Popped into Burger Paradox right at the tail end of dinner rush and we got a fresh table. Our…read moreserver (Taylor) was quick, knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great suggestions. We started off with KBBQ Spouts & Buffalo dill pickle fries and they both were excellent. After a bit of a wait our burgers and fries came out hot and ready to get smashed. We all ordered different burgers (Table of 4) and after the appetizers we knew we were in for a treat. All in Burger Paradox was stellar and I'm now I'm a food coma writing this review. Damn. 5 Stars

Walked in with a small group of 3 of us on a busy Grandma's marathon weekend Saturday night and we…read morewere lucky enough to get seated at the bar pretty much right away. We were waited on by the bartender right away who gave great drink and food recommendations. Their entire menu is very unique from the cocktails to the apps to the various wings and burgers. Are you at a different cocktail and I had the orange shrimp which came with a popsicle in it which was incredible. It reminded me of the Flintstones push-ups from when I was a kid. We split the deal cheese cards and we all got a different burger to try so we could share. They smash style burgers and we really enjoyed them all (paul b'onion, wompling, whata Gouda). They also have four of their own house made sauces which were all incredible. The fries and Brussels on the side were also all delicious. The interior decor and painting murals on the wall are all super unique as well as the lights in the ceiling give a very cool vibe to the place. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a burger or even a fun drink!

Accidentally found this place on maps. Tip: always zoom in and out in an area when looking for food…read moreas the buttons seem to pop at different "elevations". SO glad I stopped. I had the special, a simple cheeseburger and fries. Simple it was not. This will now be my go-to place for a burger whenever I'm in town. The burger is never frozen, the fries are real and fresh cut (but they do it right and soak them in water). OMG, I was expecting a typical flat little burger and a half a dozen bites of fries...oh no, bring your appetite my friend! The burger was juicy and thick but also fully cooked. The fries were divine! They were golden brown with a perfect crisp, skin on for flavor, and not too skinny nor thick AND didn't leave me wanting more. I ALWAYS want more fries. I made the mistake of saying "no" to tomato and lettuce and onion. They are usually a little limp leaf of nearly white lettuce and a paper thin slice of lacy flavorless wet tomato. Nope, not here. I saw them preparing other baskets as I was sitting at the counter awaiting my order...the fixings were thick, bright, and crunchy! Don't skip it. I'm also super excited to try their other dinner selections like meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy. I have a hunch the potatoes won't be instant. I'm curious about breakfast too, although I'm never in town that early. They have a small selection of desserts as well. They also serve my favorite root beer, 1919, along with 1919 cream soda which I didn't even know they had! Just like the quality and quantity of food, the service is what I remember it used to be. I was greeted with a genuine warm and welcome smile. I wad given an appropriate amount of time to decide before being pestered multiple times. My questions were answered without a look of annoyance and I wasn't made to feel like a bother. The small talk was personable and appropriate. Service sets the tone and I felt comfortable and belonging. The ONLY reason I didn't give it 5 stars was it kinda yucked me out nobody wore gloves at any point. Grabbing fistful of potatoes out of a bucket of water would require a type of dishwashing glove, and I get that they are fried in hot oil so that didn't bother me as much. It was more the handling the raw fixings without gloves and noting that the lettuce (as beautiful as it was), and I'm assuming the other vegetables, we're not washed prior. I don't think many restaurants do for the reason of preparation speed and ingredient longevity. That part bothers me everywhere because all I can think of is pesticides and germs. I don't typically end on a less than positive note but, I knew this one was going to be lengthy and people's attention spans short. I lied, I will say this...I left very happy and satisfied and NOT smelling of grease! In summary, GO!

Great food, great service, great prices. Down home small town diner feel, definitely worth stopping…read moreby if you're in the mood for a quality lunch!

When I was looking for a place to host a larger party for dinner, I had trouble finding a…read morerestaurant in the area that would accommodate 20 people. Not only did Blackwoods accept our reservation, Ben and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make sure we were cared for all evening. They didn't give us a timeline to adhere to, the food was delicious, and the service was impeccable. I was so impressed and will continue to support Blackwoods whenever I'm in town.

My wife and I had an early dinner here 12th of July 26. We greeted with a smile and seated very…read morequickly. All the staff we encountered were polite and appeared to like working there. I.e. no attitudes. My wife ordered the pot roast. It was a plate full and tasted good. I ordered the backwoods Walleye. Which is a pan seared fillet of walleye with some broccoli and a sweet potato. Sweet potato was the best part of the meal! The fish represented as fantastic. It tasted incredibly fishing! Not typical Walleye. Had this been the first time I had ever eaten while I would probably never order it again anywhere. I did eat everything due to being hungry / hangry. I mentioned how fishy the fish was to both the waiter and the manager both apologized, but did not offer anything further. I've eaten at the Blackwoods and two harbors and had a fantastic meal, not so much. Once again, staff was great restaurant was clean food mediocre.

I miss he old Moosehead when a skier could just come in sit at any empty table 9 or share one), and…read morethe fireplace was going, and you could watch through the windows your kids ski. It was such a cool and relaxing place not the up tight one it is now. It has cost them these six season passes which we've had for nearly forty years.Jerry Wilber

Located in the Chalet @ Spirit Mountain…read more.. First come, first serve dining with your average chalet food & your average service. Slightly slow, but not enough to complain. Burgers & sandwiches with salads & soups served with chips or waffle fries. The grilled cheese was on 9-grain with cheddar, mozzarella, & pepperjack. It was cheeseriffic! Yum! The waffle fries were seasoned and crispy & the beer selection was okay as well: Stella, Moose Drool, & Bell's Two Hearted, to name a few.The prices were extremely reasonable. $1.25 for a cup of coffee, $5.00 for a grilled cheese & chips, etc. After a cold day on the slopes, this is a good place to grab a hot bite.

Fresh, locally sourced and delicious menu options, fast and hospitable service!…read more We were worried that the wait time would be long but it was just long enough to enjoy the outdoor garden boxes and sun. Even though we are visiting Duluth during this crazy time of the wild fires, Duluth Grill made our trip worth it! They have a streamlined process for getting seated, the staff are welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu and local area. My family ordered the usual staples: biscuits and gravy, pancakes and sausage, and bacon/eggs/sausage. All were hearty portions and perfectly prepped. I tried the "Triple B" which turns out to be a Midwest version of Bibimbop. Made with manoomin (wild rice), beef/pork mix, kimchi, marinated kale- probably my fave of the dish. The combo is a deliciously perfect power meal to start any day and weekend right! I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the care they take in procuring local ingredients- even their kale and some herbs are from their own lil garden. I highly recommend the Duluth Grill, there's something for everyone! We will definitely stop by on our next trip out to Duluth.

My son and I were visiting Duluth this past weekend and had breakfast at Duluth Grill, Sunday,…read more5/31. We had checked reviews and saw there were some reviews indicating this restaurant was not as good as it used to be. We decided to see for ourselves as the menu, other positive reviews sounded like it was an incredibly good place to go. It is. It was. It was busy, being a Sunday morning especially, but the staff was handling it all well from our perspective . I used to manage restaurants a long time ago and was impressed with the flow. Our waitress, Natalie, was delightful, knew the menu well to describe and answer questions, and we were not wanting for anything. She checked on us, always grinning and managing the iace well. I had the banana bread pancakes. A perfect choice ! They came and looked like a picture stacked up and flowing down with Carmel, maple bourbon syrup, marzcapone cream and nuts. So delicious. I took half home and enjoyed the rest later. Heated up perfectly with a 20 second zap in micro. My son had the corn beef hash skillet and said his was just as good as mine. We both agreed that we had no idea why reviews were negative, especially going on a busy morning. We will be going back every time we visit. I recommend you do too.

This is an absolutely solid bar to grab food at just over the border into Wisconsin. The service is…read morequick and efficient, solid beer list and the food I had was delicious! Also attached to a liquor store with a large selection of New Glarus and other local beers for stocking up before going back to Minnesota!

Looking for a place to grab a quick bite to eat while staying in Superior, we came across The…read moreShack. I said no at first because it looked like a depressed bar but what set it to a yes instead was the glorious smell that wafted from the restaurant during the afternoon before we went while they were freshly smoking their meats. So when the decision came to find a place, we said why not? We came on a Friday, which was even better, because we were able to take advantage of their Friday fish fry. I looked on Yelp to see what we should order while here and the fish fry got a lot of mentions so we decided to try that and some of their BBQ. The fish fry was worth the mention. It was AYCE but I would be surprised if you could want more after the first plate with their generous portions sizes. The fries were in-house hand cut and covered with Parmesan cheese. The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. It was a great Up North-style fish fry. The BBQ was very good as well. I tried the pulled pork sandwich and it came on a giant bun. Once again, the portion sizes were very generous. The sandwich came with a side of homemade BBQ sauce but honestly the meat had such a good flavor I didn't even need to add any to the sandwich. I have to give them a thumbs up for making many of their items like sauces and sides in-house even though it seemed like they could get away with less quality for being a small town bar & grill. This place really hit the spot, we were looking for no frills comfort food, and that is exactly what we found at The Shack. Price point vs. portion sizes were great and the service was small town friendly and prompt. Looks can be deceiving but The Shack isn't the dumpy bar I thought it was at first and I am glad we gave this place a shot.

Why are small children allowed to sit at the bar ? Tables are there for children and their parents…read morebar should be for adults having adult conversation. Typically, people sitting at a bar drinking alcohol use colorful language. My friend used some colorful language bartender was very rude and said you need to stop talking like that. My 9-year-old brother is sitting over there and I don't like it. First of all, why is there a child at the bar? I realize this is not illegal or against any ordinances, but it certainly is inappropriate to sit a child at a bar where adults are consuming alcoholic beverages. The Beacon used to be a fun place to go not anymore. I will not go back, but the bartender must have been still in high school since she was wearing braces, I did not leave a tip. This was a very tacky move on the part of the mother who thought it was appropriate to prop her child at the bar for adults were having adult conversation

Out of towners that needed to eat dinner and this place was FANTASTIC! Short handed and the…read moreemployees did a GREAT job. Awesome food and ice cold drinks... Awesome job Beacon!

We were in recently with a large group for a birthday dinner. We had a variety of appetizers and…read morethey were enjoyable! For dinner I had a turkey sandwich on cranberry bread which was good, not great. My husband had a burger the Crazy George. I had the Vikings Margarita which was called that because it was purple and it was delicious! Our server did a nice job of it a large group across two tables.

Excellent all around. Good, service and ambience. Good selection on lunch menu. I had chicken…read moretenders with their homemade ranch, hubby had beef sandwich. Both came with fries and great prices!

Food was amazing we had the Monday night burger special, the bartender waited on us, there was only…read moreone server and she was working a large party in the upper balcony, we also had a large party for my nephews birthday, there was 14 of us and he handled us like a pro, very cozy atmosphere I suggest it to anyone

I had the all you could eat fish, cod, it was gross and not done, I did send it back once and it…read morecame back very very well done, I did not eat anymore of it. The service was great! She should be working somewhere else, the place is filthy needs a good deep clean. Friend had speghetti said it was spaghetti O's. Nothing Italian about it, meatballs were the size of a dime and oh boy 2 of those! Would be good place if your going in for a drink at the bar but even that watch what's on your glass, but if you really need to go in here, order a beer out of the bottle. Go down the road there's a few better places! This place went down hill from the last time I was here

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.