Whether you are taking out your sweetheart or treating the whole family to dinner, Walsh County has a restaurant that’s sure to make the evening special. Walsh County is home to friendly little diners, old-fashioned drive-ins, and fun Tex-Mex cantinas. Check out these eight Walsh county favorites for your next meal.
Beaver’s Cafe
Beaver’s Cafe is a friendly little diner known for its tasty home cooking and incredible service. Breakfast is served every day until 11 a.m. and includes fluffy pancakes, French toast, egg platters, and omelets. Lunch and dinner options include salads, grilled sandwiches, and juicy burgers. The most popular burger at Beaver’s Cafe is the Mustang burger, made with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, and the house special sauce. Other burgers include Beaver’s signature patty melt and the half-pound Working Man’s Burger.
Dinner platters are available with shrimp, fried chicken, and chopped beef steak. Every meal includes the salad bar, loaded with fresh meats, veggies, fruits, and desserts. Beaver’s lunch and dinner buffets are loaded with comforting homestyle favorites such as gravy, stuffing, chicken, roast turkey, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, and mashed potatoes. A kid’s menu is available for the little ones. Beaver’s Cafe also offers fried chicken meals and buckets, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. Dessert options include ice cream, cereal treat bars, cookies, and muffins.
You can visit Beaver’s Cafe on Harvey Avenue in Minto, North Dakota. Beaver’s Cafe is open Monday and Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beaver’s Cafe is also open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westside Drive-In
The Westside Drive-In is an iconic restaurant loved by locals and travelers alike. Recently renovated, this old-fashioned drive-in features carhops serving all-American fast food. Westside Drive-In is known for its signature burgers, including the Wagon Master (made from a quarter- or half-pound of beef) and the Spoiler (topped with cheese, onion rings, and barbecue sauce). Other sandwiches include sloppy Joes, foot-long hotdogs, and grilled chicken. Locals also love Westside’s fried chicken buckets. The menu includes home-style sides such as macaroni salad, coleslaw, French fries, and breaded cheese curds.
The Westside Drive-In also has a large menu of frozen treats. The hand-made shakes, floats, sundaes, and slushes are the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.
Visit the Westside Drive-In on West 12th Street in Grafton. The Drive-In is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
The Upper Deck
The Upper Deck is a restaurant tucked in the Alexander House Motel. This friendly bar and grill is the perfect place to meet up with friends or enjoy dinner with the family. The Upper Deck’s menu includes burgers, chicken strips, fresh walleye, and patty melts. A fresh salad bar is also available. Dinner options include whiskey-marinated steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, and pork chops. A kids’ menu is available for families with little ones. The Upper Deck is on Park Street in Park River. The restaurant is open every day at 5 p.m.
Tom’s Lounge
Tom’s Lounge is a small-town bar and grill known for its delicious food and winter activities. Tom’s menu includes mouth-watering burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, and homemade soups. Visit Tom’s Lounge on Friday nights to enjoy their prime rib, steak, and fresh seafood.
Prepare to be impressed with the fast, friendly service and impressive beer selection at Tom’s Lounge. Curling enthusiasts can also enjoy one of the many curling competitions held outside of Tom’s during the winter months.
Tom’s Lounge is on Front Street in Forest River. Tom’s is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Menu items are available for dine-in and takeout.
Granny’s Family Restaurant
Granny’s Family Restaurant is a family-style restaurant that serves breakfast all day. Breakfast options include egg platters, omelets, country-fried steak, Belgian waffles, and French toast. Lunch and dinner options include burgers, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, and pasta.
Locals love Granny’s fried chicken. Available in family-size buckets, it is served with house-made sides such as coleslaw and freshly-baked rolls. Granny’s also has an impressive menu of pizza options, with everything from breakfast pizzas to the house special that’s made with pepperoni, mushroom, green pepper, and onion.
Visit Granny’s Family Restaurant on West 12th Street in Grafton. Granny’s is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Gramma Jo’s Kitchen
Visiting Gramma Jo’s Kitchen is like sitting down at the family table. Customers rave about Gramma Jo’s comforting, home-style food and friendly service. This small diner is known for its tasty burgers and fries. Other menu items include salads, hot beef sandwiches, patty melts, and Philly steak sandwiches. Got a sweet tooth? Check out Gramma Jo’s wide variety of pies, muffins, brownies, cookies, and caramel rolls.
Visit Gramma Jo’s Kitchen on Park Street in Park River. The Kitchen is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday. Sunday hours are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Takeout, dine-in, and delivery are available.
La Cantina
La Cantina is the place to go for authentic Tex-Mex dishes. La Cantina’s menu includes overstuffed burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas. Every meal includes homemade Mexican rice, refried beans, chips, and salsa. In addition to Tex-Mex, La Cantina also serves Angus steaks, sandwiches, soups, wings, salads, and chili. La Cantina is also known for having some of the best burgers in Grafton. If you visit La Cantina, check out the lineup of special margaritas in several flavors and made with or without alcohol.
La Cantina is on West Fifth Street in Grafton. Visit La Cantina Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Azteca Mexican Grill
Azteca Mexican Grill is a small, friendly restaurant known for its delicious Mexican food. Menu items include burritos, tacos, nachos, tostadas, and carne asada. Love tacos? Visit Azteca Mexican Grill from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy $2 tacos during Taco Happy Hour.
Azteca Mexican Grill is on West 8th Street in Grafton. Operating hours are from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Takeout, dine-in, and delivery are available.
There you have Rydell Auto Group’s eight most recommended restaurants in Walsh County. If you have a favorite Walsh County restaurant that we missed, let us know. We will add it to our list!
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