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RESTAURANTS

Date Night Restaurants in Bismarck

Updated October 2026 · 5 places · Bismarck

These locally owned Bismarck restaurants offer dinner settings and menus that can suit a date night, from Italian-inspired pasta and wine to steak and Brazilian churrasco. Addresses, websites, and confirmation pages are included for each; the descriptions summarize review or local-coverage information.

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40 Steak + Seafood

$$$$

1401 E Interchange Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

steak and seafood

40 Steak + Seafood is a steakhouse and seafood restaurant with five distinct dining rooms. Diners mention the warm bread, steaks, seafood, fireplaces, and cozy atmosphere.

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Anima Cucina

$$$$

101 N 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

pasta and wine

Anima Cucina is a downtown Italian-inspired café that becomes a table-service pasta and wine bar in the evening. OpenTable diners describe it as cozy and popular for dates and celebrations.

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Fogão Gaúcho Brazilian Steakhouse

$$$$

4510 Skyline Crossings, Bismarck, ND 58503

Brazilian churrasco

Fogão Gaúcho is a Brazilian steakhouse where grilled meats are served alongside a salad bar. OpenTable reviewers praise the attentive service, cooked-to-order meat, salad bar, and grilled pineapple.

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Butterhorn

$$$$

210 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

downtown dinner

Butterhorn is a downtown restaurant serving from-scratch food with Midwestern ingredients and French and Italian influences. Reviews and local listings note its craft cocktails and wine selection.

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Bistró 1100

$$$

1103 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504

upscale American and Italian

Bistró 1100 is an American café in a historic carriage-house setting, serving American and Italian dishes. Diners have highlighted its service and dishes including bruschetta, chicken, and pork ribeye.