Top Fargo Restaurants: Must-Visit Delights
Nestled in the heart of the Upper Midwest, Fargo boasts a vibrant culinary scene that mirrors its diverse community. From cozy diners serving up hearty American fare to innovative eateries offering a twist on global cuisine, Fargo’s restaurants are a gastronome's delight. Whether you're in the mood for the comfort of homemade pasta or the adventure of fusion flavors, Fargo’s dining landscape promises an experience that tantalizes the taste buds and warms the soul.
Pounds
4.4
(1055)
Retro hangout offering original burgers & other bites, plus local craft beers & specialty cocktails.
Reviews:
The new location was very unique, and I loved the design inside. But the food went downhill. My burger was a double patty and very thin, yet they managed to undercook them. The flavor was not there at all. My friend ordered a sandwich that used to come on a potato style bun, and instead, it came out on a burger bun, and we were told they don't get that other bun anymore. It kind of downgraded the look and flavor. Was very disappointed.
Julie Brittian
I liked the old location but there's more space in the new building. Lots of interesting & fun things to look at.The food is always tasty & terrific cocktails. I didn't take any photos of the bathroom area but it's pretty cool & creative.
Michael Lyon
Ordered wings and the everything Mac and cheese. Wings were hard and dry. The buffalo and blue cheese dressing were also not great. Their ranch dressing was pretty good. The Mac and cheese was also low in the moisture department. Definitely not what I was expecting from the reviews. If I lived here I wouldn't go back.
john mccarty
I absolutely love this place but for some reason when the moved locations they decided to get rid of my favorite dish. I would go in at least once a month and order the cheese fries with pulled pork added. These were the best fries in town in my personal opinion, but sadly they got rid of them. All the food here is amazing!! Ended up going with the Blaze It burger and Parmesan truffle fries.
Corey Skeldum
First time very good Poutine BLT burger Mac-n-cheese were all great. No pick of the poutine… tasted to good and forgot. Need to go back and try a few other things
Jason Triplett (Trip)
6 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Beer & fish company
4.7
(853)
Airy venue with a nautical vibe & a patio offering casual seafood dishes, an oyster bar & cocktails.
Reviews:
The food was good, definitely recommend the bang bang shrimp as an app. The lobster tacos I tasted more tortilla than I did lobster and I wish they were served with something else other than tortilla chips. We also got the fish and chips which were alright. I noticed every table was served complimentary bread except for us. So were or were we not supposed to get bread?? I kept waiting for it but we never got it. Our server was ok but didn’t seem very social or like she wanted to be there. We love the atmosphere though the restaurant was very cute and there is a parking garage right next door with affordable prices. I would definitely revisit and would like to try other menu items also
Kandace Christenson
Chic modern diner serving mostly fish meals in the centre of this vibrant city. First class service - thank you Cole - attentive and very personable. Nicely prepared fish and chips, although one portion of halibut was a little stale. Great beers and an extensive drinks list.
Stuart Smith
Our waitress was friendly & helpful. They were busy but we did get our drinks/dinner in a decent amount of time. Everything we had was hot & delicious. (We wish there were GF options however) Our only complaint is that we had a difficult time deciding what to order, so I guess we'll be back! 🤓
Michael Lyon
Great place to go for seafood and drinks! We went during happy hour. Raw or chargrilled oysters were $2 each and tall draft beers (they were giant) were $5. I appreciated the feeling of being outdoors with the big open screened-in windows. The restaurant was a bit tricky to find; you have to park on the street and then walk down Roberts Alley.
Nicki Haverstock
I highly recommend it. Let's start with the parking. There is no front parking due to it being in the alleyway. But it will be worth the short walk. We parked on one of the side streets. Our waiter was attentive, and our food was amazing 👏. We had the oysters on ice, my husband had the lobster roll, and I had the halibut with the scallop potato.
joy secrest
230 Roberts Alley, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Cowboy jacks
4
(550)
Reviews:
Food came out nice and hot. Waitress was very attentive to us as well. I gave a 4* on the food for a few reasons: kids chicken strips were over cooked, very hard to eat. My friends buffalo wrap was nice and fresh, lettuce was crunchy, chicken was hot. Waitress offered the grilled chicken instead of breaded chicken that was listed on the menu. The wrap had a really large amount of buffalo sauce on it, it wasn’t really edible. My brisket sandwich was similar. I didn’t realize it would come with the BBQ sauce slathered in the torn up brisket pieces, that was something just from inexperience of ordering from here. Friend and I swapped food, I used a napkin to get the excess buffalo sauce off and then added a lot of ranch. The appetizers and sides were really good, my friends enjoyed their craft beer!
Chelsea Klein
Always great food and staff. also one of the few places your allowed to smoke on the upstairs patio. Can turn a bit into a college bar during the weekend but that can be fun too.
Jaxxon Axxess
This is a fun downtown bar and grill with a western and Dakota vibe. I love going here for lunch when I'm downtown Fargo. The service was as usual very personable and prompt, friendly too. I had a taco wrap and it more than exceeded my expectations with very fresh ingredients and a soft yummy tortilla. I would have liked better salsa though. Overall, I really like this place and sitting at outside patio tables nice views of the Fargo Depot and Broadway. However one patio umbrella did blow off a table they may want sturdier table umbrellas for Fargo winds.
Colette Erck
We were there for over two hours, mostly waiting for food, our checks, and to pay. The restaurant was not super busy, and there seemed to be a good number of staff. We went for a late lunch during the Fargo Street Fair on 7/14/23. Again, it wasn't busy, so not sure why the wait times were so long. Clean place and good food though.
Coby Ringgenberg
Update after today's visit: We stopped for lunch today and can say that the food has improved dramatically since the opening last Fall. We ordered multiple meals and all were prepared well and served hot. On the flip side, the fish tacos and chicken wrap seemed light on the meat / protein portion and all of the dishes were on the bland side for our tastes (we like some spice). The spicy breaded cauliflower appetizer was the exception...it had a nice peppery flavor and we all really enjoyed it! We all agreed that the best part of the meal was what came last...the Truffle dessert, as it was delicious! A hard shell of delicious chocolate over chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream on the side. You definitely will want to end your meal with this treat! The newly remodeled facility looked great, the beer tasted good and the $2 Monday Sloppy Jack special was delicious. The good news stopped there though, starting with the popcorn machine being empty and being told that"we ran out of popcorn". My wife's steak bites were barely warm at best and my dry-rub chicken wings were small and dried out / overcooked. They definitely still seem to be working through some initial / opening issues on the food side, so you might want to give it a few weeks before giving it a try. Given that the menu prices were a little towards the high side (see picture), I expected more. If you found this review to be helpful for you, please click on 'Like'.
Todd B. (The Food and Drink Guy)
506 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Mango's | mexican and american grill
4.6
(3201)
Wide-ranging Mexican fare, American staples & margaritas served in a casual, family-owned eatery.
Reviews:
Chips and Salsa were good but the Salsa could have been a bit thicker in my opinion and the soft chicken tacos tasted like they were just seasoned with the same flavor as the Salsa but the chicken was cooked tender and I still enjoyed it! Service was pretty fast but it was just two tacos.... lol. 😋
Anthony Davis
The food arrived VERY fast. I think it was maybe 10 minutes max. It was delicious and we all walked away full and happy. The total time in the restaurant was about 25 minutes. Definitely recommend going here if you are in the area.
David Walker
Heard a lot of hype about this place from my coworkers and decided to give it a try. I ate here for lunch sad to say it didn't meet my expectations. The food, customer service, and atmosphere were ok. The menu is fairly priced, nothing too crazy. I had a glass of chablis chardonnay and it was alright. Overall, a bit underwhelming but I'd still recommend anyone to give them a try.
KiNGDOM PHiLL
Back in town for graduation. Met friends at mangos. I feel mangos is the best overall Mexican restaurant in the area. The senior menu is always affordable and just a little less in volume which meets our appetites. Friendly helpful wait staff. I see they close at 8pm now.
Roberto Hendy
If you’re in town in Fargo, this place is a must for lunch. Nothing can beat their lunch special. Steak fajitas, massive portion, the picture doesn’t do it Justice. Two margaritas, and endless chips and salsa for $22. I’d highly recommend ordering a side of pico, mild kick to it, great for someone like me that can’t physically do spicy anymore. So get that pico and mix it with their house salsa for the chips, and you’ll thank me. The flavor profile of the food is absolutely authentic, nothing Tex Mex about it. The atmosphere and service were top notch. And the food, it comes out hot and fast, so don’t even think about touching your plate once it’s served. Fantastic restaurant, sad that I have to come back to Fargo to experience it again. With I had one locally.
Ali Soheilian
2901 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
India palace super casual restaurant
4.7
(1397)
Relaxed Indian eatery offering classic spiced-to-order dishes, plus imported beer & wine.
Reviews:
Great authentic foods and great service! We just dropped by for supper today and it was worth the drive! We are very used to Punjab cuisine and this place did not disappoint. The owner and every staff were so kind, attentive and polite. Thank you all, and Harpaul! Very nice to meet you! We will be coming back ☺️
Nissel Buringrud
this is my absolute favorite place in fargo now. i ordered over the phone, super easy and quick. when we came in, the man helping us had so much hospitality, it was great. got home, food was still hot and tasted amazing! you get decent sized portions, i couldn’t finish all of it, so now i have leftovers!🤤 thank you guys so much!
Ezra Johnson
Ordered through uber eats. Food was good, but there was no way these small portions were worth $20.00 and $6 Edit: Could've saved $4. As in these small portions are worth $22 before taxes. Yeah, so I looked this up. The restaurant raised their prices per item delivered to cover what uber eats charges them. I get that, but like I stated those small samples aren't worth the original price.
James Harper
Great food and wonderful service. The atmosphere is very casual. If you are in the West Fargo, North Dakota area, and you want some Indian food, I will recommend this restaurant.
Samuel Joyner
Wow. This is definitely the best Indian restaurant in North Dakota, if not the best Asian restaurant. Their "super casual" demeanor makes it easy on the customer and the food comes out within minutes of ordering it (not an exaggeration). Their mango Lassi and juice are fresh from the mango. Their butter chicken is extremely good. And finally, their chicken Tikka kabob is the best! Everything was tender, their garlic nann is plentiful, and the owner's son is super polite. If you're on the fence about restaurants, come here.
Bluenito
5050 13th Ave S #3, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Luna fargo
4.7
(408)
Casual eatery with New American fare such as risotto & organic beef, plus coffee & a cheese counter.
Reviews:
Decided to stop here on my way to North Dakota due to the recommendations. Empty during lunch on a weekday. Interior is very basic and unassuming. Small menu that appears to rotate frequently is easy to navigate. The food was good, fresh and filling, but didn't quit hit the flavor profile that the description was going for.
Faux
Decided to try since everyone raved about the food. Called to make a reservation, and when we got there, they didn't have it and sort of juggled around it. Was not a great experience with that. The food was very tasty but not hot. And a few items were undercooked. My broccoli was still pretty raw, and the potatoes were a little hard still. But besides that, the flavor was spot on! I will go back and I hope it's a little better experience! The peanut butter pudding was phenomenal!
Julie Brittian
This place is a hidden gem! So unassuming on the outside, but they serve up seriously gourmet food on the inside. My dad passed out from how good the food was... just kidding. Perfectly-sized portions that allow you to really enjoy the local produce. Our server was fantastic as well, and even got in on our joke photo. Can't recommend Luna enough!!
Bristol Hough
I went in for coffee because I love the coffee there and ended up ordering lunch. I had a cheese plate with amazing cheeses and many breads, nuts and dried fruits. I had a mushroom risotto with kale and a perfectly poached egg on top. The mushroom risotto was so flavorful and every bite tasted good. And of course I had a nice big mug of Americano coffee. I also had a white chocolate mousse dessert. So a lot of food for a coffee stop lol. I'm such a foodie and it was lunch time the place was busy, crowded and I liked that had people all around me but restaurant has a really nice atmosphere and it just made it more friendly to be there hearing so many people. There is a deli counter up front that sells cheeses and I believe they sell some of highest quality cheese in the area. But I didn't buy cheese as I was already over budget but not under fed or not satisfied. It was a treat myself lunch but very delicious. This place is a nice bistro on University in summer they have outdoor seating. Usually I just get coffee......but some mid day fine dining was fun and chased away some of my winter won't ever end stress.
Colette Erck
Holy! First time ever at this place. The air and environment was pretty casual, but food implies fine dining and an intimate experience. Food was flavourful and delicious. The gnocchi melted in our mouth. I couldn't get the pop overs eaten fast enough. Service was great. Em and the counter guy were very attentive to us and very welcoming. I will 100% be going back. :3
Heather Lindberg
1545 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Gp's greek kitchen
4.9
(660)
Chilled-out eatery offering up gyros, pita bowls & Greek salads in a pared-back space.
Reviews:
I'm glad Google Reviews is around so restaurants like this can get the attention they deserve! Excellent customer service, and the food is on point. I ordered the Old Fashioned gyro and also had their homemade chicken soup. Both were great! Easy to recommend this place. If you're reading this trying to decide where to eat in Fargo...stop scrolling and head here. 🙂
Josh Fryman
My husband & I and his parents visited the place today for lunch. The place was highly recommended to us. So we made a plan to meet for lunch here. The prices are incredibly good for the amount of food you’re getting. The woman who served us was excellent. This is a family owned business. We make it a point to support local small businesses. Not sure if our gracious server was a family member. She was so awesome that just her treatment of the guests gives us plenty good reason to keep coming back. Lots of food for your hard earned bucks. They even offered a complimentary on the house meatball tomato soup!! Yum!! Everyone loved it!! We didn’t expect that. I was so humbled by their graciousness. My husband and I had the old fashioned GP gyros. He had beef and lamb and I had chicken. They were huge. All 4 of us came out of there with a full stomach. We will be returning often as as a treat. Thank you everyone at GP’s Greek Kitchen.
Raquel
Got a gp gyro and it was huge. Great flavor and could easily feed two people. My only complaint was i felt tomatoes could have been cut smaller. Baklava for dessert was excellent not dry like most are around here.
David Maxfield
We had never been here before, but we are definitely going back! We had keftedes for a starter, avgolemono soup, chicken santorini and a gyro platter. I should say, we ORDERED those items, because the keftedes and avgolemono soup were so delicious and satisfying that we got full before our entrees came. We were raving to each other about the keftedes and pita bread - so tasty, hot and fresh! When our avgolemono soup came, we took a few spoonfuls and my girlfriend looked up from her soup and said to me, obviously very pleased, "This is homemade!" I said "I know, right!?" It was so good! The homemade soup was an unexpected but very pleasant surprise for both of us. We were so full just from eating half of the keftedes, all of the pita and all of the soup, that I had to go back up to the counter and request that our entrees be bagged up to go. We were so full and satisfied that we couldn't eat another bite. About an hour ago, even though I was still not hungry, I just had to try the chicken santorini, because I knew that if it was anything like the appetizers and soup, it was going to be delicious. It was. I'm so full that I can't even TRY the gyro platter yet. I'm eagerly awaiting lunch time tomorrow when we're going to have the gyro platter. I think we can eat for a couple of days just on the things we didn't finish at the restaurant. The portions are VERY generous - too generous in my opinion. I'm stuffed ( and very satisfied)! I think the best thing about this restaurant, besides the fact that the food is delicious, is the fact that the food is cooked to order. Because it is cooked to order, you can expect to wait a bit, but I promise you it will be worth the wait! If you're in a big hurry, then go to one of those fast-food restaurants (so-called) and stuff yourself on the swill they sell. If you've got just a little more time, then by all means treat yourself by going here and ordering REAL, DELICIOUS food!
Doug Conway
I had consistently heard great things about this place, but I had never gone for a meal. I’ve been missing out. Seeing the menu and prices, I figured they were a little high at first. But as we all know, costs have been going up, and small businesses have been getting pounded. Anyway…after getting the food, the price point is actually pretty great. Fantastic quality. Fantastic flavor. Massive portion. And it’s family-owned. Oh…and order ahead is a great option as well.
Brian Moe
2553 Kirsten Ln S Suite 206, Fargo, ND 58104, USA