With or without music, inside or out, it's a flavorful place. Menu is limited but always delicious. Perhaps the largest selection of craft beers in the Northland. Only 7 West competes there. read more

My husband and I stopped in for dinner. Loved that we were able to grab something without a reservation. When we first walked in, it wasn't super clear that you have to go to the bar to order and grab a number for them to bring your food to the table. The guy taking our order was cheerful and patient despite the busyness. Ambiance is casual; looked like there were a lot of groups and families eating together. I ordered the southwestern salad and my husband had the bacon and chicken salad. We both had good portions and fresh ingredients. They had live music so there were tables closer to the performance, tables a bit further away, and some outside. I liked the variety of seating options. I'd say Sir Benedict's is a good no frills tasty dinner option. read more

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We are visiting Duluth for the first time and this restaurant has been our only disappointment. We went in two nights in a row. The first night we could not find a table so we left. When you walk in there is no guidance to tell you to order at the bar and *try* to find a table. If a table was open it it had dirty dishes on it. We did find a table on our second visit but it was disgustingly sticky. We subsequently saw two other tables ask to have their tables wiped down for the same reason. Service consists of food runners who will clear a table after the next party sits down. The food is OK but not amazing. The beer list is good. With this absolute lack of service you are still asked to give 15, 20, or 22 percent tip on your tab when you wait through the line again to close your tab. I also found a 3% credit card fee on my receipt despite nobody mentioning it or offering to let us pay cash. For this meal, one of us waited through the line at least four times for beer, food, water, to go containers, and to close the tab. If this place had waitstaff I would consider going back but this was an incredibly subpar experience. Every other restaurant we have dined at in Duluth had excellent, friendly waitstaff so it can be done. read more

If I could give this place 100 stars I would! I went to college in Duluth and anytime I'm back this is a must stop at restaurant! The appetizers are amazing, the sandwiches are even better, and the soups are to die for! They do have music performers sometimes and it's right on the lake! The service is incredibly fast even when they're busy. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Nothing about this that I didn't love. The sandwich was great, the soup was great, they were busy but our food came out quick. If you're up in Duluth I would highly recommend read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Chicken Bacon Artichoke and English Onion Soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Order at the counter, get a number and find a seat. The pretzel and drinks were delicious. The English dip was rather bland ( like a lot of English food), the Sir Pesto was delish! The band was LOUD. the desserts were different and tasty. The French silk pie had a bit of salt to elevate the chocolate and the bread pudding had apples! Great Brandy Old Fashioned and Long Island Iced Tea. read more

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Always great food, great selection of beer and the service is friendly and quick! No reservations is a plus but always busy so need to plan ahead.... read more

It's a cool vibe and the food the sandwiches were solid, the beer cheese for the pretzel needs to be reworked and it would be nice if they had napkin dispensers at the table. The sandwiches can be a little messy and two napkins just won't do. . Parking is almost impossible .... I'd visit again next time I'm in town. read more

This is my favorite place to eat in Duluth. HANDS DOWN. It's casual, cozy, affordable and the vibes are great! The staff is helpful and the food is awesome. They also have a great beer selection. I've had almost everything on the menu and I can't find anything to complain about. The English onion soup is a stand out for me, don't miss it! This is a great spot for a cozy lunch or enjoy pub vibes with live music at night. We go every time we're in town. read more

Sir Benedict's was recommended to us on a recent trip to Duluth. We went for lunch and it definitely lived up to the hype. The ordering process was super easy and the interior had a fun vibe, too. read more

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Good sandwiches. Ordered two sandwiches. I really liked the Hot Club. Her's wasn't as good. Solid spot to eat-in and amazing view of the lake. read more

I dream of their smoked butternut squash soup!! Seriously, it's so good and you must make your way to this pub to give it a sample. This lakeside bar has a legit soup & sandwich operation and lots of beers on tap. Parking is a bit limited but we were able to find a spot a block away when we went for lunch on a Friday. I ordered a build your own half sandwich with my big old bowl of soup, and my husband got the Cuban. The sandwiches were good! But again, THE SOUP!!! This is a counter service operation, so not a ton of interaction with the staff but they were friendly. It's a bar so the interior of the restaurant and bathrooms is a bit dingy. Definitely no changing table in the bathrooms, and they are not open on Sundays which is annoying because that is often when my family finds itself passing through Duluth. I want this soup every day of the week!!! read more

We stopped here on our way up to Grand Marais, based on a recommendation of a friend. Love the pub atmosphere, and while you place your order at the counter, the food is brought to your table, and the service was stellar (several people stopped to check on us). My pastrami sandwich was good, but not as flavorful as I would have expected. The squash soup was very good, but not at all what you would expect, it has a smoky/baconey flavor rather than the usual fall spices. But overall, the food was good, and the cozy atmosphere is perfect for a fall or winter day. I suspect in the summer there is a good view of the lake as well. read more

Such a wonderful stop on the lake shore! Prices were so reasonable and food was awesome! We ordered the chicken bacon salad, smoked squash soup, French dip and the onion soup! It was delicious. The Smoked squash soup and the chicken bacon salad were the standouts! The smoked squash soup was smoky and herby without overpowering the flavors, it was so unique. Great views! The place was packed but we were about to find a table! They also had a great selection of beers! read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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I love it here!!!! I come here whenever I am driving through Duluth. The food is absolutely amazing and you cannot go wrong with any of their sandwiches. The service is very fast and friendly. The ambiance is a chill and a cool hang out with friends. I've been here during live music and thought it was very fun. If you don't know what to get for food in Duluth, get a sandwich from here!! read more

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It's self seating and you place your order at the counter. They do bring your food to your table. Unique ambiance. Parking seems limited

Fantastic place! Great beers & food. So many sandwiches to choose from. You can't go wrong with anything you pick. Place is popular & gets busy. Service was great, and timely. It will be a mandatory stop when I'm in town. read more

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Patio dining - order inside and wait at your table. Dogs welcome outside. Food was good - we had the reuben (great corned beef), the pesto, the hot club, and the English dip. It was pretty busy but service was friendly and fast enough. Sitting outside was nice. read more

Went here for a quick lunch bite on a business trip as the nearby highly rated restaurant. It did not disappoint. I got the New England burrito but with a few twists and turns that fit my taste buds. It was SUPER filling and definitely made me want a naptime. I was not a fan of the dessert (homemade apple pie) or the ginger ale (bottled but I forget the brand). I would expect a wait when you go as it is on the smaller side and ALWAYS packed with line out the door (unless it was just the lunch time rush). read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

First off if I could give more than 5 stars, I would! My friend and I were recommended this restaurant and heard the smoked Gouda butternut squash soup was amazing. I've never heard someone speak so highly of this soup and we wanted to give it a try. True story. It was so good, apparently I didn't even snap a picture of it. We also tried the chicken bacon artichoke sandwich and hot chips which other Yelper's said you must try. They weren't lying. The sandwich was warm and the bun was toasted but not hard at all. The hot chips had some aioli, bacon chunks, and celery chunks on it. I thought they'd get soggy, but they didn't. We went back the next day to pick up another soup and pie. Seriously! You must get these two items. I would get every item I tried again. The service was self serve so make sure to head to the counter to order and they will drop off your order. There was a few beers on tap as well. Pricing was pretty reasonable as well. read more

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When you plan your travels poorly and there aren't a lot of places open late, pop into Sir Benedict's and find what you need. Sir Benedict's is a place reminiscent of a British pub with indoor and outdoor seating. It's open late and pet friendly on the patio...unless the guest was cheating. There are good views of Lake Superior, too. It should have been clear that the pastrami sandwich was cold. Would have ordered differently if we'd known. Food was better than okay and portions were nice. Staff members seemed a little fatigued and not especially into delivering a great guest experience. I say this only to offer ways to nudge the score up. read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Sir Benedict's on the Lake from the patio - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We came in from Dallas, Texas and this is the first restaurant we decided to try in Duluth! It was delicious! Ambiance was wonderful! Staff was great! We will come again! read more

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A very enjoyable lunch at Sir Benedict's. We ate outside and enjoyed the service and view of Lake Superior.

Such yummy sandwiches! The pesto was super flavorful, wish the focaccia was a bit softer but still good. My girlfriend got the Chicken Bacon Artichoke and really enjoyed it. Great lunch spot by the lake!! read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Sir Pesto - Regular and Chicken Bacon Artichoke - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Highly recommend! Great, unique menu, executed perfectly. I loved all the different options and the sandwiches we had were both SO good. Super fun atmosphere, especially with the live music. Food came out fast and staff was friendly. The only thing I didn't love is that seating is "free for all" which is fine when they aren't busy. But when we arrived, all the tables were taken, and as we were waiting for a table, several groups that arrived later grabbed open tables before we could so that was kind of a bummer. But everything else made for a fantastic experience! read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Nice view from a table at the front! - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Stopped in yesterday for lunch! Great service at the counter when we ordered. Food took about 15 minutes. Brother got the special sandwich of the day and devoured it. Such a good size for lunch! I got the pesto bruschetta - it was huge! The pesto was delicious, the tomatoes were fresh and the cheese was the perfect amount. 10/10 recommend. My mom got the summer salad with blue berries, strawberries, nuts and cheese. BIG salad but so yummy and fresh. We got to sit outside, enjoy the sunshine and the 60 degree day in March!! Definitely worth the stop in for lunch. read more

I was in town for work for 2 weeks, tried twice to get in here and they were packed! Well, third time was the charm and it was worth the wait! Service was quick and friendly and the soup was really delicious, all rounded off with a cold draft of a new beer to try and a beautiful view of the lake across the street. Love the cozy atmosphere of this place, it's a gem! read more

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Classic local tavern with simple bar food done well. A nicely made lean Rueben sandwich and a Bent Hop IPA by Minneapolis based Bent Paddle Brewery. Added bonus was the gaggle of old time/bluegrass(y) fiddles, banjos, bass and mandolins playing together. A nice find after a long drive. read more

Great food, awesome selection of drinks.. I recommend the root beer. Both of them. Bit of a Yellowjacket problem swarming outside but they're not very aggressive so it's still worth it. I got the honey mustard ham sandwich they had as the special and it was so worth the risk lol read more

We had a very relaxing supper - tried the British Dip and tomato basil soup. Both were delicious. Great beer selection, as well. We loved the French silk pie for dessert - definitely enough for two. We arrived just after 7 PM on a Tuesday and it was open mic for local musicians/songwriters. Not all were to our liking but overall, we enjoyed their music and courage to perform live. There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating options and this place is a charming spot if you're looking for a tavern/pub that feels grounded in the community. read more

A delightful English style pub in Duluth. Very friendly staff, delicious food and many great draft beer choices. This is true pub style where you order your food at the bar. Get the humus appetizer. It's a heaping portion, home made and delicious. I had the homemade butternut squash soup which was superb. Thank you Yelpers for another great recommendation. read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Bar area - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Looking for a great place to eat in Duluth. Check this place out. Not the fanciest but well worth the experience. Order inside and find a table. They'll bring it to your table. Great view of the lake from the patio. The food is awesome. After seeing what other tables ordered, I wish we lived closer. I definitely will go back. read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - Italian sandwich? I ate half before i remembered to take the picture! - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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First time visit to this small, unique spot in Duluth. It was recommended by a relative who has played music there. Love that they support musicians. We arrived just after they opened on a beautiful Friday. We were lucky to get parking spot and outdoor table with a lovely view of Lk Superior. Friendly informative staff on their ordering process. (You order inside , get a number and they bring food out) Food and drinks were excellent! We had a wrap and a hot club sandwich. Place was busy. Wish I had gotten the clam chowder as nearby patron did and it looked great. My only small complaint-the seasoning for rim of my Bloody Mary was almost all salt. Wish I had known this and could have told them to leave it off. read more

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English Onion soup and a portabella melt goes a long way. Their soup is sooooooo good. I think the only thing is that they could get some air circulation going read more

Gosh darnit this place is amazing. Such an awesome stop for a quick bite of grub. Ordering at the counter is honestly clutch and wish more places did it. Such a fast food order I loved it. Plus they have tea up there and it immediately grabbed my attention. The food options are a plenty! However, I'd strongly, strongly recommend the soup and the Reuben. The Reuben bread was a bit dry but who cares when it tastes amazing and you have soup? Such a great soup salad combo. Our food did get brought to us quickly despite it being packed. The inside was super nice but we sat outside as it was fairly warm. Great overall! read more

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Everything was delicious! Not pictured, but the French silk pie was also amazing. Can get pretty busy so try to beat the crowd! read more

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake - English onion soup and The Reuben - Half - Sandwiches Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Awesome food and reasonable prices. Friendly & helpful staff. I will definitely come back when I'm back in Duluth.

Firstly, had to park 3 blocks away and that was lucky. I went to order a simple 1/2 turkey sandwich. The women asked me what veg I wanted. I asked what my choices are and handed me a menu. I looked at her and said could you just tell me since there was a huge line waiting to order. She sneered at me and said with an irritated tone, cucumbers, onion, red peppers. I said cucumbers please. I politely asked about how long as I ordered it to go and thus wasn't going to sit at table. She said about 15 minutes. I said thank you and went outside. about 3 minutes later I got a box with a wrapped sandwich. Clearly made a while ago. I opened it and saw one this slice of turkey rolled up in a ball with 4 huge cucumbers and a thin slice of Swiss cheese. Nothing on the bread dry. I had to go in and ask for a side of mayo to be able to stomach it. Bread was wonderful from Johnson's bakery in West Duluth, 12 grain I recommend it. Summary: No parking, rude employee, horrible dry sandwich with one thin slice of turkey and nothing on the bread and made earlier in the day. Definitely not worth 9 dollars. I'll never go back. read more

We called to check on there hour as we were driving to Duluth for the day. We have wanted to try this restaurant but we must've been there on a Sunday or Monday when they were closed. Super friendly and welcoming on the phone. We agreed to give this restaurant a try and glad we did. Very welcoming staffing and efficient. It was extremely evident to us the staff cared about the business they are running. Ordering was easy to do. Prices in this current economy were very fair. We didn't feel gouged and bent over. We tried the PPP sandwich it was good but not really a got to have it again sandwich. I'm not knocking it just a personal preference. We tried the Rubin sandwich and definitely liked it. We will be back for another again and again. It will be a staple sandwich we will share. The atmosphere is eclectic and college bar atmosphere without the college students. We are in our late 60's and felt very welcome & appreciated. We will be back to the area again and will bring our Cabin Guests up to wonderful Duluth for the experience and have lunch at Sir Benedicts. On nice weather days there is outdoor dining. read more

Enjoyed great food (portabella burger that didn't slide off the bun with the first bite, tangy sauce), nice selection of craft beer, and casual, fun atmosphere. Live music later that night. Happy patrons and staff. read more