Came in when they opened on Mother's Day due to everywhere else being packed/long waitlist (along with 10-15 other parties). They sat us all quickly and efficiently, food was fast and the service was great. The cheese curds are like crunchy cubes of heaven served with a side of ranch. I had the Reuben and I can say I'd absolutely order it again. There were tons of juicy pieces of their tender corned beef and tangy sauerkraut. The cheese was perfectly melty, and the sandwich itself wasn't overly sauced or greasy. My partner had a burger and it was cooked just as he ordered and well seasoned - he enjoyed it! Definitely more of an up-scale place but they have a beautiful view, picture 'vintage supper club' vibes. Booth and table seating is available. They also have a separate bar area, and you can peek in the window when you walk in to see them cooking pasta! Great place for a celebration or a nice meal. read more

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Pretty sure the entire staff is special needs. Can't find their ass in a closet! Slow, totally clueless about menus. Food was fair at best. OMG What the hell!!!! I think the so called Chef got fired from Subway???? Hoard is the only thing that comes to mind! raw chicken, uncooked walleye, soup was cold...... I'd recommend only if every other restaurant in North America is closed!!!! read more

Came here after spending a day up north since my sister recommended it. It was a pretty slow day for a Sunday and our server was nice, but it took longer than usual for our drinks and even longer once we finally placed our food order. I'm glad there were vegan options but I noticed once I got my food I was missing my mixed veggies and I told the server about it. She brought out green beans, which is better than nothing but the picture shows mixed veggies. And my sister was missing bread from her meal as well so we had to request that as well. I was kind of hoping for a better experience, but the interior was cozy, kind gave off a woody vibe, and there was a toy train, making it rounds near the ceiling. read more

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Late night dining in Duluth. Our flight was delayed and we arrived in Duluth later than expected. We were starving when we got there. It was late and one of the only things that was still serving food was Black Woods. They welcomed us in and got us drinks and we ordered food right away. We decided to share a salad and an appetizer. We had the toasted sesame chicken salad, and the bulldog bites. The bulldog bites were absolutely delicious and we would totally order this again. The sesame chicken salad was not that great. The chicken was cold and the lettuce was huge pieces of lettuce. Our server was fantastic and offered to get us something else, but we opted to keep the salad.. The service was really great and we would definitely return. We also really liked that they had local beers on tap. read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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This is a great spot for fine dining with a relaxing atmosphere. The food is superb and there's a nice selection of wonderful entrees and drinks. We had the brussel sprouts and bacon for our appetizer. It was simple, yet so flavorful and tasty! I had the shrimp and scallop pasta and my husband had the New York strip with a side of steamed broccoli and baked potato. Both dishes were delicious and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly and our whole experience was so nice and enjoyable. We will definitely come again! Highly recommended. read more

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Went here for a quick drink & food before the bulldogs hockey game. We sat in the bar at a booth. Overall it was welcoming & friendly. There is a large parking it attached for easy access to the restaurant. The food came out decently quick & we had a variety of options. All were tasty. It is a more fancy restaurant in the area but I wouldn't say it is really the best food in the area. read more

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The environment is definitely nice, the staff messed up order multiple times. I ordered a chilled martini it arrived on ice, I ordered a New York Strip it was thin and fatty. My lady friend ordered a baked potato with cheese and she said she was the one with cheese and they gave it to me. The martini was good so the people at the bar know what they are doing, waitress was not so good or burned out. read more

One of my fav traditions is stopping here for a nice lunch before camping up north. We can always count on delicious food and great service. Burgers and waffle fries are always great. They recently added a delicious poke bowl option. Ambiance is nice with traditional rich dark wood and bright windows with great views. read more

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Food is good but DON'T SIT AT THE BAR! All they do is focus on the drink tickets. I knew my order from the start but she waited til I was completely done with my drink to put my order in, which I knew from the start and would have taken 20 seconds . read more

Nothing special, over priced. Mushrooms had no flavor but loaded with garlic like crazy. Mashed potatoes were really good. Actually real potatoes. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with great music and ambience, but ultimately it fell enough short that we'll never be back. The soups were fantastic. The Lobster Bisque was as good or better than any I've had. When it came to the main meal, though, it was very different. I ordered the Filet Mignon, medium-rare. It came out looking thin and nearly well-done. It took a long time for the server to come back and check how the meals were, and when I showed her the meat cut into, she agreed to get me a new one. That took long enough, though, that by the time the replacement steak came, my wife was done with her meal, which somewhat ruined the experience of dining together. It is a good thing I ate the potatoes and vegetables on the first plate, because no more were brought. The second steak was much better, but far from a great Filet Mignon. We always had to pour our own wine. Server was not around often enough, and even when and our glasses were empty or nearly so, no wine was poured for us. We really wanted to like this place, but it disappointed. read more

Swung in for dinner on a Wednesday evening around 6:30pm. Plenty of people there, but not crowded. There is a good sized parking lot. The place is pretty clean, employees are quite friendly. One of our party was having a very hard time deciding what to order and our server was very patient with him. One person had the surf and turf which was very good, the steak was perfectly rare and the shrimp were delicious. Huge amount of food. Another person had the Swedish meatballs and seemed to enjoy them. I had Mac's meatloaf which was pretty good. We all had plenty of food to take home for a second meal. The main reason I give it four stars instead of five is the meatloaf. It looked like they had baked it prior and grilled it to warm it up. This resulted in a crispy, somewhat overdone meatloaf that was a bit dry. It came with a sauce, but that didn't help much. If it were possible I would have given it 4.5 stars. read more

Traveling through Duluth and hoping to celebrate an anniversary we sought out online reviews and selected Blackwoods bar and Grill. The walleye was praised and available three ways. I chose the broiled option. It was bland and unseasoned. It came with yesterday's baked potato which was inedible. The bed of wild rice was tasteless. When the waitress served it she handed it to me across the table. The walleye option my wife chose was acceptable but of the quality you would expect to be served in a diner. A great disappointment! read more

Black woods was a very pleasant surprise. Not having eaten at many Duluth restaurants, we stumbled upon this one and were treated with amazing service. The hostess went the extra mile, opening the door and storing the walker of my grandma. My food was very good - the Thai chicken sandwich was not something I'd ever seen, but was quite good and filling. The real star was the Dr Pepper mule, which tasted exactly like the soda. It's a great spot for a family dinner and quite relaxing. read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Wisconsin Cheese Curds Thai Chicken Tender Melt - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Lunch visit, first time at this restaurant. Outstanding dining and bar areas. Had prime rib sandwich at the bar. Generous serving and perfectly prepared. Already recommended to friends with kids at UMD. read more

We ordered Bulldog bites, Reuben and the seafood pasta. They were all delicious! Our server was very nice and was did a great job! will definitely recommend this place! read more

Happened to be visiting Duluth and heard good things about Black Woods. It's a fine restaurant and a nice room but it just isn't anything special. It's just plain okay My prime rib was iffy at best and the issue with all my friends meals were the intense levels of maple syrup on the carrots that permeated their dishes. Service was great. People were nice. But the food and ambiance were simply just mediocre read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

Cedar plank salmon was good. Sirloin Steak was hard as leather. Served luke warm. Ambience good(view) and music good. Service slow. Lunch about 11:30 am Thurs May 7. read more

I had made a reservation for 6pm on a Tuesday and was immediately seated. The restaurant looked full. Our waiter was busy and took our order. 20 mins go by and we still didn't get waters. I flagged down a manager and asked what was taking so long. Our waiter came back and apologized, brought our waters and our food was served after a while. They took the drinks and a dessert off of our tab which was very nice of them. We made sure to tip well. The food was nice. Hopefully they split sections more evenly next time- all the wait staff were busy maybe because of the tourist season. read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Pasta Santino - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

I confirmed the dress code is casual, but the old school jazz/big band music made me feel like I should have worn a creation like Ginger Rogers wore in her movies with Fred Astaire. Lots of beautiful woodwork too. The menu has a range of choices from classy dinners to comfort food to sandwiches. I opted for comfort with Swedish meatballs. They were nearly as good as my mom's and the mashed potatoes were perfectly fluffy. We were a large group and 2 of the party arrived late, but we were served in a reasonable amount of time after that. This is the kind of place where you enjoy conversation while dinner proceeds at a leisurely pace. However, I did have to remind our server that I had ordered a salad. read more

Went out to dinner here about a month ago with my father who was visiting in town. We both had a great time! He was especially impressed by the atmosphere and food. Quantity and quality of the food offered at Blackwoods is one you can't beat. Service was also excellent, and we had an exceptional waiter! This location for me is personally down the road from where I work, thus it'll be convenient access to return to often. If I were given the choice to recommend a certain dish, it'd be the steak, which is hand-cut apparently. Highly recommend visiting a Black Woods if you're ever in the area. read more

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. read more

Professional service and old steak house ambience are the hallmark of this decade's old establishment within sight of the shores of Lake Superior. We started with the Wisconsin cheese curds and Wild Rice soup. The curds were not anything like I've seen before. Square, crispy and savory. Definitely recommend. The main course was the Parmesan shrimp and steak. The steak was OK but slightly overcooked. The shrimp were seasoned well. A must stop while in Duluth. read more

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Visiting from Texas, we were looking for a place to eat that was not typical brewpub fare. This place did not disappoint. The interior is more upscale but allows for the casual diner. They have many options from comfort food to more eclectic tastes. I chose "macs meatloaf" while my wife has the "butternut squash ravioli". Both were delicious and well portioned. Our server was friendly and was able to guide us to popular choices. We will definitely go here again during our short stay in Duluth. read more

PARTY OF 17 PLEASE We had a Birthday Party going on! We all got sat in our own private area, and it was great. Our waiter had this thing down! This wild group didn't faze him at all. Very professional. We had 6 Childrens' meals, and an assortment of different menu items. Not to mention the Sexy Devil Martinis! Amazingly, every single plate was done to perfection. Now, being the Lobster Bisque fan that I am, guess what I had? Yuppers. I must say, this was the most superior tasting Lobster Bisque that I have tasted in quite some time. The flavor, the texture, the chunks of lobster meat.... WOW! Well done, Executive Chef of Black Woods Restaurant Chain. It was the best meal of our Birthday weekend in Duluth, without a doubt. Our Birthday Guy even got a top notch chocolatey gooey dessert. We all loved the cool decor too. L O B S T E R B I S Q U E R U L E S read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

It took a hour to get our food. The tables around us got their food before us and they came in after us and one was a table with 2 families at it. The food was ok and a little over priced for what you get. I made a better steak and baked potato of a campfire the night before. It was also COLD in the restaurant it 65 outside and 55 inside. We had to go get jackets out of our truck and we weren't the only ones. read more

Worse anniversary dinner! We went to Duluth to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We had been to the Black Woods restaurant before we got married and we had really enjoyed it. So, I thought this would be a nice place to celebrate our anniversary dinner. My husband called the day before to make a reservation for 7pm on a Wednesday. He told them it was our 20th anniversary and asked for a nice table. They said they would do their best. We arrived at the restaurant at 7:05 and the host said our table would be ready soon. We were brought to a table looking at the Circle K gas station.Our waitress seemed less than friendly, she seemed almost irritated that we were there. She didn't welcome us or ask if we were celebrating anything. There was no smiling or friendly banter. I ordered the chicken and my husband got the pot roast. My chicken had leathery skin that was difficult to rip into. The meat was dry and I had to dip it in gravy to make it edible. The positive part was I didn't have to worry about over eating. My husband enjoyed his pot roast. As we left I needed to use the restroom. There was no toilet paper in the stall! This was a Wednesday night not a Saturday. I was so disappointed by the whole experience. I finally let the host know on the way out how disappointed we were with our visit. She said, "Ok." I probably should have asked to talk to a manager. We will never be going back. I will caution friends visiting Duluth to visit somewhere else. My wonderful husband did a redo dinner back in the cities and it was just what I hoped for. The rest of our visit to Duluth was fantastic. We just need a different place for dinner next time. read more

Excellent, excellent Reuben sandwich. Probably the best I've had in town! Definitely recommend ! read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Reuben sandwich - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and the waitress was very friendly and attentive, but the food was so so. We went because I wanted the Thanksgiving meal but I was disappointed. The turkey was bland and so were the mashed potatoes. I didn't care for the gravy and this is the first time I disliked stuffing. It didn't have good flavor and the texture was spongy. The cranberries were decent but the coleslaw was nothing like coleslaw. I didn't finish my meal. My husband had ribs, which he thought were good, but he said the rotisserie chicken wasn't flavorful so he didn't finish that. His side salad and dressing were good, though. Perkins' Thanksgiving meal is much better and I regretted not eating there. read more

A recommendation from some friends brought us here. Not a mistake. We started off with the stuffed tots and appreciate the heck out of mikayla our server. Our entrees were the swedish meatballs which were well prepared, delicious, and not in a negative way ... very standard. Would order again, but not if it was up against the Mac's meatloaf... YIKES the flavor profile blew us absolutely out of the water! Not sure I could venture away from this item when we come back. We live 2 hours away and this is now a staple item for us to come to Duluth ! read more

Nice wait staff and view. Music very dated. Ordered salads as main - giant bowl of lettuces, but only 1/2 cup of chicken. Left hungry.

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. read more

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I ordered a cheese quesadilla it wasn't that great. But the servers were really kind. The ambiance was great too because you are embraced in the environment right when you get if I could I would give this a 3.5 because the food wasn't the best but there's probably way better food items and the servers were nice and the ambiance was excellent read more

Nice restaurant with decent food. I had Mac's meatloaf which I really enjoyed. It is a denser meatloaf which is then grilled with a bourbon sauce (I believe). My FIL had the traditional meatloaf. I thought mine looked better. Husband had the walleye which was decent but a bit too fishy. Ambiance was very nice but I would say the food was just ok. read more

Lobster Bisque - It was okay. I did not finish it all. I would give this 3 stars. I'm not sure I'd order this again. Tasted Sweet. Prime Rib - 1 pound of Medium Rare Prime Rib. Cooked exactly to the order. Definitely had leftovers. Tasted amazing and I highly recommend the caramelized onions. The seasonal vegetable were carrots. This had a really tasteful seasoning. I very much enjoyed these. I would give this meal 5 stars and would order again. Loaded Tots - These by themselves were okay but the sauce that came with it, some kind of ranch mixture, made it very good. I would give these 4 stars. Our service was some of the best we've ever had. His name was Jordan and if I could request him every time I would! read more

A great spot for lunch or dinner in Duluth for both the casual crowd or a classy crew. This location of Black Woods is particularly beautiful with a cool ambiance and big windows looking out towards Lake Superior. There is a cool bar area with televisions that make for a great place to relax for Happy Hour or to catch the game with a group of friends. The restaurant features large tables and small booths making it a great spot for groups of any size. There are even rooms that can be separated off if you have a large group outing for a work party, for example. As for the food, it's delicious. The menu is well thought out and provides a good variety. There is something for everyone. For the more fine dinning amongst us, the steak and steak combinations are delicious. If you're going more casual, the wings are great or even a burger always hits the spot! I enjoy the waffle fries, as well. The Black Woods Group also has a great reward program that allows you to accumulate points for dining at any Black Woods Restaurant or Tavern on the Hill. It also gives great coupons for birthdays and anniversaries. Don't forget to signup! Cheers! read more

Black Woods Grill & Bar - Bread service - Steakhouses Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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! read more

Great food and great service! We had a view of the lake, we walked from our hotel. So glad we tried it!

Wide variety menu. My wife and I along with my wife's sister and her husband dined at Black Woods Grill & Bar. The menu selection span from comfort food to pasta, and massive burgers and decadent desserts. I had the Swedish meatballs, my wife had quesadillas, my sister-in-law had Mac's meatloaf with Irish whiskey bbq, my brother-in-law had the chicken pot pie. All four were excellent. Great food great atmosphere, unobstructed view of Lake Superior. Service was prompt and helping foods selection. Highly recommend Black Woods if you are ever up this way. read more

Classy - great food and choices - excellent service- prices are on the money too. View of the lake can be nice if you're seated just right !! read more