Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in North Dakota

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in North Dakota? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Maxwells

4.9

4.9 (920)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Fargo

About the restaurant

Maxwells is no ordinary experience, offering a relaxed environment, adventurous cuisine and professional service ‘with a personality.’ Superior food, drink and celebration are permanent features. With the region’s largest collection of wines, a diverse selection of beers of the world, and premium beverages, Maxwells is an exciting blend of your imagination and our unique casual elegance.

Top review

Hannah

Dined 6 days ago

To start this off, I want to thank Jennifer for making a great dinner even better. My husband and I are both very explorative and she was great in recommending dishes with great drinks to pair. Her energy is contagious! We started with the escargot and scallops, moved to the spinach salad and leek, potato and bacon soup then transitioned to the star of our night, the entrees. I had the lamb and he had the elk. The elk was both of our favorites! It was tender and had enough game to give it a flare but was not overly gamey where it took over the dish. To top it all off, we finished with the lava cake and a port. We will definitely be back again.

Harry's Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1353)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Grand Forks

About the restaurant

Located next to the iconic Empire Theatre, A classic Steakhouse in beautiful downtown Grand Forks! Enjoy perfectly prepared Steaks, Seafood, Chops, and of course; cocktails!

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Erica

Dined 4 days ago

Service was excellent! Would recommend Harrys for a fun night out.

Butterhorn

4.8

4.8 (898)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bismarck

About the restaurant

From-scratch cuisine using Midwestern ingredients with French and Italian techniques. Craft cocktails and great wine selections

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Kristopher

Dined 3 days ago

Made reservations for our 3rd Anniversary, arrived a little early but we were seated right away. The host and staff were very welcoming and provided excellent service throughout. We very much enjoyed our meal and drinks, the food was prepared perfectly! An overall great experience!

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Porter Creek Hardwood Grill

4.6

4.6 (319)

$30 and under

American

Fargo

About the restaurant

In the spirit of wine country, Porter Creek features a fresh contemporary American menu with California-Mediterranean influences. Signature to the brand are fire roasted meats and rustic vegetables from the rotisserie and woodfired oven where temperatures approach 600 degrees.

As a complement to the menu, Porter Creek offers 80+ bottles of wine – 60 of which are featured by the glass, and over 100 premium brands of spirits. Scotch, tequila, bourbon & rye sippers encourage EXPLORE-ation!

Rejoice during the warmer months on this outdoor patio! Whether you’re dining al fresco or enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor bar, a fireplace or water feature is never far away…your oasis in the city!

Inspire, Create, Explore Porter Creek today!

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Nikki

Dined on Nov 11, 2024

Everything was fantastic! Service was outstanding. Our server was amazing. He made great meal recommendations and made sure we were well taken care of.

Crave - Fargo

4.5

4.5 (437)

$30 and under

American

Fargo

About the restaurant

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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KhaledVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had a Saturday night couples dinner. The service was excellent, the sushi was fresh, they accommodated all our requests. Great restaurant, highly recommend.

Granite City Food & Brewery - Fargo

4.3

4.3 (476)

$30 and under

American

Fargo

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar and three dining areas, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and our Flavored Hard Seltzer. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year include The Ukulele, Burning Barn, The Hustle and many more!

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Jackie

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

We showed up at noon and had a great family meal without all the hassle.

Doolittles Woodfire Grill - Fargo

4.4

4.4 (227)

$30 and under

American

Fargo

About the restaurant

Featuring woodfired rotisserie cooking, Doolittles Woodfire Grill is an experience that ignites your senses! Grilling meat over an open flame for a savory wood roasted flavor. The rotation of the rotisserie creates self basting and slow roasting skewers resulting in juicy and succulent meats. Presenting a wine list that would please any connoisseur, Doolittles boasts over 60 wines by the bottle and 30 selections by the glass. The hugely popular ½ price wine by the bottle attracts wine lovers every Monday! The outdoor firepit creates a relaxing setting to wine and dine for any occasion.

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Tasha

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Great food and our server, Daniel, provided fast, friendly service!

40 Steak + Seafood

4.3

4.3 (410)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bismarck

About the restaurant

The menu changes daily. What was caught or harvested yesterday is whats on the menu today. 32 tap beers, over 80 whiskeys and scotches, complete wine list and cocktail menu. Something for everyone.
The 40 steak and seafood has 5 unique dining rooms, all named after different characteristics or industries that make North Dakota a great State. Each room has its own theme with different furniture, fireplaces, ceiling, flooring and artwork giving each room its own unique and different feel.

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Lisa

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Love this place! One of the only dining places in Bismarck that doesn’t sound and feel like a raucous barn!!

Rosewild

4.4

4.4 (589)

$31 to $50

American

Fargo

About the restaurant

Experience the most delicious version of all your favorite things at Rosewild inside Jasper Hotel.
We’re an all-day work-and-play destination serving perfectly prepared cocktails and all-day fare that welcomes you to downtown Fargo. Our culinary program pays homage to the rich flavors of the region, drawing inspiration from local produce and North Dakota traditions. Indulge in innovative twists on beloved classics, celebrating the Midwest culinary heritage. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast, leisurely lunch, or delightful dinner, Rosewild caters to the flavors you’ll love throughout the day.

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David

Dined 1 day ago

Our server Shannon was amazing. She was very helpful and friendly and even graciously went out of her way to help when we asked for our picture taken. The food was delicious and the desert was incredible. The hanger steak was delicious and quite tender, albeit very smokey which I quite enjoyed. The mac and cheese was phenomenal as were the Brussels sprouts (these were very much on the sweet side). For desert we shared the cookies and ice cream, both of which were delicious although the warm molasses cookie was definitely my favorite. Everything came out prepared as requested and in a timely fashion.

Brickhouse Grille

4.2

4.2 (175)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dickinson

About the restaurant

"Fresh. Seasonal Cuisine meets the Chemistry of Cocktails"

With a combination of creative menu options and high-quality service, BrickHouse Grille & B2 Lounge strives to provide you with a fun and sophisticated night out.

Our dinner menu features fresh ingredients of the highest quality, that complement both the seasons and our local area.

Prepared by our Culinary Chef, our cuisine features fresh seafood daily, hand cut aged Angus beef, hand crafted entrees, specialty soups & salads, and many other house favorites.

Our professional and friendly staff is knowledgeable on our menu items, fine wines, specialty drinks, and fine liquors in order to provide you with both personal recommendations and suggestions based on your individual preferences.

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Cheryl

Dined on Oct 26, 2024

The strip steak was tasty but a little tough. The receptionists need to be more friendly, possibly more training. That turned us off from the beginning.

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