Needed a spot with a patio (and Busch Light for my father-in-law), and Boreal House delivered!…read moreCraft beers, awesome staff like Bethany and a bathroom with, according to my wife, some really nice soaps! Truly a gem in a hidden part of the port town. We will head back! met one of the owners, almost bought some swag - but we promised to come back instead. Looking forward to it!

I'll say this: the gal that works Friday nights and has done construction and/or used to work at…read moreVikre makes a mean martini. She was excellent. My friend and I are from out of town and found that, out of the three bartenders, she was the best. No offense to the guy that works on Wednesday, but he unfortunately did not know how to make a simple martini nor a gimlet, which is featured on the menu as one of the signature drinks. So maybe the girl from Friday nights could teach everyone how to make cocktails. Then, and only then, will everyone be able to serve a good one.

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!

Service was intentional: Hosts, bartenders, servers, and bussers, were all helpful. Belle was an…read moreawesome server! Environment was pretty fun: Small and cozy, yet didn't feel crowded. Food was fantastic: from the Wings, to the burgers and sides - everything's flavor was amazing and textures were perfect. Be careful - "spicy" is pretty hot!

Popped into Burger Paradox right at the tail end of dinner rush and we got a fresh table. Our…read moreserver (Taylor) was quick, knowledgeable, attentive, and gave great suggestions. We started off with KBBQ Spouts & Buffalo dill pickle fries and they both were excellent. After a bit of a wait our burgers and fries came out hot and ready to get smashed. We all ordered different burgers (Table of 4) and after the appetizers we knew we were in for a treat. All in Burger Paradox was stellar and I'm now I'm a food coma writing this review. Damn. 5 Stars

Our experience was disappointing to say the least. we stopped in after dinner looking for some fun…read moredrinks; I ordered a ramble in rose and my husband got a Jack Straw. mine was okay; not great, but fine. his was absolutely terrible! we choked down most of it but it was really gross. the bar tender seemed very new and like he didn't know what he was doing, so maybe that explains the bad drinks? service was also incredibly slow.

We stayed in The Suites at Waterfront Plaza and noticed Hoops Brewery across the hall. But as I'm…read moretrying to take it easy on the gluten, I was very pleasantly surprised to find a little cocktail bar within the brewery! It's a small intimate space, and actually what drew me in was the live music. There was a female performer who was so incredible that I bought her CD even though I don't have a CD player... Anywho, I ordered a cocktail and then bellied up to the little wooden bar. The owner served my drink and she was so wonderful and gave us some local recommendations. The Viola Lee Aviarion featured locally distilled Vikre Spruce Gin and was pleasantly balanced. We loved all of the assorted vintage glassware too. We will def pass through here again when we're in the area for craft cocktails and convo with locals.

Enjoyed it. We've…read morebeen coming to Jade Fountain once a year when we're in the area visiting our son, for several years now. We've always ordered their Old Fashioned, so tonight was no exception. I wasn't too fond of the bourbon used but the drink was well made and was on a nice big ice cube. The vibe here is "speakeasy" in my opinion. Each time we've been here, there's only one person working and he stays busy. But he is very efficient, so we've never waited long for our drinks. One room here has a small stage and PA setup. We've never been here when they had entertainment. But they always have music on in the background for ambiance. Thanks Jade Fountain for capping off our week-long visit to Duluth. See you next time.

The ambiance is amazing here. I live for a vibe and you can sense the vibe the second you walk in…read more Amazing drinks with umbrellas, tap beer, pull tabs, old school jukebox, comedy, and live music!! They know what they're doing here to keep the fun alive. I recommend checking out for a low key evening with someone special. They have so many cool things to look at hanging throughout the space, on top of events!

If I could give this place 100 stars I would! I went to college in Duluth and anytime I'm back this…read moreis a must stop at restaurant! The appetizers are amazing, the sandwiches are even better, and the soups are to die for! They do have music performers sometimes and it's right on the lake! The service is incredibly fast even when they're busy. Can't wait to come back!

Order at the counter, get a number and find a seat. The pretzel and drinks were delicious. The…read moreEnglish dip was rather bland ( like a lot of English food), the Sir Pesto was delish! The band was LOUD. the desserts were different and tasty. The French silk pie had a bit of salt to elevate the chocolate and the bread pudding had apples! Great Brandy Old Fashioned and Long Island Iced Tea.

This place has grown a lot since my last review!…read more My mom and I came in wanting tacos and were in luck that it was taco Tuesday- they currently have a deal for tacos that we weren't even aware of. It's buy one get one tacos with the purchase of two drinks. I got a classic margarita and my mom ordered a fun mocktail- she was so glad she did. I can't remember which one she ordered, but she really enjoyed it. I got the pork tacos and my mom got the chicken and mango tacos. Plenty of food! We were pleased. Our service was good this time (compared to 7 years ago- wow! How has that much time passed since my first review here?!?) I'll keep coming back here. They have lots of good things on their menu and their staff as of late has been great.

We came here mid afternoon on a Saturday and had about a 15 minute wait which was no problem. We…read morejust grabbed a drink at the bar! We were seated outside on the patio area super nice. The service was a bit slow, but that's to be expected on a Saturday afternoon. We only got appetizers and drinks, but the apps were pretty good!

The Reef is a solid neighborhood bar. A little too big and too bright to be a dive bar, but…read morefriendly and comfy like a dive bar. Good mix of locals and college kids is not a surprise in this college town. Decent selection of local and mass produced beers on tap and in bottles or cans. Lots of bar games, pool, darts and more. Best parts of The Reef are 1. the free popcorn and 2. The section of bar with low chairs. You just don't see that at new fancy places like you once did. There is another high-then-low bar at Presidents in nearby Superior. The joint was full, but not over crowded and people were nice and having a good time like the should in a solid neighborhood watering hole.

Neighborhood bar. Great bloody, friendly bartender and free popcorn, what's not to like?!read more