American · Downtown/Fitgers

Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille

★ 4.5 · 1190 Google reviews · $$

Minnesota's oldest brewpub, famous wild rice burgers, smoked fish, on-site micro-brewery (1,100 barrels/year), voted Duluth's favorite burgers, MN Brewers Cup awards 2023

Order onlineWebsiteCall (218) 279-2739
The Room

What it's actually like

Fitger's Brewhouse is a beloved local institution with overwhelmingly positive sentiment driven by excellent craft beers, standout burgers (particularly the wild rice burger), and historic charm within a unique waterfront complex. While food quality is generally praised, a small but vocal minority report inconsistent execution, and noise levels can be challenging during peak hours. The restaurant successfully balances being a casual neighborhood spot with destination-worthy appeal for visitors.

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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
cozy-historic
Noise level
lively
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
family, date night, casual lunch
Reservations
unknown

Wait reality — Reservations highly recommended, especially evenings and weekends; expect 15-20 minute waits without reservations. Best times to visit are weekday afternoons. Management suggests calling ahead or booking online to avoid long delays.

Derived from 98 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Menu

What's cooking

Appetizer

Artichoke Dipvegetarian$14.99
House-made artichoke dip made with parmesan, cream cheese, jalapeños, & garlic. Served with pita bread & fresh veggies.
★ Beer-Battered Cheese Curds$14.99
Yellow cheddar & bacon cheese curds, beer-battered & fried until golden brown. Served with zesty sauce or ranch.
Beer-Battered Onion Ringsvegetarian$13.99
A hearty portion of onion rings with choice of ranch, bleu cheese dressing, or horseradish sauce.
Black Bean Quesadillasvegetarian$10.99
Monterey jack & cheddar cheese, seasoned with herbs & spices & house-made quesadilla sauce. Black bean filling.
Chicken Quesadillas$13.49
Monterey jack & cheddar cheese, seasoned with herbs & spices & house-made quesadilla sauce. Chicken filling.
Chicken Strips$12.99
5 homestyle white meat chicken strips, lightly breaded & fried until golden. Served with ranch, BBQ, or honey mustard.
★ Chips and Queso Blancovegetarian$14.99
Crispy tortilla chips served with warm spicy queso blanco for dipping.
Chips and Salsavegetarian$5.99
Crispy tortilla chips served with our house-made salsa.
Elote Dipvegetarian$13.99
Spicy dip made with corn, poblano, sour cream, & brie. Served with blue corn tortilla chips.
Poutine$13.99
French fries topped with melted white cheese curds, bacon, jalapeños, & Brewhouse beer gravy.
Quesadillas with Both$14.99
Monterey jack & cheddar cheese, seasoned with herbs & spices & house-made quesadilla sauce. Black bean and chicken filling.
The Hummus Platterveganvegetarian$13.99
A mix of ground chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, olive oil, & lemon juice. Served with pita bread & fresh veggies.
★ Warm Pretzelsvegetarian$14.99
4 Bavarian pretzel sticks topped with butter & salt. Served with spicy Brewhouse queso blanco.

Soup

Black Bean Chiliveganvegetarian$9.99
Cup or bowl of our house-made black bean vegan chili. Can be topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, & scallions upon request.
House-Made Soup$8.99
Cup or bowl of our house-made soup of the day. Changes daily, ask your server for selection.

Side

Beer-Battered French Friesvegetarian$7.99
A heaping basket of our famous beer-battered French fries. Served with ranch dressing.
Details

Find it

Address
600 E Superior St, Duluth, MN
Phone
(218) 279-2739
Restaurant group
independent