The Black Lodge - Duluth

If you are looking for a restaurant for a group with s fancy but traditional food and a good traditional cocktail list, this is your place. I attended a retirement dinner here with a set menu, so I can't opine on the menu, but the drink menu had a wide selection. Not sure I would recommend the House cab, but my Manhattan was excellent. My walleye and sweet potato doe sub we were quite good. The view overlooking Lake Superior was excellent as was the service. Friendly helpful wait staff. Definitely the place to take your family or out of town friends or family who want something slightly fancy and typically Minnesotan.

We were up North for the weekend with friends who got engaged at Black Woods 20 years ago. After all these years it is still a first class place. Salmon was prepared very well. The Manhattan Reuben had a rich smokey flavor that was excellent. The brick oven pizza was also excellent. The rotisserie chicken was fresh and good comfort food . The cheese curds lived up to expectation you know Minnesota cheese! They brought a special cake for our friends which was a nice touch. Frank our server was friendly, attentive, really knew the menu. Great overall experience.

One place in Duluth we all loved. Each visit was nice and only place in Duluth I would recommend.

SO IMPRESSED! Our waiter Tyler N was a real pleasure to work with! Conscientious, humble, and just attentive enough that we never wanted for anything. Next level cheese curds, exclusively produced for the restaurant chain, were spot on. The Santino pasta as recommended by Tyler was a HUGE hit! The penne pasta was properly al dente and bathed in a cheesy sauce with just a touch of spice. The shrimp and bay scallops were expertly prepared and not cooked into a rubbery state. I opted for the walleye on a bed of wild rice and was very pleased with my choice. The bread that came with the meal even stood out. Soft with a bit of chew and accompanied by whipped butter with a hint of garlic. We loved the ambiance, the food, and especially the service. The prices were also more reasonable that other restaurants we dined at in the area. I will definitely make Black Woods a stop on future trips to Duluth!

Wonderful! Great atmosphere, excellent food, friendly and welcoming service. Will definitely be back.