Russ Kendall's Smoke House

Forever the best stop for smoked fish on the north shore. Always a must-do. The smoked salmon spread is the best around. If you’re lucky enough to stop in when the owner himself is at the counter, ask him some questions about the fish and you’ll be sure to see his passion for what he does.

This place is simple that's what makes it so amazing the product absolutely speaks and smells for its self I was driving up the north shore when I was enticed in through the smell of yummy smokehouse though the vents of my car! I immediately knew what was up ahead and knew that I had to stop in for my mom who is a total fish fanatic who's birthday it happens to be today, I picked up two types of fish and when I arrived at her house up on the shore she couldn't have been more appreciative and we are currently devouring fish and some white wine and reminiscing about all the fabulous things that Minnesota staple businesses have to offer our incredible community that you cannot get anywhere else in the world I am so happy to have picked up a piece of the homeland and appreciate all the feels I get when eating this delicate and comforting treat!

The best.Love this place, love the fish even more. Sometimes I plan entire trips to Duluth just so we can go here. Duluth is seriously lacking in quality dining experiences, but at least I know I can always grab a pound or two of perfectly smoked fish from Russ Kendall's. Never, ever lets me down. <3

Got a variety of smoked cheese. They were all so good! I'm definitely stopping in the next time I go through to get more.

Loved the selection of smoked fish. We got the Cisco and sugar lake trout, both tasted superb. Hope to come back in the future.