Restaurants in Rapid City
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Best Restaurants
“Absolutely a must stop in Rapid for craft beer. Different options for almost any taste or style of beer, including some awesome unique mead options as well! Fun place to spend the night drinking with friends.”
“We had another great trip to the Black Hills. We stayed in cabin number three and it was perfect. The property is quiet and very clean. The location is great to access everything quickly.”
“I can’t believe that I have not posted a review of this place! We went months ago and omg, amazing!!! This place was my favorite. After many drinks, two shirts and stickers I will continue to recommend them to anyone and everyone.”
“Great food as always. Server was very attentive to our needs. Was fault buddy but or meal was served in a prompt manner and perfectly cooked. Braddock's were fantastic as they always are! The lettuce in the salad was very crisp and fresh along with all the other wonderful goodies in there! Very good experience highly recommend.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“This is a great restaurant. My wife’s order was not up to her liking. She returned it bc she was not used to potato nachos. We did not expect a discount or comp. We were wrong! Amazing! Thanks! My appetizer was great. Drinks were great. Service at the bar was outstanding. Friendly! Responsive! Informative! Very reasonable pricing! This is the kind of restaurant travelers like us love to patron. Keep up the fantastic work! Thanks again’”
“stopped in for a beer. wanted a convince charge to use a credit card. so, paid cash. never got change. waitress ignored me from that point on. manager wouldn't do anything. do not recommend. 0 out of 5. will never come back”
Restaurants with Delivery
“The food was wonderful and there were so many options! Buffett is currently closed due to pandemic but they have a very large menu of options - Indian to Central Asian with some Nepalese specialties - as well as mixed platters to make it possible to try a variety of things. The menu descriptions are fairly detailed and the spiciness level is a question asked for most items mild, medium, spicy). prices run from 8-12 for appetizers and 12-20 for meals and mixed platters which seems quite reasonable for the serving size and skill in preparation. It would be a wonderful place for families, romantic dinners out, or a good place to meet an old friend and talk over 2 or 3 courses. Inside was very comfortable, good spacing and light, not too loud, with many beautiful decorations and carved accents. The owners and staff were wonderful - friendly, accurate, quick to help and quite fast food preparation. I would absolutely come back!”
“We went ice skating this afternoon. We went back and forth for ice cream and there was one young lady working by herself. She was working her butt off and was very polite and stayed cool under pressure running between the front and the outside window. Oh and our ice cream was awesome! It was my first time trying afagato.”
“Ma Cualli's Chori Pollo is my favorite meal of all time! It is phenomenal every time! Portions are big. I always take the other half home and it's just as delicious for lunch the next day. Their salsa is the best I've ever had. I seriously don't know how anyone can make food this good! My husband and I come here with our young kids quite often and we all love this place!”
“I would recommend the Texas Roadhouse Salmon dinner with the choice of salad and their in house French dressing it's incredible as well as their green beans yum. The Rapid City , SD Wait staff are always amazing and helpful as well as all the staff from beginning to the end. The food is always cooked to perfection and delicious. Thank you to all the staff for your amazing hard work in keeping myself and my family wanting to come back for more.”
“Service was great from the hostess to servers. The two others with me had steaks, good flavor but prefer a thicker cut instead of thin cut that looks bigger. Had the salmon and it was very good. One had the brussel sprouts that had maybe 3 slices and the rest was burnt, loose leaves. Manager blamed it on the supplier, if that is the issue then remove it from menu, there were at least two other items not available.”
“Brent was an excellent, excellent server. He made helpful selections. Our food was over the top good. The cocktails were tasty with the right amount of alcohol. The Oktoberfest lunch menu was very German, The service was excellent. We are from Indiana and highly, highly recommend Minerva’s. Thanks for a 10 star lunch!”
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“we had an amazing winter tour! ive never been to South Dakota until our trip. we saw the Dances with Wolves set, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer National Park. I had 2 kids with me and my tour guide was amazing and patient. we enjoyed our trip and will definitely be back for a summer trip. This was perfect for winter because after driving for hours we had someone driving us, comfy seats, and a safe place for all our stuff. highly reccomend! the tour bus was super clean, smelled great and the seats were super comfy!”
“Great food as always. Server was very attentive to our needs. Was fault buddy but or meal was served in a prompt manner and perfectly cooked. Braddock's were fantastic as they always are! The lettuce in the salad was very crisp and fresh along with all the other wonderful goodies in there! Very good experience highly recommend.”
“We had a great experience at Mexico Tipico. The atmosphere of the restaurant is bright and happy. We were served lots of delicious chips and salsa. Our waitress was nice and friendly. The food was delicious and they had lots of choices. We had the steak dish, which was tender and delicious, and a huge burrito with flavorful chicken and veggies, with a great cheese sauce. We were very happy and full. We highly recommend Mexico Tipico!”
“This is a great restaurant. My wife’s order was not up to her liking. She returned it bc she was not used to potato nachos. We did not expect a discount or comp. We were wrong! Amazing! Thanks! My appetizer was great. Drinks were great. Service at the bar was outstanding. Friendly! Responsive! Informative! Very reasonable pricing! This is the kind of restaurant travelers like us love to patron. Keep up the fantastic work! Thanks again’”
“I would recommend the Texas Roadhouse Salmon dinner with the choice of salad and their in house French dressing it's incredible as well as their green beans yum. The Rapid City , SD Wait staff are always amazing and helpful as well as all the staff from beginning to the end. The food is always cooked to perfection and delicious. Thank you to all the staff for your amazing hard work in keeping myself and my family wanting to come back for more.”
“Would absolutely recommend Shipwrecks Bar & Grill! They have their own separate gluten free fryer. My 2 year old son with Celiac and other allergies was able to have walleye fingers with French fries and loved them! They even made it into a kids meal for him! The head chef was very knowledgeable about celiac and willing to talk with us! Wonderful experience all around!”
“Brent was an excellent, excellent server. He made helpful selections. Our food was over the top good. The cocktails were tasty with the right amount of alcohol. The Oktoberfest lunch menu was very German, The service was excellent. We are from Indiana and highly, highly recommend Minerva’s. Thanks for a 10 star lunch!”
“Super friendly staff...from owner to server and beyond. So freakin' nice. Amazing dishes...we couldn't try them all, but what we had was fresh, well prepared and super tasty. And I dont mean that the dishes were just good...they were GREAT!!! Romaine Wedge Salad...Brussel Sprouts...Bison Sliders...Crab Cakes. Ji5st delicious. And add to that how commited they are to local and sustainable ingredients. Got my business forever!”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Bought a few bags of this coffee when traveling to Badlands and Yellowstone and it was AMAZING! Couldn't live without it so I just ordered 5 lbs. to be shipped to me in North Carolina. Definitely the best coffee EVER! Highly recommend everyone trying it ! Thanks for making a great flavored coffee.”
“Our dining experience was excellent. Food, staff , ambience all top shelf.”
“We recently enjoyed a lovely dinner at Golden Bison Grille. Our fine pre-dinner drinks at the bar were attended by the friendly Ms. Tina. The Golden Bison meal was beyond delicious with melt in your mouth pork doused in an outstanding bourbon glaze and oh-so-tender steak bites, grilled asparagus and sweet herbed potatoes. Our friendly and efficient server, Roland, provided the perfect amount of attention and completed our experience with the most delicious Crème Brûlée! Restaurant Manager Josh stopped by to visit during our meal and was assured this, our special evening out, was indeed a memorable one!”
Takeout Restaurants
“The store is always clean, employees are nice and friendly. Every time we stop in to get the cookies the service is quick. Cookies are always tasty and available. I am glad they have the weekly cookies available to view in regular and mini size. So it gives a chance to preview before purchasing. I also can’t wait for future cookies to drop. I am so happy the app lets us see what’s coming soon.”
“I absolutely love Tropical Smoothie Cafe! The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, and the staff is consistently fast, friendly, and efficient. Their menu is fantastic, going beyond just smoothies—their wraps and bowls are delicious, too. This is my favorite spot for a healthy, quick, and satisfying lunch. Highly recommend stopping by!”
“We used to go to the southside location but recently started going to the north location. The overall vibe feels more laid back, the folks working seem more chill, and Stephanie (the “mean old lady” haha, her joking words) was super nice and I saw and heard her interacting with other guests, many of whom she seemed to recognize which is always a lovely thing to see when employees recognize customers and can build that relationship with them. While we’ve never had true complaints at the southside location, we do prefer the north side one and will absolutely be back!”
“5-Star Beer and burger pairing. Hay Camp has solid line of beers-sours-gluten free options and seating. They do fill up in summer months, so judge your timing. Pin ball and friendly staff makes it a good place to be. Grabbed food from Dakota Meat Company. Had a 2-Pattie wagu bacon-cheese burger with fries for $18+tax+tip and brought it to Hay Camp Brewery. Fabulous.”
“Where you going to find a Great American barley wine in the Midwest? It's not often you find a craft brewery that doesn't only appeal to the lowest common denominator out here in the middle of the country, but Zymurcracy consistently puts out excellent and diverse beers. They don't push degenerate stuff like most of the breweries around here do and I've never been disappointed with anything I've had over the years. The staff is also personable and the prices are what you would expect from a microbrewery; I just don't have anything negative to say about them.”
“1st time here and couldn't ask for more. Good food, great portions & excellent service. Shame we don't have this company in South West England.”
“Always have the best service! The chefs nail it every single time. Drinks are always perfect! Radwan is always on top of it. Have never had anything short of a perfect experience! We visit every single Saturday! And sometimes even Sunday!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Never underestimate the power of human interaction...we frequent Dixon Coffee Company, not only for their delicious drinks, but for their charming baristas. We always drive away from their window with a smile on our face & a coffee made just the way we like it.”
“Went here with my SHY, CONSERVATIVE husband. He’s a typical cowboy and prefers regular black coffee. Says this coffee is great! Not the typical “burnt sludge” you get when asking for a regular coffee. I grabbed a chai and the gal was very pleasant and a “girl’s girl” type😊. Also, gave a decent military discount! Nothing at all to feel “uncomfortable” about, it’s just coffee folks, with some pretty ladies included. Thanks for the good wake up cup! Moving across the country over the next several months. Will DEFINITELY be using this as one of our coffee stops.♥️”
“My boys and I came to rapid on vacation and decided we wanted bbq, so we tried holy sm(oaks), we decided it is worthy of a 10 star review. We had the family platter for 4, the 3 of us couldn't eat it all. It was all very good. Josh the waiter was very polite, didn't say much tho. Im sure he will become more comfortable as he gets older.
I would highly reccomend this bbq spot.”
“I really enjoy the environment of Harriet and Oak! It’s a great family friendly place that allows space for many people to do their work or catch up with a friend! I hope they keep improving on their first in first out method with coffee orders. I waited 25 minutes for my drink today which was a bummer.”
“This restaurant is a solid 5-star with Incredible food and attentive staff. It is a a local favorite but this traveler will return! Legit hand breaded chicken fried steak and real mashed potatoes were perfectly prepared. No prebreaded steak or boxed mix used in our meal. Complimentary bread before the meal from their in house bakery was tender and tasty as was their coconut cream pie with authentic flaky, home style crust with fresh whipped cream topping and rich filling. This will not disappoint!”
“Black Hills Party Pedaler is always tons of fun! Our guides - Glory (Gina?) and Anna were a blast. Thanks for a great time!”
Cheap Eats
“One of the best places in town to eat! The food is delicious and they have different sized portions with a bunch of different variations to choose from. The staff is very kind and respectful. They greeted my husband and I as soon as we walked in, were very friendly and super attentive to us. Our overall experience was absolutely amazing. Between the food and the staff we will definitely be going back. We recommend trying here if you haven’t before 10/10 restaurant!!!”
“Thirsty’s Burgers & Beers was tonight’s choice for dinner. Not only was the food great but our server was AMAZING! He always had a smile on his face and we never had to look for him. He made sure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Will definitely return!”
“Your staff is fantastic. The food and smoothie was delicious. Please if you could build a location at Sioux Falls South Dakota that would be great! 57th and veterans parkway is booming in Sioux Falls it would be a great location! Sincerely, John and Maria Griffin”
“The food, service, and prices are great! I'm just visiting for work, so I've only been twice, but I've tried their boneless wings, fries, cheddar cheese balls, and chislic and all four were immaculate.
Even with a decent crowd, the food comes out hot and perfectly crispy. It was my first time trying chislic and it was super! It has a lovely, assertive spice coating and is crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.
And as far as the bar, their service is awesome. They manage to keep everyone's glasses full while also vibing with the regular patrons. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!”
“My favorite restaurant in Rapid City. It's a must whenever I can. If it's a trip with friends and bring celebrity's from BHC it's a great place to eat.”
“5 STARS! They have the best cheese sticks, and I love dipping them in the ranch they serve with the cheese sticks. Cheese pizza is amazing, and it has a very subtle basil and spicy taste. Love the pizza, and hopefully I can become hired. (love you mom and dad! btw im the owners daughter)”
“We had their Prime Rib special for two with Mashed Potatoes and we also had their Brussel Sprouts Appetizer and Chocolate Mousse Cake. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing with a lovely lighting level. The plating of the food overall is exquisite. The Brussels Appetizer had bacon, candied pecans, and an apple cider glaze. The Brussels sprouts were cooked excellently and the other ingredients bring a nice saltiness with touch of sweet to balance it out. The Prime Rib was perfectly tender with a wonderful salt crust and delicious Au Jus. The Mashed Potatoes would wonderfully creamy and buttery. The Chocolate Mousse Cake came encased in chocolate with chocolate cake on the bottom and mousse on top. The smooth vanilla ice cream and the acidity of the berries accompanying the cake help cut the rich chocolate flavor for a delightful dessert. I do highly recommend for a lovely date night or a special occasion with family/friends.”
Latest Reviews
“This is a great restaurant. My wife’s order was not up to her liking. She returned it bc she was not used to potato nachos. We did not expect a discount or comp. We were wrong! Amazing! Thanks! My appetizer was great. Drinks were great. Service at the bar was outstanding. Friendly! Responsive! Informative! Very reasonable pricing! This is the kind of restaurant travelers like us love to patron. Keep up the fantastic work! Thanks again’”
“Brent was an excellent, excellent server. He made helpful selections. Our food was over the top good. The cocktails were tasty with the right amount of alcohol. The Oktoberfest lunch menu was very German, The service was excellent. We are from Indiana and highly, highly recommend Minerva’s. Thanks for a 10 star lunch!”
“I had Fork Real cater our family reunion. Rhonda was easy to work with to plan the menu. She and Dave delivered the food right on time, along with the utensils we needed to serve it. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, the price was reasonable, and of course Rhonda's cheesecake bites were the perfect size dessert. I appreciate her mission to help the people in the community. Thanks, Rhonda! You do a great job! If I need catering again I will be sure to call you!”
“Brianna was amazing tonight!! Our flight was supposed to take off at 850 pm but got delayed due to weather. She was very accommodating and kept us entertained with her interaction with us and other customers. All airport bars need this type of customer service. Keep up the good work!!!!”
Most Popular Restaurants
“This place was absolutely amazing. Great place to take the kids! Definitely gave off Great vibes, atmosphere was all about hot rods racing ect. Food was great, plenty of desert options. Service was great as well. The entire restaurant was so cool to experience, all the details and time they took to build it is absolutely amazing.”
“This restaurant is a solid 5-star with Incredible food and attentive staff. It is a a local favorite but this traveler will return! Legit hand breaded chicken fried steak and real mashed potatoes were perfectly prepared. No prebreaded steak or boxed mix used in our meal. Complimentary bread before the meal from their in house bakery was tender and tasty as was their coconut cream pie with authentic flaky, home style crust with fresh whipped cream topping and rich filling. This will not disappoint!”
“Love the decor & vibe in there! The drink I got was so tiny though and I could barely taste the alcohol but it was good. The steak was the best I’ve ever had and the garlic fries, yum! Such a good meal! The dessert was so fricken good! The entire experience there was just awesome! Loved it!”
New Restaurants
“I’m not a big Starbucks guy, but I might be now! Anna and Chloe were friendly and just made the overall experience. Seeing how all the employees talk to each other with such genuine kindness and energy was a breath of fresh air in today’s service economy. Coffee was also excellent.”
“Scirocco - sorry if I spelled that wrong after all this was autocorrect's version. Great kid! Great attitude greeted me with a smile and I actually felt welcomed. Even though they were clearly busy, he didn't look frazzled at all. Stayed in a good mood and greeted customers like you would expect to be greeted someplace that they actually want you to be.”
Recommended
“we had an amazing winter tour! ive never been to South Dakota until our trip. we saw the Dances with Wolves set, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer National Park. I had 2 kids with me and my tour guide was amazing and patient. we enjoyed our trip and will definitely be back for a summer trip. This was perfect for winter because after driving for hours we had someone driving us, comfy seats, and a safe place for all our stuff. highly reccomend! the tour bus was super clean, smelled great and the seats were super comfy!”