These 7 Restaurants In North Dakota Don't Look Like Much... But WOW, They're Good
Leah
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There are tons of hidden gems all over North Dakota, in the bigger cities and the smallest of towns, and even if they may look like your average mom-and-pop chop-shop from the outside, you’d be surprised what delicious surprises are just waiting for you to try them inside. Try something different and discover our picks for the seven best-hidden gem restaurants in North Dakota:
The original Red Pepper is located at 1011 University Ave. in Grand Forks; there is a second Grand Forks location at 415 N. 42nd Street, and an even-newer Fargo location at 1105 19th Avenue North, North Dakota.
The White Maid can be found at 301 Main Avenue, in Napoleon.
Passage to India is located at 855 45th Street South, in Fargo.
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Check out Souris River Brewing at 32 3rd Street NE in Minot.
You can find Vinyl Taco at 520 1st Avenue North, in Fargo.
Stop at North 40 today at 207 Main Avenue East, in Rolla.
Try them out at 1010 Boundary Street Northwest in Mandan.
Are you hungry yet? Which of your picks for the best hidden gem restaurants in North Dakota made the list? Which favorites of yours did we leave out? Tell us everything in the comments!
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Best Hidden Gem Restaurants In North Dakota
What are the most popular local restaurants in North Dakota?
North Dakota is a state with a surprising amount of excellent local restaurants, pubs, and brewhouses. It’s pretty tough to narrow it down to just a few, however, some of the highest-rated local joints in North Dakota include J.L. Beers, in Fargo, which serves up delicious locally-sourced food, and Granite City Food & Brewery, also in Fargo, cannot be beaten. In Grand Forks, you can find the local legend that is the Ground Round Grill & Bar, where you probably will never find a better burger.
Where are the best places to eat in North Dakota?
Though “best” is certainly subjective, there are a few places that stand out to us as particularly special. Some of our very favorite places to get your nom on in South Dakota include such epic spots as The Toasted Frog, in Grand Forks, where the food is simply awesome. In Minot, there’s an incredible Thai restaurant called Little Blue Elephant, and it might be one of the best places in the whole state for chicken satay. The Blarney Stone Pub in Bismarck is the ultimate Irish pub, too. For more of our North Dakota favorites, this list might serve as an appetizer of inspiration.
What are some local favorite North Dakota restaurants?
It’s pretty amazing just how many top-notch dining experiences there are to be had in the state of North Dakota. Pirogue Grill is a fabulous spot to stop in in the city of Bismarck and serves up delicious seasonal American cuisine. Where else can you find locally sourced bison on the menu? Meanwhile, in Fargo (which is quite the hub of excellent restaurants in and of itself), there’s the epic Sickie’s Garage Burgers and Brews. Don’t let the name fool you - this food is nothing short of excellent! Mezzaluna is also in Fargo and holds the honor of being one of the highest-rated restaurants in all of the Dakotas.