is a small, regional chain of
Outer Space themed restaurants in the
U.S. State s of
North Dakota and
Minnesota . There are currently six locations. The company was founded in
1997 and is currently headquartered in
Bismarck, North Dakota
The chain began in
1997 with the opening of the first location in
Bismarck, North Dakota . In 1999, a second location opened in
Fargo, North Dakota . At this point, the owners decided to turn the idea into a franchise and the first franchise opened in May of 2003 in
Waite Park, Minnesota , followed by a second franchise in
Albertville, Minnesota in 2006, and a the third franchise in
Minot, North Dakota in 2006. A fourth franchise opened in
Blaine, Minnesota in
2007 and a franchise in
Grand Forks, North Dakota is also planned.
Space Aliens restaurants are characterized by "futuristic" looking exteriors with a large domed ceiling in the center of the building, painted to show a view of outer space. Throughout the restaurant, many alien statues and other themed objects are displayed. Some restaurants also feature an arcade room called "Galaxy Games". The bar in the restaurant is referred to as "The Bar from Mars".
Space Aliens is best known for its award-winning barbecue ribs and fire-roasted pizza; however, it has a wide selection of food items including steaks, hamburgers, and quesadillas.
