7 Country Restaurants In North Dakota That Are So Worth The Trip
North Dakota is full of rural communities and because of that there certainly isn’t a shortage of country cooking out there. These small town restaurants and local favorites cook up fantastic meals in a simple setting that’ll have you reminiscing for the good old days. They might be a bit of a drive to reach, but they are so worth it – and here’s why:
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Gramma Sharon's is as charming as it sounds. It's a restaurant where you can get tasty home cooking, whether that be breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They keep it simple and you'll probably think of an old country store when you see the outside. It doesn't get much better than this country restaurant!
Gramma Sharon's is located at 1501 16th St. W, Williston, ND 58801.
Gramma Sharon's is located at 1501 16th St. W, Williston, ND 58801.
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Doesn't that look good? You could get this or many other things at Joyce's Cafe in Stanley, ND. This delightful little diner has a whole menu of everyone's favorite comfort foods and they're all served up hot, fresh, and delicious.
Joyce's Cafe is located at 118 S Main St., Stanley, ND 58784.
Joyce's Cafe is located at 118 S Main St., Stanley, ND 58784.
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Now that looks like a proper country fried steak and gravy! Outsider's Bar & Grill makes the most scrumptious country cooking that will never fail to fill you up.
Outsider's Bar & Grill is located at 905 3rd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND 58854.
Outsider's Bar & Grill is located at 905 3rd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND 58854.
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You could get a fantastic country breakfast like this at The Grill in Linton, ND. They have so much more to offer, too, so you don't want to miss heading out here and try it.
The Grill is located at 217 S Broadway, Linton, ND 58552.
The Grill is located at 217 S Broadway, Linton, ND 58552.
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It doesn't get much more country living than this. The Pitchfork Steak Fondue is certainly one of the most unique dining experiences you can have in North Dakota. You'll be sitting outdoors with a view of the badlands, eating a steak that was skewered on an actual pitchfork and dipped fondue-style in a huge fryer on a tray. It's surprisingly delicious, and definitely one of a kind! You won't get another experience quite like it anywhere else.
Pitchfork Steak Fondue is located at Chateau Road, Tjaden Terrace, Medora, ND 58645.
Pitchfork Steak Fondue is located at Chateau Road, Tjaden Terrace, Medora, ND 58645.
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If it's got country in the name, you can probably expect some yummy country cooking here. And you'd be right when it comes to the Country Rose Cafe. Try some of their tasty North Dakota dishes like a warm bowl of knoephla, or have some delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner options. They're all good!
Country Rose Cafe is located at 837 E Villard St., Dickinson, ND 58601.
Country Rose Cafe is located at 837 E Villard St., Dickinson, ND 58601.
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Mmm-mm! These maple bacon donuts are good enough to make anyone's mouth water, and this restaurant has so much more to offer, too. The Farmhouse Cafe has a rustic interior and exterior and fantastic dishes anyone visiting the old west town of Medora will love.
The Farmhouse Cafe is located at 300 Pacific Ave., Medora, ND 58645.
The Farmhouse Cafe is located at 300 Pacific Ave., Medora, ND 58645.
Where is your favorite place to get country cooking in the Peace Garden State? The list certainly doesn’t end here. Here are a handful of more places to get some tasty home-cooked meals in North Dakota.
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