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.

Italian-Style Spaghetti
Weekly Special

Italian-Style Spaghetti $21.99

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

Steak Bite Gnocchi
Weekly Special

Steak Bite Gnocchi $27.99

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
Weekly Special

Creamy Bacon Chicken Gnocchi $21.99

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.

Lemon Garlic Pasta with Seared Scallops
Weekly Special

Lemon Garlic Pasta with Seared Scallops

Fresh noodles topped with seared scallops in a creamy, house-made lemon dill Alfredo sauce. Served with toasted parmesan garlic baguette slices.

For Scallops
27.99
For Argentine Red Shrimp
25.99
Slow-Smoked Brisket Meal
Weekly Special

Slow-Smoked Brisket Meal $20.99

A generous portion of slow-smoked shredded brisket served with house-made garlic rosemary mashed potatoes or beef tallow fries, plus garlic-sautéed baby green beans.

Creamy Tri-Tip & Mushroom Pasta
Weekly Special

Creamy Tri-Tip & Mushroom Pasta $22.99

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

Classic Tri-Tip Sandwich
Weekly Special

Classic Tri-Tip Sandwich $18.99

Toasted bun layered with garlic herb aioli, shaved medium-rare tri-tip, melted provolone, and sautéed sweet peppers and onions. Served with beef tallow fries and house-made 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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Visit Us

Come on in.

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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