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    Halvorson Fisheries

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Michelle H.

    Wow. What a small town gem... we were so hungry after kayaking the sea caves and decided to give this place a try. I'm not sure why it doesn't have more reviews, to be honest. Partner and I ordered the Fish fry - he got lake trout and I got the combo (both lake trout and whitefish.) I got curds on the side, he fries. We both paired it with some local beer - him New Glarus, and I got the local Apfelhaus cider. It was my first time having fish fry, and geeeeez it was delicious. The fry was perfect - not too greasy, not too thick to take the flavor away from the fish. The whitefish is light and classic, while the lake trout has a flavor slightly more subtle than salmon. My partner is from Wisconsin, and said "those cheese curds are GOOD." The coleslaw they had was really delicious as well. Beer was local and good. Asides from that, we tried the smoked whitefish spread back home which was very good. Man - this place needs more reviews! We sat outside in the main street in their front patio, eating a perfect heaping serving of fish fry with great beer. Really great for folks looking for a filling meal after a day kayaking out in Superior. Perfect day. Definitely coming back.

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    "Old school" fish shop offering great fresh fish at a fair price sold by nice people. Well worth the trip.

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    I am impressed with Halvorson fisheries. Friendly staff, and best smoked salmon I have had in years.

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    Stopped by here on the way to Bayfield, and it was so good that I stopped by again on the way back to the Twins.

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    Russ Kendall's Smoke House

    Russ Kendall's Smoke House

    4.8(120 reviews)
    33.0 mi
    $

    Best salmon ever!!!!! Thank you. I stop everytime near Duluth. Service is exceptional too.read more

    My own personal mistake should not be a ding against the excellence that is Russ Kendall's Smoke…read moreHouse. Those who listen to my cautionary tale may end up fairing better for themselves should you decide to make the trek and find yourself at this magnificent smoked seafood counter. But first, for the love of god, if you are here you are a stone's throw from Lake Superior which is perhaps one of the best places for fish in the country. You may like salmon. Russ Kendall may do a great job with salmon. But don't sleep on those fish that were plucked from these frigid waters. This mindset had me eyeing the walleye and the jumbo whitefish sections. I wanted to buy both, but this was just one of many smoked fish destinations on my list for the week. I hate wasting food, and there is only so much my family can eat. Despite what others may suggest, I am not about to freeze beautiful smoked fish. My hope was that pieces in the case might be able to be cut down. But those hopes were dashed. I get it. That's fine. Policy. Mess. Time. Workflow. Yadda yadda yadda. The walleye pieces were big, but the helpful clerk found a smaller one just for me. Now, as the fish selection process was happening, more and more people were funneling into the shop. My wife was getting antsy. She wanted me to make up my mind and leave. And she had a point. However, that smaller piece was from the meaty and lean tail end of the fish. In a panic I gave the piece a thumbs up, and the clerk wrapped it up for me. This was my one great regret. Not just of this shopping trip, but of my whole vacation. I should have opted for a larger piece that was fat and juicy. That same helpful clerk did indeed find me a gorgeous hunk of lake whitefish that was delightfully fatty, and eating it made me smile with delight. Of course, different people can prefer different pieces of fish. Just like there are some chicken wing lovers who prefer the drummette and others who prefer the flat. If everyone liked the same thing, the world would be a pretty dull place. I guess what I'm saying is don't panic. Know in advance the cuts in the case are the cuts that are available for sale. Find the pieces that call you. If it ends up being a little more fish than you wanted, so be it. This stuff is so good you'll find a way to get it down without denigrating it to the freezer. For those who need crackers, like my wife and kid, there are sleeves for sale. As far as I'm concerned, those crackers are just taking up space in my belly that could be used for more fish. One last thing. Okay, maybe a few last things. Let's call it a lightning round: This isn't a restaurant. It's a takeaway smoked fish shop. It's small. It's busy. It's efficient. It's a regional treasure. Get there. Eat local smoked fish. Salmon isn't local to Minnesota. Get it fatty. Do not fear heads, or skin, or bones. The good stuff takes a little extra work, but it's worth it! You've got this. Now eat well.

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    Russ Kendall's Smoke House - Sugar cured walleye, original salmon, olive cheese spread, 10 year aged cheddar.

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    Old World Meats - Interior

    Old World Meats

    3.8(15 reviews)
    48.9 mi

    We stopped in here to get a dog bone for my pup and had a wonderful intereaction with the employee…read morebehind the counter. I could assume it's the owner, but unsure. We talked about dogs and their habits and his dog loving these bones (which he was right, mine loved it too). The inside was BEAUTIFUL, we popped in on a whim, it smelled amazing and they had a huuge variety of meats. Im really looking forward to stopping by again!

    A week or two ago, after a long day at work, I wondered into old world meats. I always liked the…read moreplace but hadn't been there for a long time. I was instantly greeted and asked what I was looking for. It was right about then that my eyes adjusted from the bright outdoors light to the inside light. I realized they were clearly not open for business; the door was just unlocked and there were a few people working inside. I felt a little silly. I apologized and started heading for the exit. A man (I assume the owner) engaged me in conversation and told me that they had closed for a few months during the dead of winter but would be opening in the near future. We had a short, conversation about the meat business, how they had installed a new smoker out back, and other small talk. He then went and got the meat I was looking for out of the freezer and sold it to me despite being closed. It was not an expensive order by any means. Probably hardly worth the time it took him to find it. It's experiences like this that make you want to go out of your way to give a place your business.

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    2nd Street Bistro - Medium burger with sauteed mushrooms and gorgonzola (in the front) and whitefish sandwich (behind)

    2nd Street Bistro

    4.3(121 reviews)
    20.9 mi
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    Had a visit to Ashland decided to try the restaurant. And glad we did…read more Great corner place and atmosphere was enjoyable We were there at lunch. Had a whitefish sandwich and a salad. Each of us also had the soup of the day. The soup was tremendous. Whitefish was so well done. Nice size bun to not overwhelm the fish. To top it off we splurged and split a berry crisp with ice cream on it. Just fantastic. Side note lemonade and fresh tea were very nice as well. Check the hours before you go. No weekends. Found the service very friendly. We'll be back. New favorite in Ashland.

    I am so thankful we picked this place for lunch. It's comfortable casual decor, but the food is…read morewhat really grabs the attention. I had a cup of the fish chowder along with the recommended seasonal tomato and mozzarella appetizer. My husband had a salad with whitefish on top. I was licking the bowl & the plate, savoring each bite. I'm guessing our waiter was the owner and his recommendations were really helpful. Service was very attentive and the price paid for our meal was extremely fair If you're in Ashland and want some great grub, come here. You won't be disappointed.

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    2nd Street Bistro - Lightly breaded white fish on top of the house salad with a little added Gorgonzola. Superb!

    Lightly breaded white fish on top of the house salad with a little added Gorgonzola. Superb!

    2nd Street Bistro - The tomatoes were explosion of happiness in my mouth. Everything is incredibly fresh and flavorful and seasoned just right.

    The tomatoes were explosion of happiness in my mouth. Everything is incredibly fresh and flavorful and seasoned just right.

    2nd Street Bistro - Whitefish chowder! (Half eaten)

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    Halvorson Fisheries - seafoodmarkets - Updated August 2026

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