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May 09th, 2008
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Duluth

Angie’s Cantina in Canal Park
11 E. Buchanan St. » 218.727.6117
Wood-grilled southwest & American cuisine. Deck dining in summer.

At Sara’s Table / Chester Creek Café
1902 E. Eighth St. » 218.724.6811
Espresso drinks, American & ethnic dining, beer & wine, outdoor deck & books.

Beaner’s Central
324 N. Central Ave. » 218.624.5957
Espresso, sandwiches, beer & wine. Live music up to five nights a week.

Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant
425 Lake Ave. S. » 218.727.4921
Fashioned after hillside wine markets & restaurants found in small Italian villages.

Bennett’s on the Lake » Fitger’s Complex
600 E. Superior St. » 218.722.2829
Gourmet homemade food with fresh herbs, spices, produce & fish.

Black Woods Grill & Bar
2525 London Rd. » 218.724.1612
195 Hwy. 2 at Boundary Ave., Proctor » 218.628.0628
Ribs, rotisserie chicken, steaks, fish, pasta & seasonal specialties.

Buena Vista Restaurant & Lounge
1144 Mesaba Ave. » 218.722.9047
Diverse menu, beer & wine & the best view of the harbor in town.

Buffalo House

I-35 Exit 24 » 218.624.9901
All things buffalo: burgers, steaks, sandwiches, stew & more.

C.W. Chips Grill & Sports Bar

610 E. Fourth St. » 218.727.9173
Italian, American & seafood in one of the most uniquely decorated spots in town.

Coco’s to Geaux
324 W. Superior St. » 218.740.3039
Eat in or take out gourmet chow served up cafeteria style & open only for lunch.

Duluth Athletic Club Bar & Grill
21 N. Fourth Ave. W. » 218.720.4445
Local faves & dazzling originals served with style in a historic setting.

Erbert & Gerbert’s Subs & Clubs
Spirit Valley
330 N. 57th Ave. W. & Grand Ave. » 218.628.0600
Downtown
234 W. First St. » 218.723.2330
Kenwood Shopping Center
1350 Arrowhead Rd. » 218.724.8100
Subs and more, with a wider variety of toppings than most—including guacamole!

Famous Dave’s
355 Lake Ave. S. » 218.740.3180
Hickory-smoked spareribs & other BBQ treats served with award-winning sauce.

Fitger’s Brewhouse » Fitger’s Complex
600 E. Superior St. » 218.726.1392
Duluth’s only brewpub. Handcrafted beer, gourmet sandwiches & vegetarian entrees.

Gallagher’s Restaurant » Hermantown
4899 Miller Trunk Hwy. » 218.729.7100
Lunch & dinner family style meals to go. Dine-in eating available.

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill
522 S. Lake Ave. » 218.727.4192
2202 Maple Grove Rd. » 218.722.9313
4602 Grand Ave. Suite 960 » 218.628.7010
Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, steaks, pasta & lots of antiques on the walls.

Grandma’s Sports Garden Bar & Grill
425 Lake Ave. S. » 218.722.4724
Pizza & bar chow in Canal Park’s favorite college bar.

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar

340 Lake Ave. S. » 218.727.7000
A variety of pizzas, steaks, sandwiches & pasta from St. Paul’s favorite pizzeria.

The Greenery » Holiday Center
200 W. First St. » 218.727.3387
Indoor sidewalk café featuring soups, pasta salads & custom-made sandwiches.

Hacienda Del Sol
319 E. Superior St. » 218.722.7296
Mexicanized fare, fresh chips & salsa, beer & wine & a great outdoor courtyard.

India Palace
319 W. Superior St. » 218.727.8767
Authentic Indian dishes, vegetarian entrees, beer & wine. Lunch buffet M–F.

Lake Ave. Café » DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace
394 Lake Ave. S. » 218.722.2355
Chef-owned, featuring a globally influenced menu prepared with fresh ingredients.

Lakeview Coffee House » Fitger’s Complex
600 E. Superior St. » Duluth » 218.720.4464
Organic, fair trade coffees, weekly sandwich specials & a great view of Lake Superior.

Nutty Meg’s Café
11 E. Superior St. » 218.722.4610
Espresso & wine café serving soups, sandwiches, salads & fresh desserts.

Old Chicago Pizza
327 Lake Ave. S. » 218.720.2966
Franchise serving 115 beers, deep dish & thin crust pizza, burgers, pasta & more.

Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Denfeld Center
46th St. & Grand Ave » 218.624.5000
Kenwood Center
1332 Arrowhead Rd. » 218.728.8021
Gourmet & traditional handmade pizzas & calzones to bake or grill at home.

Pickwick Restaurant
508 E. Superior St. » 218.727.8901
Duluth’s grand old restaurant serving big portions in big style. Old world atmosphere.

Pizza Lucé
11 E. Superior St. » 218.727.7400
The northern version of Minneapolis’ trend-setting pizzeria (also serving a Mexican menu).

Porter’s » Holiday Center
207 W. Superior St. » 218.727.6746
Prime rib, steaming hot popovers, grilled steaks & fresh Minnesota lake-fish.

Sneakers Bar & Grill » Holiday Center
200 W. First St. » 218.727.7494
Sports bar serving gourmet burgers, fresh salads, great drink specials.

Timberlodge Steakhouse
325 Lake Ave. S. » 218.722.2624
USDA Choice steaks, prime rib, barbecued ribs, seafood & chicken.

Top of the Harbor & Skyview Lounge
505 W. Superior St. » 218.727.8981
Revolving restaurant on the 16th floor of the Duluth Radisson. American cuisine.

Thai Krathong Restaurant
114 W. First St. » 218.733.9774
Only authentic Thai cuisine north of the Twin Cities. Lunch buffet M–F.

Taste of Saigon
» DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace
394 Lake Ave. S. » 218.727.1598
Vietnamese & Chinese cuisine. Beer, wine & jasmine tea.

Uncle Louis’ Cafe
520 E. 4th St. » 218.727.4518
Great diner chow on the cheap. Breakfast features a fantastic gyro & feta omelet.

V.I.P. - Vintage Italian Pizza
1830 E. Eighth St. » 218.728.4411
Large pizza menu with traditional & not-so traditional toppings—cooked & uncooked.

Whole Foods Co-op
1332 E. Fourth St. » 218.728.0884
Vegetarian deli, bakery, sandwiches, wraps, burritos & salads.

Wong’s Express
4131 Grand Ave. »218.628.3977
Authentic Chinese food, serving lunch & dinner. Dine-in, take-out or delivery.

Superior

Anchor Bar & Grill
Tower Ave. » 715.394.9747
Great burgers in a great old dive. Try to grab a seat in one of the barber chairs.

Boathouse Restaurant » Barker’s Island
14 Marina Dr. » 715.399.0076
Special menu available weekly (reservations required), locally grown ingredients.

Erbert & Gerbert’s Subs & Clubs
Superior
1325 Tower Ave. » 715.392.5305
Subs and more, with a wider variety of toppings than most—including guacamole!
Hammond Steakhouse
1402 N. Fifth St. » 715.392.3269
Certified Angus beef, prime rib & seafood served in classic supper club fashion.

Mama Get’s
525 Tower Ave. » 715.395.6030
Burgers, pasta, Mexican, & salads in the famous Berger Hardware building.

Norm’s Beer & Brats

1901 Broadway Ave. » 715.394.9686
Not only a great music venue, Norm’s serves some of the best brats & burgers.

Papa Murphy’s Pizza » Tower Ave. Plaza
24th St. & Tower Ave » 715.395.2485
Gourmet & traditional handmade pizzas & calzones to bake or grill at home.

Stillpoint Health, Wellness & Tea
1112 Tower Ave. » 715.395.0139
Featuring 100 premium loose leaf teas & the Twin Ports only sushi (call for sushi availability and reservations).

V.I.P.
- Vintage Italian Pizza
1222 Tower Ave. » 715.392.5555
Large pizza menu with traditional & not-so- traditional toppings—cooked & uncooked.

North Shore
Scenic Highway 61

New Scenic Café
5461 North Shore Dr. » 218.525.6274
Gourmet whole world foods created from quality ingredients. Vegetarian options.

Shorecrest Supper Club
5593 North Shore Dr. » 218.525.2286
At once up-scale and down-home, serving Americana and fresh fish.

Knife River’s Fish Houses
Knife River » Along Hwy. 61
Folks argue who smokes the best fish on the North Shore: Russ Kendell’s, Smokey Kendell’s or Mel’s—and they’re all in Knife River.

Emily’s Deli » Knife River
218 North Shore Dr.
Since 1929 Emily’s has served traditional Scandinavian meals & North Shore faves.

Two Harbors

American Legion Post 109
641 First Ave. » 218.834.4141
Lunch, dinner & lounge. Burgers, sandwiches & specials.

Betty’s Pies
1633 Hwy. 61 » 218.834.3367
Homemade pies, pasties, soup & bread fresh daily. Famous name, new owners.

Black Woods Grill & Bar
612 Seventh Ave., (Hwy. 61) » 218.834.3846
Ribs, rotisserie chicken, steaks, fish, pasta & seasonal specialties.

Blueberry House Bakery
Hwy. 61 » 218.834.5726
A variety of muffins & sweets & a selection of coffee treats.

Judy’s Cafe
Hwy. 61 » 218.834.4802
Fresh baked goods & good old-fashioned homemade meals.

Lou’s Fish House
Hwy. 61 in Two Harbors » 218.834.5254
Smoked fish, jerky & cheese. Daily fish dinner.

Louise’s Place
19 Waterfront Dr. » 218.834.2176
Coffee, crafts & sweets. Serving sandwiches daily.

Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
Hwy. 61 » 218.834.3714
Variety of breads, rolls, buns, sticky buns & donuts plus breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Vietnamese Lantern
Hwy. 61 in Two Harbors » 218.834.4373
Vietnamese menu served lunch & dinner. Eat in or take out.

Beaver Bay to Schroeder

Inn at Beaver Bay » Beaver Bay
Hwy. 61 » 218.226.4351
Breakfast through dinner. Homemade items, daily specials & a lounge.

Lemon Wolf Cafe » Beaver Bay
Hwy. 61 » 218.226.7225
Fresh fish, steak and pastas, soups, salads and pie. Vegetarian options.

Northern Lights » Beaver Bay
Hwy. 61 » 218.226.3012
An authentic taste of the north, featuring all sorts of wild game selections.

Northwoods Cafe
» Silver Bay
Silver Bay Shopping Center » 218.226.3699
The locals eat here, so it has to be good. Diner chow, coffee & conversation.

Northern Lights Roadhouse » Silver Bay
1040 Main St. » 218.226.3012
Family foods specializing in fish, wild game & specialty recipes close to the lake.

Satellite’s Country Inn » Schroeder
Milepost 72 on Hwy. 61 » 218.663.7574
Fine meals (great breakfast!) served in the living room of an old house.

Lutsen to Tofte

Caribou Crossing » Lutsen
Caribou Highlands Lodge » 218.663.7468
Fresh baked pastries, treats, sandwiches, pizza, gourmet coffees & frozen yogurt.

Lutsen Resort Dining Room » Lutsen
Hwy. 61 » 218.663.7212
Traditional & contemporary American cuisine & Scandinavian specialties.

Papa Charlie’s
» Lutsen
Ski Hill Rd. » 218.663.7800
Northwoods-inspired entrees. Casual atmosphere. Live music.

Poplar River Pub » Lutsen
Hwy. 61 » 218.663.7212
Casual dining & spirits. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches & light entrees.

Tracks Restaurant » Lutsen
Ski Hill Rd. » 218.663.7316
Mountainside restaurant. Steaks & fish. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Bluefin Restaurant » Tofte
Bluefin Bay Resort, Hwy. 61 » 218.663.7296
Fresh, made-from-scratch breads & desserts. Local fish. Wine & spirits.

Breakers Bar & Grill » Tofte
Bluefin Bay, Hwy. 61, » 218.663.7296
Food & spirits overlooking Lake Superior. Burgers, sandwiches, entrees. Fresh fish.

Coho Cafe, Bakery & Deli » Tofte
Hwy. 61 » 218.663.8032
Handcrafted breads & desserts; soups, salads, sandwiches, calzones, pizza & pasta.

Grand Marais

Angry Trout Cafe » Grand Marais
Hwy. 61 » 218.387.1265
Organic & locally produced foods. Pasta, fresh fish, appetizers, salads. Seasonal.

Birch Terrace

Hwy. 61 » 218.387.2215
Log mansion overlooking harbor. Steaks, ribs, fresh fish, seafood, pasta & salads.

Blue Water Cafe
Main St. » 218.387.1597
Traditional favorites, daily specials, broasted chicken, kid’s menu, pie & hot sandwiches.

Cascade Lodge Restaurant

Hwy. 61 near Cascade River State Park » 218.387.2911
Breakfast, soups, salads & sandwiches, steak, poultry, fish & pasta.

Devil Track Lodge – The Landing

Nine miles NW of Grand Marais on Devil Track Lake » 218.387.9414
Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Full lounge.

Dockside Fish Market
Hwy. 61 » 218.387.2906
Locally caught fresh & smoked fish as well as imported fresh & fresh-frozen fish.

East Bay Hotel Restaurant

Main St. » 218.387.2800
Traditional Scandinavian fare, steaks, fresh fish & from-scratch baked goods.

Gun Flint Tavern
Main St. » 218.387.1563
Handcrafted soups, sandwiches & wraps. Great microbrew beer selection.

Harbor Inn Motel & Restaurant
Main St. » 218.387.2095
Fresh Lake Superior herring, trout & walleye. Homemade cream pies. Seasonal.

Harbor Light » West of Grand Marais
Hwy. 61 » 218.387.1142
Family dining offering fish, steak, chicken & pork dinner entrees.

Howlin’ Wolf » West of Grand Marais
Hwy. 61 » 218.387.1236
Steaks, ribs, sandwiches & pasta for lunch or dinner. Lounge with live music.

Leng’s Fountain Grill
Main St. » 218.387.1231
Authentic old-fashioned ice cream treats, homemade soups, burgers & sandwiches.

My Sister’s Place
Hwy. 61 » 218.387.1915
Great atmosphere & great burgers, gourmet hot dogs, homemade soup & chili.

Naniboujou Lodge
20 Naniboujou Trail » 218.387.2688
Historic 1920’s lodge. Breakfasts, dinners & high tea served in the solarium.

The Pie Place
207 W. Hwy. 61 » 218.387-1513
Everything is made from scratch, including a variety of fantastic fruit and cream pies.

South of the Border Café
Hwy. 61 » 218.387.1505
Made to order breakfast featuring American fries & ‘browns. Café menu for lunch.

Victoria’s Bakehouse & Deli

Hwy. 61 » 218.387.1747
Bread, rolls, cookies, soup, quiche-of-the-day & made-to-order sandwiches.

Gunflint Trail

Gunflint Lodge
143 S. Gunflint Lake » 800.328.3325
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, including a Walleye Pistachio Nut Sausage appetizer.

Bearskin Lodge
124 E. Bearskin Rd. » 800.338.4170
Dinner by reservation only. Set price entree of the day, sirloin steak or vegetarian choice.

Trail Center » at Poplar Lake
7611 Gunflint Trail » 218.388.2214
Variety of food at reasonable prices. Beer & spirits.

Windigo Lodge » at Poplar Lake
7890 Gunflint Trail » 800.535.4320
Lakeside restaurant & lounge. Full menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Hungry Jack Lodge
318 S. Hungry Jack Rd. » 218.388.2265
Reservations required for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Wine & set-ups.

Loon Lake Lodge
Loon Lake » 218.388.2232
Reservations required, serving family style meals, breakfast to dinner.

Sea Island Lodge » at Seagull Lake
111 Sea Island Rd. » 218.388.2261
Lunch & dinner served. Beer & wine available.

Trails End Cafe » 56 miles from Grand Marais
Gunflint Trail » 800.346.6625
Sandwiches, soups, salads, appetizers & pizza. Domestic & imported beers & wine.

South Shore
Ashland

Black Cat Coffee House
211 Chapple Ave. » 715.682.3680
Healthy foods made from scratch daily with organic ingredients. Good beer selection.

Breakwater Cafe
1808 Lake Shore Dr. E. » 715.682.8388
Fine family dining with a fine view of Lake Superior.

Golden Glow Café
519 Main St. W. » 715.682.2838
Great old-fashioned food served in a great old-fashioned diner.

Java Trout Expresso/Internet Bar
402 S. George St. 715.372.5511
Northern Wisconsin’s only internet bar. Coffee and…fish?

Marine Supper Club

30600 US Hwy. 2 » 715.682.5235
Fine dining and cocktails on Lake Superior, overlooking the bay.

Sirtoli’s
101 Lake Shore Dr. W. » 715.682.9095
Italian steak house located inside the historic Hotel Chequamegon.

The Platter
315 Turner » 715.682.2626
Ashland’s oldest restaurant, serving lunch & dinner with a full service bar.

Port Wing/Cornucopia

Port Bar » Port Wing
Hwy. 13 » 715.774.3731
Petrified wood decor, great local food and home of the Father’s Day Testicle Festival.

Fishlipps » Cornucopia
Superior St. » 715.774.3731
A huge menu featuring local fish and lots of stuff containing crab.

Washburn

It’s a Small World
144 W. Bayfield » 715.373.5177
The menu changes each week to focus on meals from a different section of the globe.

Bayfield

Greunke’s Restaurant
17 Rittenhouse Ave. » 715.779.5480
Gruenke’s serves up local whitefish and a traditional fish boil.

Maggie’s
257 Manypenny Ave. » 715.779.5641
Lunch & dinner and a full bar—a favorite among frequent Bayfield visitors.

Mama Get’s Bistro & Brew

200 Rittenhouse Ave. » 715.779.7004
Menu includes steak, chicken, ribs and Mexican. Live music nightly.

Pier Plaza
City Dock » 715.779.3330
Homemade bakery. Breakfast, lunch & dinner specials.

Portside Bar & Restaurant
Port Superior Marina » 715.779.5380
Casual fine dining overlooking Port Superior.

The Egg Toss Cafe

41 Manypenny Ave. » 715.779.5181
Bayfield’s newest breakfast spot. Features an indoor deck.

Wild by Nature Market
100 Rittenhouse Ave. » 715.779.5075
Sandwiches, wraps & salads with fresh bread & Wisconsin cheese.

Wild Rice Restaurant

84860 Old San Rd. » 715.779.9881
Some consider this the best cuisine you can find along Lake Superior. See for yourself.


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