7 Mouthwatering Restaurants In North Dakota Where You'll Never Need A Reservation
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What better way to hit the spot when you’re hungry than with some great local eats from family-owned, quiet, yet totally delicious restaurants? These spots aren’t the fanciest and you’ll certainly never need to make a reservation, but their food is fantastic. Stop by whenever you feel like it and grab a table at these humble places:
Stop by this humble little diner for a hearty-sized meal with delicious taste. Randy's has all your favorite, good American comfort foods. From tons of breakfast options including pancakes, country fried steak, and loaded skillets to lunch and dinner choices like burgers, chicken, and so much more. They also have scrumptious pies and an awesome coffee cake you don't want to skip out on.
Randy's University Diner is located at 2130 University Dr. S, Fargo, ND 58103.
Randy's University Diner is located at 2130 University Dr. S, Fargo, ND 58103.
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Take a step into nostalgia when you enter this little eatery in Garrison. The red checkerboard tile and at-the-counter seating will make you think of old soda fountains and malt shops. Not only that, but their homestyle cooking will send you to food heaven. Juicy steaks and burgers, crispy chicken, and of course amazing ice cream are all available here - and all of it's good.
Ye Olde Malt Shoppe is located at 72 S Main St., Garrison, ND 58540.
Ye Olde Malt Shoppe is located at 72 S Main St., Garrison, ND 58540.
Jack's Family Restaurant is exactly as advertised: a charming place to stop and eat with the whole family. It isn't fancy or upscale, but it has terrific food and a cozy atmosphere. They are especially known for their famous borscht, a type of beet soup, that you don't want to miss. I know what you're probably thinking... a soup made of beets? No way! But even people who swear they hate beets will like this soup - it's just that good!
Jack's Family Restaurant is located at 1406 W Villard St., Dickinson, ND 58601.
Jack's Family Restaurant is located at 1406 W Villard St., Dickinson, ND 58601.
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Stop by this vintage-style restaurant in Devils Lake for a bite and you won't regret it. The interior is full of neat antiques and there are multiple levels to eat on. With plenty of open tables and a giant menu of awesome choices, you're sure to have a great experience and be ready to come back for more another day.
Old Main Street Cafe is located at 416 4th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301.
Old Main Street Cafe is located at 416 4th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301.
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Although it might not look like much from the outside, Souris River Brewing is not a place to pass up. Not only is this place a microbrewery with plenty of local beers on tap, it also has an entire menu of food options that are as locally sourced as possible. Their beef options like the mouthwatering burgers are made from North Dakota raised, grass-fed cows and their veggies are from local farms. They have tons of sandwich options, steaks, walleye, and so much more. It doesn't get much better than this!
Souris River Brewing is located at 32 3rd St. NE, Minot, ND 58708.
Souris River Brewing is located at 32 3rd St. NE, Minot, ND 58708.
This quaint cafe in the teeny town of Fredonia is all about one of North Dakota's favorite types of food: German. They also are especially great for baked goods, including pies, cakes, and kuchen, of course. It may not be the biggest restaurant in the biggest town, but it sure does have a lovely atmosphere to it and plenty of tables open.
Home Plate Cafe is located at 104 Main St., Fredonia, ND 58440.
Home Plate Cafe is located at 104 Main St., Fredonia, ND 58440.
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The Village Cafe is a little place with big meals. It may not look like a whole lot, but the food is top notch. It has everything you love when it comes to comfort food. Pasta, sandwiches, fried chicken, and even pizza are all available to order here, among the rest of the huge menu. And all of it is absolutely delicious!
Village Cafe is located at 215 Main St., Rolette, ND 58366.
Village Cafe is located at 215 Main St., Rolette, ND 58366.
Where is your favorite place to dine in North Dakota where you’ve never needed a reservation? We’ve got all kinds of spots to eat here, from the quiet places like these to the most famous restaurants in the state that tend to be super busy – and for good reason!
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