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    701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree)

    Downtown Fargo, Fargo

    Bar in Fargo, United States

    Why go

    701 Eateries combines Prairie Kitchen's dining room with Camp Lonetree's bar lounge at 701 N University Drive, making it a practical special-occasion option in Fargo. Reservations are easy to land. Without published pricing, it reads as mid-tier for the market; solid for a full evening in one place, though dedicated bar and wine options nearby are worth comparing before you book.

    About 701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree)

    Quick Take: 701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree)

    701 N University Drive gives you two distinct experiences under one roof: Prairie Kitchen handles the dining side, Camp Lonetree covers the bar. That dual-concept setup is either a strength or a complication, depending on what you're booking for. If you're planning a special occasion dinner in Fargo, the combination of a sit-down kitchen and a dedicated lounge space makes this a practical pick for groups that want to eat well and then stay put for drinks without changing venues.

    Booking here is direct. This is not a hard reservation to land; you won't need to set an alarm at the 30-day mark or rely on a cancellation app. For a celebration dinner or a date night in Fargo, that low friction is worth noting, particularly when compared to venues in larger markets where the same two-concept format commands a waitlist and a dress code conversation. For context on what a genuinely difficult reservation looks like in a bar-forward format, see Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu or Jewel of the South in New Orleans.

    On the value question: without published pricing in the current record, it's not possible to give a per-head figure with confidence. What the dual-concept format typically signals in a mid-market city like Fargo is mid-tier pricing; not a splurge destination, not a bargain spot, but a place where a full evening (dinner plus drinks) lands in a range most diners consider reasonable. If cost-per-round is your primary filter, Camp Lonetree is the side of this operation worth focusing on. A bar lounge attached to a kitchen tends to run a tighter cocktail program than a standalone bar, which can mean slightly higher prices per drink but better food pairing options across the night.

    The atmosphere skews toward relaxed energy rather than high-volume nightlife. For a special occasion that needs some ambient warmth without a loud room, this format works. If you want a louder, more social bar experience in Fargo, Front Street Taproom is the better call. For a more refined drink-focused setting, Mångata Wine & Raw Bar is worth comparing directly.

    For broader planning, see our full Fargo restaurants guide, our full Fargo bars guide, and our full Fargo experiences guide. If you're staying overnight, our full Fargo hotels guide and our full Fargo wineries guide round out the planning picture.

    The takeThis address is built for evening outings that combine food and drinks. Prairie Kitchen supplies the anchored food offering while Camp Lonetree fills the role of neighborhood cocktail lounge, making the site a reliable destination for dinner followed by craft cocktails. Its University District location and dual-format model suit groups looking for a casual night out as well as small after-work gatherings. The venue’s emphasis on a curated back bar also makes it appealing to those who prioritize well-assembled spirits and cocktails alongside a solid kitchen.
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    Bar contextFargo, United States
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    Planning details

    Location
    701 N University Dr, Fargo, ND 58102
    Website
    701eateries.com
    Phone
    +1 701 532 0734
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    701 Eateries presents a two-in-one identity that reads like a neighborhood asset. Prairie Kitchen anchors the food program while Camp Lonetree operates as the lounge and bar, and the building’s camp-inflected aesthetic — nods to northern plains and forest lodges — gives the place a quietly distinctive personality. The split-format setup feels intentional rather than ad hoc: each side keeps its own rhythm and design cues, so you get both a committed kitchen presence and a focused spirits program under one roof. It’s a locally rooted spot that leans on thoughtful curation rather than flash.

    Best For

    This address is built for evening outings that combine food and drinks. Prairie Kitchen supplies the anchored food offering while Camp Lonetree fills the role of neighborhood cocktail lounge, making the site a reliable destination for dinner followed by craft cocktails. Its University District location and dual-format model suit groups looking for a casual night out as well as small after-work gatherings. The venue’s emphasis on a curated back bar also makes it appealing to those who prioritize well-assembled spirits and cocktails alongside a solid kitchen.

    Ordering Tips

    Approach 701 Eateries as a two-part experience: order your meal from Prairie Kitchen and then explore Camp Lonetree’s back-bar program for cocktails and spirits. The write-up highlights Camp Lonetree’s curated spirits collection as a statement of intent, so allow time to ask the bartender about allocations or regional bottles if you’re interested in depth. For groups, coordinate rounds so the kitchen and the lounge run smoothly together; the building’s split identity rewards diners who plan to move between food and drink rather than treating the visit as a single-course stop.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy cabin atmosphere with Nordic design elements, warm woodfire grill ambiance, and a comfortable community feel.

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    Vibe

    CozyRusticModern

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup Outing

    Experience

    Rooftop

    Format

    Lounge Seating

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Lounge
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Background Music
    Planning details

    Location

    701 N University Dr, Fargo, ND 58102 · Directions

    +1 701 532 0734

    701eateries.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Front Street Taproom; Notable alternative
    • Luna Fargo; Notable alternative
    • Mezzaluna; Notable alternative
    • Mångata Wine & Raw Bar; Notable alternative
    • Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café; Notable alternative
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    How It Compares

    For a drink-focused night out in Fargo, Mångata Wine & Raw Bar is the stronger single-destination pick if your priority is a curated wine list or a bar program with real depth. It's a more focused operation than Camp Lonetree's lounge format. If you're pairing dinner with drinks and want everything in one place, 701 Eateries has the edge on convenience; Mångata doesn't offer the same kitchen-to-bar flow.

    Front Street Taproom and Luna Fargo are better suited to groups that want a higher-energy atmosphere. If the celebration involves a larger party that wants noise and movement, either of those beats the more relaxed Camp Lonetree side of 701 Eateries. For a quieter date night or a business dinner where conversation matters, 701 Eateries' dual-concept setup is the better frame.

    Mezzaluna competes most directly on the dining side, offering a more established fine-dining reference point in Fargo. If the occasion is a serious dinner rather than a mixed eat-and-drink evening, Mezzaluna is worth shortlisting alongside Prairie Kitchen. For cocktail-bar benchmarks beyond Fargo, Julep in Houston illustrates what a genuinely specialist bar program looks like at a higher tier; useful context if you're calibrating expectations for what Camp Lonetree can and can't deliver.

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    Worth the Price? 701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree) vs. Peers
    VenueAwards
    701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree)No published awards
    Front Street TaproomNo published awards
    Luna FargoNo published awards
    MezzalunaNo published awards
    Mångata Wine & Raw BarNo published awards
    Nichole's Fine Pastry & CaféNo published awards

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    Where is 701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree) located?

    701 Eateries (Prairie Kitchen & Camp Lonetree) is located in Fargo, at 701 N University Dr, Fargo, ND 58102.