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C$11 - C$23
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American, Deli, International
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Reviewed February 11, 2024 via mobile

Yummy sandwiches! We tried the Cajun Finn and the Slammin Gordin. Both delicious! Convenient location close by to many shops and walking distance from Vikre Distillery.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed January 4, 2024

Amazing sandwiches. Great new spot. Please offer soup or chowder (we heard you had it in the past). When it's cold out, we really need that! Please offer hot tea. Otherwise, beautiful new restaurant and great place to pick up smoked fish and/or meats and...cheeses and other items.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed October 3, 2023

Repeated this place often and took plenty home. Sandwiches are Awesome. Great service and best Fresh Fish. Salmon Dip Yes Please, Pimento spread Same !!!! Delicious

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 22, 2023

Delicious sandwiches (Sitka sushi, banh faux mi, club mariner), and great smoked fish and meat. Took home some salmon, elk sausage, and Boursin. Would love to come back and make a little picnic basket!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 17, 2023

My husband and I love smoked fish and wanted to pick up a few pounds somewhere to take home. This is a great place to do that! We bought smoked salmon and smoked trout along with some Boursin cheese that is amazing! You can also...order at their window to eat there on the patio. We will definitely be back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 6, 2023

This place has terrific sandwiches featuring smoked meat and fish. I was astounded by just how tasty my sandwich was.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 10, 2023

Too many choices, too little time. The Northern Bagel was was very good. I had the traditional smoked salmon. It was generously dressed with cream cheese with green onion. Unfortunately, there are no indoor accommodations. The outdoor line to order was long; then about a...15 minutes wait to pick up the order at an outdoor window. Limited outdoor seating is available.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed December 17, 2022 via mobile

I was pleasantly shocked to see that they had some back home smoked andouille. Louisiana born and raised. I opted for some smoked fish and I enjoyed the time I spent with friends.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed November 7, 2022 via mobile

Duluth is a great then with lots of things to do and some great food - this is one of those places. We stopped for lunch and were not disappointed. Outstanding sandwiches. Only outside dining but there is a row of seats at a narrow...wall table just inside the building. Highly recommended!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed September 7, 2022

My husband and I stopped here to grab some sandwiches to take with us on a sailing charter over Labor Day weekend. I had the Banh Faux Mi, which had smoked ham, their homemade liver pate, pickled veggies, cilantro, hoisin, and Sriracha (spicy and delicious)...and my husband had the Squealy Dan, which had smoked pork loin with provolone and pepperoncini (he loved it). We opted for the boxed lunch option, which included a bag of chips, a cookie, and a pickle with our sandwiches. We also got a couple of meat sticks - the royale w/ cheese and the elk, both good, but we liked the royale w/ cheese better, as well as a container of castelvetrano olives. We'd definitely come back to try some of their other smoked meats and salmon because what we got to try on the sandwiches was fantastic!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed July 19, 2022 via mobile

Not enough time to stand in line out in the HOT weather for the 25 people in front of us. We walked down to the distillery, sat inside in the air conditioned bar area: ordered the smoked salmon spread with Crostinis; and cocktails of course!!...We absolutely LOVED the smoked salmon spread!! Delicious!! Hopefully we will be able to get a sandwich some day!!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Northern Waters Smokehaus, Marketing at Northern Waters Smokehaus, responded to this reviewResponded July 21, 2022

Thanks for giving us a chance. These hot summer days can be a very busy time for us. We try to do everything we can to keep wait times low. Did you know that you can order online ahead of time and skip the line?...More

Reviewed January 31, 2022

Northern Waters Smokehaus is a great place to eat in Duluth, Minnesota. They have amazing smoked salmon and other artisanal meats. This is a great place to eat in the summer on the shores of Lake Superior. The atmosphere is great. People are very friendly,...and they have great service.They have a nice patio where you can order outside that gives you a great Duluth feeling. When you are waiting, you can smell freshly smoked salmon and hear waves crashing on the beach. One catch is that they have no dine-in. You can eat at home, in the car, or any other great place in Duluth. Northern Waters has a menu that includes sandwiches, salads, sides, beverages, and kid-friendly meals. The prices are around $14-$25. They also have a deli where you can order smoked artisanal meats and other items. Northern Waters is able to cater for your big event. They have an order and pickup window outside, or you can order online. The wait time is usually between 30 minutes to an hour. And then the food, wow, they have the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Some of my favorites are the Cajun Finn and the Big Dipper. The Cajun Finn is extraordinary. It smells of fish and fresh greens and lives up to its smell. It looks like an ordinary sandwich that you would buy with a ciabatta bun and greens. The taste itself is like everything goes together perfectly. The salmon is well cooked and is not dry at all. It has a flavor of herbs and pepper as well. Along with the salmon and the ciabatta is green onion cream cheese, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, and lettuce. Also they sell amazing cookies made by Third Street Bakery. The location is in Canal Park right on Lake Ave. They are located in the Dewitt-Sietz marketplace behind Duluth Pack. One of the great things to do when waiting for your food is to walk around to the local shops nearby. You can also walk over to the famous Aerial Lift Bridge and stand underneath. Overall, Northern Waters is a great place to pick up a great sandwich or salad. They are definitely a must if you are passing through or local. I give it a 4.7 out of 5 stars.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Northern Waters Smokehaus, General Manager at Northern Waters Smokehaus, responded to this reviewResponded February 1, 2022

Thanks so much for your review, Kristin! We're proud of our deli and our hometown, and you've captured them wonderfully. We always encourage customers to grab some tasty treats and explore all that Canal Park, Duluth, and greater Minnesota have to offer.

Reviewed October 11, 2021

This is our favorite lunch spot in Duluth - we always stop at least once! The smoked fish spread and crackers are to die for and I can never decide between the Cajun Finn and the Sitka Sushi, so try both!

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed September 16, 2021 via mobile

This place is SO AMAZING! Best smoked fish my husband has ever had in his life-and that’s saying a lot!!! The sandwiches are outstanding ….. well worth every penny!

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 27, 2021

Pretty much the best sandwiches ever. Tons of options. Great deck for eating. Friendly staff. Cajun Finn is the signature sandwich, but I love the Gorilla on rye.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Response from NWSmokehaus | Property representative |
Yes we do! You can get just about everything we make shipped nationwide via our mail order department.
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No- it's a tiny, tiny spot and you'll be lucky if you can get a chair inside.
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Northern Waters Smokehaus is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4