Highest-rated restaurants in Bismarck 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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bismarck, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.7/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1070 East Interstate Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Steakhouses, American, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. A & B Pizza - North Bismarck

- Rating: 3.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1017 East Interstate Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Bruno's Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 East Front Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Bistro 1100

- Rating: 3.8/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1103 East Front Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Kobe's Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 West Interstate Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. La Carreta Of Bismarck

- Rating: 4.0/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 East Bismarck Expy Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Oahu Hawaiian BBQ Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2626 State St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Walrus Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1136 North 3rd St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. La Enchilada

- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 South 12th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Big Boy Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2511 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Texas Roadhouse

- Rating: 4.1/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 Burnt Boat Drive Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Shogun

- Rating: 4.2/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 State St. Gateway Fashion Mall Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Butterhorn

- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 210 Main Ave. East Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Noodlezip

- Rating: 4.2/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 East Main Ave. Ste 2 Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Noodles, Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Nardello's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 West Interstate Ave. Ste 112 Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. JL Beers

- Rating: 4.2/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 North 3rd St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Anima Cucina

- Rating: 4.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 101 North 5th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The CraftCade

- Rating: 4.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 405 North 4th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Arcades, Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Blarney Stone Pub- Bismarck

- Rating: 4.3/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Irish Pub, Fish & Chips, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Little Cottage Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2513 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Nara Ramen & Izakaya - Bismarck

- Rating: 4.3/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 North 3rd St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. HuHot Mongolian Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 South 3rd St. Kirkwood Mall Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mongolian, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Huckleberry House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1700 River Road Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Comfort Food, Bars, Scandinavian
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Pirogue Grille

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 121 North 4th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (310 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 North 5th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Laughing Sun Brewing

- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1023 East Front Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Music Venues, Barbecue, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Eat Thai Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 Riverwood Drive Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Country House Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1045 East Interstate Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. BittyBean

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. India Clay Oven Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 East Main Ave. Ste 1B Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.