Came here on a Friday when it was packed because of the UND game. It is definitely a dive bar, so…read morekeep that in mind with your expectations. The crowd was mostly younger, but it felt like everyone was comfortable and just there to have a good time. We ordered a pizza and jalapeño poppers. The poppers were a miss, there were not many, and the flavor just was not great. The pizza though was solid, and their Friday deal for an extra large at 14 dollars was a nice surprise. They also have a good selection of beers and mixed drinks. Service was rough at first. Our server forgot our ranch and drinks a couple of times, but once another server jumped in to help, things got better. If you are looking for a laid back dive bar with decent food and cheap pizza deals, Joe Blacks is not bad especially if you are already in the area for a game.

I have visited this bar both on bar crawl nights and on a Sunday afternoon to watch UND hockey…read more Both times are very different, but unique! This bar is a classic spot to end a night out for the college kids, and is not busy before 10pm. By 1am, this bar is packed. Sundays are super empty and only locals were present to watch the game!

Always busy. I like this place. They have some cool menu items. There is a wait for a table but you…read morecan self seat in the bar area. Really good servers. Nice polite and hard working. Cool bar type atmosphere with tons of beers on tap. I got the Walley deep fried which was outstanding. We also had the speedway chips were good and the steak and shrimp which did not disappoint. Steak was good and sidewinders. Shrimp were big also. They had a ton of menu options and variety.

I've eaten there 4 different times the only dish that was good was the Rib Eye. The rest not good…read moreand the Spareribs were TERRIBLE! coleslaw didn't even taste like coleslaw, and I had 2 other people try it and they agreed horrible! The waitresses three different ones and you had to wave them down each time you needed something. service sucked Will I go there again nope!

I went to check this place out since I had won a gift certificate on the radio. Maybe it was my…read morefault for ordering the burger special $5 & .50 for cheese. But what a blasé burger and nothing but burger, cheese and bun and about 10 fries. Oh and 4 little pickle slices but i hate pickles so they don't count. Lol The young man waiter/bartender asked how everything was. I said my burger was very blasé and I was surprised there wasn't anything else on there. His response-what did you expect from a $5 burger. Wrong answer. I have had many great burger specials over the year and if you get the special right it usually means the rest of your menu is good. My hubby had the beef tips. He thought they were really good. I thought the Worcester sauce was a little overwhelming. Not sure if they have comedy still here?

Wonderful relaxing atmosphere. The staff is friendly. Nice space. They have nightly specials and is…read morea large lounge area located in the Ramada Inn.

Very nice atmosphere and beautiful building. The fried pickles and cheese curds were great. The…read morekids steak was cooked perfectly and my daughter couldn't get enough of it. My wife's pasta was so tasty and my walleye was excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant. Darcy was amazing!

Went here multiple times and loved it but then had a terrible experience. The cheese curds and…read morefried pickles were raw. We sent them back and got them redone and they were still raw. Because we got a new order they made us pay for them. My mom and I both got burgers and both of them were so salty that we had stomach aches after 2-3 bites and couldn't eat it. They did comp those at least. Also the fries were cold and soggy and the ranch was somehow gross. My grandma got the reuben and it says it was bland. Overall it was $60 and I left hungry and nauseous.

As someone who grew up in the Forks, I am so grateful to have this dining option when I visit home…read more The steak is phenomenal and the service is first class. Make a reservation online and you'll quickly be seated in a suitable accommodation. I have never experienced such a welcoming atmosphere in the Forks. Thank you, Helix.

Helix is great for small groups - make sure you make a reservation!! They fill up quick! Even if…read moreyou are a party of 2 (and the bar is full) it's best to make a reservation! They have good apps, the specials are hit/miss. We don't drink alcohol but they make an excellent Roy Rodgers. I do wish they would make more ND friendly dishes...aka not spicy...but overall we do love going out here!

Wow! What a great little find off the interstate. I enjoyed the Sicilian sandwich as their lunch…read morespecial. It was so flavorful and on a very soft ciabatta bread, served with FRESH cut fries (enjoyed with a homemade siracha ranch) Service was also friendly and was a nice experience overall!

I gotta tell my brothers and sisters here about a decent feed trough that is situated in the little…read moretown of Buxton, North Dakota. Now, Buxton ain't but a couple of families bigger than 300 population. It's one of the smaller towns that hugs the I-29 corridor between Fargo and Grand Forks. The thing about these tiny Dakota towns is that if you're prospectin' for some vittles, you can strike gold more times than not. Buxton got itself a little gold rush goin' with the BarN & Grill. Buxton's BarN & Grill is a conspicuous fixture along that downtown street called Broadway. Just like Buxton's sister city of Manhattan, you are bound to find digs that'll set your appetite right on ol' Broadway. It may come as a surprise to some city slickers that the BarN & Grill got itself a country motif that makes it look like a red barn. It's a level-headed decision as the red barn is quite visible from many places in town. Diagonal parking'll keep you hitchin' up your ride like the ol' days. Dust off your boots and pull up a stool. Immediately noticeable inside the BarN & Grill is the sheer size of this stately saloon. I suspect every resident of Buxton could fit inside. I envision live music, a dance floor, and smorgasbord offerings... I'd make another trip for that! My trusty sidekick and I sauntered in off the dusty trail to grab a bite. There was a solo tapper keeping the drinks flowin' and he moved like a man on a mission. He pulled us a couple teetotaller specials and threw a couple gazettes at us. I was pleased to see that the prices were right in line with expectations. I decided to set up with some jalapeno poppers and the Haystack quarter-pounder with waffle fries. My buddy settled on a burger with a little more kick. I gotta tell ya... what I got was pleasantly not exactly what I ordered. I got the Haystack, but ol' cookie, in the kitchen, musta peeked out the door and seen a couple healthy lookin' appetites, cuz he pattied up a couple burgers that had to been north o'clock of the 1/3rd pound. He knows his grill, too. That hash slinger wasn't wearing wet boots, that's for sure. My burger came out with a crispy brown outside and a top-tier, 5-star Michelin medium inside. Add to that the hash browns as golden as any prospector could dream of. I cannot see anyone being disappointed at BarN & Grill as long as that mess hall master is spinnin' spatulas! C'mon! The service was great, the food was great, the price was great. All in all, The BarN & Grill was a great find. A delicious, custom grilled burger delivered hot and sizzlin' with a generous side of tater and a drink PLUS the IRS cut in exchange for a Hamilton with a pocket of change? Not too many places can hook an Hombre up for such a reasonable tab. Listen, when you find a place that does it like the BarN & Grill, you gotta keep your charitabilities in range, got it? This place don't ask you to pony up too much of your daily pannings. If you found yourself in any other saloon, you'd be peelin' off an additional rail-splitter for the same grub. BarN & Grill got a runner whose heart is for the cowboy. Do this guy a solid and drop a couple extra flakes in his sluice. Buxton is a classic small town and the residents need a bolsterin'. If you feel like rounding up to your regular dinner budget, you are goona be a hero to the people who tend the fires, c'mon! If you can afford to play, you can afford to pay. Show 'em some love! Be awesome! "Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself" - Unknown

Our family was camping at nearby Larimore Dam and decided to pop into Willy's for a quick dinner…read more We were met with a warm welcome and were impressed with the food selection, daily specials, and taste/quality. We planning on having breakfast at Willy's next time!

Great local place to grab beer and either burgers or sandwiches. They have great specials and bingo…read moresome nights. Tots with tot sauce is the way to go.