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    Canal Park Brewing

    3.8 (754 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Cheese Curds
    Liz G.

    My husband and I had a great experience at Canal Park Brewing. Our server was Ashley and she was super friendly and efficient. It's casual and has plenty of seating inside and outside. I ordered their Tidehaus with a beyond burger patty, and my husband ordered the Brewpub Smashburger. We shared cheese curds and sweet potato fries for our sides. All the food was delicious. I still think about those cheese curds!! They had a light crispiness on the outside and a creamy, cheesy inside. I also tried the Minnesota mule at the recommendation of our server and it was really good. All I had to do was tell her what kind of taste I was looking for and she immediately nailed it on the recommendation. This was our first meal in Duluth, and it set the bar high.

    Jeremy S.

    Pretty solid burgers, consistently well made. I come in once every month or two. This time around, I had the smash burger. It had good flavor however a little on the small side, that being said, although it is already a double patty you can order a double- double. I just might do that next time. Their beers are well done also, lots of IPA's

    Tap list
    TJ H.

    Friends and I met here, had a blast out on the patio. Drank many beer, had several appetizers it was all good. We sat around the self service fire pit, and had to step inside for beers. No problem, the bartenders at the main bar were great. We had kids, and they whipped up some excellent Shirley temples. Staff is very friendly, and try to accommodate all requests amicably. We came back to enjoy some beers on the balcony and the beer list is mostly IPA's, which I don't care for. Slim pickings for beer this time, I hope next time is better. I do highly recommend visiting. Pet friendly, great outdoor seating. 4.5 stars.

    Flight
    Jessica W.

    This has become our go-to spot when in downtown Duluth and walking the boardwalk. Beers are good, local, and cold. Food is hot, fresh and substantial portion sizes. What else could you ask for?!

    Teresa M.

    Hop Passport Stop #?? (I'll have to run numbers later to get this caught up for next time) for MN on the Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing Brewery Race We stopped in to try to have a couple of brews & wait out the rain a bit, before officially getting started on the Lake Superior Circle Tour. Pack Stacker Stout - 4 Lake Haze - 4 Service was decent and we did take a look at the menu but opted to skip the food. The outdoor seating is great & the views are spectacular. We met several friendly patrons- a couple of locals & a few passer-throughs, all of which were happy to chat about the area, the Lake &, well, beer...

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    Joe B.

    I will keep this somewhat short. This place is just plain fun to hang out at. What is not to like? If you are staying in any of the myriad of hotels along canal street, you can walk there. The brewery is located right off the pathway, and you have a wonderful view of the lake. The beer is always fresh and well made. There is a beer for all: malty, hoppy, sour, crisp/clean. They have a full bar for those who don't like beer (gasp!) The food is decent bar food. been here multiple times and either ate appetizers or an entree. I walked away plenty happy every time.

    a bottle of beer on a table
    Suzie R.

    Our always go to spot to grab lunch when in downtown Duluth. Not only do they have great food but also great beer! No wait for a Sunday around 12:45 which was awesome. We sat inside as some weather was coming towards us. Service was great. On this outing, I ordered a Reuben on gfree bread with fries. They face these thick soft (on the inside) delish fries. Very filling. The sandwich was perfection! The kiddo was happy about his kids cheeseburger option. He also got chocolate milk. Yum. I got the mule cocktail on the menu. Delish for not being in a copper mug. Lots of public (pay lots) in the surrounding area areas. $6 for 3 hours. Beautiful patio if the weather is nice and great walking path to view the lake behind the building.

    Alexandra H.

    The drinks were incredible! We got the blueberry jalapeno mocktails and beer! The cheese curds were fire!!! The hummus platter = I do not recommend the hummus platter. Yuckie ughhkie

    Anna M.

    Wonderful service, thank you Lexi! Dog friendly outside seating, casual atmosphere. Enjoyed a flight of seltzer, light beer, octoberfest, and a cream ale while the bfenjoyed the ipas. The dips are great, the mac cheese is bland. We wrre going to get a grilled cheese n tomato soup but learned it wasn't vegetarian- I sincerely appreciated Lexi checking that for me.

    Dips appetizer with guac, hummus and pimento cheese.
    Claire L.

    Quick stop here before the concert on the ship tonight. We were seated by the server station that constantly had loud noises from plates, ice machine and foot traffic. Not a great first impression. It's obviously that they cater to the tourist with a large menu that has so many options, which is never a good sign. We decided to go somewhere else for dinner, just had a beer and an app. The Hazy Lakeside IPA was disappointing and barely had any flavor. Not a great relaxing ambiance if you're looking for somewhere you can enjoy a nice dinner. But it's good for families and large groups. There's way better restaurants and breweries in the city to settle for this.

    Greg W.

    I'll start by saying that the location can't be beat and the service was really quick and friendly. Outside of that everything else is just "OK" but you're paying a premium for that harbor view. It's your quintessential tourist-trap and you should expect food and prices to match. It reminds me of a resort restaurant or a spot that is supported 90% by corporate happy hours. If you're with a large group of people and need to accommodate a large range of diets/preferences this is a solid choice. Otherwise there are a bunch of better (and cheaper) options around, in my opinion.

    Nolan H.

    Great beer selection & has TVs for sporting events. Saw the people next to me get Nachos & they looked large. Was visiting Duluth for a long weekend with my fiancé & this was one of the few places that had TVs to watch the ending of the later NFL games. The sour beer was amazing.

    Portabella burger and chopped sirloin burger in back
    Debi O.

    The positive- the server was great! A nice place - clean and not super loud. The pretzels and beer cheese dip were awesome- The ok- the dip seampler was mostly great. The guac was kind of bland. The hummus was yum and the cheesy dip was so tasty. The "crudités" were simply carrots and celery. My friend's burger was good apparently and the portabella burger I had was ok. The mushrooms were good but I feel like there was some meat leakage onto either it or the bun. I'm vegetarian and have not had meat for years. I had an off taste on that bottom bun. The French fries were ok but why so thin?? Idk they didn't stay warm too long In reality- pretty typical brew house food. But the people were really nice

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    Good drinks! Went there for a nightcap before bed. Good service. Food looked good but did not partake.

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    Are dogs allowed inside?

    No, sadly only our patio is dog friendly. Service animals are allowed inside with their owners but thats it!… 

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    Hi Melinda, Sunday - Thursday Food ends at 10 pm and on Friday & Saturday it ends at 11 pm.… 

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