I ran across this place by accident while at the cabin. Stopped in to check it out and was…read moresurprised to see smoked meats. Tried their bacon and cheddar sticks and their jalapeño cheddar sticks. Both were awesome. Also picked up some smoked trout and salmon. Excellent! I went back the next weekend, 10/7/16, and picked up a couple of ny strips, potatoes and garlic bread. Price was good and holy crap those steaks were great. So tender. It was like meat flavored butter. What a great meal. This will be my new go to place rather than trucking stuff up from the cities from now on.

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.

The most American food in America. I'd drive all day and night for Gordy's Hi Hat Drive-Innread more

Classic recipes and prices that stayed relatively low even after many years. The service was easy…read moreand you get a ticket after ordering that you turn in for your meal.

Perfect small plates sharing experience for a night out with friends. The service was…read morefantastic--our server was knowledgeable about the menu and helpful with explaining portion sizes for sharing. This is an upscale tapas menu, expect small plates and a surprising mix of delightful, seasonal flavors. We enjoyed the trio of dips, our favorite was the muhammara--roasted pepper and walnut with citrus and pomegranate seeds. We added on an extra pita to soak up every bite. Next was the dolma, a delicious combo of flavors and twist on the traditional. The kale salad was perfectly dressed and grilled peach added just the right sweet contrast. The Lake Trout with couscous was outstanding but my favorite part of the plate was the chermoula--a tangy, herby olive oil concoction that I must replicate. The chef came by to talk to us and answer our questions. We each enjoyed a signature cocktail, I highly recommend the Limonada 75, an Italian take on the French 75 with limoncello. We wrapped up our experience sharing the Olive Oil Cake with a rhubarb compote and generous dollop of fresh whipped cream. We will absolutely be back, we have to try the halloumi, which was unavailable, and the pasta at the table next to us looked tasty. There was also plenty of variety for a vegetarian/pescatarian to choose from. Alto Pino is expensive, but worth it. A dinner shared between three people including sharing 4 small plates, dessert, drink, and 20%+ tip came out to about $70 each. You are also paying for the experience of tasting something new and unlike anything else offered in Duluth. Reservations were easy to make online, you should make yours today! PS I'd love to see their twist on traditional Spanish tapas like patatas bravas or pan con tomate on the menu!

The vibe is weird. The food is tiny. The prices are high for the amount of food they give you. Go…read moreto Saratoga instead!

Terrible cleanliness in the bathroom black stuff coming out of the drain. Great food though…read more Service was great.

Great service and quality items from my server Parker, seemed pretty busy but he still was able to…read moreget everything I needed pretty quick. Really great pasta and the best looking/tasting float I've ever seen to follow it up! I'd recommend this place to anybody who thinks quality service makes the dining experience.

Awesome a little expensive though. Authentic tacos with carnitas and queso were extremely goodread more

I had the birria tacos and they are perfect, best ones in duluth. The service here is really good…read moretoo.

Co worker and I decided to try this place for a quick dinner. Love the layout and vibe of the…read moreplace, but I really wish it was at least partial table service. However, staff was very nice and the food came out fairly quickly. The pizza was good, but in both of our opinions - not "exceptional". The star was the cheese garlic bread. Everything tasted very fresh, but it seemed a hair expensive in the end. Worth going and trying for yourself.

I stopped here at Vitta Pizza based on some other recent rave reviews, and I'm certainly glad I…read moredid. From start to finish, the atmosphere was light, easy, and friendly! I walked in and was greeted as I approached the counter. There were 3 staff members I saw and each one was smiling and carrying on conversation while helping out the customers present. Vitta Pizza has various pizza combos to choose from. I ordered the Silvio but I didn't need the full size. Staff helped me out with a smaller option! Thank you! It came with black olives, of which I'm not a huge fan, but with the other seasonings and toppings, it sounded really good. This pizza was way better than I expected! I barely tasted the black olives and there was so much flavor that I didn't waste time. I wished I ordered the larger one...it tasted wonderful! This small pizza joint is amidst some other commercial and business buildings, but in the back is a full lot to park. It wasn't busy and staff was very attentive from start to finish. I'd go back and try another one of their varieties. Great menu!!

Came here yesterday, very good experience. Friendly staff and reasonably priced items! I loved to…read moresee all the different items you can buy.

We had a some time to kill to get into the restaurant so we walked and stopped by here. What a beer…read morestore! Part kitchen supply, part grocery store. Lots of different, creative things to ponder. We were traveling so we couldn't buy anything big but we bought some mackerel in curry sauce. So good! A very cool place!