Duluth, Minnesota Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Duluth, Minnesota, a vibrant city of 117,103 residents located along the stunning shores of Lake Superior. Known for its picturesque waterfront and rich maritime history, Duluth has seen its fair share of dining establishments come and go. On this page, we explore the stories behind closed down restaurants, including those that have permanently closed and those that were only temporarily closed before shutting down for good. Join us as we remember these culinary spots that once graced our city.

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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery – Duluth – 1302 Miller Trunk Hwy
1302 Miller Trunk Hwy
Duluth, MN 55811
Status: Closed permanently
Toasty’s РDuluth Р1032 E Ninth St
1032 E Ninth St
Duluth, MN 55805
Status: Closed permanently
Vintage Italian Pizza – Duluth – 1830 E 8Th St
1830 E 8Th St
Duluth, MN 55812
Status: Closed permanently
Wendy’s – Duluth – 2220 London Rd
2220 London Rd
Duluth, MN 55812
Status: Closed permanently
New London Café РDuluth Р4721 E Superior St
4721 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55804
Status: Closed permanently
Randy’s – Duluth – 2125 W Superior St
2125 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55806
Status: Closed permanently
Iron Mug Coffee House – Duluth – 1096 88Th Ave W
1096 88Th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55808
Status: Closed permanently
G B Schneider & Co – Duluth – 4602 Grand Ave
4602 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
Status: Closed permanently
T-Icy Roll Ice Cream – Duluth – 4602 Grand Ave
4602 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
Status: Closed permanently
Sunshine Cafe – Duluth – 5719 Grand Ave
5719 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807
Status: Closed permanently
Osaka – Duluth – 5115 Burning Tree Rd
5115 Burning Tree Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
Status: Closed permanently
Vanilla Bean Duluth – Duluth – 1608 Woodland Ave
1608 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
Status: Closed permanently
Northern Waters Restaurant – Duluth – 1608 Woodland Ave
1608 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
Status: Closed permanently
Zen House Holiday Center – Duluth – 207 W Superior St
207 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Black Water Lounge – Duluth – 231 E Superior St
231 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Loaf and Ladle – Duluth – 220 W Superior St
220 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Apostle Supper Club – Duluth – Duluth – 505 W Superior St
505 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
The Blind Pig – Duluth – 132 E Superior St
132 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Oriental House – Duluth – 319 W 1St St
319 W 1St St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Sneaker’s Sports Bar & Grill – Duluth – 207 W Superior St # 200
207 W Superior St # 200
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Sunset Bar & Grill – Duluth – 4483 Martin Rd
4483 Martin Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
Status: Closed permanently
Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar – Duluth – 7047 Rice Lake Rd
7047 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55803
Status: Closed permanently
Grizzly’s Wood-fire Grill Canal Park – Duluth – 310 S Lake Ave
310 S Lake Ave
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Endion Station Public House – Duluth – 200 Lake Pl Dr
200 Lake Pl Dr
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed permanently
Chi-Chi’s – Duluth
600 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Status: Closed Permanently

Chi-Chi's was located at 600 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, and closed on September 19, 2004.