Everything was delicious ㅠㅠ It wasn't spicy like other American restaurants and it was delicious! Ribeyes ? grilled caesar salad? smothered shrimp and grits ? all delicious ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew D.
Terrible food. Order oyster rockafeller and was not how you would expect. Way over salted. When brought to managers' attention, they made excuses.
Jeff M.
Really want to like this place but can't recommend. Food is subpar, drinks are weak and I got charged $3 for ice in a drink. I will explain more below. Ambiance is great - kinda small but cozy so great for date night or causal stop in while on the square. That's about it for the positives. Food is mediocre. Korean inspired dishes that are weak. The pork and lettuce wraps were bland. The pork was dry over cooked and onions lacked flavor. Got the 14 oz rib eye and it was thin sad piece of meat - over cooked in some spots and under in others. Nice smoke flavor where you could find it but otherwise non-eventful. The braised short ribs were good well cooked dish I'd recommend this if you were here. The kimchi collard greens sounded interesting but it was just kimchi. So disappointing. The drinks were weak. We had the Asian medicine which was ok a bit watery but better than the f-train. Not sure what f-train was but had no taste and watery. I don't recommend it. We ordered a dirty martini. Got it served in a glass along type of ice you'd see in an old fashioned. Thought it was weird but thought they were doing something to be different and non traditional. For some odd reason it was $3 for the ice. We didn't ask for it to be served this way. We didn't ask for ice. Who the hell would it's a damn martini which shouldn't be shaken by the way you stir it. That's why Bond had to say it since it's not the traditional method of making it. Anyway, I didn't catch it until I got home and looked the receipt and I've posted it. I guess they thought I ordered it this way. I didn't. Miscommunication? Maybe but $3 for ice? Guys...come on do better.
Shirin Modaresi
I went here last night for a business dinner and the atmosphere and service were nice. My colleagues seemed to really enjoy their food (mostly steak and seafood) and we had a nice time. There’s a cool Korean twist to the food (like Gochujang sauce on the meat, for example).Some watch-outs though:- My group felt the starters weren’t really shareable: the octopus came in one big piece, the oysters came with a bunch of sauce, no spoon, and one slice of focaccia. We had to cut everything up ourselves before passing it.- The shrimp on the shrimp & grits came with the tail on so my friend had to work hard with her fingers/silver wear to get it off herself which was a messy business- There is basically nothing to eat if you are vegan and very little to eat besides a few sides/salads if you are vegetarian. There was no plant protein option (like tofu or a veggie burger). The manager and chef very kindly created a veggie option for me but it was just a few mushrooms and asparagus on risotto, so not really a dish I’d ever choose if I wanted to feel full. I appreciated the extra effort but would not go there again until they added some actual veg options to the menu.Bottom line: nice place to have dinner and yummy food but some of the dishes need work and do not go if you don’t eat meat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
James B.
Nice spot. Chill experience with casual atmosphere and a tasty Korean-infused fare. My server was polite and affable, and the food came out quickly. Not very busy for a Friday night which I personally enjoyed. Reserved a table via google with no issue. Parking is tough so get downtown early. Otherwise a worthwhile trip. Would return. Why 4 stars? Portions are not large at all, and for the price I'd say perhaps in the small side, but the entree were enjoyable. I can say that oysters out of the shell are not fun to eat: I'd recommend trying a dedicated spot if you're in the mood for seafood.
TLDR: was very mid for the price point, wouldn't go back. My partner and I had dinner there last night. We ordered an app, and the surf and turf, and cocktails. We were expecting a fine dining bill but also a fine dining experience. The gochugang shrimp scampi had 4 shrimp for $18. The server upcharged us for things she said were no charge, like switching from collards to corn on the surf and turf, and the two olives in my martini each were a dollar. Our steaks were great, the lobster was pretty overdone and almost tough. The mashed potatoes were phenomenal, the highlight of the meal. All told, with tip, we spent $227 for a meal that felt like it should have cost considerably less for the quality of service and food we received. I probably wouldn't go back considering the many other great offerings in Duluth.
Gabe Bryson
Absolutely ridiculous experience for Valentine’s Day - had to park at the school, preset menu priced at $95 a person without any prior notification- literally had reservations for a month and never was told in advance of the menu and limitations. When we arrived we not given an option to pay for just a main course or appetizer - full set meal only regardless of you order all the courses or not.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
JimJ
Food m, service and ambiance were all top-notch. Price was a bit hugh and I will likely only go to this restaurant for special occasions. I can't justify frequent visits at such prices. Dessert, while made on premises, stored in plastic container. I found a piece of that plastic in a bite. They could be more careful with those things, especially for the price charged. When the plastic was pointed out to my waiter, he stated he would "take care of it". As it turned out, that meant throwing out the plastic and not offering any discount or compensation for my discomfort.
Dupree Lewis
This is a nice, cozy spot with a great atmosphere. A very good date spot if you're looking. However, a little loud for romantic conversation. The wine list is ample with plenty of good reds and whites to choose from. I tried their Japanese Old Fashion signature cocktail, recommended by our waiter, and it was on point. My wife and I both ordered ribeye streaks and they were prepared perfectly. Juicy steaks that were seasoned well and at the proper temperature. It's a little difficult to find parking on a Saturday night. But, with delicious food and great attentive service, you really can't beat that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
xiaoyu yin
Decent seasoning for the salmon and kimchi rice , but unfortunately, the rice was undercooked – it was raw. The service, however, was excellent. Hoping for an improvement in the food preparation for a better dining experience.
The food was not as expected unfortunately. We got the octopus to start with, it was good but only one leg came in the plate. For $15 we were expecting several and the grilled Caesar salad tested like butane. Then we ordered the filet and ribeye, and we were very disappointed with the taste and temperature. Both pieces tasted like a burnt and dirty grill and weren't hot. We were offered a complimentary desert but for $100 worth of steak it was very disappointing. The service on the other end was great and our water glasses were never empty. Overall, it's overpriced for the quality of food served unfortunately and we will not eat there again.
Fabian DeRozario
Appetizers and salads were excellent, but the steak (we had the tomahawk) was sub-par. My wife had the special, the venison - not tasty. It's been a year since we've eaten here, and I recall the steak much tastier. Not so anymore. We're unlikely to return.
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters Selection of the Day, Braised Boneless Short Rib
FabianD
Appetizers and salads were excellent, but the steak (we had the tomahawk) was sub-par. My wife had the special, the venison - not tasty. It's been a year since we've eaten here, and I recall the steak much tastier. Not so anymore. We're unlikely to return.
Adam Huntahlers
Favorite spot in downtown Duluth. Awesome food and awesome bartenders.
Everything was delicious ㅠㅠ It wasn't spicy like other American restaurants and it was delicious! Ribeyes ? grilled caesar salad? smothered shrimp and grits ? all delicious ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrible food. Order oyster rockafeller and was not how you would expect. Way over salted. When brought to managers' attention, they made excuses.
Really want to like this place but can't recommend. Food is subpar, drinks are weak and I got charged $3 for ice in a drink. I will explain more below. Ambiance is great - kinda small but cozy so great for date night or causal stop in while on the square. That's about it for the positives. Food is mediocre. Korean inspired dishes that are weak. The pork and lettuce wraps were bland. The pork was dry over cooked and onions lacked flavor. Got the 14 oz rib eye and it was thin sad piece of meat - over cooked in some spots and under in others. Nice smoke flavor where you could find it but otherwise non-eventful. The braised short ribs were good well cooked dish I'd recommend this if you were here. The kimchi collard greens sounded interesting but it was just kimchi. So disappointing. The drinks were weak. We had the Asian medicine which was ok a bit watery but better than the f-train. Not sure what f-train was but had no taste and watery. I don't recommend it. We ordered a dirty martini. Got it served in a glass along type of ice you'd see in an old fashioned. Thought it was weird but thought they were doing something to be different and non traditional. For some odd reason it was $3 for the ice. We didn't ask for it to be served this way. We didn't ask for ice. Who the hell would it's a damn martini which shouldn't be shaken by the way you stir it. That's why Bond had to say it since it's not the traditional method of making it. Anyway, I didn't catch it until I got home and looked the receipt and I've posted it. I guess they thought I ordered it this way. I didn't. Miscommunication? Maybe but $3 for ice? Guys...come on do better.
I went here last night for a business dinner and the atmosphere and service were nice. My colleagues seemed to really enjoy their food (mostly steak and seafood) and we had a nice time. There’s a cool Korean twist to the food (like Gochujang sauce on the meat, for example).Some watch-outs though:- My group felt the starters weren’t really shareable: the octopus came in one big piece, the oysters came with a bunch of sauce, no spoon, and one slice of focaccia. We had to cut everything up ourselves before passing it.- The shrimp on the shrimp & grits came with the tail on so my friend had to work hard with her fingers/silver wear to get it off herself which was a messy business- There is basically nothing to eat if you are vegan and very little to eat besides a few sides/salads if you are vegetarian. There was no plant protein option (like tofu or a veggie burger). The manager and chef very kindly created a veggie option for me but it was just a few mushrooms and asparagus on risotto, so not really a dish I’d ever choose if I wanted to feel full. I appreciated the extra effort but would not go there again until they added some actual veg options to the menu.Bottom line: nice place to have dinner and yummy food but some of the dishes need work and do not go if you don’t eat meat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nice spot. Chill experience with casual atmosphere and a tasty Korean-infused fare. My server was polite and affable, and the food came out quickly. Not very busy for a Friday night which I personally enjoyed. Reserved a table via google with no issue. Parking is tough so get downtown early. Otherwise a worthwhile trip. Would return. Why 4 stars? Portions are not large at all, and for the price I'd say perhaps in the small side, but the entree were enjoyable. I can say that oysters out of the shell are not fun to eat: I'd recommend trying a dedicated spot if you're in the mood for seafood.
TLDR: was very mid for the price point, wouldn't go back. My partner and I had dinner there last night. We ordered an app, and the surf and turf, and cocktails. We were expecting a fine dining bill but also a fine dining experience. The gochugang shrimp scampi had 4 shrimp for $18. The server upcharged us for things she said were no charge, like switching from collards to corn on the surf and turf, and the two olives in my martini each were a dollar. Our steaks were great, the lobster was pretty overdone and almost tough. The mashed potatoes were phenomenal, the highlight of the meal. All told, with tip, we spent $227 for a meal that felt like it should have cost considerably less for the quality of service and food we received. I probably wouldn't go back considering the many other great offerings in Duluth.
Absolutely ridiculous experience for Valentine’s Day - had to park at the school, preset menu priced at $95 a person without any prior notification- literally had reservations for a month and never was told in advance of the menu and limitations. When we arrived we not given an option to pay for just a main course or appetizer - full set meal only regardless of you order all the courses or not.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Food m, service and ambiance were all top-notch. Price was a bit hugh and I will likely only go to this restaurant for special occasions. I can't justify frequent visits at such prices. Dessert, while made on premises, stored in plastic container. I found a piece of that plastic in a bite. They could be more careful with those things, especially for the price charged. When the plastic was pointed out to my waiter, he stated he would "take care of it". As it turned out, that meant throwing out the plastic and not offering any discount or compensation for my discomfort.
This is a nice, cozy spot with a great atmosphere. A very good date spot if you're looking. However, a little loud for romantic conversation. The wine list is ample with plenty of good reds and whites to choose from. I tried their Japanese Old Fashion signature cocktail, recommended by our waiter, and it was on point. My wife and I both ordered ribeye streaks and they were prepared perfectly. Juicy steaks that were seasoned well and at the proper temperature. It's a little difficult to find parking on a Saturday night. But, with delicious food and great attentive service, you really can't beat that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent seasoning for the salmon and kimchi rice , but unfortunately, the rice was undercooked – it was raw. The service, however, was excellent. Hoping for an improvement in the food preparation for a better dining experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was not as expected unfortunately. We got the octopus to start with, it was good but only one leg came in the plate. For $15 we were expecting several and the grilled Caesar salad tested like butane. Then we ordered the filet and ribeye, and we were very disappointed with the taste and temperature. Both pieces tasted like a burnt and dirty grill and weren't hot. We were offered a complimentary desert but for $100 worth of steak it was very disappointing. The service on the other end was great and our water glasses were never empty. Overall, it's overpriced for the quality of food served unfortunately and we will not eat there again.
Appetizers and salads were excellent, but the steak (we had the tomahawk) was sub-par. My wife had the special, the venison - not tasty. It's been a year since we've eaten here, and I recall the steak much tastier. Not so anymore. We're unlikely to return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare, Smothered Shrimp & Grits, Creme Brulee, Hearth Grilled Octopus
Perfect food, just no sweet tea.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters Selection of the Day, Braised Boneless Short Rib
Appetizers and salads were excellent, but the steak (we had the tomahawk) was sub-par. My wife had the special, the venison - not tasty. It's been a year since we've eaten here, and I recall the steak much tastier. Not so anymore. We're unlikely to return.
Favorite spot in downtown Duluth. Awesome food and awesome bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Boneless Short Rib