Certain German foods have become North Dakota staples. The fact that German food is so prevalent here should come as no surprise considering nearly half the population of the state is of German descent, specifically of people who fall under the Germans-from-Russia category. You can get a taste of the authentic recipes passed down from the immigrants who came and settled the prairie at this wonderful diner in ND, and you’ll be glad you did.

Frieds Family Restaurant is a charming hometown diner located in Mandan.

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As the name would suggest, it’s the perfect family restaurant that caters to people of all ages. Its menu is loaded with home-cooked meals from American favorites to German classics.

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Start off your meal with a bowl of fresh, warm, made-from-scratch knoephla soup.

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You can also have a knoephla in another form with bratwurst on the side. Yum!

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Another great German favorite on the menu is fleischkuechle, which makes for a fantastically tasty meal.

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Along with German food, Frieds Family Restaurant also serves up a great breakfast and the usual diner classics such as burgers, steaks, and fried foods. Grab some fresh baked pie or caramel rolls as a dessert and you’ll be more than happy you visited!

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As an added bonus, Frieds Family Restaurant is also part pawn store so you can do a little treasure hunting while you’re there. It’s an all-around wonderful North Dakota experience.

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Frieds Family Restaurant is located at 1010 Boundary St. NW, Mandan, ND 58554. For hours, contact information, and a full menu, visit their website here.

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