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.

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.

We had a super fun and delicious time here!…read more My filet was delicious. I was really happy they could accommodate gluten free. I also loved my huckleberry daiquiri. Our chef was super fun and our server was so polite. We were sat quickly and the food was finished cooking in an appropriate amount of time.

Awesome sushi and the hibachi is delicious. Love their bentos as well. Great atmosphere. The server…read morewas very nice; her compliments made my girlfriend's day. A little spendy but worth it to splurge on occasion!

One of the best evenings I have had in a while was here at Fogao Gaucho in Bismarck!! This was the…read morefirst time I went and I will definitely go back again. The service was top notch and the food was awesome!! I can't believe how good the pineapple was. Wowza!! What topped it off was the manager himself came and served us a flaming Carajillo drink. He really put on a show as he created the drink in front of our eyes, including lighting it on fire, and it tasted superb. I recommend you ask for it when you go. 100% recommend!!

Had dinner here with my son and daughter for Father's Day. The overall experience was great!! Their…read moresalad bar was fantastic. Everything was fresh. I particularly liked the variety of cheeses however do t go crazy on the salad bar because the food you will be getting will satisfy your appetite. There are 19 different meats that get carved at your table. Some of the servings, like the Fillet or the Pacania, you have to ask for. We asked several times before we got any. Our waitress was amazing. It was fairly busy but she was very attentive. The restaurant appears clean and welcoming. For my wife and I our bill was $180. We both had one drink and the meal. Be aware that they add an 18% gratuity and charge 4% to run your card. Overall it was a great experience you should try to satisfy your carnivorous appetite.

This place is amazing! The food is delicious and fresh. The service fantastic. Ask for Ali, she is…read moredelightful and knowledgeable about the menu. They did a great job converting a Bismarck staple into a new hip restaurant. I will stop here every trip!

The ramen was the most wonderful flavor and texture I have ever had. The pork belly was perfectly…read morecooked, the noodles were tender, and the broth well seasoned. The two women, one running the cash register and the other who is a server, were both beautiful, kind, and friendly. The restaurant is new, nicely appointed with themed paper flags attached to a string that ran along one side of the restaurant. It was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this place.

I had a wonderful experience at the stadium. My huge family came here to gather before a wedding,…read moreand we were able to all fit in the patio easily. They have a great selection of beer and food. The cheese curds and chicken bacon ranch pizza were amazing. The best part of our visit was the service. The servers were constantly running around making sure we had everything we needed. Overall this is a great spot for large gatherings.

Stopped in while staying in town and went to the lodge side. Was greeted by a server and she was…read morefriendly and got me my drink. Then the bartender came in and he was dressed like he just woke up and his personality was so off putting. He had zero customer service skills, treated the servers terrible, literally wouldn't even look at them. I was there for about an hour or so and he never once greeted me while sitting at the bar directly across from him. I travel a lot and am out to eat for food and drinks multiple times a week and haven't witnessed this ever. I literally had to leave it was like being a paying patron was a bother to him. It wasn't busy either. I was so confused, if you hate your job so much find a different one. And management should really find a different face to your patrons on the bar. The name for the bartender on the ticket was James C. Do better. The venue was really nice though. I went to the other side at The Stadium side and it was the polar opposite, friendly, polite, attentive and offered food suggestions. A very pleasant experience.

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.

Mia was a phenomenal server ! Food was excellent, vibes were immaculate !…read more Had the paddle burger, super delicious !

Good - View and Staff…read more Bad- Food is sub par, wait tines are terrible . But in fairness i think they were having kitchen staffing problems, 1hr to get seated, and another hour to get food. . Better luck next time !