At about 5:30am this morning, Bismarck Fire responded to reports of smoke and fire at 40 Steak+Food restaurant, formerly known as East 40 Chophouse and Tavern, located at 1401 Interchange Ave.
Upon arrival, the fire crew confirmed the presence of smoke and fire at the northeast corner of the restaurant in an attached exterior storage unit. The fire was quickly extinguished by a team of 17 reporting firefighters. While light smoke was present inside the restaurant, no fire damage was reported to the restaurant’s interior.
Total damage is estimated at $40,000. No was injured and the fire remains under investigation.
After a recent ownership change, the restaurant has undergone major recent renovations.
