The Massive Porterhouse At 40 Steak In North Dakota Belongs On Your Dining Bucket List
You know, North Dakota is kind of known for its rugged, rough-around-the-edges ways of doing things, and dining is no different. North Dakotans sure do love a good, juicy steak (who doesn’t?), or maybe some fall-off-the-bone ribs while they’re at it. Ooooh, or what about both? And seafood, too? You got it – 40 Steak + Seafood is located in Bismarck, and it’s so much more than just another spot with huge steaks in North Dakota; it’s an experience.
From the outside, you might be able to guess that it's a steakhouse, but you probably wouldn't assume it's got five different themed dining rooms, each offering a different eating adventure.
Room themes include the Governor's room, where marble floors and wooden walls bring a sort of formal atmosphere for those who prefer it, and the Three Forks room, which is an homage to our state's history as an oil-producing state. There's also a family-style room, where folks of all ages can relax and unwind. As for the others, well, we suppose you'll just have to come get acquainted!
The menu at 40 Steak + Seafood is like something out of a surf-n-turf lover's dream.
The ribs are so tender they practically fall off the bone when you pick them up, and the steaks are melt-in-your-mouth perfect. The seafood items are cooked to absolute perfection, and it'll be love at first bite.
Naturally, good food ought to come with good drinks, and 40+ offers up a full bar for your imbibing pleasure.
With more than 100 whiskeys, 40 scotches, and 32 tap beers, it's truly hard to go wrong. You'll find the perfect thing to pair with your steak or lobster (or salmon, or chicken, or whatever your heart desires).
Most notably of all, however, is what happens at 40 Steak + Seafood on Wednesdays.
Should you choose to come in on hump day, you can indulge in an incredible 40 oz. Porterhouse steak for just $40. That's a whole two and a half pounds of some of the best steak you'll ever have in your life for a fraction of the usual price.
Should Porterhouse not be your thing (impossible!), you can also choose the filet mignon, sirloin, or ribeye - they even offer Tomahawk ribeyes for just $40 on Thursdays.
40 Steak + Seafood enjoys the distinction of having been called the International Steakhouse of the Year in 2017, and it comes as no surprise; the steaks, chops, chicken and seafood entrees served up by expert chefs are second to none, and it's an honor to know this North Dakota restaurant has made itself such a legend.
Come for the 40-ounce Porterhouse, stay for the atmosphere, drinks, friendly service, and bragging rights.
Because of the highly-popular nature of the restaurant, we suggest you go online and make reservations for your meal - that way, you're guaranteed a seat (and a meal) you won't soon forget.
It's not always easy to do the whole "steakhouse" thing right, but trust us when we say 40 Steak + Seafood has totally nailed it.
Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
