What it's actually like
Pickwick is celebrated as a historic Duluth institution with strong atmospheric appeal, quality steaks, and reliable service from most staff. However, reviews reveal persistent concerns: recurring complaints about oversalted steaks and inconsistent meat quality, temperature control issues in the dining room, and pricing that feels premium relative to execution. The experience is highly dependent on seating location (main dining room with lake views vs. dark bar area) and server quality.
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Diners keep mentioning
Pepper Jack Cheeseburger (deep fried)Turtle CheesecakeTwice Baked PotatoPrime Rib (charcoal grilled)Smoked WhitefishCalamariWalleye Fingers
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, birthday dinner, special occasion
Reservations
unknown
Wait reality — Reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends and parties of 6+. Without reservations, expect to be seated in the bar/pub area rather than main dining room. Early dining (4:30-5:00pm) recommended to avoid crowds and secure better seating.
Derived from 70 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
What's cooking
Appetizer
Artichoke Dip$18
Italian sausage, artichoke, spinach and cheeses mixed into soft cream cheese and served with garlic toasted crostinis
Calamari$21
Thinly sliced calamari steaks, breaded with seasoned bread crumbs then flash fried and served with chimichurri aioli
★ Lake Superior Smoked Whitefish$20
Fresh-smoked Lake Superior whitefish from their own backyard, with crackers, capers, eggs, red onion and creamy horseradish sauce
Peel 'n Eat Shrimp$29.50
Sautéed in flavorful Cajun style garlic butter, served with crusty garlic bread. Available in one pound or half pound
Pepper Burger Poppers$18
Fresh jalapeños stuffed with cream cheese and famous pepper cheeseburger blend, then hand-breaded and deep fried
★ Pickwick's Onion Ringsvegetarian$19
Handmade onion rings. Includes one dipping sauce. Available in full or half order
Sausage and Cheese Plate$26.50
Char-grilled Polish sausage and bratwurst with cheeses, sauerkraut, garlic crostinis and bistro sauce
Shrimp Cocktailgluten free$22
Six chilled, plump shrimp with zesty cocktail sauce
Stuffed Mushroomsvegetarian$20
Generous portions of mushrooms stuffed with blend of aromatic vegetables, wild rice, and mix of cheeses topped with garlic parmesan sauce then baked until bubbling hot with cheese cap
Tidbits$26
Marinated charcoal grilled tenderloin and mushrooms paired with fresh béarnaise and hearty Cuban garlic bread
Walleye Fingers$22
Canadian walleye cuts, hand-breaded then golden fried served with wasabi tartar sauce for dipping
Wick's Wings$19
One pound of fresh wings tossed with choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Bourbon Teriyaki, Inferno or Parmesan garlic. Includes choice of bleu cheese or ranch
Salad
Chicken Caesar Saladvegetarian$19
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in tangy house Caesar dressing, topped with Parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions and grilled chicken breast
Cobb Salad$23
Crispy lettuce blend topped with diced tomatoes, Gorgonzola cheese, black olives, ripe avocado, hard boiled egg, bacon and grilled chicken
Fresh Berry Saladvegetarian$20
Crisp greens topped with blackberries, strawberries, red onion, toasted walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese and raspberry vinaigrette
★ Lake Superior Salad$23
Crisp mixed greens, wild rice, hard boiled egg, red onions, craisins and walnuts tossed with maple Dijon vinaigrette then topped with Lake Superior smoked whitefish
Roasted Beet Salad with Tenderloin$27
Roasted beets, spring mix, gorgonzola, candied almonds, red onion, cucumber and grape tomatoes tossed with honey balsamic vinaigrette and topped with sliced tenderloin cooked to desired temperature
Roasted Pear Salad with Seared Salmon$25
Field greens dressed with lemon dill vinaigrette, roasted pears, walnuts, feta cheese, red onion and Roma tomatoes topped with seared fresh salmon and potato strings
Soup
★ Pickwick's Manhattan Clam Chowder$11
Signature soup with robust tomato flavor that compliments seafood with a hint of spicy finish
★ Pickwick's Manhattan Clam Chowder with Shrimp$11
Signature soup with robust tomato flavor that compliments seafood with a hint of spicy finish
Soup of the Day$10
Made from scratch using fresh ingredients
Pasta
Italian Penne Diablo$27.50
Italian sausage, bacon, peppers, and onions tossed in fresh marinara with penne pasta
Jambalaya Pasta$33.50
Shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage sautéed with peppers, onions and tomatoes in a creamy Cajun sauce and tossed with fettuccine
Pickwick's Tenderloin Penne Bleu$35
Hand-cut beef tenderloin medallions with mushrooms, red onions, and bell peppers in penne pasta, tossed with creamy Gorgonzola sauce
Entree
Bar-B-Que Ribs$46
St. Louis style pork ribs gently roasted until tender, charcoal finished with homemade BBQ sauce. Available as full or half rack
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich$20
Grilled or fried chicken breast with house marinara and Provolone served on a Portuguese roll, served with chips or fries
Classic Reubens$20
Choice of slow-cooked corned beef Reuben or roasted in-house turkey Rachel, served with chips or fries
Hickory Burger$22
Half pound of grilled beef topped by applewood smoked bacon, Wisconsin white cheddar, a homemade onion ring and house BBQ sauce, served with chips or fries
Jack Daniels Glazed Pork Chop$40.50
Tender chops charcoal grilled until delicious. Available as 1 or 2 chops. Comes with garden salad and choice of side
Napoleon Bacon Burger$21
Hand-formed from a mix of beef and freshly-ground applewood smoked bacon blended together, grilled with Wisconsin cheddar and fried onions, served with chips or fries
★ Pickwick's Pepper Cheeseburger$19.50
Deep fried to perfection, served with chips or fries
Pickwick Steak Sandwich$27
Eight ounce New York strip chargrilled and served open faced with English muffin toast, served with chips or fries
Pub Burger$18.50
Third pound cooked your way, served with chips or fries
Superior Street Dip$18.50
House roasted beef on a toasted garlic French roll, served au jus, with chips or fries
Tenderloin Tidbits Dinner$44.50
Served with mushrooms and béarnaise sauce
The Club$20.50
Roasted turkey breast with applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, mayo and tomato on toasted whole wheat, served with chips or fries
Vegetable Kabobsvegetarianvegan$30.50
Skewered vegetables char-grilled until tender. Served with Florentine penne and house marinara
Steak
Barrel Cut Filet$62.50
8 ounce cut from the very center of the tenderloin, charcoal grilled. Comes with garden salad and choice of side
New York Strip$59.50
Tender 12 ounce cut from the strip, charcoal grilled. Comes with garden salad and choice of side
★ Pickwick's Charcoal Grilled Prime Rib$67
Slow roasted and hand cut on coals banked on charcoal grill. Served au jus. Friday and Saturday feature. Available as 10 oz or 20 oz cut
★ Pickwick's Ribeye$61.50
The most popular 14 ounces of pure flavor, charcoal grilled. Comes with garden salad and choice of side
Seafood
Fresh Atlantic Salmon$27.50
Fresh salmon served with lemon dill butter. Comes with garden salad and choice of side
★ Pickwick's South Shore Walleyenut free$25
Pan-fried or broiled on a toasted French roll with lettuce and tomato, served with chips or fries
★ Pickwick's Walleye$27.50
Canadian walleye - deep fried, pan fried or broiled. Comes with garden salad and choice of side
Salmon Cake Sandwich$22
Hand-formed salmon cakes with vegetables & seasonings, then deep-fried. Served on toasted Ciabatta bun with avocado, sprouts, tomato and homemade wasabi tartar, served with chips or fries
Find it
Address
508 E Superior St, Duluth, MN
Phone
(218) 623-7425
Restaurant group
independent