This newly renovated grill has become a popular destination for Midwestern road-trippers thanks in part to a feature on Guy Fieri’s Food Network. At the Duluth Grill, everything from chilaquiles to Mediterranean omelets are served in a classic woodsy interior. Fans have been known to plan an entire road trip just to get an order of the Korean Brussels sprouts.

Pull off I-35 for a hazy IPA and a slice of pizza at Ursa Minor Brewing. These craft beers are divided into four categories: hoppy (like a Scandinavian pale ale, for example), sour (a kiwi pomegranate sour ale), light (a coffee cream ale) and dark (a rich chocolate stout). Pair a pint with one of Ursa Minor’s wood-fired pizzas, and enjoy the outdoor patio, which is heated by fire pits in the winter.

In a town with nine breweries, it only seems right to have a local barbecue spot too. The beef fat fries, pulled pork sandwiches, and St. Louis-style ribs are just a few OMC Smokehouse favorites. For all things smoke and meat, it’s a Lincoln Park District staple.

Lake Avenue is one of Duluth’s best upscale restaurants — it offers everything from littleneck clams in a delicate black bean sauce to salmon with parsnip puree. The elegant, sun-drenched space is an ideal stop for a romantic night near the lake, and the wine list is unparalleled.

Steps away from Lake Superior is Northern Waters Smokehaus, a specialty sandwich shop nestled in the DeWitt-Sietz Building. Unique combinations of seafood, meat, or vegetarian sandwiches are available alongside butcher cuts, from smoked fish to jerky. The Cajun Finn, which pairs smoked salmon with a thick smear of cream cheese and roasted red peppers, is a local favorite. Call ahead for speedy service. The line gets long.

Chilly hands demand a piping-hot cup of coffee. Eric Faust’s downtown Duluth Coffee Company serves sustainably sourced, rotating brews from featured farmers. The baked goods are from local bakeries Duluth’s Best Bread, Wild Flour, and A Dozen Excuses. Grab a maple latte or a straight black espresso.

Duluth’s Best Bread cold-ferments its dough and bakes it in high heat and high moisture, giving it a crackly, caramelized crust and a moist, soft interior. It’s made with wild yeast — which has the same probiotics found in kombucha and yogurt — giving the dough a delicate tang. Load up on pain au chocolats, croissants, and cranberry wild rice bread for the road.

The building that houses The Rathskeller is over 125 years old — its underground setting is reminiscent of a European drinking hole. The brick arches, chandeliers, and bare stone walls lend a mysterious speakeasy vibe (as does the live jazz on Thursday nights). Sip a seasonal cocktail like a Red Velvet martini, or stick to the classics, like a Boulevardier.

This is pub food at its best. Tucked in the lower level of the historic Fitger’s Brewing Complex (which also includes a lovely inn), the brewhouse serves top-notch burgers, including three variations of its legendary wild rice burger. Salads, soups, and entrees are also available — but seriously, go for the Gale Force wild rice burger.

Va Bene’s enclosed solarium, open-air deck, and outdoor grotto all offer panoramic views of Lake Superior. When the night calls for an old-school Italian dinner, this restaurant’s carbonara, bolognese, and pappardelle e funghi all hit the spot. Pair them all with a generous pour of red wine.

A Chester Park neighborhood staple since 2002, At Sara’s Table Chester Creek Cafe is a charming cafe with a mouthful of a moniker. The menu features breakfast classics, sandwiches, and entrees from spaghetti and meatballs to vegan bibimbop. It’s like having a lazy Sunday lunch at Grandma’s house, if Grandma made a killer mocktail (try the lavender-lemon and soda).