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A tray of ribs, brisket, mac and cheese, slaw and cornbread
Barbecue & soul food · 307 N 3rd St, Bismarck

Real smoke. No shortcuts.

Wood, smoke, fire and flavor. St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, shrimp and grits, Detroit-style pizza, and crab boils on Thursdays and Fridays. Scratch-made, heavy-handed in the best way. Respect the smoke.

Open todaysee hours
Thu & Fricrab boils
Cateringwe bring the pit to you
Oscar'ssports bar downstairs

Skip the wait. Order ahead for pickup and it's ready when you walk in.

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Sliced brisket

Smoked low and slow over wood.

Cajun shrimp

Boils Thursday and Friday.

Smoked sausage plate

Cowboy beans, cornbread.

Smash burger

Double-seared, stacked.

Catering

We cater. You celebrate.

Bringing real smoke to your front door. Sliced brisket, smoked meats, sides and more, at your place or ours. Office lunches, weddings, game days, graduations. We fire it up, so you can sit back and enjoy.

  • Slow-smoked meats, bold flavors, Southern soul
  • Your location or ours (Oscar's downstairs seats a crowd)
  • Call or send the form to schedule a tasting
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Oscar's Sports Bar, downstairs at The Firepit
Downstairs

Oscar's. The game is on downstairs.

Most sports bars are all the same. Oscar's isn't. Big screens, no bad seats, cold drinks, loud reactions, and food that doesn't come out of a freezer: wings, burgers, Detroit-style pizza, barbecue. Located under The Firepit.

Private rentals: full access to the venue, multiple TVs for games or presentations, room to mingle, and a staff that runs your event start to finish.

Book a private event Call (701) 751-1929
Behind the food

Built on wood, smoke, fire and flavor.

The Firepit isn't built on shortcuts, gimmicks, or propane-fueled excuses. Chef Darrell learned to grill young and carries forward the influence of Grandma Alice, a Mississippi grandmother who cooked with heart and heritage. Barbecue gives the smoke and skill; soul food gives the history and comfort.

Real barbecue should taste like it came from a pit, not a planogram. Real smoke, real seasoning, real effort, made by people who care about what hits the table. Independent, and proud of it.

Respect the smoke.

Chef Darrell
What people say

Taste of tradition.

★★★★★

"I am blown away by the quality of BBQ at The Fire Pit. The smoked meats are delicious, and the sides are fantastic. Can't wait to go back!"

Robert

"The Fire Pit is a game-changer for BBQ lovers. The smoked brisket and sauces were incredible. The cozy atmosphere made the experience even better."

Mariya

"The Fire Pit exceeded my expectations. The BBQ is phenomenal with perfectly balanced flavors. Great food and great service!"

Dom

"My new favorite BBQ spot in Bismarck! The NoDak Style BBQ is amazing with a perfect smoky flavor. Highly recommend!"

Edwin
Find us

307 N 3rd St, downtown Bismarck.

Phone
(701) 751-1929
Mon-Thu
11 am - 9 pm
Friday
11 am - 10 pm
Saturday
12 pm - 10 pm
Sunday
12 pm - 9 pm
Oscar's
downstairs, late on Fri-Sat
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