We came in during lunch. Food was amazing, fresh, and authentic. Service was top notch and…read moreserver/cook was very attentive! As we sat right at the bar and he visited us and cooked right in front of us. Food came out so fast as well. He seemed to have a lot of regulars which told me people love the food and always come back for more.

What a fantastic restaurant! Our takeout order (Bulgogi (spicy ) and Chicken fried rice) were OUT…read moreOF THIS WORLD! Perfectly spiced, so flavorful. Excellent wait staff and friendly chef. Clean/cute space. Highly recommended .

Cute counter service sandwich place touting homemade sandwiches and soups. Hidden in a rather empty…read morestrip mall it's a little hard to find. The inside is very well kept and has plenty of seating. They bring the order to your table. I had a roast beef sandwich and their house beer cheese soup. Like other yelpers, I found the bread very tasty and fresh. The soup was also very good, it was not roux laden as many soups of this style can be. It was light and flavorful. I just wish I had a hunk of that bread to dunk in it. Oh and most importantly, it's Veteran owned!

I will start this review by saying I accidentally found this place while driving around to try to…read morefind something new to eat, and was not disappointed AT ALL! I believe they bake their bread in house, which was a significant plus, and they had some Wonderful options right when you come in the door. The menu is laid out very sensibly, all the sandwiches made sense together, but I decided to go with the classic with the pastrami and Swiss. Dynamite sandwich, every single ingredient tasted fresh, and even though there was a nice little lunch rush, they got me my sandwich very quickly. I also appreciated how clean the entire space looked, and the next time I come for a sandwich, I am definitely going to sit down to eat. The space fees welcoming, the service was pleasant and this is a place I want to be at again!

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.

There's just something magical about being on a road trip and eating gas station food - at least…read morethat's the case for me. It's happened time and time again - the most recent being just last month, when on the road finishing out visiting all 50 US States. ND was my 50th. Anyway, while in Bismarck, stopped off at Landers and had a great experience. It was a simple lunch - An Italian sub and a cup of soup. Tossed in chips and a salad too. Getting ahead of myself. It's in the building of a gas station. One side is the convenience store the other is Landers. Counter where your food is made to order and seating. It's not table service - walk up to the counter, order and find a seat. Your food will be brought to you. When you're done, head to register to pay the bill. It's not easy to capture how tasty my meal was with words. But as I've said a countless number of times, if our tastes align, you'll love this place. Everything from the bun, to the soup and chips. I devoured it all leaving the salad for my friend. I especially enjoyed how the sub's ingredients were evenly loaded. Had a taste of it all in every bite. Unlike other experiences where it's all lettuce or the sauce is overpowering. The chips weren't too greasy or salty and the soup was just tied everything together. Obviously I'm not a regular but I know if I lived in the area, I would be and then some. Definitely the duke. If you're in the area, it's definitely a must.

**July 2025: Thursday Afternoon Visit**…read more Look, I know a lot of people will give me a hard time for ranking gas station food five stars, but this store is well deserved. Also the hours are 10am-3pm, which are much shorter than the gas station hours (I only know because I came back the next day lol). The deli has everything made to order so it's as fresh as it gets! I ordered a half sammy and soup combo ($13.99) w/ fountain drink, as well as a salad entree because I couldn't decide what to order. They brought the food to me at the table and quickly realized that it was way too much food. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed it all. The sandwich bread had a nice chew to it and the ratio of all the ingredients were well balanced. As for the soup it was flavorful, not too salty, and just made me feel all warm inside. I really liked the micro greens in the salad as well as the slices of fresh avocado. While it's located inside a gas station, it really acts like an independent deli shop that has a good steady flow of customers. I wish we had a shop like this back home because I would definitely be a regular!

Sadly, this staple of BIS & legendary caramel roll icon has officially closed (last week) d/t…read moreretirement/ medical issues. Fortunately, Bearscat Bakehouse is accepting their gift certificates, to help ease the transaction (talk about community love) I wish them a long & happy retirement, along with a speedy recovery from surgery.

We went for the caramel rolls, but they were out. Settled for the homemade rhubarb kuchen and ice…read morecream. The kuchen was delicious but because we got there at 11 they were already out of caramel rolls...couldn't give them 5 stars just because of this. I understand they are supposed to be delicious, but I just can't on premise alone. The bathroom is clean...but SUPER SMALL...just be prepared for something the size of an airplane toilet! I was just there a few weeks ago, if it's truly closed permanently that is really sad. There aren't enough of these places left and we need to keep them going!

I will miss you. I wish you and your staff well. Your food was fun, your drinks amazing. Your…read moreservers were friendly. And butterhorns...the best.

Butterhorn is definitely the best restaurant in Bismarck. It's on the Main Street in an old saloon…read morebuilding. The menu offers something for everyone, with soups, salads, pastas, meat and fish choices. We had the fried chicken thighs and a spicy pasta entree. We also had to get the butterhorn rolls, the house speciality, which were good, not great. Service was excellent. Overall a good experience, better than I expected.

The arancini and aioli were amazing. Trout tray was fun. We went for the carbonara. It was ok…read more Service was excellent.

Vanilla iced coffee with oat milk for the win, such a cutie spot. I'd be a regular if we lived hereread more

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.

If you looking for quality excellence and elegant dining, this would be your place! Nice…read moreatmosphere and very tasty food! We also enjoy promotional burgers every Saturday at their bar great service too!

Bismarck, consider yourself lucky to have the closest thing to authentic Thai food in these parts,…read moreand so delicious and fresh! Counter service with quick food coming to you HOT--literally! We ordered a slew of items and enjoyed it all, even our kids were happy as can be! Not much seating area, I'd probably expand on that.

Who knew that the best Thai food I've had this year is in Bismarck ND?…read more The flavors are so fresh and tasty. Walking in past the herb garden suggests the food is handcrafted and yummy. They don't use heavy hand with spice...I ordered a 3 out of 5 and in this location I could have handled a 4. Just a calibration issue. The place is tiny; order at the counter and it is delivered. 5 out of 5!

The highlight of a visit to Fried's is the service. You feel like you just walked into someone's…read morehome. The servers are super friendly and helpful. The food is also very good, and includes lots of selections from their North Dakota "Germans from Russia" heritage. Cheese buttons, shoop noodles, sausage and kraut, carmel rolls, etc. Portions are also generous, and prices are reasonable. Besides the friendly atmosphere, you can also browse their quirky gift/pawn shop.

What a wonderful stop upon arriving in Bismarck! We arrived about 30 min before closing time and…read morethey still got us seated, served, and out the door with a carmel roll to-go by close. Super quaint, a staple if you are visiting. All of the food was good and I'm convinced everything on the menu is probably just as good. Being from the south, I doubted finding any proper country diners, but boy was I mistaken. Everything was warm and so comforting in the dishes we ordered. They have German food option and American food (and LOTS of good looking breakfast food). Would highly recommend.