50 Best American Restaurants in Fargo

“We had an amazing experience as first timers at Mezzaluna! They were so prompt and friendly! They had the most amazing palate cleanser I’ve ever had! We were celebrating our anniversary and many people wished us a happy anniversary and we received a free dessert as their gift. My husband and I felt so relaxed as we never had to ask for a refill or anything! They were very attentive! Thank you for an amazing meal!! We had the burrata appetizer, tri-tip steak, steak Diane, the soup special that was a curry soup, flourless chocolate cake, and the lemon lavender crème brûlée.“

“This Restaurant is absolutely incredible I just love the omelettes so much especially how extremely fluffy the pancakes are the food is very very good I highly recommend this amazing wonderful place to enjoy a hardy breakfast & lunch the wonderful server even gave me a bowl of lemons that I had ordered I forever love The Shack ❤️“

“Great gluten free food. its nice to be able to order a meal and not have to worry about cross contamination.“

“Delicious food! The big garden salad with chicken is the best! A steal of a deal for $10. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Had an amazing meal at The Toasted Frog - Fargo!!! 10/10 one of the best meals I’ve had in ages! Do yourself a favour and request a “kitchen bar”seat and watch the line work!!! Sous Chef Alec did an amazing job leading his team through the weeds! If you are in Fargo….make this a stop!“

“Guys, do give this food place a try if you like trying different cuisines. Worth every penny.“

“We were greeted with kindness and the staff were pleasant and very helpful. Brenda was willing to let us make some changes to help make our daughter's special day beautiful. Brenda and the others stayed late so we could decorate came early as well. They were willing to answer questions we had and to help any way they could. Thank you, to all of the staff at the Garden Pavilion you are wonderful people to work with very polite and you really want people to have a good time while at your establishment. Thank you again for being part of the team to help our daughter have a beautiful wedding.“

“We had an incredible night at Camp Lonetree with our kickball crew. The staff handled our large group with ease—quick, friendly, and full of good energy. The food was packed with flavor and just the right amount of kick, all served in a rooftop setting that felt like a cozy summer camp with city views. Whether you’re rolling deep with a team or just grabbing a bite with a friend, this spot nails the casual vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking to mix great eats with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere.“

“The Bulldog Tap is always a “must stop” when I am in Fargo. Great, fun atmosphere. Food selection has something for everyone & I always try to find a table in Tori’s section as she is attentive, accommodating & a wonderful server. Occasional live music, gaming, TV’s & a really good vibe at Bulldog. Cya again mid-May!!“

“Met a family member for supper after a long day at the neurologist for my 10 month old son. He’s finally 1 month seizure free and got the news he most likely won’t have any more. They brought him a sundae and all congratulated him. The food was so delicious and our waitress was on top of drinks.“

“Fast, Friendly, and fun place to go. Love the atmosphere.“

“I was just at Knolls and they let me try the chilli and it wasn't spicy so I ordered a bowl and after eating some it got really spicy Dillon made it right gave me a bowl of knephla soup at no extra charge I rate Knolls a 5.0“

“My husband, toddler, and I were looking for a good spot to eat tonight. We stopped into Petro to check out one of their spots to eat. We decided to stop into Dolly Down, and are so glad we did! We really weren't sure what to expect at first, but ended up absolutely loving this place! The food was fantastic. They serve breakfast all day, so I ordered a full biscuits and gravy, my husband ordered an omelet and some French toast, and we got mini corn dogs with fries for our little one. The fries were so crispy and delicious, some of the best fries I've had in Fargo. Our toddler LOVED everything she got. She didn't waste a single bite! Husband said omelet and French toast was incredible. The biscuits and gravy was such a large portion! Very tasty, and I ordered some great hash browns on the side. Everything was cooked really well, we enjoyed everything we ordered! Our server was so nice and friendly. She was on top of everything! We never had an empty cup, and she made sure to check in on us often. She was the only one running the front, and she still took time to walk with everyone there. Her name is Sherry (sorry if I spelled it wrong). She was awesome. Thank you for your kind service! And lastly, the prices were really affordable. We will gladly come back and visit in the near future.“

“Had the chicken quesadilla. Best one I've ever had. Will definitely order that again.
We went to an early lunch (11:15) to avoid the crowd. Very pleasant.
Wait staff was excellent and attentive.
Price was reasonable!
Great place to eat near the Fargo Dome!“

“Yesterday we went to Culvers on 13th per my daughters request for her golden 7th birthday. One of the staff gave her a free sundae, and a scoopie stuffie and she was so happy! We love culvers and how they can still be a fun fast food option even though I am gluten free. She already asked when we can go back again. Amazing service noticing her birthday headband and going above and beyond to make her feel special on her specail day.“

“I have become a big fan of the quality of the ingredients. Very fresh and aromatic. A must-try if you haven't already.“

“Stopped in for breakfast while staying at the hotel. We were greeted and seated immediately. Coffee and water were offered right away. As we checked menus the pot of coffee was left… a pot! The menu is small but had all the basics including a big buffet at your choice ($19). We ordered the favorite breakfast - two eggs, meat, toast and potatoes and the same as a two topping omelette (with ham and mushroom). The server was amazing…. So pleasant and cheerful. Our food came quickly and looked good except the wheat toast was a tiny bit dark for my preference. The eggs were perfectly over medium, nice crispy hash browns and bacon and jelly selections rather than one tub on the plate made my husband (a strawberry faithful) very happy. My omelette was filled with ham and mushroom - I forget some people don’t consider cheese a given in an omelette, but it was still good. The potatoes were crispy and the bacon perfect. As I mentioned, the toast was a bit well done but after scraping some off was fine. Good breakfast and nice atmosphere and service. Cost was $36… very reasonable!“

“I can never get enough of the burgers. I like to try a differ nt kind each time, but sometime I lean back towards the Hot Mama or the Jesse James. So scrumptious. My kiddo had his braces tightened and was ecstatic about the mashed potatoes even, but the Oreo shake took the top spot. Thanks again for the great food and service was hands down the best.“

“Best burger in the FM area! Try the Rajun Cajun! It’s so simply yet SO delicious!“

“Great menu and service!“

“Absolutely love this place and their staff are top notch highly recommend for a date night or just to go out and enjoy an amazing meal with wonderful people and great atmosphere 10/10“

“Absolutely Amazing! Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Four of us went and everyone’s meal was outstanding! Don’t let the restaurant being located in a mall steer you away from this place. You will not be disappointed! I can’t wait to return to ND and have another meal here.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – A Fargo Favorite! The Bison Turf is hands down one of the best spots in town. The food is consistently great — flavorful, satisfying, and perfect whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for the night. Their drink specials are top-notch and hard to beat, making it a great value without sacrificing quality. What really sets the Turf apart is the atmosphere. It's got that perfect mix of laid-back and lively, whether you're there for a game, a night out with friends, or just winding down. And the staff? Absolutely amazing. Friendly, fast, and always on point — they make you feel welcome every time you walk through the door. If you haven’t checked out The Bison Turf yet, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won’t be disappointed.“

“The service is usually pretty good, but my only complaint is the online service. I ordered on the app for the first time. I went in and told them my name and that I ordered online they gave me my drink and then they let my food sit on the shelf getting cold for 20 minutes and didn’t feel the need to tell me my order is ready or call out a number or anything. It’s never good eating cold food and no one apologized or anything just brushed off that they sat and stared at me for 20 mins knowing my food was done“

“Great atmosphere and staff“

“Great spot... Awesome food and a cool vibe“

“We recently hosted a large group event at this restaurant and had such a great experience! From start to finish, the team did an excellent job accommodating our group and making sure everything ran smoothly.

The servers were incredibly attentive — drinks were refilled quickly, plates were cleared efficiently, and they checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed. Even with a big crowd, we felt well taken care of.

The space itself was perfect for a large gathering. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out, and the games available were a huge hit with the kids! It made the event feel fun and relaxed, and the kids stayed entertained the entire time.

We did have a minor issue with our bill, but the general manager took the time to truly listen to our concerns and worked with us to come up with a fair resolution. That level of care and professionalism really stood out.

We truly appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and the staff’s hard work. We would definitely recommend this spot for anyone planning a group event!“

“We eat lunch most days at ruby Tuesday . We have no complaints and don’t expect all to be perfect every day ..we are working with humans trying their best . Sometimes when feeling like complaining put yourself in that servers place or think if that was your daughter or son how you would like them treated .. as far as complaints about a specific blond server .. she is one of the most efficient there . There are people who just like to complain maybe hoping for a free meal .“

“Honey did a wonderful job!“

“Good food and service!:) Only issues I saw was windows on the wooden door at the front entrance hasn’t been cleaned since I been going there the past couple months. The TVs in the bar area are extremely small and outdated. May help your bar crowd to get decent TVs. The rest of the atmosphere is getting outdated. This reflects more of an owner not doing his job than the employees. Otherwise, good food and service.“

“Only complaint is that since you've purposely NOT printed the prices of DRINKS on your menus, it's very annoying that our waitress had NO idea of the prices of the non-happy hour beverages and had to go to the back to clarify every price question.“

“Our server was friendly and attentive. The fresh bread and butter delicious. The food hot and timed just right. Steaks were tender and cooked as ordered. Will definitely come again when we’re in town.“

“a++++ awesome food very good service best prices nice place awesome atmosphere“

“Family outing celebrating my daughter passing Finals for nursing school. There was 7 of us. Our server was awesome, everytime has passed was asking how it was. Food was awesome came quickly since they were very busy. Food was very good. Definitely a return visit.“

“My chorus had a dinner at Lucky’s, the staff was attentive and treated us great!“

“We just loved this place! The food was great, service was great and the atmosphere was awesome! There were 5 of us and everyone loved it. The wraps are amazing! We will be back!“

“Signed up for wait-list and said 10-20 minutes wait. Fine. Sat outside 10 minutes or so and got a text to come in. Stood inside for 16 minutes before asking hostess how much longer the wait would be. She said, "When a table is ready." Asked how long she thought it would be. She said, "Ummm as soon as one is ready." Debated staying, ultimately told her we were going to Longhorn. Her response was, "Ok. Bye." Ironically, we had enough time while standing there to read their LEAD acronym guide that was posted behind the desk. The first two, listen an empathize, must have slipped the hostess's mind as she didn't indicate that she cared about our wait or that we were leaving to eat at the competitor. The lady who was seating people made the comment that a bunch of the servers went on break at the same time. It seems that scheduling is another area that needs improvement at this establishment.“

“staff was very kind and flexible. Good food, prices and drinks. we will be coming back 🥰“

“Dr. Rosanne Raphael is AMAZING. She cares for mom for a week and even when she was moved to ICU she found us everyday to check on us. If she didn’t find all of us at once she came back so she could say hi to everyone. She truly made our stay more enjoyable.“

“Easter Buffet was the best I have ever been to. Huge variety of selections . Food was hot or cold appropriately. Staff was great. Awesome prime rib and the 45$ was a bargain. 13 of us are going for Mother’s Day. I am very excited“

“Good food , service not so much !! was slow on Wednesday when we ate there at around 1230 pm ..they need to work on there service and not look so crabby I work in the restaurant business myself!!“

“food was fresh and delicious minus missing hash browns“

“Great staff, fun atmosphere! Good food.“

“One of the best burgers I've ever had!“

“Ethan my favorite bartender in all of fargo, hes the Bees Knees! His friendly face always remembers my drink and serves it with a charming smile! check him out for his quick and efficient service.“

“Customer service is the BEST of the BEST! Shout out to John the bartender from Florida, the manager on duty tonight (failed to get his name), and the cooks in the kitchen for allowing my boyfriend to order and take home his refills on endless shrimp because of them closing early due to the ice storm! You. Guys. Rock!“

“Need more help at blues fest. 1 person doing it all. She did an awesome job“

“This place was fantastic!!! Absolutely amazing customer service and just delicious food, so glad I stopped by. Definitely a new favorite of mine!“

“I walked into Cowboy Jack’s fully expecting a record scratch and every head in the saloon to turn. Half thought someone would slide a whiskey down the bar and ask what trouble I was bringin’ to town.
The vibe is pure modern frontier. Loud, lively, boots-on-the-floor energy with enough TVs to make it clear this is where cowboys now settle disputes with fantasy football stats instead of six-shooters. Music’s bumpin’, drinks are flowin’, and the crowd feels like a mix of ranch hands, college kids, and folks who definitely say “one more round” at least twice.
Food hits like trail rations upgraded by civilization. Drinks come strong enough to make you believe you could win a bar fight or at least confidently explain how you almost bought land in Montana.
No tumbleweeds, no duels at high noon, but if the Old West had Wi-Fi, big screens, and cold beer on tap, this would be it. Saddle up. 🍻🐎“