Our 4 Favorite Restaurants in Lakota, North Dakota

Jan 28, 2021

From a filet so tender that you can cut it with a butter knife to a comforting latte that warms you up all over, the Lakota and Devils Lake areas of North Dakota unveil the fragrances, flavors, and ambiance for memorable culinary experiences. Discover some of this region’s unusual, intriguing, and elegant dining options with help from Rydell Nissan of Grand Forks.

1. Devils Lake Speedway Bar & Grill in Crary

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Rev up your appetite for hearty home-cooked specialties at Devils Lake Speedway Bar & Grill in Crary. When food cravings force you to take a pit stop, Devils Lake Speedway Bar & Grill serves taste-tempting specialties to satisfy your appetite.

Local diners love meat, and Devils Lake Speedway Bar & Grill doesn’t disappoint them with the menu offerings. For example, the 12-ounce prime rib special features expertly prepared prime rib served with a hot baked potato, a side of vegetables, and a slice of garlic toast with butter. The restaurant’s famous seafood platter lures in guests with its specialties of lobster tail, jumbo breaded shrimp, and shrimp scampi served with a baked potato and garlic toast. A glass or two of Twisted Tea makes every meal even more delicious.

Wings are the thing on Wednesdays. Whether you dine in or carry out, you won’t want to pass up on the perfectly prepared bone-in or boneless wings. Select from your choice of wing sauces ranging from honey garlic and sweet chili to barbecue, hot honey, Korean barbecue, garlic Parmesan, and a spicy Frank’s hot sauce flavor.

If sandwiches are more your style, you’ll find a selection of sammies sure to please. The Wild Child Burger offers a 6-ounce freshly prepared hamburger topped with American cheese, barbecue sauce, and an onion ring. For a distinctive flavor combination, go for the Shrum and Swiss, which features a 6-ounce freshly prepared hamburger topped with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Each sandwich comes with a side of homemade potato chips, but you can substitute the chips for french fries, Side Winders, and tater tots for an extra fee.

Location: 4374 98th Ave. NE, Crary

Telephone: 701-398-3577

2. Elaine’s House of Dreams in Lakota

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For more than 30 years, Elaine’s House of Dreams has operated with a “pinch of attitude and a lot of heart” in its service to the Lakota, North Dakota, community. Part gift shop and part cafe, Elaine’s House of Dreams offers homestyle cooking with a comforting atmosphere.

Start your morning with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a latte in the cafe. The cafe serves lunch five days a week, with pies, salads, sandwiches, and soups on the menu. Elaine’s famous Reuben sandwiches are popular among its patrons, in addition to the rotating selection of homemade soups. Each Thursday, Elaine’s offers its Big Meal Deal featuring an assembly of food selections, such as baked ham, chicken-fried steak, scalloped potatoes, calico beans, coleslaw, and Elaine’s famous bread pudding.

If you crave something sweet, don’t overlook the homemade pies that Elaine’s House of Dreams bakes. The light, flaky crusts capture all the goodness from the exquisite fillings that range from coconut cream to blueberry. You may want to visit for the pie only. Be sure to order a slice or two for the road.

Location: 108 Fourth Ave. SW, Lakota

Telephone: 701-247-2242

3. The Liquid Bean in Devils Lake

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You may think that this downtown Devils Lake establishment is only a coffee shop. The Liquid Bean goes beyond the cups of liquid java to offer a variety of savory and sweet bites to eat.

Order a fresh-pressed panini sandwich served with potato chips and a pickle. If you can’t start your day without a bagel smeared with cream cheese, The Liquid Bean has you covered, along with a hearty bagel sandwich as well. The Liquid Bean kitchen team offers a delicious soup of the day Monday through Friday.

Don’t forget to save room for a sweet treat or two. From biscotti and bar cookies to caramel rolls, muffins, and scones, your cup of coffee won’t be lonely with this variety of baked goods to accompany it.

Location: 316 Fourth Ave. NE, Devils Lake

Telephone: 701-662-1065

4. The Ranch Steakhouse in Devils Lake

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Popular among locals and visitors to Devils Lake, The Ranch Steakhouse offers high-quality food and drink from a restaurant that has withstood the test of time. You can’t miss seeing the massive barn that houses this establishment as you’re driving down Highway 20 South.

Appetizers run the gamut from three types of wings and sweet potato fries to the French-Canadian favorite poutine, french fries served with white cheddar cheese curds and a green peppercorn sauce.

The steak, fish, and chops entrees section of the menu gives guests a variety of land and sea specialties from which to choose. Try the Burgundy beef tips, pan seared with pearl onions and button mushrooms, then simmered in a creamy red wine sauce. Hearty appetites will appreciate the unctuous prime rib of beef. This dish features a Certified Angus Beef rib roast slow roasted in the steakhouse’s special ovens, sliced thickly to yield 12-ounce portions, and served with au jus or horseradish on request.

Finish off your steak with a variety of taste-tempting toppers, including a Sinatra-style finish with a blue cheese crust and port wine demi-glace.

Location: 1119 Highway 20 S., Devils Lake

Telephone: 701-662-6630

Contact Rydell Nissan of Grand Forks

Whether you’ve lived in the area all your life or you’re traveling through the region for business or pleasure, the Lakota and Devils Lake areas of North Dakota offer plenty of superb locally owned restaurants that put heart and soul into home cooking.

Have we whetted your appetite yet for the best food and drink in Lakota? Is there a dining establishment that we missed that you think we should include in our list? Reach out to us at Rydell Nissan of Grand Forks. Our dedicated dealership team members are always eager to share what we love so much about the North Dakota communities that we’re privileged to serve every day.

Note: Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please contact the restaurants listed above to confirm current state of operations and learn about the specific public health and safety guidelines in effect at these establishments.