The Zeitgeist Arts building is a hub for film, food, art, and community in downtown Duluth. Duluth’s home movie theater, performance theater, art gallery and restaurant & bar thrives on connecting creatives and community members.
Restaurants & Dining
Taste the best of Duluth with locally loved restaurants, lakeside patios, comfort food classics, and fresh Great Lakes cuisine.
The People and the Place
From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
Vista Fleet Sightseeing & Dining Cruises
Experience the wonders of Lake Superior as we cruise next to 1,000-foot lake freighters and oceangoing vessels to take in the activities of the bustling harbor. The Vista Fleet is the Excursion Boat Company and (only) Floating Events Center based in Duluth Minnesota. The Fleet consists of: The Vista Star (100 ton vessel) that holds up to 220 passengers, The Vista Queen (46 ton vessel) that holds up to 50 passengers and the Vista Fleet Gift Shop now rebranded into Zenith Adventure (located behind the DECC/Amsoil Arena) which is a 5,000 square gift shop and Adventure company. The cruises are fully live narrated with a blend of entertaining facts, games, concessions, a full bar and much more. Join us for a dinner, lunch, or family fun cruise!
Uncle Loui’s Cafe
Proudly serving scratch all-day breakfast and lunch to loyal customers and new friends since 1993.
Va Bene
Va Bene is a Duluth restaurant serving fresh Italian food prepared with quality ingredients, to be enjoyed in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Directly above the Lakewalk, overlooking beautiful Lake Superior, Va Bene features Duluth’s best lake views.
Valentini’s
Valentini’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant, originally established in Chisholm, Minnesota, in 1934. Valentini’s is known for their authentic house-made pastas, sauces, entrees, sandwiches, soups, salads & desserts. They provide breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus catering for businesses, sports teams, weddings, & family events. Valentini’s has an outdoor patio and a full bar in a cozy European-style setting.
Tavern on the Hill
Serving up unique burgers, flavorful bowls, craft beer, hand-tossed pizzas, signature cocktails and more. Voted best outdoor dining and best bar in Duluth!