Traveling across North America has provided plenty of variety to our diets. When I’m planning a multiple city road trip, I attempt to add as many cuisines as possible. During a northern excursion, we stopped by Wurst Bier Hall for lunch. It provided an opportunity for going German in Fargo, North Dakota. This is a food group that we haven’t experienced as often, so we were excited to explore their menu.
Easy To Spot
Our initial plan was to visit their downtown location. As we have seen over the past few years, plans must be fluid. When we discovered that Fargo is home to a retro 1950s-style diner, we chose to move Wurst Bier Hall to a lunch visit. Their second location, in West Fargo, fits our plans better. When we finally arrived, we had no problem spotting the restaurant. The bright red awning and “jackalope” logo certainly catch the eye.
The Wurst Bier Hall Experience
Stepping through the door, we found ourselves in a contemporary industrial beer hall. The décor leaves no doubt that this place has a large selection of beers. Our server pointed out that they have 36 local, regional and seasonal beers and wines on tap. The seating is a mix of high-tops and large benches. It definitely had us feeling like we were going German in Fargo.
Finger Food Heaven
The menu features gourmet sausages and other classic European dishes. An assortment of appetizers caught my attention. My first choice was their poutine, but I knew Winnipeg, Manitoba was our next city on this road trip. Crystal suggested we sample the Bavarian Pretzels, which are served with cheese dip or marshmallow fluff. We decided to stick with the traditional cheese version, but I was left wondering what they would be like with a sweet topping. Once we began eating them, I was glad about this choice. The pretzels were so delicious, that I shudder to think of ruining them with a sweet dip. If you’ve tried the fluff, drop us a comment about the experience.
Best of the Wurst Bier Hall
Now it was time to move on to the main event. Wurst Bier Hall offers a collection of classic, gourmet, and exotic sausages. We discussed the idea of sampling boar or rabbit but chose to stick with conventional versions. To gauge their food, we needed something comparable to those we’ve tried in the past. We picked the Bratwurst and Polish Kielbasa sausages. For sides, we picked Spätzle Mac & Cheese and a serving of French Fries. We set about eating and enjoying the flavors of both versions of sausage.
Going German in Fargo
Wurst Bier Hall ended up being a stop we are glad we found. It reminded us how much we enjoy German cuisine. While our time in Fargo was limited to a One Day Stay, we were making the most of each hour. It was obvious that we’d have to plan future visits to North Dakota. Perhaps one of them will bring us back to this area, so we can sample one of their exotic sausages.
Love these trips. My health won’t allow me to travel but your trips make me feel as if i was right there with you. Keep on posting!
Carroll, we are happy to share our experiences for you to enjoy. It’s always nice to hear from you. Take care!