Excellent Thanksgiving dinner buffet! The food was delicious. The service was great! The setting is…read morebeautiful. Spacious seating and layout of the buffet and carving stations. I had some reservations when I saw it was inside DoubleTree hotel; those were misplaced! The hotel is beautiful! I hope to make it to their Sunday brunch and if it is even half the experience of Thanksgiving...it will be worth it!!!

Decent breakfast buffet, around $18.60 before tip, this includes drinks as well…read more Evening I had a French dip one night. Was fresh and service was really good. Friend had pot roast sandwich and he said it was fantastic. Overall, for a hotel restaurant, it is quite decent. Recommend.

We had great food a fun time. Love the decor especially the map they made of the United States…read moreusing license plates.

A solid spot to grab a burger and a beer. This isn't going to be the most amazing burger you've…read moreever had, but if you're looking for a diner/sports bar vibe with hot burgers and cold beers, this is the place. They have a small patio area and plenty of space inside as well. My son loves the shakes, and we've had zero complaints about the food during our visits.

Great food service frank the waiter was so amazing food is great totally recommend it and the…read moreambiance!

We came here while visiting Rapid City as they had chislic, something South Dakota was known for,…read moreso something we wanted to try! Our server was new, so we had to What we got: *Cheese curds - these were good, but I've had better. *Chislic - we thought these were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed these! *Mushroom and swiss burger upgraded to buffalo meat - this was very tasty and enjoyed. Service was a little slow at times as our server was new. She was overwhelmed, but we understood as it was a busy night. Definitely recommend Thirstys if you are in the area!

Totally yummy and friendly staff. Great stop after a day of hiking in Custer State Park.read more

Shortly after we arrived it got very busy. The waitstaff were very welcoming and helpful. We were…read moreseated and received our drinks in several minutes. They had great live music but was right in my ear. They were happy to move us outside to the patio and were taken care of very well. The prices were reasonable. This is our third visit and all of our visits have been very good.

Marvelous mushroom appetizer and a portobello mushroom veggie entree were delicious…read more Extensive wine list Professional waitress Open kitchen - chefs really had it together Make sure you ask about entrees... people in our party really didn't like chicken curry something ... Did not try desserts

We decided to stop for dinner at this place. Food was amazing. Salmon was one of the best ones I…read morehad. Paulina was our server. Ambience was good too. It was a Sunday night but still pretty busy. We just got lucky as they were able to get us in without reservation. So do recommend having a reservation before coming in. They do have selection of wine and beer. But no hard liquor. But good food did make it up for it.

We started our evening at Sear Steakhouse with some excellent drinks. The thyme mocktail was crisp…read moreand refreshing, and my husband's old-fashioned was fragrant and well-balanced, complete with a perfect bada bing cherry. His only note was a preference for a single large ice cube rather than crushed, but overall the bar clearly knows what it's doing. The appetizers set a great tone. Warm sourdough was fresh and comforting. I enjoyed the bright, crisp house salad, while my husband's pumpkin soup was silky, savory, and perfectly seasonal. We both ordered the 7-ounce filet mignon, and the kitchen truly delivered! His medium-rare was tender and juicy with a beautiful sear, and my medium-well was still succulent--proof of precise cooking. They have an outstanding variety of cool, reasonably priced side dishes. My husband was excited about the Queen's honey carrots which were tender and flavorful (though the honey glaze was very subtle) and the creamy mashed potatoes that are part of the steak dish, were nicely executed. I didn't realize my filet came with mashed potatoes underneath, so I ordered a loaded, baked potato as my side, and ended up with extra potato (which I'm not complaining about whatsoever lol). We also enjoyed the whiskey cream sauce with mushrooms, which added a gentle smoky creamy richness, and the onion soubise, which was pure sweet comfort. Dessert was a highlight, as we celebrated my husband's birthday - we ordered all three featured desserts: The crème brûlée had a perfectly crackled top and smooth vanilla bean custard, the flourless chocolate dessert was deeply rich with espresso notes, and the butter cake was the total star - warm, moist, and decadently buttery. Each dessert was excellent in its own way, but that perfectly sinful butter cake stole the show! The atmosphere was inviting--warm wood tones, comfortable booths, well-balanced lighting, and enough TVs near the bar to keep my sports fan husband happy. Service was friendly and pleasant, though we found ourselves wishing for a bit more attentiveness. With a very quiet dining room, very early in the evening (we had a 4 PM reservation), there were moments when water refills lagged and opportunities for wine suggestions went unoffered (and we were definitely wanting to order some red with our steaks, but gave up because by the time there was an opportunity, we were finished with our steaks). We also briefly looked into the small private dining room on our way through the bar, and while we were greeted politely by one of the employees who was sitting in there, it felt like they missed the perfect opportunity to highlight the space for potential events. That said, nothing detracted significantly from the experience--it was simply a matter of polish. A touch more proactive engagement could elevate an already strong offering into something exceptional. Overall, Sear Steakhouse delivered an enjoyable and memorable evening. The food, drinks, and desserts are clearly strengths, and with just a little added focus on service flow and guest engagement, this restaurant has all the makings of a true standout in Rapid City. We look forward to returning and trying new things!

I'm really torn on this review because I've only been to Sear Steakhouse twice, and the experiences…read morewere completely different. The first visit was for a work event in the back room (not sure if that made a difference), and it was outstanding. The food was cooked to perfection--my steak literally melted in my mouth, and the sides were hot and delicious. I couldn't stop raving about it afterward. The second visit, after talking it up to my family, was a letdown. They were busy, and maybe that played a role, but it just wasn't the same. My steak was mediocre, and my husband was genuinely confused why I had claimed it was one of the best steaks I'd had in a long time. Unfortunately, when it comes to restaurants, the bad tends to outweigh the good. We haven't been back, and I can't justify the price tag when there are other great steak options in town. I know places can have off days, and maybe that's what happened--but I'm not willing to return to find out.

Really 4.5 but it's Yelp. Had the Irish Eggrolls-- Reuben filling in an egg roll, and the wings…read more Egg rolls nice and hot and crispy with tasty spicy mustard and sriracha mayo dips. Decent amount of filling. Main complaint is that it is billed w Reuben filling but very little corned beef -- a few diced pieces and some halves seemed to have none. For wings you get 8 traditional or 19 bonus per order. I got the traditional with watermelon jalapeño wet sauce. You get 8 nice plump drums and the sauce is sticky and sweet but not too sweet and spicy but not too spicy. Cant really detect a distinct watermelon flavor. Still good.

We came here while visiting Rapid City as their menu looked good! We thought about sitting outside…read moreas it was a lovely evening, but there were other people waiting for tables to be cleaned outside. We went inside and while there were tables available, many were still dirty and stayed that way during the duration of our meal. Not a great look for the restaurant. We started the fancy fried pickles and chislic. The fried pickles were different with the prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, but we still enjoyed them. The chislic was tough/chewy and not as good as Thirsty's next door. My husband and I split the buffalo meatloaf. The meatloaf was dry, but I enjoyed the overall flavor. Overall, I was not impressed with this restaurant and was disappointed with service and how the meals were cooked at Murphy's. We just had better food during our trip, so it's hard to recommend this one.

Food, atmosphere, beer, all amazing!! Love, Love, LOVE, this restaurant!!!…read more From New Jersey, and can't wait to come back to South Dakota, just to eat at firehouse brewing Company. Thank you!!! Sue Schu

All those flashy billboards along I-90 had us expecting something special from Firehouse Brewing…read moreCompany. Instead, we drove 75 miles for what turned out to be a disappointing and overpriced first-night meal in South Dakota. From the moment we walked in, something smelled "off." The service was mediocre at best, and the food was downright unappetizing -- barely edible. The prime rib was overcooked and desperately needed seasoning. The creamed corn tasted straight from a can, and the mashed potatoes were so dry they practically crumbled apart. No one at the table felt their meal was worth the stop. And the one thing everyone raves about? The famous house-brewed root beer. Unavailable. The substitute? "House strawberry lemonade" that tasted like Minute Maid with strawberry syrup mixed in. Seriously?! For a place with such incredible marketing and nonstop highway hype, the actual experience fell completely flat. Maybe it's time to light a fire under the cooks and servers, because this felt less like a legendary South Dakota meal and more like a red-hot disaster of a family dinner. I'd give 1-star for food but 5-stars for incessant marketing along I-90 There are truly much better options for your money in-town.