Grand Forks, North Dakota · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 7 places · Grand Forks
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Our top picks are Brick & Barley, Ely’s Ivy and Rhombus Guys Pizza.
These restaurants and bars are physically located in Grand Forks and are listed by Visit Grand Forks as offering outdoor seating. Patio and sidewalk seating may be seasonal; confirm availability directly with the business before visiting.
9 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Brick & Barley is a downtown tap house and bar serving food alongside a rotating selection of beers. Its menu includes burgers, tacos, pizza and pasta, and Visit Grand Forks lists seasonal outdoor seating.
Best for: craft beer and bar food
22 S 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Ely’s Ivy is a downtown restaurant serving scratch-made dishes, including sandwiches and burgers made with bread baked from local flour and grains. Visit Grand Forks lists patio seating adjacent to the restaurant.
Best for: dinner and brunch
312 Kittson Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Rhombus Guys is a three-level restaurant specializing in gourmet pizza. Visit Grand Forks describes its rooftop seating as overlooking downtown.
Best for: pizza and rooftop dining
124 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
The Toasted Frog is a downtown restaurant serving dishes including wood-fired pizza, filet mignon and tacos, along with martinis. Visit Grand Forks lists off-street café tables along the sidewalk.
Best for: dinner and cocktails
205 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203
The Hub Pub is a downtown bar and grill with appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and flatbreads. Its website says the patio is available in summertime and may have occasional live music and activities.
Best for: pub food and a patio
5301 Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Eagles Crest Grill is a restaurant at King’s Walk Golf Course, serving sandwiches, pasta, seafood, steak and barbecue ribs. Its patio overlooks the golf course’s greens and lake.
Best for: dining by the golf course
2950 10th Ave N, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Northside Cafe is a cafe at its location across from Ralph Engelstad Arena. The cafe says it offers a summer outdoor patio; its menu is available on its website.
Best for: breakfast and casual dining