Best Burgers in Bismarck
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Bismarck
These Bismarck picks include independent burger spots, neighborhood bars, and a long-running local diner. Addresses and current-operation details were checked against the linked pages; the descriptions summarize what those sources say each place serves or is known for.
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JL Beers
217 N 3rd St, Bismarck, ND 58501
JL Beers is a downtown burger restaurant and beer bar with a menu devoted to burgers. It won the 2024 Downtown Burger Slam, and its menu lists a range of burger options.
Scotty’s Drive-In
210 N 21st St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Scotty’s is an independent drive-in restaurant that has operated in Bismarck since 1964. Its Rebel Burger is described as one of its best-known offerings.
Broadway Grill & Tavern
100 W Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Broadway Grill & Tavern is an American grill and bar in downtown Bismarck. Reviews praise its burgers, including a bison burger, and the local Burger Slam lists its Broadway Bratt Burger.
Big Boy Restaurant
2511 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Big Boy is a diner-style restaurant serving burgers and other American comfort food. Reviews single out its pizza burger served “flying style,” a locally familiar preparation.
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
3130 N 14th St, Bismarck, ND 58503
Sickies Garage is a burger restaurant and sports bar with an extensive burger and sandwich menu. A local listing notes that it was voted North Dakota’s Best Burger by Thrillist.
Lucky’s 13 Pub
915 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND 58504
Lucky’s 13 Pub is a Bismarck pub serving American food in a casual, family-friendly setting. Its listing identifies burgers as one of the core offerings alongside sandwiches and salads.
Ground Round Grill & Bar
526 S 3rd St, Bismarck, ND 58504
Ground Round Grill & Bar is a Bismarck bar and grill. Its local burger competition entry featured a double smash burger with bacon, jalapeños, sautéed onions, pepper jack, and house sauce.
Burger Time
1320 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
Burger Time is a locally operated burger counter with drive-through service. Its company page describes its beef burgers as fresh and hot, and customer reviews mention large burgers and portions.
The Toasted Frog
400 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
The local Burger Slam featured the Prairie Burger, a bison burger with pickled jalapeños, Swiss cheese, and chokecherry jam. The event page lists the participating restaurant and describes its featured burger.