These 5 Longest-Standing Restaurants In North Dakota Have Served Mouthwatering Meals For Decades

You know a restaurant probably a good place to eat if it’s been around for decades and is still going strong. North Dakota has a handful of long-standing eateries that have proven to be fantastic places to visit over the years. They are the timeless local favorites, the iconic spots that have seen history unfold around them, and they are still serving hot, fresh meals after all this time.

Check out these 5 old restaurants in the Peace Garden State that fit that description perfectly:

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Peacock Alley is the oldest, still-running restaurants in all of North Dakota. It was established in 1933 and has seen the likes of Theodore Roosevelt, Jack Dempsey, and John F. Kennedy inside its doors. They serve mouthwatering steaks and more.

Peacock Alley is located at 422 E Main Ave., Bismarck, ND 58501.

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The photo of this restaurant was taken decades ago. The Ranch was established in 1946 and other than a coat of red paint on its barn-like exterior, it is still pretty much the same as it was then. The food it serves up is still just as delicious and it has kept locals coming back for years.

The Ranch is located at 1119 Highway 20 S, Devils Lake, ND 58301.

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Darcy's Cafe has been around as long as pretty much anyone can remember, for over half a century now. This classic cafe has the best breakfast and a full menu of other meal options you'll love. You definitely need to grab one of their hot, fresh caramel rolls when you're there.

Darcy's Cafe is located at 1400 11th Ave. N, Grand Forks, ND 58203.

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Theodore's Dining Room is located in the historic and beautiful Rough Riders Hotel in Medora, ND. Theodore Roosevelt loved this place and the area. The dining room has a fancy atmosphere and you can expect the best of the best being served. Have a meal right in front of the old, classic fireplace and you'll have an unforgettable experience.

Theodore's Dining Room is located at 301 3rd Ave., Medora, ND 58645.

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This timeless pizza joint has been serving up hot slices of pie since 1956 in the historic downtown area of Fargo. Their yummy pizza has been putting smiles on people's faces since then and it is a local favorite people never get tired of. It never changes and will probably stay the same for many years to come.

Sammy's Pizza is located at 301 Broadway N., Fargo, ND 58102.

Where is your favorite restaurant in North Dakota that you’ve known and loved for a long time? There are plenty of places that have an old feel that make home-cooked meals to die for, even if they aren’t the longest-standing in the state. You’ve got to check them out!