The Walrus is a long-time local restaurant opened in 1995 at Arrowhead Shopping Plaza. The Walrus is primarily known as an Italian restaurant, however serves a wide-range of items including burgers, steaks, and seafood.
Walrus founder, Randal “Wally” Walz, was a Bismarck native who returned to Bismarck in 1992 to manage the city’s first Applebee’s. Walz sold the restaurant in 2009 to long-time employee Jill Sanford. The restaurant completed major renovation in May 2023, adopting a blue color scheme.
The former head chef of the Walrus opened DiDonna’s Restaurant in 2004.
The space that now occupies The Walrus held various other prior tenants, including Gizzmoz Pizzeria & Video from 1992-1995.
External Link:
http://thewalrusrestaurant.com/