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.

Coconut Curry Chicken
COMING TUESDAY, 10TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Coconut Curry Chicken $17.99

AVAILABLE NOV 10 ONLY. A homemade, creamy and lightly spiced curry sauce served with garlic pepper seared chicken thighs over jasmine rice and topped with steamed zucchini.

Spicy Brazilian Chicken Bowl
COMING TUESDAY, 10TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Spicy Brazilian Chicken Bowl $17.99

AVAILABLE NOV 10 ONLY. Spicy garlic and Thai pepper seared chicken thighs paired with a creamy, homemade coconut lime jalapeno sauce, a seasoned bean drizzle and sweet corn, served over fresh steamed rice.

Smoked Wings
COMING WEDNESDAY, 11TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Smoked Wings

AVAILABLE NOV 11 ONLY. Fresh, slow-smoked wings served with your choice of sauce (raspberry rave, honey garlic, sweet teriyaki or spicy teriyaki), beef tallow fries and homemade ranch. Available as an appetizer or a meal.

Appetizer
$13.99
Meal
$17.99
Slow-Smoked Rib Meal
COMING WEDNESDAY, 11TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Slow-Smoked Rib Meal $19.99

AVAILABLE NOV 11 ONLY. Four or more meaty, slow-smoked baby back ribs paired with homemade loaded mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes, and garlic sauteed green beans or beef tallow fries with homemade ranch. Choose honey garlic, sweet teriyaki or homemade BBQ sauce.

Pesto Tri-Tip Sandwich
COMING THURSDAY, 12TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Pesto Tri-Tip Sandwich $18.99

AVAILABLE NOV 12 ONLY. A homemade, fresh pesto cheese sauce paired with our new, double-tender, shaved and reverse-seared tri-tip, topped with homemade pickled red onions and melted provolone on a toasted bun, or served as a grilled cheese on sourdough.

Slow-Smoked Apple Butter Pork Chops
COMING THURSDAY, 12TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Slow-Smoked Apple Butter Pork Chops $23.99

AVAILABLE NOV 12 ONLY. Custom-cut 12-14oz prime pork chops, specially brined and smoked to perfection. Served with fresh steamed broccoli, homemade apple butter dipping sauce and homemade garlic parmesan creamy mashed potatoes.

Homemade Meatball Marinara Sub Meal
COMING FRIDAY, 13TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Homemade Meatball Marinara Sub Meal $18.99

AVAILABLE NOV 13 ONLY. Seasoned meatballs paired with our from-scratch marinara and melted provolone on a toasted Italian hoagie bun, served with beef tallow fries and homemade ranch.

Homemade Italian-Style Spaghetti
COMING FRIDAY, 13TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Homemade Italian-Style Spaghetti $21.99

AVAILABLE NOV 13 ONLY. Made from scratch with vine-ripened tomatoes and spicy sausage, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices and served over spaghetti noodles with creamy homemade basil baguette slices.

Lasagna Bowl
COMING FRIDAY, 13TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Lasagna Bowl $21.99

AVAILABLE NOV 13 ONLY. Fresh rotini noodles paired with a homemade meaty marinara, covered in a melted cheese blend and drizzled with a ricotta basil sauce. Served with creamy basil baguette slices.

Deconstructed Tri-Tip or Thai Shrimp Kabob Bowl
COMING SATURDAY, 14TH OF NOVEMBER 2026

Deconstructed Tri-Tip or Thai Shrimp Kabob Bowl $23.99

AVAILABLE NOV 14 ONLY. A deconstructed take on a classic kabob, featuring reverse-seared tri-tip steak bites or smoked Thai shrimp paired with lightly smoked and seared vegetables, including sweet peppers, pineapple, onions, zucchini and optional smoked baby bella mushrooms, served over fresh rice with a homemade sweet garlic teriyaki blend.

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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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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