This restaurant is basically diner food served quickly in a not fancy environment. The food is…read moresuperb simple fare great breakfasts especially their omelettes, any type of sandwich, burger and some German style dishes; I especially love the Cabbage Rolls. It's inexpensive, great servers and open until fairly late. Bismarck is not exactly what I'd consider a " culinary destination ", but I'd come back to this place. What's not to like? Sit down and Eat!

If you are looking for an old style diner vibe with friendly service, Kroll's Diner in Bismarck is…read morea great option. We arrived around 10:00 a.m. on a Saturday and were greeted and seated in less than two minutes. The table was freshly cleaned and the diner smelled great. Our server took our order promptly and the food came out very fast. I ordered the country fried steak and eggs with toast and hashbrowns. To be honest, the meal was hit and miss. The toast was not really toasted and the hashbrowns lacked that essential crispy texture. I am also fairly certain the country fried steak was frozen rather than made in house. That said, I still managed to clean my entire plate, and was full till dinner.

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.

This was really a nice surprise in Bismarck. Being from Texas I'm always skeptical of…read moreMexican/Southwestern restaurants in places far from the "Chilie Belt but this was very very good. We only had the lunch Taco Salads, which were packed with meat and other goodness! ;) The chips were warm and their salsa, while not as spicy as we'd like, was nevertheless very good. Other diner's orders looked fantastic. Really worth a look.

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.

Ok! Here i am foolish is the middle of December going to the middle of North Dakota! Yes, I…read moreknow I left balmy Minnesota for North Dakota. And yes, the weather looked good and turning fast. Well with that little story I did find a nice little gem to eat and drink in Bismarck. And yes, it is callled Walrus. I do not know the story behind Walrus but willing to listen. I had the Cajun Tetrazinni, and it was great with every bite. With the food being great it sure was nice to have the host and my server match the food excellence! Great job! Warning I will be back!!! Thanks Much.

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.

What a wonderful stop upon arriving in Bismarck! We arrived about 30 min before closing time and…read morethey still got us seated, served, and out the door with a carmel roll to-go by close. Super quaint, a staple if you are visiting. All of the food was good and I'm convinced everything on the menu is probably just as good. Being from the south, I doubted finding any proper country diners, but boy was I mistaken. Everything was warm and so comforting in the dishes we ordered. They have German food option and American food (and LOTS of good looking breakfast food). Would highly recommend.

We are visiting from NC, me and my husband found and married each other in this beautiful town, and…read morealways feel nostalgia when we come back to visit. Rockin 50's has always been our favorite. I LOVE the wraps, but I usually get the mini corn dogs, and a root beer float! This place brings out the kid in me, and always is a hit with the whole family. Iv never had bad food or service here, and I'm always so happy to see that my favorite waitress is still working after years of us coming! We met her before we got engaged, and now we have a two year old! My only complaint is they have no changing table in the bathrooms. Oh yea, and they have the BEST Knephola Soup in town!

This is very mediocre food at best. The quality has really went down over the years. Our last visit…read morethe server didn't write down anybody's order and then got things. All messed up. Didn't receive some items. Got the bills all mixed up. It's real basic American food if you don't like a whole lot of seasoning or pizazz this is your place. Nothing over the top.

Food is good old fashioned Americana with a German menu as well. I have never had to send anything…read moreback here, which is amazing. The workers are very kind and friendly.

I believe this is one o the first, if not the original diner as evidenced by the interior. Chrome…read moresteel, booths, the works. I had a skillet breakfast, (meats) which came with cheese topped crispy hash browns, eggs and toast. It was surprisingly good and not your greasy spoon type. Our waitress kept our coffee topped off and overall was a worthwhile stop to have some very good food, (try the German Kuchen)

Had the exploding Pig skillet. Wow. Bring your appetite. Especially if you have the pancakes with…read moreit! Food was delicious. Shawna the server was beyond stellar. She was amazing. Seemed genuinely happy to be taking care of her customers.

Great place for brunch. Food is awesome and the service is spot on. It looks a little rough on the…read moreoutside, but don't judge it by the cover.

The best thing I could ask for after a loooong day of air travel is a classic drive through with an…read moreenormous menu. The Big Boy Original was pretty good although I didn't think the bun in the middle was necessary and took it off after the first bite. The chili cheese fries were insane. The chili came piping hot and drenched the fries. Each bite was heavenly! 10/10

The vibes are off the charts. Very vintage. I don't believe there is indoor seating though. But…read moreeating in your car is a vibe. We got our food very fast and the servers were nice. I got the alpine burger and fries. The burger itself was good, although it tasted and looked a little like they heated it up from frozen. Big still pretty good. They give you gravy to dip your fries in. Maybe I'm partial because my grandparents got engaged at a Big Boy, but it was definitely a fun stop!