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.

Ribeye Steak Sammich
Weekly Special

Ribeye Steak Sammich $18.99

Shaved medium-rare ribeye steak on a toasted bun with homemade aged cheese sauce, topped with fresh sautéed Bella mushrooms, onions, and melty provolone cheese. Served with beef tallow fries and homemade ranch.

Deconstructed Steak Kabob Bowl
Weekly Special

Deconstructed Steak Kabob Bowl $23.99

A take on a classic kabob deconstructed and cooked to perfection. Reverse-seared tri-tip steak bites paired with lightly smoked and seared sweet peppers, pineapple, onions, zucchini, and optional smoked Bella mushrooms over fresh rice with our homemade sweet garlic teriyaki blend.

Slow Smoked Southwest Brisket Grilled Cheese
Weekly Special

Slow Smoked Southwest Brisket Grilled Cheese $17.99

Two large slices of sourdough toasted with homemade southwest sauce and loaded with slow smoked shredded brisket covered in melty provolone cheese. Served with beef tallow fries and homemade ranch.

Deconstructed Steak or Shrimp Kabob Bowl
Weekly Special

Deconstructed Steak or Shrimp Kabob Bowl $23.99

A bold take on a classic kabob, deconstructed and cooked to perfection. Reverse-seared tri-tip steak bites or smoked Argentine red shrimp paired with lightly smoked and seared vegetables, including sweet peppers, pineapple, onions, zucchini, and optional smoked Bella mushrooms, served over fresh rice and finished with a homemade sweet garlic teriyaki blend.

Slow Smoked Brisket Meal
Weekly Special

Slow Smoked Brisket Meal $20.99

A generous portion of our slow-smoked shredded brisket, cooked low and slow for incredible flavor and tenderness. Served with homemade loaded mashed potatoes topped with creamy gravy and a side of garlic sautéed baby green beans.

Snake Bite Chicken Pasta
Weekly Special

Snake Bite Chicken Pasta $17.99

Southwest-seared garlic chicken tossed with linguine noodles and smothered in a rich, creamy garlic and sweet pepper cheese sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of herbs and served with warm garlic baguette slices for the perfect comfort meal.

Slow Smoked Chicken Meal
Weekly Special

Slow Smoked Chicken Meal $18.99

A hearty serving of our fresh, never-reheated slow-smoked chicken, seasoned and smoked to perfection. Served with your choice of homemade candied carrots, fresh-made coleslaw, bacon ranch pasta salad, or crispy beef tallow fries.

Spinach Ribeye Steak Wrap
Weekly Special

Spinach Ribeye Steak Wrap $18.99

A large warm tortilla layered with a light garlic herb spread and loaded with shaved ribeye steak, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, red onions, and a light olive oil vinaigrette drizzle. Wrapped fresh and served with crispy beef tallow fries and homemade ranch.

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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