We had an absolutely wonderful dinner here recently. We were seated outside on the patio with our…read moredog, and able to enjoy the gorgeous sunset while we ate. The ambiance was lovely and warm with the cool evening breeze, light music in the distance and the sparkle of the sunset on the water. The overall vibe does feel a bit bourgeois but not in a bad way. You can tell they know they're very good at what they do. It seemed like most of the people here were regulars. When we first arrived there wasn't anyone at the front of house to greet us and we did have to wander around a bit before finding someone which took longer than expected and was a little awkward. It was also kind of a surprising for an establishment that is obviously sophisticated, however, once we were seated, the service was friendly, attentive and never rushed. The food was absolutely incredible. We had hoped to order the roasted onion fleishkuekle but we were advised that they were out of ingredients to prepare it. I ordered the Hasselhoffs, which were rich, comforting and packed with flavor. My mind kept telling me to eat slow and savor it, but my mouth wanted to gobble it down it was so good. It was like really elevated home cooking. My husband had the Fine Schwein, which was a braised pork dish. It was wonderfully savory and deeply flavored and was beautifully prepared and presented. He really enjoyed. We finished with a kitchen for dessert and everything we ate was outstanding. Despite the small hiccup at the start and the unavailable dish that we were hoping for, this was one of our best dining experiences in a long time. The setting the quality of the food and the overall atmosphere made for a fantastic evening for my husband and I and it is a place we would definitely return to regularly.

tl;dr the service is comically poor and the food falls flat at this riverfront neo-Nordic cocktail…read morebar Bismarck, North Dakota, was named in honor of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, and the population has a strong German and Scandinavian background. So, it seems fitting that one of the most popular restaurants is a German- and Scandinavian-inspired cocktail bar: the Huckleberry House. Part of the Missouri Valley Heritage Alliance's riverfront revival project, the Huckleberry made its debut on the Missouri River in 2022. (The restaurant's name is a reference to Huckleberry Finn, who rafted along the Missouri in the eponymous Mark Twain novel.) Since its opening, the restaurant has become a favorite among locals, and Head Chef Cody Monson was even named a James Beard Award semi-finalist for 2025. The Huckleberry shares a riverfront post-and-beam warehouse with the Lewis and Clark Riverboat ticketing office. The minimalistic decor feels straight out of Ikea. The HVAC is left exposed toward the peaks of the soaring ceilings. The firetruck-red garage door windows and the vibrant houseplants provide the only pops of color against the otherwise whitewashed walls and lightwood furnishings. Half-booths run the length of the restaurant, flanked on either side by trim two-seaters and larger bartop tables. Woven chairs are organized underneath expansive umbrellas on the riverside patio. Soft instrumental is barely audible above the respectful din of chatter. Sunshine through the wide windows leaves the un-air-conditioned dining room feeling uncomfortably balmy. We arrived for weekday dinner, and immediately, the service was palpably poor. The staff declined to seat us in order to "pace the kitchen." Despite the nearly empty house, we weren't seated for 45 minutes, and we were over an hour in before having the opportunity to order. At least we had ample time to thoroughly review the menu beforehand -- or so we thought. Our waitress rattled off items that the kitchen was out of, and it was nearly half the menu. No matter, we quickly adapted and asked for every plate to be brought out as it was completed. Fortunately, this was only a matter of minutes (shorter, even, than the time between being seated and our order being taken). The best dish, surprisingly, was the Hasselhoffs (an elevated take on tater tot hotdish). Although the tater tots were obviously the frozen grocery store variety, they were paired with an eyebrow-raisingly dynamic combination of rich cheese sauce and tangy sauerkraut. The Buttermilk Chicken Schnitzel was passable; the overcooked chicken was at least crispy, and tasty charred cabbage helped cover up the gummy spaetzle egg noodles. The Smorbrod (a traditional open-faced sandwich in rye) had memorable soggy bread; otherwise, the beef and blue cheese were forgettable. The mashed potatoes-esque Curried Pumpkin Knoephla (German dumplings) was heavy on the curry spices and exceedingly light on the pumpkin or knoephla. One member of our party asked if the dish actually did have pumpkin, to which our waitress tried to explain that the pumpkin was kept to a minimum because patrons don't like the flavor of it (I wondered to myself why those pumpkin-hating people would order a dish with "pumpkin" in the name in the first place). Lastly, the Peachy Keen salad was topped with sliced apple instead of peaches; however, our server inexcusably neglected to tell us about this swap until after the salad had hit the table, offering little more than a shrug ("peaches are out of season right now"). In stark contrast to our extended wait for a table, our server was quick to usher us out the door. She slapped a check onto the table before we even finished our meal (without even the cursory mention of dessert). It felt as though the staff were in a hurry to close up early, even though it was just after 8PM. The prices weren't outlandish (the appetizers were all less than $20, and our entree was less than $30), but no dish was worth the price. While the ambitious fare sounded thrilling in theory, it fell flat in practice. And service was laughably unpalatable; I needed a full debrief afterward to believe what I had just experienced. Regrettably, I'd be more likely to recommend McDonald's than the Huckleberry; at least McDonald's won't take 2 hours and $100+ to serve you food that only loosely adheres to the menu description.

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!

Kroll's is a great local diner! We were looking for something with local food for lunch and…read moresomeone recommended Kroll's. It was mid-afternoon, so the place was pretty much empty. We were quickly seated in a comfortable booth and promptly served. We asked for recommendations from our waiter and our food came out quickly. My wife had a soup and I had a dish that was essentially a pastry shell with some beef inside and some french fries. All was very good. Prices were very reasonable. Check it out!

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 Blarney Stone is our favorite pub and restaurant in old downtown Bismark. The atmosphere and…read moreservice is outstanding, they've an excellent selection of beer, along with a well apportioned bar - and then there's their shepherds pie. It's all so very good - and thankfully, they're open late!

Have been here several times w friends and family. They do have gluten free menu which is nice…read more Food is good and unique Irish authentic. Good selection of beer. Nice garage door they open on nice summer evenings. Staff was decent. Atmosphere is like a pub with charm. Overall worth a shot

A WONDERFUL dining experience in Bismarck ND! We were greeted with friendly staff, a beautiful…read morearray of vintage & contemporary Christmas fare, all in a clean & attractive store. Our server Andy was 1st rate, friendly, attentive & professional. I chose the Country Turkey dinner, the Turkey was flavorful, moist with a crispy coasting, the okra was perfectly cooked, delicious green beans have replaced the formerly greasy version, the cranberry sauce was a pleasure to the palate and the cornbread was AMAZING, moist inside with a slightly crispy crust! All washed down with flavorful coffee & crystal clear water. Looking forward to our next visit!

The food tast great. The atmosphere is amazing. The customer service is great. But the corn bred…read morewas kinds bread. But that dosne give it any lower score. In the end. This restaurant is amazing. This place earned its 5 stars

While traveling in Bismarck we decided to go to dinner here at Applebees. Not sure of the…read moreconsistency of different stores and states but I was totally disappointed with the chicken oriental salad I got tonight. I was at an Applebees in Minnesota two weeks ago and the salad was on the 2 for menu and I ended up bringing home half my salad. Not tonight. I ordered off the regular menu and appeared to be one chicken strip cut up on my salad. And the cabbage was a lot of the core of the cabbage. Totally disappointed. I guess it will be awhile before we return to an Applebees.

Order the Beef Nachos they brought it out with no Beef. NO BEEF. Friend order the steak medium. It…read morecame out and looked raw. I've had many good experiences here but today's visit was awful. Won't be coming back for a while.

I had Dickie's cater my Mother's 85th birthday this past weekend. Their food was great as always…read moreand arrived hot, delicious and on time. Amanda has a great team at her restaurant and it shows. Thanks again, Amanda, for helping make this an even better day for our family.

My wife and I have eaten at Dickey's many times and find their BBQ to be extremely consistent. The…read moreway the food is ordered, you can actually see the staff preparing their food. They do so the way I would hope - good portions and CLEAN. You sense care there.

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.

I ordered 2ce from mcdonalds and i ordered a meat patty for my dog and my dog wont eat it 2 times…read moreand the 2nd time, she threw up all over my vehicle! What is in that meat that even makes a dog not eat it and even throw up when she tasted it!!! She also turned her nose up at rhe chicken patty! I don't believe i will be eating at mcdonalds anymore, mcdonalds anywhere! What are they feeding us, selling ro us??? When even a dog wont eat it and gets sick off it!???

We ordered food then went to go pay at the first window, waited there for about 10 minutes--no one…read morewas there, then proceeded to drive to second window. The lady there proceeded to yell us telling us next time please go to first window. We were about to respond with please have someone at next window sometime, but they slam the window in her face. This is why I'm giving it on one view. Please have better customer service thank you. Ray Kroc has better standards this. food was good kinda

Hey, it's an Applebees. The bar tender was very attentive. Some regulars talking politics. Very…read moreamusing. Food was prompt warm and tasty. Can you ask for more from a chain? Atmosphere exactly what you expect.

Negative 50 stars is my rating they scammed me out of 8 bucks plus they gave me food already eatenread more