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    The Ground Round

    3.1 (53 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Soup, Salad
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ryder J.

    Had an amazing experience with my server Nathan he went above and beyond to please his tables workers outta take his lead this is one of the best dining experiences I've had!

    The south of the border burger (8oz). I added bacon for extra.
    Courtney R.

    The service here was okay. Our server was nice, but not as attentive as I am used to. For our table of 6, when we ran out of water we had to ask for more. The burger was an okay basic burger. Mine came with avocado, but I feel as though the avocado wasn't the freshest, as it was brown. And there wasn't much on the burger itself. I ordered the fried cinnamon bread for dessert with ice cream. The picture had an actual scoop, but they give out soft serve. The other people in my group seemed to like their food. I would come back if others in my group wanted to come back.

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    Hello, I am sorry to inform you but I stole one of your amazing big forks. I didn't mean to! But here we are. I was called a sinner for stealing this special fork but I promise you I will bring it back next time I visit! Other than that, the food was grand. 5/5

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    Heidi B.

    Nothing OVERwhelmingly bad or good about this place. The vibe is casual and the service is average. I recommend trying your burger or sandwich on the pretzel roll. Other than that, I sadly don't have a lot more to say. =/

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    Evan G.

    Love the popcorn they serve with unending love. Hate the fact they serve a Caesar salad with bacon bits and black olives on it. Bar area was bit of a mess, but the bartender knew her customers and kept servers' drinks coming - and quickly. Just like Applebee's, you can't give The Ground Round more than 3 stars, because if you do, something's wrong with your culinary tastes. Went here, though, because this was always the best of the "American" chain restaurants in Bismarck. Still is.

    Texas Wrangler salad, no cheese

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    I give Ground Round a solid four stars because the food is reliably good. Prices are decent and the servers are good people.

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    Lucky's 13 Pub - Half Reuben sandwich & chili w/fritos & cheese

    Lucky's 13 Pub

    3.2(83 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I had an amazing patty melt with a GF bun. Burger was cooked to order. The bun was a bit dry but…read moredidn't ruin the sandwich. Austin's service was excellent. He was on the spot when I needed anything. I recommend here for food and beverages.

    Nice atmosphere here. We were seated by the hostess in a booth with menus and our waiter was by…read moreshortly with a bowl of popcorn. Our waiter was excellent. The hostess mentioned it was taco tuesday. I didn't see anything on the menu about tacos so I looked up their website where it's listed. I ordered birria beef tacos and was surprised by what I received. Not sure if this is common to this area or a Lucky's interpretation: cheese is melted onto the outside of a flour shell, birria meat is placed mid-shell w/crema over top. It was tasty. Just very confusing because that isn't what I think of when I think Taco. Overtired and very confused and our waiter really handled it so well. Aside from my taco turmoil my Caeser salad was very tasty and fresh. My dining companion had a half Reuben and chili. The Reuben also was different from our accustomed 'build'. Shredded meat was mixed with dressing (vs thin sliced with saurkraut on top and thousand island dressing as a condiment). We are so far away from home we have no idea is this the ND way? Or the chef's interpretation? No worries. This is a knife and fork sandwich for sure. The chili is topped with Frito cornchips and cheese melted over all. A filling meal. This is a family friendly restaurant with a huge bar and a fun vibe. TV's all around and a few slot games in the bar. There is an actual changing table in the ladies room for diapering. Private parking lot.

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    Broadway Grill & Tavern - The shrimp scampi that was just buttered noodles, which my 2 year old loved.

    Broadway Grill & Tavern

    3.7(83 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Grilled chicken pesto sandwich was very tasty & I would order it again. The fries were very good…read moreas well. Service was just right & fast. All around win.

    I had a very upsetting experience at Broadway Grill that I feel others -- especially those with…read morefood allergies or celiac disease -- should be aware of. This happened a while back, but it bothered me so much I still think about it, so I decided to finally write a review. I ordered a gluten-free pasta dish and clearly informed the waitress that I am gluten intolerant (celiac). When the dish was brought out, I noticed a single regular noodle sitting right in the middle of the pasta. It was visibly different from the gluten-free noodles. Thankfully, I spotted it before taking a bite. Cross-contamination is a serious issue for people with celiac disease, and even one noodle can make us very sick. I asked for the dish to be taken back and explained that I was too nervous to reorder it because I didn't want to risk getting sick. Instead, I ordered a simple green side salad and specifically requested no croutons. A few bites into the salad, I found a crouton. At that point, I was extremely upset and honestly tearful. I informed the manager and explained how serious this is for me. I asked for the salad to be removed from my bill, given that it also contained gluten after I clearly requested it not to. They refused. For anyone with celiac disease or a serious gluten intolerance, this was not just an inconvenience -- it was a health risk. The repeated lack of attention to a clearly communicated medical dietary restriction, followed by the refusal to remove the contaminated item from the bill, was deeply disappointing. I hope the restaurant takes food allergies more seriously in the future and improves its kitchen practices and staff training so no one else has to go through this. Since this experience, I have never been back and would recommend others avoid going back to this restaurant.

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    Pirogue Grille - Lemon curd swirl and raspberry cheesecake with raspberry sauce

    Pirogue Grille

    4.3(166 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I was in town for work and wanted something for dinner that wouldn't make me feel terrible, no…read morefried foods, a real meal. It was -17 degrees in and I was able to walk in for dinner. I'm sure this place is usually much busier, but I'm happy I lucked out. The staff were so friendly and attentive from the second you walk in, with such a warm welcome by the host. The restaurant felt cozy and still had plenty of diners despite the cold. I had the beet salad with goat cheese and pecans, and the bison braised short ribs. Both were excellent. I make a similar beet dish at home, so it was nice to have something simple, comforting, and genuinely delicious -- it felt like eating at home. The beef was incredibly tender and fell apart easily with just my fork. I also had the vanilla crème brûlée for dessert. It was pretty good, but it was cold, and I usually prefer it a little warm and smoother. Not quite the cozy dessert I was hoping for. That said, they had a great dessert selection, and I'm excited to come back and try something else.

    It's been 18 years since we've been here. Always liked the ambiance of the place. We returned for…read moreour 25th anniversary and was treated well by our server. She was on point with the drinks and serving. Sometimes I did not know she was near until the plate disappeared or the glasses filled. I had the ND bison short ribs and hubby had the walleye. Both delicious. We both chose the dill mash potato. I am thinking that maybe a fondant potato would pair nicely with the bison short ribs but all in all in was a very nice experience for our anniversary. Thank you!

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    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - French slik pie, ok but not the best.

    Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

    2.7(62 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    3.5 stars When we…read morewent we discovered there was free pie on Mondays with a purchase of an entree! What our luck. I think the staff was new as they seemed not to have all the information, but they were friendly and more than happy to figure things out. They also were out of a few different menu items but that's to be expected in our current times of backlog and short staff situations, so it didn't bother me. What I got: Bbq Tangler Burger with fries - 4 stars. I loved all the toppings and the amount of fries was perfect, they weren't overflowing and I was able to enjoy them without feeling disgusting afterwards. Wildberry pie - 4 stars. The pie crust was fantastic and the inside was pretty great too. So glad we came on the free pie day.

    LOVE this Perkins! Manager Joe & Server Shay are the best!!…read more Let me just say -- this Perkins location is . I had such an awesome experience, and it's all thanks to Joe (the manager) and Shay (our server). Joe is one of those managers who's always around, always helping, and always checking in. You can tell he genuinely cares. He made us feel welcome the moment we walked in -- and you could feel the good energy from the whole staff. Shay was incredible! Super friendly, on point with everything, and just the kind of server who makes your day better. Drinks refilled before we even asked, food came out fast and perfect, and she had a smile the whole time. Total pro. The food was -- I had the pancakes and steak & eggs. My plate looked like something out of a commercial, and it tasted even better. Huge portions, fresh ingredients, everything cooked just right. The kitchen staff needs a raise! And the vibe? Chill, clean, and cozy. Perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or even a late-night bite. Highly recommend this Perkins. If you're lucky enough to get Shay as your server and Joe running the show, you're in GREAT hands

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    Bistro 1100 - Mexican Picasso right here fellaz!

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    3.8(84 reviews)
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    Last night was my first and probably last visit to Bistro 1100. The vibe inside is a stuck in the…read morepast retro feel. Not unlike when grandma decorated her house in 1973 and never changed a thing. It is not bad or anything, it is just maybe not a great backdrop for poorly executed over priced food. Service was great, like most places in Bismarck, people are friendly. I love that. Saturday night around 6:30 there was no wait and we got to a table right away. Drinks were good, but the fresh bread they brought out was great! We started with the bone marrow appetizer, we liked it. It could have used a bit more seasoning and would have greatly benefited from a lemon wedge to balance the richness. I ordered the New York strip with Jack Daniels peppercorn sauce, and this is where the real problems started. The steak was way overcooked and under seasoned. The sauce had almost no flavor at all. The chewy peppercorns were the most entertaining part of the whole dish. I had planned to just eat it and not make a fuss; however, our server noticed the steak was overdone and offered to get me a new one. I said sure, thanks. No more than five minutes he pops back with a new steak. He told us that this one was ready but the other order was waiting on their pasta so they would fire a new one for the other table. I cut into the new one and it was more overdone than the first one. Now we have a bit of a situation and I felt somehow it was my place to solve it. I agreed to eat the new bad steak, so the other table could get one and we were both not having dinner. Quite the kerfuffle, when I had intended to just eat the first steak. When it was all said and done, I ate about half the new steak and a quarter of the first one, so it is not like I went hungry. The server came back and explained they were having some technical issues with kitchen thermometers and that he was going to take some of the price of the steak off our ticket. I feel this was a mistake. A gift card to give them another try or comping the whole steak would have been more appropriate. In all fairness though, the broken thermometer was not at fault for flavorless sauce, or the in seasoned steak.

    We had a lovely dinner as a family celebrating my birthday while staying in Bismarck. The service…read moreis quite friendly, as are most of the people in North Dakota. The ambiance is that of a traditional upscale restaurant, with (most) patrons dressing in their Sunday best. Our kids enjoyed their food off the kids menu. We ordered a lobster bisque, Caesar salad, and crab cakes for starters. The lobster bisque was very, very bland--even for me! And I never add salt to anything, not even to most of my cooking lol! My husband was dousing it constantly. Unfortunately, even with all the added salt, it was tasteless. The crab cakes were ok, and the Caesar salad was standard. I ordered the pecan-crusted walleye for myself--it seemed a bit overcooked and I ended up eating only half. We tried chocolate cake for dessert and it was also just ok, a bit dry and also bland, surprisingly. I hate to give this place a lower rating because it's hard enough as it is to come by a fanciful restaurant in such a small town. They're trying, but need to step it up in the taste & preparation department.

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