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.

Classic Tri-Tip Sandwich
COMING TUESDAY

Classic Tri-Tip Sandwich $18.99

AVAILABLE TUESDAY ONLY. Toasted bun with shaved, medium-rare Tri-Tip, melted provolone, Sautéed sweet peppers and onions, and garlic herb Aioli. Served with beef tallow fries and house-made ranch.

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COMING TUESDAY
ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY

Lemon Garlic Pasta

AVAILABLE TUESDAY ONLY. Fresh noodles tossed in a creamy house-made lemon dill Alfredo sauce, topped with your choice of seared scallops or Argentine red shrimp. Served with toasted Parmesan garlic baguette slices. Available Tuesday starting at 4:00 PM.

Seared Scallops
$27.99
Argentine Red Shrimp
$25.99
Slow-Smoked Brisket Meal
★ ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY (SEP 16)
ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY

Slow-Smoked Brisket Meal $20.99

AVAILABLE SEP 16 ONLY. A generous portion of slow-smoked, shredded brisket served with your choice of house-made garlic rosemary mashed potatoes or beef tallow fries, alongside garlic-sautéed baby green beans.

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★ ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY (SEP 16)
ONLY AVAILABLE TODAY

Southwest Brisket Grilled Cheese $17.99

AVAILABLE SEP 16 ONLY. Slow-smoked southwest brisket grilled on toasted sourdough with house-made southwest sauce, shredded brisket, and melted provolone. Served with beef tallow fries and house-made ranch.

Italian-Style Spaghetti with Spicy Sausage
COMING THURSDAY, 17TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Italian-Style Spaghetti with Spicy Sausage $21.99

AVAILABLE SEP 17 ONLY. House-made Italian-style spaghetti prepared with vine-ripened tomatoes and spicy sausage, seasoned with fresh herbs and served with creamy basil baguette slices.

Lasagna Bowl
COMING THURSDAY, 17TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Lasagna Bowl $21.99

AVAILABLE SEP 17 ONLY. Rotini pasta tossed in a house-made meat marinara, topped with a melted cheese blend and finished with a ricotta basil drizzle. Served with basil baguette slices.

Steak Bite Gnocchi
COMING FRIDAY, 18TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Steak Bite Gnocchi $27.99

AVAILABLE SEP 18 ONLY. Hand-trimmed, reverse-seared ribeye bites served over seared gnocchi in a creamy, house-made basil cheese sauce. Finished with fresh grated Parmesan and toasted Parmesan garlic baguette slices.

Creamy Bacon Chicken Gnocchi
COMING FRIDAY, 18TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Creamy Bacon Chicken Gnocchi 21.99

AVAILABLE SEP 18 ONLY. Pan-seared gnocchi and shaved garlic chicken thighs tossed in a house-made Alfredo sauce with Daily’s smoked bacon. Served with Parmesan-toasted baguette slices.

Creamy Tri-Tip & Mushroom Pasta
COMING SATURDAY, 19TH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

Creamy Tri-Tip & Mushroom Pasta $22.99

AVAILABLE SEP 19 ONLY. Reverse-seared shaved tri-tip served over rotini in a savory, cheese-infused mushroom cream sauce, accompanied by toasted garlic baguette slices.

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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