north shore mn restaurants: dining along scenic 61

Scenic 61 is the lovely two-lane drive from Duluth to Two Harbors along Lake Superior’s shore. The 20-mile stretch includes seven eateries. Choose from established smoked fish markets to a handmade candy company, grilles, a burger joint, a gourmet café, a casual dining room and a coffee shop. Click additional locales to find more North Shore MN restaurants.

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Restaurants

mile 20.3

Ledge Rock Grille

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

Fine Dining

Larsmont guests and locals alike flock to Ledge Rock Grille for its chef-inspired creations and impressive selection of fine wines and cocktails. Everyone in your group is bound to find a favorite dish, and you can always share! Reserve a table or order takeout online.

Open Monday - Thursday 3-8pm; Friday 3-9 pm; Saturday 8 am - 9 pm; and Sunday 8 am - 8pm + Breakfast Buffet Saturday & Sunday 8 - 11:30 am; and Bar open late Friday & Saturday until 10 PM

Larsmont Cottages, 596 Larsmont Way | Two Harbors

866-687-5634

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mile 17.6

Russ Kendall’s Smokehouse

Smoked Fish

Deli

"We Smoke Our Own' ciscoes, lake trout, whitefish, herring, wild Alaskan silver and king salmon. Homemade beef jerky, sausage, and salmon spread. Our Specialty: sugar-cured trout and salmon. Eat 'em here or take 'em along! Cheese, wild rice, souvenirs.

Open 9:30am - 5:30pm, closed Wednesdays

149 Scenic Drive | Knife River

218-834-5995

mile 9.4

Clearwater Grille

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

Grille is closed as restaurant. Entire facility is now an Clearwater Event Center and Red Swan Catering.

5135 North Shore Drive | Duluth

218-525-4826

mile 23.7

Radosevich’s Earthwood Inn

Brewery/Bar/Winery

Family-friendly

Casual

Serving lunch and dinner in a friendly atmosphere; appetizers, hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, kid's menu. Full bar, knotty pine motel rooms, too. Located 1 mile south of Two Harbors.

933 Stanley Rd | Two Harbors

218-834-3847

mile 20.8

Mocha Moose Coffee Cafe

Baked Goods

Coffee

Beer & Wine

Family-friendly

Permanently closed

543 Scenic Drive | Two Harbors

mile 20.4

Larsmont Trading Post

Coffee

Beer & Wine

Family-friendly

Casual

Deli

Bistro & Market

We are a small family owned business with something different to offer!

Our food menu is fresh hand prepared foods ranging from uniquely crafted cold sandwiches on artisan breads, tacos, coneys, super nachos, a small breakfast offering , espresso coffees, unique cheese boards with artisan cheeses and cured meats, wines, craft beers, and hand scooped ice cream and floats. We have indoor/outdoor seating available along with online ordering and pickup or curbside for your convenience.

497 Scenic Drive | Two Harbors

218-510-0608

mile 18.2

Great! Lakes Candy Company

Specialty

We are 3rd & 4th generation candy makers following our family recipes from over 100 years of tradition. All our candy is handmade the old-fashioned way, cooked in copper kettles, hand stirred and made in small batches. Our candies are made with quality ingredients using lots of whipping cream, grade AA butter and fine chocolate. We hope you enjoy our candy!

Open daily 9 am-6 pm April 22 - Dec. 23, 2023

223 Scenic Drive | Knife River

218-834-2121

mile 12.6

new Scenic café

Baked Goods

Beer & Wine

Fine Dining

Deli

Drive along the North Shore of Lake Superior between Duluth and Two Harbors and you will come across a café. A cozy building nestled behind a gorgeous garden; filled with herbs, vegetables and fragrant flowers. The café looks humble but what awaits inside is anything but ordinary. Since opening in 1999, Scott Graden’s New Scenic Café has grown exponentially; continually amazing customers with its unique menus, serene atmosphere and impeccable service.

Open and accept reservations Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00-9:00 pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays