This restaurant is located in the historical hotel rough riders where I was staying. Apparently it's also the best restaurant in town. We didn't have a reservation so we were seated in the bar area table which I don't mind. There's only one bartender working in that whole area but he was very efficient. We told him that we had the Medora musical in an hour, he got our order in and had our dishes out at no time. We got to finish within an hour. The food is phenomenal, I had a the bison shank, it a huge chunk of meat, it falls apart. Really good portion for the price you pay, the food also comes with a salad or lobster bisque, the lobster bisque is really delicious. Highly recommend to get that option. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Lobster bisque comes with the main - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

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Stopped by for an adult beverage. Tried some off the bar menu: Ember Of A Rose and Lemon Thyme Late Night. Both were good. Cory was tending bar and was fun to talk to. He made us a fun drink to sample. Wish we would have had more time to sit at the bar...I think Cory would have made some awesome drinks to try! read more

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This establishment is quite lovely. Decor 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Restrooms 5/5 Menu 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Staff 5/5 read more

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This was a Great exit to our day spent hiking and driving around in Theodore Roosevelt national Park. We saw many bison in the park. We also enjoyed the prairie dog towns. We started with delicious old fashions. They had a small but acceptable wine selection. read more

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We make Theodores' Dining Room in Medora, ND part of our stop on our trip from Minnesota to Montana. We have stopped here multiple times. The food is delicious and the service is fantastic! Already looking forward to our next stop! read more

Service was top notch. The food was very good with the exception of my Osso Bucco being overly salty. The Walleye, while it doesn't look that great in my picture, was excellent! Ambiance is outstanding. Even when the restaurant is full, you can easily carry on a conversation with your fellow diners. Word of caution: They don't take reservations, so go early if you are planning to go to the Musical. One of the fun things about Theodore's (and Medora in general), is that they recruit young people from all over the world. So the hostess who seats you may be from Poland, your server from Romania, and the bartender from Bulgaria. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Walleye - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

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Best Bar and Drink ever. We were traveling through and happened to go out to have a drink while staying in Medora ND. Donnie, the bartender, is the most professional, crafty and fun bartender we've ever encountered. We have traveled all over the country and have been to many many bars but we had the most pleasant experience with Donnie. He has made us Lemon Drop, Old fashioned, Apple Martini, Orange Cream Martini and all of them are incredible. It's really like a magic. He can make any drink and they are best of the best. They are not like a regular drink you order at other bars. They are really fresh and special. He makes the bar a happy place for everyone. It's like all the strangers at the bar ended up became good friends. He has a way with drinks and people. We came here two days in a row. We stayed there for a long time just because it was such a good time. Thank you, Donnie. We will come back next time we get to the area 100%! read more

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If you are a couple or a pair of couples it is fairly easy to walk in and get a table. The wait staff here is welcoming and attentive, and the food was solid. I had the blackened Salmon and my wife the chicken breast. Both were moist and were sitting on rice and mashed potatoes respectively. The asparagus was perfectly cooked but the green beans could have been frozen... (supposed to come with asparagus, did they run out? No explanation given). We both felt our meats were a little over salted but that could just be personal preference. Over all a nice experience in a small town. read more

Brussels were very good. Bison osso bucco was delicious. Good wine list, great service. Open table said it was fully booked but we got a table when we showed up. read more

We went there for the Easter Brunch Buffet. I was sadly disappointed after spending $47.30! We got there at 10:45 so it wasn't that we were towards the end of serving. The food that they were serving was cold for the most part. The eggs, ham, and the casserole, plus the sausage were barely warm. We went last year also and great memories. I don't know if we'll ever go back. read more

The food is phenomenal, especially their steaks! Jessie our server was absolutely the best, made our dining experience memorable. To bad we won't be back for awhile but when we do come back this will be our destination spot foe a great meal. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Basil Hayden Manhattan - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

Braised bison Benedict-OMG! So delish. Bison was tender and flavorful and the hollandaise just enhanced it! Pancakes and eggs were run of the mill but there was honey, jam, peanut butter and real butter, yummy. Dining room rich and comfy. BUT, THE TEDDY WARE IS GONE! THE DISHES USED TO BE COWBOYISH EITHER ROUGH RIDER DESISNS. SO DISAPPOINTING IT US GONE! read more

We were not very impressed with the food for the price. I had a beef tenderloin that was overcooked and very salty. My husband had a ribeye. It was good but nothing special. Great service but a significant wait time to be seated. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Beef tenderloin and Ribeye - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

I really loved this place, food was amazing, staff was super friendly and detailed oriented, I would recommend this place.

Yarema is an amazing bartender. Drinks were rich and complemented dinner. Me and my husband were visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park all day and were looking for a good steakhouse for dinner. This place exceeded our expectations. From salad to desert we were impressed. We never eat out because we cook well and my husband makes the best drinks. We had Bison Osso Bucco, Pork belly, Lobster soup and it was delicious. We enjoyed the conversation with educated, friendly Yarema and amazing drinks. read more

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Extremely pretentious. Average food at outrageous prices. The room is nice. The service is below average.

Theodore's is an excellent restaurant with very good, courteous service. Had breakfast there while in a business trip in Medora. The ambience is superb and my waitress was very nice. We chatted and she was an excellent server. read more

The food was good but not awesome considering the high prices. The duck confit looked suspiciously like a chicken leg, and the Brussels sprouts app was a little soggy. Service was great, though. read more

We were spending several days visiting the National Park at the end of June and I wasn't expecting much since the dining options in town are fairly limited. We were very pleasantly suprised with our experience with Theodore's Dining Room. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait about 30-minutes, but we spent the time enjoying a cocktail in the bar. Dinner was outstanding! There were 4 of us and we enjoyed a Ribeye steak, T-Bone steak, Bison Osso Bucco, and Shrimp & Scallops. The service was absolutely outstanding as well. This is about the finest dining you'll get in Medora and I recommend it highly! Sorry I didn't take pictures. read more

Delicious, surprisingly good for this remote location. Lobster bisque was delicate and flavorful. The Iberico pork chop had rich and subtle flavors, an abundance of salt that amplified the flavors, and perfectly done potatoes and beets accompanying it. Service was friendly and attentive, dinner served on warmed plates, and decor was warm and dark including period pressed-tin ceilings giving a nice retro feel. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Iberico ham pork chop - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

Quick shout out to the bartender here. I didn't get his name, but hands down the best cocktails I've ever had. He told us he lives in his RV and goes from place to place depending upon the season. Makes his own menu that changes daily and it is off the charts. So a note to all of the high end resorts and clubs out there looking to get the best of the best, he is in Medora for the summer, give him a look. Now... for the restaurant itself... not good at all. We tried a few appetizers and a few menu items, garbage all around. Rare French fries, soggy Brussels sprouts, lukewarm lobster bisque, awful elk/shrimp pasta (way too salty and the shrimp may have gone bad on its way to North Dakota). This is not fine dining, not even close. I don't know what's up with the people giving such rave reviews about this place, but if you've ever eaten anywhere above the level of Arby's, you'll be struggling to stomach just about anything in here or anywhere else in Medora. read more

Phenomenal service and exceptional dining. Don't miss a chance for breakfast! The decor and atmosphere is so calming and elegant. A must-go if you're in Medora. read more

This review is for breakfast only. My wife and I thought the breakfast was excellent. Denver omelette was spot on, just the right amount of cheese. Breakfast potatoes were cooked to perfection. Fruit bowl was fresh and delicious. Only complaint was the toast was dry and not buttered. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

When I travel, I like to balance casual dining (by which I mean diners, has stations and various dives) with more upscale dining experiences where I actually shower and dress up. Though casual clothing is 100% welcome, this restaurant, I'm the lobby of the hotel, is first class all the way. My fellow diners and I each ordered Walleye or the Osso Bucco. The Osso Bucco was incredible. It was tender, extremely well seasoned and flavorful and just the perfect balance of fatty goodness. It came on a bed of mashed potatoes that soaked up the delicious sauce. It came with a delicious lobster bisque. The Walleye was heavenly. It melted like butter in your mouth and was served atop small squares of crispy on the outside, tender on the inside potatoes. A light sauce with just a hint of lemon dressed the plate and it was exceptional. Our waiter, from Bulgaria, was an expert at the art of fine dining service. He made every good thing we experienced that much better. He was polite, efficient, professional and made excellent recommendations. Restaurant management I'm restaurants everywhere could take a lesson from this young man on how to operate in the front of the house. Overall, a 5 star experience! read more

Great dining experience. Service and food were excellent. The lobster bisque was a great start to the meal. The bison osso bucco was the star of the show, and was a flavorfully rich dish - the meat was really brought out by the horseradish creme and roasted garlic potatoes. The creme brûlée was a good finish to an overall great meal. Would recommend going here if you are in the area and looking for great cuisine. read more

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I have mixed feelings about my experience at Theodores. Server was nice, my steak was very good although $52. Salad and lobster bisque were ok at best. The atmosphere felt pretty dead and overall is was just an ok experience. I would go back if there was no other place, but Boots Bar and Grill was actually much better and half the price. read more

Wow! The food was awesome. Portions are huge. Service was phenomenal. Ambiance was perfect. Highly recommend for breakfast

The atmosphere, the food, the beverages and the service were outstanding. The best we've had on our 10 day trip in the badlands.

The atmosphere within the Rough Riders Hotel awesome. Service was stellar and the unusual dishes were tasty and well prepared. The bison osso was tender and served up like a steak with a delicious brown gravy. It was so tender that I think it was prepared like a pot roast, not sure? It was good! read more

Food was fabulous, and servers were exceptional. Enough left over from our meal for another serving the next day. Really pretty facility.

If you're in Medora, you will hear about Theodore's. Really great fine dining in the Rough Riders Hotel. There is a great little bar attached, and at the time we went, had a very jovial bartender, who kept us entertained. The service can be slow at times, but it is worth the wait. Great breakfast, as well. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

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I had the T bone steak . Full of gristle and salty. Don't waste $52 on this . My wife had the walleye and it was dry and bland.

Best French dip sandwich I've ever had in my entire life, bar none! I have go back to North Dakota just for that.

We ate dinner here at the bar our first night in town and it was great! Donnie the bartender put on one heck of a show and made the best mule I had ever tried! I had the chorizo soup and bison for dinner and it was superb! read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Huckleberry Mule - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

I have eaten at the finest steakhouses in the country and I was completely blown away by the steak I had at Theodores. I was in town to visit the National Park and wanted a nice dinner and a local recommended it. Was by myself so I ate at the bar. Steak was cooked perfectly on a bed of mashed potatoes with green beans. The steak melted in my mouth. To compliment my meal, I enjoyed a selection of incredible bourbon based drinks mixed by the bartender to compliment my meal. The time and detail put into making an Old Fashioned was stunning. I judge my Old Fashionds by comparing them to what I get in Wisconsin and this was also the best I have ever had. I live in Las Vegas and when people ask me for the best meal I have ever had I tell them it is Theodores. I will be driving through North Dakota again just to eat there! read more

Probably the fanciest restaurant in Medora though the child at the next table banging his Thomas toy into the plate needed to be stopped. Other than that, the white tablecloths and linen napkins were a nice touch. I don't know if my waiter's accent was real or fake, but it did add a certain je ne sais quoi to my meal. A list of steaks (beef and bison) on the menu and some fish dishes. I'm not sure who's going to be choosing salmon in North Dakota, but sure. My eye was caught by the Bison Osso Bucco and so that's what I ordered. The Caesar salad that proceeded my meal was fine, though the croutons didn't seem hand made and I don't know why there was a wedge of tomato on there. The bread rolls were tasty and I think someone was aiming for the cheddar biscuits you might get at Olive Garden. And then my main course arrived. I was impressed. Big pieces of roasted bison in a rich brown gravy, served on top of mashed potatoes that I think were hand mashed and string beans that were just al dente. The meat was very tasty and there was a very good portion here. Totally worth the higher cost, unless steaks cooked in oil using pitchforks is your thing. read more

Theodores’ Dining Room - Theodores is in the Rough Riders Hotel - New American Near Me - Medora, North Dakota

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Good food and wonderful service. The wait staff was very helpful with my selection in the food portions or wonderful also

This is just a very cool place! Madora is a quaint little tourist town in western North Dakota, so I was surprised this place was open in the middle of November. We had a very good meal, with great service and outstanding ambience! The prices were a little high, but I think it was well worth it! Highly recommended! (It should be noted they cut back on their operating hours in the off-season so I would recommend calling ahead before you stop by.) read more

Wow! What a treat! Starting with the lovely building itself. Classy yet rustic. I came based on the reviews for the ate salad, and was not disappointed. We started with the brussels sprouts, which were fantastic! I had the seasonal Barry Mule cocktail, which was delicious! I also added a bowl of the lobster bisque, which was very delicious. Something about one of the spices didn't agree with me and caused me to choke a lot so my husband finished it for me. Weird! But it was very delicious. Husband had the elk sausage and shrimp dish which was delicious. We finished the dinner with the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream. Highly recommend! read more

The service was amazing, the bartender makes a great lemon drop and the clam chowder was really good! It was very convenient that it was attached to the hotel we were staying in. read more