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JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge

505 W Superior Street, 16th Floor, Duluth, MN
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Ranked #33 of 168 restaurants in Duluth
Price range: 31 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Superior St and 5th Ave W
Description: Welcome to JJ Astor (located on the 16th floor of the Radisson Hotel Duluth), where guests enjoy welcoming service, inspired décor, modern approachability, unparalleled views, and signature dishes. We have created a contemporary menu utilizing sustainable produce from local farmers and fresh fish from local fishermen. Whether settling into the oversized armchairs in the lounge, or admiring the view from the inviting sofa style banquettes, the restaurant provides a memorable dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Authentic portraits, blueprints, and photography from Duluth’s past adorn the teak panels located throughout the restaurant. While the most stunning view is undoubtedly the view of Lake Superior, the interiors also paint a captivating picture of their own.
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Top Contributor
56 reviews 56 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I liked his place. It's on the top floor of the Radisson in Duluth & it rotates! I think that's cool. I swear we felt buzzed just from the motion! One of my girls didn't really like it because of that though so that was kind of a bummer. Anyway, the food was good & the service was just fine.... More

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Mandy~ Thank you for your "Nice & chill" review! The rotation of the restaurant makes JJ Astor very unique, as it provides a full view of Lake Superior, The Aerial Lift Bridge, Duluth's Downtown and the Duluth Hillside. Every table ensures a perfect view! We can't wait to have you back. Hopefully, your daughter will enjoy it the second time... More

Thunder Bay, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

In the last 2 years, my friend, her family and I have celebrated her birthday by a roadtrip down to Duluth just so we could have dinner at the JJ Astor. The first year we went we were blown away and we had to go back. We plan on going back again next year since we love it so much.... More

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Dear Cass~ Thank you for the the stellar review! And, thank you for returning to JJ Astor each year! We love our return guests. I am so glad that you had Cindy as your server two years in a row. She cares so much for her guests and always adds that special touch to each table. We can't wait to... More

Fargo, North Dakota, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary. We had never been there before, but it certainly did not disappoint. The atmosphere is very romantic; darker and quiet. Not to mention, as you sit and enjoy dinner you are treated to a beautiful view of the whole city of Duluth. The service was great as well. Our waitress was extremely... More

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Moose Lake, Minnesota, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

We moved to Minnesota 18 months ago from NJ. We lived close to Philadelphia and had access to a multitude of fine dining locations. Our experience at JJ Astor has been our favorite and best experience so far. Food was outstanding, service was outstanding, atmosphere outstanding. We are already planning another visit with family. Cindy our server was professional, friendly,... More

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
15 February 2013

Dear Greg~ Thank you for the enthusiastic comments regarding JJ Astor and our server, Cindy! Cindy takes great pride in her work and truly cares about our JJ Astor guests. It is also wonderful to read that our service and food is comparable to that of the fine dining restaurants you frequented on the East Coast! We look forward to... More

Cumberland, Wisconsin
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30 reviews 30 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

This place is pricy, but the kid's meals are only $5. I decided to take my son while we visited Duluth because I thought he'd enjoy the novelty of the revolving restaurant. He did, and he also thought the Kid's Menu French Toast deserved 4 1/2 stars. The Eggs Benedict and Hash Browns were delicious also, and they were both... More

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
11 February 2013

Dear Happy2Camp2012, Thank you for the complimentary review regarding JJ Astor! We so enjoy reading positive feedback from our guests. It is our number one goal to please our diners on every level, especially our young guests. We can't wait to see you this summer! More

Burnsville, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

What a great view of Duluth from the comfortable chairs of the iconic restaurant that takes you on a 360 degree tour of the city. We began our meal with the balsamic blackberry salad. It was wonderful....I had walleye crusted with pecans .... yummy! But my granddaughter's hamburger was burnt to a crisp on the outside, and she got fries... More

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
11 February 2013

Thank you for your feedback, and for bringing your experience to our attention. We want all of our JJ Astor guests to have outstanding service and food, and I feel that we missed the mark with you and your granddaughter. Please accept my apology and know that I will do everything that I can to ensure that your next visit... More

Duluth, Minnesota
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Best view in Duluth (from the indoors). Revolving roof top dining, looking out over the Christmas lights, watching freighters entering the harbor, jazz on Saturday nights and great interesting food.

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
11 January 2013

We are thrilled that you enjoyed so may of the features that make JJ Astor so unique! Thank you for taking the time to mention us online. We look forward to serving you the next time you visit! More

Istanbul, Turkey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

I spent New Year's Eve here and I loved it. We only had champagne and dessert, but both were delicious. For some reason, the restaurant wasn't revolving that night? We never got around to asking our server about it, though--too busy dancing to the great band and toasting to the new year :) Our server was fantastic and was great... More

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
11 February 2013

Dear lalalareesa~ Thank you for the enthusiastic comments regarding your New Year's Eve experience at JJ Astor! We wanted NYE to be extra special for our guests, so we brought in a band and had a complimentary toast for all to top the evening off. The reason JJ Astor was not revolving while you were there was because the band... More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Party of eight for a holiday dinner. Service was terrible, view was great. Food was very uneven. All reported that the steaks were vastly under cooked. Duck was good Can not count on a quality experience here.

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
28 December 2012

We are disappointed to read that you had a "mixed bag" experience at our restaurant. We want every experience at JJ Astor to be special! Please accept our apology and give us another chance to WOW you with our service and amazing food! More

Duluth, MN
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18 reviews 18 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012 via mobile

Had the beef filet, cooked perfectly. Service was top notch and the view is the best in Duluth. Restaurant takes less than an hour to do a full rotation, so you get to see the entire view.

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JJAstor_12, Manager at JJ Astor Restaurant & Lounge, responded to this review
1 January 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write about your visit to JJ Astor! We are so excited to read that you enjoyed the filet, the excellent service and the view of Duluth and Lake Superior. JJ Astor is truly one of a kind. More

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