Bloody Marys of Duluth

Someone holds a bloody mary

From classic recipes to concoctions that will make you say, “Wow, that’s a meal in itself, take a picture!” – Duluth restaurants and bars offer a great variety of Bloody Marys. We’ve highlighted a few and broke them down by regions of the city. Happy tasting – and don’t forget the beer snit!

West Duluth

  • Boreal House – Check out the BoHo Bloody, made with house-made mix and choice of vodka, Vikre Cedar Gin, or Vikre Aquavit. There is also a Michelada on the menu made with bloody mix, beer and lime, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
  • Duluth Grill – Offers three different kinds of bloodys – the Straight Up Bloody, the Bacon Bloody and the K Barbie Chicken Bloody, featuring a Korean BBQ and kimchi infused mix and garnished with Korean chicken tenders and a lime.
  • Howards Cue – Come for the delicious BBQ, stay for a Bloody Mary at the bar.
  • Mr. Ds – A great place to watch the game and enjoy a classic bloody.

Central Duluth

Image of a bloody mary with a lobster tail from The Boat Club restaurant
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  • Boat Club – You can get a classic Bloody Mary or the Instagram-worthy Lobster Bloody, complete with petite lobster tail, Sriracha Maple Bacon, Dill Havarti, Filthy Pickle, Lemon, and an Old Bay Seasoning rim
  • Blue Rock Grill – Several varieties of bloodys, including classic, horseradish, dill or a bacon bourbon
  • Canal Park Brewing – Along with great brews, Canal Park Brewing offers a bloody (spicy or regular) made with house made mix and a choice of Vikre Cedar Gin or UFFDA vodka. Enjoy it on the patio overlooking the lake!
  • Grandma’s Saloon and Grill – A classic restaurant for a classic bloody.
  • Lake Ave – Brunch goers can enjoy a bloody with garlic & onion infused vodka and house made mix. A “Clamachela” is also on the menu with clamato juice, light beer, Worcestershire, lime, chipotle salt rim.
  • Restaurant 301 – Located in the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Duluth, the Buckshot Bloody Mary includes venison sausage, Wisconsin-made provolone, pimento olive with Sriracha, Worcestershire, Horseradish, and lemon shot.
  • Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake – Enjoy a classic bloody along with scratch-made food and live music.

East Duluth

  • At Sara’s Table – Spicy or regular, you can’t go wrong with a bloody from At Sara’s Table. Try with their full assortment of breakfast favorites.
  • Breeze Inn –The Breeze Bloody Mary pairs perfectly with an award-winning Juicy Lucy
  • Burrito Union – Bloody Mary = perfect pairing to a breakfast burrito
  • The Other Place – As they say on their website, “when has a cocktail that is pretty much a meal steered you wrong?”
  • Vanilla Bean – Bacon Wrapped Mini Doughnut Bloody is the perfect combination of savory and sweet

Posted on September 28, 2022