Pati-O-M-G: 6 Outdoor Patios in Greater Grand Forks

Long daylight hours, fabulous sunsets, and outdoor fun in Grand Forks – nothing says summertime quite like patio dining! Join us as we explore some of the unique local and big chain venues offering outdoor patio or deck food and drinks around the Forks. Grab your sunglasses and get ready to feel the breeze!

The Blue Moose, “a place in East Grand Forks”, has one of the longest running outdoor dining experiences in the Grand Cities.  In recent years they added on a huge deck, which means you can kick back and relax while taking in views of the Red River, the historic Sorlie Bridge, and downtown Grand Forks. A varied summer menu holds a little something for everyone, including a large selection of Long Island iced tea flavors. You’re sure to enjoy some of the many apps and their famous fried walleye filet.

Jumping across the river to downtown Grand Forks, Rhombus Guys’ 3^rd floor rooftop may be the most unique outdoor experience for food and drink.  Known for their famous specialty pizzas, they can even turn your favorite pizza into a plate of nachos! At their historic 312 Kittson Avenue location, you can grab one of their beers crafted at their brew pub down the street on 3^rd (which  also has outdoor patio dining).

Stretching our reach from downtown to the far southside, there’s the Eagles Crest Grill at King’s Walk Golf Course (an Arnold Palmer signature course. Maybe you’re a golfer (or not!) but the Eagle’s Crest patio offers plenty of shade to putter around in, along with gorgeous views of the golf course, 9^th hole fountain, and fabulous homes and condos ringing the course. Although they have a very large menu selection, the beef tips with garlic toast and spinach queso dip with deep fried pita chips are two of our faves!

These are just some of the outdoor experiences for food and drink around The Forks, and there are just as many that we didn’t get to this time around (some of those including The Hub Pub, Speedway Bar & Grill, The Toasted Frog, Varsity Ice House, and Ely’s Ivy). Many of your favorites may not have a deck or patio, but may have sidewalk dining, so do yourself and your friends a favor by checking them out!  No matter where you are in the Greater Grand Forks area, it’s always worth savoring our beautiful summers with outdoor food and drink with friends!

Get out and enjoy the patio weather while it’s still around!