Russ Kendall's Smoke House

LOVE this place! Every time I head North I have to stop by Russ's! Best smoked fish! Coho is my favorite 😍 I love it because it's nice and moist. They have many varieties if fish. They also have other local foods. WI cheese and flavored cream cheese. 😋

The smell of the smoked fish made us hungry. We were expecting a smoked fish to be hot or at least warm. But, it was cold. The taste was great. We bought the trout.

If you find yourself in Duluth, this smokehouse is a must-visit. We have returned time and time again, and their smoked fish consistently maintains exceptional quality and flavor. My personal favorite is the sugar-cured lake trout, which is perfectly balanced in sweetness and saltiness, with tender, juicy meat that is never dry. I have also tried the smoked salmon and walleye, which, in my opinion, were decent but slightly on the drier side. Undoubtedly, this is the best smokehouse in Duluth, complemented by excellent service!😋

10/10 recommend. Every time we'd visit the North Shore since I was a kid we'd go to Russ Kendalls for smoked fish. It is perfectly smoked, SO delicious. My brother just had some shipped to me for Christmas - sugar smoked trout (my favorite!) - the BEST present ever. The quality remains undiminished.

This place is simply AMAZING! First off, take the scenic route to get there. The place is small. Sometimes there will be quiet of bit of people so also keep that there may be some wait. Any of the smoked fish are excellent! Reasonable prices. They also have some drinks and other prepackaged food items for sale. Fish is packed up in newspaper which is really cool! Place looks super clean as well. Staff was super nice. Asked the staff about recommendations and they were really helpful.