Customer service and the atmosphere is great!! It's what you would expect going in. I think the owner 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. read more

Absolute s***show here today. Every weekend in Duluth is nuts, every season is tourist driven. So why 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. read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Miller Hill - Limited Menu as of 12/11/21 - Bars Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Do not let appearances deceive you. We're on a road trip and wanted lunch, we were intrigued by the Yelp listing of the menu. Pulled up and the parking lot was giving neighborhood biker no big deal vibes. Go in, sit down, feels comfy. Service was excellent. And the food was amazing!! Not just plain old bar food, but some nice foodie selections. Must plan to stop on my next road trip! read more

Food and services was great- menu prices have increased exponentially and now you want us to pay cash instead of credit card. I completely understand that credit card companies charge you a fee for using them. Credit card companies have been charging fees for the last 30 years but now you jump on the bandwagon and add the cost to your bill- not many carry a lot of cash for a lunch at the price of $77.64 for lunch for 3 people. Again your food is good and service was good- but at these prices and the service fees for credit card- the tip for some add will decrease and probably less lunches with my 2 granddaughters at your restaurant read more

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill - Miller Hill - Fees and cash discount offer - Bars Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Heard so much about this place. Visiting from Seattle over the weekend and this is one of the place that i wanted to eat at and they didn't disappoint! Food was good. The drinks are exceptional as well. The front receptionist didn't look like she was happy to be there though.. read more

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Quick seating and service on a Friday at dinner time. Smoky bacon mac was delicious, as was the chicken and wild rice soup. Definitely worth a recommendation in my opinion. read more

Decent pub experience. Standard bar menu. Food is executed well. Nice tap list. Kid friendly. Service is a bit indifferent but not unacceptable. Not a destination but an acceptable choice if in area. read more

fish and chips were awful under cooked and when i took breading off there was a white scummy substance on the fish,,,not to pleasing to see,,, they were horrible,,,and the French onion soup i had was in a cup sized bowl,,,and for 11 dollars, what a complete waste of money ,,that little cup must had only cost about 25 cents to make,,,,grandmas is TOTALLY OVER RATED ,,,,PERIOD and the over 45 dollars is a complete joke,,,,,save your money and get a great meal at texas roadhouse,,,had we know it was in the area,,,,we would have gone there for sure read more

Parking lot is quite small and difficult to get around in if you have a larger vehicle. Busy Saturday for late lunch, only had to wait about 5 min. Had to wait another 5 for a server to acknowledge us...but it was busy and I'm sure they're just short-handed. Onion ring starter was OK, got that about 45 min after we ordered (got the small which was 4 rings). Food arrived 15 min later. We split the Schnitt sammy which was tasty as were the fries. Beers were good. Really the only serious complaint I have is the amount of time it took to eat late lunch (1:20). I would go back to see if service was better, but if we get the same treatment, that will probably be the last time. Will update... read more

The food was good, service was fast even on a busy Friday night. Dimly lit for a pleasurable dining experience. Great drink menu also. Lemon Drop Martini is a must. read more

Horribly overpriced for average food. I ordered the chicken pot pie and was very disappointed. I could have bought 4 Marie Calendar pot pies from Walmart for the price charged and they would have tasted mucjh better. My husband ordered fish and fries and it came barely warm. Add to that, it is located on an extremely busy intersection making outdoor dining a terrible experience. I would never return. read more

Saw the mixed reviews but decided to try. Very prompt service and nice hometown cooking as expected. Had the small chicken pot pie. Not as expected but very good Nice size veggies and very 'chickeny' flavor. Crust sat on top. A unique way to ensure prompt delivery of food. Husband got fried shrimp. Came out hot. read more

This is a hard one for me to write.....we have been going to Grandmas regularly for 30 years. My daughters grew up going to Grandmas for lunch every summer. Today my husband and I went for lunch and I'm still heart sick for what went on. My husband has ordered the Tricycle Burger for years and years. It was always amazing. Today the burger looked and tasted steamed-as if they had a bunch of them in the crockpot. It didn't taste or looked grilled. Because of the steamed burger -the bun was super soggy on the bottom. This burger and fries is almost $22. He was so disappointed. The Buffalo chicken sandwich I had was ok but it was weirdly formed -not like a real chicken breast would look. I will say Grandmas has the best blue cheese dressing around. The service from Nick was fine -and the Knick knacks are always fun to talk about. Maybe next time we will go to the location down by the lake -our bill for a soggy burger, an ok chicken sandwich and a pretty good Bloody Mary was almost $65 with a tip. I don't think I can afford another lunch at Grandmas this summer. read more

Decent service, okay food, but a mandatory surcharge for the kitchen crew?? This from one of the richest families in the area? I think not. Won't be returning. Boo, hiss. read more

We spotted this edition of Grandma's by accident on our way to our motel after giving up on wading through the crowds at the Harbor. Great service, nice location (especially the outside dining area), and the same food we'd have had at the original location. read more

Love that they have a special gluten free menu. Their turkey BLT is to die for. Claire did a great job as our waitress despite how busy the restaurant was! read more

Excellent Walleye sandwich, great French Onion soup, good service, a little pricey but worth it

Very nice place with warm atmosphere. I had the Shrimp appetizer and Walleye alla Rosa A generous fillet of cold water Canadian walleye lightly coated with our special Cajun-seasoned flour and pan-fried in butter until golden and flaky. Served on a bed of savory saffron rice with a side of seasonal vegetables. Very nice piece of fish read more

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Great place to come if you're after a casual atmosphere, friendly staff, and comfort food made well. Server Claire was excellent, attentive enough that we felt taken care of but not hovering. Food had some great touches, real raspberries in the vinaigrette on my salad, real gruyère on the French onion soup. The menu is overall focused on rich, home grown Minnesota flavors. Flavors were not very bold, if I were to make some of these at home I'd be looking for some heat and acid to cut through all the creamy and cheesy flavors, and the French onion would definitely have some port added. But if you're looking for great service, a good beer variety, and unfussy, traditional flavors, this place would be perfect. read more

Marginal food and atmosphere. Sticky tables, tables uncleared and dirty menus. The chicken wings were pale and small and not very meaty. My salad was small but the romaine was fresh. Too bad that basically all it was. With a chicken breast tossed on top. Service was good. Our waitress was friendly. Food was fast and served hot. I remember Grandmas as it was in the 80's in Canal Park in Duluth. It certainly isn't the same! read more

Despite the other reviews we decided to try since it was close to the motel and really glad we did. Great beer selection and the Prairie Mary Bloody Mary was very good. Chicken and waffles were spectacular and the Hot Beef equally good. Service was great. read more

Worst experience. Waited over a hour and no food. Waitress never came back after taking our order. Wasn't even busy.

Bland. If I had to write a 1 word review, bland would describe my meal here. We got straight up bar food and could not be more disappointed. Wings: bland. Fries: bland. Rings: bland. Burger: bland. I simply cannot imagine anyone ever craving something from Grandma's. Staff was nice enough, but that was the only positive of our dinner. I shall not return. read more

I was in Duluth on business last week and stopped in here for dinner. I walked in and got a small town tavern feel with the bar in sight and the wood panelling on the walls. All it was missing was a bunch of old license plates along the walls like crown molding. Lol The menu was much more expansive than I was expecting. I wasn't feeling too hungry after a full day of travel, so I went with a beer and a wild rice burger. The service was quick and the food was pretty good. If I was in town again I'd go back and try some more items on the menu! read more

So disappointed. Loved the chicken pot pie...that flaky, fat crust...now a sad copy of a frozen pot pie crust.

This place was great! We had the steak kabob and a cheeseburger kids meal. The steak was amazing! Typically there are just a few pieces of steak on one but there was a ton of meat on this kabob and it tasted sooo good! Also, the kids meal cheeseburger was pretty big. We also had the kids meal ice cream sundae it was huge for a kids meal. Check our the specials for sure. read more

Ordered a walleye sandwich and onion rings. My order came to nearly $21 dollars and consisted of a soggy sandwich and four gigantic, barely edible rings. Complete disappointment since I'm from out of town and this restaurant was highly recommended. Perhaps the other location is what the locals were referring to and is better. read more

A lot of options for comfort food. Blacken salmon with saffron rice is very tasteful.

A few vegetarian options. Would like if vegetarian options were easily identifiable. Ordered a salad without chicken noticed after still charged full price. Regret not noticing sooner so I could bring it to someone's attention. Parking easy,service was great ,food good, prices seemed inflated. Very clean and outdoor dining options. read more

We've gone to Grandma's Restaurants for years and been very happy with the food and the service. This last time, however, makes me pause about continuing service with them. We ate outside, and waited forever for someone to just take our drink order. Ok, fine; I can deal with that. The waiter took our order shortly after that, so that was fine. But then we waited for almost an hour for our food. In fact, there was a table next to us that arrived after us; ordered their food; received their food; and were boxing up their leftovers before we even got our food. It was about 10 minutes after that point, and about 5 minutes from us just walking away, when our food finally came. The food was ok. I got the steak cheese french, and it was just ok; nothing special. After we paid ($72 before tip, for lunch!), it again took forever to get my card back from the waiter. (While we were waiting, I noticed someone from a nearby table get up to go in the restaurant so someone could take their order because they were waiting so long. I guess it wasn't just us!) And after we all left and got back in the car, everyone said they were still hungry! I think we'll hold off on going to Grandma's any time soon, which is disappointing, but it is what it is... read more

Service was very slow and inconsistent. One order of chicken sandwich was burnt, and was covered over with cheese. Another, the chicken was chewy. Our order of mac and cheese for our kid was seeming a box of Kraft mac and cheese. read more

Food was tasty but service was truly lacking. Not a single employee was very friendly, they were there to "just" do their job. Our waiter looked almost annoyed. read more

It was amazing service was amazing meal was amazingly fast I liked the Steak cheese French it was great

All we wanted were two quick Bloody Mary's. Hostess seemed offended I didn't want menus. When I said two quick bloodies would be nice, she said sit anywhere...your sever will find you! Our server brought an attitude and two bloody Mary's...alcohol free!!! When I asked for chasers, he said he would have to add those on! After we realized there was no alcohol in the drinks, he insisted they add one shot per drink, but implied that our normal server (we do go there quite often when in town) maybe "free-poured" if he thought he could get away with it!! So tacky!!! I'm not sure who manages this store any more, but this was an extremely bad experience! read more

Ultimately disappointed. I went. With my wife and three kids. Two of the kids hardly touched the meal and my wife only finished half of her sandwich. Everything was way over cooked. Our server didn't take our drink order for 10 minutes and didn't follow up on us. This place was recommended and did not meet expectations read more