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    Buffalo Dreamer

    4.3 (44 reviews)
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    Chloe A.

    My fiancé and I have been here a couple of times and have been blown away each time. The chef uses a lot of bold flavors across every plate, which can sometimes end up a mess, but they manage to balance and pair these bold flavors perfectly making every bite an absolute delight. Every single element on the plate tastes amazing on its own, even down to a simple cooked carrot. We came here for our anniversary yesterday and it was exactly what we want for a fancy date night. Small dining room and very intimate. Service has been good for us. And for those mad that they don't allow children? This place isn't for children, plain and simple, and I am glad it's that way! More restaurants should guarantee a quiet adult atmosphere. Nobody wants to hear your screaming kids over their five star meal. Some have also mentioned the menu being too limited, but anyone who understands how a restaurant works knows that it's necessary to keep the menu small in a place like this to keep the meals that they do serve of the highest quality. If you don't have a more developed palate for different flavors and aren't willing to put your trust in the chefs creations, this may not be the restaurant for you.

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    Dennis F.

    Don't judge me, I'm Back for lunch and it looks amazing I got the Turkish potato salad which is good I got the Buffalo Burger In a lettuce rap and sapparelli main root beer.

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    Tim T.

    Our experience was good. I'm at four stars for two reasons. First my "Steak of the day" was ordered medium and came out well done thin and a bit fatty. I didn't send it back because of the time that would have taken. We are in SD, everywhere advertises quality beef. Even the local gelato/ice cream shop sells it from a freezer and the choices looked amazing. Second reason is the service is slow. Really slow. We were told that it was slow when we sat. We were the first ones sat. I kind of expected the place to get packed full because we changed our reservation to an earlier time and felt like we almost wouldn't get in. Also, that would've then made more sense that the service goes slow. But we were only 1 of 3 tables sat. Us and another couple at 5pm. Then a four top at 5:45. Then another four top after 6pm. Still we were in the restaurant for 1:45. Not sure what the chef is doing in the kitchen. Our waiter was great. Very communicative. Attentive to our table. We watched multiple couples come to the entrance and when not even greeted within five minuets they left. I was concerned when we got the steak at 1:30 into the meal that it was going to take another 20 minutes for the check so I placed my card on the table and the check came quickly. Despite the week-done status of the meat it was quite delicious. The red wine and berry gastrique made for a great sauce. We also ordered the Georgia O'Keefe summer salad and Red Lentil Dahl. Both had excellent flavors. In fact the salad was one of the best flavors of salad we have enjoyed. The Dahl was delicious too. It was the food flavors that bring the review to up a notch. If you dine here, order a bottle of wine. You'll have time to drink it since it'll take a while.

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    Tiffany R.

    Hit up the spa next door so we stopped in for a meal. I'm vegan and my sister is a meat eater. Both meals were incredible! We will be back for sure next time we're in town.

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    Patrick W.

    Honestly I've eaten here two nights in a row, because I cannot get enough. The ingredients are fresh and everything is cooked to perfection. I had the cheese plate which was out of this world. I had the fresh beet salad which was so fresh and tasty I ordered it again the second night! The fresh catch was salmon and it was also cooked to perfection and the seasonal vegetables were to die for! Asa was our server both nights and was amazing and made great wine recommendations! Chef Rebecca has got in going on so it's a must try if you are in the South Dakota Black Hills! I'd spend the day at Moccasin Springs spa and then have dinner at Buffalo Dreamer and I imagine it will be the highlight of your trip!

    Amuse bouche of watermelon, cucumber, mint, and some wonderful other accouterments (I don't want to ruin the surprise).
    Kimberly K.

    Just got back from a 15 day car camping, cross-country road trip. I have to say my favorite meal that I ate at a restaurant on this entire trip was this gourmet masterpiece from the "intuitive" Chef at Buffalo Dreamer. Kudos to Chef Rebecca for imagining up this beautiful, quaint place with so many feel good vibes throughout, and for picking an incredible server, Ginny, to be the face of warmth and kindness and good humor at the front of the house. If not for Ginny, I would have had an entirely different experience in South Dakota. You will truly feel relaxed and at home, which juxtaposes the level of culinary talent in the best of ways. Who doesn't want to wear comfy clothes to a gourmet restaurant? Amuse Bouche Blistered Plum Salad with Watercress Flat Iron Steak with Green Chutney, Smashed Potato, and Braised Greens Vanilla Almond Tarte with Mesquite Glaze Would recommend every item on the menu and would have tried every item if I'd stayed longer, but I'll be back. First two courses paired with Pratach Grüner Veltliner Entree and Dessert paired with Oveja Negra I have not put a single edit on any of these photos. This is how beautiful the food actually was. It stood on its own. Some of the locals were excited to try the place but it has been busy! I hope it continues to do extremely well.

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    Not worth it. I did not have a good experience dealing with this restaurant and attempts to reach out to sol e an issue were unsuccessful.

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    The best swimming angel- that peanut sauce is amazing! Chef Rebecca is so very talented!

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    Whiskey River

    Whiskey River

    4.3(28 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Walked right in with my husband on a Saturday night and got seated right away. Our server was very…read moreattentive and friendly, gave wonderful suggestions and was helpful for us first timers. Everything we decided to get was delicious and came out quickly! *Lemon drop cocktail- one of the best I've had lately *Tomato bisque (Not pictured) - Thick and full of flavor *Chicken lettuce wraps- spicy and packed full of flavor like no other place beside a well know chain restaurant. These were way better because they included spice! *Pesto is the besto- is their chicken pesto flatbread, again one of the best pesto combos I've had on a flatbread which is fluffy, but crispy edges. *Surf and Turf- My man waffles ordered this with parm fries. The steak was so tender and the parm fries had the perfect mixture of parm and garlic. The couple bites I had off his plate. * beignets- of course we had room for dessert!! Perfect couple bites of something sweet to end the night. We can't wait to make the journey to Hot springs again just so we can eat here.

    This lovely getaway bar is a hidden gem and much too far away from our home. We were looking for a…read moredrink and a happy hour snack before heading back to Rapid City. I ordered the bruschetta which sounded delicious and when it came... Oh my goodness, what a feast for the eyes!!! It was a deconstructed-bruschetta and absolutely fabulous. The mango salsa gave it just the right amount of savory - tasty and unexpected. If you order this, you will not be disappointed.

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    Bar area

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    The salty capers and dates put it over the top. The only thing missing is a little bit of pâté. Delicious.

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    Skogen Kitchen

    Skogen Kitchen

    4.9(317 reviews)
    23.6 mi
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    Run to this restaurant!! Small dining area so go early or reserve a table. Phenomenal service!!…read moreBritt was amazing along with the entire staff... truly authentic people that care about your experience and dinner choices. I honestly can't say enough... we felt like family. We were able to meet the chef/owner, who even discussed where the proteins are sourced and gave me a secret tip on the potatoes that I will be sure to try. Here for family vacay, so happy we found this place... most likely going back to try the risotto. And... say yes to the lobster buns!!!

    Skogen is truly a hidden gem in Custer, and reservations are an absolute must! For a special…read moreoccasion, I highly recommend the chef's table. We were visiting from North Carolina and celebrating our anniversary, and the entire experience made the evening incredibly memorable. From the moment we arrived, the host team was warm and welcoming. Although we were about 15 minutes early, our table was already prepared--a small detail that showed genuine care and attention. Our wonderful server, Teagahn, was full of smiles and positive energy. She took exceptional care of us throughout the evening and made us feel completely at home. The food was spectacular and far exceeded our expectations. We've experienced everything from hole-in-the-wall gems to high-end restaurants such as Michael Mina, and Skogen ranks very high on our list--honestly, even better than Hell's Kitchen. Every plate placed in front of us was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The lobster salad and lobster bun were delightful starters. Our swordfish and filet were cooked perfectly, with balanced flavors and well-proportioned servings. What elevated the experience even further was watching Skogen's remarkably talented young kitchen team--mostly in their late teens and early twenties--handle a very busy dinner service like seasoned professionals. They were focused and polished, yet still friendly and personable. A special shoutout to Dominic, Teagahn, Rosalinda, Lance, and Joseph, the executive chef and owner. The combination of amazing food, genuine hospitality, and an outstanding team made our anniversary dinner one we will not forget. Our entire experience at Skogen was exceptional. It is highly recommended and absolutely worth planning your visit around!

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    Mt Rushmore Brewing

    Mt Rushmore Brewing

    3.6(295 reviews)
    23.5 mi
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    Popular place with a wide variety of choices for dinner--friendly and attentive service (if you…read moredon't see your server, ask another--they clearly work well as a team) and interesting decor. Starter and food, drinks, etc., are brought promptly to the table. This is exceptional in a highly popular tourist area. The food is good but could use a little improvement--the grilled mahi-mahi was good, but a little on the dry sauce and definitely needed a sauce. A couple of the dishes did have sauces, but fish is why most Creole restaurants like Brennan's will serve a sauce on the side, or a topping with butter such as Trout Almandine. It doesn't have to be a fancy sauce--the option of good ol' tartar sauce works. The grilled vegetables also needed a little more butter and seasoning. Carrots are good on their own; broccoli and cauliflower need a little cheese or butter and some seasoning to be loved. The IPA (Long John) was excellent. The beer cheese dip and soft pretzels were to die for; the chardonnay was passable. A great choice for dining in a VERY heavily traveled tourist destination. Get there early--it starts filling up fast and all the restaurants around Mount Rushmore close at 9.

    Stopped to enjoy a drink and appetizer at what appeared to be a cool brewery concept. We decided to…read moresit indoors since it was a rather warm day. Mistake! They have their doors wide open and it was nearly as hot indoors. And the flies were annoying. I enjoyed the Long Tom IPA but not enough to order another. Apps were pretty limited, so we opted for a pretzel with beer cheese. The cheese was great, pretzel was large but it was also dry and not very enjoyable. When I first walked in I looked at their merch and was very disappointed with their hats. Plenty of shirts and a very cool metal sign of their logo. Service was fine. We intended to eat dinner at one of their restaurants but after reviewing the menu and reviews, decided to head somewhere else as this place was a bit of a disappointment. And didn't want to further amplify the experience.

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    Mt Rushmore Brewing - The bar area inside

    The bar area inside

    Mt Rushmore Brewing - Duck confit sliders

    Duck confit sliders

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