The best restaurants in Bismarck
46 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Firepit
RestaurantsIf you need serious comfort food energy this week, The Firepit brings wood-smoked barbecue that actually tastes like smoke plus…
The Firepit
RestaurantsFogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bismarck
RestaurantsCraving a serious meat moment? Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bismarck is family-owned, all about Brazilian flavors, and features gaúcho…
Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bismarck
RestaurantsBruno's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen pizza night calls, Bruno's Pizza keeps Bismarck fed with hand-tossed pies built on fresh ingredients and the kind of delicious…
Bruno's Pizza
RestaurantsCharras | Bismarck
RestaurantsMargarita-led Mexican eatery offering guacamole made fresh at table along with fajitas, chimichangas and enchiladas.
Charras | Bismarck
RestaurantsIchiban Ramen
RestaurantsCasual Asian eatery serving comfort food including ramen and sushi in a kid-friendly space.
Ichiban Ramen
RestaurantsA Little Taste of Mexico
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant offering tacos, elote, and other street-food favorites in the Gateway Mall.
A Little Taste of Mexico
RestaurantsTaco Del Mar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly spot for counter-served tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas, plus beer.
Taco Del Mar
RestaurantsThe Paddle Trap
RestaurantsSeafood eatery and bistro serving fried sandwiches, burgers and tacos, plus brunch options and river views.
The Paddle Trap
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsWiang Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, clean eatery known for authentic fare, including curry and pad thai, plus takeout and delivery.
Wiang Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsRuby Tuesday
RestaurantsCasual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.
Ruby Tuesday
RestaurantsNardello's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual trattoria dishing up classic pizzas, plus sandwiches, hoagies, garlic knots.
Nardello's Pizza
RestaurantsThe Jousting Lemur
RestaurantsContemporary bar featuring charcuterie boards accompanied by wine from self-serve dispensers.
The Jousting Lemur
RestaurantsPerkins American Food Co.
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Perkins American Food Co.
RestaurantsBy the Batch Bakery and Eatery
RestaurantsCozy, bakery-eatery featuring made-to-order bagels, plus German dishes, soups, sandwiches and burritos.
By the Batch Bakery and Eatery
RestaurantsThe CraftCade - Pizza, Arcade, & Bar
RestaurantsPizza & arcade game joint for kids and adults, featuring self-serve beer taps alongside cocktails and hot dogs on the menu, plus delivery…
The CraftCade - Pizza, Arcade, & Bar
RestaurantsMayas
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Mexican specialties, such as fajitas and tacos, along with margaritas.
Mayas
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsLa Carreta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual destination for traditional Mexican dishes & margaritas in a festive atmosphere.
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsJack's Steakhouse & Seafood
RestaurantsComfortable steakhouse and seafood restaurant with a contemporary setting and late hours.
Jack's Steakhouse & Seafood
RestaurantsJL Beers
RestaurantsRelaxed hangout featuring burgers with creative topping combos & an assortment of craft beers.
JL Beers
RestaurantsBistro 1100
RestaurantsAn eclectic American menu served in a former carriage house with terra cotta walls & Grecian art.
Bistro 1100
RestaurantsAnima Cucina
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring pasta dishes, beer and wine - plus baked pastries and bread.
Anima Cucina
RestaurantsNew York To Go
RestaurantsNew York-style pies (some with gluten-free options) and gyros, as well as wings and hot dogs.
New York To Go
RestaurantsBlaze Pizza
RestaurantsHip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
Blaze Pizza
RestaurantsWalrus Restaurant
RestaurantsSnug neighborhood eatery featuring elevated comfort fare & 40+ craft beers on tap with a warm vibe.
Walrus Restaurant
RestaurantsSickies Garage Burgers & Brews
RestaurantsInventive burgers & sandwiches are the focus of this vibrant eatery with a full bar & lots of brews.
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
RestaurantsShogun | Japanese Steakhouse • Sushi • Thai
RestaurantsDimly-lit, low-key eatery offering Japanese hibachi & creative sushi rolls alongside Thai cooking.
Shogun | Japanese Steakhouse • Sushi • Thai
RestaurantsGround Round Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain eatery with a broad menu of standards & cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Ground Round Grill & Bar
RestaurantsOld 10 Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up burgers and other standards and pizzas, alongside popcorn.
Old 10 Bar & Grill
RestaurantsDenny's Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
Denny's Restaurant
RestaurantsScotty's
RestaurantsLong-running fast food joint serving burgers and other comfort food in a laid-back, kid-friendly atmosphere.
Scotty's
RestaurantsBig Boy Restaurant
RestaurantsChain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.
Big Boy Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Enchilada | Mexican
RestaurantsCasual restaurant known for classic Mexican fare, including chimichangas, fajitas, and margaritas, plus a kids' menu.
La Enchilada | Mexican
RestaurantsAmici Pizza Company
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery dishing up pizzas with familiar toppings. Also serving salads and pasta dishes.
Amici Pizza Company
RestaurantsKobe's Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsFlaming teppanyaki grills & sushi rolls with exotic ingredients in a lively setting.
Kobe's Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
RestaurantsA & B Pizza
RestaurantsOld school outfit, family-owned since 1969, dishing up traditional comfort food.
A & B Pizza
RestaurantsPerkins Restaurant & Bakery
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
RestaurantsKroll's Diner
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a German-American menu, for soups, burgers and pancakes, plus familiar comfort dishes.
Kroll's Diner
RestaurantsPirogue Grille
RestaurantsSeasonal American cuisine, using local bison, other meats & produce, in a warm, brick-walled space.
Pirogue Grille
RestaurantsKroll's Diner
RestaurantsCasual diner dishing up an eclectic menu of breakfast dishes, burgers and other staples.
Kroll's Diner
RestaurantsThe Tavern Grill Bismarck
RestaurantsEasygoing restaurant & bar with tavern food such as burgers, pizza & sandwiches, plus Sunday brunch.
The Tavern Grill Bismarck
Restaurants40 Steak and Seafood
RestaurantsUpscale venue serving surf 'n' turf in 5 rustic rooms, each referencing a period in ND's history.
40 Steak and Seafood
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