If you are looking for dining experience that combines classic supper club vibes with contemporary culinary excellence, Ranch Steakhouse is a true North Dakota hidden treasure. Operating since the 1940s and currently under the welcoming stewardship of owner Joel Elvrum, this renowned establishment offers a unique multi-level setup. The main floor features a classy yet laid-back saloon-style bar complete with pool and dart lanes, while the upper level opens into an intimate, cozy dining room beautifully accented by dark woods, warm lighting, and tasteful antiques. It is a favorite neighborhood destination for local families, traveling hunters, and anglers returning from a successful day on Devils Lake.
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating
Atmosphere
Historic, cozy, romantic, trendy, and casual yet upscale
Good For
Dinner, solo dining, large groups, families with children, and tourists
Children’s Amenities
High chairs, kids’ menu, and family-friendly environment
Entertainment
Sports on TV, bar onsite, pool table, and dart board
Parking
Free onsite private parking lot and free street parking (usually plenty of spaces)
Payment Options
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Big-City Culinary Quality: Guests frequently praise the expertly seasoned premium cuts of steak, noting that the texture, flavor, and culinary preparation easily rival high-end metropolitan steakhouses.
Unmatched Ambiance: The historic multi-tier layout creates an enchanting dining atmosphere. Customers rave about the warm saloon decor upstairs and the fairy-light lit accents that make it perfect for date nights.
Legendary House Starters: The freshly baked popovers served with house-made honey butter and the rich spinach con queso are widely celebrated local favorites.
Superb Liquid Selection: Features a highly rated craft bar system offering in-house natural fruit-infused vodkas, curated local draft lines, an elegant wine selection, and expertly shaken martinis.
Menu and Product Catalog
Starters
Item Name
Description
Bang Bang Shrimp
Corkscrew shrimp tossed in a sweet fire-spiced Asian-style sauce
Wings
Plump chicken wings tossed in your choice of Buffalo, sweet chili, or BBQ sauce
Sushi Roll of the Day
Freshly rolled rotating daily sushi selection (such as Spicy Crab or Spider Roll)
Spinach con Queso
Creamy spinach and cheese dip served with fresh fried tortilla chips
Poutine
A French Canadian classic featuring hot fries topped with white cheddar cheese curds and a rich green peppercorn sauce
Popover Basket
Four light, airy baked popovers served alongside exceptional sweet honey butter
Caprese
Slices of ripe beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, and buffalo mozzarella drizzled with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil
BBQ Nachos
Tortilla chips piled with house-smoked pulled pork, bbq and cheese sauces, and a zesty black bean and corn mix
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy cut sweet potatoes served with a side of maple Dijon dipping sauce
Black Iron Steak Tips
Tender, juicy steak tips blackened with a semi-spicy house blend and served with velvety Béarnaise sauce
Steak, Fish, & Chops
All entrees in this section include your choice of soup (such as Knoephla, Clam Chowder, or Mushroom Bisque) or a crisp house salad, alongside your choice of a baked russet potato, garlic mashed potatoes, french fries, au gratin potatoes, or wild rice pilaf.
Item Name
Description
Oven Broiled Scallops
Tender scallops nestled under toasted breadcrumbs and crispy prosciutto, finished with fresh herbs, butter, and white wine
Pan Fried Walleye
A regional freshwater favorite featuring a crunchy panko crust served with tangy caper-dill tartar sauce
Cedar Plank Salmon
Norwegian salmon baked with aromatics of real cedar wood and fresh sprigs of thyme
Ribeye
A generous 14oz U.S.D.A. Choice Midwest Black Angus beef cut, seasoned and grilled to your preferred doneness
Filet Mignon
An incredibly tender 8oz thick-cut Certified Angus Beef steak
Hand Dusted Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp fried fresh to order and accompanied by caper-dill tartar sauce
New York Strip Steak
A premium 12oz hand-cut U.S.D.A. Choice beef steak
Honey Pepper Pork Loin
A thick-cut, boneless pork chop packed with fresh herbs and cracked pepper blend, oven-roasted with sweet North Dakota honey
Top Sirloin
A flavorful, lean hand-cut beef steak available in a hearty 10oz cut or a lighter 7oz Petite portion
Prime Rib of Beef
Slow-roasted in specialty ovens, sliced thick (12oz), and served with rich au jus. Available Friday and Saturday starting at 4:00 PM until gone
Steak Toppers & Customizations
Item Name
Description
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Add three fire-grilled jumbo shrimp to any steak entree
Béarnaise Sauce
Classic buttery tarragon sauce with a traditional wine reduction
Green Peppercorn Sauce
A rich, savory pan sauce infused with green peppercorns
Sautéed Onions
Tender sweet onions sautéed to a golden brown
Burgundy Mushrooms
Earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich, flavorful Burgundy wine reduction
Smothered Style
Top your chosen cut with a combination of sautéed mushrooms and onions
Sinatra Style
Finishes your steak with a rich blue cheese crust and a decadent port wine demi-glace
Cajun Blackening
Have your steak or fish crust-blackened with a spicy, authentic Southern seasoning blend
One-Plate Meals
Item Name
Description
Jager Schnitzel
A crispy, pan-fried panko pork cutlet served over aged cheddar spaetzle with blistered tomatoes, wilted greens, and a sage cream sauce
The Wedge
Cold, crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce tossed with red onion, grape tomatoes, warm bacon, house-made blue cheese dressing, and a splash of balsamic glaze
Chicken Tchopitoulas
Blackened chicken breasts seasoned with a semi-spicy house blend, layered over a savory potato hash with country ham and asparagus tips, topped with Béarnaise sauce
Mediterranean Crackerbread
Creamy Havarti cheese, savory prosciutto ham, artichoke hearts, white sauce, tomatoes, and kalamata olives baked on a crispy 10-inch Lavosh cracker
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Sesame-crusted Ahi tuna seared medium-rare, sliced over wasabi mashed potatoes, and drizzled with a bright citrus ponzu sauce alongside steamed broccoli and carrots
Meatloaf Plate
Scratch-made house ground steak meatloaf topped and baked with a sweet chili sauce, served over mashed potatoes with fresh steamed broccoli and crispy fried onion strings
Shrimp fra Diablo
Large, succulent shrimp, fresh spinach, and asparagus tossed in a spicy Rosa cream sauce over a bed of tender fettuccine pasta
Spinach & Chicken Crackerbread
A 10-inch crispy Lavosh cracker loaded with house-smoked chicken, fresh spinach, and rich Havarti cheese, finished with a splash of white sauce
BBQ Ranch & Smoked Chicken Salad
Pulled house-smoked chicken, chopped romaine lettuce, a black bean and corn relish, avocado, diced tomatoes, and crunchy tortilla strips drizzled with zesty BBQ ranch dressing
Cajun Chicken & Sausage Pasta
A colorful blend of onions, peppers, spicy Andouille sausage, and pulled smoked chicken tossed with tubular pasta in a sharp cheddar cream sauce
Beverage Selection
House Cocktails & Fun Stuff
Drink Name
Ingredients & Style
Ranch Mule
Ginger-infused vodka, fresh mint, zesty lime, and crisp ginger beer
Joel the Plumber
Vibrant blueberry-infused vodka mixed with blue curacao, 7Up, and fresh lemonade
Gummy Bear
A sweet and refreshing blend of raspberry infusion and peach liquor combined with sweet and sour mixers
Strawberry Stripper
A fruity combination of strawberry-infused vodka, Strawberry Schnapps, orange juice, and sweet pineapple juice
Pineapple Express
A smooth tropical mixer featuring house-made pineapple-infused vodka, mixed citrus juices, and cream
Ranch Dog
A rich dessert style cocktail containing vanilla bean-infused vodka, dark coffee liquor, cola, and a splash of cream
Jamaican 10 Speed
A tropical fruit bowl in a pint glass combining coconut, melon, banana, pineapple, and orange
Ranch Martinis
Martini Name
Ingredients & Style
Cucumber Melontini
Premium vodka shaken with sweet Midori melon liquor and muddled fresh cucumber
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
House-made pineapple and vanilla-infused vodkas chilled and neatly layered over a touch of sweet grenadine
Dirty Birdie
Elite Grey Goose premium vodka shaken with dry vermouth, savory olive juice, and garnishing olives
Chocolate Martini
Decadent vanilla bean-infused vodka combined with rich chocolate liquor and Baileys Irish Cream in a sweet cocoa-rimmed glass
Cosmopolitan
Crisp Absolut Citron vodka, orange Cointreau lemon liquor, tart cranberry juice, and a fresh lemon twist
Tap & Bottle Beers
Draft Beer Selection (On Tap)
Bottled Suds, Cans, & Alternatives
New Belgium – Fat Tire Ale (Ft. Collins, CO)
Budweiser / Bud Light
Bells – Two Hearted IPA (Kalamazoo, MI)
Coors Light / Coors Banquet
Blue Moon – Belgian White (Golden, CO)
Miller Light / Miller High Life
Golden Rd – Mango Cart Wheat (Los Angeles, CA)
Michelob Ultra / Mich Gold Light
Deschutes – Black Butte Porter (Bend, OR)
Busch Light / Grain Belt Premium
Laughing Sun – Red Dwarf Sour (Bismarck, ND)
Corona / Stella Artois / Heineken
Kona – Big Wave Golden Ale (Hawaii)
Sam Adams Lager
Goose Island – IPA (Chicago, IL)
Angry Orchard Cider
Bud Light / Coors Light Pilsners
Mike’s Black Cherry
Drekker – Broken Rudder Red Ale (Fargo, ND)
White Claw (Black Cherry or Mango)
1/2 Bros – Morning Squeeze IPA (Grand Forks, ND)
Grampa Beers (Cans): Hamms, Old Milwaukee, Busch, PBR, Schmidt
Alaskan – Amber Alt Style Ale (Juneau, AK)
Non-Alcoholic: Sierra Nevada Hop Splash, Michelob Ultra Zero
Surley – Furious IPA / Mosh Pit Pale Ale (Minneapolis, MN)
