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    JL Beers

    4.0 (57 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    JL BEERS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    The food is great but the lady behind the bar makes me want to take it to go every time.

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    This place is horrible ....horrible food, NOT worth the wait! , Wait time was beyond belief..... AWFULL!!!

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    Friendly staff worth the money you'll end up spending. Can't go wrong if your looking to get a really good burger.

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    1 year ago

    The peanut butter burger is amazing actually. Ambiance is spot on for sports bar. Will return. Limited options here in the Bakken.

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    Excellent burgers and staff. Great tap beer. Atmosphere is nice and ambiance always snug.

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    4 years ago

    Good always good and a great beer selection each time I am here!! And service each time I go here is always good!!

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    4 years ago

    Burgers are good, the chips with garlic parmesan seasoning are the BEST! Beer is good and staff is friendly!

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    8 years ago

    Great burgers and well priced. I enjoy the huge selection of beers they have. Don't turn down the beer sauce, it's a must try!

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    Great beer selection, but you might as well go to McDonald's for a better burger. The waitresses were nice. Service was quick.

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    Stonehome Brewing - BYO pizza

    Stonehome Brewing

    3.7(62 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    This restaurant is a trendy brewery/pizzeria. The interior and exterior are appealing. The decor is…read moreon point and really adds to the ambiance The menu offers mostly pizzas and calzone/stromboli's. There are other apps, sandwiches, salads, etc to choose from, but the pizza/calzone is their bread and butter. The menu has a variety of signature pizzas and calzones, but you can always build your own The beer list had mostly local beers as this is a brewery. Feel free to ask your server what they recommend, and they can always let you sample a beer before trying The food was tasty. The Mac & Cheese bits were a great appetizer choice. The calzone looked and tasted delicious. The pizzas are cooked in a beautiful pizza oven, and the toppings are all fresh and appealing. I wasn't crazy about the pizza crust/dough, but other than that I thought it was a good pie The staff was friendly and helpful, and our order came out in a timely manner Some tips: The portions are hearty, and don't feel bad if you can't finish your meal. If you have room, swing by Wild Cow next door for some I've cream or coffee Cheers!!

    We were pretty much ignored even after we asked for menus. The server we asked to give us the menus…read morecontinued to ignore us when she started clearing the table next to us. So...we didn't stay to taste the food. One of the other restaurants in town got our business instead.

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    Bar area

    Stonehome Brewing - Meat lovers calzone

    Meat lovers calzone

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    Meadowlark Brewing - French Dip.

    Meadowlark Brewing

    4.3(41 reviews)
    41.1 mi
    $$

    My husband and I went for lunch/happy hour and it was lovely. We originally tried one of their…read morebeers at another establishment and found out Meadowlark Brewery was in the same town! Had to try it. Faith was such a great help when we came in. She had answers for everything we had questions on. She even helped us select our flights based on our preference of ales. We actually came in for burgers and I forgot to take pictures because we were so hungry. They were delicious! Well, my husband saw another table order the pretzel so he said he MUST have one too. It was delicious! It's a great little brewery to check out. All the drinks we tried were great. I even started mixing some and made them even better. It was such a chill vibe and we're definitely coming back soon.

    Here's my experience: I came in on a Friday evening around…read more6:15. The restaurant was about 65% full, so it wasn't slammed. I was seated in plain sight....easily visible to all five of the young waitresses working that evening. Over the next several minutes, I watched them serve food, refill waters, and check in with other tables around me. Not once did any of them acknowledge me. No "someone will be right with you," no "we're a little behind," not even eye contact or a smile. Nothing. It was as if I was completely invisible. I gave them the benefit of the doubt...maybe they were overwhelmed or distracted. So I waited. But then, three of them gathered behind the bar to chat and regroup. They saw me sitting there and even asked each other out loud, "Has anyone helped that table?" They looked confused, shrugged it off, and went right back to their conversation. Still, no one came over. No one claimed responsibility. I didn't even get a glass of water. I sat there for nearly 10 minutes. Not a word. Not a glance. I finally got up and calmly walked out. Several nearby guests actually gave me sympathetic looks--they could see what was happening too. And here's the kicker: I had plenty of time to look through the menu, and honestly, the prices felt a bit high for what was being offered. Nothing jumped out or made me eager to order. Maybe that was because I was starting to feel dehydrated from the lack of water. For the record, I'm just an average guy, clean and respectful, fresh out of the shower with a spray of cologne. I wasn't rude, disruptive, or hard to miss. Bottom line: I felt completely dismissed and ignored. I won't be coming back. Best of luck to the team--I hope service improves for future guests

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    Move interior and you can see the brewery

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    Beautiful interior

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    HM’s Steakhouse - NY Strip, under cooked.

    HM’s Steakhouse

    3.9(13 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    H&M's Steakhouse -- A True Five-Star Experience in Watford City…read more Living in Watford City, North Dakota, you sometimes come to expect restaurants to be inconsistent -- service can be inexperienced, food overpriced or overcooked, and timing hit or miss. H&M's Steakhouse is the complete opposite. From the moment you walk in, the service is warm, attentive, and professional. Glasses stay full, staff are welcoming, and your food arrives quickly without sacrificing quality. I've eaten here since they first opened, and to this day I have never left disappointed. The steaks are exceptional -- true top-quality cuts, hand selected, perfectly seasoned, and flame grilled exactly the way a steak should be. In my opinion, these are the best steaks in North Dakota, and I would confidently put them up against Ruth's Chris Steak House any day of the week. The rest of the menu is just as impressive. The HM Pasta will feed a grown man for two days, the sides are generous, and if the baby carrots are on the menu, order them. The desserts are homemade and outstanding -- the crème brûlée is one of my favorites. What truly separates H&M from other restaurants is the ownership. The owners are heavily involved, often cooking the steaks themselves because they genuinely care about quality and consistency. In a town where restaurants sometimes run out of basics, H&M somehow always has the full menu available and ready to go. Another rare quality is how much they value customer feedback. The owners personally address concerns and truly care about the customer experience. And I would be remiss not to mention BJ -- hands down the best waitress in McKenzie County. If you're lucky enough to get her as your server, your evening will be warm, fun, and incredibly attentive. Whether it's a client dinner, large gathering, date night, or takeout, H&M consistently delivers excellent food that is professionally prepared and beautifully plated. My recommendation: Start with the huge shrimp cocktail, order your favorite cut of steak -- the filets, bone-in ribeyes, and New York strips are all outstanding -- add mushrooms, grilled jalapeños, and definitely the baby carrots. Pair it with a glass of wine or cocktail and finish with one of the homemade desserts. Watford City is fortunate to have a restaurant like H&M's Steakhouse. Once you eat here, there's a good chance you won't want to go anywhere else for steak again.

    We stopped by after being in the park all day. The service was great, once we were seated. We…read moresplit a steak and pasta dishes; both were Excellent!

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    Street View

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    Wedge Salad (08/26)

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    Outlaw's Bar & Grill - Santa Fe Salad and sweet potato fries

    Outlaw's Bar & Grill

    3.5(77 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Stopped in on our way to the National park. Good western theme ambience and the service was polite…read moreand cheerful. Ordered the chicken burgers, cheese curds, and a plate nachos. We enjoyed the sandwiches and the curds but The young man that got the nachos was disappointed, they had basically no cheese, and it was artificial and runny.

    Located in downtown Watford City, this restaurant's menu offers a wide variety dishes to choose…read morefrom If you're looking for a good home cooked style meal, steak, seafood, sandwiches, etc... this restaurant has something for you. There's also an extensive drink list to choose from The interior has a bar and a dining area. The dining area has out law/western style decor and is a fun vibe They offer complimentary bread and a cinnamon butter that is reminiscent of Texas Roadhouse, but I honestly think this butter is better. The odd thing is we were given the bread almost 30min into us being seated at the table The food was tasty. The chicken fried steak had the option for brown vs white gravy, and they even had colorful heirloom carrots as a side The service could have been better. We waited an hour or more to get our food. Again, the bread came out 30-40min into this wait. Our server never came out to apologize or give updates and after an hour we had to flag down another server to get a status. When we were seated every single one of the booths was empty, and we sat there and watched every single booth fill up, get their food, and leave before we got ours. 4/5 meals came out and one of our group was told "we accidentally made a chicken fried chicken instead of a chicken fried steak, and they're making it now." The rest of us awkwardly waited for 5-10min and decided we didn't want our meals to get too cold. It took at least 15min or more for him to get his meal. Also, I ordered a cocktail and when I was asked if I wanted another I said "maybe in a little bit," and then my server brought another Some tips: They do not have a happy hour menu. Apparently they used to, but they did away with it. Ask for some of their complementary bread and cinnamon butter. The loaded mash potatoes has a strange taste, so, you might want to avoid/substitue that Cheers!!

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    Decor and seating

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    Sweet potato fries

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    The Depot - House special pizza is amazing!!!

    The Depot

    3.3(20 reviews)
    41.8 mi
    $$

    This grill and casino was recommended by many at my work. They said the smash burgers were great. I…read moreagree. The smash burgers and shoe string fries were great. We ate early at 4pm. The grill was clean, and looked newly renovated. Tables and chairs, seat yourself. Greeted promptly and our wait staff took our order right away. We ordered the smash burgers and they did not disappoint. They were hot and fresh. Pepsi products are served and were $1.50. Refills are offered. The burgers came with two patties, and fully loaded. Ketchup and/or ranch was offered. I would highly recommend the grill. The pizza smelled great too. Will return before leaving Sidney. Outside is inconspicuous but don't judge a book by its cover. Try the burgers!!

    Everything I liked about the depot before the remodel is gone. Believe it or not, it used to be a…read morenice warm atmosphere with a nice selection of burgers AND sandwiches atop whatever pizza they had. Used to be one of my favorite places to order from. Now, they cut down the dining area, repainted all the warm red tones sterile white, and have one burger, and some sandwiches that were mediocre. The only thing remaining are the absolutely pleasant staff, all smiles and as helpful as they can reasonably be. What did they do with the area they saved by cutting down the dining area? Removed the kids arcade machines and made a bigger casino. All I have wanted from there was the old Depot Burger. But like the other establishments the new owners run, everything is small portioned, over priced, and trying to be something it is not. Oh, and its a casino, so for everyone saying 'you can get a burger anywhere in town', I would like to point to the two other casinos these new owners run, before I point to all the other casinos too. All in all, I'm just sad that yet another place I liked to eat at is ruined by trying to be something it isn't.

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    The Depot
    The Depot - Double cheeseburger with beer batter fries!

    Double cheeseburger with beer batter fries!

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