Good Eats - North Dakota Style

Voted one of the "Best Late Night Foods in the U.S.A." by Esquire Magazine, the Red Pepper has been a landmark in town since the 1960s with its inexpensive, yet fresh-made grub. (3 Grand Forks locations and one in Fargo)

Eclectic and inviting restaurant and lounge that is perfect for dinner or after-work martinis. Enjoy the exemplary food and drink. Craving fried pickles? Look no further than “The Frog” in Grand Forks or Fargo.

For a salty and sweet treat, try "Chippers." Using potatoes grown in North Dakota’s rich Red River Valley and a family recipe chocolate, Widman’s offers these potato chips as homage to North Dakota’s agriculture industry. (Also located in Fargo)

Tucked into a grove of trees on the edge of town, the effort it takes to find Larson’s is well worth it. "Monster" burgers, classic malts and smothered fries are just a few of the delicious menu staples.

Its motto is “Seating for 1,000 … 47 at a time!” Located across the state, JL Beers offers a variety of taste tantalizing burgers. The impressive and always changing selection of draft beers will have you coming back for more. (3 Fargo locations and one in Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and Watford City)

Wood-fired rotisserie cooking is an experience that ignites all of your senses! Doolittle's open flame cooking gives the dishes a savory wood roasted flavor while floating a mouth-watering aroma throughout the restaurant.

Open for breakfast and lunch, the Big Chief Café offers a relaxed, family-friendly environment, professional service, classic American cuisine and North Dakota homemade favorites.

Chef-owned Pirogue Grill offers elegant cuisine and warm hospitality in downtown Bismarck. The food is sourced from top-quality seasonal ingredients featuring local and organic components and signature dishes inspired by great food from around the world.

A trip to Peacock Alley in downtown Bismarck is like a walk through North Dakota history. Formerly the prominent and luxurious Patterson Hotel, Peacock Alley offers unrivaled historical ambiance, combining today’s taste with yesterday’s traditions.

Every evening (seasonally open, check website for more), chefs load steaks onto pitchforks and fondue them Western style. Savor your steak and all the fixings in the picturesque Badlands. Guests are serenaded with tunes by the Medora Musical cast.

Settled in the luxurious Rough Riders Hotel, Theodore’s Dining Room offers a historic and elegant atmosphere. Located in Medora, it offers a change of pace from the town’s outdoor fun but still with a taste of the Old West.

Juneberry pie is one of North Dakota’s summer delicacies. Juneberries grow wild on bushes in coulees and pastures and have a fleeting season. At Lund’s Landing on the north shore of Lake Sakakawea, homemade Juneberry pie is on the menu year-round. 

Dakota Drug is known for its original soda fountain and is home to the only surviving Whirl-A-Whip machine still in use anywhere in the world. A Whirl-A-Whip mixes candies or other ingredients into its ice cream.

Taste gourmet eats featuring bourbon-inspired flavors and sip on handcrafted cocktails enhanced with smokey infusions; take a swing on a golf simulator.

The oldest creamery in North Dakota, Pride Dairy in Bottineau is also the last small-town creamery in the state. Named one of the top 50 ice cream parlors in the United States by USA Today.

Friendly neighborhood atmosphere featuring artisan food and drink. Mezzaluna uses locally sourced products whenever possible creates an eclectic menu based on traditional American fare.

Jonny B's Brickhouse serves your appetite in a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere and cooking up fresh pizza in a wood-fired oven plus sandwiches, burgers, and more using high-quality, freshly, sourced products.

Phat Fish Brewing is a family-friendly brewery and pizzeria with unique offerings created just for Dickinson. Everything is made in-house from the beer in your glass, to the pizza on your plate.

Black Paws Brewing Company is Devils Lake's first craft brewery and they opened in the summer of 2022. Pizzas, panini sandwiches, fresh flatbread pizzas, soft pretzels and more are currently being served.