Red Swan Catering and Event Center

Best cook in Duluth

I never leave reviews and as a server myself, I am pretty lenient. But I feel like this recent wedding party was taken advantage of as they paid good money. The venue indoors was extremely warm. There were little fans. The seating in the back, is lower so you can’t see the wedding couple. When a guest requested if the air was on or working, the staff member shrugged and said “it’s always like this, I and we (as in staff) are soaked from sweat all the time here.” The heat definitely contributed to dehydration and people were getting drunk fast from drinks. The wedding party had the venue until 11pm but the staff were packing things up, taking things down to where almost everything was taken down by 9:45 and then the staff just stood around and stared at the guests resulting in a number of people leaving early. Dinner went the same way, very rushed out. I went to the bathroom, came back and my plate with food on it still was taken away and the dinner was gone. They had a chocolate fountain that they incorporated was out for maybe 30 minutes and taken away before people could get to it. The bar staff told some guests that the bar was closing at 10 when the bride and groom paid for it to be open until 11:00. There is no ATM on site and the bar was a cash bar, surprising the bride later when told. Entire thing was very rushed and not respectful to the bride who paid a lot of money. I personally am having a wedding soon and if that were me, I would be asking for my money back.

Great food. Beautiful view.

We just had our wedding hosted and catered by Molly and her team. I couldn’t be more happy with how the day turned out! The staff was attentive and hard working, everything was clean, and my vision for the day was brought to life thanks to Red Swans team! I was very pleased with their work throughout the day.

Molly does an amazing job. She is knowledgeable and personable. I don't lunches for a business meeting. The salads were delicious and huge. Those who had the chicken salad sandwich said they were "out of this world". If I need catering in the future, I will definitely call Molly!

Car club stopped for lunch on are way up the north shore

It was very nice.

It was closed

Not sure

Just had an event here. Food was good, atmosphere was nice.I do miss the restaurant! Would love if Clearwater Grill reopened, was a favorite dinner spot for my family.

Nice gathering after a quick trip to Schroeder, Mn and Fr Baraga's Cross marker. We had about 60 people, so it made sense to set up in advance. Nice buffet luncheon. Cake ordered for dessert-- someone had a birthday. Our group had set up decorations, so it was welcoming-- nice culture vibe!!Punch was available before lunch, full bar and coffee available also.

My best friend got married at the Clearwater grille yesterday and let’s just say Molly made the experience a living hell. While us girls were getting ready in the bridal sweet, we were informed that Molly was confiscating beverages from the groom and groomsmen and dumping them out. Had we known Molly wasn’t allowing anyone to drink while getting ready prior to the wedding we would have preordered alcohol through her. We weren’t even allowed to have mimosas in the bridal sweet while getting ready. As guests arrived they were having beers in the parking lot while waiting for the ceremony to start and Molly was yet again out there taking their beers and dumping them out. At this point we asked her to open the bar and she refused to do so until after the ceremony. Again, none of this was discussed upon booking her venue otherwise I am certain it wouldn’t have taken place there. The bride was humiliated and very discouraged on what’s supposed to be the best day of her life.No it doesn’t end there. The bride had to personally clean off the table cloths that were white and not ivory, the color in which they agreed upon. Molly didn’t seem to have a care in the world. She was upstairs drinking with another male staff member during the reception. Bad bad business. These are all minor issues that could’ve been easily resolved but Molly has no intention of working with us to accommodate the bride and grooms wishes. I would absolutely not recommend booking your special event there.

My youngest daughter was married at the event center last weekend. There were a few hiccups like the wrong color table cloth and a couple minor issues. I would have happily overlooked all of that and never posted a review like this. However, I would like to start with treatment of the bridal party. She didn’t want them consuming alcohol in the “getting ready room” that wasn’t purchased from her BUT wouldn’t open the bar early so they could purchase from her. Molly physically took someone’s drink cup and dumped it out and forbid him to have it the remainder of the evening. Mind you, this is someone who is married with kids…not underage. It was never mentioned to me that they couldn’t have a couple of drinks or I would’ve made the rules clear to everyone. Secondly, when the bar finally opened, there were long lines and the 3 bar tenders were slammed. Instead of jumping behind the bar to help, she walked the parking lot and told guests they couldn’t drink outside. 3rd issue, I asked to have garbage cans placed in the room so guests could toss cups or bottles. I was told “Molly said no” this is an even center, we clear tables. That never happened and there was garbage on every table most of the evening. The grooms parents and my husband would have happily assisted with clean up. However, the most discouraging thing happened at the end. Molly, a male staff member and one of her bar tenders were overheard by family, bridal party members and guests, bashing our families and attendees while drinking in the old bar on the main floor. There were about 250 people at this event. Truthfully, I was surprised by this because the initial meetings and subsequent communication with Molly was great. I’m very disappointed and embarrassed by her behavior and treatment of the guests and it is literally all I have heard about from people who either attended or were part of the party. I would’ve rather had the memories be of the wedding itself and not Molly. This is a beautiful room, great view and good parking but I wouldn’t recommend.

Not just for weddings - a great place for a corporate training or retreat.

Molly was absolutely amazing. We drove out and did a tasting for our reception and the food was absolutely amazing. We were so impressed with her hospitality. She went above and beyond. Her attention to detail is impeccable. The event center is beautiful. She made you feel at ease and comfortable. What an amazing experience we had.