My sister who lives in Grand Forks North Dakota is an regular here and took me to this bar several…read moretimes while I was visiting. I really enjoyed the bar. Friendly bartenders and a nice crowd. They were very accommodating too. I really wanted a cosmopolitan in a martini glass (which they don't have on hand), and the manager ran down into the basement and pulled out a martini glass just for me. Next time I'm in Grand Forks, I'm definitely hitting up this bar again!!

So, this was the last stop on a random dive bar adventure that my friend and I went on recently in…read moreGrand Forks. The bartenders were efficient enough, they had a live band playing, but it seemed like everyone knew everyone. It was a bit of an older crowd & my friend and I seemed a bit out of place... normally in bars like this everyone is just kind of whatever, but this place I kinda get the feeling you need to be a regular to feel at home. Bathrooms are actually decent. Not bad to roll through for a drink, but I think I prefer some of the other dives we hit to this one.

Arguably the nicest bar in Grand Forks. I came here with a few friends on a weekend night and…read moredecided to stop by here before we had continued on the rest of our night in the downtown area. This bar is part of the Sky restaurant, which is also arguably the nicest restaurant in town. To get in, you have to go in a building and up the escalator. There was a decent size group of us, but the bar was pretty busy and so we squeezed our group in the couch area. The drinks on the menu are pretty fancy, they have their own unique names, and they have a large variety of their drinks too. The drinks include things from the classics to even hot alcoholic beverages. Overall, it's a pretty decent spot and I think that if you're in Grand Forks, it's worth a stop to see what the town has to offer.

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.

Ordered a bacon cheese burger for pick up. Burnt black bacon, top bun placed at bottom which soaked…read moreup all the condensation and made it unpleasant, and the patty was dry. Disappointed.

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A great lounge!!! They have a huge list of different kinds of martinis here. And I love all of…read morethem. Tho I do have to say the Key Lime Pie is my favorite. They also have this thing called a Fish Bowl, where the take the huge bowl (bigger then your head) and make a massive drink in it. Me and 3 other people shared it. This a great lounge, and one of my favorite lounges in Grand Forks!

Varsity Ice House is officially one of our new go-to spots in Grand Forks!…read more We stopped in on a whim and were seriously impressed. The Bacon Cheeseburger was solid--thick-cut bacon, juicy patty, exactly what you want when you're craving a classic. The sweet potato fries were on point, and the queso fries were dangerously good. One of our favorites of the night was the Firecracker Shrimp--mildly spicy, super flavorful, and honestly way better than we expected from bar food. The whole place has a chill, fun atmosphere, the kind of bar you settle into without even trying. The table next to us ordered wings and they looked incredible... so yes, we're already planning our return trip just for those. Shoutout to Jacob, who closed us out and made sure everything was exactly to our liking. Great service on top of great food = winning combo. Can't wait to go back!

Went to watch UFC, the bartenders always made sure a drink was there and made sure I was token care…read moreof the whole night

The food is good. Chicken wings were crispy on the outside and not salty but just right, tips and…read morereds (beef cubes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, red potatoes w white sauce, garlic bread) which was very good, side salad for $2.50 if you order a meal which was not good bc there was barely any salad and not fresh. The atmosphere is big and fun, there's also a casino. The staff are really sweet and take good care of you. The beef tips are amazing, the Swiss mushrooms burger was good too, the onion rings were crispy, the garlic bread was crispy and garlicky, the red potatoes w white sauce was good! Fun all around including outdoor seating.

There are many reasons that I love Southgate! Love Bingo and Trivia and the Atmosphere! But I had…read morethe worst Brushetta ever here. No Basil. No Balsamic Vinegar. No lettuce. Hard Garlic Tasteless toast. Big round chunks of Mazerella Cheese which was Tasteless. Very disappointing. I didn't know you could ruin Brushetta...

I always love coming to the Loft especially before Sioux hockey games since they offer a free bus…read moreride to the game. Plus their drinks are good prices for what you get. It's a good amount of space with games from arcade games, darts, pool, etc. plus there's lot of seating and I heard the food is decent! Overall love coming here when I visit Grand Forks!

amazing friendly service, cool atmosphere! Recommend for anyone looking for a chill night with…read morefriends

Fun pub to visit on a Wednesday night. On Wednesday they have Bingo. It's free to play and the…read morecrowd makes it a lot of fun. The pub is downstairs in the basement. The bar is fairly large. They offer food from the restaurant across the street. It has a small gambling corner with a few slot machines and one blackjack table. Five stars for a great mid-week experience on a snowy night.

Great Irish pub, with niteclub upstairs. Friendly staff, and good happy hour. Mixed crowd, packed…read moreon the weekends. Best bar in the area.

We ate here, arriving right around 3pm, right at shift change. However, the server leaving got our…read moredrinks and handed us over to our evening server. We ordered 1 each and ordered 2 for both of us. The walleye appetizer looked nice but tasted burned so I'm guessing they just needed to change the frying oil. That was the only subpar dish we had. The stuffed mushrooms were superb! I almost didnt order them but glad hubs talked me Into it. Great choice! The spinach queso was recommended by both servers so we ordered it and it lived up to the recommendation. It was the best spinach queso I've had in my life! Its a MUST order! My husband loved his ahi tuna appetizer but thats all I could get him to say

5 stars for the service every time we've been here! However, the food…read more.... The First time I came to this restaurant after just moving here, it was amazing. Ordered walleye with potatoes au gratin and both were cooked well and tasted great! However, the problem with this place is that it hasn't been consistent. I've ordered the same thing and it was awful. Our most recent visit, we ordered shrimp scampi, potatoes au gratin, and Mac and cheese. The shrimp were sitting in a dish of butter with minced garlic on top of the shrimp.... not cooked in the butter, just laying on the shrimp. The shrimp couldn't be cut with a fork they were so tough. They tasted microwaved. The potatoes I asked to be well done, burnt even. They came out with the cheese not browned and potatoes underneath were cold... not even hot. I politely told our waitress and explained i didn't want to complain. She was amazing and really tried to make it right. She brought us cheesecake that was the best thing I've had there. I really want to give this place another shot, but it's been so inconsistent which is incredibly disappointing.