Great people great food. Affordable prices beautiful scenery. Gourmet steak dinner under 20…read morebucks.

Sadly, this was my first food service establishment experience in Bismarck, ND and boy, I was…read moredisappointed. Going to the "highly recommended for "new-in-towners" The Drink, I was expecting something a little more hip and put together. Other than the company I kept, it had a long way to go before it was a "to go to place"! Location: a 15-20 minute drive from anywhere in Bismarck. Decor: sports/martini/lake harbor bar?? Clearly, they have no idea who they want to be when they grow up and it showed. The upside was the they have a patio and it has a so-so view of a small harbor for boats, but they were playing 50 Cent's "Get Rich of Die Trying" CD and had a toothless bartender...what??? It's clean and has highly vaulted ceilings, but.... geez, what an airball. Food: popcorn, THAT'S IT. So I drive all the way across town to have a drink and a snack before dinner, and I'm presented with popcorn and a cheap martini? The cheap martini was good, but if I want to have another, I have to hail a cab because there's no way I'm driving all the way across town when the cops run rampant! Service: there were all of, hmmmm.... maybe 8 people in the entire place, including the 2 bartenders, and our server is running around the place with her head cut off, toothless and all and I just, ugh, not a great experience. The Drink has a long way to go before they get even one more star...

Service at Black Lions is great and they treat you like family. Hats off to the cooks, they are the…read moresilent rockstars of Black Lions!!!!

Amazing all around. I'm a bit of a "she's likes it - she repeats it" kind of gal. Mediterranean…read morealllll the way! Man would I love to see some chicken schwarma .. I mean that's for me not something that's missing. Although.. wouldn't it be

My wife and I had dinner and drinks there tonight. Wes, one of the owners, greeted us immediately…read moreupon arrival. We now have a new friend in Mandan! I had the big Powerhouse burger with a side salad. My wife had the egg rolls. Wow, the food is amazing! They have a full bar that's well stocked, for excellent variety! We are already planning our return visit to the Powerhouse Bar & Grill!!

Food was amazing! Our party had burgers, chicken wings and chicken salad. Yum! Bar owner Wes was…read morethe most hospitable! We are from out of state, had traveled all day by motorcycle. Wes kept checking on us and chatted for quite awhile just like we were long time friends. Highly recommend!!

Prompt, friendly service. Try the burger w portobello mushroom-divine!!! Very clean & wonderful…read moreatmosphere. Excellent French fries. Would definitely recommend.

I mean how can one even rate blue cheese crumbles on a burger? It's always going to be tastEEE…read moreunless the beef is from .. not here... Had an epic time with the bartender she said "I got you" more than a few and I knew she did! Maybe it's the California in me .. maybe it is the untrusting Russian in me .. either way .. she had me and recommended this burger I had. 25 stars for the burger. Minus a star for not giving out the playlist! Come on bruh! Give it out. Sets the ambience and lets our feet jam to the beet!

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.

Nice little place. Liquor store on one side and bar on the other. Also have a drive thru that you…read morecan get coffee, Fraps, and liquor. The liquor store has a little of anything you need. The bar has local tap beers and domestic. If you want high end bourbon pours they have a great selection. The bar is small with a friendly atmosphere.

Great service. Amazing customer service .Always greeted with a friendly hello and a smile.read more