From rooftop dining to patio-style and open-air concepts, plus some smaller-scale outdoor mentions, eat and drink outside during the summer season in Minot!
Seasonal Offerings – Weather Permitting
Soak up the summer sun with lunch or dinner on a rooftop or grab drinks on a downtown patio; you’ll be sure to find outdoor dining options in Minot.
- 21+
- Family-Friendly
- Dog-Friendly
- Gluten-Free Options
Rooftop Views
Grab a drink on the rooftop and catch views overlooking downtown Minot. There’s never a shortage of entertainment with yard games, firepits and heaters, plus happy hour specials, wings and pizza!
Perfect spot for margaritas, appetizers, and hanging out on this festive rooftop overlooking south Minot. 21+ and available all day until 10 pm! Located right along Broadway.
Grab Drinks Outside
Try Barrel-Aged sour ales and locally brewed craft beer at Atypical Brewery and Barrelworks outside on their dog-friendly patio. Play yard games or board games! There’s a place for everyone, with the front patio hosting all ages and the back patio for 21+.
Enjoy award-winning Rhubarb wine with amazing views of the North Dakota prairie. Located just 6 miles west of Minot. Take a walk through the vineyard, go into the tasting room, sit on an outdoor deck and relax.
Badlands
Casual dining and specialty drinks on a sunny patio.
JL Beers
Mouthwatering burger spot with 40+ craft beers on tap.
Blue Rider
Downtown dive bar with local and ND-made beers on tap.
Ground Round
Pub-style dining and drinks on the patio near the fairgrounds.
Arny's 2.0 Lounge
Downtown pub serving drinks and tasty bites.
Family-Friendly Outdoor Patios
Magic City Hoagies
Deli sandwich shop and ice cream hangout with murals and arcade games.
Spicy Pie
Pizza, grinders, and beers – plus live music on Thursdays.
The Starving Rooster
Downtown spot for brunch and woodfire pizza made with fresh ingredients.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Wing spot near the Dakota Square Mall with daily drink specials.
Uncle Maddio's Pizza
Fresh-made, build-your-own pizza, including vegan and gluten-free options.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sports bar with tasty wings and an open-air patio.
Coffee & Treats Outside
The Station
Gourmet coffee shop with sweets and Frosty Claws. Gluten-free options.
Prairie Sky Breads
Downtown bakery serving scones, treats, and coffee drinks. Gluten-free options.
Cookies For You
Fresh-baked cookies, sweet treats, and drinks in downtown Minot. Gluten-free options.
Broadway Bean & Bagel
Fresh bagels and pastries served with hot and cold coffee drinks.
Meg-A-Latte
Modern café serving coffee and food items; open late.
Bearscat Bakehouse
Doughnuts made fresh daily with unique flavors. Gluten-free options.
Black Iguana Coffee
Downtown shop serving coffee, smoothies, and boba tea in Margie’s.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Soft-serve ice cream and specialty treats perfect for a summer day.