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 (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod $22.99

Two garlic butter seared cod loins cooked per order on a bed of rice, drizzled with creamy lemon garlic sauce and topped with crispy garlic bits and fresh chopped green onion.

Creamy Tri Tip & Mushroom Pasta
Weekly Special (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Creamy Tri Tip & Mushroom Pasta $22.99

Creamy mushroom base loaded with cheese flavor over fresh steamed rotini noodles and topped with shaved reverse-seared tri tip steak. Served with toasted garlic baguette slices.

Slow Smoked Baby Back Style Ribs
Weekly Special (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Slow Smoked Baby Back Style Ribs $19.99

Slow smoked baby back style ribs served with your choice of two sides: fresh-made slaw, homemade Grub Tub baked beans, or fries. Choose from homemade BBQ sauce: Raspberry Rave, Sweet Teriyaki, or Original Dry Rub with BBQ.

Weekly Special (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Chicago Italian Beef $18.99

Toasted Italian roll loaded with specially seasoned shaved medium rare beef, creamy herb spread, and homemade pickled onions and garlic. Served with our beef tallow fries and homemade ranch.

Prime Rib Dip
Weekly Special (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Prime Rib Dip $17.99

Reverse-seared prime rib piled onto a toasted hoagie bun with our homemade Super Sauce. Served with beef bone-broth au jus for dipping, beef tallow fries, and homemade ranch. Add a bubbly provolone smear for an extra cheesy finish. Availability: Friday, August 28 — All Day.

Prime Rib Meal
Weekly Special (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Prime Rib Meal

A 10oz or 16oz slice of reverse seared medium prime, served with creamy garlic mashed taters and fresh steamed asparagus.

Queen
$32.99
King
$40.99
Deconstructed Tri Tip Steak or Spicy Thai Chicken Kabob Bowl
Weekly Special (Sep 8 - Sep 12)

Deconstructed Tri Tip Steak or Spicy Thai Chicken Kabob Bowl $23.99

Reverse seared tri tip steak bites or smoked Thai chicken paired with lightly smoked and seared veggies (sweet peppers, pineapple, onions, zucchini & optional smoked Bella mushrooms) over fresh rice with 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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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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