Going out for a delicious steak can be a rewarding treat at the end of a busy day, but it can be hard to find a great steakhouse. Here at Rydell Chevrolet GMC we want to help you get that night out that you deserve, so we have sought out some of the best local steakhouses and compiled a list of recommendations to save you some time. Let us know what your favorite local steakhouses are, so we can make sure they are included in one of our future lists.
River Walk Public House
The River Walk Public House is a fine dining restaurant located directly across from the Red Lake River in downtown Thief River Falls. The dim lighting and pleasant decor create a charming ambiance to help you unwind as you enjoy a delicious meal. Start with homemade soup and fresh bread, and share a wonderful dinner with friends, family, or your significant other.
The River Walk Public House menu offers king- and queen-cut prime rib and they have a Friday night prime rib special. They also offer a bacon-wrapped filet mignon or a flat iron steak. You will definitely want to come back on all-you-can-eat rib night!
If you prefer seafood, they serve jumbo shrimp, crab cakes, or walleye, or you can combine all three into the seafood trio.
There is also a casual pub side of the restaurant which features daily specials and a happy hour. Take time to visit the boutique above, featuring clothing and accessories at great prices.
The River Walk Public House is open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, and 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. They are closed on Sundays.
The Dell Steakhouse & Lounge
The Dell Steakhouse & Lounge is located about 40 miles northwest of Thief River Falls in Argyle, MN. The Dell Steakhouse began as the Farmer Dell in 1977. Known today as “The Next Generation,” the Dell has excellent steaks and burgers and a full-service bar. The Dell offers daily lunch and dinner specials and has a banquet room available for parties that seats up to 70 guests.
The menu includes a wide variety of burgers, sandwiches, and other entrees such as broasted chicken and barbeque ribs. Walleye pike, fresh Atlantic salmon, and deep-fried or broiled shrimp will satisfy the seafood lovers in your family.
The steak cuts include center-cut sirloin, filet mignon, New York strip, ribeye, or the delicious whiskey ball tip steak. Prime rib is available on Friday and Saturday nights. The entrees come with soup or salad and Cajun taters, French fries, or potatoes.
Don’t forget to save room for dessert. There are several delectable options, including chocolate lava cake, mud pie, Mexican fried ice cream, or apple tart with ice cream. You may want to try two and share!
The Dell opens daily Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m., and the steakhouse opens at 4:30 pm. They are closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Sky’s Fine Dining & Cloud 9 Lounge
Located in Grand Forks, ND, Sky’s Fine Dining & Cloud 9 Lounge is about 50 miles west of Thief River Falls, but it is worth the drive if you are looking for an exceptional fine dining experience. Sky’s offers a formal restaurant or lounge seating.
You’ll have a selection of several hand-cut steak options including filet mignon with a gorgonzola cream sauce, New York strip steak with a green peppercorn sauce, or herb-crusted prime rib.
The dining room is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and serves Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Irishman’s Shanty
The Irishman’s Shanty is a family-owned restaurant serving steak, ribs, and burgers. Located in Crookston, MN, about 40 miles southwest of Thief River Falls, the Shanty opened in 1945. Over the course of many years and remodels, it has sustained its most legendary feature; a massive shamrock carved into the ceiling above the bar.
The Shanty serves comfort food at affordable prices and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with over 70 different menu items. If you are looking for steaks, you can choose between prime rib, top sirloin, or rib-eye. There are several seafood options including jumbo shrimp, walleye, and wild Pacific salmon. Other menu items include ribs, 1/2 pound fresh ground beef burgers, and a large selection of sandwiches.
There are a variety of desserts to choose from, but you can’t go wrong with the Irish Cream pie, which is a white chocolate mousse pie made with Irish Cream.
The Shanty has a banquet room that serves up to 65 people and a liquor store. They are open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Hive Bar & Grill
While not an official steakhouse, if you want to get a little more casual and have a vast menu of choices, check out The Hive Bar & Grill in downtown Thief River Falls.
The Hive offers a large variety of appetizers to start off your meal. Don’t miss the deep-fried pickle chips, which come with a side of boom boom sauce, or the quack-tons, which are crispy wontons stuffed with cream cheese, charred sweet corn, and duck bacon.
The Hive has a wide variety of tasty salads, wraps, sandwiches, and baskets. The menu features over a dozen freshly made burgers. There are some unique burgers you definitely want to try, like the Angry Wasp, which is a cajun-seasoned burger topped with bacon, sauteed jalapenos, and pepper jack cheese then drizzled with their special Carolina Reaper sauce.
Steak selections include sirloin steak marinated in a bourbon whiskey sauce, a ribeye steak, or Jack Daniels sirloin tips, sauteed with mushrooms and drizzled with a whiskey and honey glaze. Entrees come with two sides and the option to add a deep-fried shrimp skewer. The roasted vegetables are both healthy and delicious.
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There are many great choices when you’d like to go out for a steak in the Thief River Falls area. Sample each of these local restaurants, and contact us to let us know which is your favorite!
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