Kab Posted May 22 Posted May 22 The problem I have with any eatery is when you go in them it’s so damn loud 9n there you can’t hear across the table. vinyl taco was terrible, Texas road house is just as bad and service isn’t that great there has to be a way to tone down the noise in theses places, you expect it in a sports bar. 1 Quote
geaux_sioux Posted May 22 Posted May 22 3 hours ago, Kab said: The problem I have with any eatery is when you go in them it’s so damn loud 9n there you can’t hear across the table. vinyl taco was terrible, Texas road house is just as bad and service isn’t that great there has to be a way to tone down the noise in theses places, you expect it in a sports bar. There is a way, but they want you to eat and get out so they can get turnover. It's not fine dining. 2 Quote
crb1 Posted May 22 Posted May 22 I don't know how anyone would want to open a restaurant in GF. I was born and raised here but this town is so fickle when it comes to restaurants, even decent places come here to die. Quote
gfhockey Posted May 22 Posted May 22 2 minutes ago, crb1 said: I don't know how anyone would want to open a restaurant in GF. I was born and raised here but this town is so fickle when it comes to restaurants, even decent places come here to die. Gotta be a local to own one look at varsity ice house place packed cuz local owns it only non local that is doing well is BWW and roadhouse Quote
crb1 Posted May 22 Posted May 22 1 minute ago, gfhockey said: Gotta be a local to own one look at varsity ice house place packed cuz local owns it only non local that is doing well is BWW and roadhouse many locals have tried and failed. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 22 Posted May 22 Presented without further comment: https://www.google.com/search?q=marilyn+hagerty+ground+round&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS929US929&oq=marilyn+hagerty+ground+round&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRiPAtIBCTE1NTg4ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted May 22 Posted May 22 3 hours ago, crb1 said: I don't know how anyone would want to open a restaurant in GF. I was born and raised here but this town is so fickle when it comes to restaurants, even decent places come here to die. Grand Forks is a bit culty for its size. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted May 22 Posted May 22 1 hour ago, JohnboyND7 said: Grand Forks is a bit culty for its size. More than a bit 1 Quote
gfNDfan Posted May 23 Posted May 23 10 hours ago, The Sicatoka said: Presented without further comment: https://www.google.com/search?q=marilyn+hagerty+ground+round&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS929US929&oq=marilyn+hagerty+ground+round&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRigATIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRiPAtIBCTE1NTg4ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Shame on you Sic! What about her Olive Garden review that set the internet on FIRE back in the day! The thing with Marilyn was she was unfailingly positive in her restaurant reviews. Unlike most newspaper restaurant reviewers, who could be real a-holes, she always tried to find the bright side on every place she went - ND nice to a fault! "Flimsy napkins" was about a negative as she ever got. Hope she's doing well since Forum kicked her to the curb - haven't heard from her in years. Quote
gfNDfan Posted May 23 Posted May 23 8 hours ago, JohnboyND7 said: Grand Forks is a bit culty for its size. Hey el-chapo needs a shoe shine on BS-ville - go away Quote
Kab Posted May 23 Posted May 23 18 hours ago, crb1 said: I don't know how anyone would want to open a restaurant in GF. I was born and raised here but this town is so fickle when it comes to restaurants, even decent places come here to die. I don’t care who owns the place as long as food is good, service is good and place is clean. i always liked the north side, everything isn’t made in a deep fryer, how are they doing in the new location? Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 23 Posted May 23 7 hours ago, gfNDfan said: Shame on you Sic! What about her Olive Garden review that set the internet on FIRE back in the day! The thing with Marilyn was she was unfailingly positive in her restaurant reviews. Unlike most newspaper restaurant reviewers, who could be real a-holes, she always tried to find the bright side on every place she went - ND nice to a fault! "Flimsy napkins" was about a negative as she ever got. Hope she's doing well since Forum kicked her to the curb - haven't heard from her in years. It was presented as proof that GF loves its chain restaurants. 1 Quote
forksandspoons Posted May 23 Posted May 23 For a town its size, Grand Forks has a ton of really good places to eat IMO. Is there turnover? For sure. That’s the industry. Fargo is not immune to it at all. Greater Grand Forks restaurants I’d consider really good or better, based on Google reviews and my own experiences. Probably missing some. Parrots Cay Harry’s Blue Moose Charras Rhombus Up North Toasted Frog Speedway Elys Ivy Kaizen Bernies Spud Jr Helix Darcy’s Las Delicias De La Abuela JL Beers Sakura House of Punjab Varsity Quote
NewUndFan Posted May 23 Posted May 23 26 minutes ago, forksandspoons said: For a town its size, Grand Forks has a ton of really good places to eat IMO. Is there turnover? For sure. That’s the industry. Fargo is not immune to it at all. Greater Grand Forks restaurants I’d consider really good or better, based on Google reviews and my own experiences. Probably missing some. Parrots Cay Harry’s Blue Moose Charras Rhombus Up North Toasted Frog Speedway Elys Ivy Kaizen Bernies Spud Jr Helix Darcy’s Las Delicias De La Abuela JL Beers Sakura House of Punjab Varsity I would add one to the list as Chicago Burrito. One of my favorite authentic Mexican restaurants maybe anywhere. 1 Quote
Green Banner Posted May 23 Posted May 23 49 minutes ago, forksandspoons said: For a town its size, Grand Forks has a ton of really good places to eat IMO. Is there turnover? For sure. That’s the industry. Fargo is not immune to it at all. Greater Grand Forks restaurants I’d consider really good or better, based on Google reviews and my own experiences. Probably missing some. Parrots Cay Harry’s Blue Moose Charras Rhombus Up North Toasted Frog Speedway Elys Ivy Kaizen Bernies Spud Jr Helix Darcy’s Las Delicias De La Abuela JL Beers Sakura House of Punjab Varsity El Gordito 2 Quote
Und Princess Posted May 23 Posted May 23 51 minutes ago, forksandspoons said: For a town its size, Grand Forks has a ton of really good places to eat IMO. Is there turnover? For sure. That’s the industry. Fargo is not immune to it at all. Greater Grand Forks restaurants I’d consider really good or better, based on Google reviews and my own experiences. Probably missing some. Parrots Cay Harry’s Blue Moose Charras Rhombus Up North Toasted Frog Speedway Elys Ivy Kaizen Bernies Spud Jr Helix Darcy’s Las Delicias De La Abuela JL Beers Sakura House of Punjab Varsity Are you missing Olive Garden? Olive Garden is pretty awesome!!! Quote
geaux_sioux Posted May 23 Posted May 23 10 hours ago, gfNDfan said: Hey el-chapo needs a shoe shine on BS-ville - go away Does this truth trigger you? A bit revealing don't you think? 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted May 25 Posted May 25 is skies even in the running for best high end dining in town? ely's ivy? Quote
Und Princess Posted May 25 Posted May 25 Just now, SIOUXFAN97 said: is skies even in the running for best high end dining in town? ely's ivy? I think it should be! Along with Ely's ivy 1 Quote
gfhockey Posted May 25 Posted May 25 3 hours ago, Und Princess said: I think it should be! Along with Ely's ivy Can’t beat the speedway tho! Quote
Und Princess Posted May 25 Posted May 25 1 minute ago, gfhockey said: Can’t beat the speedway tho! That's good too!!! Quote
JohnboyND7 Posted May 26 Posted May 26 On 5/23/2025 at 12:20 AM, gfNDfan said: Hey el-chapo needs a shoe shine on BS-ville - go away I am not sure what this even means 1 Quote
NewUndFan Posted May 27 Posted May 27 I heard Dave's hot chicken is coming to grand forks in the old firehouse subs space. 1 Quote
SIOUXFAN97 Posted May 27 Posted May 27 3 minutes ago, NewUndFan said: I heard Dave's hot chicken is coming to grand forks in the old firehouse subs space. I thought that whole complex was getting torn down? 1 Quote
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