We had an absolutely wonderful dinner here recently. We were seated outside on the patio with our…read moredog, and able to enjoy the gorgeous sunset while we ate. The ambiance was lovely and warm with the cool evening breeze, light music in the distance and the sparkle of the sunset on the water. The overall vibe does feel a bit bourgeois but not in a bad way. You can tell they know they're very good at what they do. It seemed like most of the people here were regulars. When we first arrived there wasn't anyone at the front of house to greet us and we did have to wander around a bit before finding someone which took longer than expected and was a little awkward. It was also kind of a surprising for an establishment that is obviously sophisticated, however, once we were seated, the service was friendly, attentive and never rushed. The food was absolutely incredible. We had hoped to order the roasted onion fleishkuekle but we were advised that they were out of ingredients to prepare it. I ordered the Hasselhoffs, which were rich, comforting and packed with flavor. My mind kept telling me to eat slow and savor it, but my mouth wanted to gobble it down it was so good. It was like really elevated home cooking. My husband had the Fine Schwein, which was a braised pork dish. It was wonderfully savory and deeply flavored and was beautifully prepared and presented. He really enjoyed. We finished with a kitchen for dessert and everything we ate was outstanding. Despite the small hiccup at the start and the unavailable dish that we were hoping for, this was one of our best dining experiences in a long time. The setting the quality of the food and the overall atmosphere made for a fantastic evening for my husband and I and it is a place we would definitely return to regularly.

tl;dr the service is comically poor and the food falls flat at this riverfront neo-Nordic cocktail…read morebar Bismarck, North Dakota, was named in honor of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, and the population has a strong German and Scandinavian background. So, it seems fitting that one of the most popular restaurants is a German- and Scandinavian-inspired cocktail bar: the Huckleberry House. Part of the Missouri Valley Heritage Alliance's riverfront revival project, the Huckleberry made its debut on the Missouri River in 2022. (The restaurant's name is a reference to Huckleberry Finn, who rafted along the Missouri in the eponymous Mark Twain novel.) Since its opening, the restaurant has become a favorite among locals, and Head Chef Cody Monson was even named a James Beard Award semi-finalist for 2025. The Huckleberry shares a riverfront post-and-beam warehouse with the Lewis and Clark Riverboat ticketing office. The minimalistic decor feels straight out of Ikea. The HVAC is left exposed toward the peaks of the soaring ceilings. The firetruck-red garage door windows and the vibrant houseplants provide the only pops of color against the otherwise whitewashed walls and lightwood furnishings. Half-booths run the length of the restaurant, flanked on either side by trim two-seaters and larger bartop tables. Woven chairs are organized underneath expansive umbrellas on the riverside patio. Soft instrumental is barely audible above the respectful din of chatter. Sunshine through the wide windows leaves the un-air-conditioned dining room feeling uncomfortably balmy. We arrived for weekday dinner, and immediately, the service was palpably poor. The staff declined to seat us in order to "pace the kitchen." Despite the nearly empty house, we weren't seated for 45 minutes, and we were over an hour in before having the opportunity to order. At least we had ample time to thoroughly review the menu beforehand -- or so we thought. Our waitress rattled off items that the kitchen was out of, and it was nearly half the menu. No matter, we quickly adapted and asked for every plate to be brought out as it was completed. Fortunately, this was only a matter of minutes (shorter, even, than the time between being seated and our order being taken). The best dish, surprisingly, was the Hasselhoffs (an elevated take on tater tot hotdish). Although the tater tots were obviously the frozen grocery store variety, they were paired with an eyebrow-raisingly dynamic combination of rich cheese sauce and tangy sauerkraut. The Buttermilk Chicken Schnitzel was passable; the overcooked chicken was at least crispy, and tasty charred cabbage helped cover up the gummy spaetzle egg noodles. The Smorbrod (a traditional open-faced sandwich in rye) had memorable soggy bread; otherwise, the beef and blue cheese were forgettable. The mashed potatoes-esque Curried Pumpkin Knoephla (German dumplings) was heavy on the curry spices and exceedingly light on the pumpkin or knoephla. One member of our party asked if the dish actually did have pumpkin, to which our waitress tried to explain that the pumpkin was kept to a minimum because patrons don't like the flavor of it (I wondered to myself why those pumpkin-hating people would order a dish with "pumpkin" in the name in the first place). Lastly, the Peachy Keen salad was topped with sliced apple instead of peaches; however, our server inexcusably neglected to tell us about this swap until after the salad had hit the table, offering little more than a shrug ("peaches are out of season right now"). In stark contrast to our extended wait for a table, our server was quick to usher us out the door. She slapped a check onto the table before we even finished our meal (without even the cursory mention of dessert). It felt as though the staff were in a hurry to close up early, even though it was just after 8PM. The prices weren't outlandish (the appetizers were all less than $20, and our entree was less than $30), but no dish was worth the price. While the ambitious fare sounded thrilling in theory, it fell flat in practice. And service was laughably unpalatable; I needed a full debrief afterward to believe what I had just experienced. Regrettably, I'd be more likely to recommend McDonald's than the Huckleberry; at least McDonald's won't take 2 hours and $100+ to serve you food that only loosely adheres to the menu description.

This little café is tucked away downtown just off 4th Avenue. The sidewalk art out front gives it a…read morefun and welcoming feel. We stopped in midmorning on a Saturday, and it was busy with a mix of locals and students. The counter staff was friendly and helpful. The pastry case made it tough to choose, but we went with a Pumpkin Cheesecake Cruffin, Maple Pecan Blondie, BLT Croissant, and coffee. Everything was fresh and tasty. They also sell loaves of bread and other baked goods to take home. The staff was warm and polite, and even those working behind the counter who weren't serving us took a moment to say thanks for coming in. Will definitely be visiting again.

My husband was obsessed with their pastries while we were staying in Bismarck. Excellent location…read morein the heart of downtown and a cute local shop vibe.

The arancini and aioli were amazing. Trout tray was fun. We went for the carbonara. It was ok…read more Service was excellent.

Vanilla iced coffee with oat milk for the win, such a cutie spot. I'd be a regular if we lived hereread more

Im from Kansas and live in Chicago, this place is WORTH it. Top 10 meal experience I have had in…read morethe past decade and I have eaten at 3-Star Michelin rated establishments. I rarely ever write a review but this place is deserving. The quintessential diner experience: waitress bantering with the regulars, home made pie (that you always seem to get the last slice of), perfectly brewed coffee, friendly service, and absolutely delicious food. I would eat here everyday if I could. The entire diner has an overarching feel of nostalgia wrapped in a hug in front of a fireplace? If that makes sense? The Chocolate Creme pie might have been the best piece of pie I have ever had. The soup of the day was incredible, and if you are lucky enough to get a caramel roll, I highly recommend it. The single worst part of this experience was realizing I would not be able to have it again soon as I was traveling through. But you can bet your rear end the next time I am in Bismarck, I am making a drive over to Ohm's Cafe. Arguably might the best diner in America. Food was delicious, not too greasy, homemade, full of flavor, affordable, and just exquisite. However you define this restaurant, I do not care, all I care about is making sure whatever it is, there is more of it.

I kind of understand the appeal because it's sort of like home cooking. The problem is that my…read moremother wasn't that great a cook. The food was pretty bland. The knoephla soup had a ton of knoephla swimming in sweet cream, but no potato or any other flavor. The only redeeming dish we had was the sour cream apple pie. It's not that any of it was bad... it just wasn't all that great. Although I know people who sear by it, so take my opinion with a pinch of pfeffer. Service was quick, and the server was helpful. The ambiance is VERY small town cafe.

The Blarney Stone is our favorite pub and restaurant in old downtown Bismark. The atmosphere and…read moreservice is outstanding, they've an excellent selection of beer, along with a well apportioned bar - and then there's their shepherds pie. It's all so very good - and thankfully, they're open late!

Have been here several times w friends and family. They do have gluten free menu which is nice…read more Food is good and unique Irish authentic. Good selection of beer. Nice garage door they open on nice summer evenings. Staff was decent. Atmosphere is like a pub with charm. Overall worth a shot

When you walk in you order your meal and drinks at the counter. It didn't take long to receive our…read moreorders. As for the meal, I wish I would have taken a picture before my husband and I started devouring our meal but we were just so hungry and it looked so delicious! I had the biscuit and gravy waffle and it was the perfect savory breakfast! I loved how the actual waffle was a biscuit. It was so soft. My husband had the chicken and waffles and let's just say there wasn't even a crumb left on his plate! I can't wait to come back and try something else!

With maybe three tables full, order took 30 minutes to make, and then when it was completed, I…read morewatched my hot waffle sit on the back counter for another 10. It was served cold. Asked to heat it up and the waffle was then rubbery. Service is not good, and won't be back. It's run by teenagers who stand around in the back kitchen. My suggestion would be to serve the waffles as they're completed, rather than wait for the entire order. Just common sense.

This is a great little coffee shop down the block from my house. They open pretty early so it's…read morenice to support a local business. Today was my first time in the shop and the gentleman working was very friendly and welcomed me in. I think they have just about every flavored syrup you can think of and more. They have a pretty big menu with top picks and then you can customize a drink with all the different flavors you can choose from. I had a had time picking a drink because they all sounded really good. They also have a huge selection of whole bean coffees, next time I will have to buy some. I ordered the rocha mocha and it was a little on the sweeter side for my liking but it was pretty good, nice to go some place and have it made hot without having to ask for it extra hot. Not a very big selection of pastries but that's ok. Very friendly and the shop was kept clean, I will definitely return on the early mornings when I work. One thing I have never seen a coffee shop do is offer delivery, nice option when you are working and can't leave. Go and give them a try!!

I don't think they know how to make lattes. I ordered a latte and received something that looks…read morelike it's just milk .

The food here is amazing. It is consistently the most delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches and…read moreit is so conveniently placed by most of the hotels. The people are amazing. Service is reasonably fast for it being a small shop. And everybody is always so kind. Overall, great experience and a must stop when you're in the Bismarck area.

Stop serving their coffee drinks well before they close which is unfortunate since that isn't clear…read moreanywhere. If you are traveling through and looking for coffee I wouldn't recommend. The staff was also not very kind letting me know they already stopped serving everything.

This restaurant is basically diner food served quickly in a not fancy environment. The food is…read moresuperb simple fare great breakfasts especially their omelettes, any type of sandwich, burger and some German style dishes; I especially love the Cabbage Rolls. It's inexpensive, great servers and open until fairly late. Bismarck is not exactly what I'd consider a " culinary destination ", but I'd come back to this place. What's not to like? Sit down and Eat!

Kroll's is a great local diner! We were looking for something with local food for lunch and…read moresomeone recommended Kroll's. It was mid-afternoon, so the place was pretty much empty. We were quickly seated in a comfortable booth and promptly served. We asked for recommendations from our waiter and our food came out quickly. My wife had a soup and I had a dish that was essentially a pastry shell with some beef inside and some french fries. All was very good. Prices were very reasonable. Check it out!

The highlight of a visit to Fried's is the service. You feel like you just walked into someone's…read morehome. The servers are super friendly and helpful. The food is also very good, and includes lots of selections from their North Dakota "Germans from Russia" heritage. Cheese buttons, shoop noodles, sausage and kraut, carmel rolls, etc. Portions are also generous, and prices are reasonable. Besides the friendly atmosphere, you can also browse their quirky gift/pawn shop.

What a wonderful stop upon arriving in Bismarck! We arrived about 30 min before closing time and…read morethey still got us seated, served, and out the door with a carmel roll to-go by close. Super quaint, a staple if you are visiting. All of the food was good and I'm convinced everything on the menu is probably just as good. Being from the south, I doubted finding any proper country diners, but boy was I mistaken. Everything was warm and so comforting in the dishes we ordered. They have German food option and American food (and LOTS of good looking breakfast food). Would highly recommend.