So yum. Chicken tikka masala was so tomatoey and balanced, rice was so fragrant. Service was nice…read more I'd be back if we lived here !

Indian clay oven…read more Great food, great service and great atmosphere. What's not to love?! We went at dinner time on a Friday, it was busy but we didn't have to wait for a table. We ordered lots of food with many options and enjoyed them all. I didn't come to Bismarck expecting great Indian food, and what a wonderful surprise! I would recommend just trying whatever, chances are, it's going to be great, and served up hot and fresh.

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

I like ending my week here once in a while.From the atmosphere to the service, Bennigan's is a…read moregreat restaurant.

Went here w my wife for lunch. Help tried to be helpful butbthe kitchen staff was swamped and short…read moreservers too. Place was clean and decent. Food i had a monte cristo and my wife a burger. My sandwich was a little overdone but good and she said her burger was good too. If they get staffed right might be back.

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.

Thank goodness for this option we get to have coming from Minot. So it was well worth the drive…read more The salad bar was amazing and lots of options, potato salad, kale salad and fresh mozzarella, to charcuterie style meats and cheese, plus some smoked salmon and some shrimp ceviche just to name a few. It's not your Ruby Tuesday salad Bar it's catered to this type of restaurant . The endless servings of meat - 13 different types and we didn't even get to try it all ! Just means we will be back!! We went during dinner time and opted for the full experience $55 per person for all you can eat meat not including the mash potato, fried plantain and bread / plus garlic cheese bread that they bring and access to the salad bar. It's A LOT of food for $55 per person and smack in the middle of North Dakota. The ambience and the servers were top notch!! Anyone else who says $55 is steep is crazy work because they are not stingy with the meat they give you and it's literally all you can eat. If you've been thinking about it just Go and try it

Talk about a great experience! This is exactly what I'm…read morelooking for when I go out to eat. My buddy and I were greeted immediately with a warm smile and shown straight to our table. At first, the A/C was blasting on my friend (I didn't mind it), but when we asked to switch tables, the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. No irritation, no hesitation--just genuine care that we were comfortable. That set the tone for the entire evening. The service was phenomenal. From start to finish, the staff truly made us feel like they cared about our experience--and we absolutely had a great one. The food was outstanding: endless fresh cuts of meat, hot off the fire, brought around by gauchos who even asked our preferences for doneness. They brought filet mignon, lamb steaks, and lamb chops cooked exactly the way we wanted them, and every bite was fantastic. The grilled pineapple was also fantastic. The salad bar was also impressive, packed with enough options to be a meal on its own, but honestly, I couldn't pull myself away from the parade of meats. Drinks were equally on point. My buddy enjoyed the Life Changer cocktail (even if it wasn't exactly life-changing), and I went with a few old-fashioneds, all excellently made. We capped off the night with the flaming cheesecake, which was as beautifully presented as it was delicious. Yes, this was a pricier evening out, but it felt absolutely worth it--the cost matched the value. Every detail, from food to drinks to service, was tight and professional. Andrea and Samaya in particular went above and beyond to make our night perfect. I wish I'd taken more photos of the incredible meats, but I was too busy enjoying them as fast as they came out. This was a flawless night out. No one dropped the ball, and we left full, happy, and already talking about our next visit.

Just had their NY Strip steak with bake potato and a salad for three plus 5 drinks. Only $83.00…read more Excellent service. All in all OUTSTANDING.

This is a diamond in the ruff. I stopped for a burger. It was steak night, so had to have a steak…read more It was one of the best steaks I have had and cheap. They ran out of baked potatoes, so Rusty's french fries were in order. They were fine. I am not a french fry guy, so judge for yourself. The steak was worth it! The staff was great! Secora was my server. She was wonderful,. They have a great server with her. They played country music. The songs I love. The interior was a western theme. Very nice! They also have an outside bar. Great place to bike to. The roads in the area are beautiful, winding, and hilly. The type of highway I enjoy to bike on.

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.

Great service and great food!!! I would highly recommend that anyone who wants some decent mexican…read morefood to give this place a try.

We had 3 great meals here. The service was excellent as well…read more I only got pictures of one of the meals, mine, the molcajete. The other people in our party had the Chili Relleno, which they said was excellent. The Montezuma molcajete was excellent. It was a combination of chicken beef pork and shrimp. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, not dry and overcooked like is often the case when the chef is not paying attention. The other meats were also perfectly cooked, and the seasonings were awesome, with lots of flavor, Molcajete is something you don't often see in Mexican restaurants, especially in Bismarck. This is a true authentic Mexican restaurant. Not some Americanized Mexican restaurant with ground beef. I know Facebook and other sites have given this place low reviews for poor service, long waits, and substandard, cold food. That was not the case for us. They may have turned the corner on that since this is a fairly new restaurant. We did come here on a Wednesday night. We found that they were not overly busy and had plenty of staff to meet their guests' expectations. I would rank this place as number one or two for authentic Mexican restaurants in the Bismarck Mandan area. Charras in Bismarck might be one and la cantina might be the second best, but then again la cantina might be number one. I will definitely be back.

Went here w my wife and friends. Place has a busy wood feel like a roadhouse. We ordered some…read moreburgers. Staff was quick and attentive. The burgers were dine well for the most part with one of them being undercooked. Overall decent place.

The food is good. We've always had good service. We eat here often when we are in Bismarck.read more

Crab cakes are one of my favorite things. I've eaten them in many, many restaurants all over the…read moreworld. I've bought them from the store and cooked them at home. I've even made my own from scratch with very good results. But I must say: The Walrus blew my mind. Their presentation is absolutely fantastic. The cakes are meaty, just-right-crispy and delicious and they are served perched on a bed of gorgeous greens. The greens are lightly dressed in a lovely vinaigrette and topped with perfectly roasted veggies and feta. YUM! We also ordered the artichoke and spinach dip. Delicious. AND served with plenty of yummy crostini for dipping. So many places skimp on the dippers, and it's always annoying. Not so at The Walrus. Service was prompt, friendly, attentive and efficient. If I'm ever back in Bismarck, I'll be campaigning for a return visit. Until then, I'll be dreaming about those crab cakes.

Ok! Here i am foolish is the middle of December going to the middle of North Dakota! Yes, I…read moreknow I left balmy Minnesota for North Dakota. And yes, the weather looked good and turning fast. Well with that little story I did find a nice little gem to eat and drink in Bismarck. And yes, it is callled Walrus. I do not know the story behind Walrus but willing to listen. I had the Cajun Tetrazinni, and it was great with every bite. With the food being great it sure was nice to have the host and my server match the food excellence! Great job! Warning I will be back!!! Thanks Much.