The best restaurants in Duluth

42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Johnny B's Food Truck turns New American cravings into locally sourced, seasonal, organic plates that keep showing up at your favorite…

5211 Glenwood St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Johnny B's Food Truck turns New American cravings into locally sourced, seasonal, organic plates that keep showing up at your favorite Duluth spots, even in February. Track their weekly schedule on Instagram, or book them for private events or a private chef night when you want restaurant-worthy food to come to you.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Kitchen & Bar at Duluth Coffee Company is the cozy move when you want farmer-focused, made-from-scratch plates with legitimately great…

107 E Superior St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Kitchen & Bar at Duluth Coffee Company is the cozy move when you want farmer-focused, made-from-scratch plates with legitimately great coffee, plus a proper bar for mimosas or a Bloody Mary, all backed by DCC’s origin-obsessed roasting team.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 3, 2026

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No-frills restaurant providing hearty burgers, sandwiches & breakfast classics such as omelets.

2828 Piedmont Ave

No-frills restaurant providing hearty burgers, sandwiches & breakfast classics such as omelets.

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Bustling cafe featuring New American plates, cocktails & events in an airy, sophisticated interior.

222 E Superior St

Bustling cafe featuring New American plates, cocktails & events in an airy, sophisticated interior.

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Casual eatery serving comfort eats and featuring an extensive beer selection, cocktails, and a kids' menu.

6428 Tower Ave (Superior)

Casual eatery serving comfort eats and featuring an extensive beer selection, cocktails, and a kids' menu.

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Family-run fixture offering ice cream scoops, cheesesteak sandwiches & burgers in a simple interior.

502 E 4th St

Family-run fixture offering ice cream scoops, cheesesteak sandwiches & burgers in a simple interior.

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Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

4135 Richard Ave Ste 101 (Hermantown)

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

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Harbor 360

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Casual restaurant atop the Radisson Hotel featuring 360-degree views of the city skyline, plus burgers and cocktails.

505 W Superior St

Casual restaurant atop the Radisson Hotel featuring 360-degree views of the city skyline, plus burgers and cocktails.

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Clyde Iron Works

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Vast, low-key option in a converted factory serving wood-fired pizza & burgers, plus shared plates.

2920 W Michigan St

Vast, low-key option in a converted factory serving wood-fired pizza & burgers, plus shared plates.

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Craft deli serving sandwiches, salads, and appetizers with beer, wine, and cocktails.

102 S 27th Ave W Suite 100

Craft deli serving sandwiches, salads, and appetizers with beer, wine, and cocktails.

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Casual eatery featuring a variety of ramen dishes, plus sushi, small plates, and sake, and bubble tea.

1702 Miller Trunk Hwy Ste 107

Casual eatery featuring a variety of ramen dishes, plus sushi, small plates, and sake, and bubble tea.

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Relaxed family-friendly chain bar & grill serving American fare, plus deep-dish pizzas.

340 S Lake Ave

Relaxed family-friendly chain bar & grill serving American fare, plus deep-dish pizzas.

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Landmark circa-1914 eatery serving drinks & traditional entrees including steak, pasta & salmon.

508 E Superior St

Landmark circa-1914 eatery serving drinks & traditional entrees including steak, pasta & salmon.

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Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

403 N Central Ave

Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

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Laid-back steakhouse featuring a relish tray, plus seafood specialties and prime rib.

4368 County Rd E (South Range)

Laid-back steakhouse featuring a relish tray, plus seafood specialties and prime rib.

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Casual taqueria and restaurant, also home to a food truck, featuring tacos, nopales and other standards.

2401 W Superior St

Casual taqueria and restaurant, also home to a food truck, featuring tacos, nopales and other standards.

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The Breeze Inn

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Homey pitstop featuring a variety of burgers, plus fried fish & other comfort food in casual digs.

5168 Jean Duluth Rd

Homey pitstop featuring a variety of burgers, plus fried fish & other comfort food in casual digs.

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Duluth Grill

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Casual, enduring eatery providing locally sourced comfort food & an extensive breakfast menu.

118 S 27th Ave W

Casual, enduring eatery providing locally sourced comfort food & an extensive breakfast menu.

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Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

103 W 1st St

Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

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Warm, cheery spot with outdoor seating, Italy-inspired decor & classic Neapolitan-style pizzas.

307 Canal Park Dr #2

Warm, cheery spot with outdoor seating, Italy-inspired decor & classic Neapolitan-style pizzas.

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Japanese fare including sushi, ramen and tempura, in a casual setting.

4023 Woodland Ave

Japanese fare including sushi, ramen and tempura, in a casual setting.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

4255 Haines Rd (Hermantown)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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Trophy Cafe

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American comfort food served all day in a cozy spot with daily specials and a kids' menu.

1314 Commonwealth Ave

American comfort food served all day in a cozy spot with daily specials and a kids' menu.

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Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

11 E Superior St

Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

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Smoked-fish specialist also offering artisanal smoked meats & a sizable menu of gourmet sandwiches.

394 S Lake Ave Ste LL1

Smoked-fish specialist also offering artisanal smoked meats & a sizable menu of gourmet sandwiches.

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Inventive New American cuisine pairs with regional cocktails in a casual space with outdoor seating.

394 S Lake Ave

Inventive New American cuisine pairs with regional cocktails in a casual space with outdoor seating.

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Contemporary venue with an inventive sushi menu, plus other Japanese dishes & a bar.

110 N 1st Ave W

Contemporary venue with an inventive sushi menu, plus other Japanese dishes & a bar.

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Industrial-chic microbrewery featuring artisanal beers & area-sourced pub food.

300 Canal Park Dr

Industrial-chic microbrewery featuring artisanal beers & area-sourced pub food.

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Cloud 9

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Sushi & other Japanese fare, plus Chinese & Thai dishes, served in a modern, stylish setting.

308 S Lake Ave

Sushi & other Japanese fare, plus Chinese & Thai dishes, served in a modern, stylish setting.

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Modern chophouse with upscale decor serving steaks and seafood, plus a patio.

1102 Tower Ave (Superior)

Modern chophouse with upscale decor serving steaks and seafood, plus a patio.

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This easygoing Italian restaurant boasts more than 500 wines, plus pasta, salads & an outdoor patio.

405 S Lake Ave

This easygoing Italian restaurant boasts more than 500 wines, plus pasta, salads & an outdoor patio.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

902 Mall Dr

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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OMC Smokehouse

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Upbeat eatery for elevated BBQ with a global twist, plus local craft brews & a patio with fire pits.

1909 W Superior St

Upbeat eatery for elevated BBQ with a global twist, plus local craft brews & a patio with fire pits.

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Va Bene

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Indoor-outdoor eatery on Lake Superior serving modern Italian fare & creative cocktails.

734 E Superior St

Indoor-outdoor eatery on Lake Superior serving modern Italian fare & creative cocktails.

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Casual, cozy spot for flavorful chicken wings amid sports-themed decor, also serving sandwiches.

5729 Tower Ave (Superior)

Casual, cozy spot for flavorful chicken wings amid sports-themed decor, also serving sandwiches.

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Food truck offering street-food inspired dishes, including a popular lobster roll.

5461 N Shore Dr

Food truck offering street-food inspired dishes, including a popular lobster roll.

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New Scenic Café

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This intimate cafe with partial lake views & a garden features sophisticated New American cuisine.

5461 N Shore Dr

This intimate cafe with partial lake views & a garden features sophisticated New American cuisine.

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Casual restaurant offering Italian & American standards in a down-to-earth space that has a bar.

4960 Miller Trunk Hwy (Hermantown)

Casual restaurant offering Italian & American standards in a down-to-earth space that has a bar.

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Casual, wood-fired pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pies alongside beer and wine.

21 W Central Entrance

Casual, wood-fired pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pies alongside beer and wine.

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Bridgeman's

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Long-established local fixture dishing up homestyle diner fare & creative ice cream in vintage digs.

2202 Mountain Shadow Dr

Long-established local fixture dishing up homestyle diner fare & creative ice cream in vintage digs.

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Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.

327 S Lake Ave

Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.

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Warm, lakeside eatery with nautical decor offering classic seafood & steaks plus cocktails & wine.

600 E Superior St

Warm, lakeside eatery with nautical decor offering classic seafood & steaks plus cocktails & wine.

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