My wife and I had dinner and drinks there tonight. Wes, one of the owners, greeted us immediately…read moreupon arrival. We now have a new friend in Mandan! I had the big Powerhouse burger with a side salad. My wife had the egg rolls. Wow, the food is amazing! They have a full bar that's well stocked, for excellent variety! We are already planning our return visit to the Powerhouse Bar & Grill!!

Food was amazing! Our party had burgers, chicken wings and chicken salad. Yum! Bar owner Wes was…read morethe most hospitable! We are from out of state, had traveled all day by motorcycle. Wes kept checking on us and chatted for quite awhile just like we were long time friends. Highly recommend!!

There's just something magical about being on a road trip and eating gas station food - at least…read morethat's the case for me. It's happened time and time again - the most recent being just last month, when on the road finishing out visiting all 50 US States. ND was my 50th. Anyway, while in Bismarck, stopped off at Landers and had a great experience. It was a simple lunch - An Italian sub and a cup of soup. Tossed in chips and a salad too. Getting ahead of myself. It's in the building of a gas station. One side is the convenience store the other is Landers. Counter where your food is made to order and seating. It's not table service - walk up to the counter, order and find a seat. Your food will be brought to you. When you're done, head to register to pay the bill. It's not easy to capture how tasty my meal was with words. But as I've said a countless number of times, if our tastes align, you'll love this place. Everything from the bun, to the soup and chips. I devoured it all leaving the salad for my friend. I especially enjoyed how the sub's ingredients were evenly loaded. Had a taste of it all in every bite. Unlike other experiences where it's all lettuce or the sauce is overpowering. The chips weren't too greasy or salty and the soup was just tied everything together. Obviously I'm not a regular but I know if I lived in the area, I would be and then some. Definitely the duke. If you're in the area, it's definitely a must.

**July 2025: Thursday Afternoon Visit**…read more Look, I know a lot of people will give me a hard time for ranking gas station food five stars, but this store is well deserved. Also the hours are 10am-3pm, which are much shorter than the gas station hours (I only know because I came back the next day lol). The deli has everything made to order so it's as fresh as it gets! I ordered a half sammy and soup combo ($13.99) w/ fountain drink, as well as a salad entree because I couldn't decide what to order. They brought the food to me at the table and quickly realized that it was way too much food. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed it all. The sandwich bread had a nice chew to it and the ratio of all the ingredients were well balanced. As for the soup it was flavorful, not too salty, and just made me feel all warm inside. I really liked the micro greens in the salad as well as the slices of fresh avocado. While it's located inside a gas station, it really acts like an independent deli shop that has a good steady flow of customers. I wish we had a shop like this back home because I would definitely be a regular!

Crab cakes are one of my favorite things. I've eaten them in many, many restaurants all over the…read moreworld. I've bought them from the store and cooked them at home. I've even made my own from scratch with very good results. But I must say: The Walrus blew my mind. Their presentation is absolutely fantastic. The cakes are meaty, just-right-crispy and delicious and they are served perched on a bed of gorgeous greens. The greens are lightly dressed in a lovely vinaigrette and topped with perfectly roasted veggies and feta. YUM! We also ordered the artichoke and spinach dip. Delicious. AND served with plenty of yummy crostini for dipping. So many places skimp on the dippers, and it's always annoying. Not so at The Walrus. Service was prompt, friendly, attentive and efficient. If I'm ever back in Bismarck, I'll be campaigning for a return visit. Until then, I'll be dreaming about those crab cakes.

Service. Execution. Both are the problem. My husband and i used to be recognized and cared for as a…read moreregulars, before Covid. Since we've been less frequent, we've experienced short shrift and mediocre pasta, pizza and other entrees. As a single woman, I had to flag down a waitress or look for myself for condiments, napkin or a refill of water.

My parents and I visited on Wednesday 5/20/2026 around 9:30am, and we ordered inside. The shop was…read morespacious with plenty of seating at the time. The workers were helpful and happy to recommend what to drink/eat, and they seemed to be enjoying their jobs. I ordered the reishi cacao , which is basically a hot chocolate for adults, with adaptogenic mushrooms instead of marshmallows (I didn't feel anything out of the ordinary after drinking it). It was lovely! My parents enjoyed their latte and drip coffee. The prices are great, especially when I don't have to spend $8 on a latte. The only thing I did not appreciate was they didn't post what the prices were in the pastry case (the labels only had what it was, not the price too). All in all, a great experience and a great variety to choose from. I'd like to go back to try their breakfast sandwiches. Accessibility: I appreciate the handicap accessible door, but wasn't able to check the bathrooms. Hours of Operation as of May 2026 M-F : 6am to 4pm Sat : 8am to 4pm Sun : closed

Who knew I'd find some of my favorite beans in North Dakota?! I grab a bag of beans from nearly…read moreevery roastery I visit for the first time. From here I took home bag of lightly roasted Ethiopian beans and made delicious pourovers for a month. I've had many pourovers at this point but these made some of the most memorable cups. During my visit I picked up a medium cold brew (excellent!) and avocado toast (avocado, tomato, sprouts, hemp seeds, chia seeds on multigrain bread​, $6.00). The toast was splendid. I found no browning of the avocado and the tomatoes were fresh. I do think the bread could have been toasted longer. The service was a little awkward. I waited at the counter for a solid three minutes before I finally waved down a couple baristas chatting away. This is fine, I'm a pretty patient person and I will always support building healthy relationships with coworkers. The awkward part was the blank, unresponsive stare I received from one of the girls. Like I was breaking something up. I'll be using the drive-thru if I ever find myself here again.

Mia was a phenomenal server ! Food was excellent, vibes were immaculate !…read more Had the paddle burger, super delicious !

Took an hour and a half to get served. Company event upstairs required the entire kitchen staff,…read moreand diners on the main floor and patio had to wait until the upstairs event was served. This is a real management problem. Don't go if there are upstairs events. Ruined the dinner for us. Nice atmosphere though.

We came to Bismarck, North Dakota for a family reunion. I can remember coming to Bismarck back in…read morethe 80s and 90s to visit my grandmother. According to the restaurant, they have been open for 50 years. I googled the best lunch at in Bismarck and this restaurant topped the list. When we got there, the Line was out the door, but people were saying it's worth it. Country House deli has lots of sandwiches to choose from. We asked some people in line what their favorite sandwich was. I went with the grinder on sourdough and I was not disappointed. This sandwich was delicious the deli meats, the sauces, the bread, all super fresh . It looks like they rotate their soups and if the wild rice soup would've been available I totally would've ordered that because that is not something I can get anywhere outside of North Dakota. The staff are friendly, and the line moves pretty quick. The food comes out relatively fast. I loved my sandwich from here and I wish it was closer because I would probably get sandwiches all the time. We were the table that was cracking up in the back and stayed there until you closed. Thanks for making this a really fun memory for us.

Cute counter service sandwich place touting homemade sandwiches and soups. Hidden in a rather empty…read morestrip mall it's a little hard to find. The inside is very well kept and has plenty of seating. They bring the order to your table. I had a roast beef sandwich and their house beer cheese soup. Like other yelpers, I found the bread very tasty and fresh. The soup was also very good, it was not roux laden as many soups of this style can be. It was light and flavorful. I just wish I had a hunk of that bread to dunk in it. Oh and most importantly, it's Veteran owned!

Sam is an AMAZING bar manager, we had a huge table and she didn't fail to keep up. I will come back…read morejust for her service! Such a beautiful time sitting on the patio with such nice service. :) Chicken Caesar salad was a plus!

Went for a pint w my wife. Staff was friendly. Bright open atmosphere. Went a diff time to outdoor…read morevenue and was decent place. I like the vibe and is worth a visit.

Great cheese buttons every Friday. Delicious Carmel Rolls and dinner rolls. Service is great.read more

The highlight of a visit to Fried's is the service. You feel like you just walked into someone's…read morehome. The servers are super friendly and helpful. The food is also very good, and includes lots of selections from their North Dakota "Germans from Russia" heritage. Cheese buttons, shoop noodles, sausage and kraut, carmel rolls, etc. Portions are also generous, and prices are reasonable. Besides the friendly atmosphere, you can also browse their quirky gift/pawn shop.