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Jamestown ND Restaurants You Don't Want To Miss

Trying to narrow down the best places to eat while you’re in Jamestown? Discover all the best Jamestown ND restaurants.

Prepare to be thrilled by all your choices because Jamestown, ND restaurants are plentiful! Whether you crave a quick drive-through dinner, the authentic taste of quality Mexican cuisine, spit-roasted chicken, a steak cooked to perfection, or even a bowl of knoephla like Grandma used to make, you can find it here. You’re free to browse but we have a couple of recommendations you may want to try while you’re here.

Check out these must-try eats while you’re here in Jamestown.

Bite into a Bison Burger

If you’ve never tried one, you’ll love the juicy, hearty flavor packed into these delicious burgers. Besides, what better place to grab a bison burger than in the ‘Buffalo City’?

A couple of Jamestown restaurants serve this tasty burger. You can try one at the Sabir’s Buffalo Grill, located downtown (directions here), or at the Frontier Fort Bar & Grill, nearby the World’s Largest Buffalo Monument.

Try some Knoephla soup

Warm-up on a chilly winter night with a bowl of Knoephla Soup, the unofficial comfort food of the prairie. The name is related to the modern German “Knöpfle,” meaning little button. Traditional Knoephla is a rich and creamy chicken and potato soup, where the “little buttons” are chewy little dumplings.

Connect with the bygone days of sitting around grandma’s farm table, enjoying this rich soup while the snow falls and stories abound. To take a bite of Knoephla is to taste the contentment of a prairie home.

You can find Knoephla soup served on Thursdays at The Depot Cafe (directions here) in downtown Jamestown .

The following list will help you decide where the right dining experience is for you.

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All Vets Club

Enjoy drinks, burgers, and specials.

Hours Tue – Fri 3pm to 2 am, Sat 11 am to 2 am
Address 116 1st ST E
Applebees

casual dining, with mainstream American dishes such as salads, chicken, pasta, and burgers.

Best Eats
Riblets
Hours Sun-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
Address 611 25th St SW,
Arby’s

They have the meats.

Best Eats
Sandwiches, salads, and curly fries.
Hours Mon – Sun 10 am to 10 pm
Address 1801 8th AVE SW
Babb’s Coffee House

Inspired by the classic Seattle cafe experience, Babb’s Coffee house feature a great selection of teas and coffee along with sandwiches and baked goods.

Best Eats
Monster Cookies, banana bread, and Bellevue Sandwich.
Hours Mon-Fri 6:30 am to 8 pm, Sat 8 am to 8 pm, Sun 8 pm to 6 pm
Address 100 1st AVE S
Buffalo Grill

Beautiful sit down dining located in the heart of downtown.

Best Eats
Bison Filet, Bison Burger, and fresh fish on Friday's.
Hours Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
Address 103 1st AVE S
Burger King

Home of the Whopper

Best Eats
Whoppers, Sandwiches, and Fries
Hours Mon – Sat 6 am to 11 pm, Sun 7 am to 11 pm
Address 2314 Highway 281 S
Caribou Coffee

Located Hugos grocery. Features coffee drinks and baked goods.

Best Eats
Campfire Mocha
Hours Sun-Sat 6 am to 8 pm
Address 310 1st Ave S
Chopsticks Express

Chinese cuisine with high quality choices

Best Eats
Cheese Rangoon, General Tso's Chicken, and Butter Shrimp
Hours Mon-Thur 11 am to 10 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am to 10:30 pm, Sun 11 am to 9:30 pm
Address 718 10th St. SE
Club 1883

Located at the Knights of Columbus Hall serving American cuisine. Free popcorn served all day.

Hours Mon-Sat 11 am to 7:30 pm
Address 519 1st Ave SE
Comfort

Coffee & specialty drinks with daily lunch specials.

Best Eats
Tuesdays are Knoephla Soup Days.
Hours Tue – Fri 9 am to 5 pm, Sat 9 am to 2 pm
Address 208 1st ST W
Dairy Queen

All the classic ice cream treats, plus great food selections.

Best Eats
Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, and (of course!) Ice Cream
Hours Mon-Sat 10:30 am to 10 pm   Sun 11 am to 10 pm
Address 330 Business Loop E W
Davoni’s

Classic Italian, Steaks, and Seafood in a newly renovated downtown location.

Best Eats
Try any of the made to order pasta dishes.
Hours Mon-Sat 11 am to 1o pm
Address 113 1st ST W
Drift Prairie Brew Company

Locally brewed beer and root beer.

Best Eats
Flights of kuchen or their famous Mac Mondays!
Hours Monday-Friday: 4 PM to 10 PM, Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM, Sunday: CLOSED
Address 121 3rd ST NW
Elks Club
Best Eats
Known for their Burger Baskets!
Hours Mon – Fri 4pm to 8pm, Saturdays of Bison Game Days
Address 324 2nd AVE SW
Frontier Fort Bar & Grill

A local favorite for good food at fair prices.

Best Eats
Bison burger and prime rib on Fridays.
Hours Mon-Sat 4 pm to 9:30 pm
Address 1838 3rd AVE SE
Great Dragon Buffet

Chinese Food Specialties.

Hours Sun, Tue – Thur 11 am to 9 pm, Fri – Sat 11 am to 9:30 pm
Address 509 10th ST SE
Hondo’s Hideaway

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Supper with a gorgeous view of the Jamestown Reservoir!

Best Eats
Eggs Benedict and $2.00 Mimosas!
Hours Thursday 4pm-11pm (Summer) Friday 4pm-11pm (Summer) Saturday 7am-11pm (Summer) Saturday 7am-3pm (Winter) Sunday 7am-11pm (Summer) Saturday 7am-3pm (Winter) *after 9pm, closing is 30 minutes after the last customer.
Address 3225 E Lakeside Road
IDK Bar and Grill

Located near the University of Jamestown, known for their unique pizza, wings, and great service.

Best Eats
IDK Sriracha Burger, IDK Monster Dog, & The German Pizza
Hours Mon-Sat 11 am to 11 pm
Address 1009 13th ST NE
Izumi Japanese Restaurant

Offers a wide array of authentic Japanese Food, such as Hibachi Steak, Shrimp Tempura, Tuna Roll, & Chicken Udon.

Best Eats
Try any of our beautifully crafted rolls, Hibachi Teriyaki or Curry!
Hours Mon. – Thurs.: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Fri. – Sat.: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm Sunday: 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Address 2612 8th Ave SW
Jonny B’s Brickhouse

Wood fired pizza, wings and wide selection of local brews and favorites.

Best Eats
Boneless wings, Tater Tot Pizza, and The Chody.
Hours Tue-Sat 11 am to 9 pm
Address 215 1st AVE S
La Carreta

Fresh Mexican food made daily.

Best Eats
Burrito Californiano and Fajitas Tapatias.
Hours Sun-Thur 11 am to 10 pm, Fri -Sat 11 am to 10:30 pm
Address 2619 8th Ave SW
Paradiso Mexican Restaurant

Local chain serving Mexican faves, including flame-grilled fare, in a casual, traditional space. Chips are free, dinner extra.

Best Eats
Paradiso Burrito & Fried Ice Cream
Hours Sun-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
Address 413 24th St SW
Pizza Ranch

Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.

Hours Sun-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
Address 805 20th Street SW
S&R Truck Plaza

Featuring daily specials and homemade knoephla soup on Tuesdays. Great food at good prices.

Best Eats
Liver and Onions with Bacon and The Belly Buster Burger
Hours Sun – Mon 5 am to 7 pm
Address 1609 Business Loop E
Shady’s Restaurant & Lounge

Located at the Gladstone Inn in downtown Jamestown. A great selection of sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Best Eats
PLT (pastrami, swiss and tomato) & the Three Pigs sandwich.
Hours Mon-Sat 4 pm-2 am
Address 111 2nd St NE
Spirits Bar & Grill

Sports Bar for the whole family. Delicious menu/pool/darts/gaming. “Where SPIRITS are lifted”

Best Eats
"Gimmie-A-Jimmie" burger, wraps, wings, and pizza!
Hours Sun-Thurs: 11 AM to 12 AM, Fri-Sat: 11 AM to 2 AM
Address 1107 North University Drive, Suite 100
Subway Southwest

Craft your sandwich right off Interstate.

Best Eats
Create your own sub sandwiches.
Hours Sun – Sat 10 am to 7 pm
Address 1921 8th AVE SW
Tapp’s Lounge

Located in the Quality Inn. A great selection of sandwiches, soups and salads.

Best Eats
Spicy Pickle Fries & Build Your Own Burger.
Hours Mon-Sat 5 pm to 12 am
Address 507 25th St SW
The Depot Cafe

A local joint that features breakfast all day and a wide array of comfort foods like hot hamburgers, roast beef dinner, and homemade desserts.

Best Eats
Train Wreck breakfast, Fleischkeuchla, and homemade Knoephla Soup on Thursday's.
Hours Mon-Sat 7 am to 1 pm, Sun 8 am to 2 pm
Address 300 2nd AVE NE