The best restaurants in Superior

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

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Neighborhood pizza joint featuring pies, pasta dishes, sandwiches & more in a relaxed setting.

1602 Tower Ave

Neighborhood pizza joint featuring pies, pasta dishes, sandwiches & more in a relaxed setting.

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Big Apple Bagels

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Counter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.

1224 Belknap St

Counter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.

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Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

4602 Grand Ave #400 (Duluth)

Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

2707 W Superior St (Duluth)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Recreational mountain featuring wintertime downhill skiing & a summertime adventure park.

9500 Spirit Mountain Pl (Duluth)

Recreational mountain featuring wintertime downhill skiing & a summertime adventure park.

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Understated late-night hangout featuring pizza, pasta, calzones, tap beers & live entertainment.

1201 Tower Ave

Understated late-night hangout featuring pizza, pasta, calzones, tap beers & live entertainment.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

4005 W Michigan St (Duluth)

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Lively, old-school Irish pub & microbrewery offering a bar-food menu, whiskey & trivia nights.

109 W Superior St (Duluth)

Lively, old-school Irish pub & microbrewery offering a bar-food menu, whiskey & trivia nights.

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Grilled sandwiches & salads with choice ingredients turned out in a minimalist space with seating.

324 W Superior St Ste 21 (Duluth)

Grilled sandwiches & salads with choice ingredients turned out in a minimalist space with seating.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

4402 Grand Ave (Duluth)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

2433 Tower Ave

Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

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Down-to-earth chophouse serving traditional American fare such as steaks with baked potatoes.

1402 N 5th St

Down-to-earth chophouse serving traditional American fare such as steaks with baked potatoes.

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

1600 Miller Trunk Hwy (Duluth)

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

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A&W Restaurant

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Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

701 Belknap St

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

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Wasabi

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Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

3333 Tower Ave

Light-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

2110 E 2nd St

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Jimmy John's

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Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

823 Belknap St Ste 101

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

615 Belknap St

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

3313 Tower Ave

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Taco John's

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Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare.

2437 Tower Ave

Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare.

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The Shack

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Enduring bar & grill offering American comfort classics & local specialties in low-key surrounds.

3301 Belknap St

Enduring bar & grill offering American comfort classics & local specialties in low-key surrounds.

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Upscale B&B in a 1904 mansion, offering regal suites, free hot breakfast & evening wine receptions.

2316 E 1st St (Duluth)

Upscale B&B in a 1904 mansion, offering regal suites, free hot breakfast & evening wine receptions.

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Silos Restaurant

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Contemporary tavern offering a bar area, eclectic American grub & a deck with harbor views.

800 W Railroad St (Duluth)

Contemporary tavern offering a bar area, eclectic American grub & a deck with harbor views.

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Circle K

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Gas-station & convenience-store chain stocking snacks, hot foods, beverages & sundries.

2111 Tower Ave

Gas-station & convenience-store chain stocking snacks, hot foods, beverages & sundries.

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Standard outpost serving hearty portions of Cantonese & Sichuan classics & American comfort food.

24 E St

Standard outpost serving hearty portions of Cantonese & Sichuan classics & American comfort food.

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Aces On 29th

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Mellow hangout offering typical bar fare, HDTVs & a volleyball court, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

2827 Oakes Ave

Mellow hangout offering typical bar fare, HDTVs & a volleyball court, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

9303 Westgate Blvd (Proctor)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Nachos, fajitas & other Mexican eats served in a chill space with colorful, painted wood furniture.

2224 Mountain Shadow Dr (Duluth)

Nachos, fajitas & other Mexican eats served in a chill space with colorful, painted wood furniture.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

3805 E 2nd St

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Enduring place with classic dishes & cocktails in a quirky space with old-timey decor.

522 S Lake Ave (Duluth)

Enduring place with classic dishes & cocktails in a quirky space with old-timey decor.

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A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

1020 Woodland Ave (Duluth)

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

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Juice Pharm

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Stylish vegan hangout with a laid-back ambiance offering Buddha bowls, salads & smoothies.

208 E 1st St (Duluth)

Stylish vegan hangout with a laid-back ambiance offering Buddha bowls, salads & smoothies.

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Miller Hill Mall, 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy (Duluth)

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

3605 Tower Ave

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

2502 London Rd (Duluth)

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Chain eatery offering submarine sandwiches, soups & chili in a casual, counter-service setting.

1325 Tower Ave

Chain eatery offering submarine sandwiches, soups & chili in a casual, counter-service setting.

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Circle K

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Gas-station & convenience-store chain stocking snacks, hot foods, beverages & sundries.

4827 E 2nd St

Gas-station & convenience-store chain stocking snacks, hot foods, beverages & sundries.

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Laid-back gastropub with dark décor serving American comfort food & hearty weekend brunches.

205 W Superior St (Duluth)

Laid-back gastropub with dark décor serving American comfort food & hearty weekend brunches.

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When you need a legit burger or a classic diner breakfast, Big Daddy's Burgers delivers with fresh, never-frozen beef and portions that…

2828 Piedmont Ave (Duluth)

When you need a legit burger or a classic diner breakfast, Big Daddy's Burgers delivers with fresh, never-frozen beef and portions that mean business. Feeling bold this week, tackle their Belly Buster or The Challenge to earn a spot on the Wall of Fame.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 11, 2026

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

222 E Superior St (Duluth)

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

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

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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 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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

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Need a midweek pick-me-up that doesn’t involve cooking? Ichiro Sushi & Ramen turns Duluth cravings into wins with freshly crafted sushi…

1702 Miller Trunk Hwy Ste 107 (Duluth)

Need a midweek pick-me-up that doesn’t involve cooking? Ichiro Sushi & Ramen turns Duluth cravings into wins with freshly crafted sushi rolls, crisp sashimi, and savory ramen made with premium ingredients, delivering that perfect combo of comfort and quality when you just want something reliably delicious.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 29, 2026

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

340 S Lake Ave (Duluth)

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

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Settle in at Pickwick Restaurant & Pub this week for award-winning, chargrilled steaks and real-deal homemade soups in a cozy, European…

508 E Superior St (Duluth)

Settle in at Pickwick Restaurant & Pub this week for award-winning, chargrilled steaks and real-deal homemade soups in a cozy, European woodwork kind of setting. A Duluth landmark since 1914 with roots back to 1888 and a 2007 James Beard nod, it nails that classic, unhurried supper vibe by Lake Superior.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - West Duluth is that reliable neighborhood fix for square-cut pies and Italian favorites made from Sam and…

403 N Central Ave (Duluth)

Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - West Duluth is that reliable neighborhood fix for square-cut pies and Italian favorites made from Sam and Louise’s 1950s recipes. Opened in 1956 and still family run, it’s where Duluth folks gather for bite-sized squares, good sauce, and better stories.

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Chicken and What

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Because some nights only a perfectly crispy chicken sandwich will do, Chicken and What is hand-dredging and frying to order for that real…

231 N Central Ave (Duluth)

Because some nights only a perfectly crispy chicken sandwich will do, Chicken and What is hand-dredging and frying to order for that real crunch, with Nashville Hot, Kickin' Chicken, and Loaded Nashville Fries ready to ruin your self-control in the best way. Simple menu, zero nonsense, all flavor.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 27, 2026

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

2401 W Superior St (Duluth)

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

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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 (Duluth)

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

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Opened in 1956 and still run by the Perrella family, Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown serves the original 1950s recipes in bite-sized…

103 W 1st St (Duluth)

Opened in 1956 and still run by the Perrella family, Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown serves the original 1950s recipes in bite-sized squares, plus comforting Italian favorites and friendly service locals actually recognize. When you want Duluth’s longest-running pie spot, this is the table to rally around.

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Vitta Pizza Canal Park is the quick, wood‑fired fix Duluthians swear by, turning out Neapolitan pies in as little as 97 seconds with that…

307 Canal Park Dr #2 (Duluth)

Vitta Pizza Canal Park is the quick, wood‑fired fix Duluthians swear by, turning out Neapolitan pies in as little as 97 seconds with that puffy, blistered crust. Pair a 9-inch with a made-to-order salad, try the vegan or gluten-free options, then dunk the crust in their Caesar this week… trust us.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Trophy Cafe

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When you need a plate that tastes like weekends at grandma's, Trophy Cafe keeps it simple and satisfying with American comfort staples,…

1314 Commonwealth Ave (Duluth)

When you need a plate that tastes like weekends at grandma's, Trophy Cafe keeps it simple and satisfying with American comfort staples, daily lunch specials, and a legit kids' menu. Cozy vibe, no fuss, just good food that makes Duluth mornings and lunch breaks easier.

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Pizza Lucé Duluth keeps weeknights interesting with inventive, award-winning pies built on local ingredients, plus hoagies, wings, salads…

11 E Superior St (Duluth)

Pizza Lucé Duluth keeps weeknights interesting with inventive, award-winning pies built on local ingredients, plus hoagies, wings, salads and desserts that actually slap.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 30, 2026

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Cluck n' Burgers

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Cluck n' Burgers is slinging cluck'n good smashburgers, crispy wings, and other comfort hits that land right when the Northland munchies…

2525 London Rd (Duluth)

Cluck n' Burgers is slinging cluck'n good smashburgers, crispy wings, and other comfort hits that land right when the Northland munchies strike.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 24, 2026

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

394 S Lake Ave Ste LL1 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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

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Hanabi Japanese Cuisine nails the Duluth sweet spot with inventive sushi, comforting ramen, and crisp gyoza, plus a legit bar program with…

110 N 1st Ave W (Duluth)

Hanabi Japanese Cuisine nails the Duluth sweet spot with inventive sushi, comforting ramen, and crisp gyoza, plus a legit bar program with soju, cocktails, and imported beer. Modern art on the walls, friendly staff, and rolls that actually surprise you... this week feels like a Hanabi week.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 28, 2026

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

300 Canal Park Dr (Duluth)

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

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Cloud 9

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When cravings hit from Lakeside to Lincoln Park, Cloud 9 delivers with sushi, sizzling hibachi, and an all-you-can-eat menu that dares you…

308 S Lake Ave (Duluth)

When cravings hit from Lakeside to Lincoln Park, Cloud 9 delivers with sushi, sizzling hibachi, and an all-you-can-eat menu that dares you to be adventurous. This week, bring your appetite, try a few new rolls, then settle into that blissful post-sushi glow.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 14, 2026

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

1102 Tower Ave

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

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With 500-plus selections and flights pouring from a 4,000-bottle cellar, Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar pairs standout pastas,…

405 S Lake Ave (Duluth)

With 500-plus selections and flights pouring from a 4,000-bottle cellar, Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar pairs standout pastas, risotto, and even a fennel roasted rack of pork with a patio that catches the lake breeze.

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Wrecktangle Pizza is now slinging creative, craveable pies inside Wild State Cider’s taproom, which means you can pair bold toppings with a…

2515 W Superior St (Duluth)

Wrecktangle Pizza is now slinging creative, craveable pies inside Wild State Cider’s taproom, which means you can pair bold toppings with a fresh pour and call it a weeknight win. Rally a couple friends, order a few to share, and let the pizza-flavored friendship begin.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 20, 2026

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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 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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

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

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Vitta Pizza Central Entrance turns out fast, wood-fired Neapolitan pies with that leopard-spotted edge, plus salads, wine, and a great…

21 W Central Entrance (Duluth)

Vitta Pizza Central Entrance turns out fast, wood-fired Neapolitan pies with that leopard-spotted edge, plus salads, wine, and a great local beer lineup.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 31, 2026

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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 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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 (Duluth)

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

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