The best restaurants in Fargo

54 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Pizza Done Right

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Whether you need an easy dinner or fuel for the rec league playoffs, Pizza Done Right keeps it simple and satisfying with pies you can…

2630 University Dr S

Whether you need an easy dinner or fuel for the rec league playoffs, Pizza Done Right keeps it simple and satisfying with pies you can order online, plus catering when the whole crew shows up hungry. Zero overthinking, just hot, cheesy comfort that hits the spot.

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Beer & Fish Company is your local fix for crispy fish and chips, fresh oysters, and a lineup of 26 beers, 6 wines, plus fun Tiki drinks…

230 Roberts Alley

Beer & Fish Company is your local fix for crispy fish and chips, fresh oysters, and a lineup of 26 beers, 6 wines, plus fun Tiki drinks that make weeknights feel like mini vacations. When you just want good seafood without fuss, their menu keeps it simple and satisfyingly salty in the best way.

From the Fargo newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Relaxed venue known for burgers made with fresh beef.

3051 25th St S # N

Relaxed venue known for burgers made with fresh beef.

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Traditional Japanese steakhouse & sushi bar featuring entertaining hibachi chefs & quaint surrounds.

1111 38th St S

Traditional Japanese steakhouse & sushi bar featuring entertaining hibachi chefs & quaint surrounds.

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Vinyl Taco

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Mexican street fare & cocktails are served in a vibrant, music-themed space playing vinyl records.

520 1st Ave N

Mexican street fare & cocktails are served in a vibrant, music-themed space playing vinyl records.

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Casual, family-run eatery offering traditional Mexican food, margaritas & housemade tortilla chips.

1150 36th St S

Casual, family-run eatery offering traditional Mexican food, margaritas & housemade tortilla chips.

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Spacious, low-key eatery featuring all-you-can-eat hand rolls, hibachi dishes & other staples.

5050 13th Ave S #5

Spacious, low-key eatery featuring all-you-can-eat hand rolls, hibachi dishes & other staples.

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Popular local diner serving homestyle eats, from pancakes to country fried steak in snug surrounds.

3215 Broadway N

Popular local diner serving homestyle eats, from pancakes to country fried steak in snug surrounds.

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The Toasted Frog

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Relaxed venue serving cocktails, beer, and eclectic fare, including famed fried pickles.

305 Broadway N

Relaxed venue serving cocktails, beer, and eclectic fare, including famed fried pickles.

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The Piggy BBQ

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Casual BBQ joint featuring pulled pork, ribs and brisket, plus a bar and patio for warm weather dining.

816 24th Ave E #118 (West Fargo)

Casual BBQ joint featuring pulled pork, ribs and brisket, plus a bar and patio for warm weather dining.

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Relaxed diner featuring a selection of comfort foods, as well as breakfast and lunch specials, plus friendly service.

2130 University Dr S

Relaxed diner featuring a selection of comfort foods, as well as breakfast and lunch specials, plus friendly service.

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

1501 42nd St SW

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

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JL Beers

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

518 1st Ave N

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

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Warm, clean restaurant serving bowls of make-your-own poke-style salad and Japanese-style ramen.

816 24th Ave E Ste 104 (West Fargo)

Warm, clean restaurant serving bowls of make-your-own poke-style salad and Japanese-style ramen.

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Industrial-chic venue dishing up tacos, burritos & other classics, plus tequila & margarita menus.

5505 28th Ave S

Industrial-chic venue dishing up tacos, burritos & other classics, plus tequila & margarita menus.

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Bar with industrial decor offering beer along with sausages & other German-style pub grub.

630 1st Ave N

Bar with industrial decor offering beer along with sausages & other German-style pub grub.

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Urban 42

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American restaurant offering breakfast and a variety of shareable plates, plus live music.

1635 42nd St S

American restaurant offering breakfast and a variety of shareable plates, plus live music.

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

3431 Fiechtner Dr S

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

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Design-your-own pizza, small plates & craft beer offered in a relaxed restaurant with booth seating.

206 Broadway N

Design-your-own pizza, small plates & craft beer offered in a relaxed restaurant with booth seating.

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Calm restaurant with minimalist, modern decor serving sushi & Japanese, Thai & Chinese plates.

1775 45th St S Ste B

Calm restaurant with minimalist, modern decor serving sushi & Japanese, Thai & Chinese plates.

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Mezzaluna

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Elevated American fare made from locally sourced ingredients alongside craft cocktails in hip digs.

309 Roberts St N

Elevated American fare made from locally sourced ingredients alongside craft cocktails in hip digs.

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Kroll's Diner

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American and German eats, plus hand-dipped shakes and malts, served in a retro environment.

1033 45th St S

American and German eats, plus hand-dipped shakes and malts, served in a retro environment.

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Little Brother

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Casual Korean eatery known for crispy chicken wings and other Asian-infused eats.

117 Broadway N

Casual Korean eatery known for crispy chicken wings and other Asian-infused eats.

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Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, plus chicken & pasta, in a low-key setting.

228 Broadway N

Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, plus chicken & pasta, in a low-key setting.

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Contemporary venue featuring Korean barbecue (cook-it-yourself) and hot pot options.

4410 17th Ave S

Contemporary venue featuring Korean barbecue (cook-it-yourself) and hot pot options.

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Poke Bowl

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Casual eatery serving up Hawaiian-style poke bowls, salads and sushi made with fresh ingredients.

560 2nd Ave N Suite A

Casual eatery serving up Hawaiian-style poke bowls, salads and sushi made with fresh ingredients.

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Quaint, casual establishment serving French-inspired staples such as croissants and scones, plus coffee.

1414 12th Ave N Ste J

Quaint, casual establishment serving French-inspired staples such as croissants and scones, plus coffee.

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Local chain serving Mexican faves, including flame-grilled fare, in a casual, traditional space.

801 38th St S

Local chain serving Mexican faves, including flame-grilled fare, in a casual, traditional space.

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Long-running pizzeria serving pies, wings, fried chicken & spaghetti in a no-frills setting.

1621 University Dr S

Long-running pizzeria serving pies, wings, fried chicken & spaghetti in a no-frills setting.

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Pizzeria chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.

819 24th Ave E (West Fargo)

Pizzeria chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.

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Counter-serve Mexican restaurant whipping up classics such as tacos, burritos, and fajitas, plus margaritas.

4323 45th St S Ste 101

Counter-serve Mexican restaurant whipping up classics such as tacos, burritos, and fajitas, plus margaritas.

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Steaks, Italian fare, and gourmet seafood presented in a Tuscan-inspired setting.

201 5th St N

Steaks, Italian fare, and gourmet seafood presented in a Tuscan-inspired setting.

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Taco Shop

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Casual, long-serving spot whipping up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fried ice cream.

1825 University Dr S

Casual, long-serving spot whipping up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fried ice cream.

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

1515 19th Ave N

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

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Casual, family-friendly spot for hamburgers in many variations, plus wings, fries and shakes.

2551 45th St S Ste 101

Casual, family-friendly spot for hamburgers in many variations, plus wings, fries and shakes.

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American eatery offering rotisserie-grilled meats and a lengthy wine list in a warm, refined space.

2112 25th St SW

American eatery offering rotisserie-grilled meats and a lengthy wine list in a warm, refined space.

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Nordic cuisine with Midwestern flair, served in an old dairy with a with a year-round rooftop bar.

701 University Dr N

Nordic cuisine with Midwestern flair, served in an old dairy with a with a year-round rooftop bar.

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Burritos, fajitas, and other Mexican eats are featured on the menu at this relaxed eatery.

2581 45th St S

Burritos, fajitas, and other Mexican eats are featured on the menu at this relaxed eatery.

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Casual breakfast-fare restaurant offering gluten-free pancakes, omelets and breakfast burritos.

3165 33rd St S #124

Casual breakfast-fare restaurant offering gluten-free pancakes, omelets and breakfast burritos.

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Vermicelli bowls, spring rolls, and other classics are featured at this casual Vietnamese eatery.

1414 12th Ave N Unit b

Vermicelli bowls, spring rolls, and other classics are featured at this casual Vietnamese eatery.

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ThaiKota

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Casual restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine such as spring rolls and noodle soups, with vegan options.

1201 1st Ave N

Casual restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine such as spring rolls and noodle soups, with vegan options.

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Rosewild

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Upscale restaurant at the Jasper Hotel for creative all-day fare, plus cocktails and wine.

215 Broadway N

Upscale restaurant at the Jasper Hotel for creative all-day fare, plus cocktails and wine.

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Luna Fargo

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Casual eatery with New American fare such as risotto & organic beef, plus coffee & a cheese counter.

1545 University Dr S

Casual eatery with New American fare such as risotto & organic beef, plus coffee & a cheese counter.

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Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

1636 42nd St S

Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

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Herd and Horns

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Bison-themed eatery and bar for beer burgers and wings, set up to watch sports.

1414 12th Ave N f

Bison-themed eatery and bar for beer burgers and wings, set up to watch sports.

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Hip hangout serving family-style BBQ & sides, plus sandwiches in a stylish space.

609 Northern Pacific Ave

Hip hangout serving family-style BBQ & sides, plus sandwiches in a stylish space.

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Local hangout dishing up wings and burgers, plus beers and cocktails, in a casual space.

1776 45th St S

Local hangout dishing up wings and burgers, plus beers and cocktails, in a casual space.

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Casual Japanese steakhouse featuring a selection of sushi & tabletop cooking by teppanyaki chefs.

4228 15th Ave S

Casual Japanese steakhouse featuring a selection of sushi & tabletop cooking by teppanyaki chefs.

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Rhombus Guys

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Imaginative pizzas with plenty of veggie options dished out in a funky storefront, plus beer.

606 Main Ave

Imaginative pizzas with plenty of veggie options dished out in a funky storefront, plus beer.

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Pounds

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Retro hangout offering original burgers & other bites, plus local craft beers & specialty cocktails.

6 Broadway N

Retro hangout offering original burgers & other bites, plus local craft beers & specialty cocktails.

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Izumi

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Informal Japanese restaurant providing all-you-can-eat hand rolls, teriyaki dishes & other staples.

5675 26th Ave S

Informal Japanese restaurant providing all-you-can-eat hand rolls, teriyaki dishes & other staples.

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Casual eatery inside a mall serving build-your-own poke bowls along with ramen and bubble tea.

3902 13th Ave S

Casual eatery inside a mall serving build-your-own poke bowls along with ramen and bubble tea.

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It's Just Wings

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Lively chain with a bar area serving American standards such as ribs, burgers, and wings.

3902 13th Ave S Ste 4402

Lively chain with a bar area serving American standards such as ribs, burgers, and wings.

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Marge's Diner

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Cozy brunch spot with a diner feel serving pancakes and egg dishes with self-serve coffee, a salad bar and more.

220 Broadway N

Cozy brunch spot with a diner feel serving pancakes and egg dishes with self-serve coffee, a salad bar and more.

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