Texas Roadhouse Menu in North Dakota
Texas Roadhouse Menu in North Dakota: where North Dakota sits down to steak
Texas Roadhouse in North Dakota anchors to the state's two interstate crossroads: Fargo on I-29 in the east and Bismarck on I-94 in the center, with other cities like Grand Forks part of the picture as the chain grows. For a state where a dinner out can mean an hour of highway, these restaurants double as trip landmarks: the meal waiting at the end of a drive to Fargo for shopping, a Bismarck stop on a cross-state run, a warm room at the end of a cold day.
And the cold is real context here. North Dakota winters make hearty food a survival strategy, and this menu is built hearty: big steaks, loaded potatoes, gravy on things that did not strictly need gravy. Nobody leaves hungry, which, in January, counts as a public service.
Starters that can handle a prairie appetite
The Cactus Blossom, a whole golden-fried onion with Cajun dipping sauce, runs about $7 to $12 and feeds a table the way it is meant to: petals pulled and passed while the rolls circulate. Rattlesnake Bites ($7 to $11) bring jalapeño and jack cheese, Tater Skins ($8 to $12) come loaded with cheddar and bacon, and the Combo Appetizer ($11 to $16) lets a group pick three starters without a committee meeting.
A note for first-timers: the free rolls with cinnamon butter arrive fast and refill quietly. Between rolls and a starter, a North Dakota table can be half full before the entrées land, so order with the whole meal in mind.
The steak lineup, sized for the northern plains
Steaks here start with the Hand-Cut Sirloin at roughly $13 to $23 depending on cut size; it is the value steak and it is genuinely good, lean with a real beef flavor. The Ft. Worth Ribeye ($22 to $31) is the marbled pick, the New York Strip ($21 to $29) slices clean and eats rich, and the Dallas Filet ($23 to $32) is the tenderest cut in the case. The Bone-In Ribeye ($29 to $38) and 23 oz. Porterhouse T-Bone ($31 to $40) are celebration steaks.
Slow-roasted prime rib ($23 to $34) appears as a limited feature, usually on weekends while it lasts. Every steak plate carries two sides, and the kitchen cooks to temperature consistently, which matters when your steak night is also your night in the big town.
Chicken Critters and the rest of the comfort case
Chicken Critters, the chain's hand-battered tenders, run about $14 to $20 and might be the most-ordered plate in North Dakota after the sirloin. They are crisp, salty, and built for dipping in honey mustard or ranch. Country Fried Chicken ($15 to $22) takes a whole breast, batters it, and buries it in cream gravy. Grilled BBQ Chicken and Herb Crusted Chicken (both about $14 to $21) give the table a lighter lane, and Grilled Salmon ($19 to $27) rounds it out for the fish eater in a beef state.
The ribs deserve their own sentence anywhere they are served: half slab $18 to $25, full slab $24 to $32, and combos that pair them with sirloin or tenders for $20 to $31. Split a full slab and a sirloin between two people and the table wins.
Lighter plates and the salad case
Not every North Dakota visit is a full feast. The house salad, chopped romaine with cheddar, egg, tomato, and croutons, is a meal with grilled or crispy chicken on top, and the Caesar follows the same formula. Chicken Caesar and Steakhouse Filet salads sit in the mid-teens at most locations, and the side salad with an entrée is the longtime regular's trick: greens first, then the loaded baked potato guilt arrives balanced. Grilled chicken and salmon plates with fresh vegetables also keep a lighter dinner completely respectable.
Early Dine, kids, and to-go for the drive home
Participating locations run Early Dine on select weeknights until about 6 p.m., with a short list of entrées at one set price, often near $12.99: an easy win for families eating before hockey practice or the drive back out of town. Kids meals run $6 to $14 with a side and drink included. To-go ordering through the app works well statewide; put the food in the warm car, point the vents at the bag (you know the trick), and dinner survives the highway.
Finding your North Dakota restaurant
Use the official locator with your ZIP code and confirm whether your stop is the Fargo or Bismarck side of the state before you promise a hungry carload an arrival time. Browse every state in our state directory, or study the numbers first in our full price guide. Crossing borders? The Minnesota menu page covers the Fargo-Moorhead twin-city run, and the South Dakota menu page handles the I-29 trip south.
North Dakota questions, answered
Which North Dakota cities have Texas Roadhouse?
The chain's North Dakota presence centers on its biggest metros, Fargo and Bismarck, with the official locator as the only reliable list. Search your ZIP there, since openings and hours change faster than any guide page.
What is the best value steak on the menu?
The Hand-Cut Sirloin, especially the larger cuts, gives you the most steak per dollar, and during Early Dine hours the 6 oz. sirloin dinner at participating locations is the best deal in the building.
Do the rolls really come free?
Yes. Fresh rolls with cinnamon butter are complimentary for dine-in guests and included with to-go orders, and you can buy extra dozens to take home.
Can I order ahead for pickup?
Yes. The app and website handle to-go orders at North Dakota locations. Order before you start the drive and time your arrival to the ready window.
Is there anything vegetarian on the menu?
The country vegetable plate, salads without meat, baked and sweet potatoes, and several sides can build a meatless meal. Tell your server and the kitchen will work with you.
What about gift cards and big groups?
Gift cards work at every location and are the standard North Dakota office gift for a reason. For groups of eight or more, call the restaurant ahead; the team will set a long table and keep the roll baskets coming on schedule.
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