Location: Moorhead
Top Restaurants in Moorhead
Moorhead Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Moorhead
Moorhead is a city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States, and the largest city in northwest Minnesota. The population was 42,005 according to the 2015 United States Census estimates. It is the county seat of Clay County.
Things to do in Moorhead
1. Mezzaluna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Mezzaluna is a casual fine dining establishment cleverly hidden off Broadway in Downtown Fargo. Classic Artisan Food & Drinks are the specialty. Chef Eric Watson has designed a menu to suit everyone's palate. From our House-Ground Burger in the bar to Grilled Duck Breast & Leg Confit in the dining room. Mezzaluna is located in the historic Lofts on Roberts Street Building. The Lofts on Roberts was built in 1917 as the Smith, Follett & Crowl office and warehouse. Kilbourne Group worked diligently to preserve and maintain the integrity of many of the building's historical features, including a pressed metal ceiling, large windows, corbelled brick, simplistic stone trim, wood joists and beams, and wood flooring. Perfect atmosphere for the Classic Artisan Food & Drink of Mezzaluna. Imagine sitting in this classy historic setting while sipping on a Gin Fizz or a Classic Side Car. Our Mixologists are sure to tempt your tastebuds and will pair the perfect drink with your dinner
Reviewed By Ione S - Fargo
Online reservations showed there were no tables available. I simply sent a request to be contacted if there was a cancellentation. It took only a short time to receive a confirmation. Sweet!
My manhattan was made to perfection! It provided a great start to our meal. My husband ordered the pork tenderloin and I enjoyed the walleye. The meals were perfect from the presentation to the taste. Our apple pie dessert topped off the evening!
Service was excellent. We arrived early for the reservation and were seated immediately. Our server was knowledgable about each selection and gave recommendations based on our likes. I would highly recommend this venue for a nice meal out.
2. Nichole's Fine Pastry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By kawidd - United States
Chef Mason Lewis has begun a dinner menu for three night on the weekend starting on Thursday night. The menu changes weekly. Tonight it was shrimp and grits, goat cheese with greens, vegetarian nut meatloaf with Yorkshire pudding and briased chicken with dumplings. All were excellent and reasonably priced. Good going chef Mason.
3. Rustica Eatery and Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Located in Downtown Moorhead, Rustica Eatery & Tavern features seasonal & regional craft food & drink. We boast a cozy neighborhood atmosphere in the historic Kassenborg Block. The building was built in 1898, the ambiance features dark wood and exposed brick creating a warm comfortable dining experience. Rustica Eatery & Tavern is the place where relationships between people, food & drink come together. Executive Chef Eric Watson and Chef Dan Dulany use fresh locally sourced products whenever possible to create a craft menu based on traditional American fare with European influences. Dedicated to offering high quality seasonally focused menus with a strong emphasis on the basics. Restaurant Manager Mason Nicklaus has extensive experience in mixology which shows by the libation menu that he has created. Try his updated version of a Sazarac cocktail. Sommelier Jean Taylor created an eclectic wine list perfect for the cozy atmosphere and rustic cuisine. Whether you have a reservation in the dining room or prefer to pull up a stool at the bar, our friendly staff will make you feel at home.
Reviewed By Ann T - Los Angeles, California
Local friends took us to Rustica while we were visiting in Fargo, and Moorhead did not disappoint us. We LOVED our dinner from the savory-sweet date appetizer and roasted veggie appetizer to the steak (wonderful!) and the specially prepared walleye (without shellfish for us). The wine was well-chilled and an excellent choice. We were so happy with the service, environment, decor, new friends and delicious dinner. Please try to go if you get a chance!
4. Babb's Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Vegan & Vegetarian, Gluten free Wraps, Hot Grilled Sandwiches, Soups, Breakfast, Breakfast Quesadillas, Quiche, Yogurt, Oatmeal... Etc... Babb's Coffee House is truly unique both in the coffee and the atmosphere. From the accent lamps to the artwork, Babb's Coffee House creates a fun relaxing atmosphere to chill with friends relax on your own or impress business clients. Our coffee is roasted & air lifted fresh every week from Seattle to give you a smooth consistent taste every time. The syrups are all natural with no preservatives. Over 25 selections of Market Spice Teas including herbal tea shipped fresh from Seattle. Add fresh bagels, muffins, fruits, soups, croissant sandwiches & gourmet desserts and you truly have A Taste Of Seattle!
Reviewed By paulwylie W - Fargo, North Dakota
You'll find Babb's across the train tracks on Main Ave. off of Broadway here in Fargo.
The staff are friendly and helpful, and if you're a newcomer to the flavored coffee scene, they'll take the time to explain things to you.
There's a pretty big seating area, with lounge chairs, couches, table and chairs, and even outside seating for those who need a smoke with their java.
The no rush philosophy makes this a great place to gather your friends and family for a cuppa, before heading out for a night on the town.
A big chess board in the center seating area sets the tone for the laid back atmosphere.
Clean, well kept, and just an all around good time feel to this place.
And oh, the coffee is great, the scones and cookies are fresh, and don't forget to check out the 'specials' board to the left of the ordering station!
5. Blackbird Woodfire
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By hikertoo - Ohio
We stopped for lunch midweek. The service was friendly and attentive. The pizza was good. We each had a personal size pizza that was just the right size. The crust is thin. The restaurant is small and cozy. It is clean and nice stop when visiting Fargo.
6. JL Beers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Award Winning Burgers with Fresh-cut Chips & Fries. 40 Beers on tap.
Reviewed By AngeGC11 - Gold Coast, Australia
Visiting from Australia we wanted an American experience !! The staff went out of there way to make us feel welcome,chatted to us ,had fun with us and explained both the beer and food menu in great detail.The local beer was great and the advice spot on.The burgers and fries were great,so fresh and tasty.In fact it was so good that we returned a few days later. We even bought the beer glasses to bring back to Australia,and the staff promised me they would look after my daughter when she returns with her college friends.The staff also gave us postcards to write that all arrived Down Under,just amazing ! Please visit here the staff will look after you !!!
7. Wurst Bier Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By Ashley H - Minnesota
I am from Southern Minnesota, and the one thing my friends and co-workers told me about Fargo, North Dakota is the sheer amount of places to eat that they have! I was super excited about the prospect of having world class food.
We googled the best places to eat in Fargo, and saw that the Wurst Bier Hall was Number 1. I am of German heritage, and my husband can't say no to delicious sausages, so we decided this would be our best bet for a Friday night dinner in Fargo.
We walked right in to a "please seat yourself" situation and found a little table nestled by the bar. The restaurant itself is really quite lovely, trendy, and hip. Instead of sports, they were playing music videos on the televisions (which was a fun, nice change to not see sports!)
Above our table at an outcropping was several different kinds of sauces to sprinkle on your food.
We were promptly greeted by a flamboyant, charismatic waiter. We ordered from their vast selection of beers, and drooled as we read their German-centric menu (nothing like this restaurant exists where I am from!)
We agreed to this giant $30 Sausage and Pretzel and German potatoes meal.
The food came quickly, and it was quite glorious. Three enormous sausages were craftfully arranged in the middle, followed by a giant Snake sized pretzel skirting the outside of the plate. The potatoes and other dressings for the meal were plopped around the edges. Three little Germany flags victoriously stood on each mountain of meat showcasing which sausage was which.
My mouth dropped at the sheer extent of the food!
I tasted each sausage with an excited delight flooding my brain at every bite. The meat was cooked to perfection and salted and seasoned perfectly. The pretzel was like biting into Summer, as it gave off hints of pretzel and fresh mini donuts.
I burst into a quiet fake German song, as I told my husband I needed to sing the song of my people as the food was so inspiring to my taste buds. I don't even know German and words wafted from my mouth, singing the song of this delicious food.
The food was just fantastic, with a great waiter and a great experience overall. The saddest part was leaving with my to-go box, knowing that I will never be able to eat there again since I live in Southern Minnesota...
8. Usher's House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Located in historic Davy Memorial Park in Moorhead, MN, the building was originally built in 1936 as an American Legion and has transformed over time. An old bear cage is visible from our floor-to-ceiling glass windowed Dining Room, a remnant from when the land was once a zoo. Today we are a restaurant and event venue, with an atmosphere inspired by old English pubs and a menu crafted to perfection by our chefs. Customers say it’s the best of both worlds -- fine dining and chef-inspired cuisine, in a casual, cozy setting. And when you look out the window, you simply can’t beat the Usher’s House view.
Reviewed By 798galens - Fargo, North Dakota
The floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the river is without a doubt the best, most pleasant view of any restaurant in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Combined with the comfortable ambience of the dining area, good service, and excellent food, I highly recommend Usher's House. Whether you are looking for a quiet romantic dinner for two (been there, done that) or a venue for a larger group where you can hear the the other people around the table (been there, done that), this a great choice.
9. Grand Junction Grilled Steaks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By ontgoMN - Moorhead, MN
You just want to say MORE please when you visit this rather small unassuming place with great fresh food. The homemade bread is fresh and delicious seriously if they just had the bread I would go. The price reasonable and I think portion sizes right. You can order cold or hot subs and sandwiches prepared in front of you. I tried their cookies last week and damn it they are great too. Just go already then go back.
10. JL Beers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 368 reviews
Award Winning Burgers with Fresh-cut Chips & Fries. 32 Beers on tap.
Reviewed By Vince K - Brainerd, Minnesota
Every time we get to the Fargo/Moorhead area J.L Beers is a must stop. For about the price of a fast food place you get an amazing freshly made burger and fries, and a craft beer!
