Highest-rated restaurants in Fargo by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fargo, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#21. Deep Blue Seafood
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4480 23rd Ave. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Randy's University Diner
- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2130 University Drive South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 Broadway Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Rhombus Guys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 606 Main Ave. Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#17. NoBull Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 Np Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Bars, Smokehouse, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Passage to India
- Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 855 45th St. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Indian, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#15. The Toasted Frog
- Rating: 4.0/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 305 Broadway North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#14. LeeLa Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1450 25th St. South Ste 151 Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#13. JL Beers
- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4240 32nd Ave. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Pubs, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Plaza Azteca
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5505 28th Ave. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. 46 North Pints & Provisions
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 635 2nd Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Salad, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Ishtar Mediterranean Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 68 Broadway North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Himalayan Yak
- Rating: 4.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1109 38th St. South Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Beer & Fish Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 230 Roberts Aly Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Fish & Chips, Seafood, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Taco Bros Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 425 Broadway Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Brew Bird
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 30 North University Drive Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. JL Beers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 518 1st Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Cafe Aladdin
- Rating: 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1609 32nd Ave. South Ste 2 Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Mango's Mexican And American Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 Main Ave. Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. The Shack on Broadway
- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3215 Broadway North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Würst Bier Hall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (456 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 1st Ave. North Fargo, North Dakota
- Categories: German, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.