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

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If you need serious comfort food energy this week, The Firepit brings wood-smoked barbecue that actually tastes like smoke plus…

307 N 3rd St

If you need serious comfort food energy this week, The Firepit brings wood-smoked barbecue that actually tastes like smoke plus Detroit-style pies like the aptly named I Want The Smoke loaded with brisket, pork, and kielbasa. Round it out with soulful sides and their seafood nights.

From the Bismarck newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Craving a serious meat moment? Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bismarck is family-owned, all about Brazilian flavors, and features gaúcho…

4510 Skyline Crossings

Craving a serious meat moment? Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse Bismarck is family-owned, all about Brazilian flavors, and features gaúcho chefs who bring a parade of perfectly cooked cuts straight to your table, to your liking. Grab a friend this week and let the carving knives do the talking.

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Bruno's Pizza

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When pizza night calls, Bruno's Pizza keeps Bismarck fed with hand-tossed pies built on fresh ingredients and the kind of delicious…

910 E Front Ave

When pizza night calls, Bruno's Pizza keeps Bismarck fed with hand-tossed pies built on fresh ingredients and the kind of delicious appetizers that mysteriously vanish before the mains arrive. Low-stress, high-flavor, and perfect for those evenings you want great pizza without overthinking it.

From the Bismarck newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Margarita-led Mexican eatery offering guacamole made fresh at table along with fajitas, chimichangas and enchiladas.

4503 Skyline Crossings

Margarita-led Mexican eatery offering guacamole made fresh at table along with fajitas, chimichangas and enchiladas.

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Ichiban Ramen

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Casual Asian eatery serving comfort food including ramen and sushi in a kid-friendly space.

1825 N 13th St

Casual Asian eatery serving comfort food including ramen and sushi in a kid-friendly space.

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Casual Mexican restaurant offering tacos, elote, and other street-food favorites in the Gateway Mall.

2700 State St

Casual Mexican restaurant offering tacos, elote, and other street-food favorites in the Gateway Mall.

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Taco Del Mar

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Family-friendly spot for counter-served tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas, plus beer.

1024 S 12th St

Family-friendly spot for counter-served tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas, plus beer.

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The Paddle Trap

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Seafood eatery and bistro serving fried sandwiches, burgers and tacos, plus brunch options and river views.

2500 Pirates Loop SE (Mandan)

Seafood eatery and bistro serving fried sandwiches, burgers and tacos, plus brunch options and river views.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

3420 N 14th St

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

4524 Memorial Hwy Ste 103 (Mandan)

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

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Casual, clean eatery known for authentic fare, including curry and pad thai, plus takeout and delivery.

1410 43rd Ave NE

Casual, clean eatery known for authentic fare, including curry and pad thai, plus takeout and delivery.

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Ruby Tuesday

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Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

3520 State St

Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

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Nardello's Pizza

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Casual trattoria dishing up classic pizzas, plus sandwiches, hoagies, garlic knots.

1001 W Interstate Ave

Casual trattoria dishing up classic pizzas, plus sandwiches, hoagies, garlic knots.

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Contemporary bar featuring charcuterie boards accompanied by wine from self-serve dispensers.

514 E Main Ave

Contemporary bar featuring charcuterie boards accompanied by wine from self-serve dispensers.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

100 E Bismarck Expy

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Cozy, bakery-eatery featuring made-to-order bagels, plus German dishes, soups, sandwiches and burritos.

515 E Broadway Ave

Cozy, bakery-eatery featuring made-to-order bagels, plus German dishes, soups, sandwiches and burritos.

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Pizza & arcade game joint for kids and adults, featuring self-serve beer taps alongside cocktails and hot dogs on the menu, plus delivery…

405 N 4th St

Pizza & arcade game joint for kids and adults, featuring self-serve beer taps alongside cocktails and hot dogs on the menu, plus delivery options.

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Mayas

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Casual eatery serving Mexican specialties, such as fajitas and tacos, along with margaritas.

1601 W Century Ave

Casual eatery serving Mexican specialties, such as fajitas and tacos, along with margaritas.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

218 S 3rd St

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Casual destination for traditional Mexican dishes & margaritas in a festive atmosphere.

505 E Bismarck Expy

Casual destination for traditional Mexican dishes & margaritas in a festive atmosphere.

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IHOP

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Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

1209 Brookside Pl

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

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Papa Johns Pizza

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Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

1929 N Washington St

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

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Comfortable steakhouse and seafood restaurant with a contemporary setting and late hours.

1201 S 12th St

Comfortable steakhouse and seafood restaurant with a contemporary setting and late hours.

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JL Beers

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Relaxed hangout featuring burgers with creative topping combos & an assortment of craft beers.

217 N 3rd St

Relaxed hangout featuring burgers with creative topping combos & an assortment of craft beers.

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Bistro 1100

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An eclectic American menu served in a former carriage house with terra cotta walls & Grecian art.

1103 E Front Ave

An eclectic American menu served in a former carriage house with terra cotta walls & Grecian art.

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Anima Cucina

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Relaxed eatery featuring pasta dishes, beer and wine - plus baked pastries and bread.

101 N 5th St

Relaxed eatery featuring pasta dishes, beer and wine - plus baked pastries and bread.

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New York To Go

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New York-style pies (some with gluten-free options) and gyros, as well as wings and hot dogs.

820 43rd Ave NE #124

New York-style pies (some with gluten-free options) and gyros, as well as wings and hot dogs.

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Blaze Pizza

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Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

805 S 3rd St

Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

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Snug neighborhood eatery featuring elevated comfort fare & 40+ craft beers on tap with a warm vibe.

1136 N 3rd St

Snug neighborhood eatery featuring elevated comfort fare & 40+ craft beers on tap with a warm vibe.

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Inventive burgers & sandwiches are the focus of this vibrant eatery with a full bar & lots of brews.

3130 N 14th St

Inventive burgers & sandwiches are the focus of this vibrant eatery with a full bar & lots of brews.

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Dimly-lit, low-key eatery offering Japanese hibachi & creative sushi rolls alongside Thai cooking.

Next by Rock’n 50 cafe, 2700 State St

Dimly-lit, low-key eatery offering Japanese hibachi & creative sushi rolls alongside Thai cooking.

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Family-friendly chain eatery with a broad menu of standards & cocktails in a relaxed setting.

526 S 3rd St

Family-friendly chain eatery with a broad menu of standards & cocktails in a relaxed setting.

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Casual eatery dishing up burgers and other standards and pizzas, alongside popcorn.

4100 N Washington St

Casual eatery dishing up burgers and other standards and pizzas, alongside popcorn.

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Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

405 S 7th St

Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.

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Scotty's

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Long-running fast food joint serving burgers and other comfort food in a laid-back, kid-friendly atmosphere.

210 N 21st St

Long-running fast food joint serving burgers and other comfort food in a laid-back, kid-friendly atmosphere.

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Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.

2511 E Main Ave

Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.

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Casual restaurant known for classic Mexican fare, including chimichangas, fajitas, and margaritas, plus a kids' menu.

6631, 1101 S 12th St

Casual restaurant known for classic Mexican fare, including chimichangas, fajitas, and margaritas, plus a kids' menu.

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Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizzas with familiar toppings. Also serving salads and pasta dishes.

3001 Yorktown Dr #6

Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizzas with familiar toppings. Also serving salads and pasta dishes.

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Flaming teppanyaki grills & sushi rolls with exotic ingredients in a lively setting.

915 W Interstate Ave

Flaming teppanyaki grills & sushi rolls with exotic ingredients in a lively setting.

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A & B Pizza

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Old school outfit, family-owned since 1969, dishing up traditional comfort food.

1017 E Interstate Ave

Old school outfit, family-owned since 1969, dishing up traditional comfort food.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

1100 E Interstate Ave

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Kroll's Diner

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Casual restaurant with a German-American menu, for soups, burgers and pancakes, plus familiar comfort dishes.

2505 State St

Casual restaurant with a German-American menu, for soups, burgers and pancakes, plus familiar comfort dishes.

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Pirogue Grille

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Seasonal American cuisine, using local bison, other meats & produce, in a warm, brick-walled space.

121 N 4th St

Seasonal American cuisine, using local bison, other meats & produce, in a warm, brick-walled space.

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Kroll's Diner

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Casual diner dishing up an eclectic menu of breakfast dishes, burgers and other staples.

1915 E Main Ave

Casual diner dishing up an eclectic menu of breakfast dishes, burgers and other staples.

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Easygoing restaurant & bar with tavern food such as burgers, pizza & sandwiches, plus Sunday brunch.

1802 N 12th St

Easygoing restaurant & bar with tavern food such as burgers, pizza & sandwiches, plus Sunday brunch.

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Upscale venue serving surf 'n' turf in 5 rustic rooms, each referencing a period in ND's history.

1401 E Interchange Ave

Upscale venue serving surf 'n' turf in 5 rustic rooms, each referencing a period in ND's history.

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