The Grub Tub - Family Owned BBQ & Comfort Food

Family-Owned BBQ & Comfort Food in Dickinson, North Dakota

Our Story
Our Story

A local favorite built on real food and real hospitality.

The Grub Tub started with a simple idea: real, homemade food made from fresh ingredients and served by people who genuinely care. What began on the road has become one of Dickinson's most-loved kitchens — known for smoked meats, hand-built burgers and sandwiches, weekly specials, and cheesecakes made from scratch.

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What Locals Say

Loved across Dickinson

★★★★★
“Hands down my favorite restaurant in Dickinson. The homemade food tastes like someone who actually cares is in the kitchen. Worth the drive every single time.”
Local Regular · Google
★★★★★
“Lisa made us feel right at home and the weekly special was incredible. Save room for the homemade cheesecake — you will not regret it.”
Happy Diner · Google
★★★★★
“Angel's service was fantastic and the smoked meats are the real deal. Friendly atmosphere, fresh ingredients, and they even have gluten-free options.”
Returning Guest · Google
This Week

Our Specials

Rotating favorites and seasonal features — updated fresh by the kitchen.

Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod
Weekly Special

Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod $22.99

This dish presents two garlic butter-seared cod loins, cooked to order, resting on a bed of rice. It is drizzled with a creamy lemon garlic sauce and garnished with crispy garlic bits and fresh chopped green onion.

Rock and Roll Cod Bowl
Weekly Special

Rock and Roll Cod Bowl $22.99

This cod dish features two garlic butter-seared cod loins atop a bed of fresh rice, topped with a house-made teriyaki blend, and served with a creamy, light Asian slaw. For optimal flavor, we recommend mixing this bowl thoroughly.

Slow-Smoked Baby Back Style Ribs
Weekly Special

Slow-Smoked Baby Back Style Ribs $19.99

These ribs are served with your choice of two sides: freshly prepared slaw, house-made Grub Tub baked beans, or fries. You may select from our house-made BBQ sauces: Raspberry Rave, Sweet Teriyaki, or Original Dry Rub with BBQ.

Grub Tub Classic Chicken Alfredo
Weekly Special

Grub Tub Classic Chicken Alfredo $17.99

This Alfredo offers fresh linguine noodles adorned with a house-made sauce crafted from sweet cream and cheese, paired with garlic-seared shaved chicken. It is served with toasted garlic baguette slices.

Brisket Bowls
Weekly Special

Brisket Bowls $20.99

These brisket bowls include a generous portion of brisket served on a bed of creamy mashed red potatoes with bone broth gravy, and your choice of garlic green beans or sweet butter corn.

Southwest Slow-Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese
Weekly Special

Southwest Slow-Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese $17.99

This grilled cheese is prepared on two substantial slices of thick sourdough bread, featuring a southwest sauce, generous portions of slow-smoked brisket, and melted provolone cheese. It is accompanied by our beef tallow fries and house-made ranch.

Grub Tub Classic Chicken Alfredo
Weekly Special

Grub Tub Classic Chicken Alfredo $17.99

This Alfredo offers fresh linguine noodles adorned with a house-made sauce crafted from sweet cream and cheese, paired with garlic-seared shaved chicken. It is served with toasted garlic baguette slices.

Wild Rice & Mushroom Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowl
Weekly Special

Wild Rice & Mushroom Creamy Garlic Chicken Bowl $17.99

This dish features a base of fresh sautéed mushrooms incorporated into a creamy sauce, accompanying garlic-seared chicken and freshly steamed wild rice. It is complemented by hand-cut, pan-seared garlic sage carrots.

The Difference

Why Locals Love The Grub Tub

01

Homemade, Always

Everything is made fresh in-house from real ingredients — never frozen, never phoned in.

02

Friendly Faces

Regulars come back for Lisa, Angel, and a team that treats you like family.

03

Smoked In-House

Low-and-slow smoked meats that you can taste the difference in.

04

Something New Weekly

Rotating weekly specials and from-scratch cheesecakes keep every visit interesting.

Worth the Drive

Worth the Drive

Folks come from all over the area for food that tastes like it was made just for them. Honest portions, friendly faces, and flavors you remember.

A Look Inside

From the Kitchen

Real photos coming soon — straight from The Grub Tub.

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Visit Us

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Address
137 1st Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone
701-761-0149
Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Thursday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Friday: 11 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM
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