Wow, what an amazing cocktail bar in Bismarck! It really has great ambience with the bar seating…read moreand lounge chair's scattered throughout the bar. Their cocktails are delicious and they keep the menu fresh by switching it up every few months while still keeping the classics. The mixologists know what they are doing, are very patient, and do a great job of explaining the cocktails to ensure you get what you're looking for. What a great addition to downtown Bismarck! We will absolutely be back!

This is hands down the best craft cocktail bar in Bismarck. The ambiance is really cozy and…read moreinviting. You enter an unpretentious door and go downstairs to the lounge. Smooth jazz music surrounds you as you sit on one of the four overstuffed couchs. If you're not lucky enough to snag a couch or a comfy chair, there are also half a dozen bar height tables, and 10 cushy seats at the bar. The drinks are really creative, as are the "glasses." The Tubby Taft gives a whole new meaning to the term "bathtub" gin. They don't have any food options but you can order/bring in food from either Nara Ramen or The Firepit both located above Oscar's. Service was almost instantaneous and really friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is also available in the same lot as Nara and the Firepit.

Honestly one of the coolest bar or speak easy i have been in the nation. Sadly i sat at the door…read morefor a bit to figure it out. The staff was very friendly. Atmosphere was steam pink and a bit dark but i liked it. The drinks were top level. Prices were high but this place is an experience. High recommend. for a unique drink, try the one with the numbing berry.

This is a great cool spot. Every city needs a speakeasy. Bartender fantastic. Cool drinks. Gosh I…read morelove these kinds of finds.

The food is great here if you get an opportunity to order food. They are very short on staff…read moresometimes they're open sometimes they're not. I had the southwest eggrolls and they were phenomenal. One of my friends had the wings. Those were phenomenal, but the bartender also has to cook so if you need a drink in between, then you have to go over to the other side, which is the hobo room and ask that gal to make you a drink or if you wanna punch in food, you have to go next-door to order it, which didn't make any sense to me. It is what it is. Everybody seems to be short on staff.

So first time here and got the recommendation from a local! Just opened in December of 2018 and…read morefirst thing I noticed is the trendy inside and kitchen tigh up front! I like it! I also noticed the over 130 types of bourbon and whiskey on the wall and 16 taps on hand if mostly craft beers! I sat at the bar where Chris was bartending and the service was excellent! He made food and drink recommendations and were hits! I had the hot Italian beef and I have to say it was a big portion and packed with flavor! The hand cut fries were also excellent! I wanted to try the wings as the person sitting next to me had them and they looked good! All meat is cured in house giving it that extra touch! To see more pictures of this place and others go to Kam Finds Food page on Facebook and Instagram and join the foodie community!

Just visiting Bismarck one night as we were traveling through. Loved the Reuben sandwich and the…read moreIrish stew. The corned beef hash is excellent too. So good we had to go back for more for more Irish stew before leaving town! And the Magner's Pear is one of the best ciders we've had.

We sat at the bar that has comfy chairs with backs, but had to turn around to see the World Cup…read morematch and the Knicks win the 2026 NBA playoffs, as they have a beautiful wood shelving unit behind the bar. Our bartender was kind and helpful. I had a tasty old-fashioned while my hubby had a cucumber mule. The cucumber pioneer vodka used in the mule is very tasty, and we had a vodka soda with it as our second round. For dinner, we had a coleslaw-like salad with chicken on it. We had the chicken in the dragon, so Everything sauce, as it has the least amount of heat, and we enjoyed it. We recommend getting ranch and honey mustard as they are both excellent dressings. We also ordered the nachos, but I would not recommend them. The arrangement and quality of the toppings were not up to our standards. I am a nacho lover, and I ate like two of them because I could barely make any perfect bites.

Went here to get a drink and also ordered quesadilla app. Food was ok but we said light on…read morejalapeños and the cook was heavy handed anyway. Drinks were good. Atmosphere was a bit more sports bar but backroom was loaded w peeps so must be liked. Decent place.

Definitely a five star, with Michelle as the bar tender! Love the burgers here, the fries are not…read morebad either.

A very good place and great beer and food! The burnt ends and wings are absolutely awesome! Great…read morebeer selection and service is fantastic! Great atmosphere and axe throwing! Definitely one of the better places in this town!

Laughing Sun -- I guess the joke's on me…read more Went to celebrate Father's Day 2025 at Laughing Sun for some BBQ and a beer. I've been looking for good BBQ in Bismarck, and Laughing Sun has been recommended to me quite a bit. The place itself is really cool -- I love the big, open blues venue atmosphere. Axe throwing is a fun touch, and I appreciate that it's sectioned off so it doesn't distract if you're not into it. The line to order moved quickly, and ordering was smooth with friendly service. I got the 3-meat BBQ plate with brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. For sides, I chose mac and cheese, beans, and kettle chips. My wife ordered a half order of the BBQ nachos and a root beer. I had the Space Probe Blue, a sour -- which I really enjoyed. The ribs were great: served slightly above room temp, tender, and well-seasoned. I'm not a fan of competition-style ribs where you're expected to leave a bite mark, and thankfully these were more tender than that. Not quite "fall-off-the-bone," but a really nice middle ground. The pulled pork was solid -- moist, well-seasoned, and with noticeable smoke flavor. The brisket looked promising with a nice bark and smoke ring. But that's where the positives ended. It was the driest brisket I've ever had -- barely edible. Truly terrible. It looked old, and I'd be shocked if it hadn't been sliced the day before. I was genuinely disappointed. Brisket and burnt ends are my jam, and I just couldn't vibe with it. The "award-winning" mac and cheese was served at room temp and was mid at best. The beans were also served room temp and are supposed to include brisket -- fortunately, mine did not. I'd give the beans a 5/10. The kettle chips, though, were excellent -- crispy, well-seasoned, and easily the best side of the bunch. The BBQ nachos didn't go over well with my wife. Her main issues: the pulled pork was wet and spongy, the pico de gallo was overly watery and made everything soggy, and the use of melted cheese instead of nacho cheese didn't work. In summary: If you're after a great local beer and a fun atmosphere, this could be your spot. But if you're looking for killer BBQ executed with care, maybe do what I'm going to do -- and keep looking.

I love the simplicity of this spot. Burgers and beer. The menu is simple, the venue small, but it…read moreis always good for what they do.

Wow. Wondered in off the street and got the Hatchback Burger. The sauce on the burger was…read moreincredible and I'm not even big on sauces. The inside is somewhat small but courtyard was well shaded in the evening. The staff was quick despite being relatively busy on a Friday night. Great experience. Well worth it.

Shakers on 3rd is a cocktail bar that is simultaneously upscale and affordable. I was chatting with…read morethe bartender who summed it up as, "We want to be something for everyone." I noticed that their clientele included young people, middle aged people, and retirees. They have a traditional bar, high tables, low tables and comfy couches outside. They also have an upstairs area that they can open on weekends, but it wasn't busy enough on a Monday night to be open. Which brings me to one big advantage Shakers has: while lots of bars and restaurants have a dark night, they are open every day. Service was very friendly, and their menu specializes in martinis, they have several cocktail options available, as well as a full page of wine options. They don't have food, but you can bring in anything from the outside, and The Fire Pit is right next door if you like Bar-B-Que. The cocktails we had were well made, and delivered with a smile.