Wild Gulf Shrimp, Wild Sockeye Salmon and Cold Water Lobster Tail. Enjoy a cocktail, wine or fine liqueur. AAA Two Diamond.
Timber Lodge Steakhouse
Duluth, MN
218-722-2624
Rustic roadside eatery is decorated with Native American crafts and artwork. Menu features steaks with names such as: Paul’s Prime Rib, Viking Sirloin, Edmund Fitzgerald Filet Mignon, Iron Ranger, Timber Creek Filet Medallions, F. Scott Fitzgerald, The North Shore, Chuck Lindburger and The Blue Ox. chicken, fish and seafood. AAA Two Diamond.
Top of the Harbor Restaurant
Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview
Duluth, MN
218-727-8981
Rotating restaurant and lounge on with great views. REgional American cuisine.
Information subject to change. Contact the restaurant for further information and to make reservations.
