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    The Ground Round

    3.1 (53 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Soup, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Ryder J.

    Had an amazing experience with my server Nathan he went above and beyond to please his tables workers outta take his lead this is one of the best dining experiences I've had!

    The south of the border burger (8oz). I added bacon for extra.
    Courtney R.

    The service here was okay. Our server was nice, but not as attentive as I am used to. For our table of 6, when we ran out of water we had to ask for more. The burger was an okay basic burger. Mine came with avocado, but I feel as though the avocado wasn't the freshest, as it was brown. And there wasn't much on the burger itself. I ordered the fried cinnamon bread for dessert with ice cream. The picture had an actual scoop, but they give out soft serve. The other people in my group seemed to like their food. I would come back if others in my group wanted to come back.

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    Hello, I am sorry to inform you but I stole one of your amazing big forks. I didn't mean to! But here we are. I was called a sinner for stealing this special fork but I promise you I will bring it back next time I visit! Other than that, the food was grand. 5/5

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    Heidi B.

    Nothing OVERwhelmingly bad or good about this place. The vibe is casual and the service is average. I recommend trying your burger or sandwich on the pretzel roll. Other than that, I sadly don't have a lot more to say. =/

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    Evan G.

    Love the popcorn they serve with unending love. Hate the fact they serve a Caesar salad with bacon bits and black olives on it. Bar area was bit of a mess, but the bartender knew her customers and kept servers' drinks coming - and quickly. Just like Applebee's, you can't give The Ground Round more than 3 stars, because if you do, something's wrong with your culinary tastes. Went here, though, because this was always the best of the "American" chain restaurants in Bismarck. Still is.

    Texas Wrangler salad, no cheese

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    Great service! I was waited on quickly and the food was fantastic. It was clean and the staff was very friendly

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    Still love the service here! Freddie is the best server I've ever had! Very prompt and helpful. 5 stars!

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    Service could have been better. Our server never checked to see if everything was okay which it was not. Other than that the food was good.

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    I met a friend here to relax, have a burger, a couple beers and watch football. The food and service here is always good.

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    Go for the red-spicy beers. You will end up having many of them and a great time!

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    the food me and my family got was flavorless. and the waitress only paid attention to one table rather than all her tables.

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    The Walrus Restaurant

    The Walrus Restaurant

    4.0
    (190 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    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.

    I stopped in to The Walrus on Monday for a quick bite after work. Sat at the bar. Before long every…read moretable and bar stool were taken. Online orders ringing thru on a screen behind the bar. Food- I ordered a Diablo shrimp pasta. It was wonderful. Perfectly cooked linguini. Loved the spice and so many medium-large shrimp. It was loaded. They always serve bread too. It was soft and tasty. I was also happy that the music wasn't loud. It had been a long day and with loud music, everyone has to shout over it to be heard. When I left, the wait line was down the hall. I'm glad I got there early. 5:30-ish.

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    Lucky's 13 Pub

    Lucky's 13 Pub

    3.2
    (83 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    I had an amazing patty melt with a GF bun. Burger was cooked to order. The bun was a bit dry but…read moredidn't ruin the sandwich. Austin's service was excellent. He was on the spot when I needed anything. I recommend here for food and beverages.

    Nice atmosphere here. We were seated by the hostess in a booth with menus and our waiter was by…read moreshortly with a bowl of popcorn. Our waiter was excellent. The hostess mentioned it was taco tuesday. I didn't see anything on the menu about tacos so I looked up their website where it's listed. I ordered birria beef tacos and was surprised by what I received. Not sure if this is common to this area or a Lucky's interpretation: cheese is melted onto the outside of a flour shell, birria meat is placed mid-shell w/crema over top. It was tasty. Just very confusing because that isn't what I think of when I think Taco. Overtired and very confused and our waiter really handled it so well. Aside from my taco turmoil my Caeser salad was very tasty and fresh. My dining companion had a half Reuben and chili. The Reuben also was different from our accustomed 'build'. Shredded meat was mixed with dressing (vs thin sliced with saurkraut on top and thousand island dressing as a condiment). We are so far away from home we have no idea is this the ND way? Or the chef's interpretation? No worries. This is a knife and fork sandwich for sure. The chili is topped with Frito cornchips and cheese melted over all. A filling meal. This is a family friendly restaurant with a huge bar and a fun vibe. TV's all around and a few slot games in the bar. There is an actual changing table in the ladies room for diapering. Private parking lot.

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    Hallway to restrooms at back of restaurant
    Birria "tacos" w/cheese melted to the outside, meat & crema inside.
    Birria "tacos" w/cheese melted to the outside, meat & crema inside.
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    Anima Cucina

    Anima Cucina

    4.3
    (99 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Great breakfast and service. I had the hash with pouched eggs, delish. Very good drip coffee tooread more

    Anima Cucina is such a cute spot in Bismarck. I was greeted right away and seated promptly, and the…read moreservice throughout the meal was warm, friendly, and attentive. For a small restaurant, they also have an impressive wine selection. We started with the garlic bread, hot olives, and meatballs -- all of which were flavorful, balanced, and absolutely delicious. For entrées, our table had the breaded walleye, the Bolognese pasta, and the Porchetta. The walleye and Bolognese were outstanding, but unfortunately the Porchetta was a big letdown. The skin was chewy rather than crisp, with a thick layer of unrendered fat beneath it, and most concerning, it still had visible pig hair. I was expecting the classic combination of crackling skin, melting fat, and tender pork, but instead it was oddly undercooked on the outside, dry inside, and after biting into hair, I really lost my appetite for it. We finished with tiramisu and a torte, and both desserts were excellent -- a strong way to end the meal. Overall, Anima Cucina has a lot going for it: charming atmosphere, friendly staff, great starters, and standout entrées (other than the Porchetta). I'd happily return for the appetizers, pasta, fish, and desserts, but I'd avoid the Porchetta based on my experience.

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    $17 Charcuterie Board is a great deal!
    $17 Charcuterie Board is a great deal!
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    Broadway Grill & Tavern

    Broadway Grill & Tavern

    3.7
    (83 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Grilled chicken pesto sandwich was very tasty & I would order it again. The fries were very good…read moreas well. Service was just right & fast. All around win.

    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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    Bistro 1100

    Bistro 1100

    3.8
    (84 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Last night was my first and probably last visit to Bistro 1100. The vibe inside is a stuck in the…read morepast retro feel. Not unlike when grandma decorated her house in 1973 and never changed a thing. It is not bad or anything, it is just maybe not a great backdrop for poorly executed over priced food. Service was great, like most places in Bismarck, people are friendly. I love that. Saturday night around 6:30 there was no wait and we got to a table right away. Drinks were good, but the fresh bread they brought out was great! We started with the bone marrow appetizer, we liked it. It could have used a bit more seasoning and would have greatly benefited from a lemon wedge to balance the richness. I ordered the New York strip with Jack Daniels peppercorn sauce, and this is where the real problems started. The steak was way overcooked and under seasoned. The sauce had almost no flavor at all. The chewy peppercorns were the most entertaining part of the whole dish. I had planned to just eat it and not make a fuss; however, our server noticed the steak was overdone and offered to get me a new one. I said sure, thanks. No more than five minutes he pops back with a new steak. He told us that this one was ready but the other order was waiting on their pasta so they would fire a new one for the other table. I cut into the new one and it was more overdone than the first one. Now we have a bit of a situation and I felt somehow it was my place to solve it. I agreed to eat the new bad steak, so the other table could get one and we were both not having dinner. Quite the kerfuffle, when I had intended to just eat the first steak. When it was all said and done, I ate about half the new steak and a quarter of the first one, so it is not like I went hungry. The server came back and explained they were having some technical issues with kitchen thermometers and that he was going to take some of the price of the steak off our ticket. I feel this was a mistake. A gift card to give them another try or comping the whole steak would have been more appropriate. In all fairness though, the broken thermometer was not at fault for flavorless sauce, or the in seasoned steak.

    We had a lovely dinner as a family celebrating my birthday while staying in Bismarck. The service…read moreis quite friendly, as are most of the people in North Dakota. The ambiance is that of a traditional upscale restaurant, with (most) patrons dressing in their Sunday best. Our kids enjoyed their food off the kids menu. We ordered a lobster bisque, Caesar salad, and crab cakes for starters. The lobster bisque was very, very bland--even for me! And I never add salt to anything, not even to most of my cooking lol! My husband was dousing it constantly. Unfortunately, even with all the added salt, it was tasteless. The crab cakes were ok, and the Caesar salad was standard. I ordered the pecan-crusted walleye for myself--it seemed a bit overcooked and I ended up eating only half. We tried chocolate cake for dessert and it was also just ok, a bit dry and also bland, surprisingly. I hate to give this place a lower rating because it's hard enough as it is to come by a fanciful restaurant in such a small town. They're trying, but need to step it up in the taste & preparation department.

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    Walleye
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    The Ground Round - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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