September 8, 2026…read more Dickinson, North Dakota Holy cow this place is busy. Not an empty seat on a Tuesday night at 6:45 pm. We were greeted at the door and had to wait 10 minutes for a table. Staff was incredibly friendly. Our waitress, Ricki, treated us like we were the only people in the restaurant. What a gem she is! We ordered the wings with half horseradish, honey and half honey barbecue. Comes with blue cheese, ranch dressing, and a side of fries. We changed our side to onion rings. She told us that the wings were her favorite, and the horseradish honey was the best sauce after we ordered. She guided us around the menu fantastically. We also ordered chicken nachos. The menu is extensive. Everything from burgers and sandwiches to pasta, salad and entrées. I love all the choices they had for appetizers. I wish I could try a bit of everything. Let's talk about the inside of the restaurant. There is a brick wall that lines the entire side of the restaurant. The bar is open and takes up 2/3 of the left side. Wood tables are in front of the bar up toward the window. High tops line the interior right side of the bar. It looks as though there is an upstairs, however, it was closed for the day. The minute somebody leaves the table they clean it immediately to turn it over for the next diners. The floors are wooden. Restaurant is very clean. The wings were very good. Perfectly fried, came out hot, the perfect amount of sauce, and plenty of ranch and blue cheese. The onion petals were very small with lots of breading, but the onions were thick and flavorful. We also ordered the chicken nachos. There was plenty of. chicken and it was both chunk and shredded. Diced tomatoes, chunks of onion and lettuce. We asked for no olives and jalapeños on the side. They also brought the queso on the side. I kind of wish the queso was over top of the nachos while it was still hot. This salsa was good nice and chunky. The sour cream came in a packet that you squeeze on the side. With all the fresh ingredients they gave us, the sour cream was a disappointment. The chips were very crunchy throughout the entire nacho plate. This is definitely a dish you share. Very large portion. It is now 8 o'clock, and there has been a steady flow of people throughout our meal coming into the restaurant. There's still not an empty seat. This place is busy and vibrant. Don't be afraid of the busyness as they turn these tables so quickly. The staff all works together and they do a remarkable job. What I did not like about the restaurant is the plates are aluminum. Even though they come with liners, the aluminum is a turn off. Regardless of this minor concern, I give this place five stars! I don't typically hand out five stars, as it is hard to have a clean restaurant, friendly staff, and great food. However, this place hits the mark. You must visit here if you are in town. I can only imagine how fun this place would be in the dead of winter in North Dakota. I would definitely come back to this restaurant. And I hope that you come too!

Service was superlative; waitress with the impressive finger nails. We had issues with the order…read moreand she didn't even blink as she immediately addressed the issue. Food, overall, was good and tasty- chips and fries were impressive as was the coleslaw. Atmosphere was upbeat and packed within 45mims of opening.

Our server, Tony, was fantastic! He kept our glasses filled and brought our delicious food out…read morepiping hot! Tony really went above and beyond. Great place to go!!

Lisa our Server is so pleasant, a lot of energy, very knowledgeable…read more They screwed up on 2 orders, took forever to get them, then they were the wrong thing after everyone at the table had eaten, so sad but offered to take them off the bill but never did, that was really BAD! I don't think this is a good policy for an establishment like this???

The food was good the setup is odd. It's in the bottom of an old hospital so it is what use to be…read morethe cafeteria. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. We both had grilled cheese sandwiches I had the bacon one it was good. My wife had the plain one with soup and I liked it better. It's worth a visit it's little overpriced for what you get but good option for small town.

Looking on Yelp, how can you not be drawn to a place called Food Riot! Driving through and was…read moreready for something to eat. Saw the reviews and knew I had to eat here. The service was extremely friendly from the moment we were greeted. I ordered a Jammin' Bacon Grilled Cheese with tomato basil soup. There was a special that day to upgrade to a premium side, so I had cheddar mac and cheese bites as well. There was a short wait, but it was well worth it. The food was flawless! Everything was so flavorful. I got an order of salted caramel zappole to go, and the bites arrived warm and fresh. Had a couple before leaving and the rest were still good warmed up several hours later. I would definitely eat here again at this hidden gem in Dickinson.

This place is great! I had the best chicken parm I have ever had. Served, sliced, crispy with a…read moregenerous topping of real mozzarella. The service was warm, friendly and inviting. I will be back.

We were seated at a table and waited over 30 minutes until I finally flagged someone down to see if…read morewe had a server. Nobody seemed too focused on customer service. Food was ok, but far overpriced. The decor was cute but didn't make up for the 2 hours that we spent there, mostly waiting.

This place is a hidden gem inside the local gas station. Great food! You won't be disappointed…read more Better than any chain restaurant!

Back in town and I tried this place because I enjoyed the carne asada tacos last year. What…read morehappened? The carne asada burrito had very little flavor to the meat. It was listed as coming with guacamole, but the thin smear of green on the tortilla was not even tasted. Bummer.

Nice little restaurant. We ordered off of the senior menu and the portions were perfect for us…read more The food was good. Service was good (there was a brand new waitress-her first day) and she did a great job. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant

Good food. Great service. Reasonably priced. Have a milkshake, you won't regret it!!!!!!read more

Good atmosphere and staff BUT the the country fried steak breakfast was a disaster. Eggs were…read moreburnt as was the country fried steak. The steak also tasted like a salt block. I ended up taking the eggs for the dogs and throwing out the rest. Management needs to discuss proper cooking techniques with the kitchen.

A decent sports bar with good beer and a lively atmosphere. The main drawback is the slow service,…read morewhich takes away from the overall experience. Solid spot for drinks, but be prepared to wait.

I had the 2 meat platter with ribs and brisket. Both were excellent. I tried the BBQ sauce but…read moreneither needed it. The cornbread was also good as was the vegetable.

Anna was great at handling a busy dining room. Very nice and accommodating, super friendly and…read moregreat at follow up and follow through. Chicken Sandwich with grilled pineapple was superb, hold the wilted lettuce going forward. JD Burger was superb. Mashed Potatoes were just okay, 3 Stars We will return!

Needs updating, ripped seats, crumbling cement inside needs painted. Funny smell. Margaritas are…read moreok. Not spectacular. Staff is very friendly, food was basic. Usual Mexican options and food. Quick serve

At last, we remembered to SPLIT the burrito! The hubby and I stopped in about an hour before close…read more I'll say service was slower than usual, but, understandably so... it was late and a HUGE party was clearing out with a 2nd very large birthday party. I'm sure everyone was running on E. The food was good. It was our first evening stop here & I'll note that lunch specials are quite the savings, though it's still not what I'd call expensive. The server brought us extra water to fill our water bottles before we hit the road, which was a great touch.

Amazing food and drinks. The wait staff and bartender, polite and friendly. Throwback junkyard,…read moretheme in the joint makes for a great dining experience. Stop by and don't forget fill up on Sanford's great selection of delicious food and drinks!

Food was amazing! Friendly service - good portion size -…read morelots of flavor - reasonably priced DEFINITELY recommended!!!!