Brandin Iron Restaurant, Ponderosa Bar

My dad says that was the best sammich he's ever had lol the food was great and fast 😁

Closed for the season

Fun place. Nostalgic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great food and very friendly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

The lobster Mac was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bistecca

Their pastas are great. My daughter had the Mac N cheese and that is homemade and delicious. The burgers are decent and the brisket sandwich was alright, a little fatty/chewy for my liking. The atmosphere of the place was great with tons of outdoor seating too. Great service. Was a great stop on our way out of Nemo.

Parking: Dirt parking lot. Plenty of room for parking. Even enough room to park our boat while we ate.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu with plenty of options to keep the kids happy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great food, great atmosphere, tree growing in the middle of the bar. A definite stop

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was terrible. We had to go find server. Food was good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

My favorite stop for Sturgis
Good live music
Nice outdoor area
Some vendors
There is a tree inside the bar growing thru the roof
Lots of parking for bikes and cars

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

What a find in a quiet, rustic town!! Everyone raved about their meal....chicken fettuccine, cheeseburger and fries, Mac and cheese, chicken sandwich. Love the old depot layout and decor!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent!!! We can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Review of The Brandin Iron, Nemo, SD

I have always enjoyed dining at The Brandin Iron in the past, often rating you highly in my reviews. However, my recent visit was quite disappointing and not up to the usual standards I've come to expect.

During my latest visit, I ordered the filet tips with a side of asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, the filet tips were overcooked and dry, making them tough and unenjoyable. The garlic mashed potatoes were served cold and in a bowl, which was an odd presentation, and did nothing to enhance the flavor or experience. The asparagus was also tough and difficult to eat.

Additionally, it was clear that the restaurant was understaffed. The service was slow and not as attentive as it has been in the past, which affected the overall dining experience for my wife and me, as well as the two other couples we were with.

On a positive note, I did notice an improvement in your beer selection, which is commendable. However, this alone was not enough to make up for the shortcomings in both the food and service.

I hope that these issues are addressed promptly, as The Brandin Iron has always been a favorite of mine, and I would love to see it return to its former quality.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Very lovely place! Enjoyed the fresh salads and burgers my self. Fries were delicious as well. Hubby says brisket sandwich was Awesome! Chicken strips too. Reasonable prices and fantastic service. Walking distance from cabins.

Vegetarian options: Salad was great, I am sure they could hold the chicken or cheese. They also had pasta dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich

We stayed at a VRBO up the road for a few nights (Visiting from Florida). We loved this place! The food, beers, staff and atmosphere were amazing! Had some great conversations with some locals too. If you are anywhere near Nemo, you must stop in and have a bit to eat! Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to stop for lunch on our utv ride.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5