Varsity Ice House is officially one of our new go-to spots in Grand Forks!…read more We stopped in on a whim and were seriously impressed. The Bacon Cheeseburger was solid--thick-cut bacon, juicy patty, exactly what you want when you're craving a classic. The sweet potato fries were on point, and the queso fries were dangerously good. One of our favorites of the night was the Firecracker Shrimp--mildly spicy, super flavorful, and honestly way better than we expected from bar food. The whole place has a chill, fun atmosphere, the kind of bar you settle into without even trying. The table next to us ordered wings and they looked incredible... so yes, we're already planning our return trip just for those. Shoutout to Jacob, who closed us out and made sure everything was exactly to our liking. Great service on top of great food = winning combo. Can't wait to go back!

Went to watch UFC, the bartenders always made sure a drink was there and made sure I was token care…read moreof the whole night

Always busy. I like this place. They have some cool menu items. There is a wait for a table but you…read morecan self seat in the bar area. Really good servers. Nice polite and hard working. Cool bar type atmosphere with tons of beers on tap. I got the Walley deep fried which was outstanding. We also had the speedway chips were good and the steak and shrimp which did not disappoint. Steak was good and sidewinders. Shrimp were big also. They had a ton of menu options and variety.

I've eaten there 4 different times the only dish that was good was the Rib Eye. The rest not good…read moreand the Spareribs were TERRIBLE! coleslaw didn't even taste like coleslaw, and I had 2 other people try it and they agreed horrible! The waitresses three different ones and you had to wave them down each time you needed something. service sucked Will I go there again nope!

Came here on a Friday when it was packed because of the UND game. It is definitely a dive bar, so…read morekeep that in mind with your expectations. The crowd was mostly younger, but it felt like everyone was comfortable and just there to have a good time. We ordered a pizza and jalapeño poppers. The poppers were a miss, there were not many, and the flavor just was not great. The pizza though was solid, and their Friday deal for an extra large at 14 dollars was a nice surprise. They also have a good selection of beers and mixed drinks. Service was rough at first. Our server forgot our ranch and drinks a couple of times, but once another server jumped in to help, things got better. If you are looking for a laid back dive bar with decent food and cheap pizza deals, Joe Blacks is not bad especially if you are already in the area for a game.

I have visited this bar both on bar crawl nights and on a Sunday afternoon to watch UND hockey…read more Both times are very different, but unique! This bar is a classic spot to end a night out for the college kids, and is not busy before 10pm. By 1am, this bar is packed. Sundays are super empty and only locals were present to watch the game!

The wife and I decided to go to JL beers in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It had a very long bar…read more The inside had about five long tables to seat people and had several TVs for a sports bar feel. I had the Ode to grapefruit American IPA it was smooth and delicious with a hint of grapefruit. We sat at a booth, but waited and waited for Service. 4 other folks came in and sat at the bar. They we're promptly served and actually had their food served to them before the server even came back to take our drink order. We then move to the bar where we were promptly served, drink orders with food. my wife and I split the Nashville chicken and a side of beer, cheese and fries. The Nashville chicken had a good taste however it was pretty thin the beer cheese fries were delicious. However they came out way after our chicken was served. I will give it a 5+ for the beer, A 3 for the food, zero for the Service if you're setting at a table and a three for the prompt, but not too friendly bar made.

The food from JL Beers never disappoints. From the burgers to the fries - even when we order out…read moreand bring it home! The service is always amazing and the inside of the restaurant is welcoming! No kiddos allowed so if you're looking for a kid free night - JL Beers is your spot! But if you do have kids - just place a pick up order and grab it!

Blue Moose is a Grand Forks institution at this point and delivers great food in an amazing…read moreatmosphere consistently. With a large menu that spans multiple different options you will definitely find something on the menu for even the pickiest of eaters. The service is always on point as well with our server being fast and efficient to both get us seated and take our order. If you are in Grand Forks and want a great dining experience it's hard to beat the Blue Moose.

We were in town staying at a nearby hotel and needed dinner. We drove over and the place was…read moresurprisingly hopping for a Monday night. We got a booth inside since it was too hot to dine on their veranda. Our waitress was prompt with our orders and my huckleberry mule came out in a reasonable amount of time. The drink itself was OK. It's fruitiness was a bit odd but at $8 it was a good deal. I ordered the boneless wings with the sweet chili sauce. They were quite good. My wife took advantage of their Monday night $5 off all burgers special and got their specialty burger with bacon, peanut butter and a fried egg on it. Sound gross but she liked it though it was a bit overdone at pink since they wouldn't do medium rare. Prices were reasonable though they have a credit card surcharge. The big complaint was how long we had to wait for our food to arrive even though by the time we ordered the crowds had dissipated. It was a looooong time.

Very open and good for people who don't like super cramped bars. I've never had a bad drink here…read moreand enjoyed playing darts! The only gripe I have is recently they used AI on an ad and I just can't get behind that.

An intoxicated customer physically struck me without any provocation, leaving visible bruises that…read moreI documented. I asked security to get a manager so I could report what happened, but instead I was told they "didn't care," and a member of security pushed me, causing me to lose my balance. I later contacted the bar regarding the incident, but they refused to respond. The way this situation was handled by both security and management was extremely disappointing, and based on my experience, I cannot recommend this establishment.

The wife and I went to the Buffalo wild wings in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was a very clean and…read moretypical layout and ambience. The service was quick and friendly. I had the spicy garlic wings and my wife had the buffalo chicken wrap. Both were good and both were very consistent with other Buffalo wild wing restaurants we've been to for a quick bite and a fun time. I would highly recommend Buffalo wild wings in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

I just wanted to tip my hat to Matt and the crew for accommodating me these past few weeks. While…read moreeverybody is watching Baseball, soccer and now football, you guys can always find a TV to put motocross on for me. Rose and I have been coming to this store for over 20 years, and we have seen our share of ups and downs. Right now, we are seeing some of the best management and wait staff we have ever seen. We really appreciate your military discount and he fact that the bartenders are pouring our beers when they see us walk in. Really looking forward to spending Sundays with you guys for the up-coming NFL season.

Really, it's a 3.5. service, was a meh. She was cranky, not willing to tell me what beer they had…read moreon tap, had to walk up and look myself. It's a dive bar, so I'm not expecting grade A, but have the list available to people. Odd there was a bouncer at the door. Like it's a restaurant. Must get rowdy?? I don't know. It was Saturday at 7pm when we were there, nothing out of the ordinary. Now, this is not our first time eating here. We are from out of town and probably make it to grand forks once a year maybe. The first time we had wings here, out of this world!! This time...soup master zero. Absolutely drowning in sauce. And they were 5000 degrees, so too hot to eat and handle. By the time we were able to eat them, soggy. The wings themselves also, in our humble opinion too big. The drummies where huge!! I dont like them that big, again just adds to the texture problem. We got traditional buffalo level 15. Flavor was excellent and heat was nice and hot, but not challenging. Also got the peanut butter. Fun!! And the jelly side dip was an excellent pairing. Wouldn't want more than 6, honestly 3 would be good as a fun little novelty. The deep fried okra was a hard pass. Bland, soggy, stupid. Don't bother.

Favorite little dive place, but 5 star dive. Best wings around, best pasta and food! Cheap cold…read moredrinks, great specials. 21 and older only. Service is always good and the atmosphere has a nice garage feels.

Classic GF bar, while I've never had the sandwiches here, it is a staple of any bar crawl. Always…read morehave to get a burner here, and they celebrate birthdays well!

This is an all time dive bar. Rolled in here for a sandwhich and beers. Tons of regulars and a…read moregreat bar, would come back for sure

oh my!! delicious!! definitely doesn't look as appealing in the picture though. It was my first…read moretime trying this place and I was surprised with how good everything mixed together. I also got the Green Glow Smoothie and it was good as well. You can definitely taste the ginger. Definitely will be back. Great place to eat if counting macros and wanting to eat healthy.

I was eager to try this healthy addition to Grand Forks food options. The food was quite good; not…read morecheap, but a healthy portion with fresh ingredients. The menu is clearly marked for various food restrictions, which (as a long time gluten-free diner) I really appreciate. I got the featured salad, honey and spice, which was nice, but not mind blowing. The honey mustard dressing was just okay and the blackened chicken was not very flavorful. They left off the walnuts - I had to go back and get them when I realized they were missing. The ordering process was surpringly perfunctory - you have to know what you want, they apparently aren't there to help. And, when you go to through the line, you get no opportunity to customize your order, unless you shout over the partition. When I got to the dressing station, she asked me if I wanted the recommended amount of dressing - how could I possibly know what that is? My biggest complaint, besides the indifferent service (considering they just opened a few days ago, you think they'd be trying to ensure people have a really positive experience), was the surly attitude I got when I expressed a concern about gluten: you can get chips or bread at the end of the line and I asked for chips, but the person waiting on me reached for the bread, and I said, "don't touch the bread before you touch my chips." She got very offended. Among other things, she said "you have to ask for allergy accommodation at the beginning of the line." I think ensuring my food isn't cross contaminated is reasonable at any point in the ordering process. I've been gluten-free for 25 years and I've gotten poisoned by careless people so many times. Her attitude was really off-putting. Next time, I will use the app, so I can easily customize my order and I don't have to interact with the staff. ADDENDUM Someone immediately contacted me from the restaurant and offered me a coupon for a return visit, which I very much appreciate (though I have not had a chance to redeem it, and hopefully change my impression of the service).