Favorite Dining – Locally Owned
Pickwick Restaurant
508 E. Superior St. With a history dating back over 135 years, the Pickwick is undeniably Duluth’s most iconic restaurant. It’s dark woods and iconic murals with views of the lake pair with delicious cuisine to offer an unforgettable dining experience.
OMC Smokehouse
1909 W. Superior St. Its name is as fun and creative as its cuisine. A fusion of the some of the country’s best standards of barbecue, OMC (“Oink, Moo, Cluck”) has quickly become a dining favorite in Duluth. Don’t forget to check out the many unique shops surrounding OMC in Duluth’s up-and-coming Lincoln Park Neighborhood.
Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 S. Lake Ave., Ste. LL1 (Canal Park). Located just down the street in the Dewitt-Seitz Marketplace, enjoy a delectable selection of house-smoked meats and Lake Superior fish. Pick up a sandwich and enjoy a shore lunch.
Bridgeman’s
2202 Mountain Shadow Dr. The last remaining Bridgeman’s Restaurant takes a bow to the Bridgeman Corporation’s Duluth roots, dating back to 1883. This family-owned diner dishes up made-from-scratch meals and all-day breakfast, served with a touch of nostalgia.
Boat Club Restaurant
600 E. Superior St. If you are looking for a higher end dining experience, the Boat Club Restaurant is a Duluth favorite. Located in the Fitger’s Brewery Complex, the Boat Club serves wonderful dinners, including fresh seafood, overlooking beautiful Lake Superior.
Va Bene
734 E. Superior St. The Berarducci family created Va Bene to pay homage to their Italian roots. This quaint café, overlooking Lake Superior, serves house-made Italian dishes with all of their sauces, dressing, breads, gnocchi and desserts made in-house.
Vitta Pizza
307 Canal Park Dr., Suite 2 (Canal Park). Now with two convenient locations in Duluth, including a drive-through on East Central Entrance, Vitta Pizza brings the airy dough and deep wood-fired flavors of Neapolitan pizza to Duluth.
Some Superior Favorites
Anchor Bar
413 Tower Ave. (Superior). Featured on the popular Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives television show with Guy Fieri, this Superior mainstay just across the Blatnik Bridge offers delicious and inexpensive burgers and beer in a nostalgic (but cramped) bar setting.