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 Tri-Tip & Mushroom Pasta
COMING TUESDAY, 13TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Creamy Tri-Tip & Mushroom Pasta $22.99

AVAILABLE OCT 13 ONLY. A creamy mushroom base loaded with cheese flavor over fresh steamed rotini noodles, topped with shaved reverse-seared tri-tip steak. Served with toasted garlic baguette slices.

Classic Tri-Tip Steak Sammich
COMING TUESDAY, 13TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Classic Tri-Tip Steak Sammich $17.99

AVAILABLE OCT 13 ONLY. Toasted chef-line bun with garlic herb spread, loaded with reverse-seared tri-tip and topped with melted provolone and sauteed sweet peppers and onions.

Chicken Alfredo
COMING TUESDAY, 13TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Chicken Alfredo $18.99

AVAILABLE OCT 13 ONLY. A creamy, rich homemade Alfredo loaded with cheesy flavor and paired with grilled chicken thighs over fresh steamed noodles. Served with garlic baguette slices.

Slow-Smoked Rib Meal
COMING WEDNESDAY, 14TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Slow-Smoked Rib Meal $19.99

AVAILABLE OCT 14 ONLY. Four or more meaty slow-smoked baby back ribs paired with homemade loaded mashed taters or sweet taters, and garlic sauteed green beans or beef tallow fries with homemade ranch. Choose honey garlic, sweet teriyaki or homemade BBQ.

Homemade Italian-Style Spaghetti
COMING THURSDAY, 15TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Homemade Italian-Style Spaghetti $21.99

AVAILABLE OCT 15 ONLY. Made from scratch with vine-ripened tomatoes and spicy sausage, paired with fresh herbs and spices over spaghetti noodles. Served with creamy homemade basil baguette slices.

Lasagna Bowl
COMING THURSDAY, 15TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Lasagna Bowl $21.99

AVAILABLE OCT 15 ONLY. Fresh rotini noodles paired with a homemade meaty marinara, covered in a melty cheese blend and drizzled with a ricotta basil sauce. Served with creamy basil baguette slices.

Steak Bite Gnocchi
COMING FRIDAY, 16TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Steak Bite Gnocchi $27.99

AVAILABLE OCT 16 ONLY. Hand-trimmed reverse-seared ribeye steak bites paired with a creamy, light homemade basil cheese sauce over freshly seared gnocchi, topped with fresh grated parmesan. Served with toasted parmesan garlic baguette slices.

Creamy Bacon Chicken Gnocchi
COMING FRIDAY, 16TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Creamy Bacon Chicken Gnocchi $21.99

AVAILABLE OCT 16 ONLY. Pan-seared gnocchi covered in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce seasoned with Daily's smokey bacon and paired with shaved seared garlic chicken thighs. Served with parmesan toasted baguette slices.

Slow-Smoked Italian Sausage Pasta
COMING SATURDAY, 17TH OF OCTOBER 2026

Slow-Smoked Italian Sausage Pasta $18.99

AVAILABLE OCT 17 ONLY. Fresh, never-reheated slow-smoked sausage links, sliced and served over fresh steamed noodles with a homemade creamy herb-rich cheese sauce. Served with toasted garlic parmesan 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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