I enjoyed my meal a lot here, as did my coworker. We were honestly surprised because hotel restaurants aren't always the best. I had Tortellini which was great and my colleague had salmon that was absolutely delicious. The fried cauliflower was good but too breaded. The ambiance is nice here. I had to take off a star for the speed of service, which was incredibly slow, even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. It's worth checking out if you are staying nearby. read more

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We go here every time we visit Duluth. The staff are very friendly, and the food is very tasty.

Enjoyed the food here at lyric kitchen, and bar. They had a diverse menu and some fun seasonal drink options. The space was quiet and had comfortable seating. There is parking that can be validated, but we easily found street parking downtown. The waiter was great. He provided clarity on some of the menu items and offered suggestions while keeping his offerings personalized. Deducted one star because they were out of a few items we had requested, but would go back again read more

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This place was nice and quiet. The perfect place for me to have some drinks and work on my laptop for about 3 hours. They have electrical outlets at each of the booths. I tried three of the local tap beers, and they didn't disappoint. The lunch special for the day was a 3 cheese grilled cheese sandwich and tomato bisque soup. Perfect for a 45degree day. The grilled cheese was grilled on a flat with Parmesan cheese which made it have a bit of a crunch. The service was great. I would highly recommend. read more

Lyric Kitchen · Bar - Three cheese grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup - Bars Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

We had a cedar roast salmon and jambalaya. Both were fantastic and service was exceptional. Best food I've eaten in Duluth!

First- I'm a great cook. So going out to eat means it tastes great- looks great- and is that way every time. I like a restaurant I can bring BIPOC friends and they are treated well. No withholding service, cocktails, options. Welcome to the LYRIC. Great food. Great service. Oh- did I mention- the ONLY D-town restaurant with GLUTEN FREE breaded chicken sandwich!!! Gotta try the Bison Blueberry Burger. read more

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I have eaten at this restaurant three times this summer while staying at the Holiday Inn. As far as hotel restaurants go, it's a solid place to eat. They make excellent cocktails and the cheese curds are yummy. There are a number of options for vegans and vegetarians on the menu. I ate the Vegan Bowl on two separate occasions. The vegetables were crisp, not soggy though I wish they would ease up on the stir fry sauce just a bit. The dish would also be greatly improved if they offered a vegan protein on top, such as edamame or tofu. The breakfast menu is extensive with many vegetarian items. Vegans will have a tougher time. My scramble was excellent and I appreciated their willingness to make a substitution. If you are staying in Duluth, definitely a place you can eat at and be happy. Easy to maneuver on my knee scooter. Accommodating staff. Vegan protein should be available with vegan protein Ample breakfast selection read more

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I fly for an airline and being a New Yorker we obviously know a good meal when we get one. This restaurant within the Holiday Inn has got their stuff together. The service is great. The ambiance is cool, quiet yet the TV's were showing sports games on a Saturday at 11:20am. The breakfast meal that I selected "California Skillet" was on point. The presentation was that of a high end restaurant in my neck of the woods. Not to say they are not high end because they kept getting calls for reservations. It's more the price I paid for my meal is easily twice that in NY. Very satisfying and highly recommend Lyric if you want to eat a good meal without leaving the hotel. read more

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The service was amazing. I think we went at a slow time which was perfect for table service. The food was unlike any other I have ever had before and portion sizes were extraordinarily large. Definitely the best bang for your buck in Duluth. They had a great variety of food options, perfect for anyone who would want to go. read more

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It was very clean, reasonably priced, friendly staff and great food..... glad we picked lyric for our supper meal. We were going to go to harbor 360 but was told it had gone down hill since new management and the reviews confirmed it. The Lyric had great reviews. And did not disappoint. Great food friendly service and 20 bucks a meal. Awesome job Lyric. Thank you so much. read more

Ignore the bad reviews, this place was solid! I had the tortellini, which was unique and bursting with flavor. My husband had the New York strip, which was cooked well, but could've had a bit more seasoning. Drinks were yummy, and they had a huge selection! Service was excellent, and atmosphere was relaxed. Overall we enjoyed our experience! read more

Friendly staff but the food was not great. Had pretzel sticks for an app and a flatbread.

Service was our best experience at a restaurant of the weekend, Brandon was top notch, a true professional. Food was outstanding, prime rib was perfect. With several places to choose from in Deluth, I would recommend Lyric a must go to! read more

My husband and I got there before peak hours like 7:45 am and ordered. 5 other tables with more people were sat after us but they got their food before us. When we finally got our food it was like warm. They offered to remake it but it would be a longer wait because kitchen was now backed up. Nothing else was offered. We had plans so could not wait. So we ate the sub par food. Horrible service for such a highly rated place. I guess we were just the unlucky ones of the day. Very disappointing. read more

Great place! Old world charm with a traditional menu. Yet .. innovative new ways to prepare and serve it. Staff is unbelievably professional , friendly and efficient. My first time here and it felt like home. Food was perfect! Love my turkey cranberry sandwich! Thank you Lyric for making this Californian feel welcomed! Definitely a must if you are in Duluth! read more

Just ok food , priced fairly & affordable. The bison burger is on the dry side though. read more

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Came for breakfast, phenomenal! Wonderful service, delicious and fresh food! Definitely will be coming back in the future.

Went on a Friday evening at 9pm. Had reservation but that was not really necessary. Order Brezel sticks with cheese, clam chowder and a Prime Rub all was very good read more

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Good food, priced a bit higher than would have liked. Good service too. A good option if you're staying at the hotel and don't want to go out read more

Was visiting Duluth with family over the weekend and stopped in here for dinner with a large group. The menu was extensive with a wide range of food options and local beers to try. Our server was friendly and accommodating-- even though we were a party of 7 with some food restrictions and allergies. The ambiance within was inviting and upscale -- a friendly buzz filled the room with the bar adjacent to the dining area. Our table had a big plate of nachos to start and really enjoyed them. They came with a generous amount of toppings, but not too many, as the chips stayed crispy. I ordered a cheeseburger, side salad and local Lift Bridge draft for my meal. Everything was fresh and tasty and came out hot and quick! Would definitely recommend this spot for dinner, drinks and a fun evening out. read more

Wish I could set this as 0 stars. Food is horrible, coffee is pretty much just water and the orange juice is mixed from whatever they decided to put in it that day. Over priced on top of it! Once again captive audience gets screwed! Absolutely do not go to this place! read more

When the Lyric Kitchen Bar opened in Downtown Duluth it was a welcomed addition to this block of Superior Street and was a big upgrade in the former Porter's space on the Superior St. level of the Holiday Inn. This restaurant is located within the Holiday Inn, but if you're not staying there, it does not feel like a traditional hotel bar/restaurant. The restaurant is easily accessible from Superior St. or from 1st St. if you park in the Holiday Inn ramp. Pro Tip: the Lyric will validate for customers! The one downfall of the Lyric opening is that it also meant the end of Sneaker's Sports Bar which used to reside on the Skywalk level of the Holiday Center. Fortunately, some of the Sneaker's favorites found their way onto the Lyric's menu, including my personal favorite, the Firecracker Wrap. Now, the Lyric is a fantastic mix of trendy bar, sports bar and classy sit down restaurant. It literally has something for any occasion. Meeting you friends for happy hour after work? Lyric. Need a place to catch a good meal before the UMD hockey game? Lyric. Want a nice cozy spot to bring a date as part of a night on the town? Lyric. Be sure to sign up for their Rewards program as it will reward customer loyalty and have great specials for special occasions and birthdays! Plus, the restrooms and large and clean with very cool customized wallpaper. Enjoy your meal at the Lyric whether you're a local, a guest at the Holiday Inn or just passing through Duluth! Cheers! read more

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It was hard to give this business three stars, but I love my onion rings and there's nothing more disappointing than purchasing a $10 appetizer that you don't need to buy in the first place and literally only eating three of the 12 onion rings The onion rings were huge like literally double the thickness and unfortunately they came out doughy and we ordered takeout since we were in the hotel above, could've complained but really didn't want to take the effort and make myself look like a ass. read more

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If I could give 0 stars I would. We were seated right away; however, it took about 10 minutes for the server to arrive. We immediately put our drink and breakfast order in. Drinks arrived about 10 minutes later. The server did not checked on us for 30 minutes until we asked not one, but two other servers to locate him. He was very arrogant and told us he had lots of tables, etc. instead of checking to see where our food was. I can't rate the food since we left this unpleasant place. read more

First time visitor. Upon entering, the host stand isn't the first thing you see so don't stand by the door or you'll look like an idiot Staff is polite, but I saw an employee drop a glass of water cleaning a table- luckily she was ok. The waitress for my table was able to recommend some sweeter drinks for me when I asked about them Order: poutine with no changes, blueberry martini Edit: I don't have a frame of reference for the vodka, but the poutine is cooked well. Gravy is smooth and almost like the filling in a fresh pot pie (which they also serve), and seeps into the fries near immediately. While I'm not a big fan of tomatoes due to texture, they're diced and its refreshing compared to the heaviness of everything else. Cheese curds have a short shelf life, eat those quickly or they just become straight up mozz chunks lol. For the ranch connoisseurs out there, it's creamy and a little tart leaning closer to blue cheese but still works well with the fries. That being said, poutine did not need the ranch after all and it's almost offensive to the gravy to ask for it. read more

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This place want to be fine dining so bad but it's not. When we arrived there was no seating so we sat at the bar. Order a burger took like an hour for it to come out ask for it well don't and it came out mooing. Most of the patroons there have a staring problem if your a person of color or out of town they can sense it. Very uncomfortable and pretty sad. Staff was not friendly until we started spending money then they started kissing ass. Pick another place with burgers you'll get better service and nicer staff and hopefully the patrons aren't rude. read more

It is a more expensive menu but the basil pesto pasta was amazing, it also came with a side salad and roll, I was very full after. The prime rib sandwich was good but the portions were small, we paid +2$ for tater tots and literally got 4. We also got the Thai chicken flatbread and it was unique and very good. Our waiter was very attentive and the overall restaurant scene was pretty pleasant! read more

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Great quality food. Our server Brandon was amazing, really added to the experience. The Philly was great.

Yum, yum, yummmm... Make sure you look up the menu if you are a person who needs the gluten-free options​ - this establishment seemed to have gone out of its way to help accommodate​ your needs with flavorful and different options​​. I had the steak and onion flatbread and a breakfast pizza (another morning). It was great and delivered​ fairly quickly. Staying at the Holiday Inn, I was given a coupon for a couple of dollars off - if you are given the same treat - go for it! It's clean, it seemed family friendly, contemporary​ and willing to make it how you like it. So this recently redone space is worth a look! I think they will validate parking as well - double score! read more

Staying at the Holiday Inn for a work trip Lyric was an easy and convenient location for drinks and food. Overall the service was okay, the food was your average American food and the environment was relaxing. I came here a couple nights and the food tasted the same- if I wasn't so lazy to go out from my hotel area after a long day of work meetings I would have gone elsewhere. The portions are a bit small in my opinion and I recommend getting an appetizer. read more

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food good. service unbearably slow. entire breakfast took over an hour from being seated to getting the check. great food but don't be in a hurry. read more

Friendly service with some really good food. A real enjoyable find for our breakfast.

This beautiful and elegant looking restaurant is located in the beautiful heart of downtown, Duluth, Minnesota. You can't miss the hustle and bustle of Superior street but on a big wall out front of the Holiday Center you can read in big letter "The Lyric." My wife and I were stopping here to eat because it was just so conveniently close to our daughters dance studio "Just for Kix." Now if you are at all familiar with the Duluth location you know this was once another grand restaurant called "Porters" before it was closed in May of 2017 and soon went under a complete overhaul, gutted, brand new light, kitchen, and bar put into its place and I can tell you the new look is so grand you won't forget it. You absolutely feel welcomed by the wonderful staff who work here, we were at a high top table near the bar, as we sat here we got the feeling we were probably under dressed for this amazing restaurant. The menu was vast selection classic Italian dishes from shrimp scampi to chicken Marsala. My wife went with the Honey Sriracha Salmon, and I went with the chicken Caesar Salad. Both items on the menu were wonderful and came out relatively quick which was great because not soon after we had to leave to go pick up are little girl from Dance Class. Our server was very kind, made recommendations for both appetizers and and drinks, and even though we didn't get anything other then our main meal we were very delighted and are thinking of coming here sometime for breakfast when we are in town next. My wife and I both agree that are experience was great and know when you visit here you will not be disappointed. Take my word for it, it's a place you can really take in, relax, and enjoy the view. That's all for now, talk to you guys later and Lyric.....well....let's just say, we will be back. #schroyerfamilydaily #family #arrenschroyer #sxhroyerfamily #duluthmn #cassieschroyer #lyrickitchen #ceasarsalad #salmon #food #foodie #greatplace #service read more

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Loved the delicious food and service here! It's our go-to place every time we come to Duluth! read more

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On their menu, above the appetizers, there is the title CAN'T MISS STARTERS. My party ordered two appetizers, cheese curds & the soft pretzel. The cheese curds were tasty. But then again, I don't think I've ever had a bad cheese curd. The soft pretzel states that it comes with a beer cheese. The cheese dipping sauce was the worst "beer cheese" that I've ever had. Imagine dumping a ton of cheap cans of nacho cheese sauce, plus adding an entire brick of nasty processed American cheese. That's what I imagine competing this beer cheese too. Keep in mind, this was the night of a concert at the nearby arena. It took over 40 minutes to get our appetizers and a few flatbreads. Our server was almost non-existent. Once our food arrived, we were never given silverware, plates, napkins, or asked for a refill. The spicy Thai chili sauce that was suppose to be on the Thai chicken tasted like BBQ sauce. Our server gave us a generic fake, "I'm sorry. As you can see, we are really busy." The only thing positive about my dining experience here is that it was very cheap to eat here during their happy hour pricing. read more

I love that this place has gluten free buns and kettle chips for the gluten free people like myself. I had the lyric burger with a gluten free bun and kettle chips and it was delicious. The gluten free bun was a little soggy on the bottom (I had it delivered so maybe that's why?) would order again. read more

Refreshing and the ambiance is amazing. I love the food my personal favorite is the Mac and cheese because I'm simple the service was amazing read more

Just had breakfast at Lyric. I stay in the Holiday Inn once every few months and have eaten here every time I'm in town. What a great place with friendly faces, my waiter named Brian was awesome! He recommended the 'Chicken and Waffles' and wow were they amazing, probably the best I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly battered, not to excess and the waffle was light and crispy! Syrup drizzled over the top but not to much to make it a swimming pool of a mess! It also came with two eggs...real eggs not powdered ones. Perfect breakfast! Since it was my birthday month I also got a free desert, I got the crème brûlée. Was perfect as well! Definitely recommend! read more

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The service was amazing! The ambiance was cozy and perfect for date night. The food was good but not fabulous, I have had better the last few times and this night for some reason it was sun-par. For a pomegranate salad I expected them to be fresh. We will define back and maybe ask if the Friday night chef was not the regular. read more

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This was a nightcap stop for us. The staff was cool....not necessarily inviting but felt more tolerate of our stop although it was 1.5 hours before their close. Being a service worker, no problem after all who the heck knows what the night brought in earlier. The atmosphere is delicious, the lighting is beautiful and it creates the best ambiance that we found thus far in the city. The drinks we drank were a carry over from dinner and a stop prior, apple Jack and a golden draft. Very unimpressed with the fact they charged 1.32 for ice....a random 10.56 for a shot of crown. Yikes. Anyhoooo check it out but honestly so many friendly bars downtown and the pub a block away that adores you... read more