The Paddle Trap Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Paddle Trap, a delightful dining destination nestled along the picturesque Mighty Missouri River in Mandan, North Dakota. With its chic decor and abundant indoor plants, this hidden gem promises not just meals, but a holistic experience. The menu is a celebration of flavors, boasting standout items like the Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich—crunchy and bursting with flavor, and the rich, creamy Trap Calm Chowder, which has garnered rave reviews. Not to be missed are the indulgent Southern Fried Poutine and the iconic Paddle Trap Burger, a guest favorite. The outdoor patio offers inviting seating with fire pits, where diners can soak in stunning views while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails like the Hawaiian Marg or the refreshing Huckleberry Mule. With attentive staff, including memorable servers like Darcy, every visit to The Paddle Trap is bound to be a delightful culinary adventure.
Soup & Salad
Clam Chowder
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Soup Of The Day
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Bleu Steak Salad
Chicken Entree
Two Grilled chicken breasts finished and sauteed with Alabama White BBQ
6oz Salmon Fillet
Topped with a Japanese BBQ glaze
Chicken Strips
Four Breaded Chicken Stripes served with your choice of sauce
Walleye Fillet
Served Grilled, Cajun Blackened or Hand Breaded
8oz Sirloin Steak
Locally sourced 8 oz Sirloin, Grilled to your liking. Served with Sauteed Vegetables and choice of side.
Juicy Lucy
Breakfast Bratwurst Burger
Bacon & Bleu Burger
Chicken Strips Entree
Avocado Toast (W/ 2 Eggs)
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Pastrami Egg And Cheese
Classic Style Burger
Roasted Veggie Hash W/ Eggs
Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Classic Breakfast (W/ 2 Eggs)
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chicken & Waffles
Quiche
Steak & Eggs
Trap Burger
Entrees
Kids Brunch
Waffle
Kids Mac And Cheese
Kids Sausage, Egg & Cheese
Kids French Toast
Kids Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Honey PB & Raspberry
Kids Chicken Strips
Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad
Steak Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
Grilled Chicken House Salad
Salad Bowls
Pasta Bowls
Pork Belly Mac Bowl
Cajun Shrimp Mac Bowl
Bleu Steak And Mushroom Mac Bowl
Side Honey Mustard
Side Buffalo Sauce
Side Raspberry Vin
Side Tartar
Side Hot Honey
Side Alabama BBQ
Side Ranch
Side 1000 Island
Side Japanese BBQ Sauce
Side Syrup
Side Sweet Chili
Side Reaper Buffalo
Side BBQ (Regular)
Side Pimiento Cheese
Side Mayo
Side Blue Cheese
Sauce Sides
Sides
Side Potato Salad
Side Toast
Side Side Apple
Side Sausage Patty
Side French Toast (1)
Side Eggs
Side Bacon
Side Sausage Gravy
Side Sauteed Veggies
Side Fries
Coleslaw
Side Mac & Cheese
Side Sirloin
Side Onion Rings
Side Breakfast Potatoes
Side Coleslaw
Side Salmon
Side Grilled Chicken Breast
Side House Salad
Side Sauteed Mushroom
Side Apples
Side Shrimp
Side Caesar Salad
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Cheese Burger
Kids Chicken Strips
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Taco
Kids Peanut Butter & Jelly
Kids Menu
Protein Bowls
Chipotle Chicken Protein Bowl
Salmon Protein Bowl
Shrimp Protein Bowl
BBQ Steak Protein Bowl
1919 Rootbeer Float
River S'more
Chocolate lava cake s’mores in one decedent treat
Cheesecake
2 seasonal flavors.
Ice Cream
Vanilla or chocolate.
Sherbert
Shake
Rootbeer Float
Desserts
Starters
Cheese Curds
Boneless
Fried Pickles
Southern Fried Poutine
Walleye Cheeks
Wings
BBQ Pork Belly Bowl
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl
Signature Bowls
Side Sauce
Side Japanese BBQ
Side Beer Cheese
Side Honey Mustard
Side Ghost Pepper Buffalo
Side Mayo
Side Crema
Side Salsa
Side White Balsamic
Side Sausage Gravy
Side 1919 BBQ
Side French
Side Caesar
Side Thousand Island
Side Tartar
Side Hot Honey
Side Pimp Cheese
Side Alabama BBQ
Side Blue Cheese
Side Sweet Chili
Side Sour Cream
Side Buffalo
Side Ranch
Walleye Cheeks
Tender walleye cheeks served with choice of sauce.
Cheese Curds
Traditional Chicken Wings
Choice of Buffalo, Ghost Pepper Buffalo, Alabama White BBQ, 1919 BBQ, Sweet Chili, Hot Honey, Japanese BBQ, or Cajun Dry Rub.
Boneless Chicken Wings
Choice of Buffalo, Ghost Pepper Buffalo, Alabama White BBQ, 1919 BBQ, Sweet Chili, Hot Honey, Japanese BBQ, or Cajun Dry Rub.
Street Tacos
Three corn and flour blend tortillas garnished with, red cabbage, spicy aioli, chimichurri, shaved jalapenos with your choice of proteins: Pork belly, Grilled Shrimp, Chicken, Steak or Walleye
Southern Fried Poutine
Fries, cheese curds, sausage gravy, over easy egg with scallions.
Quesadilla
Grilled Chicken or Steak, Quesadilla cheese, Spicy Aioli and Pico de Gallo in a flour tortilla. Served with salsa and sour cream.
Fried Pickles
Dill pickle spears and Havarti cheese in an egg roll wrap. Served with creamy bacon jam dip
Appetizers
Sandwiches & Wraps
Veggie Sandwich
Sauteed vegetables and pimento cheese on a toasted hoagie
Chicken Tender Melt
Fried chicken strips, bacon, pepper jack cheese and honey mustard on grilled sourdough
Walleye Sandwich
Cajun blackened or Hand breaded, tartar, lettuce, tomatoes, pimiento cheese on a hoagie.
(Wrap) Buffalo Chicken
Crispy chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, red onions, shredded carrots, bleu cheese crumbles and buffalo sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Oven braised pulled pork tossed in our signature BBQ, topped with house made coleslaw on a brioche bun
(Wrap) Honey Mustard Crunch
Crispy chicken tenders, lettuce, tomato, red onions, and honey mustard wrapped in a flour tortilla
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce tomato, mayo, and American cheese on a brioche bun
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Spicy buttermilk brined thigh, lettuce, pickles, and pimiento cheese on a brioche bun. Served with a side of house made hot honey
Pastrami Reuben
Pastrami, Thousand island, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut on a Rye Bread.
(Wrap) Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken, Alabama white BBQ, Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Alabama Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, Alabama white BBQ sauce, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato on a Brioche Bun.
Chicken Rice Bowl
BBQ Steak Rice Bowl
Veggie Rice Bowl
Cajun Rice Bowl
Bowls
Soups
Soup Of The Day
Served with oyster crackers
Clam Chowder
Comes with oyster crackers
Blue Steak Salad
Fresh greens, 4oz sirloin, red onions, Blue Cheese crumbles, sweet tear drop peppers.
Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, Parmesan, Croutons
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fresh greens, buffalo chicken, red onions, Bleu Cheese crumbles shredded carrots
House Salad
Fresh greens, shredded carrots, red onions, sweet teardrops peppers.
Salads
Vegetarian Bowls
Veggie Teriyaki Bowl
Veggie Salad Bowl
Bacon And Bleu Burger
1/3 lb beef patty, Lettuce, Bleu cheese crumbles, Bacon
The Trap Burger
1/3 lb patty, caramelized onions, bacon, pimiento cheese, lettuce.
The Paddle Melt
Classic Style Burger
1/3 lb Patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and American Cheese.
Bison Burger
1/3 lb locally sourced bison patty, lettuce, house pickled onion and cucumber, garlic aioli and pepper jack cheese: cooked to medium temperature
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
1/3 lb patty, steakhouse style mushrooms, swiss cheese, and crispy onion tanglers.