Outsiders Bar & Grill Now Open In Watford City

Watford City natives Cary & Darlene Garmann have opened Outsiders Bar & Grill located off Hwy 85 behind the new Watford City Hotel. A grand opening is planned for August 10 with live music by Johnny Green and the Green Men starting at 9 p.m.

“It seems everyone in the area is from somewhere else, hence the name Outsiders,” stated Darlene. “We want everyone to feel welcome here.”

Outsiders serves an evolving menu of easy basket foods such as burgers, wraps, wings and sandwiches in a rustic, friendly environment with a full bar and pool tables. They have two daily happy hours, one from noon to 1 p.m. and another from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring $1 twelve ounce domestic beers. Outsiders is a 21 and older establishment.

Prior to opening Outsiders, Darlene had several years of experience in the restaurant and bar industry. After opening the restaurant, Cary continues to work in the oilfield. “I go to work in the oilfield to get some rest,” he said jokingly.

It took a lot of hard work to get the restaurant off the ground. Outsiders was a year in the making for the Garmanns. “Our town needed another place to sit down and have a good meal,” said Cary.

The Garmanns are very thankful for all the help they received from family and friends. “We couldn’t have done it without them. We also have a great staff that is helping us work out all the glitches,” said Darlene.

Outsiders Bar and Grill is located 905 3rd Ave. SW in Watford City, at the intersection of 10th St. and 3rd Ave. by the grain elevators. Their hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 noon to 1 a.m. on Sunday. Call 701-842-2693 for more information.