Healthy Places to Eat in Fargo

You can find salads (not Midwestern cookie salads but actual leafy greens) at almost any restaurant you visit, but sometimes it's nice to know where you can head for a wider variety of healthy options. Below are several options in Fargo and its sister cities, Moorhead and West Fargo:

Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café

Nichole's has a rotating menu; place your order at the counter and enjoy this gorgeous French restaurant. Current menu items include a chicken piccata sandwich, a harvest-themed galette, and a Thai millet salad. Nichole's also offers small desserts and coffees, so you can get your sweet fix while you're there.

Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café | 13 8th St, Fargo | (701) 232-6430
Nichole's Brewhalla location | 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo | (701) 532-0506

Poke Bowl

Fargo is bursting with sushi restaurants, but try Poke Bowl for something a little more customizable (and healthier). Visit the storefront or order online and select your base (rice choice or salad), sauce, toppings, and poke (tuna, scallops, shrimp, tofu, or salmon). Ninja Poke and Ramen also offer build-your-own poke bowls, crowd favorites, and other Japanese cuisine.

Poke Bowl | 560 2nd Ave N, Fargo | (701) 478-2442
Ninja Poke and Ramen | 816 24th Ave E suite 104, West Fargo | (701) 639-7906

Power Plate Meals

Power Plate Meals specializes in ready-to-eat, pre-packaged meals with tons of health benefits and 'pronounceable nutrition labels.' The menu changes every two weeks to keep it fresh and exciting. Stop by either of their locations OR have them deliver it to you! Check out their menu online for calorie, carb, protein, and fat information.

Power Plate Meals | 2603 Kirsten Ln S, #102 | (701) 429-7076
Power Plate Meals West Fargo | 1380 9th St E, #605, West Fargo | (701) 353-7075

Luna Fargo

Luna makes things fresh, sourcing local ingredients and changing its menu frequently based on availability. They cater to vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan diets for many menu items. You could spend your whole day here, sipping coffee in the morning until lunchtime and staying until evening for dinner and a wine and cheese plate (one glass of red is good for you, right?).

Luna | 1545 S University Dr, Fargo | (701) 293-8818
Luna Market inside Brewhalla | 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo | (701) 478-5290

Sol Ave. Kitchen

Located in Moorhead, Sol Ave. is a fast-casual concept globally and thoughtfully inspired street food with a Midwest twist. They provide a happy, healthy variety of unique dishes to enjoy in-house or next door at Junkyard Brewing.

Sol Ave. Kitchen | 1408 1st Ave N, Ste 2, Moorhead | (218) 284-7653

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

This spot has many healthy options, from its fresh sushi bar and Poke bowls to full menus just for gluten-free and plant-based options within this scratch kitchen. Plus, their ingredients are fresh and sourced as locally as possible.

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar | 3902 13th Ave S, #3643, Fargo | (701) 809-9020

Fresh Seafood

You can find Beer & Fish Company on Robert's Alley in the heart of Downtown Fargo. They have a menu full of the freshest fish and chips, fine seafood dishes, plus an oyster bar. You're bound to find a new favorite. Another option is Mangata Wine & Raw Bar, which provides patrons with sustainably sourced seafood and wines from small producers.

Not feeling like going out, but still looking for healthy under-the-sea options? Check out Deep Blue Seafood, Fargo's first and only Fresh Seafood Market. Stop by their South Fargo location to pick up fresh seafood, oysters, mussels, scratch-made dips, salads, and sauces. What more could you need?

Greek Food

The Mediterranean diet has many health benefits. Olive oils (commonly found in many Greek dishes) are suitable for your heart health and help control cholesterol, while Balsamic Vinegar is low in calories and can help with weight management and blood sugar control.

There are many places to try this delicacy; Reese & Riley's has EVOO and Balsamic, recipes to utilize, and a full menu. GP's Greek Kitchen has fantastic Greek salads, Gyro bowls, and sauteed dishes. Other great options include New Gyro, Cafe Aladdin, Ishtar Mediterranean, and NewRoz Kebab.

Acai Bowls

Join the craze of acai bowls with Juice It Smoothie & Juice Bar and Nautical Bowls. Thanks to its high antioxidant content, this Brazilian superfood has many potential health benefits for your brain and heart. These bowls are a thick smoothie parfait with fruits and nuts that'll leave you full and satisfy your cravings. Both restaurants also offer smoothies and juices to meet everyone's taste buds.

Mehl's Gluten-Free Bakery

For those who cannot have (or choose not to have) gluten, Mehl's is an excellent option for yummy baked goods, frozen pizzas, and even lunches. All of their products are free from gluten and nuts, and many can be made free of dairy, soy, and sugar, or vegan.

Mehl's Gluten-Free Bakery | 1404 33rd St S, Suite H, Fargo | (701) 205-4174

Eating out can get tiresome without healthy options. Hopefully, this list will give you great places to eat in Fargo, leaving you refreshed and full.

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