Space Aliens Grill & Bar pairs dinner with arcade fun
A 4.3-star Bismarck favorite for families, Space Aliens combines an elaborate sci-fi theme, casual American food and a sizable arcade.
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What stands out
- Elaborate space-themed decor
- Large arcade with modern games
- Friendly, attentive service
- Generous portions for the price
- Bar, televisions and trivia games
Worth knowing
- Atmosphere can feel kid-centric and busy
- Some food feedback is mixed
- Service may occasionally feel overattentive
Worth a visit?
What the ratings suggest
Space Aliens Grill & Bar has a 4.3 Google rating from more than 2,100 reviews. That is a strong result for a novelty-driven restaurant serving families, groups and bar patrons. Public feedback tends to judge the full experience: bold space decor, a lively dining room, approachable food and an arcade where children have something to do beyond eating.
Birthdays and nostalgic family outings seem to suit the concept particularly well. One reviewer remembered visiting as a child, then returning years later. Another stopped in for a granddaughter’s seventh birthday. Again and again, reviewers describe the setting as vibrant, distinctive and fun, not restrained or intimate.
Food, portions and value
Reviews of the menu are generally positive, though enthusiasm varies. Diners point to good flavor, careful presentation and generous portions at a moderate price point. In one account, the taco pizza and buffalo wings drew particular praise, with enough pizza left for another meal. Another diner enjoyed a steak and potato.
Some dishes fare less well. One reviewer said the food was merely okay and was disappointed by the balsamic dressing served with a salad. Based on that uneven feedback, the bigger strength may be the complete package of food, theme and entertainment, rather than a kitchen that performs at a standout level every time.
Shakes come up in public feedback too. One reviewer noted that they were not listed on the menu at the time, so current availability and menu placement may be worth checking with the restaurant.
Arcade and atmosphere
The game room is an obvious draw. Reviewers call it large, modern and well maintained, and they report that the games worked and were not overly expensive. Space Aliens therefore makes sense for a meal centered on family entertainment. It is less suited to a quick, quiet dinner.
There is space for adults as well. Public comments mention a large bar and lounge, numerous televisions and trivia games. Reviewers have returned for lunch, dinner and happy hour, which suggests the bar side attracts customers beyond the birthday-party crowd.
The tradeoff is straightforward. This is a bright, kid-friendly arcade restaurant, and diners looking for a calm dining room or a more polished date-night setting may find the energy level excessive.
Service and practical details
Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive. Reviewers also praise the facility for being clean and kept up. Still, one diner found the repeated check-ins intrusive, an example of attentiveness occasionally turning into over-service.
Parking appears easy, according to reviews that cite a large lot and plentiful accessible spaces. Taken together, the public ratings and comments support Space Aliens as a dependable option for family celebrations, casual group meals and evenings when arcade games matter nearly as much as dinner.
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Research-based review: our ND editor synthesized 2183 public reviews and the current 4.3-star rating, not an anonymous visit.