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#30. Bonzer's Sandwich Pub
- Rating: 3.3/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 420 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants in Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks, 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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#29. Five Guys
- Rating: 3.4/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3321 32nd Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
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#28. Roadhouse Cafe
- Rating: 3.4/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4720 Gateway Drive Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
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#27. Crooked Pint Ale House
- Rating: 3.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1930 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#26. Chick-fil-A
- Rating: 3.4/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3230 32nd Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
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#25. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 3.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3200 32nd Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbecue, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#24. Brick & Barley Bar & Restaurant
- Rating: 3.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9 North 3rd St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Gastropubs, American
- Read more on Yelp
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#23. Fuji Japanese Seafood & Steak House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 715 South Washington St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
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#22. Burger Time
- Rating: 3.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2651 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
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#21. Speedway 805 Grill & Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 North 42nd St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Dive Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
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#20. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3160 32nd Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
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#19. Ely's Ivy
- Rating: 3.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 South 3rd St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#18. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3250 32nd Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#17. Steers Somali Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2915 South Washington St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Halal
- Read more on Yelp
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#16. Rhombus Guys
- Rating: 4.0/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 312 Kittson Ave. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#15. Parrot's Cay Tavern
- Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1149 36th Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Sports Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
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#14. King Pho
- Rating: 4.0/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 1206 South Washington St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
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#13. Skies 322
- Rating: 4.0/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 322 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Lounges, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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#12. El Gordito
- Rating: 4.1/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2800 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#11. Helix
- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4491 South Washington St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#10. JL Beers
- Rating: 4.1/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2531 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
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#9. Harry's Steakhouse - Grand Forks
- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 421 DeMers Ave. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
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#8. The Toasted Frog
- Rating: 4.3/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 North 3rd St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
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#7. Smiling Moose
- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 623 South Washington St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
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#6. Half Brothers Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17 North 3rd St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
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#5. Darcy's Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1015 North Washington Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
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#4. Charras & Tequila - Grand Forks
- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3915 32nd Ave. South Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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#3. Tea & Crepe Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 311 Demers Ave. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Bubble Tea, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp
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#2. House of Punjab
- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 3000 32nd Ave. South Ste 102 Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
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#1. DogMahal DogHaus
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 305 North Washington St. Grand Forks, North Dakota
- Categories: Hot Dogs, American
- 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.
