Across North Dakota, of the 103 butcher shops & specialty markets we list, 100 give a phone number, 25 publish opening hours and 48 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: seafood (9), deli counter (6) and smoked meats (6). The longest-running is L & M Meats, in business since 1959. 5 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in North Dakota
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1West Dakota MeatsBismarck
monday–friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
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23Be MeatsBismarck
monday-saturday 9am-6pm
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3Prime Cut MeatsFargo
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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4Meats By John and WayneFargo
M-F: 9-7, Sat: 9-6, Sun: Closed
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5Yellowstone River BeefWilliston
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm
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6Custom Kut Meat IncCarrington
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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7Legendary MeatsCenter
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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8Myers Meats and SpecialtiesParshall
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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9Grand Harbor MeatsDevils Lake
Thursday's - 1pm-6pm, Saturday's - 9am-12pm
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10Reister Meats and CateringStreeter
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single shop are listed further down this page.
- Bismarck10
- Fargo8
- Grand Forks7
- Minot7
Other towns in North Dakota
One shop each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Prairie Soul MeatsAshley
10064 66th Ave SE, Ashley, ND 58413-9627
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Odermann OrganicsBelfield
2790 129th Ave SW, Belfield, ND 58622-9330
Fresh produce
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701 MeatsBelfield
12130 26th St SW, Belfield, ND 58622
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Old Tyme Meat ShoppeBelfield
101 Main St N, Belfield, ND 58622-7111
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Mema's Meats Llc.Berthold
28525 86th Ave NW, Berthold, ND 58718-9652
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The Meat ShopBeulah
713 Highway 49 N, Beulah, ND 58523-6507
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Scandia Market LLCBottineau
116 6th St E, Bottineau, ND 58318
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Bowdon Meat ProcessingBowdon
133 Warrington Ave, Bowdon, ND 58418
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Spruce Hill Meats LLCBowman
8556 147th Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623-9619
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K & E MeatsCando
425 8th Ave, Cando, ND 58324-6405
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Custom Kut Meat IncCarrington
271 66th Ave NE, Carrington, ND 58421-8602
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
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Barton MeatsCarrington
1020 11th St N, Carrington, ND 58421-8807
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Double R MeatsCarson
118 N Main St, Carson, ND 58529-4057
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Legendary MeatsCenter
600 Industrial Dr W, Center, ND 58530-3201
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Family-owned
Wild game · House jerky
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Grand Harbor MeatsDevils Lake
523 3rd Ave SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3632
Thursday's - 1pm-6pm, Saturday's - 9am-12pm
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Lakeside MeatsDevils Lake
307 College Dr S, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3511
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The Wurst ShopDickinson
205 14th St W, Dickinson, ND 58601-3118
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm
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Selensky MeatsDrake
204 1st Ave W, Drake, ND 58736-4041
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Butcher's EdgeEdgeley
101 Frontage Rd, Edgeley, ND 58433-9307
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
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Maple Valley LockersEnderlin
218 4th Ave, Enderlin, ND 58027-1307
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Rhino Meat ProcessingEsmond
112 1st Ave N, Esmond, ND 58332-7713
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Fairmount Locker PlantFairmount
102 Main Ave, Fairmount, ND 58030-4010
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KT Cattle MeatsForman
323 Main St S, Forman, ND 58032
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Myers Meats and SpecialtiesGarrison
1 Cessna Drive, Garrison, ND 58540
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Family-owned
Wild game
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R & R MeatsGranville
204 Main St, Granville, ND 58741
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Kelly's Kustom MeatsHalliday
112 E Main St, Halliday, ND 58636-3721
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Johnson Farm and Ranch, Meats and ProduceHebron
3690 74th Ave, Hebron, ND 58638-9354
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Diamond S Meats IncHettinger
2905 4th Ave NE, Hettinger, ND 58639
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JC FarmsHettinger
704 8th St NE, Hettinger, ND 58639-9663
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38 MeatsHope
302 Steele Ave, Hope, ND 58046-4615
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JayCon GroceryJamestown
505 13th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
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Trappers Meat & SuppliesJamestown
309 3rd Ave SW, Jamestown, ND 58401-4124
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Sunset MeatsKenmare
10180 56th Ave NW, Kenmare, ND 58746-9638
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AB MeatsKilldeer
411 109th Ave SW, Killdeer, ND 58640-9700
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Langdon LockerLangdon
324 6th St, Langdon, ND 58249-2741
Since 2006
Seafood · Gourmet selection · Artisan cheeses
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Hickory HutLangdon
501 1st St, Langdon, ND 58249-2603
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Bosch's Meat MarketLinton
750 Highway 13 SE, Linton, ND 58552-9302
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Scherrs MeatsLinton
206 Highway 83 N, Linton, ND 58552-7214
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Cloverdale Country StoreMandan
3017 34th St NW, Mandan, ND 58554
Deli counter
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Butcher Block MeatsMandan
108 Main St W, Mandan, ND 58554-3140
Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Whiskey Barrel MeatsMapleton
651 6th Ave, Mapleton, ND 58059
Sunday 10AM - 2PM
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Kramlich-Deede MeatsMedina
108 2nd Ave NW, Medina, ND 58467-7301
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Reister Meats & BakeryMedina
106 Water St W, Medina, ND 58467-7007
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Meadowlark BeefMedora
14219 Tracy Mountain Rd, Medora, ND 58645
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Sundale Butcher ShopMilnor
14226 75th St SE, Milnor, ND 58060-9645
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Schweitzer's Gourmet MeatsMoffit
23881 Moffit Rd, Moffit, ND 58560-9724
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Schmitt LockerNapoleon
204 3rd St W, Napoleon, ND 58561-7100
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6 in 1 MeatsNew Salem
401 1st St S, New Salem, ND 58563-4253
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The Butcher Shop, Inc.Oakes
421 3rd St S, Oakes, ND 58474-1123
Locally owned
Bakery · Wild game · Smoked meats
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Myers Meats and SpecialtiesParshall
1 Cessna Drive, Parshall, ND 58540
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Since 1965
Family-owned
Wild game · Smoked meats · House jerky
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T & L Meats and GroceryPettibone
102 N Main St, Pettibone, ND 58475-7525
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Steele County MeatsPortland
273 142nd Ave NE, Portland, ND 58274-9239
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Thoreson's Meat ProcessingRay
107 Main St, Ray, ND 58849-4803
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Weber MeatsReynolds
422 4th Ave, Reynolds, ND 58275-9458
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Meat ShackRolette
608 State St, Rolette, ND 58366-7118
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The Farm DepotRugby
2799 65th St N, Rugby, ND 58368-8236
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E and E Beef CompanyStanley
7885 56th St NW, Stanley, ND 58784-9568
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NoDak MeatsSteele
2528 37N St. SE, Steele, ND 58482
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Reister Meats and CateringStreeter
4640 52nd Ave SE, Streeter, ND 58483-9733
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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1481 Meats Inc. UphamUpham
692 81st St N, Upham, ND 58789
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Valley Meat Supply Inc.Valley City
1269 Main St W, Valley City, ND 58072-3641
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Smoke Wagon Meats, LLCWalhalla
12019 106th St NE, Walhalla, ND 58282-9521
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Quality Meats and SeafoodWest Fargo
700 Center St, West Fargo, ND 58078-1006
Seafood
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The LockerWesthope
15 W 2nd St, Westhope, ND 58793
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Yellowstone River BeefWilliston
6 Dakota Pkwy E, Williston, ND 58801-6100
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Family-owned
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Walt's MarketWilliston
922 University Ave, Williston, ND 58801
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm
Fresh produce
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Fresh PalateWilliston
214 Main St, Williston, ND 58801
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Broken Horn MeatsWilliston
2114 4th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801-3423
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Pearson's Green Acre MeatsWilton
11050 318th Ave NE, Wilton, ND 58579-9700
Tuesday - Friday 9am-6pm
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Wishek SausageWishek
1112 Beaver Ave, Wishek, ND 58495-7600
Deli counter · Bakery · Fresh produce
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Bridgemart MeatsWyndmere
15620 Highway 13, Wyndmere, ND 58081-9701
Guides for shop shoppers
All guides
BuyingComplete Guide to Beef Tenderloin and Filet Mignon
Learn how to select, trim, fabricate, and cook whole beef tenderloin and tender filet mignon steaks for skillet searing, grilling, or beef Wellington.
BuyingBistro Steaks: How to Choose, Prep, and Grill Flank, Flat Iron, Hanger, and Bavette
This guide breaks down four classic butcher cuts, explaining how to spot quality at the meat counter, tenderize tough muscle fibers, and grill bistro steaks to peak tenderness.
BuyingBeef Short Ribs, Plate Ribs, and Flanken Cut Guide
Learn the structural differences between English cut short ribs, flanken-style ribs, and whole plate ribs, along with butcher counter ordering tips and proven cooking methods.
Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in North Dakota
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in North Dakota, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 103 meat processors across North Dakota on LocalButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 103 specialized meat markets listed across North Dakota on LocalButcherAtlas.
How to cook venison backstrap?
Prepare venison backstrap by trimming all silver skin, seasoning simply, and searing in a hot skillet with butter to medium-rare. Avoid overcooking, as wild venison is lean and dries out quickly. For expert trimming or custom cuts in North Dakota, consult one of the 103 butcher shops on LocalButcherAtlas.
How long do meats last in freezer?
Raw cuts like steaks and roasts keep optimal quality for 6 to 12 months in the freezer, while ground meat lasts 3 to 4 months. Proper vacuum sealing prevents freezer burn and extends shelf life. Explore 103 butchers in North Dakota on LocalButcherAtlas for vacuum-packaged, freeze-ready cuts.
Who has prime rib on sale this week?
Weekly prime rib promotions vary by region, market conditions, and seasonal demand. Browse local listings across North Dakota on LocalButcherAtlas to compare specialized butcher shops in your area.