Restaurants in Bismarck
Best Restaurants
Irish Pub • $$
Pizza • $$
“Stopped here on the way home from our road trip. The food was Fantastic! Had the Polar bear pizza and Meatball stroganoff with a house salad. Loved the vibe and decor, just a great find in a little strip mall! Delicious!! Hope to get back some day!”
Bar • $$
“My favorite spot with all the games on TV, no matter what sport, great staff, and decent prices.”
Brewery • $$
“Great place. Was traveling the dakotas and was walking back to my car after seeing the train and church historic sight nearby when a crowd of people playing bingo inside the place all waved hi and told me to come inside and sit with them. They all cheered as I walked in and I was welcomed to a free drink. Talk about hospitality! Apparently there's a fundraiser that plays bingo there on certain days raising money for pets to he adopted. It's a good cause. As for the drinks I had this one drink I can't remember bit it was on of their fruity alcoholic drinks that did taste oh so very good. The bartender was also very nice and just the overall vibe was good.”
Steak House • $$
“love eating here! awesome food!server Alicia is working it and on top it!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Bismarck needed this! The atmosphere, service, and charcuterie boards are unmatched. It's such a great idea, and perfect for wine lovers. Thank you for creating a wonderful place for our community!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
French • $$
“Our go to for celebrations, anniversaries. It never disappoints. Small menus insures fresh food and ingredients ❤️ we love butterhorn”
Comfort Food • $$
“what a unique place and menu, from the buffalo burger, cheese buttons, apple salad, to their signature huckleberry cooler. so much better than the greasy spoon places and a great atmosphere.”
American • $$
“The food was fantastic! Such flavors! The atmosphere was cozy and perfect for friends getting together to enjoy a stupendous meal together. Dion, our waiter was very patient and kind in answering our questions. And taking care of my dietary needs that night. I highly highly recommend everyone try this place out.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Bakery • $
“Everything’s all good. But, seems almost every time I make an order they have to replace cookies I ordered with something else they have sitting around. Because somehow they run out of cookies you ordered on the website a day or two ahead of time.”
Japanese • $
“EXCELLENT! Great service Great Food~ Owner is so attentive~ thank you!”
Indian • $
“We tried India Clay Oven tonight. Just opened yesterday at Minot location. Our meal was amazing with so much flavor. 6 Stars out of 5!! Welcoming. Answered all our questions. so very good.”
Thai • $
“Absolutely love this place. Great costumer service, amazing food, and great environment!”
Bakery • $
“I will not buy bread from anywhere else in Bismarck! As soon as our loafs are getting thin I order online and drive through to pick more. I also love the coffee cake and the pastries. I can 100% endorse the natural ingredients as I do not get indigestion or bloating from these loafs, like otherwise I would from long shelf life bread that I used to get at the grocery stores. We are so lucky to have this bakery in town, and I sure hope their business blooms because they truly make great products.”
American • $
“This is one of our favorite lunch spots. The food is consistently good. The staff is friendly. There are plenty of TVs.”
Pizza • $
“I’m not sure why we waited so long to go to Amici, because it was amazing! The staff was super friendly, the food SO good! I will definitely make this a regular stop from now on.”
Bubble Tea • $
“everything was 10/10 fantastic, super friendly and super good drinks!”
Coffee Shops • $
“So welcoming on a great and rainy North Dakota morning. The owner has such an infectious smile, the shop is bright and cheery. Wonderful pit-stop on the road-trip.”
Irish Pub • $$
“Solid pub on Bismarck’s on Main Ave. Awesome specials and the food is great. Steak stroganoff is solid and filling. The outdoor/annex offers a great breeze and place to meet up on warm days.”
Bakery • $$
“All of the cakes including the gluten free one. You wouldn’t even know it’s gluten free!”
Cocktail Bar • $
“Piper and Alexander's passion for mixology shines through in every drink they create. Their attention to detail and creativity is unmatched. Each cocktail is a work of art, carefully curated with the perfect balance of flavors and ingredients. The presentation alone is enough to leave you in awe.”
American • $$
“We had our work holiday party in the Board Room. The wait staff was beyond amazing and friendly. The food was great as well! This was was personally my first time there and I will be back!”
Asian • $$
“Friendly small restaurant in the downtown area. Pork Dumplings were really good, fried crispy, good size, great filling, and the dipping sauce was delicious. Pho was also really good, broth was delicious though it was lacking what I call fat pearls, which to me is a good sign for the broth. Beef was good and they give you a good amount. Only recommendation would be to put the Basil, lime, etc on the side, everything was in the bowl.”
American • $$
“The best salad bar any time of day. Always clean and fresh with a great variety of health and delicious add ons. The deconstructed kabob was excellent.
Vegetarian options: A full and satisfying salad bar
Dietary restrictions: Light dishes available”
Online Reservation Available
Mexican • $
“I love this place they have the best burritos, corn and tacos :)”
Pizza • $
“Excellent food, good draft beer, and awesome dessert!”
Coffee & Tea • $
“Ordered the soup of the day and the Mediterranean Bowl. Fresh made, worth waiting for!
Parking: Cruised along Main St. and parked by the curb at 5th & Main.”
Steak House • $$
“love eating here! awesome food!server Alicia is working it and on top it!”
French • $$
“Our go to for celebrations, anniversaries. It never disappoints. Small menus insures fresh food and ingredients ❤️ we love butterhorn”
Pizza • $
“We appreciated the great service for our event. Thanks for allowing us to take over for 1.5 hours.”
Comfort Food • $$
“what a unique place and menu, from the buffalo burger, cheese buttons, apple salad, to their signature huckleberry cooler. so much better than the greasy spoon places and a great atmosphere.”
Hawaiian • $
“The sushi and sashimi was really good. It has an interesting menu worth investigating.”
Italian • $
“Very good food! The take out option was very easy to navigate and the food was done exactly when they said it would be! Only thing is it ended up being really pricy and I didn’t remember Olive Garden being an expensive restaurant.”
Steak House • $$$
“The steak was great, rice and asparagus was good too! So food was wonderful! We had water and although our waitress checked on us, she never once refilled our drink and we had water. But she was polite and friendly ?.”
Buffet • $
“I love this place! I go here for my birthday days,when I go school shopping, and when I get to pick a restaurant. I love their orange chicken and all of their choses like fruit, desserts, meats, sushi, noodles and rice, egg rolls, soups my favorite soup was definitely the hibachi love that. They have soft served ice cream and everything and it’s all included. 11 and under is about 8-9$ and adults are 15$ if your a senior they - a dollar. They have regular pops like Coca-Cola products. I love this place so much!
Kid-friendliness: As a kid I loved it here!”
Chinese • $
“The overall experience was good here as we had her family in for a funeral and in an under of the person they
passed away Chinese was his favorite food. Some of the dishes were not very hot in the steamers but it was and all you can eat buffet that overall was very good and quality and taste.
Parking: Large open parking lot with plenty area for wheelchair accessory spots. I am in the wheelchair and had no problem finding a handicap parking spot.
Kid-friendliness: There is plenty of food items for the children along with their ice cream bar that they have there. This is always a treat for them.
Wheelchair accessibility: Designated parking spots raid outside the building and also with the large parking lot there was always room for vans with wheelchairs to unload.”
Barbecue • $
“great service, good food, not a fan of the cherry pie. I will definitely eat there again.”
American • $
“Really good restaurant, great steaks but a number of options. I had the ribeye earlier in the week and choose chicken piccata that was excellent. Wine list was excellent and price of the wine was less than most restaurants of this caliber. We sat in the dining area but they have a large and very nice bar area at the front of the restaurant. You won't be disappointed if you eat here.”
Asian • $$
“This is one of the very best Japanese/ Oriental food I have ever had in the state or probably in a long time. I had the steak and chicken combo, and it was delicious and flavorful. The plate was a good and satisfying adult portion. The service was quick and very friendly. My server was Cynthia, and she was absolutely excellent. The location, the restaurant itself and the dining room seems very clean, spacious, and inviting. The prices are not bad at all, considering the flavors, portion, the great service, and the good atmosphere. Definitely, I will come back by myself or with my family.”
Brewery • $$
“Good beer. I didn't know about the food options until after I got there. Great atmosphere. Nice selection of beer. And I can't forget that the bartender Katie was absolutely awesome! I will for sure be stopping here any time I am in Bismarck.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Fast Food • $
“Great service and thankful for a manager named, Robert J, who made our trips from all over to our daughter's wedding in Fargo this weekend an enjoyable experience. This restaurant has always been superb when we travel several times a month and stay next door at the Expressway hotel. Great service! Great food every time. We have never had an unpleasant experience. Kudos to manager, Robert J, and your fantastic team!!”
Fast Food • $
“The reason I gave it such a low service score is because the doordash deliverer left it downstairs in the entryway of the building. And then said it was delivered to my hands.”
Bar • $$
“Nice place to stop and have some adult beverages... the people there are super nice and strike up conversation immediately with you..clean restrooms and facility...”
“It was delicious really recommend it”
Takeout Restaurants
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Spectacular! Our large family hired them to come with their ice cream truck to Grandmas 94th birthday. We cannot say enough good things about the owner and other server. They are fast friendly, had a large variety of options, including some for those who can’t have dairy. Delicious ice cream and kind gracious people. We can’t wait to frequent their shops in Bismarck!”
Pizza • $
“Sitting at the Nardellos counter waiting for my to go order and I must say Nardello’s is one of the most seemlessly ran restaurants in town! Amazing quality and some of the best customer service I’ve ever seen! Bismarck is lucky to have Nardellos!”
Brewery • $
“Food was good for a to go order. Had wings and burnt ends requested sauce on side came on the meat, requested blue cheese didn’t get it, asked for carrots and celery did not get but was tasty”
Pizza • $$
“Stopped here on the way home from our road trip. The food was Fantastic! Had the Polar bear pizza and Meatball stroganoff with a house salad. Loved the vibe and decor, just a great find in a little strip mall! Delicious!! Hope to get back some day!”
Barbeque • $
“First time here, ordered Chicken Curry & Plantains. TO DIE FOR. So awesome to find this in Bismarck! Treat yourself next time you come to the mall! They do DoorDash too.”
Salad • $
“Let me tell you, hands down the most warm and welcoming restaurants in town! We stopped in for dinner. Ms Kally is as friendly as they come! I only wished I had my phone to get pics of our food. The BEST beef in town! I had the Sazon burger and he had the tri tip sandwich. We also had the chips and guac for an appetizer. You guys…these ingredients screamed fresh and everything is definitely cooked with love! A beautiful dine in experience, we will be back for sure. Many thanks Sazon❤️❤️
-Theresa + Troy”
Brewery • $$
“Great place. Was traveling the dakotas and was walking back to my car after seeing the train and church historic sight nearby when a crowd of people playing bingo inside the place all waved hi and told me to come inside and sit with them. They all cheered as I walked in and I was welcomed to a free drink. Talk about hospitality! Apparently there's a fundraiser that plays bingo there on certain days raising money for pets to he adopted. It's a good cause. As for the drinks I had this one drink I can't remember bit it was on of their fruity alcoholic drinks that did taste oh so very good. The bartender was also very nice and just the overall vibe was good.”
Burgers • $
“The only remaining Big Boy in northern plains. Pizza burgers-flying style are the centerpiece of the menu. Excellent shoe string fries with gravy. Also has very good fried chicken. Quick service. Drive thru-only with a nice outdoor park area next to the restaurant.”
Cafe • $
“Their Carmel rooks are excellent . I’ve only eaten there 2 times and their food was great”
Barbeque • $
“By far the best pizza in town. Highly recommend to anybody to try it out for yourself. Darrell is an amazing cook and has excellent customer service upon entry.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Great sandwiches! Amazing selection of bread choices. Everything was fresh and tasty. Just passing through today, but I will add it to my list the next time I am in Bismarck.”
Coffee Shops • $
“5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I recently visited this gem of a coffee shop and was thoroughly impressed! It's a locally owned spot that offers not only delicious coffee and creative coffee drinks but also an impressive selection of teas and ice cream. The atmosphere inside is incredibly cozy, with plenty of room to relax, work, or catch up with friends. What really sets this place apart is the staff—they go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and ensure you have a great experience. Super friendly and attentive, they truly make this place special. Highly recommend if you're in the area!”
Pizza • $
“The staff here is the absolute best. We brought my son and his friends here last evening for his birthday. They were 12 and 13 year old boys so we were a little nervous. The staff was beyond accommodating. Each and every staff member was so great. The food was beyond great but the staff completely made it. Great food and great experience. Definitely recommend!!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Bismarck needed this! The atmosphere, service, and charcuterie boards are unmatched. It's such a great idea, and perfect for wine lovers. Thank you for creating a wonderful place for our community!”
Bakery • $
“LOVE BREAD POETS! I go here for lunch often and I have never had a bad experience. My personal favorite is The Studebaker sandwich. Thank you guys for all that you do!”
Juice Bar & Smoothies • $$
“Fast speedy service, friendly staff and the shake flavors are on point! Keep up the good work!”
Pizza • $$
“Accidentally found A&B while driving through Bismarck on the wat to Mefora. Best pizza I have had in a long time. Wish I had more time to stay for a few brews.”
Bar & Grill • $$$
“had the fish & chips ! was delicious as usual!! can't forget the cucumber Margaritas!! yummy yummy!!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Coffee Shops • $
“Drove through and picked up breakfast. My Jalapeño biscuit was great. The pepper jack cheese had a lot of flavor. Pretzel buns were perfect. Access to the drive-through is a little weird due to construction, so watch for the correct turn.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I went through the drive thru at Caribou and the service was wonderful! They were super friendly and made my drink perfectly! The new summer caffeine drinks are awesome!”
Coffee Shops • $
“The lady that took my order and my debit card was amazing ,,, very beautiful smile and greeted me with the respect a customer should receive ,,,, A+ as always with this Caribou ”
Cafe • $
“Very very friendly staff! Excellent little patio to sit outside at. (No seating inside.)
I got an Earl Grey tea and it was very flavorful.
(Thanks for not being Starbucks and thanks for being real human beings who interact normally.)”
Fast Food • $
“so sad. continued to interrupt me when I triied to order. would never let me finish. so I offered to go elsewhere, and was told to "get lost"”
Sandwich Shop • $
“I was pretty surprised at the quality of the deal that I had. The soup was the perfect temperature. The sandwich was tasty. If you held my feet to the fire, and I had to choose something to complain about…The croutons were a little chewy, but that would be my only complaint.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The day I went, the staff seemed to be a bit crabby but it's alright. It was also extremely loud and difficult to focus on any of my work. Maybe I suggest when making hot drinks, use the trick to make drinks hot but quietly?”
Fast Food • $
“Any Taco John that I have been at Bismarck Mandan Dickinson their food is always good I've never had to take food back to this place I've always had a pleasant time eating there they always give extra condiments if you ask been eating at places like this here since I was a kid always like Taco John's food”
Coffee Shops • $$
“Convenience as can get your drink and shop for groceries
Parking: Handy near the grocery store and easy parking
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it is.”
Fast Food • $
“Arby's is running a 2/$6 fish sandwich deal. For that price, I thought I'd give it a try. This sandwich was one of the better fish sandwiches I've had lately. The fish patty was hot, fresh, and crispy. The toppings were fresh, and the fries were great. They didn't taste like they'd been under a warming light. I would definitely go there again.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Very glad we decided to eat at the hotela restaurant. Dakota Grille has a great burger selection. The firehouse burger was great. Just the right heat to make it a great burger. My wife had the Prime Dip and really enjoyed it.”
Wineries • $$
“A lot of fun! We did this with another couple and it was in time for the holidays and well do it again! Great people that work there and wine tasting for the next venture. Your own label and quality wine you can really call your own. You can tweak the way you want your wine to taste. No complaints!”
Japanese • $$
“If you are looking for a fun way to spend the evening with your children or grandchildren, this is a great spot. The chefs are entertaining. They will engage members of your group as they cook up your food on the grill right in front of you. Prepare for a night of smiles and laughter and good food.”
Cheap Eats
Coffee Shops • $
“As someone that is extremely picky about my coffee, I was extremely pleased the first time I visited 12 Stones. The coffee tastes wonderful, the atmosphere is warm and cozy yet modern, and the service is great. They also have easy parking which I appreciate when I am in a hurry. Needless to say, I have become a regular customer and rate this as a top coffee shop in Bismarck!”
Chinese • $
“Delicious food, plenty of selection that has an authentic Chinese taste that you won’t find at your run of the mill Chinese buffets. There is something for every one to chose from and the bubble teas are delicious. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff were extremely friendly.”
Bar & Grill • $
“took my son just turned 15 he had a blast service was very good food was very good I loved it will go again”
Bar & Grill • $
“Always great service. Food was excellent. Shout out to McKenzie! She was an amazing waitress today.”
Bar • $
“We had Lucky’s/Main Bar do our bar for our wedding and they were fantastic! Several positive comments about Tanya and Bryan about drinks, cleanliness, and promptness during our wedding/party. Bryan was very on top of things prior to the wedding and had excellent communication. We had all of the alcohol that we had asked for and more. Our venue was out of town on a private farm and they came extra prepared! Drinks were ice cold and service was impeccable. I would absolutely recommend them to serve at any event! 10/10!”
American • $
“Nice blackened walleye samich. Bartender, Meh....friendly, but whisks by...too casual for my taste. Ok, though. Nice atmosphere.
Since then, been many times and service is now consistently superior. Upgraded stars, therefore. Great family AND date night place.”
Mongolian • $
“I am newly gluten free so it is a challenge to find things I enjoy but I will say your chefs did a fantastic job of keeping my food safe and prepared it well. They were very polite. Our waitress was great. She was attentive and understanding. We will be back if in the area again.”
Pizza • $
“We stopped by to grab supper Halloween Evening. They were well staffed, very friendly and had our order in our hands in no time despite how busy they were already. The establishment was also very clean!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“I finally made my way to Mocha Momma’s and all I can say is that I regret not going sooner!! I know we all love the convenience of a drive through but please don’t forget these small coffee shops because the taste (and price) is outmatched! I’m so happy they have increased their hours so I can go more often. I can’t wait to keep trying new things on their HUGE menu!”
Mexican • $
“The food is excellent and is always served promptly. Their house margarita is probably the best in town too!”
Brewery • $$
“very great food, chicken wings and burgers. overwhelming choice of local craft beer”
American • $$
“My family never seems to have much luck when going out to eat any more but the Ground Round in Bismarck delivered. We were seated quickly, had good service, and our food came out quickly and correct. I will make sure to support this business in the future!”
Bar • $$
“This was a small plate restaurant. It has a very fun menu. We had French Onion Crostini, Rueben WonTons and Bacon Cheese Burger EggRoll. All were yummy. Appreciated the unique menu”
Steak House • $$$
“The steak was great, rice and asparagus was good too! So food was wonderful! We had water and although our waitress checked on us, she never once refilled our drink and we had water. But she was polite and friendly ?.”
Steak House • $$
“Steak was very well seasoned and cooked especially with our large party
Dietary restrictions: My wife has a gluten allergy and she had a few options and didn't have any reaction”
Bar & Grill • $$
“had the fish & chips ! was delicious as usual!! can't forget the cucumber Margaritas!! yummy yummy!!”
Latest Reviews
Fast Food • $
“Great service and thankful for a manager named, Robert J, who made our trips from all over to our daughter's wedding in Fargo this weekend an enjoyable experience. This restaurant has always been superb when we travel several times a month and stay next door at the Expressway hotel. Great service! Great food every time. We have never had an unpleasant experience. Kudos to manager, Robert J, and your fantastic team!!”
Restaurant • $
“Maggie was the best server I’ve ever had she was so nice an caring, if I could have her every time I went there I would go there everyday!”
American • $
“This is one of our favorite lunch spots. The food is consistently good. The staff is friendly. There are plenty of TVs.”
Restaurant • $$
“The food was amazing! The best part of our experience was having Harmony as our Server! Efficient, Positive, and possibly the best server my date and I had ever experienced! She has a complete wow factor! Thank you Harmony for making our first date even more special!”
Thai • $
“Absolutely love this place. Great costumer service, amazing food, and great environment!”
Fraternal Organizations • $$
“Just wondering if you have availability for 25 people in a private room on either December 16th, 23rd, or January 6th”
Restaurant • $
“Our family experience "THE" BEST CARAMEL ROLLS ever! Fresh bakery from cookies, bread, bagels(put them on the map) and great services. Breakfast & Lunch is SPOT-ON!”
Restaurant • $
“Delicious food, plenty of selection that has an authentic Chinese taste that you won’t find at your run of the mill Chinese buffets. There is something for every one to chose from and the bubble teas are delicious. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff were extremely friendly.”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $
“This is one of our favorite lunch spots. The food is consistently good. The staff is friendly. There are plenty of TVs.”
American • $
“Anytime You're in Bismarck, Cracker Barrel is a Good Option for a Quick Meal at a Fair Price. Go See Diane and Tell Her the Old Marine Sent You. You'll Enjoy Your Food Here, She Will Make Sure You're Happy.”
American • $$
“GREAT staff, food was delicious with generous portions. We were so pleased with our dining experience. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.”
Bakery • $
“Disappointed that they took away French Vanilla coffee creamer. It was great being able to get my coffee and food in one place. Now as I am a frequent I will have to look elsewhere for food.”
Bakery • $
“Everything’s all good. But, seems almost every time I make an order they have to replace cookies I ordered with something else they have sitting around. Because somehow they run out of cookies you ordered on the website a day or two ahead of time.”
Seafood • $$
“We went here today and although the wait time was long and the staff was few, we had amazing service from Serona. She worked her butt off. Thank You for a great experience Serona!”
Salad • $
“Let me tell you, hands down the most warm and welcoming restaurants in town! We stopped in for dinner. Ms Kally is as friendly as they come! I only wished I had my phone to get pics of our food. The BEST beef in town! I had the Sazon burger and he had the tri tip sandwich. We also had the chips and guac for an appetizer. You guys…these ingredients screamed fresh and everything is definitely cooked with love! A beautiful dine in experience, we will be back for sure. Many thanks Sazon❤️❤️
-Theresa + Troy”
American • $
“Maggie was the best server I’ve ever had she was so nice an caring, if I could have her every time I went there I would go there everyday!”
Indian • $
“We tried India Clay Oven tonight. Just opened yesterday at Minot location. Our meal was amazing with so much flavor. 6 Stars out of 5!! Welcoming. Answered all our questions. so very good.”
Bar & Grill • $
“took my son just turned 15 he had a blast service was very good food was very good I loved it will go again”
Buffet • $
“I love this place! I go here for my birthday days,when I go school shopping, and when I get to pick a restaurant. I love their orange chicken and all of their choses like fruit, desserts, meats, sushi, noodles and rice, egg rolls, soups my favorite soup was definitely the hibachi love that. They have soft served ice cream and everything and it’s all included. 11 and under is about 8-9$ and adults are 15$ if your a senior they - a dollar. They have regular pops like Coca-Cola products. I love this place so much!
Kid-friendliness: As a kid I loved it here!”
Thai • $
“Absolutely love this place. Great costumer service, amazing food, and great environment!”
New Restaurants
Mexican • $
“Good food. They’re just starting out and making the best of their business. Working together to provide amazing food. Would love to see them grow into a larger building where you can sit down and enjoy their food while it is hot.”
Juice • $
“Since this location is open a few weeks ago, I have done three mobile pick up orders. They have always been ready when I have arrived however, when I have done a food order, they have forgotten a couple of my sides, which is frustrating when you realize it after you get to your destination and start eating.”
“Solid pub on Bismarck’s on Main Ave. Awesome specials and the food is great. Steak stroganoff is solid and filling. The outdoor/annex offers a great breeze and place to meet up on warm days.”