Have been hearing about this place for years an so glad we finally got to go. If you are in Duluth…read moreand love speakeasy's, this is a must. The vibe is a little lounge-y and a little downton abby. There are little nooks to sit in everywhere. We got there early in the evening so it was quiet as far as people but the music was cranked up to club level. We ordered our drinks at the bar and were a little disappointed when the bartenders did not engage at all. Even when we asked questions. The drinks were done really well. All in all it was a fun place to check out!

Kind of a disappointment. The drinks are expensive ($15 average for a cocktail) and our server was…read morechatting behind the bar while we waited for another round. It is a neat place given the history of the building but underwhelming overall. Not sure if we'd be back. Definitely a cool place to try out if you're not from town.

An Irish Pub that feels welcoming and has fantastic food! Best fish and chips I've ever had and it…read morewas so nice to be able to play some free pool after dinner.

Hubby and I went on St. Patty's Day, knowing the place was going to be insanely packed but wanted…read moreto give it a try. Was greeted and felt very welcomed. Had to wait standing until we got an open table. (Not bad of a wait at all) Then was told any food orders were about an hour wait, we were okay with that understanding that they were very busy. We actually got the food in 20 mins after ordering. Hubby had the bangers and mash, I got the corned beef and cabbage. Both were so so delicious that I'm still thinking about the food and can't wait to go again next time! I was expecting mediocre food but it was way better than I expected. Staff were so helpful and seemed very happy to help. I appreciate everyone being so calm and collected given that it was a hectic holiday. There may have been one server that didn't seem happy but we didn't have any interaction with her as a server, just an observation. The bagpipe entertainment was so awesome as well, felt like a nice celebration. Ambiance was very Irish I loved it so much and would like to go on a normal day one time.

ACES on FIRST is AWESOME. This is literally the BEST place in Downtown Duluth, I think. The staff…read moreis so friendly, they alway ask how your day is going and over the years I consider them to be my BEST friends. Honestly, they've been there so much for me in the past (when no one else was there, they were) that any one of them could ask me to help them move a heavy ass hot tub, and I would in a heartbeat. The owner, Cade, is THE shit. Just look for the tall guy with the sweet hair and badass button up shirt and you'll know him when you see him. Best part is because he's so cool, all the people he hires to work for him are cool, thus the people that frequent there are cool, so by going there YOU are COOL by association. It's like one big cool club and everyone's invited. The amount of romances and babies that have resulted from ACES ON FIRST is probably what keeps the population of Duluth above the 2.1 children-per-woman needed to prevent a society's extinction. Do yourself a favor and pop in Aces. I know that when I die and I enter the white light, on the other side I'm going to emerge into Aces. Heaven IS a place on Earth...and it's called ACES. BTW Thank you Aces for directly hooking me up with he woman I'm in love with right now.

The bartenders are amazing. Great service. The DJ was a total jerk. So rude to us that we left…read more Nobody was on the dance floor and he refused requests. Totally condescending to my daughter's requests. Should be replaced Immediately.

Often smells of vomit. Great place to come if you're already plastered. Music is usually good to…read moredance to.

Bartender is rude, blatantly ignoring our group. Bar has 10 others inside and it took almost 40…read moreminutes for a group of 6 to get 1 drink each. Bartender disappeared to the back of the bar for over 15 minutes to "make change" for a 100 dollar bill. Then told me my total was 13$ and gave me 85 back in all 5s and said "I'll keep 15." And didn't give me a choice in that. Weird music.

The auditorium is a nice size, and as I tested almost every angle (R center L) and both levels…read more(orchestra, balcony), I can say that each seat is pretty optimized for viewing pleasure - so no worries on that end. As stated earlier, the sound is really nice because it reaches every end of the theater. Parking is reasonably priced, however, if you rather not pay for parking at all, I'd suggest parking in a free lot downtown and using the skywalk to get to symphony hall, or the DECC in general. I enjoy that most, the skywalk leading here, since it protects from the outside weather nicely. Being where our company holds its shows throughout the year, including Nutcracker, I can say that I am pleased with this venue. Note: the backstage area has several dressing rooms and is quite spacious, for the performers.

Recently saw a show at the DECC Symphony Hall and had a very good time. The auditorium was big and…read moreclean, well maintained. I was surprised at how big the balcony was! The acoustics were very good. We were right up front, so I can't say how the sound carried throughout the large auditorium, but from our seats, the acoustics were great -- sound was balanced, no feedback, really able to hear everything really clearly. The staff was super professional and well-organized (always appreciated). The venue was able to handle the number of people, and all signage and directions were clear to help guide fans to the right part of the building. It was clear that they were able to handle a sell-out event with no trouble. And the beverages were reasonably priced, as was the parking -- something that always is a pleasant surprise, especially when you grew up in a city where parking always costs $10 and up no matter where you are going! In all, kudos to the staff and would definitely see another show at the DECC.

I had the most amazing pulled chicken sandwich at Zeitgeist. Here are the rest of the ingredients:…read morehavarti cheese, pickles, cabbage & carrot slaw, pickled jalapeño, grilled pineapple, kaiser bun, lime wedge. Along with their amazing food, they also do some very good cocktails.

Happy we stopped by this lovely community restaurant in Downtown Duluth! The menu is simple but…read morethoughtfully crafted with local ingredients, and we happened to visit on a Tuesday when they had live music -- such a nice touch. I started with the Tempura Fried Cauliflower appetizer, which ended up being my favorite dish of the night! You can choose between sambal aioli or crabapple BBQ sauce -- I had the aioli drizzled on top and the crabapple sauce on the side, and it was amazing. I'm not usually into autumn spice flavors, but the crabapple sauce was subtle, slightly smoky, and paired beautifully with the crispy cauliflower. For my entrée, I had the Coconut Curry Bowl. It was flavorful and hearty, though a bit strong and salty for my personal taste. They also offer a kids' menu with generous portions (I've included a photo for reference -- grilled chicken, fries, and veggies). Overall, great vibes, friendly service, and a wonderful cause. We loved supporting a non-profit restaurant dedicated to the arts and community development!

Free parking in their lot and a wonderful view of Lake Superior. Our server Zoe did a great job…read moretoo. We both had the Superior Street Dip. It was too well done for my taste but at least it wasn't dry. I added mushrooms and cheddar to mine and that helped. The fries were good but the onion rings were excellent. They make their onion rings with big, meaty pieces of onion and battered just right. It was a very frigid, blustery day in Duluth so I ordered hot chocolate and that was excellent too. Whipped cream and a swirl of chocolate on top. Very casual restaurant.

Kids said they would eat here again, so that's a win for us. Food was hot - service was fast and…read morefriendly.

We were in town to see a show, and a friend recommended this place. I was not excited after…read morechecking the Yelp page, but honestly, I enjoyed it! I got to try the dill pickle cheese curds, which were not bad, but really different than I expected. I had it with their house-made Ranch, which I always love to see. My entree was the chicken pot pie. It was savory and salty and really yum. Service was fine and normal, and I got the impression from the "vibes" that this is something of a tourist-y place and apparently, they can get pretty busy during peak times. We had no wait on a Sunday evening and the food came out hot and fresh.

Service was delightful. Our server was outgoing, polite and attentive…read more I had the chicken tetrazzini which was okay. The cream sauce was really heavy and the chicken was fair. The crispy cheese top was very tasty, however. It was good enough that I would go back, but only to try something else. The place is a haven of comfort food in a very relaxed, homey setting and I'd like to take a lap through the menu. I prefaced my entree with a very good French onion soup and a side salad with a delightful vinaigrette. And if you come to Grandma's, bring your appetite - the portion sizes are more than fair!

I want to say I have went to the break room for 9 years. Great service. Wonderful staff. It is a…read morefriendly place to meet new people and if you like pool it's got the best tables and the price is great. And if you want to learn how to play pool there is a great people that will teach you for free...

Honestly wanted to give this place a shot and have a large group of 11 people that wanted to eat,…read morewatch tv, and a few wanted to shoot pool tonight and then would be back to watch Vikings game in a couple days. I reviewed the website for Break Room and couldn't find any useful info about upcoming events or if a large group needs a reservation (again we're a group of 11). So I called and no one answered. I was going to leave a voicemail and the voicemail isn't even set up so can't leave a voicemail??? Not sure what kind of business has no info on their website, doesn't answer their phone, and also has no voicemail, seemed very odd. So then I found The Break Room on Facebook and sent a message and asked about upcoming events and said no one answered their phone and no voicemail set up. About four minutes later I got a response from the The Break Room Facebook account and Instead of anything useful I got some smart ass response from what I'm guessing is a 16 year old basically making jokes. I hope this is a kid because if this is how the owner acts, WOW this place must be run pretty poorly. So tonight a group of 11 people that would have bought drinks, food, and rented multiple pool tables for at least three hours will take their business somewhere else. Guessing as a group we'd spend around $400 or so and I don't think this loss won't break the business but just seems odd they would work so hard to drive customers AWAY, guessing this isn't a good long term business model and will result in them closing their doors sooner than later. Also looking at other reviews of this place seems there ARE MULTIPLE ONE STAR REVIEWS last few months and good reviews are from years ago.

I've never waited a full six years between experiencing what a business has to offer and writing a…read morereview before but Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe breaks the mold in more ways than one. I'm not sure what else they do besides putting on the Run, Smelt, Run! parade on the shore of Lake Superior in May but that's more than enough. I've been meaning to go back but it's a ways off from Detroit and finances are always a challenge so who knows if that will happen especially since ... gasp! This year might have been the final smelt parade. Jim Ouray, the founder of the smelt parade is stepping down as head honcho, citing the headaches of securing funding and doing all the clerical work which he's pretty tired of at his age. Hell, it sounds exhausting to me and I'm a good deal younger than him. He still wants to do the fun stuff, like play King Neptune, but unless someone steps up and takes the reins, which nobody has yet, it's curtains for the smelt parade. As grandpa would say "Well, that's too damn bad!" The smelt parade is a riot! It's kind of a northern bastardization of Mardi Gras. We have something similar in Detroit called the Marche du Nain Rouge. Ours is bigger and we wear red and dress like demons sometimes while in Duluth they wear silver and usually rock some sort of smelt themed costume. Theirs is more fun and soulful and flipped out if you ask me though. There's all manner of wacky smelt themed costumes- Smelt Lumberjack, Smelt Pope, Smeltbot 3000, Smelt Mayor and the fabulous Smelt Queen among dozens of others. There's a second line jazz band playing as the merrymakers dance down the Duluth boardwalk. There's a smelt fry and more music at the parade's conclusion at the Zeitgeist Theater. There's stilt walkers and a whole Rite of Spring type ceremony. Bye bye winter, let's party! Of course they're farther north than the Motor City so it's in May and not March. That's also the height of smelting time here - the reason for the season. Sorry it took me so long to write this. Hell, I had to create the listing, too. None of the normies here on Yelp are messing with this bizarre wonderfulness. Lots of details have slipped through my memory banks in the over half a decade that's elapsed, even if I have lots of photos and even created a travel comic about my pilgrimage here. Suffice it say I give the weirdos at Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe the highest possible recommendation and hope the Smelt Parade somehow endures.