The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market

An almost perfect restaurant. Fabulous, delicious fresh caught fish! Salmon chowder might be best soup I've ever had! friendly quick great service. casual comfortable atmosphere with beautiful view. Grand marais is awesome. Highly recommended!

Seafood fries are a must. The sauce tastes like a mix between a slightly spicy sushi sauce and dill flavor. The salmon chowder is superb. Perfect amount of fish and spices. The view is good. Can see the lake but there is a dirt patch partially blocking your view. Overall, excellent place to stop for our lunch!

If you're in Grand Marais, the fried whitefish basket at The Fisherman's Daughter is an absolute must—hands down the freshest, most delicious Lake Superior whitefish you'll ever taste! Caught locally and fried to perfection, the fish comes out golden and crispy on the outside while staying incredibly flaky, moist, and tender inside. The light batter lets the sweet, clean flavor of the whitefish shine through without any greasiness—each bite is pure North Shore perfection. It's served in a generous basket with crisp fries, fresh coleslaw, and their tangy house-made tartar sauce that complements it beautifully. What makes the experience unforgettable is enjoying it on their incredible deck overlooking the harbor. Perched right on the water, you get panoramic views of the iconic Grand Marais lighthouse, colorful fishing boats gently rocking in the waves, and the vast expanse of Lake Superior stretching out before you. On a sunny day, the breeze off the lake and the sound of seagulls create the perfect relaxed vibe—it's like dining in a postcard. The outdoor seating is spacious and pet-friendly, making it ideal for soaking in the scenery while savoring every bite.

Beautiful views of the lake and harbor from the tables on the back terrace. Delicious walleye tacos and herring&chips. Loved the salmon chowder - my favorite thing on the menu! No wait for an early evening on a Friday in early October

Great stop for lunch or dinner! The walleye fish and chips are amazing - the tartar sauce makes it a perfect meal! Grab one of the cakes too top it off for dessert - loved the carrot cake! Make sure to grab a spot on the balcony facing the lake for some views while you enjoy the food!

Food was under seasoned. The fish was over fried. It was a fun atmosphere. Fries were better than the fish. It was not the amazing meal that it was made out to be. That being said it wasn't bad, just had higher expectations for a place that boasts fresh from the lake to the table.

It is an interesting little restaurant inside a fish shop. Right off highway 61. We ordered from the counter and found a spot out on the patio facing Lake Superior. Ok view looking over a couple businesses. Our food was brought out promptly to us. We shared an order of fish and chips and a basket of fried clams. Both were pretty good.

fantastic fish & chips! I picked haddock and was not disappointed - it came as an extremely generous and amazinly tasty portion. I also highly recommend trying their salmon chowder.

This is a great place! We've always passed it by on the way to the Angry Trout, but ventured in a few weeks ago. Wonderful combo cafe, sandwhich, and smoked fish shop. Very casual and easy to get into. Also a great place for getting a lunch to bring with on a hike. They have a nice deck in the back and really good cheese curds. Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu!

First of all, this is such a cool town with a friendly vibe so definitely check it out! This restaurant was great! The wait was super short and the food was very filling- worth the price. The place was bursting with customers smiling and having a good time, not to mention you got a beautiful view of the harbor as you ate your meal. My only complaint was that it was a bit small so the dining area did get a little crowded, but it just added to the small town charm, and we were there at a peak busy time. Make sure to check this place out if you are headed to grand Marais-I will for sure be back for more!

Hit and miss. I ordered the smoked sugar trout and herring. The herring was awful, was it really smoked or salted? It tasted like battered with salt, thrown it away. The sugar trout on the other hand was delicious, lightly seasoned with oil (a bit too much), had half a loaf of bread with it, it was sooo good. Overall give a bit extra for the beautiful and friendly (fisherman's) daughters.

We've been visiting Grand Marais every fall for nearly a decade, and we always have to make a trip to The Fisherman's Daughter. The fish and chips with the catch of the day (usually includes options like walleye, herring, or whitefish) is the best fish and chips I've ever had. The fish has a light cornmeal breading, which really lets the high quality fish shine unlike so many heavy beer battered options. The fries are always crispy and tasty as well. Service is casual and quick, and there is a great deck in the back where you can sit and enjoy the view of Lake Superior. Check out the local beers and ciders as well! Never change, Fisherman's Daughter - you're perfect.

I went with the employee's recommendation of fish tacos because I couldn't decide between that and fish and chips, and I think that was the right choice. And the fish and chips looked good. Curds were also yummy. Food was made quickly in spite of the large group. I like the ambiance and decor. They have souvenirs for sale, the bathroom is clean and cute, and you can also sit outside.

What a fun little restaurant on Lake superior. Best fish tacos I've ever had! So fresh and full of flavor. The staff were super nice and gave me great recommendations. I was a first timer up north and would definitely be back for those fish tacos.

So we went to se the market and they did have some good smoked fish. We got two and very tasty they had what appeared to be great food to eat from the restaurant portion. Most of the seafood was frozen. I am sure to keep it fresh but I want just one piece to go home and cook and try. Very cute inside and dining area. Lots of people enjoy the food. The staff was nice and pleasant. They got our fish with a smile.

What an amazing stop. Brought the kids for lunch. Walk up to order. Find a place to sit. And wait quickly for your food to arrive! Everything was fresh and amazing! With a view worth waiting for.

A must stop when in Grand Marais. We love their smoked salmon chowder. This time we had the shrimp & fries and Smelt & Fish. The smelt is only during a 3-4 week period so we had to try. They were like popcorn fish fried with a light breading. The fries here are so good. Order & pay at the counter and get a number for your table. Outdoor patio seating and a few tables indoors. They have a cold case that sells salads, smoked salmon wraps, etc. food here is fresh and good. Fish is caught right out back in their boat.

This is definitely worth the stop while in Grand Marais! My group of 3 enjoyed the walleye basket, shrimp cocktail, and cheese curds. The breading on the fish is pretty unique - light, not greasy. Because of its popularity, I would recommend going outside of peak hours. Even at 1:30, it was still pretty tricky to get a spot on the patio + a long line to order. However, the time between ordering a food arrival is pretty quick. Don't forget to stop in the gift shop too!

Really popular place nice, outdoor seating. Good fried fish baskets with your choice of herring, whitefish, or walleye. You ordered at the counter and they brought you your food. It came pretty quickly. I love good walleye, but this was just So so. We tried the different varieties of fish, and it all just tasted like generic fried fish.

Meh. I was excited to try this place. It was edible but not delicious. The fish and chips were okay, the Cole slaw lacked any flavor. Fries were a little on the cold side. The young girl working the counter lacks any personality except with what appeared to maybe be her boyfriend. I always give places a second chance. I'll try again another time. Sad

Get the chowder! We also had the fishnchips as well as the fish tacos with the malt vinegar!

This was our first stop in Grand Marais on my bday trip and it was definitely a solid place to start off with. I had the fish of the day which was the herring, my girlfriend ordered the shrimp and chips and we split some crab fries. I didn't know what to expect with the crab fries but they were so good! Food was crispy and delicious, service was quick and the lake views from the window were stunning. Unfortunately it was too chilly to sit outside, but we still were able to get the full experience dining indoors.

This was my second time eating here and it is definitely now a staple of northern Minnesota for me. I love that all of the fish is locally caught. Their fish and chips are really good, especially with the sauce that comes with it. My boyfriend got their fish tacos which were also delicious. The last time we ate here we also tried their crab fries, it really surprised me how fresh they were. It's so relaxing eating on the balcony and enjoying the weather and cool breeze.

We wish we had come here first. It was wonderful the fish (walleye) was great, and fresh. we had tried others in the area, and was good, but not nearly as good as Fisherman's Daughter. When we come back to the area, we will definitely come back.

Stop here for quick snack before heading back down to Duluth. Order: Smoke salmon chowder 1lb of smoke lake trout A bottle of pop Quick review: Ambience very nice small cafe deli smoke house type. Pleasant service. Another great view for the lake side view. Can't get better here in Grand Marais then sunshine in the middle of snowless winter this year! Food: Smoke salmon chowder: Some of the best chowder I have. The Smokiness and salty flavor of the salmon permeates throughout the cubes of potatoes, onions, dill and other spices. It was good I should've bought some more to go. It came with mini crackers- nice and simple broth- not too thick or thin just how i like it. Smoke lake trout: We'll smoke and nicely seasoned with salt. Perfect for a salad, cabbage wrapped, or in egg omelette. Very well done smoke fish - highly recommend to grab some. Bottle of pop: nice grape pop with great artificial taste. Can't complain it's pop! So this review was a quick Drop by- next time will order more food and do another review. Excited to go back with the sample I have already.

Highly highly highly recommend! Their fish and chips are to die for! You can tell it's fresh, and so flavorful. Literally melts in your mouth but be careful cause it will be HOT. May take a couple minutes cause they bring it out as soon as it's off the fryer. The fries were also surprisingly tasty, you would think with the dumping you get with your fish it won't be that great and it's just a basket filler but it is GOOOOD. Loved it and went twice on our short weekend trip. We also bought some smoked fish from the case and had that as a late night snack since everything closes so dang early up north and it ended up being perfect with some crackers!

Get the Walleye! Great fried fish. We stopped in here for lunch and had a super meal. It was peak summer season and they were managing it very well -almost no waiting, plenty of seating, and great food. Two in our party ordered fish tacos, and the other two ordered fish baskets. I was persuaded to try the herring and found it to be good... but not as good as the walleye! I found the herring to be a little dry whereas the walleye was moist, flaky, and flavorful! In addition to the food, the business had a little souvenir shop but it was clearly just a sidelight. They were a little short on restrooms, but at least they had one. The servers were very attentive and efficient. And the ambience was bright, clean, and very lake house. Highly recommend it.

Fish fry at a small lakeside town always hits, and this fish was really good. They had a few options for fish at a decent price (16-18), and the fries were seasoned really good. The fish melts in your mouth and is honestly so good, wasn't disappointed at all. Service was quick and it was nice to eat outside.

As you walk up, you know that you've stumbled across something truly special. Fisherman's Daughter is a one of a kind fisherman's wharf home that is right on the water. It is bright red, charming, and rustic! You feel as if you're walking inside a fisherman's home. Their goal is to bring the shore in the door. The food was all incredible and made to order. The fish is fresh caught daily. So, there's always a variety to choose from. All in all, you can't go wrong ordering anything! Everyone was very sweet, knowledgeable, and happy to help in any way. They had plenty of seating inside, outside, and on the water in the back. I love the attention to detail. If you haven't tried this place, put it on the list to try! They also have a store that sells local artwork and custom tee-shirts. Which, I really enjoyed! I loved everything about it and I'll definitely be back! Walleye Fish & Chips/ White Fish & Chips- These Fish and chips are fresh caught daily and made to order. Which is one of the many attributes that contributes to making this dish so perfect! It is crispy and crunchy on the outside and flakey, light, and rich on the inside! The Walleye is flakier, a little leaner, and not as fishy as the White fish. But, other than that they are on par! The beer battered french fries are crispy, crunchy, and light on the outside. While being creamy on the inside. Which is the recipe for pure perfection! The homemade coleslaw is crisp, crunchy, and refreshing! It adds that element of freshness and lightness that is much needed. The lemon is clean and fresh! It cleanses the pallet with a bright acidic finish! It creates the perfectly well rounded dish! Smoked Salmon Chowder- this chowder is smoky, rich, and creamy. I love how you find flakes of fish all throughout the dish. It has many unique layers of flavors. Every bite brings forward a new element of surprise. Your pallet will be left in a savory sensational state after just one taste. This dish is truly a one of a kind incredible work of art! You must try it!

OMG the clam strips! And the smoked fish options! And the beverage options! And the wonderful staff. We pretty much make a pilgrimage here every time we're on the North Shore. (We would do this even if they didn't have a special service window for customers who stop by with their dogs. Yes, our dogs adore the clam strips too.)

Yum, what a delicious little spot in Grand Marais! I had been meaning to check this place out for a while, and so glad I did on a recent trip. This is a quaint little spot with fast casual food ordered at the front stand. They offer a variety of seafood related dishes, and also have a refrigerated area for to-go items and drinks. They also have a case of smoked salmon that was soooo tempting. I ordered salmon chowder and crab fries at the front and then grabbed a spot out on the porch - seating options inside and out! A few minutes later, my order was brought out to me. SALMON CHOWDER: This is a must-get! Wow. So hearty and delicious - perfect flavors, and not skimpy on the salmon and other add-ins. I'd get the larger one next time! CRAB FRIES: What a genius idea! The crab meat was so fresh and delicious, and I loved the sauce they drizzled the fries with. My only complaint would be that I would have loved even more sauce (and crab meat, of course!). I had quite a few "dry" fries at the bottom of the bowl. They've got some fun stuff for sale around the space as well, like books and goods related to the North Shore. This is a must-stop while you're in Grand Marais!

The best fried calms I have ever had! The smoked salmon, omg to die for! They are very generous with the portions, fun shopping in the restaurant. I like being able to sit lake side and enjoy a meal. There is usually a long line (at least when I have gone) but they are very speedy! Lots of picnic, or on the go items. Fun choices!

These cheese curds changed my life and haunt my dreams. They are THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD - and they only haunt my dreams because I live 1,800 miles away and cannot grab some whenever I want! The staff was so kind and the vibe is supremely cozy. I highly recommend walking out back along the docks after, vibes and food are 5/5!

Went in late May after Memorial Day weekend. Fantastic fish & chips and sitting on the back deck watching the harbor! Grab a salad to round it out.

We had the fish and chips. One of us ordered it with walleye, the other with white fish. The food was fine, nothing worth writing home about. After reading other reviews I wish we had done the chowder. Service was great and the people friendly. Decent view while eating as well. Go ahead and get the garlic bread cheese curds!!

The smoked salmon chowder was one of the best chowders I've ever had, and I grew up around Boston. The fresh whitefish & chips were expertly fried and addictive, with several seasonings including tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and a peppery mustard sauce. The coleslaw tasted so fresh I think they made it after I ordered. They have a wide variety of drinks and other food items, including coffee, beer, salads & sandwiches. The service was quick, despite being busy, and the simple seating is clean & casual, self-serve utensils, with a patio when the weather is nice. 5 stars, no doubts.

Incredible!!! These walleye and tots made me happy. Lightly fried. I don't normally do fried food, but this didn't bother me. Husband had walleye fish tacos. All was marvelous. Has to be the best food in Grand Marais.

Stopped in on a Saturday night around 7 for a dinner after exploring the surrounding area. The location is easy to spot and has plenty of street parking nearby. You shouldn't have to walk more than half a block. The building, patio, outback, and seats in front, were somewhat filled, but still easy to find a spot after ordering our food. The inside of the store is a mix of both a food counter and market. They have a variety of fresh and smoked fish that you can buy along with a few gift items scattered around the store. The hardest thing was choosing what to get since everything on the menu and in the cases looked so good. We opted for an order of fish and chips and upgraded to walleye and a side of clam strips. We heard from multiple other restaurant goers, after we ordered unfortunately, that the salmon chowder was a must get. Both of our items were perfectly done. Sometimes with fried seafood, it can be overly greasy but that was not the case here. The clams were just the right of crunchiness, and the sauce that accompany them was delicious. The walleye was perfectly battered with a cornmeal and included fries that were just the right amount of crispness. Eating on the back patio overlooking the lake just made the experience that much better! This is an absolute must return to the spot when we head that way again. The salmon chowder and the smoked salmon "candy" are definitely on my must gets for next trip.

Great fish! Fair pricing and some of the nicest servers on the North Shore! Thanks for a fantastic meal! We will be back.

This is a very cute little market with counter service. Nice variety of beverages, including THC. The food was excellent. The clam strips reminded me of ones I used to get on the East Coast!

Herring tacos with a view of Lake Superior? Yes please! Who knew? The herring is fresh out of the lake and prepared with a lighter cornmeal breading, served with slaw, cilantro and choice hot sauce if you dare!

Great little spot to stop for lunch in Grand Marais! The back patio has a nice view of the harbor. You order your food at the counter and it came out pretty quickly, about 5 minutes. I ordered the clam strips and fries. It was a little bready especially when eating it with fries - in hindsight I wish I got a cup of chowder on the side instead but still pretty good overall. I also tried my husband's fried walleye, which was super fresh and tasty. The shop also has some nice specialty items, which was fun to browse through. On the way out, I also got 1/2 lb of smoked steelhead trout. It was really nicely smoked and lasted for over a week after I got back home!

Had the fish tacos. They were ok at best. Small pieces of fish, bland tortillas. Smoked fish chowder was excellent however. I miss the fish sandwiches.

From California we get various versions of fish and chips. Well leave it to The Fisherman's Daughter to absolutely wow us. The Walleye chips were phenomenal. The staff was super friendly. The scone was absolutely delish. The clam strips were a bit over done. Cocktail sauce and the tartar sauce very yummy. Definitely a good stop while touring the north shore.

Stop in here to get some fish. Had the Walleye Tacos and a local beer. Sat out side facing the water and it was great setting. Good counter service.

We ordered the crab fries, walleye fish and chips, as well as the white fish tacos! The service was friendly and quick. Everything came out timely and the food tasted really fresh! The patio outside faces the lake and the weather was beautiful all weekend! Would recommend this place to anyone that comes into town!

Delicious roasted red pepper gouda soup and would recommend over the salmon chowder. Fish is breaded not battered in little nuggets. Still very good. Nothing to write home on on the cheese curds. Coleslaw is on the bitter side. Adequate seating area when the Angry trout wait is 30mins+

The food was SO good! Salmon chowder... I'd drive all the way back tomorrow for it. The fried whitefish was so fresh. Delicious. Good clam strips too. The servers were super nice, too. Oh, outstanding cheese curds, can't forget that.

We stopped here for dinner. Very good! Gluten free fish was super great, however has a shared fryer so celiac's beware. We had whitefish & tots. Great atmosphere with views of the lake.

I got the soup of the day and it is amazing! The service is very good! You also get a view of the lake. All the food looks amazing!

We were driving up the North Shore today. I found this place on Yelp and thought it would be a good place to stop for lunch. Bonus: if you check in on Yelp, you get a free cup of soup! We got two fish baskets. One with Superior Whitefish and battered fries and one with Superior Herring and cheese curds. For our soups we got the lobster bisque and the smoked trout chowder. I liked both of the fish baskets. I might have preferred the Herring slightly, but they tasted quite similar. The fries were great as were there cheese curds. Generous portions on the sides as well. Both of the soups were pretty good. I think I had a slight preference for the lobster bisque. This is a great stop for some fresh fish and chips!

Fresh fried fish and chips- the required lakeshore meal on the greatest of lakes!! Score a seat on their outside deck on a sunny day and soak up the atmosphere.

Fish and chips were delicious. Staff were all very friendly and our food was ready really fast. We ate outside on the deck. Would recommend.

I should've ordered the walleye or probably the herring fish and chips. I ordered the cod and it was just ok. The fish in fish and chips, in my opinion, should have a light, delicate breading so as to allow the flavor of the fish to come through. The breading used on the cod was definitely not light and delicate. Very crunchy. The cod chunks were pretty small, more like bites than what you'd expect from traditional (?) fish and chips. So you get lots of breading on each bite. Nothing special about the fries and they did have malt vinegar to sprinkle on them. The fish bites and fries were good, just not great or what I was expecting when I ordered fish and chips.

Nice fresh fish served hot and delicious with great counter service and wonderful patio area to enjoy the fantastic lake as you eat and visit. I also purchased some smoked lake trout to enjoy at home and it's amazing, really the best I've ever had.

Gem in north shore! Fried fish and chips are soooo good!!! Food is fast and staff are friendly

Casual fish market with indoor/outdoor seating. Order at the counter and seat yourself. If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, this is the place. Ordered the fish basket with herring and Cole slaw. We only wanted to order locally caught fish. Along with the herring we ordered the white fish. The fish was fresh and a great choice. Smoked fish is also available and it appears they offer samples. Although the view of the water is limited and not the best, we enjoyed sitting outside.