When choosing where to go out to eat, Doolittles never really comes to mind...and I'm not sure why. Doolittles has a good menu full of tasty food at an extremely reasonable price. Everything was great, from the appetizer through the dinner and straight to dessert. They hit awesome without being pretentious. There are good beers on tap and several wines to choose from. And I can't leave out the service, the staff at Doolittles is top notch, the people are friendly and consistently on point. I need to remember Doolittles more often.
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James M.
The food is decent but prices are high and service is pretty hit and miss. It's not terrible but for the money there's better choices.
(3)
Tina K.
ALWAYS amazing food! Had the burger with Guacamole. They never disappoint! Staff is always very gracious and smiling. Really friendly atmosphere.
(5)
Stacy K.
I've been here a few times since I've moved to Fargo, and have been pleased each time. Went here for their Monday night happy hour, where you can get half-off appetizers and half-off bottles of wine. Score! Went another time and got their brown butter scallops, which were awesome. The only downer and reason that I'm taking off a star is that they don't take reservations on the weekend (but apparently this is a common for Fargo restaurants), aka your group may end up waiting 2 hours for a table, and the service can be kind of slow.
(3)
Nona W.
I was with a party of 5, and no one had any complains on the food; it was good. I had a problem with the atmosphere. To me it was loud. Granted, we were in the last booth before the kitchen, but there really wasn't any type of partition between the kitchen and dinning room. The sounds of cooking are one thing, but the hollering of "order up," or "order" was very annoying. There are digital systems that take care of those issues now - use one!
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Bryan S.
Nice relaxing atmosphere and great meal selections. We always like to go in the summer and have our meal on the patio. Great drinks, wines that complement the meals. I have a hard time ordering anything other than the broasted chicken which is fantastic. They serve it multiple combinations or by itself. We've never had a bad meal. Can get really busy at times and we have had to wait close to an hour at busy times. So get there early or call ahead.
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Michael S.
Doolittles has some tasty chicken! I really like the juicy flavor in the rotisserie chicken and also their other meats. They serve good portions of vegetables as well. I think the decor and lighting bring a subtle and casual experience. Servers are most always prompt. Price is medium range of about $12 - $30 per person. Try it if you have not been yet. You should not be disappointed.
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Kenny B.
This place is the perfect combination of elegance and sporty. You can take a nice date here, or come out with the family. The food is amazing. I have tried many of their dishes and none of them have disappointed me. The spit fire chicken is my favorite by a long shot. The service is excellent as well.
(5)
Beth H.
I ate here on 9/24 and it was very good. The bread before the meal was tasty, and portioned appropriately. I ordered the gaucho burger, which was cooked to order, and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and the burger. The prices were also very reasonable, considering the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the attentive service.
(5)
William C.
We decided on Doolittles after a quick debate and we were glad we did. We arrived and there was a line of guests waiting for tables. We put our name down and waited about 20 minutes before being seated. The decor is very cozy, lots of dark wood, almost the feeling of an old boys club where you'd smoke cigars and drink brandy. There was a flying theme which wasn't predominate, but went well with the rest of the decor. We ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich and the spit-fire chicken (1/2 a chicken). The chicken sandwich wasn't your ordinary chicken sandwich. It comes with an entire rotisserie chicken breast; topped with melted cheese and shredded lettuce (chipotle mayo on the side). The meat is absolutely fantastic with the roasted flavor from the chicken juice in every bite. You can't go wrong with this sandwich! The spit-fire chicken is half a whole chicken and is served with mashed potatoes and sliced grilled vegetables. Just like the sandwich, the roasted chicken is absolutely amazing. The roasted juices have a fantastic flavor to every bite. The white meat is juicy and full of flavor. An absolutely fantastic dish and never a bad choice. A great experience and a wonderful place to stop for dinner. I was glad to see that there are two locations in the Twin Cities.
(4)
Bebe H.
One of the better restaurants in Fargo. Been in the city for a few days and this was by far the best meal we had so far. The mashed potato was a bit greasy for my taste buds. As well as the calamari. Good service and good rotisserie chicken. Atmosphere is casual and can get a little noisy. Good place for kids.
(4)
Brad H.
It had been years since I had been to Doolittle's. I remember it being a great place for dinner, so I figured lunch would be good too. Unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. I ordered a Reuben and fries. The Reuben was cold, the bottom piece of bread was soggy and the dressing was bland. The fries were cooked well, but were extremely under-seasoned. My wife ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo. The chicken was flavorful, but the sauce was also bland. If I go back, it will definitely not be for lunch.
(2)
R H.
I don't understand what all the hype was about this place. Average menu, high priced, crowded, terrible location. There's way better places to eat in this town.
(1)
Jimmy P.
Came into town for a business dinner and was looking for a higher end establishment. While Doolittles is a nice restaurant it's not fine dinning. The wine selection was reasonable. The service was attentive and the food was just okay. I felt this was an upscale Texas Roadhouse. I'm open for suggestions to a really great dining experence in Fargo.
(3)
Paul K.
Whenever I am in Fargo this is a must for places to eat. The Gaucho Burger and Citrus Grilled Mahi-Mahi are both good choices. The Gaucho Burger has great flavor with the guacamole and peper jack. They also do not over cook the burger!
(5)
Tiffany S.
Wow! Excellent food & excellent service. I had a Zinfandel wine flight to go with my wood fire roasted sirloin & spinach ravioli which our waiter said was his favorite dish & I can see why. The Marsala wine sauce was perfect, not too sweet but not overpowering. Boyfriend had the pan seared scallops with garlic mashed- also very tasty. Their garden salad is a nice mix, not just iceberg, and has there delightful little wonton like things on it. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap, including one from MI & AK! The waiter was very friendly & helpful. Wish there was a location where we live in MI!
(5)
Shawn B.
I find myself here nearly every time I'm in Fargo and I love this restaurant despite getting broke up with here on Valentines day once! The wood fired rotisserie chicken is great and the rotisserie hot wings with the amazing dry rub are definitely a must try for an appetizer. So far everything is tried here is great. The service is good and friendly the decor is classy and decorated in a kinda aircraft theme that's pretty cool. They have a full bar and can accommodate decent sized parties. I would recommend this restaurant both my kids like this coming here also.
(4)
Cody S.
Great food and a pretty ordinary atmosphere. Perfect for a date or a nice dinner.
(4)
Proteus D.
I come here a lot when in Fargo on business. It's always packed, and the service super quick. Food consistently nice. I usually have the calamari followed by the salmon. Both great. For lunch I get the fish tacos. Very tasty. I did try the chicken a couple of times but I kind of went of it. It all tastes the same and I can't out my finger on why I don't like their sauce. But I don't. Apart from that this place is awesome.
(4)
Olivia S.
The parmesan crusted walleye is AMAZING as is just about everything else i've had here. I just wished my boyfriend liked it more.
(4)
Daniel C.
I came here from a hotel recommendation and it is a fine restaurant. This day wine by the bottle was half price from an already very reasonably priced list. I went for an old vine red from Marietta vinyard. I had the chicken rice soup and a bit thick for my taste. Main dish was crested Walleye famous for this part of the country. The veggie on the dish is very nice, not soggie with tender asparagus. Mashed potato looked and tasted like real potato and not from powder. All in all a nice experience in Fargo.
(3)
Jay D.
Good atmosphere and selection! I like that they try and get creative with the menu! Service is always very courteous!
(5)
Steven S.
We originally fell in love with this place for the Chicken Pomodoro (sp?) and the peppercorn tenderloin, and of course the half-priced wine night. With the kids away at their grandparents house, we jumped at the chance to have a real sit-down meal at one of our old favorites. I kind of wished we didn't. Let me start by saying that the service was impeccable. Our waitress was polite, positive and very attentive. She made both drink and food recommendations in regards to their general popularity as well as her own tastes (always nice to hear). The wine presentation was well done and helped add a little classiness to our date. Generally speaking, you should present the wine to the person who ordered it, but her asking if we had a preference was an acceptable move (at least I think so). My wife ordered a flat bread pizza and an order of scallops. The scallops were cooked correctly, but were extremely thin. It almost looked like they had chopped a larger skillet in half and were counting it as two on her plate. Irritating, but not the end of the world. Her flat bread was charred on the sides and had deep black burns on the bottom. Our waitress noticed right away and immediately offered to have it remade for her (which came back very quickly). Nice save.. I ordered the chicken pomodoro (my favorite) and was sadly disappointing. The chicken itself was well overcooked and although it had a nice crunch, lacked any real flavor. The pasta was not very fresh and had be overcooked--resulting in a starchy flimsy pasta. One last bit, the first 12-13 times I've had this meal the sauce has always had a wonderfully spicy note that works well with the nutty pine nuts.Today's sauce was. . . bland. The service was phenomenal. We were constantly check in on and always had offers of topping off our water (and even our wine). What would (should) have been a perfect dining experience was marred by overcooking the food. If you're looking for a restaurant where you truly feel important, then go to Doolittles. I'll be back to try it again. It's only fair to give them one more chance before I put them on the "Do not return to" list.
(3)
Chris P.
By far the best place to eat in Fargo. Had the best dinner and it was reasonably priced, the staff was amazing and the food was very delicious. I used to live in Minneapolis, and Doolittle's was a favorite. Will definitely be back in next time. Keep up the good work.
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Dude R.
Doolittles is very good. The atmosphere is excellent and the food is very fine cuisine with a field and stream kind of vibe, plus chicken and seafood. The open woodfire cooking is a great ambient touch, and smells great, although I have occasionally felt it was a little too warm in the restaurant. The menu is a bit pricier than some other popular chain restaurants, but the food is worth it. We had our company Christmas party here, and my family loves it too.
(4)
Lyndsey C.
So great! A great atmosphere and bar environment. When you can sit outside during the warmer months they have a great patio too. The stuffed fish is the best thing ever on the menu but I have never had something I didn't love here. Always busy and great service.
(5)
Ginger C.
When I first went to this restaurant six years ago, the food was like chain restaurant fare- few spices flavoring the food, too much cheese (and of questionable quality) and the same soup-salad-pizza-sandwiches-burgers menu that we see everywhere. It took me 5 years to go back and now I find myself going there fairly often. The food is fresh, light and delicious now and the menu suits dietary restrictions. Though I wouldn't rate the food more highly than some of the expensive restaurants around town, the food is excellent for its price point. The service could be faster.
(4)
Scott N.
The place smelled great outside and in. Maybe because they had about 50 chickens roasting on spits that looked and smelled incredible. So I ordered the smoked flatiron steak medium rare as the server suggested. Wonderfully tender melt in your mouth nicely seasoned steak. Came with horseradish mashed potatoes and some spinach leaves with a salty flavored something on them. It was packed when we arrived but we only waited in the bar for 15 minutes to get a table on a Friday night. Our server was patient even though one of our guests was very late and you could tell they wanted to turn the table over on a Friday night. Yay! I'm a fan.
(4)
Patrick D.
The place was bigger than I thought. I went to the bar and had dinner there, it had really good atmosphere. Ordered the ribeye and mashed potatoes. The meal was really great. Service was good and I would go back!
(5)
Jennifer D.
I can't speak to the service or the atmosphere, because I've only had the carryout. The food, however, is delicious. I've had it twice, ordered in for work meetings that I had to attend in Fargo. The rotisserie chicken is pretty great. I tried the Thai salad (not totally sure of the name) and was delighted by the sweet kick of the salad. I know this review is a little light on information... but the food stands on its own. Go see for yourself! :)
(4)
Jen C.
I love this place. My favorite is the rotisserie chicken in or on anything! We always get a big No Name salad (which has the chicken), our entree, and sometimes dessert. Doolittles is ALWAYS accommodating with my food allergies. They will take any dish and make it OK for me. They come out awesome and probably better than the original. I have had very good fish here also: trout, sea bass, ahi. Great place at a good price. But why is it I always leave there spending about $100 bucks for 2? Maybe it's all the food and drink we ordered! (we kinda pig out when we go here) This place is so good that you should almost always expect a wait. The only drawback I can come up with for Doolittles is they don't take reservations.
(5)
Jason R.
I've only ever eaten one thing here, but it's amazing. Make sure to try the spit roasted chicken. It melts in your mouth. Decent beer and drink list, and a nice ambiance.
(5)
Michelle B.
Great food, smoked sirloin was to die for. Danica our server was awesome. iWeb would go back. Reasonable for the quality of food.
(5)
James H.
Food excellent, service could not have been better. Wonderful locally brewed beer. Wonderful dinner in welcoming atmosphere after a long day on the road. It was Yelp reviews that guided me here.
(5)
Max K.
Of my group of friends, this is our go to if we're not sure where else to eat and are never ever disappointed. While at many restaurants, I usually skip the appetizer, here I just can't! The Ahi Tuna Points are my favorite - I could eat these all day! Pair those up with a house salad, you have yourself a full meal. But don't be afraid to get a traditional entree as well - anything with chicken is amazing and they do know how to cook a darn good steak. The only thing I would suggest staying away from are the fish tacos. Kinda weird. Oh and back to the salad (or their homemade wings for that matter) try their homemade bleu cheese. AMAZING. I always ask for an extra little portion with the intent to take it home, but it never makes it because its all over the salad or wings!
(4)
Team Asphalt W.
Went here for lunch based on reviews from Yelpers. Rotisserie chicken was delicious. Cole slaw was good but mashed potatoes were a little dry. Walleye sandwich was outstanding. Only reason for 4 stars is that it is incredibly noisy and our server was not attentive.
(4)
Anthony S.
Great atmosphere. Unique from your typical restaurant with a great menu filled with special dishes.
(5)
Tom L.
Great steak. One of the nicest places in Fargo from what I have seen. 40 dollars for steak, drink, tax and tip. Very good steak. Veggies ok. Cool fire pit outside.
(4)
Sammi P.
This place was AMAZING!! We were celebrating my birthday (sept 6th), and ironically my boyfriends is the 1st of Sept and a friend who was with us is the 7th of September.... so we all got our birthday drinks! I started out with a simple, but VERY TASTY raspberry pear salad. My bf and I split the fried coconut shrimp appetizer, and that was just AMAZING. Im not a seafood person, but I am slowly opening up to it. The sauce it came with, was out of this world. My boyfriend ordered a Thai dish (can't remember the name of it) and he can't stop raving about it! I love my steak, so I got the NY Strip, made to PERFECTION. Our waiter was Curtis, and he was just GREAT! He knows how to take care of his customers. I hope he enjoyed his tip, it was well worth it!
(5)
Tony B.
Great Food, Great Happy Hour. +1 for the Parmesan Crusted Walleye. Watch out this place is usually crowded, so call ahead.
(4)
Scott D.
I thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash soup - creamy, flavorful, good balance of sweetness. The wood-fired pork chop was delicious, although a bit dry. The apple chutney was a perfect topping. The garlic mashed potatoes were great.
(4)
Michael T.
For my first dining experience in North Dakota, I'd say Doolittles was a win. The service was really attentive, the atmosphere was pretty good, and I absolutely loved my rotisserie chicken sandwich. Not like their rotisserie chicken needed any improvements, but throw some cheese, a few pickles and a little tasty sauce on I practically inhaled it. Oh, and there were delicious mashed potatoes on my plate too :)
(4)
Joe H.
Food is good here, nice atmosphere. Happy hours specials are not "awesome" as was advertised. 2 people looking for a quick bite and a beer was still $30.
(2)
Drew B.
Hey, sometimes you win Other times you lose big-time Cross you fingers here (I have had mixed experiences with the food at Doolittles. The first time I went there, I made the mistake of ordering the ribs. WRONG CHOICE! They were THE worst ribs I've ever eaten. The ribs were completely void of any meat... I felt like a hyena trying to make a meal out of a dead carcass that had already been picked clean. Yuck! I would have given them a two star rating based on that visit, but decided to give them another try. The second time was MUCH, MUCH more enjoyable. I would give them a four star review based on that visit. In all fairness, their service and organization was excellent both times , so it would probably be a good place to take a large group. I'll give them three stars for now. Look for an update later... but avoid the ribs at all costs!!!)
(3)
Deepanjana B.
Celebrated our anniversary there..n the food was truly awesome!! Great place for steaks..the chicken wings in the starter were the best I have ever had! The hanger steak was also great..Also loved the ambience and service..Would love to go back..Must visit when one is in Fargo
(4)
Christalle D.
I worked at doolittles for 3 1/2 years while I was in college and have since moved to Denver, but I eat at doolittles every time I am in town! The mojitos are a pain to make but they are the best anywhere!!! Haven't found mojitos as good here but that doesn't mean I won't keep looking :)
(5)
Paul M.
Came here with a large group (~9). They organized the table and were accomodating with our staggered arrivals. The waitress worked hard and made sure we had enough bread and water. The food was really good. I got a roasted butternut squash soup to start with and then a rack of ribs that were really tender and tasty. Looking forward to a returning here soon!
(5)
Lana G.
My salmon sandwich was good; my wife's chicken salad was excellent. Pleasant surroundings except for noisy children. Staff seems to think that loud and continuing disturbances are not the restaurant's problem. The beer list is limited and so are the sizes on tap: ten and twenty-two ounces; that is, too little and too much. Loses one star because it tolerates -- or expects its patrons to tolerate -- noisy children.
(3)
Joanna Z.
Delicious and local - perfect for out-of-towners. I stopped into Doolittle's while in Fargo for business. Originally from Chicago, I love to try new restaurants whenever I'm in a new town. Doolittle's was perfect, it had great food, plenty of options and a really fun atmosphere. Compared with other places I ate in Fargo, Doolittle's was definitely the busiest; we had to wait about ten minutes but it was well worth it. We started with a chef special, brie and apple chutney appetizer, that was incredibly well balanced and a perfect start to a meal. I had the mediterranean salmon and my coworker had the stuffed trout. I know Doolittle's is known for their chicken, but our seafood was really tastey and fresh. For dessert we had "dreami martinis" and the banana cobbler and oh.my .god. were they both to die for. Get yourself in here soon if you haven't yet! BONUS: Wine flights for around $8. For three partial glasses, this was a great deal.
(4)
Ben F.
Doolittle's is one of the better chain restaurants around. I've always tended to gravitate towards the asian-themed dishes, which are excellent. They also have special seasonal items on the menu; one that I tried during the summer was the Caribbean pork tenderloin; it was absolutely excellent! As others have mentioned, the beer list is a bit short, but oh well. The food itself is just good enough, service is pretty good, and the environment is great for having a good meal. (This review is of the Fargo location, but due to the common menu, it could apply to other places as well; I've eated at the location in Alexandria, MN as well, and it's just as good).
(4)
Susanne S.
I used to love to go here with my family but over the years, the food has gotten worse and worse. The last time I went the waitress got over half of our orders wrong and nothing seemed too difficult to me. My most recent negative experience was that I tried to make a reservation for a Friday night for a large party. I spoke to a girl who guaranteed me a manager would call me back that day and after not hearing from anyone for two days, I finally called them back. The "manager" said they do not take reservations on Friday nights and would not make an exception even after offering to put down a deposit. She said we were welcome to come and put our names in and wait. I explained we had people coming from out of town and some older family members that couldn't sit in a lobby for 30 minutes to wait for a table. She still would not make exception. It's not only terrible customer service but it's just bad business. We would have guaranteed a table of 16 which of course means the waiter automatically gets a 18% tip. I thought Doolittles was a family place that cared about their customers. I will not be back.
(1)
J Vanessa F.
I was in from Tucson visiting, and was really quite impressed. The food was delicious. Our waiter (wish I remembered his name) was funny and not overbearing, yet, still on the ball, keeping our drinks full, and food moving smoothly (from app, to main, to desert). I brought my 17 month old toddler with 5 adults, and didn't feel out of place - there were plenty of parents around us (our child is quite and well behaved, as were the other children around us.) As for the other reviewer, the place was Very busy the night we went, conversation was abundant throughout the restaurant - from the adults not aware of other grown people around them. We tried 4 app.s and each had our own entrees, we shared the cliche chocolate cake and no one felt over stuffed. So I'd say great portion sizes. When we move up there I definitely say this will be a regular restaurant for my husband and I.
(5)
Adam G.
My wife and I ate here a few nights ago. New to Fargo and had driven by a few times. She had the Lamb T-bone special. She is a real lamb fanatic. Thought it was prepared well, excellent sauce and sides. She thought the quality of the lamb was not the best but still worthy of 4 stars. I had chicken wild rice soup. Very, very good. You could really get a full wild rice flavor and the pieces of chicken were large enough you could taste the flavor of the chicken. I had the Chopped Thai salad for my entree. Wonderful. Dressings was flavorful but not overpowering. Greens were crisp and fresh and once again, plenty of flavorful chicken. The size was correct for an entree salad. For dessert we split the Apple Bread Pudding which was on the specials menu. Once again it was very good. Sauce excellent and the bread pudding itself soft, warm and flavorful. Service was attentive, not over powering or pushy. Ambiance very comfortable. We plan on going back frequently and we heartily recommend it.
(4)
Austin W.
Really great food. Tried both the hangar steak and the spit chicken. Both were good but the chicken really made it. I'd go back if I ever wound up in Fargo again.
(5)
Dan S.
I've only ordered the spit-rotisserie chicken here, but thats only because it's too good to skip on.
(4)
Karen T.
3.5 stars for the food 5 stars for our server. The best thing I ate was the flaky delicious walleye fingers! So good. The free bread was delicious I couldn't stop eating that warm bread with rosemary. The chicken was moist but too salty from the brine. The ribs were perfectly sweet and fall off the bone. It was my friends birthday and they gave him free desert. We got him the mud pie and it was do good
(3)
T. M.
My favorites are fish tacos, salmon and their salads. Bar service needs improvement!! Not always go good at to go food. Hoevervwith that said my favorite Fargo spot, good wine list, and wonderful options on the menu!!
(4)
Anna W.
Came here for a date night! Our waiter Charles was amazing. Probably the best waiter I've ever had. He was super nice, polite and helpful. Our food was also top notch. Ribs & tortellini were both great. I also had a glass(or two) of their Moscato....YUM! The bread we got at the beginning was very good as well. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Ayana C.
Wow What a very professional dinning place this is :) Professional service and food Excellent chicken and ribs Flavor is just GREAT !
(5)
Tim V.
I decided on the chicken and ribs combo fries and coleslaw Coleslaw was very good! Complimentary bread was real good as well Fried 8.5 out of 10 so good again Chicken was 9.5 of 10 The ribs where very tasty but not quit as tender as they could have been Overall this was a nice surprise to stumble on. Definitely a recommended place
(4)
Tori K.
Another great dinner at Doolittle's. Their servers are still very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. They do a great job paying attention to detail and make sure your drinks are always full. My husband and I went to dinner tonight here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. To drink I had the blueberry lemonade cocktail (YUM!) and he had the Long Island ice tea. We had two apps: the artichoke dip (still delicious) and the Asian Pickled Tacos (which my husband really enjoyed). I also had the Mediterranean starter salad. It was full of great flavors but I don't think I would have it again (two apps and entrees filled me up enough!). We both had the ribs and chicken for the entree. I requested mashed potatoes instead of fries and was glad that I did just for a nice change of pace. The ribs were so delicious: nice and tender, not overly Bbq'd so you could taste the flavor of the meat itself. The chicken was also prepared perfectly. The coleslaw that is served with it is a nice palate cleanser in between bites. You can't go wrong with Doolittle's for a nice dinner!
(5)
Joey H.
Good food, great staff. They have talented cooks and nice servers. When I ate meat, I loved the bbq chicken. They don't have much for vegans, so I just get sides. I'm used to this and they are still good.
(4)
Adam N.
Love this place. It has a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food. I had the Thai salmon and it was delicious! Our waiter was extremely pleasant and knowledgable of the menu. In addition, our salad came out a little late (which didn't bother me in the least) and the manager insisted on it being taken off the bill. Very professional and a great experience!
Just an update - back again, and our server was a delight - great to get a recommendation and then mozzarella for the olive oil/vinegar for the free bread. Certainly better service this time around, the Smoked Swiss & Mushroom burger was done properly and quickly. Good pickle and tomato put on the top, too, good display. And the fries - plenty, especially given a good-sized burger.
(3)
John J.
Been here many times. Great restaurant. You can't go wrong with the rotisserie chicken.
(5)
Becky M.
Walleye was great, but the scallop appetizer and calamari were just ok. The pictures on Yelp looked better than our food. The restaurant is huge and well decorated. Overall it was 8 of 10 for me.
(4)
Wayne S.
Excellent food and fabulous service. Our server - Keisha - took all of our nonsense and kept serving us with a smile. The warm cinnamon cake was an outstanding ending to an evening of fun and great food.
(5)
David B.
Wood paneled, classy dining that maintains a casual edge. The kind of place I could see Fargo's elite sitting around smoking cigars and laughing over delicious food. (Don't worry, there's not actually smoking allowed) Overall, this was a very, very solid meal. Everyone at our large table enjoyed their dishes. I had the Cajun chicken pasta which was excellent, due mostly to the fabulous rotisserie chicken. The chicken was tender with an incredible smoked flavor, I can only imagine how good the individual chicken dishes are. I also had the seared ahi appetizer which was exquisite and displayed some impressive chef skills. Service was on point in every way. Really an enjoyable meal that I would highly recommend.
(5)
Stacy K.
I've been here a few times since I've moved to Fargo, and have been pleased each time. Went here for their Monday night happy hour, where you can get half-off appetizers and half-off bottles of wine. Score! Went another time and got their brown butter scallops, which were awesome. The only downer and reason that I'm taking off a star is that they don't take reservations on the weekend (but apparently this is a common for Fargo restaurants), aka your group may end up waiting 2 hours for a table, and the service can be kind of slow.
(3)
Nona W.
I was with a party of 5, and no one had any complains on the food; it was good. I had a problem with the atmosphere. To me it was loud. Granted, we were in the last booth before the kitchen, but there really wasn't any type of partition between the kitchen and dinning room. The sounds of cooking are one thing, but the hollering of "order up," or "order" was very annoying. There are digital systems that take care of those issues now - use one!
(4)
Hue K.
Nothing wrong with service or restaurant ambiance but food was way below meeting the expectation for the price and what others said.. Overall, I find other places in Fargo for better food at the same price but it does come with big portion, if the portion matters to you much. Like most other restaurants in Fargo, this place has happy hour too. - Complimentary bread: Cold and not soft inside.. Not good. - Blueberry basil lemonade was OK but not tasty or anything.. - Appetizers: Ahi tuna with fennel and Calamari and Mango ceviche : Tuna was not fresh and all three dishes were not tasty at all.. we were very disappointed. - Thai chop salad: Not sure what to say about this salad.. not memorable for sure. - Main: Parmesan Crusted Walleye, pork chop and ribeye: No one liked any of their dishes.. Meats were tough and fish was just fish.. - Banana cobbler: I felt like eating some sauted banana with cookie crumbles and ice cream. Unless I want to eat and drink while I watch some sports game, I would rather choose somewhere else for my dinner and drink. PS: It was surprisingly very crowded...
(2)
France B.
Great service, steak appetizer sent back to make medium well. GORGONZOLA SAUCE very nice. Probably would not order this again.
(3)
Solveig P.
Great service and yummy food. I am visiting from CA (ND native) and loved the atmosphere - casual yet classy. My dad and I had a fun time, ordered cocktails, hanger steak, and the Woodfore chicken.
(5)
Kelly S.
This is a fantastic place to eat! The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the service is always friendly. I love their chicken, burgers, and salads. My husband loves their ribs so much he never orders them anywhere else anymore, saying he didn't know what great ribs were before Doolittle's. Their carrot cake comes with a salted caramel sauce, and it's the best I've ever had.
(5)
Rikki L.
When choosing where to go out to eat, Doolittles never really comes to mind...and I'm not sure why. Doolittles has a good menu full of tasty food at an extremely reasonable price. Everything was great, from the appetizer through the dinner and straight to dessert. They hit awesome without being pretentious. There are good beers on tap and several wines to choose from. And I can't leave out the service, the staff at Doolittles is top notch, the people are friendly and consistently on point. I need to remember Doolittles more often.
(5)
James M.
The food is decent but prices are high and service is pretty hit and miss. It's not terrible but for the money there's better choices.
(3)
Tina K.
ALWAYS amazing food! Had the burger with Guacamole. They never disappoint! Staff is always very gracious and smiling. Really friendly atmosphere.
(5)
Bryan S.
Nice relaxing atmosphere and great meal selections. We always like to go in the summer and have our meal on the patio. Great drinks, wines that complement the meals. I have a hard time ordering anything other than the broasted chicken which is fantastic. They serve it multiple combinations or by itself. We've never had a bad meal. Can get really busy at times and we have had to wait close to an hour at busy times. So get there early or call ahead.
(4)
Michael S.
Doolittles has some tasty chicken! I really like the juicy flavor in the rotisserie chicken and also their other meats. They serve good portions of vegetables as well. I think the decor and lighting bring a subtle and casual experience. Servers are most always prompt. Price is medium range of about $12 - $30 per person. Try it if you have not been yet. You should not be disappointed.
(4)
Kenny B.
This place is the perfect combination of elegance and sporty. You can take a nice date here, or come out with the family. The food is amazing. I have tried many of their dishes and none of them have disappointed me. The spit fire chicken is my favorite by a long shot. The service is excellent as well.
(5)
Beth H.
I ate here on 9/24 and it was very good. The bread before the meal was tasty, and portioned appropriately. I ordered the gaucho burger, which was cooked to order, and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and the burger. The prices were also very reasonable, considering the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the attentive service.
(5)
William C.
We decided on Doolittles after a quick debate and we were glad we did. We arrived and there was a line of guests waiting for tables. We put our name down and waited about 20 minutes before being seated. The decor is very cozy, lots of dark wood, almost the feeling of an old boys club where you'd smoke cigars and drink brandy. There was a flying theme which wasn't predominate, but went well with the rest of the decor. We ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich and the spit-fire chicken (1/2 a chicken). The chicken sandwich wasn't your ordinary chicken sandwich. It comes with an entire rotisserie chicken breast; topped with melted cheese and shredded lettuce (chipotle mayo on the side). The meat is absolutely fantastic with the roasted flavor from the chicken juice in every bite. You can't go wrong with this sandwich! The spit-fire chicken is half a whole chicken and is served with mashed potatoes and sliced grilled vegetables. Just like the sandwich, the roasted chicken is absolutely amazing. The roasted juices have a fantastic flavor to every bite. The white meat is juicy and full of flavor. An absolutely fantastic dish and never a bad choice. A great experience and a wonderful place to stop for dinner. I was glad to see that there are two locations in the Twin Cities.
(4)
Bebe H.
One of the better restaurants in Fargo. Been in the city for a few days and this was by far the best meal we had so far. The mashed potato was a bit greasy for my taste buds. As well as the calamari. Good service and good rotisserie chicken. Atmosphere is casual and can get a little noisy. Good place for kids.
(4)
Brad H.
It had been years since I had been to Doolittle's. I remember it being a great place for dinner, so I figured lunch would be good too. Unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. I ordered a Reuben and fries. The Reuben was cold, the bottom piece of bread was soggy and the dressing was bland. The fries were cooked well, but were extremely under-seasoned. My wife ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo. The chicken was flavorful, but the sauce was also bland. If I go back, it will definitely not be for lunch.
(2)
R H.
I don't understand what all the hype was about this place. Average menu, high priced, crowded, terrible location. There's way better places to eat in this town.
(1)
Jimmy P.
Came into town for a business dinner and was looking for a higher end establishment. While Doolittles is a nice restaurant it's not fine dinning. The wine selection was reasonable. The service was attentive and the food was just okay. I felt this was an upscale Texas Roadhouse. I'm open for suggestions to a really great dining experence in Fargo.
(3)
Paul K.
Whenever I am in Fargo this is a must for places to eat. The Gaucho Burger and Citrus Grilled Mahi-Mahi are both good choices. The Gaucho Burger has great flavor with the guacamole and peper jack. They also do not over cook the burger!
(5)
Nicole B.
The food was great. The atmosphere is good too. But the service was horrible. It took forever for the waiter to greet us. It was 7:30 on a Saturday night! We were expecting a wait to be seated, but the place was dead. I think the waiter wanted to leave early. He dropped of the check while we were in the middle of the meal.
(3)
Neal M.
Although we arrived well before the evening dinner rush the service was slow. My wife ordered the salmon and liked everything. I had the chicken and ribs combo. The ribs were tough, rubbery and certainly not falling off the bone tender. BAD CHOICE! This was our second visit to Doolittles and more than likely our last. We were scouting out a place to bring friends in the future. The ribs killed it for me.
(2)
Tiffany S.
Wow! Excellent food & excellent service. I had a Zinfandel wine flight to go with my wood fire roasted sirloin & spinach ravioli which our waiter said was his favorite dish & I can see why. The Marsala wine sauce was perfect, not too sweet but not overpowering. Boyfriend had the pan seared scallops with garlic mashed- also very tasty. Their garden salad is a nice mix, not just iceberg, and has there delightful little wonton like things on it. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap, including one from MI & AK! The waiter was very friendly & helpful. Wish there was a location where we live in MI!
(5)
Shawn B.
I find myself here nearly every time I'm in Fargo and I love this restaurant despite getting broke up with here on Valentines day once! The wood fired rotisserie chicken is great and the rotisserie hot wings with the amazing dry rub are definitely a must try for an appetizer. So far everything is tried here is great. The service is good and friendly the decor is classy and decorated in a kinda aircraft theme that's pretty cool. They have a full bar and can accommodate decent sized parties. I would recommend this restaurant both my kids like this coming here also.
(4)
Cody S.
Great food and a pretty ordinary atmosphere. Perfect for a date or a nice dinner.
(4)
Steven S.
We originally fell in love with this place for the Chicken Pomodoro (sp?) and the peppercorn tenderloin, and of course the half-priced wine night. With the kids away at their grandparents house, we jumped at the chance to have a real sit-down meal at one of our old favorites. I kind of wished we didn't. Let me start by saying that the service was impeccable. Our waitress was polite, positive and very attentive. She made both drink and food recommendations in regards to their general popularity as well as her own tastes (always nice to hear). The wine presentation was well done and helped add a little classiness to our date. Generally speaking, you should present the wine to the person who ordered it, but her asking if we had a preference was an acceptable move (at least I think so). My wife ordered a flat bread pizza and an order of scallops. The scallops were cooked correctly, but were extremely thin. It almost looked like they had chopped a larger skillet in half and were counting it as two on her plate. Irritating, but not the end of the world. Her flat bread was charred on the sides and had deep black burns on the bottom. Our waitress noticed right away and immediately offered to have it remade for her (which came back very quickly). Nice save.. I ordered the chicken pomodoro (my favorite) and was sadly disappointing. The chicken itself was well overcooked and although it had a nice crunch, lacked any real flavor. The pasta was not very fresh and had be overcooked--resulting in a starchy flimsy pasta. One last bit, the first 12-13 times I've had this meal the sauce has always had a wonderfully spicy note that works well with the nutty pine nuts.Today's sauce was. . . bland. The service was phenomenal. We were constantly check in on and always had offers of topping off our water (and even our wine). What would (should) have been a perfect dining experience was marred by overcooking the food. If you're looking for a restaurant where you truly feel important, then go to Doolittles. I'll be back to try it again. It's only fair to give them one more chance before I put them on the "Do not return to" list.
(3)
Chris P.
By far the best place to eat in Fargo. Had the best dinner and it was reasonably priced, the staff was amazing and the food was very delicious. I used to live in Minneapolis, and Doolittle's was a favorite. Will definitely be back in next time. Keep up the good work.
(4)
Dude R.
Doolittles is very good. The atmosphere is excellent and the food is very fine cuisine with a field and stream kind of vibe, plus chicken and seafood. The open woodfire cooking is a great ambient touch, and smells great, although I have occasionally felt it was a little too warm in the restaurant. The menu is a bit pricier than some other popular chain restaurants, but the food is worth it. We had our company Christmas party here, and my family loves it too.
(4)
Lyndsey C.
So great! A great atmosphere and bar environment. When you can sit outside during the warmer months they have a great patio too. The stuffed fish is the best thing ever on the menu but I have never had something I didn't love here. Always busy and great service.
(5)
Proteus D.
I come here a lot when in Fargo on business. It's always packed, and the service super quick. Food consistently nice. I usually have the calamari followed by the salmon. Both great. For lunch I get the fish tacos. Very tasty. I did try the chicken a couple of times but I kind of went of it. It all tastes the same and I can't out my finger on why I don't like their sauce. But I don't. Apart from that this place is awesome.
(4)
Olivia S.
The parmesan crusted walleye is AMAZING as is just about everything else i've had here. I just wished my boyfriend liked it more.
(4)
Daniel C.
I came here from a hotel recommendation and it is a fine restaurant. This day wine by the bottle was half price from an already very reasonably priced list. I went for an old vine red from Marietta vinyard. I had the chicken rice soup and a bit thick for my taste. Main dish was crested Walleye famous for this part of the country. The veggie on the dish is very nice, not soggie with tender asparagus. Mashed potato looked and tasted like real potato and not from powder. All in all a nice experience in Fargo.
(3)
Jay D.
Good atmosphere and selection! I like that they try and get creative with the menu! Service is always very courteous!
(5)
Ginger C.
When I first went to this restaurant six years ago, the food was like chain restaurant fare- few spices flavoring the food, too much cheese (and of questionable quality) and the same soup-salad-pizza-sandwiches-burgers menu that we see everywhere. It took me 5 years to go back and now I find myself going there fairly often. The food is fresh, light and delicious now and the menu suits dietary restrictions. Though I wouldn't rate the food more highly than some of the expensive restaurants around town, the food is excellent for its price point. The service could be faster.
(4)
Scott N.
The place smelled great outside and in. Maybe because they had about 50 chickens roasting on spits that looked and smelled incredible. So I ordered the smoked flatiron steak medium rare as the server suggested. Wonderfully tender melt in your mouth nicely seasoned steak. Came with horseradish mashed potatoes and some spinach leaves with a salty flavored something on them. It was packed when we arrived but we only waited in the bar for 15 minutes to get a table on a Friday night. Our server was patient even though one of our guests was very late and you could tell they wanted to turn the table over on a Friday night. Yay! I'm a fan.
(4)
Patrick D.
The place was bigger than I thought. I went to the bar and had dinner there, it had really good atmosphere. Ordered the ribeye and mashed potatoes. The meal was really great. Service was good and I would go back!
(5)
Jennifer D.
I can't speak to the service or the atmosphere, because I've only had the carryout. The food, however, is delicious. I've had it twice, ordered in for work meetings that I had to attend in Fargo. The rotisserie chicken is pretty great. I tried the Thai salad (not totally sure of the name) and was delighted by the sweet kick of the salad. I know this review is a little light on information... but the food stands on its own. Go see for yourself! :)
(4)
Jen C.
I love this place. My favorite is the rotisserie chicken in or on anything! We always get a big No Name salad (which has the chicken), our entree, and sometimes dessert. Doolittles is ALWAYS accommodating with my food allergies. They will take any dish and make it OK for me. They come out awesome and probably better than the original. I have had very good fish here also: trout, sea bass, ahi. Great place at a good price. But why is it I always leave there spending about $100 bucks for 2? Maybe it's all the food and drink we ordered! (we kinda pig out when we go here) This place is so good that you should almost always expect a wait. The only drawback I can come up with for Doolittles is they don't take reservations.
(5)
Jason R.
I've only ever eaten one thing here, but it's amazing. Make sure to try the spit roasted chicken. It melts in your mouth. Decent beer and drink list, and a nice ambiance.
(5)
Michelle B.
Great food, smoked sirloin was to die for. Danica our server was awesome. iWeb would go back. Reasonable for the quality of food.
(5)
James H.
Food excellent, service could not have been better. Wonderful locally brewed beer. Wonderful dinner in welcoming atmosphere after a long day on the road. It was Yelp reviews that guided me here.
(5)
Max K.
Of my group of friends, this is our go to if we're not sure where else to eat and are never ever disappointed. While at many restaurants, I usually skip the appetizer, here I just can't! The Ahi Tuna Points are my favorite - I could eat these all day! Pair those up with a house salad, you have yourself a full meal. But don't be afraid to get a traditional entree as well - anything with chicken is amazing and they do know how to cook a darn good steak. The only thing I would suggest staying away from are the fish tacos. Kinda weird. Oh and back to the salad (or their homemade wings for that matter) try their homemade bleu cheese. AMAZING. I always ask for an extra little portion with the intent to take it home, but it never makes it because its all over the salad or wings!
(4)
Team Asphalt W.
Went here for lunch based on reviews from Yelpers. Rotisserie chicken was delicious. Cole slaw was good but mashed potatoes were a little dry. Walleye sandwich was outstanding. Only reason for 4 stars is that it is incredibly noisy and our server was not attentive.
(4)
Anthony S.
Great atmosphere. Unique from your typical restaurant with a great menu filled with special dishes.
(5)
Tom L.
Great steak. One of the nicest places in Fargo from what I have seen. 40 dollars for steak, drink, tax and tip. Very good steak. Veggies ok. Cool fire pit outside.
(4)
Sammi P.
This place was AMAZING!! We were celebrating my birthday (sept 6th), and ironically my boyfriends is the 1st of Sept and a friend who was with us is the 7th of September.... so we all got our birthday drinks! I started out with a simple, but VERY TASTY raspberry pear salad. My bf and I split the fried coconut shrimp appetizer, and that was just AMAZING. Im not a seafood person, but I am slowly opening up to it. The sauce it came with, was out of this world. My boyfriend ordered a Thai dish (can't remember the name of it) and he can't stop raving about it! I love my steak, so I got the NY Strip, made to PERFECTION. Our waiter was Curtis, and he was just GREAT! He knows how to take care of his customers. I hope he enjoyed his tip, it was well worth it!
(5)
Tony B.
Great Food, Great Happy Hour. +1 for the Parmesan Crusted Walleye. Watch out this place is usually crowded, so call ahead.
(4)
Scott D.
I thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash soup - creamy, flavorful, good balance of sweetness. The wood-fired pork chop was delicious, although a bit dry. The apple chutney was a perfect topping. The garlic mashed potatoes were great.
(4)
Michael T.
For my first dining experience in North Dakota, I'd say Doolittles was a win. The service was really attentive, the atmosphere was pretty good, and I absolutely loved my rotisserie chicken sandwich. Not like their rotisserie chicken needed any improvements, but throw some cheese, a few pickles and a little tasty sauce on I practically inhaled it. Oh, and there were delicious mashed potatoes on my plate too :)
(4)
Joe H.
Food is good here, nice atmosphere. Happy hours specials are not "awesome" as was advertised. 2 people looking for a quick bite and a beer was still $30.
(2)
Drew B.
Hey, sometimes you win Other times you lose big-time Cross you fingers here (I have had mixed experiences with the food at Doolittles. The first time I went there, I made the mistake of ordering the ribs. WRONG CHOICE! They were THE worst ribs I've ever eaten. The ribs were completely void of any meat... I felt like a hyena trying to make a meal out of a dead carcass that had already been picked clean. Yuck! I would have given them a two star rating based on that visit, but decided to give them another try. The second time was MUCH, MUCH more enjoyable. I would give them a four star review based on that visit. In all fairness, their service and organization was excellent both times , so it would probably be a good place to take a large group. I'll give them three stars for now. Look for an update later... but avoid the ribs at all costs!!!)
(3)
Deepanjana B.
Celebrated our anniversary there..n the food was truly awesome!! Great place for steaks..the chicken wings in the starter were the best I have ever had! The hanger steak was also great..Also loved the ambience and service..Would love to go back..Must visit when one is in Fargo
(4)
Christalle D.
I worked at doolittles for 3 1/2 years while I was in college and have since moved to Denver, but I eat at doolittles every time I am in town! The mojitos are a pain to make but they are the best anywhere!!! Haven't found mojitos as good here but that doesn't mean I won't keep looking :)
(5)
Paul M.
Came here with a large group (~9). They organized the table and were accomodating with our staggered arrivals. The waitress worked hard and made sure we had enough bread and water. The food was really good. I got a roasted butternut squash soup to start with and then a rack of ribs that were really tender and tasty. Looking forward to a returning here soon!
(5)
Lana G.
My salmon sandwich was good; my wife's chicken salad was excellent. Pleasant surroundings except for noisy children. Staff seems to think that loud and continuing disturbances are not the restaurant's problem. The beer list is limited and so are the sizes on tap: ten and twenty-two ounces; that is, too little and too much. Loses one star because it tolerates -- or expects its patrons to tolerate -- noisy children.
(3)
Joanna Z.
Delicious and local - perfect for out-of-towners. I stopped into Doolittle's while in Fargo for business. Originally from Chicago, I love to try new restaurants whenever I'm in a new town. Doolittle's was perfect, it had great food, plenty of options and a really fun atmosphere. Compared with other places I ate in Fargo, Doolittle's was definitely the busiest; we had to wait about ten minutes but it was well worth it. We started with a chef special, brie and apple chutney appetizer, that was incredibly well balanced and a perfect start to a meal. I had the mediterranean salmon and my coworker had the stuffed trout. I know Doolittle's is known for their chicken, but our seafood was really tastey and fresh. For dessert we had "dreami martinis" and the banana cobbler and oh.my .god. were they both to die for. Get yourself in here soon if you haven't yet! BONUS: Wine flights for around $8. For three partial glasses, this was a great deal.
(4)
Ben F.
Doolittle's is one of the better chain restaurants around. I've always tended to gravitate towards the asian-themed dishes, which are excellent. They also have special seasonal items on the menu; one that I tried during the summer was the Caribbean pork tenderloin; it was absolutely excellent! As others have mentioned, the beer list is a bit short, but oh well. The food itself is just good enough, service is pretty good, and the environment is great for having a good meal. (This review is of the Fargo location, but due to the common menu, it could apply to other places as well; I've eated at the location in Alexandria, MN as well, and it's just as good).
(4)
Susanne S.
I used to love to go here with my family but over the years, the food has gotten worse and worse. The last time I went the waitress got over half of our orders wrong and nothing seemed too difficult to me. My most recent negative experience was that I tried to make a reservation for a Friday night for a large party. I spoke to a girl who guaranteed me a manager would call me back that day and after not hearing from anyone for two days, I finally called them back. The "manager" said they do not take reservations on Friday nights and would not make an exception even after offering to put down a deposit. She said we were welcome to come and put our names in and wait. I explained we had people coming from out of town and some older family members that couldn't sit in a lobby for 30 minutes to wait for a table. She still would not make exception. It's not only terrible customer service but it's just bad business. We would have guaranteed a table of 16 which of course means the waiter automatically gets a 18% tip. I thought Doolittles was a family place that cared about their customers. I will not be back.
(1)
Tim V.
I decided on the chicken and ribs combo fries and coleslaw Coleslaw was very good! Complimentary bread was real good as well Fried 8.5 out of 10 so good again Chicken was 9.5 of 10 The ribs where very tasty but not quit as tender as they could have been Overall this was a nice surprise to stumble on. Definitely a recommended place
(4)
J Vanessa F.
I was in from Tucson visiting, and was really quite impressed. The food was delicious. Our waiter (wish I remembered his name) was funny and not overbearing, yet, still on the ball, keeping our drinks full, and food moving smoothly (from app, to main, to desert). I brought my 17 month old toddler with 5 adults, and didn't feel out of place - there were plenty of parents around us (our child is quite and well behaved, as were the other children around us.) As for the other reviewer, the place was Very busy the night we went, conversation was abundant throughout the restaurant - from the adults not aware of other grown people around them. We tried 4 app.s and each had our own entrees, we shared the cliche chocolate cake and no one felt over stuffed. So I'd say great portion sizes. When we move up there I definitely say this will be a regular restaurant for my husband and I.
(5)
Adam G.
My wife and I ate here a few nights ago. New to Fargo and had driven by a few times. She had the Lamb T-bone special. She is a real lamb fanatic. Thought it was prepared well, excellent sauce and sides. She thought the quality of the lamb was not the best but still worthy of 4 stars. I had chicken wild rice soup. Very, very good. You could really get a full wild rice flavor and the pieces of chicken were large enough you could taste the flavor of the chicken. I had the Chopped Thai salad for my entree. Wonderful. Dressings was flavorful but not overpowering. Greens were crisp and fresh and once again, plenty of flavorful chicken. The size was correct for an entree salad. For dessert we split the Apple Bread Pudding which was on the specials menu. Once again it was very good. Sauce excellent and the bread pudding itself soft, warm and flavorful. Service was attentive, not over powering or pushy. Ambiance very comfortable. We plan on going back frequently and we heartily recommend it.
(4)
Austin W.
Really great food. Tried both the hangar steak and the spit chicken. Both were good but the chicken really made it. I'd go back if I ever wound up in Fargo again.
(5)
Dan S.
I've only ordered the spit-rotisserie chicken here, but thats only because it's too good to skip on.
(4)
Nicole B.
The food was great. The atmosphere is good too. But the service was horrible. It took forever for the waiter to greet us. It was 7:30 on a Saturday night! We were expecting a wait to be seated, but the place was dead. I think the waiter wanted to leave early. He dropped of the check while we were in the middle of the meal.
(3)
Neal M.
Although we arrived well before the evening dinner rush the service was slow. My wife ordered the salmon and liked everything. I had the chicken and ribs combo. The ribs were tough, rubbery and certainly not falling off the bone tender. BAD CHOICE! This was our second visit to Doolittles and more than likely our last. We were scouting out a place to bring friends in the future. The ribs killed it for me.
(2)
Ayana C.
Wow What a very professional dinning place this is :) Professional service and food Excellent chicken and ribs Flavor is just GREAT !
(5)
Anna W.
Came here for a date night! Our waiter Charles was amazing. Probably the best waiter I've ever had. He was super nice, polite and helpful. Our food was also top notch. Ribs & tortellini were both great. I also had a glass(or two) of their Moscato....YUM! The bread we got at the beginning was very good as well. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Tori K.
Another great dinner at Doolittle's. Their servers are still very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. They do a great job paying attention to detail and make sure your drinks are always full. My husband and I went to dinner tonight here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. To drink I had the blueberry lemonade cocktail (YUM!) and he had the Long Island ice tea. We had two apps: the artichoke dip (still delicious) and the Asian Pickled Tacos (which my husband really enjoyed). I also had the Mediterranean starter salad. It was full of great flavors but I don't think I would have it again (two apps and entrees filled me up enough!). We both had the ribs and chicken for the entree. I requested mashed potatoes instead of fries and was glad that I did just for a nice change of pace. The ribs were so delicious: nice and tender, not overly Bbq'd so you could taste the flavor of the meat itself. The chicken was also prepared perfectly. The coleslaw that is served with it is a nice palate cleanser in between bites. You can't go wrong with Doolittle's for a nice dinner!
(5)
Joey H.
Good food, great staff. They have talented cooks and nice servers. When I ate meat, I loved the bbq chicken. They don't have much for vegans, so I just get sides. I'm used to this and they are still good.
(4)
Adam N.
Love this place. It has a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food. I had the Thai salmon and it was delicious! Our waiter was extremely pleasant and knowledgable of the menu. In addition, our salad came out a little late (which didn't bother me in the least) and the manager insisted on it being taken off the bill. Very professional and a great experience!
Just an update - back again, and our server was a delight - great to get a recommendation and then mozzarella for the olive oil/vinegar for the free bread. Certainly better service this time around, the Smoked Swiss & Mushroom burger was done properly and quickly. Good pickle and tomato put on the top, too, good display. And the fries - plenty, especially given a good-sized burger.
(3)
John J.
Been here many times. Great restaurant. You can't go wrong with the rotisserie chicken.
(5)
Becky M.
Walleye was great, but the scallop appetizer and calamari were just ok. The pictures on Yelp looked better than our food. The restaurant is huge and well decorated. Overall it was 8 of 10 for me.
(4)
Wayne S.
Excellent food and fabulous service. Our server - Keisha - took all of our nonsense and kept serving us with a smile. The warm cinnamon cake was an outstanding ending to an evening of fun and great food.
(5)
Karen T.
3.5 stars for the food 5 stars for our server. The best thing I ate was the flaky delicious walleye fingers! So good. The free bread was delicious I couldn't stop eating that warm bread with rosemary. The chicken was moist but too salty from the brine. The ribs were perfectly sweet and fall off the bone. It was my friends birthday and they gave him free desert. We got him the mud pie and it was do good
(3)
T. M.
My favorites are fish tacos, salmon and their salads. Bar service needs improvement!! Not always go good at to go food. Hoevervwith that said my favorite Fargo spot, good wine list, and wonderful options on the menu!!
(4)
David B.
Wood paneled, classy dining that maintains a casual edge. The kind of place I could see Fargo's elite sitting around smoking cigars and laughing over delicious food. (Don't worry, there's not actually smoking allowed) Overall, this was a very, very solid meal. Everyone at our large table enjoyed their dishes. I had the Cajun chicken pasta which was excellent, due mostly to the fabulous rotisserie chicken. The chicken was tender with an incredible smoked flavor, I can only imagine how good the individual chicken dishes are. I also had the seared ahi appetizer which was exquisite and displayed some impressive chef skills. Service was on point in every way. Really an enjoyable meal that I would highly recommend.
(5)
Hue K.
Nothing wrong with service or restaurant ambiance but food was way below meeting the expectation for the price and what others said.. Overall, I find other places in Fargo for better food at the same price but it does come with big portion, if the portion matters to you much. Like most other restaurants in Fargo, this place has happy hour too. - Complimentary bread: Cold and not soft inside.. Not good. - Blueberry basil lemonade was OK but not tasty or anything.. - Appetizers: Ahi tuna with fennel and Calamari and Mango ceviche : Tuna was not fresh and all three dishes were not tasty at all.. we were very disappointed. - Thai chop salad: Not sure what to say about this salad.. not memorable for sure. - Main: Parmesan Crusted Walleye, pork chop and ribeye: No one liked any of their dishes.. Meats were tough and fish was just fish.. - Banana cobbler: I felt like eating some sauted banana with cookie crumbles and ice cream. Unless I want to eat and drink while I watch some sports game, I would rather choose somewhere else for my dinner and drink. PS: It was surprisingly very crowded...
(2)
France B.
Great service, steak appetizer sent back to make medium well. GORGONZOLA SAUCE very nice. Probably would not order this again.
(3)
Solveig P.
Great service and yummy food. I am visiting from CA (ND native) and loved the atmosphere - casual yet classy. My dad and I had a fun time, ordered cocktails, hanger steak, and the Woodfore chicken.
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Kelly S.
This is a fantastic place to eat! The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the service is always friendly. I love their chicken, burgers, and salads. My husband loves their ribs so much he never orders them anywhere else anymore, saying he didn't know what great ribs were before Doolittle's. Their carrot cake comes with a salted caramel sauce, and it's the best I've ever had.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Rikki L.
When choosing where to go out to eat, Doolittles never really comes to mind...and I'm not sure why. Doolittles has a good menu full of tasty food at an extremely reasonable price. Everything was great, from the appetizer through the dinner and straight to dessert. They hit awesome without being pretentious. There are good beers on tap and several wines to choose from. And I can't leave out the service, the staff at Doolittles is top notch, the people are friendly and consistently on point. I need to remember Doolittles more often.
(5)James M.
The food is decent but prices are high and service is pretty hit and miss. It's not terrible but for the money there's better choices.
(3)Tina K.
ALWAYS amazing food! Had the burger with Guacamole. They never disappoint! Staff is always very gracious and smiling. Really friendly atmosphere.
(5)Stacy K.
I've been here a few times since I've moved to Fargo, and have been pleased each time. Went here for their Monday night happy hour, where you can get half-off appetizers and half-off bottles of wine. Score! Went another time and got their brown butter scallops, which were awesome. The only downer and reason that I'm taking off a star is that they don't take reservations on the weekend (but apparently this is a common for Fargo restaurants), aka your group may end up waiting 2 hours for a table, and the service can be kind of slow.
(3)Nona W.
I was with a party of 5, and no one had any complains on the food; it was good. I had a problem with the atmosphere. To me it was loud. Granted, we were in the last booth before the kitchen, but there really wasn't any type of partition between the kitchen and dinning room. The sounds of cooking are one thing, but the hollering of "order up," or "order" was very annoying. There are digital systems that take care of those issues now - use one!
(4)Bryan S.
Nice relaxing atmosphere and great meal selections. We always like to go in the summer and have our meal on the patio. Great drinks, wines that complement the meals. I have a hard time ordering anything other than the broasted chicken which is fantastic. They serve it multiple combinations or by itself. We've never had a bad meal. Can get really busy at times and we have had to wait close to an hour at busy times. So get there early or call ahead.
(4)Michael S.
Doolittles has some tasty chicken! I really like the juicy flavor in the rotisserie chicken and also their other meats. They serve good portions of vegetables as well. I think the decor and lighting bring a subtle and casual experience. Servers are most always prompt. Price is medium range of about $12 - $30 per person. Try it if you have not been yet. You should not be disappointed.
(4)Kenny B.
This place is the perfect combination of elegance and sporty. You can take a nice date here, or come out with the family. The food is amazing. I have tried many of their dishes and none of them have disappointed me. The spit fire chicken is my favorite by a long shot. The service is excellent as well.
(5)Beth H.
I ate here on 9/24 and it was very good. The bread before the meal was tasty, and portioned appropriately. I ordered the gaucho burger, which was cooked to order, and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and the burger. The prices were also very reasonable, considering the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the attentive service.
(5)William C.
We decided on Doolittles after a quick debate and we were glad we did. We arrived and there was a line of guests waiting for tables. We put our name down and waited about 20 minutes before being seated. The decor is very cozy, lots of dark wood, almost the feeling of an old boys club where you'd smoke cigars and drink brandy. There was a flying theme which wasn't predominate, but went well with the rest of the decor. We ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich and the spit-fire chicken (1/2 a chicken). The chicken sandwich wasn't your ordinary chicken sandwich. It comes with an entire rotisserie chicken breast; topped with melted cheese and shredded lettuce (chipotle mayo on the side). The meat is absolutely fantastic with the roasted flavor from the chicken juice in every bite. You can't go wrong with this sandwich! The spit-fire chicken is half a whole chicken and is served with mashed potatoes and sliced grilled vegetables. Just like the sandwich, the roasted chicken is absolutely amazing. The roasted juices have a fantastic flavor to every bite. The white meat is juicy and full of flavor. An absolutely fantastic dish and never a bad choice. A great experience and a wonderful place to stop for dinner. I was glad to see that there are two locations in the Twin Cities.
(4)Bebe H.
One of the better restaurants in Fargo. Been in the city for a few days and this was by far the best meal we had so far. The mashed potato was a bit greasy for my taste buds. As well as the calamari. Good service and good rotisserie chicken. Atmosphere is casual and can get a little noisy. Good place for kids.
(4)Brad H.
It had been years since I had been to Doolittle's. I remember it being a great place for dinner, so I figured lunch would be good too. Unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. I ordered a Reuben and fries. The Reuben was cold, the bottom piece of bread was soggy and the dressing was bland. The fries were cooked well, but were extremely under-seasoned. My wife ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo. The chicken was flavorful, but the sauce was also bland. If I go back, it will definitely not be for lunch.
(2)R H.
I don't understand what all the hype was about this place. Average menu, high priced, crowded, terrible location. There's way better places to eat in this town.
(1)Jimmy P.
Came into town for a business dinner and was looking for a higher end establishment. While Doolittles is a nice restaurant it's not fine dinning. The wine selection was reasonable. The service was attentive and the food was just okay. I felt this was an upscale Texas Roadhouse. I'm open for suggestions to a really great dining experence in Fargo.
(3)Paul K.
Whenever I am in Fargo this is a must for places to eat. The Gaucho Burger and Citrus Grilled Mahi-Mahi are both good choices. The Gaucho Burger has great flavor with the guacamole and peper jack. They also do not over cook the burger!
(5)Tiffany S.
Wow! Excellent food & excellent service. I had a Zinfandel wine flight to go with my wood fire roasted sirloin & spinach ravioli which our waiter said was his favorite dish & I can see why. The Marsala wine sauce was perfect, not too sweet but not overpowering. Boyfriend had the pan seared scallops with garlic mashed- also very tasty. Their garden salad is a nice mix, not just iceberg, and has there delightful little wonton like things on it. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap, including one from MI & AK! The waiter was very friendly & helpful. Wish there was a location where we live in MI!
(5)Shawn B.
I find myself here nearly every time I'm in Fargo and I love this restaurant despite getting broke up with here on Valentines day once! The wood fired rotisserie chicken is great and the rotisserie hot wings with the amazing dry rub are definitely a must try for an appetizer. So far everything is tried here is great. The service is good and friendly the decor is classy and decorated in a kinda aircraft theme that's pretty cool. They have a full bar and can accommodate decent sized parties. I would recommend this restaurant both my kids like this coming here also.
(4)Cody S.
Great food and a pretty ordinary atmosphere. Perfect for a date or a nice dinner.
(4)Proteus D.
I come here a lot when in Fargo on business. It's always packed, and the service super quick. Food consistently nice. I usually have the calamari followed by the salmon. Both great. For lunch I get the fish tacos. Very tasty. I did try the chicken a couple of times but I kind of went of it. It all tastes the same and I can't out my finger on why I don't like their sauce. But I don't. Apart from that this place is awesome.
(4)Olivia S.
The parmesan crusted walleye is AMAZING as is just about everything else i've had here. I just wished my boyfriend liked it more.
(4)Daniel C.
I came here from a hotel recommendation and it is a fine restaurant. This day wine by the bottle was half price from an already very reasonably priced list. I went for an old vine red from Marietta vinyard. I had the chicken rice soup and a bit thick for my taste. Main dish was crested Walleye famous for this part of the country. The veggie on the dish is very nice, not soggie with tender asparagus. Mashed potato looked and tasted like real potato and not from powder. All in all a nice experience in Fargo.
(3)Jay D.
Good atmosphere and selection! I like that they try and get creative with the menu! Service is always very courteous!
(5)Steven S.
We originally fell in love with this place for the Chicken Pomodoro (sp?) and the peppercorn tenderloin, and of course the half-priced wine night. With the kids away at their grandparents house, we jumped at the chance to have a real sit-down meal at one of our old favorites. I kind of wished we didn't. Let me start by saying that the service was impeccable. Our waitress was polite, positive and very attentive. She made both drink and food recommendations in regards to their general popularity as well as her own tastes (always nice to hear). The wine presentation was well done and helped add a little classiness to our date. Generally speaking, you should present the wine to the person who ordered it, but her asking if we had a preference was an acceptable move (at least I think so). My wife ordered a flat bread pizza and an order of scallops. The scallops were cooked correctly, but were extremely thin. It almost looked like they had chopped a larger skillet in half and were counting it as two on her plate. Irritating, but not the end of the world. Her flat bread was charred on the sides and had deep black burns on the bottom. Our waitress noticed right away and immediately offered to have it remade for her (which came back very quickly). Nice save.. I ordered the chicken pomodoro (my favorite) and was sadly disappointing. The chicken itself was well overcooked and although it had a nice crunch, lacked any real flavor. The pasta was not very fresh and had be overcooked--resulting in a starchy flimsy pasta. One last bit, the first 12-13 times I've had this meal the sauce has always had a wonderfully spicy note that works well with the nutty pine nuts.Today's sauce was. . . bland. The service was phenomenal. We were constantly check in on and always had offers of topping off our water (and even our wine). What would (should) have been a perfect dining experience was marred by overcooking the food. If you're looking for a restaurant where you truly feel important, then go to Doolittles. I'll be back to try it again. It's only fair to give them one more chance before I put them on the "Do not return to" list.
(3)Chris P.
By far the best place to eat in Fargo. Had the best dinner and it was reasonably priced, the staff was amazing and the food was very delicious. I used to live in Minneapolis, and Doolittle's was a favorite. Will definitely be back in next time. Keep up the good work.
(4)Dude R.
Doolittles is very good. The atmosphere is excellent and the food is very fine cuisine with a field and stream kind of vibe, plus chicken and seafood. The open woodfire cooking is a great ambient touch, and smells great, although I have occasionally felt it was a little too warm in the restaurant. The menu is a bit pricier than some other popular chain restaurants, but the food is worth it. We had our company Christmas party here, and my family loves it too.
(4)Lyndsey C.
So great! A great atmosphere and bar environment. When you can sit outside during the warmer months they have a great patio too. The stuffed fish is the best thing ever on the menu but I have never had something I didn't love here. Always busy and great service.
(5)Ginger C.
When I first went to this restaurant six years ago, the food was like chain restaurant fare- few spices flavoring the food, too much cheese (and of questionable quality) and the same soup-salad-pizza-sandwiches-burgers menu that we see everywhere. It took me 5 years to go back and now I find myself going there fairly often. The food is fresh, light and delicious now and the menu suits dietary restrictions. Though I wouldn't rate the food more highly than some of the expensive restaurants around town, the food is excellent for its price point. The service could be faster.
(4)Scott N.
The place smelled great outside and in. Maybe because they had about 50 chickens roasting on spits that looked and smelled incredible. So I ordered the smoked flatiron steak medium rare as the server suggested. Wonderfully tender melt in your mouth nicely seasoned steak. Came with horseradish mashed potatoes and some spinach leaves with a salty flavored something on them. It was packed when we arrived but we only waited in the bar for 15 minutes to get a table on a Friday night. Our server was patient even though one of our guests was very late and you could tell they wanted to turn the table over on a Friday night. Yay! I'm a fan.
(4)Patrick D.
The place was bigger than I thought. I went to the bar and had dinner there, it had really good atmosphere. Ordered the ribeye and mashed potatoes. The meal was really great. Service was good and I would go back!
(5)Jennifer D.
I can't speak to the service or the atmosphere, because I've only had the carryout. The food, however, is delicious. I've had it twice, ordered in for work meetings that I had to attend in Fargo. The rotisserie chicken is pretty great. I tried the Thai salad (not totally sure of the name) and was delighted by the sweet kick of the salad. I know this review is a little light on information... but the food stands on its own. Go see for yourself! :)
(4)Jen C.
I love this place. My favorite is the rotisserie chicken in or on anything! We always get a big No Name salad (which has the chicken), our entree, and sometimes dessert. Doolittles is ALWAYS accommodating with my food allergies. They will take any dish and make it OK for me. They come out awesome and probably better than the original. I have had very good fish here also: trout, sea bass, ahi. Great place at a good price. But why is it I always leave there spending about $100 bucks for 2? Maybe it's all the food and drink we ordered! (we kinda pig out when we go here) This place is so good that you should almost always expect a wait. The only drawback I can come up with for Doolittles is they don't take reservations.
(5)Jason R.
I've only ever eaten one thing here, but it's amazing. Make sure to try the spit roasted chicken. It melts in your mouth. Decent beer and drink list, and a nice ambiance.
(5)Michelle B.
Great food, smoked sirloin was to die for. Danica our server was awesome. iWeb would go back. Reasonable for the quality of food.
(5)James H.
Food excellent, service could not have been better. Wonderful locally brewed beer. Wonderful dinner in welcoming atmosphere after a long day on the road. It was Yelp reviews that guided me here.
(5)Max K.
Of my group of friends, this is our go to if we're not sure where else to eat and are never ever disappointed. While at many restaurants, I usually skip the appetizer, here I just can't! The Ahi Tuna Points are my favorite - I could eat these all day! Pair those up with a house salad, you have yourself a full meal. But don't be afraid to get a traditional entree as well - anything with chicken is amazing and they do know how to cook a darn good steak. The only thing I would suggest staying away from are the fish tacos. Kinda weird. Oh and back to the salad (or their homemade wings for that matter) try their homemade bleu cheese. AMAZING. I always ask for an extra little portion with the intent to take it home, but it never makes it because its all over the salad or wings!
(4)Team Asphalt W.
Went here for lunch based on reviews from Yelpers. Rotisserie chicken was delicious. Cole slaw was good but mashed potatoes were a little dry. Walleye sandwich was outstanding. Only reason for 4 stars is that it is incredibly noisy and our server was not attentive.
(4)Anthony S.
Great atmosphere. Unique from your typical restaurant with a great menu filled with special dishes.
(5)Tom L.
Great steak. One of the nicest places in Fargo from what I have seen. 40 dollars for steak, drink, tax and tip. Very good steak. Veggies ok. Cool fire pit outside.
(4)Sammi P.
This place was AMAZING!! We were celebrating my birthday (sept 6th), and ironically my boyfriends is the 1st of Sept and a friend who was with us is the 7th of September.... so we all got our birthday drinks! I started out with a simple, but VERY TASTY raspberry pear salad. My bf and I split the fried coconut shrimp appetizer, and that was just AMAZING. Im not a seafood person, but I am slowly opening up to it. The sauce it came with, was out of this world. My boyfriend ordered a Thai dish (can't remember the name of it) and he can't stop raving about it! I love my steak, so I got the NY Strip, made to PERFECTION. Our waiter was Curtis, and he was just GREAT! He knows how to take care of his customers. I hope he enjoyed his tip, it was well worth it!
(5)Tony B.
Great Food, Great Happy Hour. +1 for the Parmesan Crusted Walleye. Watch out this place is usually crowded, so call ahead.
(4)Scott D.
I thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash soup - creamy, flavorful, good balance of sweetness. The wood-fired pork chop was delicious, although a bit dry. The apple chutney was a perfect topping. The garlic mashed potatoes were great.
(4)Michael T.
For my first dining experience in North Dakota, I'd say Doolittles was a win. The service was really attentive, the atmosphere was pretty good, and I absolutely loved my rotisserie chicken sandwich. Not like their rotisserie chicken needed any improvements, but throw some cheese, a few pickles and a little tasty sauce on I practically inhaled it. Oh, and there were delicious mashed potatoes on my plate too :)
(4)Joe H.
Food is good here, nice atmosphere. Happy hours specials are not "awesome" as was advertised. 2 people looking for a quick bite and a beer was still $30.
(2)Drew B.
Hey, sometimes you win Other times you lose big-time Cross you fingers here (I have had mixed experiences with the food at Doolittles. The first time I went there, I made the mistake of ordering the ribs. WRONG CHOICE! They were THE worst ribs I've ever eaten. The ribs were completely void of any meat... I felt like a hyena trying to make a meal out of a dead carcass that had already been picked clean. Yuck! I would have given them a two star rating based on that visit, but decided to give them another try. The second time was MUCH, MUCH more enjoyable. I would give them a four star review based on that visit. In all fairness, their service and organization was excellent both times , so it would probably be a good place to take a large group. I'll give them three stars for now. Look for an update later... but avoid the ribs at all costs!!!)
(3)Deepanjana B.
Celebrated our anniversary there..n the food was truly awesome!! Great place for steaks..the chicken wings in the starter were the best I have ever had! The hanger steak was also great..Also loved the ambience and service..Would love to go back..Must visit when one is in Fargo
(4)Christalle D.
I worked at doolittles for 3 1/2 years while I was in college and have since moved to Denver, but I eat at doolittles every time I am in town! The mojitos are a pain to make but they are the best anywhere!!! Haven't found mojitos as good here but that doesn't mean I won't keep looking :)
(5)Paul M.
Came here with a large group (~9). They organized the table and were accomodating with our staggered arrivals. The waitress worked hard and made sure we had enough bread and water. The food was really good. I got a roasted butternut squash soup to start with and then a rack of ribs that were really tender and tasty. Looking forward to a returning here soon!
(5)Lana G.
My salmon sandwich was good; my wife's chicken salad was excellent. Pleasant surroundings except for noisy children. Staff seems to think that loud and continuing disturbances are not the restaurant's problem. The beer list is limited and so are the sizes on tap: ten and twenty-two ounces; that is, too little and too much. Loses one star because it tolerates -- or expects its patrons to tolerate -- noisy children.
(3)Joanna Z.
Delicious and local - perfect for out-of-towners. I stopped into Doolittle's while in Fargo for business. Originally from Chicago, I love to try new restaurants whenever I'm in a new town. Doolittle's was perfect, it had great food, plenty of options and a really fun atmosphere. Compared with other places I ate in Fargo, Doolittle's was definitely the busiest; we had to wait about ten minutes but it was well worth it. We started with a chef special, brie and apple chutney appetizer, that was incredibly well balanced and a perfect start to a meal. I had the mediterranean salmon and my coworker had the stuffed trout. I know Doolittle's is known for their chicken, but our seafood was really tastey and fresh. For dessert we had "dreami martinis" and the banana cobbler and oh.my .god. were they both to die for. Get yourself in here soon if you haven't yet! BONUS: Wine flights for around $8. For three partial glasses, this was a great deal.
(4)Ben F.
Doolittle's is one of the better chain restaurants around. I've always tended to gravitate towards the asian-themed dishes, which are excellent. They also have special seasonal items on the menu; one that I tried during the summer was the Caribbean pork tenderloin; it was absolutely excellent! As others have mentioned, the beer list is a bit short, but oh well. The food itself is just good enough, service is pretty good, and the environment is great for having a good meal. (This review is of the Fargo location, but due to the common menu, it could apply to other places as well; I've eated at the location in Alexandria, MN as well, and it's just as good).
(4)Susanne S.
I used to love to go here with my family but over the years, the food has gotten worse and worse. The last time I went the waitress got over half of our orders wrong and nothing seemed too difficult to me. My most recent negative experience was that I tried to make a reservation for a Friday night for a large party. I spoke to a girl who guaranteed me a manager would call me back that day and after not hearing from anyone for two days, I finally called them back. The "manager" said they do not take reservations on Friday nights and would not make an exception even after offering to put down a deposit. She said we were welcome to come and put our names in and wait. I explained we had people coming from out of town and some older family members that couldn't sit in a lobby for 30 minutes to wait for a table. She still would not make exception. It's not only terrible customer service but it's just bad business. We would have guaranteed a table of 16 which of course means the waiter automatically gets a 18% tip. I thought Doolittles was a family place that cared about their customers. I will not be back.
(1)J Vanessa F.
I was in from Tucson visiting, and was really quite impressed. The food was delicious. Our waiter (wish I remembered his name) was funny and not overbearing, yet, still on the ball, keeping our drinks full, and food moving smoothly (from app, to main, to desert). I brought my 17 month old toddler with 5 adults, and didn't feel out of place - there were plenty of parents around us (our child is quite and well behaved, as were the other children around us.) As for the other reviewer, the place was Very busy the night we went, conversation was abundant throughout the restaurant - from the adults not aware of other grown people around them. We tried 4 app.s and each had our own entrees, we shared the cliche chocolate cake and no one felt over stuffed. So I'd say great portion sizes. When we move up there I definitely say this will be a regular restaurant for my husband and I.
(5)Adam G.
My wife and I ate here a few nights ago. New to Fargo and had driven by a few times. She had the Lamb T-bone special. She is a real lamb fanatic. Thought it was prepared well, excellent sauce and sides. She thought the quality of the lamb was not the best but still worthy of 4 stars. I had chicken wild rice soup. Very, very good. You could really get a full wild rice flavor and the pieces of chicken were large enough you could taste the flavor of the chicken. I had the Chopped Thai salad for my entree. Wonderful. Dressings was flavorful but not overpowering. Greens were crisp and fresh and once again, plenty of flavorful chicken. The size was correct for an entree salad. For dessert we split the Apple Bread Pudding which was on the specials menu. Once again it was very good. Sauce excellent and the bread pudding itself soft, warm and flavorful. Service was attentive, not over powering or pushy. Ambiance very comfortable. We plan on going back frequently and we heartily recommend it.
(4)Austin W.
Really great food. Tried both the hangar steak and the spit chicken. Both were good but the chicken really made it. I'd go back if I ever wound up in Fargo again.
(5)Dan S.
I've only ordered the spit-rotisserie chicken here, but thats only because it's too good to skip on.
(4)Karen T.
3.5 stars for the food 5 stars for our server. The best thing I ate was the flaky delicious walleye fingers! So good. The free bread was delicious I couldn't stop eating that warm bread with rosemary. The chicken was moist but too salty from the brine. The ribs were perfectly sweet and fall off the bone. It was my friends birthday and they gave him free desert. We got him the mud pie and it was do good
(3)T. M.
My favorites are fish tacos, salmon and their salads. Bar service needs improvement!! Not always go good at to go food. Hoevervwith that said my favorite Fargo spot, good wine list, and wonderful options on the menu!!
(4)Anna W.
Came here for a date night! Our waiter Charles was amazing. Probably the best waiter I've ever had. He was super nice, polite and helpful. Our food was also top notch. Ribs & tortellini were both great. I also had a glass(or two) of their Moscato....YUM! The bread we got at the beginning was very good as well. We will definitely be back!
(5)Ayana C.
Wow What a very professional dinning place this is :) Professional service and food Excellent chicken and ribs Flavor is just GREAT !
(5)Tim V.
I decided on the chicken and ribs combo fries and coleslaw Coleslaw was very good! Complimentary bread was real good as well Fried 8.5 out of 10 so good again Chicken was 9.5 of 10 The ribs where very tasty but not quit as tender as they could have been Overall this was a nice surprise to stumble on. Definitely a recommended place
(4)Tori K.
Another great dinner at Doolittle's. Their servers are still very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. They do a great job paying attention to detail and make sure your drinks are always full. My husband and I went to dinner tonight here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. To drink I had the blueberry lemonade cocktail (YUM!) and he had the Long Island ice tea. We had two apps: the artichoke dip (still delicious) and the Asian Pickled Tacos (which my husband really enjoyed). I also had the Mediterranean starter salad. It was full of great flavors but I don't think I would have it again (two apps and entrees filled me up enough!). We both had the ribs and chicken for the entree. I requested mashed potatoes instead of fries and was glad that I did just for a nice change of pace. The ribs were so delicious: nice and tender, not overly Bbq'd so you could taste the flavor of the meat itself. The chicken was also prepared perfectly. The coleslaw that is served with it is a nice palate cleanser in between bites. You can't go wrong with Doolittle's for a nice dinner!
(5)Joey H.
Good food, great staff. They have talented cooks and nice servers. When I ate meat, I loved the bbq chicken. They don't have much for vegans, so I just get sides. I'm used to this and they are still good.
(4)Adam N.
Love this place. It has a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food. I had the Thai salmon and it was delicious! Our waiter was extremely pleasant and knowledgable of the menu. In addition, our salad came out a little late (which didn't bother me in the least) and the manager insisted on it being taken off the bill. Very professional and a great experience!
(5)Gary T.
Really great food and service. Lisa was knowledgable and very helpful, not to mention kind and curtious. Started with artichoke dip, some of the best I've had. We had fish tacos, great green chili sauce. Also had fettuccine with artichokes. Really good. Finished with the creme brûlée. I would talk about it, but my date ate all of it. I bet it was really good.
(5)Hank C.
Just an update - back again, and our server was a delight - great to get a recommendation and then mozzarella for the olive oil/vinegar for the free bread. Certainly better service this time around, the Smoked Swiss & Mushroom burger was done properly and quickly. Good pickle and tomato put on the top, too, good display. And the fries - plenty, especially given a good-sized burger.
(3)John J.
Been here many times. Great restaurant. You can't go wrong with the rotisserie chicken.
(5)Becky M.
Walleye was great, but the scallop appetizer and calamari were just ok. The pictures on Yelp looked better than our food. The restaurant is huge and well decorated. Overall it was 8 of 10 for me.
(4)Wayne S.
Excellent food and fabulous service. Our server - Keisha - took all of our nonsense and kept serving us with a smile. The warm cinnamon cake was an outstanding ending to an evening of fun and great food.
(5)David B.
Wood paneled, classy dining that maintains a casual edge. The kind of place I could see Fargo's elite sitting around smoking cigars and laughing over delicious food. (Don't worry, there's not actually smoking allowed) Overall, this was a very, very solid meal. Everyone at our large table enjoyed their dishes. I had the Cajun chicken pasta which was excellent, due mostly to the fabulous rotisserie chicken. The chicken was tender with an incredible smoked flavor, I can only imagine how good the individual chicken dishes are. I also had the seared ahi appetizer which was exquisite and displayed some impressive chef skills. Service was on point in every way. Really an enjoyable meal that I would highly recommend.
(5)Stacy K.
I've been here a few times since I've moved to Fargo, and have been pleased each time. Went here for their Monday night happy hour, where you can get half-off appetizers and half-off bottles of wine. Score! Went another time and got their brown butter scallops, which were awesome. The only downer and reason that I'm taking off a star is that they don't take reservations on the weekend (but apparently this is a common for Fargo restaurants), aka your group may end up waiting 2 hours for a table, and the service can be kind of slow.
(3)Nona W.
I was with a party of 5, and no one had any complains on the food; it was good. I had a problem with the atmosphere. To me it was loud. Granted, we were in the last booth before the kitchen, but there really wasn't any type of partition between the kitchen and dinning room. The sounds of cooking are one thing, but the hollering of "order up," or "order" was very annoying. There are digital systems that take care of those issues now - use one!
(4)Hue K.
Nothing wrong with service or restaurant ambiance but food was way below meeting the expectation for the price and what others said.. Overall, I find other places in Fargo for better food at the same price but it does come with big portion, if the portion matters to you much. Like most other restaurants in Fargo, this place has happy hour too. - Complimentary bread: Cold and not soft inside.. Not good. - Blueberry basil lemonade was OK but not tasty or anything.. - Appetizers: Ahi tuna with fennel and Calamari and Mango ceviche : Tuna was not fresh and all three dishes were not tasty at all.. we were very disappointed. - Thai chop salad: Not sure what to say about this salad.. not memorable for sure. - Main: Parmesan Crusted Walleye, pork chop and ribeye: No one liked any of their dishes.. Meats were tough and fish was just fish.. - Banana cobbler: I felt like eating some sauted banana with cookie crumbles and ice cream. Unless I want to eat and drink while I watch some sports game, I would rather choose somewhere else for my dinner and drink. PS: It was surprisingly very crowded...
(2)France B.
Great service, steak appetizer sent back to make medium well. GORGONZOLA SAUCE very nice. Probably would not order this again.
(3)Solveig P.
Great service and yummy food. I am visiting from CA (ND native) and loved the atmosphere - casual yet classy. My dad and I had a fun time, ordered cocktails, hanger steak, and the Woodfore chicken.
(5)Kelly S.
This is a fantastic place to eat! The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the service is always friendly. I love their chicken, burgers, and salads. My husband loves their ribs so much he never orders them anywhere else anymore, saying he didn't know what great ribs were before Doolittle's. Their carrot cake comes with a salted caramel sauce, and it's the best I've ever had.
(5)Rikki L.
When choosing where to go out to eat, Doolittles never really comes to mind...and I'm not sure why. Doolittles has a good menu full of tasty food at an extremely reasonable price. Everything was great, from the appetizer through the dinner and straight to dessert. They hit awesome without being pretentious. There are good beers on tap and several wines to choose from. And I can't leave out the service, the staff at Doolittles is top notch, the people are friendly and consistently on point. I need to remember Doolittles more often.
(5)James M.
The food is decent but prices are high and service is pretty hit and miss. It's not terrible but for the money there's better choices.
(3)Tina K.
ALWAYS amazing food! Had the burger with Guacamole. They never disappoint! Staff is always very gracious and smiling. Really friendly atmosphere.
(5)Bryan S.
Nice relaxing atmosphere and great meal selections. We always like to go in the summer and have our meal on the patio. Great drinks, wines that complement the meals. I have a hard time ordering anything other than the broasted chicken which is fantastic. They serve it multiple combinations or by itself. We've never had a bad meal. Can get really busy at times and we have had to wait close to an hour at busy times. So get there early or call ahead.
(4)Michael S.
Doolittles has some tasty chicken! I really like the juicy flavor in the rotisserie chicken and also their other meats. They serve good portions of vegetables as well. I think the decor and lighting bring a subtle and casual experience. Servers are most always prompt. Price is medium range of about $12 - $30 per person. Try it if you have not been yet. You should not be disappointed.
(4)Kenny B.
This place is the perfect combination of elegance and sporty. You can take a nice date here, or come out with the family. The food is amazing. I have tried many of their dishes and none of them have disappointed me. The spit fire chicken is my favorite by a long shot. The service is excellent as well.
(5)Beth H.
I ate here on 9/24 and it was very good. The bread before the meal was tasty, and portioned appropriately. I ordered the gaucho burger, which was cooked to order, and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and the burger. The prices were also very reasonable, considering the quality of the food, the atmosphere, and the attentive service.
(5)William C.
We decided on Doolittles after a quick debate and we were glad we did. We arrived and there was a line of guests waiting for tables. We put our name down and waited about 20 minutes before being seated. The decor is very cozy, lots of dark wood, almost the feeling of an old boys club where you'd smoke cigars and drink brandy. There was a flying theme which wasn't predominate, but went well with the rest of the decor. We ordered the rotisserie chicken sandwich and the spit-fire chicken (1/2 a chicken). The chicken sandwich wasn't your ordinary chicken sandwich. It comes with an entire rotisserie chicken breast; topped with melted cheese and shredded lettuce (chipotle mayo on the side). The meat is absolutely fantastic with the roasted flavor from the chicken juice in every bite. You can't go wrong with this sandwich! The spit-fire chicken is half a whole chicken and is served with mashed potatoes and sliced grilled vegetables. Just like the sandwich, the roasted chicken is absolutely amazing. The roasted juices have a fantastic flavor to every bite. The white meat is juicy and full of flavor. An absolutely fantastic dish and never a bad choice. A great experience and a wonderful place to stop for dinner. I was glad to see that there are two locations in the Twin Cities.
(4)Bebe H.
One of the better restaurants in Fargo. Been in the city for a few days and this was by far the best meal we had so far. The mashed potato was a bit greasy for my taste buds. As well as the calamari. Good service and good rotisserie chicken. Atmosphere is casual and can get a little noisy. Good place for kids.
(4)Brad H.
It had been years since I had been to Doolittle's. I remember it being a great place for dinner, so I figured lunch would be good too. Unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. I ordered a Reuben and fries. The Reuben was cold, the bottom piece of bread was soggy and the dressing was bland. The fries were cooked well, but were extremely under-seasoned. My wife ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo. The chicken was flavorful, but the sauce was also bland. If I go back, it will definitely not be for lunch.
(2)R H.
I don't understand what all the hype was about this place. Average menu, high priced, crowded, terrible location. There's way better places to eat in this town.
(1)Jimmy P.
Came into town for a business dinner and was looking for a higher end establishment. While Doolittles is a nice restaurant it's not fine dinning. The wine selection was reasonable. The service was attentive and the food was just okay. I felt this was an upscale Texas Roadhouse. I'm open for suggestions to a really great dining experence in Fargo.
(3)Paul K.
Whenever I am in Fargo this is a must for places to eat. The Gaucho Burger and Citrus Grilled Mahi-Mahi are both good choices. The Gaucho Burger has great flavor with the guacamole and peper jack. They also do not over cook the burger!
(5)Nicole B.
The food was great. The atmosphere is good too. But the service was horrible. It took forever for the waiter to greet us. It was 7:30 on a Saturday night! We were expecting a wait to be seated, but the place was dead. I think the waiter wanted to leave early. He dropped of the check while we were in the middle of the meal.
(3)Neal M.
Although we arrived well before the evening dinner rush the service was slow. My wife ordered the salmon and liked everything. I had the chicken and ribs combo. The ribs were tough, rubbery and certainly not falling off the bone tender. BAD CHOICE! This was our second visit to Doolittles and more than likely our last. We were scouting out a place to bring friends in the future. The ribs killed it for me.
(2)Tiffany S.
Wow! Excellent food & excellent service. I had a Zinfandel wine flight to go with my wood fire roasted sirloin & spinach ravioli which our waiter said was his favorite dish & I can see why. The Marsala wine sauce was perfect, not too sweet but not overpowering. Boyfriend had the pan seared scallops with garlic mashed- also very tasty. Their garden salad is a nice mix, not just iceberg, and has there delightful little wonton like things on it. They have a great selection of craft beers on tap, including one from MI & AK! The waiter was very friendly & helpful. Wish there was a location where we live in MI!
(5)Shawn B.
I find myself here nearly every time I'm in Fargo and I love this restaurant despite getting broke up with here on Valentines day once! The wood fired rotisserie chicken is great and the rotisserie hot wings with the amazing dry rub are definitely a must try for an appetizer. So far everything is tried here is great. The service is good and friendly the decor is classy and decorated in a kinda aircraft theme that's pretty cool. They have a full bar and can accommodate decent sized parties. I would recommend this restaurant both my kids like this coming here also.
(4)Cody S.
Great food and a pretty ordinary atmosphere. Perfect for a date or a nice dinner.
(4)Steven S.
We originally fell in love with this place for the Chicken Pomodoro (sp?) and the peppercorn tenderloin, and of course the half-priced wine night. With the kids away at their grandparents house, we jumped at the chance to have a real sit-down meal at one of our old favorites. I kind of wished we didn't. Let me start by saying that the service was impeccable. Our waitress was polite, positive and very attentive. She made both drink and food recommendations in regards to their general popularity as well as her own tastes (always nice to hear). The wine presentation was well done and helped add a little classiness to our date. Generally speaking, you should present the wine to the person who ordered it, but her asking if we had a preference was an acceptable move (at least I think so). My wife ordered a flat bread pizza and an order of scallops. The scallops were cooked correctly, but were extremely thin. It almost looked like they had chopped a larger skillet in half and were counting it as two on her plate. Irritating, but not the end of the world. Her flat bread was charred on the sides and had deep black burns on the bottom. Our waitress noticed right away and immediately offered to have it remade for her (which came back very quickly). Nice save.. I ordered the chicken pomodoro (my favorite) and was sadly disappointing. The chicken itself was well overcooked and although it had a nice crunch, lacked any real flavor. The pasta was not very fresh and had be overcooked--resulting in a starchy flimsy pasta. One last bit, the first 12-13 times I've had this meal the sauce has always had a wonderfully spicy note that works well with the nutty pine nuts.Today's sauce was. . . bland. The service was phenomenal. We were constantly check in on and always had offers of topping off our water (and even our wine). What would (should) have been a perfect dining experience was marred by overcooking the food. If you're looking for a restaurant where you truly feel important, then go to Doolittles. I'll be back to try it again. It's only fair to give them one more chance before I put them on the "Do not return to" list.
(3)Chris P.
By far the best place to eat in Fargo. Had the best dinner and it was reasonably priced, the staff was amazing and the food was very delicious. I used to live in Minneapolis, and Doolittle's was a favorite. Will definitely be back in next time. Keep up the good work.
(4)Dude R.
Doolittles is very good. The atmosphere is excellent and the food is very fine cuisine with a field and stream kind of vibe, plus chicken and seafood. The open woodfire cooking is a great ambient touch, and smells great, although I have occasionally felt it was a little too warm in the restaurant. The menu is a bit pricier than some other popular chain restaurants, but the food is worth it. We had our company Christmas party here, and my family loves it too.
(4)Lyndsey C.
So great! A great atmosphere and bar environment. When you can sit outside during the warmer months they have a great patio too. The stuffed fish is the best thing ever on the menu but I have never had something I didn't love here. Always busy and great service.
(5)Proteus D.
I come here a lot when in Fargo on business. It's always packed, and the service super quick. Food consistently nice. I usually have the calamari followed by the salmon. Both great. For lunch I get the fish tacos. Very tasty. I did try the chicken a couple of times but I kind of went of it. It all tastes the same and I can't out my finger on why I don't like their sauce. But I don't. Apart from that this place is awesome.
(4)Olivia S.
The parmesan crusted walleye is AMAZING as is just about everything else i've had here. I just wished my boyfriend liked it more.
(4)Daniel C.
I came here from a hotel recommendation and it is a fine restaurant. This day wine by the bottle was half price from an already very reasonably priced list. I went for an old vine red from Marietta vinyard. I had the chicken rice soup and a bit thick for my taste. Main dish was crested Walleye famous for this part of the country. The veggie on the dish is very nice, not soggie with tender asparagus. Mashed potato looked and tasted like real potato and not from powder. All in all a nice experience in Fargo.
(3)Jay D.
Good atmosphere and selection! I like that they try and get creative with the menu! Service is always very courteous!
(5)Ginger C.
When I first went to this restaurant six years ago, the food was like chain restaurant fare- few spices flavoring the food, too much cheese (and of questionable quality) and the same soup-salad-pizza-sandwiches-burgers menu that we see everywhere. It took me 5 years to go back and now I find myself going there fairly often. The food is fresh, light and delicious now and the menu suits dietary restrictions. Though I wouldn't rate the food more highly than some of the expensive restaurants around town, the food is excellent for its price point. The service could be faster.
(4)Scott N.
The place smelled great outside and in. Maybe because they had about 50 chickens roasting on spits that looked and smelled incredible. So I ordered the smoked flatiron steak medium rare as the server suggested. Wonderfully tender melt in your mouth nicely seasoned steak. Came with horseradish mashed potatoes and some spinach leaves with a salty flavored something on them. It was packed when we arrived but we only waited in the bar for 15 minutes to get a table on a Friday night. Our server was patient even though one of our guests was very late and you could tell they wanted to turn the table over on a Friday night. Yay! I'm a fan.
(4)Patrick D.
The place was bigger than I thought. I went to the bar and had dinner there, it had really good atmosphere. Ordered the ribeye and mashed potatoes. The meal was really great. Service was good and I would go back!
(5)Jennifer D.
I can't speak to the service or the atmosphere, because I've only had the carryout. The food, however, is delicious. I've had it twice, ordered in for work meetings that I had to attend in Fargo. The rotisserie chicken is pretty great. I tried the Thai salad (not totally sure of the name) and was delighted by the sweet kick of the salad. I know this review is a little light on information... but the food stands on its own. Go see for yourself! :)
(4)Jen C.
I love this place. My favorite is the rotisserie chicken in or on anything! We always get a big No Name salad (which has the chicken), our entree, and sometimes dessert. Doolittles is ALWAYS accommodating with my food allergies. They will take any dish and make it OK for me. They come out awesome and probably better than the original. I have had very good fish here also: trout, sea bass, ahi. Great place at a good price. But why is it I always leave there spending about $100 bucks for 2? Maybe it's all the food and drink we ordered! (we kinda pig out when we go here) This place is so good that you should almost always expect a wait. The only drawback I can come up with for Doolittles is they don't take reservations.
(5)Jason R.
I've only ever eaten one thing here, but it's amazing. Make sure to try the spit roasted chicken. It melts in your mouth. Decent beer and drink list, and a nice ambiance.
(5)Michelle B.
Great food, smoked sirloin was to die for. Danica our server was awesome. iWeb would go back. Reasonable for the quality of food.
(5)James H.
Food excellent, service could not have been better. Wonderful locally brewed beer. Wonderful dinner in welcoming atmosphere after a long day on the road. It was Yelp reviews that guided me here.
(5)Max K.
Of my group of friends, this is our go to if we're not sure where else to eat and are never ever disappointed. While at many restaurants, I usually skip the appetizer, here I just can't! The Ahi Tuna Points are my favorite - I could eat these all day! Pair those up with a house salad, you have yourself a full meal. But don't be afraid to get a traditional entree as well - anything with chicken is amazing and they do know how to cook a darn good steak. The only thing I would suggest staying away from are the fish tacos. Kinda weird. Oh and back to the salad (or their homemade wings for that matter) try their homemade bleu cheese. AMAZING. I always ask for an extra little portion with the intent to take it home, but it never makes it because its all over the salad or wings!
(4)Team Asphalt W.
Went here for lunch based on reviews from Yelpers. Rotisserie chicken was delicious. Cole slaw was good but mashed potatoes were a little dry. Walleye sandwich was outstanding. Only reason for 4 stars is that it is incredibly noisy and our server was not attentive.
(4)Anthony S.
Great atmosphere. Unique from your typical restaurant with a great menu filled with special dishes.
(5)Tom L.
Great steak. One of the nicest places in Fargo from what I have seen. 40 dollars for steak, drink, tax and tip. Very good steak. Veggies ok. Cool fire pit outside.
(4)Sammi P.
This place was AMAZING!! We were celebrating my birthday (sept 6th), and ironically my boyfriends is the 1st of Sept and a friend who was with us is the 7th of September.... so we all got our birthday drinks! I started out with a simple, but VERY TASTY raspberry pear salad. My bf and I split the fried coconut shrimp appetizer, and that was just AMAZING. Im not a seafood person, but I am slowly opening up to it. The sauce it came with, was out of this world. My boyfriend ordered a Thai dish (can't remember the name of it) and he can't stop raving about it! I love my steak, so I got the NY Strip, made to PERFECTION. Our waiter was Curtis, and he was just GREAT! He knows how to take care of his customers. I hope he enjoyed his tip, it was well worth it!
(5)Tony B.
Great Food, Great Happy Hour. +1 for the Parmesan Crusted Walleye. Watch out this place is usually crowded, so call ahead.
(4)Scott D.
I thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash soup - creamy, flavorful, good balance of sweetness. The wood-fired pork chop was delicious, although a bit dry. The apple chutney was a perfect topping. The garlic mashed potatoes were great.
(4)Michael T.
For my first dining experience in North Dakota, I'd say Doolittles was a win. The service was really attentive, the atmosphere was pretty good, and I absolutely loved my rotisserie chicken sandwich. Not like their rotisserie chicken needed any improvements, but throw some cheese, a few pickles and a little tasty sauce on I practically inhaled it. Oh, and there were delicious mashed potatoes on my plate too :)
(4)Joe H.
Food is good here, nice atmosphere. Happy hours specials are not "awesome" as was advertised. 2 people looking for a quick bite and a beer was still $30.
(2)Drew B.
Hey, sometimes you win Other times you lose big-time Cross you fingers here (I have had mixed experiences with the food at Doolittles. The first time I went there, I made the mistake of ordering the ribs. WRONG CHOICE! They were THE worst ribs I've ever eaten. The ribs were completely void of any meat... I felt like a hyena trying to make a meal out of a dead carcass that had already been picked clean. Yuck! I would have given them a two star rating based on that visit, but decided to give them another try. The second time was MUCH, MUCH more enjoyable. I would give them a four star review based on that visit. In all fairness, their service and organization was excellent both times , so it would probably be a good place to take a large group. I'll give them three stars for now. Look for an update later... but avoid the ribs at all costs!!!)
(3)Deepanjana B.
Celebrated our anniversary there..n the food was truly awesome!! Great place for steaks..the chicken wings in the starter were the best I have ever had! The hanger steak was also great..Also loved the ambience and service..Would love to go back..Must visit when one is in Fargo
(4)Christalle D.
I worked at doolittles for 3 1/2 years while I was in college and have since moved to Denver, but I eat at doolittles every time I am in town! The mojitos are a pain to make but they are the best anywhere!!! Haven't found mojitos as good here but that doesn't mean I won't keep looking :)
(5)Paul M.
Came here with a large group (~9). They organized the table and were accomodating with our staggered arrivals. The waitress worked hard and made sure we had enough bread and water. The food was really good. I got a roasted butternut squash soup to start with and then a rack of ribs that were really tender and tasty. Looking forward to a returning here soon!
(5)Lana G.
My salmon sandwich was good; my wife's chicken salad was excellent. Pleasant surroundings except for noisy children. Staff seems to think that loud and continuing disturbances are not the restaurant's problem. The beer list is limited and so are the sizes on tap: ten and twenty-two ounces; that is, too little and too much. Loses one star because it tolerates -- or expects its patrons to tolerate -- noisy children.
(3)Joanna Z.
Delicious and local - perfect for out-of-towners. I stopped into Doolittle's while in Fargo for business. Originally from Chicago, I love to try new restaurants whenever I'm in a new town. Doolittle's was perfect, it had great food, plenty of options and a really fun atmosphere. Compared with other places I ate in Fargo, Doolittle's was definitely the busiest; we had to wait about ten minutes but it was well worth it. We started with a chef special, brie and apple chutney appetizer, that was incredibly well balanced and a perfect start to a meal. I had the mediterranean salmon and my coworker had the stuffed trout. I know Doolittle's is known for their chicken, but our seafood was really tastey and fresh. For dessert we had "dreami martinis" and the banana cobbler and oh.my .god. were they both to die for. Get yourself in here soon if you haven't yet! BONUS: Wine flights for around $8. For three partial glasses, this was a great deal.
(4)Ben F.
Doolittle's is one of the better chain restaurants around. I've always tended to gravitate towards the asian-themed dishes, which are excellent. They also have special seasonal items on the menu; one that I tried during the summer was the Caribbean pork tenderloin; it was absolutely excellent! As others have mentioned, the beer list is a bit short, but oh well. The food itself is just good enough, service is pretty good, and the environment is great for having a good meal. (This review is of the Fargo location, but due to the common menu, it could apply to other places as well; I've eated at the location in Alexandria, MN as well, and it's just as good).
(4)Susanne S.
I used to love to go here with my family but over the years, the food has gotten worse and worse. The last time I went the waitress got over half of our orders wrong and nothing seemed too difficult to me. My most recent negative experience was that I tried to make a reservation for a Friday night for a large party. I spoke to a girl who guaranteed me a manager would call me back that day and after not hearing from anyone for two days, I finally called them back. The "manager" said they do not take reservations on Friday nights and would not make an exception even after offering to put down a deposit. She said we were welcome to come and put our names in and wait. I explained we had people coming from out of town and some older family members that couldn't sit in a lobby for 30 minutes to wait for a table. She still would not make exception. It's not only terrible customer service but it's just bad business. We would have guaranteed a table of 16 which of course means the waiter automatically gets a 18% tip. I thought Doolittles was a family place that cared about their customers. I will not be back.
(1)Tim V.
I decided on the chicken and ribs combo fries and coleslaw Coleslaw was very good! Complimentary bread was real good as well Fried 8.5 out of 10 so good again Chicken was 9.5 of 10 The ribs where very tasty but not quit as tender as they could have been Overall this was a nice surprise to stumble on. Definitely a recommended place
(4)J Vanessa F.
I was in from Tucson visiting, and was really quite impressed. The food was delicious. Our waiter (wish I remembered his name) was funny and not overbearing, yet, still on the ball, keeping our drinks full, and food moving smoothly (from app, to main, to desert). I brought my 17 month old toddler with 5 adults, and didn't feel out of place - there were plenty of parents around us (our child is quite and well behaved, as were the other children around us.) As for the other reviewer, the place was Very busy the night we went, conversation was abundant throughout the restaurant - from the adults not aware of other grown people around them. We tried 4 app.s and each had our own entrees, we shared the cliche chocolate cake and no one felt over stuffed. So I'd say great portion sizes. When we move up there I definitely say this will be a regular restaurant for my husband and I.
(5)Adam G.
My wife and I ate here a few nights ago. New to Fargo and had driven by a few times. She had the Lamb T-bone special. She is a real lamb fanatic. Thought it was prepared well, excellent sauce and sides. She thought the quality of the lamb was not the best but still worthy of 4 stars. I had chicken wild rice soup. Very, very good. You could really get a full wild rice flavor and the pieces of chicken were large enough you could taste the flavor of the chicken. I had the Chopped Thai salad for my entree. Wonderful. Dressings was flavorful but not overpowering. Greens were crisp and fresh and once again, plenty of flavorful chicken. The size was correct for an entree salad. For dessert we split the Apple Bread Pudding which was on the specials menu. Once again it was very good. Sauce excellent and the bread pudding itself soft, warm and flavorful. Service was attentive, not over powering or pushy. Ambiance very comfortable. We plan on going back frequently and we heartily recommend it.
(4)Austin W.
Really great food. Tried both the hangar steak and the spit chicken. Both were good but the chicken really made it. I'd go back if I ever wound up in Fargo again.
(5)Dan S.
I've only ordered the spit-rotisserie chicken here, but thats only because it's too good to skip on.
(4)Nicole B.
The food was great. The atmosphere is good too. But the service was horrible. It took forever for the waiter to greet us. It was 7:30 on a Saturday night! We were expecting a wait to be seated, but the place was dead. I think the waiter wanted to leave early. He dropped of the check while we were in the middle of the meal.
(3)Neal M.
Although we arrived well before the evening dinner rush the service was slow. My wife ordered the salmon and liked everything. I had the chicken and ribs combo. The ribs were tough, rubbery and certainly not falling off the bone tender. BAD CHOICE! This was our second visit to Doolittles and more than likely our last. We were scouting out a place to bring friends in the future. The ribs killed it for me.
(2)Ayana C.
Wow What a very professional dinning place this is :) Professional service and food Excellent chicken and ribs Flavor is just GREAT !
(5)Anna W.
Came here for a date night! Our waiter Charles was amazing. Probably the best waiter I've ever had. He was super nice, polite and helpful. Our food was also top notch. Ribs & tortellini were both great. I also had a glass(or two) of their Moscato....YUM! The bread we got at the beginning was very good as well. We will definitely be back!
(5)Tori K.
Another great dinner at Doolittle's. Their servers are still very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. They do a great job paying attention to detail and make sure your drinks are always full. My husband and I went to dinner tonight here to celebrate our wedding anniversary. To drink I had the blueberry lemonade cocktail (YUM!) and he had the Long Island ice tea. We had two apps: the artichoke dip (still delicious) and the Asian Pickled Tacos (which my husband really enjoyed). I also had the Mediterranean starter salad. It was full of great flavors but I don't think I would have it again (two apps and entrees filled me up enough!). We both had the ribs and chicken for the entree. I requested mashed potatoes instead of fries and was glad that I did just for a nice change of pace. The ribs were so delicious: nice and tender, not overly Bbq'd so you could taste the flavor of the meat itself. The chicken was also prepared perfectly. The coleslaw that is served with it is a nice palate cleanser in between bites. You can't go wrong with Doolittle's for a nice dinner!
(5)Joey H.
Good food, great staff. They have talented cooks and nice servers. When I ate meat, I loved the bbq chicken. They don't have much for vegans, so I just get sides. I'm used to this and they are still good.
(4)Adam N.
Love this place. It has a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food. I had the Thai salmon and it was delicious! Our waiter was extremely pleasant and knowledgable of the menu. In addition, our salad came out a little late (which didn't bother me in the least) and the manager insisted on it being taken off the bill. Very professional and a great experience!
(5)Gary T.
Really great food and service. Lisa was knowledgable and very helpful, not to mention kind and curtious. Started with artichoke dip, some of the best I've had. We had fish tacos, great green chili sauce. Also had fettuccine with artichokes. Really good. Finished with the creme brûlée. I would talk about it, but my date ate all of it. I bet it was really good.
(5)Hank C.
Just an update - back again, and our server was a delight - great to get a recommendation and then mozzarella for the olive oil/vinegar for the free bread. Certainly better service this time around, the Smoked Swiss & Mushroom burger was done properly and quickly. Good pickle and tomato put on the top, too, good display. And the fries - plenty, especially given a good-sized burger.
(3)John J.
Been here many times. Great restaurant. You can't go wrong with the rotisserie chicken.
(5)Becky M.
Walleye was great, but the scallop appetizer and calamari were just ok. The pictures on Yelp looked better than our food. The restaurant is huge and well decorated. Overall it was 8 of 10 for me.
(4)Wayne S.
Excellent food and fabulous service. Our server - Keisha - took all of our nonsense and kept serving us with a smile. The warm cinnamon cake was an outstanding ending to an evening of fun and great food.
(5)Karen T.
3.5 stars for the food 5 stars for our server. The best thing I ate was the flaky delicious walleye fingers! So good. The free bread was delicious I couldn't stop eating that warm bread with rosemary. The chicken was moist but too salty from the brine. The ribs were perfectly sweet and fall off the bone. It was my friends birthday and they gave him free desert. We got him the mud pie and it was do good
(3)T. M.
My favorites are fish tacos, salmon and their salads. Bar service needs improvement!! Not always go good at to go food. Hoevervwith that said my favorite Fargo spot, good wine list, and wonderful options on the menu!!
(4)David B.
Wood paneled, classy dining that maintains a casual edge. The kind of place I could see Fargo's elite sitting around smoking cigars and laughing over delicious food. (Don't worry, there's not actually smoking allowed) Overall, this was a very, very solid meal. Everyone at our large table enjoyed their dishes. I had the Cajun chicken pasta which was excellent, due mostly to the fabulous rotisserie chicken. The chicken was tender with an incredible smoked flavor, I can only imagine how good the individual chicken dishes are. I also had the seared ahi appetizer which was exquisite and displayed some impressive chef skills. Service was on point in every way. Really an enjoyable meal that I would highly recommend.
(5)Hue K.
Nothing wrong with service or restaurant ambiance but food was way below meeting the expectation for the price and what others said.. Overall, I find other places in Fargo for better food at the same price but it does come with big portion, if the portion matters to you much. Like most other restaurants in Fargo, this place has happy hour too. - Complimentary bread: Cold and not soft inside.. Not good. - Blueberry basil lemonade was OK but not tasty or anything.. - Appetizers: Ahi tuna with fennel and Calamari and Mango ceviche : Tuna was not fresh and all three dishes were not tasty at all.. we were very disappointed. - Thai chop salad: Not sure what to say about this salad.. not memorable for sure. - Main: Parmesan Crusted Walleye, pork chop and ribeye: No one liked any of their dishes.. Meats were tough and fish was just fish.. - Banana cobbler: I felt like eating some sauted banana with cookie crumbles and ice cream. Unless I want to eat and drink while I watch some sports game, I would rather choose somewhere else for my dinner and drink. PS: It was surprisingly very crowded...
(2)France B.
Great service, steak appetizer sent back to make medium well. GORGONZOLA SAUCE very nice. Probably would not order this again.
(3)Solveig P.
Great service and yummy food. I am visiting from CA (ND native) and loved the atmosphere - casual yet classy. My dad and I had a fun time, ordered cocktails, hanger steak, and the Woodfore chicken.
(5)Kelly S.
This is a fantastic place to eat! The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, and the service is always friendly. I love their chicken, burgers, and salads. My husband loves their ribs so much he never orders them anywhere else anymore, saying he didn't know what great ribs were before Doolittle's. Their carrot cake comes with a salted caramel sauce, and it's the best I've ever had.
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