North Dakota has so many amazing restaurants that are so great you’d think you were in the world’s biggest cities eating the best of the best. All across the state are hidden gems that have top notch food. We’ve found 10 of the highest rated restaurants in the Peace Garden State that are simply irresistible. Consider this a food bucket list for the state:
- Würst Bier Hall - Fargo
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Steve-Sarah/Tripadvisor When a huge part of North Dakota’s population is descended from German ancestors, places like the Würst Bier Hall are a great definition of North Dakota cuisine. They have the delicious bratwurst, of course, and plenty of other tasty options that’ll give you a taste of Germany.
Würst Bier Hall is located at 630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.
- The Ranch Steakhouse - Devils Lake
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The Ranch Steakhouse/Facebook Enjoy mouthwatering steaks and a full menu of other options at one of North Dakota’s longest running restaurants. This spot in Devils Lake has been around for a while and is here to stay with how many people love it. Once you try it, you’ll understand why.
The Ranch Steakhouse is located at 1119 Highway 20 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301.
- Broadway Grill & Tavern - Bismarck
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Dan B/Yelp Check out one of Bismarck’s most popular restaurants and see what all the buzz is about. They have a wide variety of options from the best burgers to fancier cuisine that anyone would love.
Broadway Grill & Tavern is located at 100 W Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501.
- Brickhouse Grille - Dickinson
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Emma E/Tripadvisor This restaurant in Dickinson has tons of tasty options from steaks to pasta, fish to chicken, and a little bit of everything in between. Every option is full of flavor and you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a new favorite.
Brickhouse Grille is located at 2 W Villard Street, Dickinson, ND 58601.
- The Starving Rooster - Minot
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Julie F/Tripadvisor Find some of the very best pizza and more at The Starving Rooster in Minot, North Dakota. Their pizza is unique and blows all the usual chains out of the water. They also have sandwiches and a variety of other options. Their location is in an old tractor factory that makes it perfectly North Dakotan.
The Starving Rooster is located at 30 1st St NE, Minot, ND 58703.
- Williston Brewing Company - Williston
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Williston Brewing Company/Facebook Enjoy the tastes of western North Dakota at this awesome restaurant in Williston. From fancier dishes to the classic American favorites, they have it all and it’s all delicious. This is one of the best rated restaurants in the city!
Williston Brewing Company is located at 1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND 58801.
- Theodore’s Dining Room - Medora
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Theodore’s Dining Room/Tripadvisor This historic dining room is located in the beautiful town of Medora. It is part of the Rough Riders Hotel and has lots of unique history and character. Not only that, but the food is nothing short of amazing. They have all the famous tastes of North Dakota - bison, walleye, and more.
Theodore’s Dining Room is located in the Rough Rider’s Hotel at 301 3rd Ave, Medora, ND 58645.
- Sabir’s Buffalo Grill - Jamestown
Sabir’s Buffalo Grill/Tripadvisor
kayjayfl/Tripadvisor We know North Dakota loves its bison (or buffalo), so this restaurant in Jamestown is perfect. They have much more than just bison dishes that include things like walleye, burgers, and more. It’s deliciously North Dakotan!
Sabir’s Buffalo Grill is located at 103 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND 58401.
- City Lights Supper Club - Valley City
City Lights Supper Club/Tripadvisor
Kris A/Yelp This scenic restaurant in Valley City, North Dakota has a great outdoor patio to view the city lights. You can enjoy one of their scrumptious meals outdoors. This is a good place to stop by while the weather is nice.
City Lights Supper Club is located at 2369 Elm St, Valley City, ND 58072.
- Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill - Fargo
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Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill/Tripadvisor This restaurant is famous for one specific thing, and that’s their amazing rotisserie chicken. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are really missing out! They have so much more beyond that, too, that makes this place one of the top rated restaurants in North Dakota.
Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill is located at 2112 25th St S, Fargo, 58103.
These are some of the best restaurants in North Dakota’s big cities, but what about the small towns? We’ve got that covered right here!
Eric S/Yelp
Steve-Sarah/Tripadvisor
When a huge part of North Dakota’s population is descended from German ancestors, places like the Würst Bier Hall are a great definition of North Dakota cuisine. They have the delicious bratwurst, of course, and plenty of other tasty options that’ll give you a taste of Germany.
Würst Bier Hall is located at 630 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102.
Chuck H/Yelp
The Ranch Steakhouse/Facebook
Enjoy mouthwatering steaks and a full menu of other options at one of North Dakota’s longest running restaurants. This spot in Devils Lake has been around for a while and is here to stay with how many people love it. Once you try it, you’ll understand why.
The Ranch Steakhouse is located at 1119 Highway 20 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301.
sierragoddess/Tripadvisor
Dan B/Yelp
Check out one of Bismarck’s most popular restaurants and see what all the buzz is about. They have a wide variety of options from the best burgers to fancier cuisine that anyone would love.
Broadway Grill & Tavern is located at 100 W Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501.
Dan E/Tripadvisor
Emma E/Tripadvisor
This restaurant in Dickinson has tons of tasty options from steaks to pasta, fish to chicken, and a little bit of everything in between. Every option is full of flavor and you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a new favorite.
Brickhouse Grille is located at 2 W Villard Street, Dickinson, ND 58601.
TravelSmartAndOften/Tripadvisor
Julie F/Tripadvisor
Find some of the very best pizza and more at The Starving Rooster in Minot, North Dakota. Their pizza is unique and blows all the usual chains out of the water. They also have sandwiches and a variety of other options. Their location is in an old tractor factory that makes it perfectly North Dakotan.
The Starving Rooster is located at 30 1st St NE, Minot, ND 58703.
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Williston Brewing Company/Facebook
Enjoy the tastes of western North Dakota at this awesome restaurant in Williston. From fancier dishes to the classic American favorites, they have it all and it’s all delicious. This is one of the best rated restaurants in the city!
Williston Brewing Company is located at 1623 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND 58801.
Roger M/Tripadvisor
Theodore’s Dining Room/Tripadvisor
This historic dining room is located in the beautiful town of Medora. It is part of the Rough Riders Hotel and has lots of unique history and character. Not only that, but the food is nothing short of amazing. They have all the famous tastes of North Dakota - bison, walleye, and more.
Theodore’s Dining Room is located in the Rough Rider’s Hotel at 301 3rd Ave, Medora, ND 58645.
Sabir’s Buffalo Grill/Tripadvisor
kayjayfl/Tripadvisor
We know North Dakota loves its bison (or buffalo), so this restaurant in Jamestown is perfect. They have much more than just bison dishes that include things like walleye, burgers, and more. It’s deliciously North Dakotan!
Sabir’s Buffalo Grill is located at 103 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND 58401.
City Lights Supper Club/Tripadvisor
Kris A/Yelp
This scenic restaurant in Valley City, North Dakota has a great outdoor patio to view the city lights. You can enjoy one of their scrumptious meals outdoors. This is a good place to stop by while the weather is nice.
City Lights Supper Club is located at 2369 Elm St, Valley City, ND 58072.
ClipperCapt/Tripadvisor
Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill/Tripadvisor
This restaurant is famous for one specific thing, and that’s their amazing rotisserie chicken. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are really missing out! They have so much more beyond that, too, that makes this place one of the top rated restaurants in North Dakota.
Doolittle’s Woodfire Grill is located at 2112 25th St S, Fargo, 58103.
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