Budget
Charlie's Main Street Cafe
113 south main st. downtown, phone 839-5900. american fare.
Schatz Econostop
1712 20th ave se on the 2/52 bypass east, phone 852-5044. one of two main truck stops in minot, econostop provides good food at a very reasonable price. open 24 hours.
Midrange
Applebee's
2302 15th st sw dakota square mall, phone 839-2130. it's an applebee's. open breakfast, lunch, and dinner. and it has a bar. private rooms available.
Homesteader's Restaurant
2501 2/52 bypass west, phone 838-2274. downhome cooking.
China Star
1631 s broadway, phone 838-3833. chinese buffet and mongolian barbecue. open lunch and dinner. local delivery.
Planet Pizza
220 south broadway, phone 852-1700. pizza and video games! the place to take your kids. party room available. local delivery.
Royal Fork Buffet
1420 24th ave sw dakota square mall, phone 838-6581. american buffet; fresh cut roast beef and ham, variety of other dishes. private rooms available.
Sammy's Pizza
400 north broadway, phone 852-4486. italian cuisine. local delivery.
Bad Lands grill and Saloon
2300 15th st sw directly south of dakota square mall. a new franchise operated by apple corp., owners of the applebee's chain. focus is on seafood and steak prepared in a southern style with family friendly atmostsphere. open 10am to 10pm, bar open until 11pm. full bar and wine list similar to other chain restaurants. call ahead for a private room reservation large parties only.
Yenti's Villa
22 south main st downtown, phone 852-9180. japanese and chinese food made to order. open lunch and dinner tu-sa, sushi available after 5pm weekdays and all day saturday. try the iced pearl teas bubble tea, home made pancake, spring roll, and dumplings.
Top end
Primo
At the grand international, 1505 north broadway, phone 852-3161. italian and american cuisine. biggest list of wines, scotches, and cognacs in town. if there is a place to wine and dine in minot, this is it. open 24 hours. private rooms available. this restaurant does not take reservations.
Seven's
At the vegas motel 2315 north broadway, phone 852-4343. live lobster and seafood, american and italian cuisine. also has a bar. private rooms available. this restaurant does not take reservations.
Ten North Main
10 n. main st. downtown, phone 837-1010. an upscale restaurant located across the street from an old train depot. co-owned by actor josh duhamel, a minot native. private rooms available. wi-fi hotspot. this restaurant does take reservations.
Michael's
515 20th avenue sw, phone 837-6133. michael's restaurant offers italian/american cuisine in a beautiful italian/bistro setting. the menu includes pasta, seafood, chicken, ribs, and steaks. for a special night out, come visit michael's. located near the harley davidson store. don't be surprised if the owner stops by your table to see how you are doing. great service!