29 Best American Restaurants near Rockerville

“Great restaurant!“

“As promised Jared… the star chefs adorning the walls would be very proud of what was the best French toast I have ever eaten, and one of the top breakfasts ever!!! Foie gras!!!, macerated and fresh berries, toasted pecans, granola, and maple cream made for a beautifully presented and texturally diverse dish. We were travelers looking for unique eats in Rapid City, drawn in by your website’s description of the menu, and not disappointed. I believe the sign of a great meal is when you savor each bite, already from the start regretting the end of the meal will inevitably come. Look up the video of Julia Child tearing up after sampling a Nancy Silverton dessert and you’ll know what I mean. Thanks Jared for going the extra mile to get me that foie gras and for the excellent service!!! Hope to be back some day ;)“

“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!“

“Kalleys West, what a great find. On September 15th, 2026, after visiting Mt. Rushmore, we drove down the mountain to Keystone, SD. There we discovered a fantastic place for dinner. The food was excellent, the Keystone atmosphere outstanding, and the service/hospitality couldn't have been better! Run by Dad Tryd and Son Grayson—two of the nicest people you'll ever meet—they couldn't have been more accommodating. You'll never go wrong stopping there. We'll be back! :-)“

“Absolutely the best! Great food, great service. Reminded me of a cafe I ate in growing up in the 50s. Omelet made 😍with corned beef hash and cheese! To die for!!!!“

“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!“

“We just had an amazing lunch! Deleisha our waitress was so good!!!“

“The best people!! The owner is so sweet and nice - we connected over being from Iowa! The nuts are top tier - the honey sea salt 👌🏼 so good!! I wish we would have gotten more! The root beer float was a hit as well! Highly recommend this place!“

“I got to sit outside at this delightful little restaurant that had a great atmosphere just a few minutes away from Mount Rushmore and I would highly recommend anyone who’s in the area who wants a good bite to eat with excellent service to stop by and enjoy this delightful little restaurant!“

“The fish & chips are perfectly battered and a beautiful, golden color, the homemade tartar is really good!!! Very impressed with having malt vinegar available. Highly recommend the margaritas too.“

“This was my first time at any Culver's and I give it 5 stars. I interacted with two employees and both were super nice. The burger (butter burger double with cheese) was very tasty and absolutely fresh. The service was fast and the interior clean and comfortable. I say this location is a step up from the normal fast food experience.“

“Great service! Great Atmosphere!“

“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!“

“Relaxing bartender Wes, super cute and friendly, gave a private tour of the bar. He wasn't planning on being open but opened for a few hours.“

“Had a great time. worked hard and found gold in every pan. Highly recommend trying the full day at the claim . very freindly and taught us a lot. Brought us lunch and got to meet the " guard" dogs. Good dogs and very well behaved. Thank you for a fun day.“

“Great Food that is reasonably priced and the environment is great and so was the service!!! But the drink services need to approve!!! But We still can't wait to come back next year!!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great quality food!! Always Fresh!“

“Our Host was also our Server. He sat us at a HUGE booth, which can fit 4-7 people (there were only 2 of us). The Drink Menu is extensive. Since we didn't know if we were expecting, I didn't take advantage of the Key Lime Pie Martini. Will more than likely be back to try this! Appetizer/Menu and pricing were as expected (on the higher end of things, but it was my Birthday, so it was ok). We got the Hot Crab Dip for an Appetizer. Could've used more bread. Husband got the Wild Boar Lasagna and I got the Coconut Curry Shrimp Bowl. All 3 Dishes were great! It got awkward after our Server took our empty plates, since it took him awhile to bring us our bill. We didn't know if we had to get up and pay, or if they thought we stayed at the hotel, to charge our room...Husband had to take out his wallet, and put on the table, to show we were ready for our bill.“

“Some of the best service and food in a very long time in Rapid! A++++“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Paddy O’Neil’s. The food and service were both great. Our server came by quickly to get us started and was over to check on us often. She was very friendly. The food came hot and tasted great.

The restaurant could use some updating, particularly the seating, but it didn’t affect our overall experience. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to visiting again.“

“I stayed here in September 2026 on adventure vacation to South Dakota and Wyoming. This is a nice uncomplicated campground with smaller sites with tons of trees around you. At least one other visitor had trouble with their popup camper due to the branches. The site I choose wasn't at all flat, but that didn't matter to me, but as I was in a car tent camping that didn't matter to me. The hosts were very pleasant. Be aware that you may be able to be the Recreation.gov app to reserve a spot a head of time, but there are days when all sites are first come gets it basis. There is water close by that was fine, and vault toilets that were pretty clean. No showers. There was some helicopter flying near, but that stopped by evening and really didn't disrupt the grounds at all. If you want to be close to Mt. Rushmore, as it is about 2 miles away, and are reasonably self sufficient you will likely find this a good site to stay at.“

“This is a great bar with a small town feel...ALL of the bartenders and local regulars are absolutely awesome!!...it's a great place to come to if you need a break from the kiddos, work, or just the daily stress of life!!...but keep in mind ..it's not a restaurant...it's a bar!!...it's not suited for rowdy kids....my wife and I drive from the far east side of Rapid to come here and enjoy ourselves on a regular basis...if your looking for a great drink at a fair price..served by great bartenders. While surrounded by some awesome locals ..then this is a great place to check out!!...“

“Excellent service! Beer and food was delicious. We had the best Rueben ever!“

“Absolutely incredible! I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The service was wonderful! Some of the best food I’ve ever had! And nearly everything can be made gluten free!“

“Annie was our server. She was very pleasant and helpful with the menu. A very nice person. She was fast and efficient. Will do good for your business.“

“Great Price and Salad Bar always brings us to Ruby Tuesdays. I rarely ever leave a review, however during our most recent visit on Thursday September 24, our server Kay made our experience even better. She was handling the service of several tables with ease and with a wonderful attitude. Kay, you are truly created in Gods image and, like Jesus, have a heart and passion for service to your neighbors. Hope to see you again on our next visit.“

“Went 2x during Sturgis Rally 2026
Hostess sat us immediately. Upon 2nd arrival she informed us there may be a wait, we were fine with that. Our server Jake (our server both times) came quickly, was very friendly and both times was spot on with food & coffee. He didn't forget a thing and was super friendly. Our 3rd visit that same week, service was 'meh'. If we make it again before we leave, we're hoping to get Jake again. Most excellent service!!! Oh, food was good too, but Jake was the best!!“