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    Luft Rooftop Beer Garden

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Graham K.

    Very cool area. Just off main street, you take the stairs or elevator to the roof. Granted, downtown Bismarck doesn't have a great rooftop view as the city is pretty flat, but the kind of greenhouse vibe of the area, with lots of wood and plants (at least that what it was in the beginning of June when we went there) was different from places we had been before. We went as part of a celebratory restaurant/bar crawl at the suggestion of a local. One of us got the house-made Zima, a cloudy silver drink that is citrusy and refreshing, light on the alcohol. I tried the Mexacale Blue, pineapple flavored tequila, triple sec, blueberry, lime. The chalkboard cocktail menu rotates frequently with bartender and customer input. Cool place to grab drinks, especially in the summer. Didn't eat here so cant speak to the food.

    Maggie B.

    Came by here to grab a drink during our night in Bismarck and was greeted by the beautiful space. The bar area is gorgeous and overlooks the city. Really great spot to have a drink. There were plenty of picnic tables as well as larger tables with chairs and a fire feature around the deck. Had the pineapple cider and wasn't disappointed, worth a stop if you looking to have a couple drinks with some nice views.

    Sarah G.

    Nice hidden gem in Bismarck. Great atmosphere and nice views. The greenery from the plants adds color to the inner part of the bar, and the murals outside add those pops of color. Drinks were very good. I recommend the homemade Xima! The bartender who served us did seem intoxicated and made our drinks rather sloppily. We sat on the outer part of the loft, but were not tended to by the wait staff to see if we wanted another round or food. It was enjoyable again because of the atmosphere and music, but the staff could've been more friendly and attentive.

    Troy S.

    This place was a lot of fun. The atmosphere was wonderful. They it was a bit bro'y, but very unique. The beer selection was great and the drinks were pretty good. The only real issue is that I later found out the owner has some pretty bigoted views. It's sad, because I would have liked to go back.

    Luft in mid February
    Ari S.

    I just love Luft! I appreciate it extra when it's cold and snowy in ND (winter can get you down) and you come here and the sun shines in and you can enjoy the little lights and greenery - it feels like summer. We came when things were super slow, which was nice. We had the place mostly to ourselves. Service was great. I as always got the Livin' on a Pear and it was divine as usual! Just like a cross between a fresh pear and a pear jelly belly! You can't go wrong grabbing a drink here - especially in the middle of winter!

    Awesome bar with really cool atmosphere! Love the greenhouse vibe with all the plants. Outdoor seating with fireplaces are fun. The rooftop opens when it's warm! Best of all, they have a great drink menu. Good selection of beers on tap and fun cocktails too! "Livin on a Pear" is my favorite. If you're feeling extra wild (and brave..) you can try the "Pickle Rick" whiskey and pickle juice concoction, or even try a "Layback Shot" which entails lying back in a retro dentist chair whilst having alcohol poured into your mouth for as long as you can handle. If you're feeling less adventurous, they have a multitude of indoor and outdoor seating options perfect for casual conversation with close friends or a date. Whatever you're looking for in a downtown bar, Luft is a must-see!

    Shera B.

    You have to go here if you're visiting Bismarck! We went later to closing time and it was kind of busy, but we got a small table. It is beautiful inside and the drinks are unique if you're looking to try some different cocktails or IPA's. We will be back next time!

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    Ryan R.

    A beautiful atrium opens up to a great cocktail joint. Along with a view and some good bites makes this spot dangerous.

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    amazing service and amazing drinks! we love piper and make a drinking experience great!

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    Loved the music and ambience. Never would've imagined such a modern place like this in North Dakota

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    Absolutely worth going! Great staff, drinks and superior environment. Feels like something you have in a big city.

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    It's too bad...this is such a great space but they have stupid hours (closed Sunday??!!), and limited on food and drink choices.

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    Real skilled bartenders! Outside seating with fire pits! Great spot and a hidden speakeasy one floor down if you know he secret to get in!

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    9 years ago

    Cute place but very slow and inattentive service and they were out of more than a few beers on tap

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    Huckleberry House - walleye sandwich

    Huckleberry House

    3.9(54 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    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.

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    Broadway Grill & Tavern - The shrimp scampi that was just buttered noodles, which my 2 year old loved.

    Broadway Grill & Tavern

    3.7(82 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Great food, great atmosphere and great customer service. Pricing is very reasonable. Appetizers are…read moreyummy and delicious.

    I had a very upsetting experience at Broadway Grill that I feel others -- especially those with…read morefood allergies or celiac disease -- should be aware of. This happened a while back, but it bothered me so much I still think about it, so I decided to finally write a review. I ordered a gluten-free pasta dish and clearly informed the waitress that I am gluten intolerant (celiac). When the dish was brought out, I noticed a single regular noodle sitting right in the middle of the pasta. It was visibly different from the gluten-free noodles. Thankfully, I spotted it before taking a bite. Cross-contamination is a serious issue for people with celiac disease, and even one noodle can make us very sick. I asked for the dish to be taken back and explained that I was too nervous to reorder it because I didn't want to risk getting sick. Instead, I ordered a simple green side salad and specifically requested no croutons. A few bites into the salad, I found a crouton. At that point, I was extremely upset and honestly tearful. I informed the manager and explained how serious this is for me. I asked for the salad to be removed from my bill, given that it also contained gluten after I clearly requested it not to. They refused. For anyone with celiac disease or a serious gluten intolerance, this was not just an inconvenience -- it was a health risk. The repeated lack of attention to a clearly communicated medical dietary restriction, followed by the refusal to remove the contaminated item from the bill, was deeply disappointing. I hope the restaurant takes food allergies more seriously in the future and improves its kitchen practices and staff training so no one else has to go through this. Since this experience, I have never been back and would recommend others avoid going back to this restaurant.

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