The brewery is in a professional building, it has a shared entrance with a bank lobby, that was…read morekind of weird. Free parking. Outdoor seating. They have kind of a swimming pool on the patio, or at least it's a large water feature that looks like a swimming pool, but you can't go in it. I was inside because it was super hot that day. The food looked great, although I did not eat there. I had a flat of beer and all the beers were very good. Friendly service. I said at the bar. Plenty of other seating inside. Stickers and merchandise for sale:

Great brewery! The food is fantastic and the service was great. Ask for Kaydn, He was terrific! I…read morerecommend the pizzas and the wine is spectacular for the price. Great atmosphere outside by the water. Highly recommend.

A very good place and great beer and food! The burnt ends and wings are absolutely awesome! Great…read morebeer selection and service is fantastic! Great atmosphere and axe throwing! Definitely one of the better places in this town!

Laughing Sun -- I guess the joke's on me…read more Went to celebrate Father's Day 2025 at Laughing Sun for some BBQ and a beer. I've been looking for good BBQ in Bismarck, and Laughing Sun has been recommended to me quite a bit. The place itself is really cool -- I love the big, open blues venue atmosphere. Axe throwing is a fun touch, and I appreciate that it's sectioned off so it doesn't distract if you're not into it. The line to order moved quickly, and ordering was smooth with friendly service. I got the 3-meat BBQ plate with brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. For sides, I chose mac and cheese, beans, and kettle chips. My wife ordered a half order of the BBQ nachos and a root beer. I had the Space Probe Blue, a sour -- which I really enjoyed. The ribs were great: served slightly above room temp, tender, and well-seasoned. I'm not a fan of competition-style ribs where you're expected to leave a bite mark, and thankfully these were more tender than that. Not quite "fall-off-the-bone," but a really nice middle ground. The pulled pork was solid -- moist, well-seasoned, and with noticeable smoke flavor. The brisket looked promising with a nice bark and smoke ring. But that's where the positives ended. It was the driest brisket I've ever had -- barely edible. Truly terrible. It looked old, and I'd be shocked if it hadn't been sliced the day before. I was genuinely disappointed. Brisket and burnt ends are my jam, and I just couldn't vibe with it. The "award-winning" mac and cheese was served at room temp and was mid at best. The beans were also served room temp and are supposed to include brisket -- fortunately, mine did not. I'd give the beans a 5/10. The kettle chips, though, were excellent -- crispy, well-seasoned, and easily the best side of the bunch. The BBQ nachos didn't go over well with my wife. Her main issues: the pulled pork was wet and spongy, the pico de gallo was overly watery and made everything soggy, and the use of melted cheese instead of nacho cheese didn't work. In summary: If you're after a great local beer and a fun atmosphere, this could be your spot. But if you're looking for killer BBQ executed with care, maybe do what I'm going to do -- and keep looking.

I was in town for work and wanted something for dinner that wouldn't make me feel terrible, no…read morefried foods, a real meal. It was -17 degrees in and I was able to walk in for dinner. I'm sure this place is usually much busier, but I'm happy I lucked out. The staff were so friendly and attentive from the second you walk in, with such a warm welcome by the host. The restaurant felt cozy and still had plenty of diners despite the cold. I had the beet salad with goat cheese and pecans, and the bison braised short ribs. Both were excellent. I make a similar beet dish at home, so it was nice to have something simple, comforting, and genuinely delicious -- it felt like eating at home. The beef was incredibly tender and fell apart easily with just my fork. I also had the vanilla crème brûlée for dessert. It was pretty good, but it was cold, and I usually prefer it a little warm and smoother. Not quite the cozy dessert I was hoping for. That said, they had a great dessert selection, and I'm excited to come back and try something else.

It's been 18 years since we've been here. Always liked the ambiance of the place. We returned for…read moreour 25th anniversary and was treated well by our server. She was on point with the drinks and serving. Sometimes I did not know she was near until the plate disappeared or the glasses filled. I had the ND bison short ribs and hubby had the walleye. Both delicious. We both chose the dill mash potato. I am thinking that maybe a fondant potato would pair nicely with the bison short ribs but all in all in was a very nice experience for our anniversary. Thank you!

From first look, I was a little worried. It was about as big as my living room. But it ended up…read morebeing kind of cozy and they were doing karaoke which is way fun. The bartender on Saturday night made a much yum vodka red-bull. I didn't really care for the one bathroom they had which was kinda dingy, but they do have this nice outside place with picnic table to sit on. If you want drunk karaoke this is the place.

even though ive been working here for two years, ive been coming here for five. great staff, and…read moregood drinks. you dont need to worry about things getting out of hand without them being taken care of quickly. may be a little hole in the wall, but its just like cheers! if you cant meet a friend [not in a creepy way} in here,.......you will. we are one big fun family. its most liquor/beer bar, but its worth a try!

I toggle between 3 & 4 stars more times than I care to admit. In the end, I decided that, had it…read morenot been for quite a few out of season items being +half off, I would have went straight to 3 stars. Staff were great when we went in, celebrating even our steal of a deal finds with us. The theme, while adorable, didn't make up for the shortage of unique inventory. Aside from the close-out items, we weren't able to locate any selections that were not readily available everywhere else. As such, it falls in the average range. It looks like we'll need to cross the state line to get something new to try. Game on!

One of the downsides to an extended stay in Minnesota is the need to plan liquor store visits: you…read morecan't buy beer or wine elsewhere, and you can't buy it on Sundays. An even bigger downside is when the liquor store's best beer on offer is New Belgium Ranger IPA. Not that there's anything wrong with the Ranger. But that doesn't leave much thrill for the hunt.... So while we survived a steady diet of the Ranger and various low-end, mass-produced California wines (I mean, you can drink almost anything if you're lounging in the sun and have a lake to jump into, right?!), my man and I still needed nightly fortification for our drive back and our nights in hotels. Pulling into Bismarck after two weeks of scarcity, I was thrilled to find Captain Jack's and their relative plethora of selection. Many of my favorite familiar microbreweries (along with lesser-known, more local Midwestern ones) were represented, from six-packs to cases to liters to a wall-full of single bottles. My four-pack of Flying Dog Double Dog Imperial IPA was an excellent choice, and although being without a wine key limited me to screwcaps, nevertheless snagged that old standby, Big House Red. If I ever make the drive again, I'm remembering that Captain Jack's is the place to stop, and stock up!

Very comfortable and clean the restaurant with a very menu and a helpful staff. Two thumbs upread more

I kind of understand the appeal because it's sort of like home cooking. The problem is that my…read moremother wasn't that great a cook. The food was pretty bland. The knoephla soup had a ton of knoephla swimming in sweet cream, but no potato or any other flavor. The only redeeming dish we had was the sour cream apple pie. It's not that any of it was bad... it just wasn't all that great. Although I know people who sear by it, so take my opinion with a pinch of pfeffer. Service was quick, and the server was helpful. The ambiance is VERY small town cafe.

Absolutely loved the coffee and customer service was top notch. Had interactions with 3 different…read moreemployees during my first visit and can't say enough good things about this place, their coffee or their food. Definitely will be back.

Quite possibly one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had in my life. Just outstanding and great…read moreservice as well.

The place is awesome, has a welcoming atmosphere and the drinks are great. I like how the menu…read morechanges seasonally. That said, I am bummed the Mexican hot chocolate with Mezcal they had over Christmas is not available year round. That stuff was addictive. The people behind the bar might seem a bit serious at times, but don't let that fool you. They are super nice.

This isn't your normal bar and they don't have bartenders, they have Mixologists. If you want a…read morespecially drink you can get it here. If you want a beer they don't serve any. Their bourbon selection is sub standard. They do have a small food menu