The food was beyond great recommend the ribs, tender and flavorful. The shrimp bowl was awesome…read more Manager Joel and our server Axel were the best. This will be our favorite spot when in Fargo.

Food is always very good and flavorful. The service is quick and kind. Great atmosphere.read more

Due to being located just on the edge of campus, it's an NDSU fan hangout. From students to faculty…read moreto athletes and beyond, you'll find many a Bison fan there. The food is mostly typical bar food but it's tasty. Service can be a bit slow, and you'll never get a table on game day. Lots of great drink choices.

Such a tough spot to rate because the service was horrendous, yet the food quality and selections…read morewere outstanding. I dined in with a group of 12 on a Monday evening and had a super young server who was very gentle and kind, yet not equipped to handle a table this large. Not only was our server not ready to host, I don't think one employee in the building was. Everyone seemed to ignore our big table and we had to serve ourselves for a majority of our stay. To start, we all went around the table and ordered drinks. The server didn't know many of the beers and couldn't find a mojito on her tablet. She later came back and told the group there was no mint to make a mojito with which should have made her life easier because almost every person got a beer. It took about 25 minutes anytime a beer was ordered and was almost a guarantee that it would get delivered to the wrong person at our table. At one point, we started a game of swapping drinks or just accepting beers that were brought to us in error. When I say this was a total disaster, it was. It was embarrassing for this establishment to say the least and I really hope management looks into it. When it came time to order appetizers, we ordered a variety and that seemed to go over smoothly. The cheese curds and pickle fries were my favorites. The only issue was that utensils, plates and napkins were not delivered until 30 minutes post app delivery forcing our group to share the appetizer plates and me to go up to the bar and grab napkins for everyone. The food order went decent as well. The quality of the food was outstanding. Many people ordered burgers in my group, a couple of wraps and I opted for the mama's Mac. I loved my meal. Personally, I didn't have hair in my food, but 2 others did. Sadly, the service needs extreme work and perhaps chef's hair nets can also be implemented. Bummer!!

LOVE everything about this place...super chill staff and patrons; better than average bar food (try…read morethe pickle wonton wraps!) and service; great variety of beer and cider on tap; clean and comfortable, with a really large back patio (smokers and dogs welcome); a playlist from the 70s to 00s that's loud enough to enjoy but you can still hold a conversation. Sidestreet caters to actual adults (i.e. it's the antithesis of Dempseys). ADRIAN -- you rock! We're proud of you for getting into the college of your dreams...you're gonna do great things.

I was there on a day where there we're not many customers. I got great service and the food was…read morewonderful!

What a great experience, I had the lunch size Italian sandwich, yum. Sister had the breakfast…read morequesadillas, which she said was taste. Server friendly and helpful. And our not so spicy Bloody Mary was the bomb. Inviting atmosphere.

Literally took eons to get a gal dang water, then we left because nobody took our order. Never…read moregoing back

Loved this place! We were here on a quick trip and this was definitely a fun bar to stop at. Add it…read moreto your bar crawl like we did!

For whatever reason I find myself drinking a lot of vodka sodas in this town and this place was…read morepractically serving them up on tap for the low price of two dollars and fifty scents. No that's not a typo so ya. you know how it goes at bar karaoke. I do have a job so my behavior in this place was pretty insane given it was a regular Tuesday night. Alarm set an all. Whatever though I don't regret it you know sometimes you find yourself at a joint like this and you just %]%{€£\€\% close it down with all your new besties and maybe your enemies too. I can't really recommend the pull tabs cuz I lost all my money. Got my *^{% out of bed this morning and got on with it though. Thanks Dempsey

Nice spot! The server was friendly, but it seems everyone in Fargo is nice…read more The restaurant is very cozy and has, what I imagine is an authentic Irish pub atmosphere. I've never been to Ireland, so I can't exactly confirm that LOL. Most of the food was good, with one exception, the beef stew. It tasted like what I imagine dog food would taste like, bland and no flavor! The burgers, on the other hand, were delicious! The beef tasted incredibly fresh, like it came from locally raised cattle. If you're dining here, pass on the stew and go straight for the burger.

There is a specific kind of comfort found in the weight of a heavy wooden door and the gleam of a…read morewell-polished bar. At the Blarney Stone, located within the historic bones of the Hotel Donaldson, the stage is set for a masterclass in the traditional Irish pub experience. It is a space that feels curated rather than accidental--a sanctuary of dark leathers and flickering light that promises an escape from the biting North Dakota wind. The Canvas The location is undeniable. Sitting at the corner of Broadway and 1st Avenue, it occupies the literal and figurative heart of downtown Fargo. Inside, the architecture does the heavy lifting: the high ceilings and segmented seating areas offer a sense of intimacy that is rare in the era of open-concept dining. It is a "big room" that manages to feel like a collection of private snugs, perfectly suited for a long afternoon of market watching through the street-side windows. The Draught and the Plate The selection here is the establishment's strongest suit. With over 30 beers on tap, the menu moves fluidly from the essential Guinness pour to local craft favorites. For those looking for something more fortifying, the whiskey and Scotch collection is arguably the most respectable in the region. * The Fare: The menu is a dependable lineup of "pub grub" with a Celtic leaning. The Irish Nachos--waffle fries topped with a signature "Dublin Dip"--are a crowd favorite, and the Shepherd's Pie offers the kind of starchy, savory warmth one craves in this latitude. The food is decent, hitting the expected marks of a high-end tavern without necessarily aiming for culinary reinvention. The Human Element However, a pub is more than the sum of its architecture and its inventory; it is a living organism fueled by its staff. While the "bones" of the Blarney Stone are magnificent, the soul of the experience currently rests on the shoulders of the team. In a space this grand, the atmosphere requires a certain intentionality from the staff to bridge the gap between "a place to sit" and "a place to be." There are moments when the energy in the room feels dormant, waiting for a spark of hospitality to fully activate the historic surroundings. The difference between a good night and an unforgettable one here often comes down to the engagement of the crew--the small gestures of "pub culture" that make a guest feel like a regular before they've finished their first pint. The Verdict The Blarney Stone has everything it needs to be the definitive crown jewel of Fargo's pub scene: a premier location, a stellar drink list, and a gorgeous interior. It is currently a very good spot that is only a few degrees of "team-driven energy" away from being truly legendary. If the atmosphere can be brought to the level of the architecture, it will be hard to beat.

The staff is always friendly, the atmosphere is laid-back, and the patio is a great place to sit…read moreand catch up with friends. They usually have some really good drink specials. I've had a lot of fun at their Sunday meat raffles, and Wine Wednesday with 1/2 priced bottles is another one of my favorite nights to stop in. It's just a great local spot with good people and a welcoming vibe.

went for Father's Day meat raffle. Plenty of seating, large tv with golf on for the dads. Very bad…read moreselection of beer. Only a small amount of basic beers on tap. Should have at least one IPA. Had the usual bud light, coors light boring crap. Pop corn was good. The only other food offered here is frozen pizza. To be honest, it was ok. The meat raffle guy was the best part of the afternoon. He is fantastic and gets the crowd cheering. This is a good bar to go if you like meh beer and meh food. No frills and nice people.

NGL, I think I ate the best omelet of my life. This place is great. Seems too cool for Fargo. I…read morewas struggling to decide what to get, so I got an omelet with onions, mushrooms, and spinach. Holy shmoly. They 100% sauteed everything before putting it in the omelet, and it made for an amazing set of flavors. Thankfully, they also didn't go for the overly fluffy eggs. It was a thinly-egged... slightly oily, savory omelet. This was just... perfect. Pretty sure I got hash browns... or home fries... or something. The omelet stole the show, so I don't remember any of that.

Great new place with owners that have been around the block (own the shy bar). Great cocktails and…read morebartenders. Did I mention $5 Martini's Mondays? I could end my review now, but I will add yummy pizza and good apps. I definitely recommend!