Stage Stop Saloon Mandan, North Dakota

The Stage Stop is a venerable watering hole that Diane Burns has managed for 21 years and owned since 1993. Friday and Saturday nights the house often is packed, so be prepared to search or wait for a place to sit. The crowd can be noisy, and it may look a little rough, but you'll notice the place is full of families, too, and softball or bowling teams eating together. The food is general bar & grill fare; the burgers are way above average in taste and below average in cost.--TI 1/3/01