Drinks, hot dogs, service and ambiance are top notch. If you like tiki drinks, you must stop here.read more

A fun new lounge. The decor, tiki theme, character and vibe are great. The owners & bartenders are…read moresuper friendly. The drink menu is really fun and tasty. They have some group drinks options such as their flaming rum barrel.

Outstanding service and the best pizza I ever had! Oh and this beer cheese sauce you eat with a…read morepretzel?!!! I've never had anything like it. No frills. Seemed like a neighborhood bar. Everyone was having fun, including me. Went to Dempsey's 3 nights in a row while visiting my best friend in Fargo.... definitely planning to go back when I visit her again.

Went out for my friends birthday last night and the bartender called my friend a motherf*ucker,…read moreslammed the tray down when we ordered so loud everyone turned and looked, and then refused to give us his name and literally told us to f*uck off. it was actually astounding as we weren't being rude or loud and were tipping 20% so we were definitely confused. later overheard a lady at the bar calling pointing at us and calling us homophobic slurs and the bartender was agreeing with her. It was a male bartender with black framed glasses and a blacked out tattoo sleeve on his arm with spiderwebs on his knuckles. deeply disappointed and made the place feel unsafe, would avoid for any LGBTQ people.

Both locations serve the same great food. Somewhat Americanized but still sticks close to its…read moreGerman roots. The unique sausages are always delicious. I highly recommend the spaetzle Mac and cheese with a chicken apple sausage. Add a beer from the wide selection on tap. Pröst!

Not really a friendly place got a lot of attitude when I was just trying to place an order then…read morewhen my burger came out it was undercooked. The staff could definitely use some training.

My sister and I went here for something different. On Thursdays do you have freshly made in-house…read morepies. And the specialist, tater tot hot dish. You can't get more Midwest in that The hot dish was $10 and the pie was four dollars. Nice open space with plenty of seating. They said Thursday is always their busiest day.

My father's favorite hangout when he was alive! Good place to meet other Norwegians from the…read morecommunity. It has a very homey feeling!

The Toasted Frog- how I love thee! Even if you aren't a pickle fan, you must try the OG fried Gouda…read morepickles. We get them every time! The food never disappoints! Fun atmosphere and some of the best service around. Located in the heart of downtown, you don't want to miss a chance to eat there. Reservations are highly recommended.

Now under new ownership, the Toasted Frog in downtown Fargo is making strides to elevate service…read morestandards and create memorable moments for guests. The culinary creativity of the chef, combined with the passion of quality and experience from the new owner are elevating the experience at this location. Don't worry, there's still plenty of fried pickles and sweet potato fries to go around - but I'd encourage you to stop in and try some new dishes too - your tastebuds will thank you!!

I HIGHLY recommend booking this venue with Mikael, Heather, and the team - they really know how to…read moretake care of their guests. Every single part of the booking experience was efficient and with excellent customer service, top notch and timely communication. If you need to book an event space for your needs, LODO and Sky Prairie are simply a treasure of an experience in Fargo!

First off...I would love to love this rooftop as it's one of one or two in Fargo. Unfortunately,…read morethis time was a HUGE disappointment. If you hire a bartender and your establishment is a bar - make sure the person knows their alcohols and what's in the drinks. At the very least, a good bartender should know if it's gin or vodka in your select menu of cocktails... The waitress was so slow, not snappy or peppy like you'd expect from someone in customer service. It was very frustrating because she would only take one person'd drink order at a time and would leave the table before anyone else could get an order in. My friend said it was painful to ask for anything because he felt like he was being ignored! No water was brought out and food was never ordered because heck, we could barely get a couple of drinks in the hour and half we sat there AND WE WERE NEVER ASKED IF WE WANTED FOOD.... blows my mind. Also, decent mojitos usually have muddled mint...ours weren't even on par with my aunts mojitos. #sad

This place is super cool and I REALLY wanted it to be a homerun. Well, it wasn't. Our order was…read moretaken 10 minutes before brunch was over, yet somehow, we couldn't order off the brunch menu. Kind of annoying. So, with that, I ended up ordering the meatloaf and wish I hadn't. Restaurant meatloaf is never like homemade, and this was no exception. It was trying to hard, and just fell flat on it's face. My wife didn't like her fish, either. Probably a better bar than restaurant, but when you're on vacation you get to try new things! Anyway, I would go here to grab a drink with friends, as the decor was pretty awesome, I just wouldn't shoot for dinner.

Great place to grab a pint and a meal. Bartenders are pleasant. Good selection of bourbon.,read more

Nice little bar, great atmosphere, outstanding service! Close to hotels and shopping. You can watch…read morethe game, play blackjack, or just hang out

Very fun convenient location excellent food great service if your passing by check it outread more

Had lunch here and ate at the bar. Ordered the Totally Slaw Burger and it was quite good. Side of…read moretheir fresh cut fries was a great accompaniment. Have a multitude of craft beers on tap. Inside space of this downtown location is narrow with limited seating, but still a great ambience.

Bartenders are friendly. The beer selection is great. The place itself seemed tiny but it was…read moredefinitely a cool vibe.

There is a specific kind of comfort found in the weight of a heavy wooden door and the gleam of a…read morewell-polished bar. At the Blarney Stone, located within the historic bones of the Hotel Donaldson, the stage is set for a masterclass in the traditional Irish pub experience. It is a space that feels curated rather than accidental--a sanctuary of dark leathers and flickering light that promises an escape from the biting North Dakota wind. The Canvas The location is undeniable. Sitting at the corner of Broadway and 1st Avenue, it occupies the literal and figurative heart of downtown Fargo. Inside, the architecture does the heavy lifting: the high ceilings and segmented seating areas offer a sense of intimacy that is rare in the era of open-concept dining. It is a "big room" that manages to feel like a collection of private snugs, perfectly suited for a long afternoon of market watching through the street-side windows. The Draught and the Plate The selection here is the establishment's strongest suit. With over 30 beers on tap, the menu moves fluidly from the essential Guinness pour to local craft favorites. For those looking for something more fortifying, the whiskey and Scotch collection is arguably the most respectable in the region. * The Fare: The menu is a dependable lineup of "pub grub" with a Celtic leaning. The Irish Nachos--waffle fries topped with a signature "Dublin Dip"--are a crowd favorite, and the Shepherd's Pie offers the kind of starchy, savory warmth one craves in this latitude. The food is decent, hitting the expected marks of a high-end tavern without necessarily aiming for culinary reinvention. The Human Element However, a pub is more than the sum of its architecture and its inventory; it is a living organism fueled by its staff. While the "bones" of the Blarney Stone are magnificent, the soul of the experience currently rests on the shoulders of the team. In a space this grand, the atmosphere requires a certain intentionality from the staff to bridge the gap between "a place to sit" and "a place to be." There are moments when the energy in the room feels dormant, waiting for a spark of hospitality to fully activate the historic surroundings. The difference between a good night and an unforgettable one here often comes down to the engagement of the crew--the small gestures of "pub culture" that make a guest feel like a regular before they've finished their first pint. The Verdict The Blarney Stone has everything it needs to be the definitive crown jewel of Fargo's pub scene: a premier location, a stellar drink list, and a gorgeous interior. It is currently a very good spot that is only a few degrees of "team-driven energy" away from being truly legendary. If the atmosphere can be brought to the level of the architecture, it will be hard to beat.

"Let's walk over rainbows like leprechauns The world would…read morebe one big Blarney stone" (John Lennon) A very cool restaurant with a huge menu, and one of the coolest servers we've had in a while. Jan was a hoot! Funny, personable, and just immensely fun to interact with. Four of us explored downtown Fargo and decided on the Blarneystone Pub for lunch. What a great decision that was. The bartender said we could sit anywhere we wanted to, so we chose a booth on the right side of the dining room right next to a gorgeous mural that covered the wall from floor to ceiling. It was a multi-media piece, with paint, bits of metal and glass, and all sorts of material. The next thing we admired was their deep, deep menu. Many of the listings had Irish accents like Emerald Island Dip, Irish Nachos, Mussels Malone, Pound O'sheamus Fries, Wings O'Malley, Belfast Barnyard, Blarney Dip, Emerald Chicken, Fibbers Fish Sandwich, Irish BLT, Donaldson Burger, Dubliner, Hot Headed Irishman, Smokie O'Leary, Black and Tan Sirloin, Fibber Flanagan's Fish and Chips, Guinness Irish Stew, Kilkenny Cod. And those don't include Corned Beef and Creamed Cabbage and Shephard's Pie! We ordered a Guinness ($7.75), an IPA ($7.75), a Margarita ($7.99), a Strawberry Pecan Salad ($18.99), a Classis Pub Cheeseburger ($16.99), a Taco Salad with Chicken ($17.49), and a Reuben Sandwich ($17.99). The burger and Reuben came with great waffle fries. My Taco Salad was quite delicious. A generous portion of fresh crisp lettuce, seasoned chicken, shredded Jack cheese, pico, jalapenos, a cilantro lime dressing. It was served with salsa and chips. We really enjoyed our visit and Jan's company. Not a bad way to start our visit to Fargo.