Pirogue Grille

Great food. I don't think i have evere had a better sea bass. The entire meal was spectacular! Great service. Andie was a great server. Very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. Perfect for an upscale night out! I will recommend without hesitation!

The best meal I had in Bismarck! The food was absolutely delicious. I would come back to North Dakota from the East Coast just to eat here again. I foolishly thought I wouldn’t need a reservation so I ended up at the bar but it was great because I made some new friends - who were all regulars, and for good reason! I enjoyed everything I ate/drank. I had the ND Sour Cherry Gin & Tonic; Green Grape Gazpacho (incredible); wedge Salad w/o bacon (classic but elevated w White Cheddar dressing); braised rabbit w spaetzle (garlicky goodness with fresh Parmesan on top). I’m bummed they don’t open for lunch because I’m flying out today and would have loved to go again. You will NOT Regret coming here - but make a reservation

I had the excellent walleye and the missus had salmon which was also good. The sides were terrific with the mashed potatoes enhanced with caramelized onions and a really good vegetable medley of green beans, carrots and zucchini. We succumbed to the custard cake desert and somehow made room for it.

Incredible experience! The flavor combinations were perfect, food was done very well and did not disappoint. Pictured and devoured wirh pleasure: Beet salad, Walleye Cakes, and Chicken Breast with smoked cheese and apple chutney:

Farm-to-table vibe that feels genuine, not trendy. The walleye was light, flaky, and perfectly cooked. Small dining room, calm atmosphere, and food that feels thoughtful without overcomplicating things. Solid local favorite for a reason.

From the phone call to make the reservation, to leaving after our meal, the entire experience was phenomenal! Our server was such a blessing. She was kind and patient. Even when we were there after 9pm (when they close) she was gracious and never rushed us! She even made sure we got dessert! The food was heavenly. One of the best dining experiences we've ever had. I am so grateful we found this gem here in Bismarck.

Our server Deon was fantastic. I was slightly overwhelmed with the menu because it was a past my comfort zone on flavor pallet. He suggested the scallops and I couldn't be more appreciative. They were tender, not grainy and the sauce was excellent. I ate them down and forgot about the rice in the center. Which might have been my mistake! Next time if I order it I'll mix the dish together. It was played so well I didn't want to disrupt the look! Thank you Deon. You were a fantastic waiter and I'm greatful for your help! You made my first time eating here special!

Pirogue Grille is a true Bismarck gem — warm, welcoming, and a genuine staple in our community. The owners are outstanding people who clearly care about their restaurant and the guests they serve. It’s consistently one of my go-to spots for a special date night or a relaxed dinner with family and friends. As a longtime customer, I’ve generally enjoyed very good food and a pleasant dining atmosphere. In recent visits I’ve noticed service has dipped a bit and there have been a couple occasions where beef or bison came out overcooked or tough. I’m confident these are isolated issues tied to the broader staffing and supply challenges businesses face today rather than a reflection of the restaurant’s usual standards. One small change I’ve observed is the shift toward more casual attire among patrons — a sign of changing times, not of the establishment itself — but the quality and heart behind Pirogue Grille remain. I’ll keep coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Bismarck. Support a local favorite — you won’t be disappointed.

Ok service, great ambience, great look ( except most of the paintings are weird, dark). But amazing food. The parmigiana crusted Walleye great. Bison medallions cooked well, fresh but lacked flavor. The Venison sausage was the star. Also decent Scotch selection Also you can draw on the table with crayons

A great option for date night! Beautiful, quaint restaurant in the heart of downtown. Service was spotty. Food is hit or miss. Drinks are solid.

The menu and wine list are solid. The Whiskey list needs a little bit of help, but the overall experience was excellent. The service is always exceptional, & the ambience of the environment is incredibly comfortable.

I had high hopes for this restaurant. In walking in the small of old mop water almost turned me away. The menu online hooked me but when we sat down the very limited menu we received was completely different. I love a seasonal menu but if you are going to have a small menu, everything HAS to be excellent. The descriptions on the menu and the plates that came out were all so disappointing. I ordered my venison medium rare. The red wine sauce was goopy, the mash potatoes were flavorless and dry. And the sides were not on the menu. You could choose mix vegetables (soggy and bland) or another starch. I gave two stars because out of the four dishes we ordered one was ok.

The beet salad and scallop entree were amazing. The scallops were cooked to perfection. My husband enjoyed the bison medallion entree. We enjoyed a lovely meal after completing an 850 mile trip.

Went to this high end restaurant in Bismarck and got the special price fixe menu for $48. It had a nice selection of choices and we tried to get items / ingredients that we don't normally see (pheasant, chokeberry). Everything was delicious and the server was very nice (it's the state of nice!)

In town for business, had never tried this place. I had the grilled branzino special and can't say enough about just how good it was. My colleague tried bison for the first time and was equally impressed. Service matched the food as exceptional. Comfortable atmosphere and decor made for a great experience. Best in Bismarck in my experience of traveling there for over a decade.

This place is amazing! The setting and service are outstanding and the menu, please don't get me started- I have Celiac and am vegetarian and the assortment for me to choose from was varied and forced me to have to choose which is not the norm- I had the eggplant which was delectable, the soup special which was an amazing veloute and I enjoyed yet another delicious appetizer that was delicate and rich- my counterparts each enjoyed their selections and I have to admit- being a foodie from the Twin Cities, I had reasonable expectations that were completely surpassed in every aspect!

I purposely looked for a high quality restaurant and thought I had found it. Not so much. We were told there weren't any tables available so sat in the bar. My husband got up to use the restroom and noticed a table was available in the dining room so we asked to move. I ordered salmon. It was fine. My husband ordered the bison steak. They didn't bring him a steak knife so he tried cutting it with the butter knife. That didn't work so I flagged down the waitress and asked for a knife and a wedge of lemon which my husband had asked for when he ordered tea. Waitress took off and never came back. I finally got up and tracked her down. I carefully explained that my husband couldn't eat the bison without a steak knife and he'd really like that wedge of lemon for his tea also. She eventually brought the knife as well as a teeny slice of lemon. It wasn't possible to squeeze that slice of lemon into the tea. The knife barely cut the bison. My husband tried chewing a few pieces of bison. It wasn't possible, too tough to chew and swallow. Someone apparently forgot to tell the chef that game meat needs to be tenderized. It was an AWFUL experience for what I thought would be a high quality restaurant.

Not very impressed with this restaurant. My wife and I had the walleye which came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Everything lacked flavor, just very bland. Considering the prices they are charging, I would expect better quality. We both ordered a glass of wine which took approximately fifteen minutes to arrive. One member of our group ordered a glass of wine and never received it. The waiter gave the old "they never brought it" routine. Even though he had brought out all the other drinks previously.

We went through Bismarck, found this on Yelp and decided to visit, because of the salad selections. The service was incredible, the restaurant was clean, fast and the food was delicious! We would stop here again. I would give them 10

A nice gem in Bismarck. The place had very friendly service. The food was on par with some of the beter I have had. Ate here w my spouse and a couple friends. I got the duck and the cheese and pecan salad. I tried several other dishes. The bison was under cooked and just not flavorful. The dishes were overall good but couple things that could be tighter.

I love steakhouses and the vibes of this place definitely fit the mold. The service is good but the food is definitely tailored to the geriatric pallet. I love baked Alaska but aside from their delightful mint ice cream it was dense and sickly sweet. I would skip this place unless you're looking to take grandpa out for dinner.

I generally don't leave reviews unless the place was exceptionally good or, in this case, exceptionally bad. I am leaving this review to warn others about this restaurant. I am a writer, so I always dress casually. However, my wife wanted to take me out for a high-end fancy meal. Despite my appearance, I have eaten at a lot of chef-driven restaurants like the Elephant Bar and Ruth's Chris in Walnut Creek. I don't mind paying $80 per person for a meal if it is good. My first clue should have been the predominantly older crowd. Not that there is anything wrong with old people, but in my experience, if the majority of a restaurant's customers are elderly, it is a sign that it is outdated. My wife's watermelon & feta salad was good. (Although nothing new.) The rest of the food was alright and on par with Romano's Macaroni Grill which would have been much cheaper. The atmosphere was nice, and the servers were very helpful, although somewhat formal and unpersonable. However, my steak was obviously a cheaper cut of meat, and it had a tendon rining through it. The chimichurri was unbalanced and bitter, and my wife's lavender-infused cocktail was the most hideous thing I ever tasted. She couldn't finish it. (And I had never seen my wife not finish a drink.) The oversized plates made the portions look even smaller. When we were done, we had spent over $200 for three people and left very disappointed. Seek high-end dining elsewhere.

I was in Bismarck for work and decided to have dinner here as it looked warm and cosy on a night where its -12 outside. Pedro took care of me and he was super friendly with A+ recommendations. I started the night with a cup of the bison & corn soup; this was just what I needed for the cold. The soup was delicious a nice mix of fresh veggies with the rich flavor of the Bison and chunks of bison that almost tasted like bison corn-beef. Pedro then recommended the beet salad which was amazing it has both "normal" and golden beets with goat cheese but what made it different and amazing were the candied pecans in a balsamic reduction ( i assume). As a main dish I had a special for the night which was risotto with squash and house cured pancetta; it was delicious and the perfect portion so that I could leave space for the Pot de creme made with butterscotch and cinnamon to wrap up the best food I've had in Bismarck. Add on top a solid and varied wine list plus great looking cocktails and you have the best restaurant in Bismarck. *Bonus - Pedro went to FSU and he's from Miami* - Ask for Pedro and enjoy a super cool guy who knows his food and trust his recommendations!

Nice, upscale spot in Bismarck's central downtown area. I sat at the bar while dining alone on business travel. The bar tender was very attentive and offered helpful advice on selecting the bison (eg it's only 6 oz and order it medium rare). I started with the spinach salad. It could've used more of their house cured bacon and Gorgonzola. Plenty of cranberry though. That's where I take away a star. The bison was as advertised. I'm in ND and you know what they say, "when in Rome...". Great place, check em out.

Overpriced for what you get. I don't think we will be back unless they drop their prices and increase the amount of food you get.

This really is one of the best dining experiences in Bismarck. Very professional servers and always delicious food. The deserts are stand outs. Sometime we'll get dinner somewhere else and then sit in the bar to order desserts.

Made the mistake of trying to use a $200 gift certificate that my wife and I paid for in 2008 during the housing crisis and we simply forgot we had them. Do you have any gift certificates that you have forgotten about and wondered if you could use them? Think of what a gift certificate really is. That $200 was essentially loaned to this business and then 13 years later, not honored. Instead of gratitude, we were told that because of state law, we were out our hard-earned money. There is NOTHING right about this. And if a business is built upon a foundation of exemplary service, this stings all the more. After being denied their use, we paid our bill with a credit card and left. As I drove away, I called to share my dismay privately thinking, they will make this right. This is after all, Pirogue Grille. Well, it was most certainly "Pirogue Grille" but not the Pirogue Grille I thought I knew. The person I spoke with recited state law (thank you) and I was asked why we could not have used the gift certificates previously. Not exactly the high service response I anticipated.

Dining with a colleague this evening, we had a great meal. It was unexpected to find this sort of high end dining in Bismarck (sorry, no insult intended) with such a revolving and creative menu! We had the venison bratwurst to start. Tasty and with a delicious and spicy ground mustard, it got things going nicely. Next course, I chose the romaine with Caesar dressing. Not quite Caesar salad, but it was good. Light dressing on top of small leaves of romaine and topped with shaved parmesan. Main course, I had the rainbow trout. A large piece of fish, cooked properly and topped with a butter sauce and, strangely, marcona almonds. I like almonds so this was good. A nice looking wine list, a bottled beer list and a list of martinis available. Fab meal. [Review 10580 overall, 348 of 2019.]

Came here with my husband this evening and had an excellent meal. We came from out of town and have generally been underwhelmed with food options in Bismarck. We don't normally have options like bison or venison so we took advantage of the availability and we're not disappointed. Our server Donna was great and overall had a really nice time. Would recommend to anyone coming to Bismarck in the future.

We went here when they first opened 15 years ago, and it was really good then. We went back tonight and it was so delightful we can't understand why we waited 15 years to come back. The service here was really on top of it. Anyplace that changes your silverware between courses gets an extra half star in my book. In fact, for a very small restaurant (maybe 20 tables) the server to diner ratio was nothing short of incredible, there were 2 hosts, 6 servers, and 4 people in the kitchen, so you can imagine how attentive they were (in case you have no imagination, the answer is very). They also brought a carafe of ice water to the table. Another half star for that. All of the food was scrumptious. We started with the roasted beets with goat cheese and a balsamic reduction, which they split into two plates for us, and each one was a tiny work of art (see photo). RL had the parmigiano-reggiano crusted walleye with roasted red pepper sauce, which was some pretty fabulous fish flesh. I had the bison medallions cooked medium rare, which were juicy (bison tends to be dry because it's so lean... this was not dry) and flavorful with a rich bordelaise sauce, a vegetable medley, and dill mashed potatoes. For dessert we had the daily special, a strawberry-rhubarb crumble with homemade ice cream, which was to die for. RL and I split one, and I was genuinely sorry I hadn't ordered my own. It was that good. I almost forgot... instead of the ubiquitous chocolate mint at the end of the meal they brought a little dish of cardamom and nutmeg spiced kettle corn, which was tasty and unexpected! All in all, I would give them 6 stars if I could... alas.

Nice atmosphere and good food. My favorite dish was the beet salad. The mashed potatoes were good too if you like dill. Bison was a bit chewy, but I had never had it before last night so maybe it's supposed to be that way. The sauce on the bison was great. Drinks took a while both times and it seemed like there was a lot of disproportionate timing in getting food between all the tables around us. Overall a good meal.

A "go back to" restaurant! The food is special. The chef has unique interesting recipes. Menu changes often. Service is simply first rate.

This place is a fantastic little gem in Bismarck. The food was delightfully presented and the flavors hit all the right notes. Of particular note were the rosemary mashed potatoes (yes, the mashed potatoes!) and, less surprisingly, the crème brûlée. One of the best meals we had on a 7-week tour from California to New England and back!

All things considered, this is the best place in Bismarck for dinner. Couldn't possibly recommend anything else any more.

We never got a chance to get past the front door. We arrived a little before 9:00 after traveling all day. As I was opening the door an employee pulled the door shut and locked it. She then closed the blinds as I looked in. I wouldn't have posted this if she would have just explained the reason that they needed to close over an hour early.

Amazing place w a real creative chef and a kitchen that delivers to the vision. Great service as well. Very highly recomended

We are regulars at Pirogue Grill and love the atmosphere and food. We tried to make reservations for tonight, and the lady taking reservations over the phone said they could do 5pm (booked up), which I said would be perfectly fine, since my wife likes to eat early anyway. She kept asking whether we would make 5pm, since there was a 7pm scheduled for that table, and I replied that it would work. For some reason she started to get angry with me. I guess she must have not understood me or thought I was insincere. ?? She said we couldn't have the reservation, over my requests of "Maam, I believe there's been some misunderstanding..", and then she cut me off in mid conversation and hung up on me! I'm utterly shocked and saddened that such an elegant and favorite place of ours would do that to somebody. Good bye, Pirogue Grill. :-(

Literally just waited for 20 (25?) minutes after we received some bread, water and menus, and not a single person waited on us or even took our drink order. Watched 2 or 3 other couples sit after us and all of them had drinks and already ordered food before we finally got up and left. Heard great things, but this was embarrassing. We were not hidden, they did not seem overly busy and had plenty of staff. And I understand people make mistakes but we couldn't even get a server to look at us. This was our first impression and unless someone is hell-bent on inviting me there for a special event of some kind, it'll be my last. Really bummed and disappointed.

Uncooked chicken alfraido. Overrated and expensive. Service was bad. Never coming back. One star.

Delicious fine dining. We've been enjoying Pirogue for years. Lately it's been takeout, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is excellent also. Can't recommend Pirogue enough.

Love! Excellent food, friendly staff. We had the walleye and the steak, both were terrific! We love the locally sourced food. The wine selection is nice with affordable options! Highly recommend!

Go here, hands down, for the best food and atmosphere in Bismarck! We sat at the bar and enjoyed the most delicious cocktails. We had the mushroom rice soup, I had lamb and hubby had scallops. Delicious! Then topped it off with chocolate mousse for dessert. Fantastic! And for those gluten free, the majority of this delicious menu is! Cheryl, Loretta and Christina are wonderful, making you want to be regulars here. Wish we lived closer.

Have never been disappointed here. Food and atmosphere are wonderful. Service is top notch. Best place in Bismarck

The Pirogue Grille is by far our favorite restaurant in Bismarck. We have been going for years and they never disappoint. The staff is professional and go above and beyond. The food is perfection. We recommend trying one of their steaks or the scallops. Their seafood specials are always good. We also love the potstickers. You can't go wrong with the Pirogue.

We had the specials for Mother's Day and they were both awesome. I had the Alaskan Halibut and it was delicious.

After a long day at work, I stopped in for appetizers at the bar. They still service their full menu there, but in addition, there are some bar bites that are only available in the front of the house. For March Madness, (almost) all appetizers and bar bites were 1/2 price, which meant I got quite a smattering. You wouldn't think of Bismarck North Dakota being such a haven for game meat, but the deer sausage was wonderfully smoky and surprisingly lean. The BBQ sauce on the rabbit was a little sweet for my tastes, but the wild rice cake it came on was a wonderful crunchy counterpoint. The fish three ways (cake, smoked, and prosciutto-wrapped) was also flavorful, distinct takes on the same fish that was really well-executed. The staff was friendly and I got to meet some locals who were regulars, they couldn't say enough good things about it.

Had the bbq rabbit appetizer, buffalo corn soup, and the lamb chops. The rabbit was good but in a small portion, the soup was excellent, and the lamb chops were also well done. Very please with the service as well.

I want to give 4.5 stars. My favorite part of the meal was the cardmonum kettle corn with sunflower seeds they give you at the end! This stuff is so surprising, novel, and delightful. I came here because of the high yelp and tripadvisor ratings. I ordered the roast corn and bison soup and the sautéed bison medallions as an entree. The soup had a nice flavor but was unremarkable. The bison medallions were very tasty with wonderful flavor and cooked very nicely. The ambience doesn't totally match the food, for example, the tables were covered in paper and each table has crayons. I'm not complaining, it just didn't seem to have a cohesive theme. My one hangup was the small portions for what I think are pretty high prices. Another thing worth mentioning is my friend is a vegetarian and there weren't many options available for him. Overall this restaurant was definitely worth checking out and the food was very good.

This restaurant is one of the best I've been to in a long time. I was traveling with a family of 5 and we arrived thirty minutes before they closed. They seated us and allowed us time to look over the menu without rushing us. The service was effective and quick while also not interrupting out conversation. The servers are kind and personable. They were knowledgeable about the menu and answered questions with detail. The decor was a conversation starter because of its beautiful artwork. The artwork isn't too distracting while also adding to the overall design. The tables are set up in a way that one doesn't feel crowded or too far away from everyone else, which allows people to feel they have privacy and feel connected to others at the same time. The restrooms were spotless, which is hard to maintain in the food industry. They had simplistic decor that was appealing to the eye. This decor adds a calming touch without causing need to linger in the restroom for a long time to study it (unless you're an art fanatic). The paper towels were the softest I have ever felt in my life and I wish I knew where to buy them. Now onto the menu, the menu has very diverse options where almost everyone can find something they like. Most of their menu options are locally sourced, allowing a very unique style of options. Their plating is quite pleasing. The proportions of food are healthy and perfect. They don't give too little and they don't give too much. Most people can finish the plate with ease without feeling the need to order more (Except maybe Dessert). Their desert options have something everyone will love: from the youngest child to the pickiest eater. It is plated beautifully and has wonderful and diverse options. Each item is created with care. Overall, this restaurant is unique and wonderful. Everyone in my family found something to enjoy, from the pickiest eater, to the one who'll eat everything. I would definitely come again.

Wonderful dinner in Bismarck. Fantastic from appetizer to dessert. Very attentive waitstaff. Perfectly cooked vegetables (super picky about this) and all topped off by some excellently balanced cocktails.

Delicious!! I got the bison and my mom got the walleye. Service was amazing and our server was great and helpful

My husband and I were in Bismarck to meet our first grandchild. We felt it would be wonderful to treat our daughter and son-in-law to a fine dining experience. Pirogue Grille delivered all across the board. Our granddaughter is three weeks old and they were most accommodating having a stroller. Grandma was comforting the baby while her entree arrived. Staff took her entree to keep warm. I was concerned that the protein, bison, would be overdone due to the warming process. No, it was perfect and I like my red meat rare.....actually still moving! Considering that my husband and I come from the NY area and eat at very highly rated establishments on a regular basis I would look forward to visiting Pirogue Grille on out next trip to Bismarck! Kudos all around!

Real five star. From the service (Deb) to the food. Nothing pretend or just for show here.. Just the right size plates. Exquisite. Delicate. Perfect.

This was one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in a long time! We had a couple of specialty drinks - Cherry Limeade and Brown Sugar Mojito - both very good. My husband had Bison Medallions in a bordelaise sauce, which he loved, and I had the Yorkshire Pork Chop witb rhubarb and orange sauce, and it was delicious. We both had the dill mashed potatoes, they were awesome. We loved everything about this place!!

If there is a finer restaurant in Bismarck, I would love to see it. Everything about fine dining was here. Attentive staff, elegant atmosphere and delicious food. The martini was smooth. The venison sausage was spiced just right. The roasted corn and bison soup was hearty and the bison rib eye was cooked to perfection. Seasoned just right to allow the flavor of the bison to come through. The angel food cake with a berry compote finished the night perfectly. It was worth every penny to enjoy this restaurant's offerings.

Rude treatment by hostess; didn't bother staying for more of the same, walked out and had a great meal at Amina Cucina!

This place is really good as in food. We have eaten here probably about 4 times. Filet is outstanding. I love they have buffalo however the buffalo medallions were under cooked and too tough. The buffalo stew is outstanding! We have been lucky with servers even when coming in late. Which is where my complaint comes in. They advertise. They are open till nine. However, if you show up at eight everybody is extremely rude especially the elderly hostess. From my days working in a high end restaurant not that long ago. Open till 9 meant if you walked in the door at 8:59 we would treat you no different than when you walked in at 6. In fact if you popped in at 10 after closing we'd check with the cook and if the grill was still on we'd happily serve you. We have ate at 40 steak serval of the times we would have eaten here because they welcome you with open arms even late. I really feel they should adjust their hours to their 8/8:30 actual closing time. They lost our business.