Customer service and the atmosphere is great!! It's what you would expect going in. I think the…read moreowner was present doing what they do so that's awesome. However, the 3 stars has to do with the quality of their food vs the price. I would say it's overpriced and the steak sandwich I ate had very very chewy meat that I couldn't swallow, the cheese was in the sandwich wasn't melted, and just my type of place to eat.

Absolute s***show here today. Every weekend in Duluth is nuts, every season is tourist driven. So…read morewhy do places always act like deer in the headlights? We came here later in the afternoon around 1:30 to grab some lunch. Passing the mall that was jammed packed with shoppers, we set our expectations for a long wait. Well, that is what we got and then some. We put our order in and waited, and waited, and waited. Hey, it's the holidays and the weekend, we will wait. More than an hour into waiting, our food finally comes out. As our waitress is bringing out the food, she tells us that only one out of the two of the wild rice burgers we ordered was available and we would need to make a substitute of some kind in place of the KITCHEN'S error. AS SHE IS BRINGING OUT OUR ORDER THAT WE HAVE WAITED OVER AN HOUR FOR. WTF? So are we supposed to order something else and wait an additional hour for it? So that means one person at our table has no food and we are starving because it is getting close to 3 p.m. So we order an order of onion rings and start splitting up our meals to make enough food go around the table to feed everyone. A good waitress would press for our onion ring order to be at least prioritized but that never materializes. After waiting 20 minutes for the rings, we tell our waitress to cancel the order. It would be dinner time by the time we got them. Seriously, no apologies, no what can we do to make this better, nothing - just would you like to add more to your bill? Overpriced burgers and sandwiches (one burger, one kid's meal, and one beer ran was $35!, that was just one bill out of three). On top of that, they nickel and dime you with so many different charges (5% automatic charge to pay for their awful cooks, retail tax (?), multiple lines to tip your staff, etc.) followed by absolutely clueless and uncaring staff. I'm only 33 years old but this will be the last time me or my immediate family ever set foot into any Grandma's establishment ever again. Avoid this place and support a business that actually works to be deserving of your business and time.

I came here May 9th at 6:30pm for a celebratory dinner following my brother's graduation, and…read moreunfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing. The service was unacceptable. Our waitress' name was Madalin. Was dismissive and rude throughout the evening. When I politely asked to have an ingredient removed from a drink, she actually laughed at me and said I couldn't. For the rest of the night, our entire table was largely ignored, making it difficult to get even basic assistance. It took 30 minutes for our table to receive drinks. To make matters worse, the food was poor quality. Between the unprofessional service and the sub-par meal, it really put a damper on what should have been a special family occasion. I won't be returning and would NEVER recommend this spot for anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience.

I got the Ruben. The rye bread felt like it never touched a griddle. Lukewarm corned beef and…read moresauerkraut straight out of a bag, priced at 20 bucks. It would have been fine at 8.75. The server was nice. Grandma's is a chain restaurant capitalizing on nostalgia and cutting costs at every opportunity.

FIVE STARS FOR SURE - The location has free parking (which is rare in Duluth). The hostess was…read morepolite and greeted us with a smile and quickly sat us. The menu has a lot of variety with many items to choose from. The server was just top notch like took time to get order right, answer questions, come back and check on us and smile and super professional the whole time. My beverage was amazing and food was great, one of the people in our group said the homemade vegetable soup was the best soup they've ever had. To be honest the food was really good but the staff was just amazing. The hostess, server, even person who walking by answered a question and wasn't our server were all just beyond top notch. Like the service you'd get at a upper end steak house (but even better than that). I think the food is great, the servers are TOP NOTCH and for sure recommend. I'd give six stars if I could.

Stopped by Lake Ave for a late lunch today after poking around in the shops in the building…read more We got a seat out on the patio, which was small and cute. They also have a window into the kitchen, so you can see the chefs cooking! Our server was very sweet and attentive! It was their first day too!! Woohoo! I got the Rise of the Phoenix mocktail, which was so yummy! Perfect for a hot day! Had a good amount of vegetarian options, which is always lovely to see! I ended up getting the Wild Rice Hot Dish because it felt so quintessentially Minnesotan. I didn't end up loving it. I thought it needed more flavoring and spicing it up, but I know that that is NOT quintessentially Minnesotan. But my whole group thought it could have used a little something-something. BUT we also got the Mac and Kim-cheese and that was so good and flavorful! Such a fun combo! Would definitely get that dish again!

This was such a fantastic place! We could tell by the line up. Excellent food with great portions…read more The wait staff was very friendly. A great atmosphere for a Sunday morning breakfast.

Great menu with the biscuits and sausage gravy being the best other than my wife's! Service was…read moreexcellent and explained the place's history and some of the menu options. Coffee was a bit weak for being a Duluth blend. Crispy hash browns were a bit too crispy and buttery. Walls have many great Duluth scenic shots. Our group was 10 in total and was handled easily. Highly recommend!

This is a super cool place that features a restaurant, a theater, and a gallery. I love the all…read morearound support for the arts. We ate dinner here and our server was CJ. CJ was warm, welcoming, and so hardworking. We had great service from him! I ordered a Dark and Stormy cocktail. It was good, just stronger than I expected. My husband and I both had their greens salad with different dressings. All the ingredients were fresh and delicious. My husband also had their huli huli chicken sandwich which he said was amongst his top favorite chicken sandwiches he's ever eaten. Portions were generous here too. We had a great server but every staff person we interacted with was also wonderful. It's a great place with an awesome vibe, and I would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone, especially lovers of the arts.

Happy we stopped by this lovely community restaurant in Downtown Duluth! The menu is simple but…read morethoughtfully crafted with local ingredients, and we happened to visit on a Tuesday when they had live music -- such a nice touch. I started with the Tempura Fried Cauliflower appetizer, which ended up being my favorite dish of the night! You can choose between sambal aioli or crabapple BBQ sauce -- I had the aioli drizzled on top and the crabapple sauce on the side, and it was amazing. I'm not usually into autumn spice flavors, but the crabapple sauce was subtle, slightly smoky, and paired beautifully with the crispy cauliflower. For my entrée, I had the Coconut Curry Bowl. It was flavorful and hearty, though a bit strong and salty for my personal taste. They also offer a kids' menu with generous portions (I've included a photo for reference -- grilled chicken, fries, and veggies). Overall, great vibes, friendly service, and a wonderful cause. We loved supporting a non-profit restaurant dedicated to the arts and community development!

One of my favorite bbq spots in Minnesota. Great service with friendly staff. The inside is busy…read morewith a great energetic vibe. You can call ahead to get your name in the line for seating to save your wait time. The complimentary chicharron bowl was a great way to start the meal. Use the bbq sauces as dip. Order: Half rack ribs. Not the best texture on this rack. Just a little too soft for me. Salt level was aggressive. I would not recommend the portion we were served today. I think they just had an off day. Brisket. Tender and juicy. Perfectly smoked. This was a delicious bite. Bbq style Cuban sandwich. This was a memorable bite of food. Great spin on a classic. Sides: Mac and cheese. Creamy, saucy and flavorful. Highly recommended. Fresh cut fries. Definitely worth the upgrade. The dill lemon aioli is highly recommended. Cheesy grits. Yummy. The star of the show was the thinly sliced pickled jalapeño on top. Added that sweet vinegar crunch. Poblano corn. Good flavor. Just ok. Baked beans. Good bite but nothing special or memorable. I would skip. Collar greens. Tender and flavorful. Highly recommended.

Sat on the big patio with the dogs. They even offered a water bowl and gave them dog treats!…read more Great smiley service! Tasty food.

Delicious food with many GF options. They also have plenty of vegetarian and meat options too…read more My hippies breakfast was great and the gf bread was baked there and the best I have ever had. I bought a loaf to take home. Cute vibe with books around the restaurant that you can "adopt for a small fee." Service was friendly. They have a large coffee, drink, and mocktails section.

They advertise being welcoming yet they have a sign that says "All are welcome here " except Ice -…read moreleave our neighbors alone How is that welcoming or inclusive? That's outright discrimination and hate!! I will never go there again. The same people who preach inclusiveness even having men in women sports so nobody is excluded has a sign that is 100% non inclusive to a group of law enforcement officers. Unbelievable how much of a double standard that is to preach love on one sign and hate and exclusion on the other sign.

Silos This review is all about the evening and dinner…read more... The service was excellent. I'd say everything--from the cocktails to the desserts--was absolutely delicious. I should mention a few things. Arianna was very professional. As for the menu, I'd say they should check the quality of the meat. The ribeye was medium-rare but tough and chewy. As an Italian, I must congratulate the chef on the night of June 17, as he prepared a wonderful Bolognese--truly flavorful and flawless, with the right ingredients and its perfect cooking. The pasta was excellent. The other thing I have to praise was that Espresso--finally, BRAVO!--served in its proper cup, with its saucer, and its espresso spoon. Fantastic! You rarely see this in other restaurants that claim to know what they're doing. This has already been mentioned, but you should expand the wine list. See you next year.

The food was delicious, but the portions were quite large for a single person…read more I suggest you consider your choices carefully when ordering. There were two of us, but we couldn't finish everything.

Not sure how I overlooked this place. I will say move over Duluth Grill, I have a new favorite…read morebreakfast place in Duluth! We went to the Lake Ave. location in Canal Park since it was walking distance. Walking into the establishment you are greeted with the aromas breakfasts being made and a hostess who was friendly. We opted to eat outside under the covered patio to enjoy the day. The menu has plenty of options to suit one's fancy - pancakes, waffles, pecan/cinnamon rolls for those with a sweet-tooth, and of course any number of savory plates for the rest of us. Making an eating decision can prove difficult. the Huevos Rancheros looked appealing as did the breakfast sandwich, and the brisket eggs Benedict. I opted for what was behind door number four and picked the country fried steak and eggs. Much to my delight, instead of the usually Sysco food distributor breaded chopped steak topped with a gravy from an institutional food can - They actually used a rib-eye for the steak, and homemade gravy. I also had the option of toast or a pancake. I always love me some decent rye toast, but today was a day to mix it up, and the pancake was nice, and not too big. I also liked that there was an option for blueberry syrup, or Maple syrup. The other item ordered was the Greek Omelet, my wife truly enjoyed it, and they also cooked her hash-browns to order which she appreciated (she likes them really, really crispy). I this will definitely be a must have place to eat every time we are in Duluth. I highly recommend this place.

We were in Duluth for a weekend and wanted an upgrade over the free hotel breakfast. We came here…read moreright when they opened and it was families and small kids. I think the boozy brunch crowd comes in late morning. We were seated quickly and ordered breakfast. We got the usual pancakes, French toast, etc. Everything was good. Best ever? No, but pretty solid and the portions were generous. The kids ate it, which is most important. The service was good, too. It was a bit hectic for the staff because they sat like 8 parties of 4 all at once - all with kids, so it was a lot for them to manage, but they pulled through and we were well taken care of. I heard it gets packed by mid-late morning, so if you can, get there early!

If you want a hot dog with mustard, onions, and chili sauce, this is the place to get it! It was…read moredelicious! Service was quick, the employees were very friendly, and the interior made me feel like I was in a 1950s diner. So fun! Definitely check this place out.

The onions on the coney were not chopped fine enough,,,,these coneys would be 10 out of 10 if diced…read morebetter,,,,,,been a customer since the 70's,,,,,,,don't get lazy ,,,,,