Best bar in Vermillion. Kyle makes the BEST Bloody Mary in SD. Lots of history, great drinks and…read moregreat atmosphere!

Carey's is the flagship bar in Vermillion. It has the most tradition, best bartenders, and widest…read moreselection of beer. Everyone is welcome at Carey's. Their Bloody Mary was named the best in the state by Absolút Vodka. Ask for it extra spicy if you like a good kick. Bartenders know obscure shots and drinks so nothing is off the menu. Named in the Top 100 College Bars for Bros by BroBible, momentos of USD's past are displayed behind the bar. The booths are small, but every seat tells a story as students have carved their initials into the wood. The outdoor patio is spacious and a great place to hang out when it's warm. They do not serve food and take cash only (there is an ATM inside). However, you are allowed to bring food from other restaurants inside to eat. You can also purchase a mix-and-match six pack to-go. No stop in Vermillion is complete without a drink at Carey's.

My friends and I love this bar and have always enjoyed it. It is a regular thing to come here,…read moreshoot some pool and enjoy some drinks away from the "party" bars of Vermillion. All the bartenders are usually awesome and very nice, however there is one older male bartender that is a complete dick to us college kids for no reason. We remain respectful and cause no problems, but this guy continues to be an asshole. Other than that, the atmosphere is awesome.

Walked into the bar. Bartender did not acknowledge our existence. Sat next to the bar on a high…read moretop, still no acknowledgement. Walked and stood at the bar to get a beer, NOTHING AT ALL. I loved going here when visiting and watching my kid play games. Not anymore. Casey's was more welcoming and friendly. Thank you for not accepting my money and introducing me to another bar in town.

I was very underwhelmed by the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. The store bought BBQ sauce was just poured…read moreon top of braised pork like ketchup. I should have had a clue when I walked in and the place was empty, while another place two or three doors down was busy. It was extremely noisy, despite being empty. The noise came from line dancing classes in the space above the bar/restaurant, and the games along the wall which weren't being played One tip to the young lady who was my server - Please don't call people "dear" or "honey". You aren't working in a 1970's sitcom. It is neither cute, endearing, or professional.

They have some good pizza and wings but this place has gotten SO DIRTY. The women's bathroom is…read moreawful and the sinks are coming off of the walls. The floors and toilets are just so gross and the main restaurant is usually a bit dirty. They need to have a better cleaning system and more regular.

Leo's is a classic college dive bar in Vermilion. They have limited tap selections but they make…read moreup for it by pouring stiff drinks. Their food is consistent with that of other dive joints. Expect everything to be greasy or loaded w/ fat. In addition, they advertise their wings but I would strongly discourage them. If pressed, go with their steak tips and fries. Lastly, come with cash, they don't accept cards...

Leo's is a quaint little sports bar with an attitude. Great people, great music, great atmosphere…read more And did I mention the food? The wings smacked, in a good way. The gold fever sauce was better than a cold Busch light on a hot summer day. Not that I'd know, I'm only 20. But I know food, and they have it. Great place, highly recommend.

My wife and I are here in South Dakota for a wedding and we were researching where to eat when we…read moregot to Vermillion, SD. We decided this is the place! We started with the Big A$& Pretzel! Wow!! The actual best pretzel with beer cheese we've ever had!! We also ordered a taco pizza and it was amazing!! Sooooo...let me tell everyone who is reading this...the food was amazing!!! 5 stars for sure!!! HOWEVER, I did have to go up to get us utensils and napkins. Our server never came to ask how everything was and was asking her boss when she could go home when we were still sitting at our table. An employee eating at the bar out of her Tupperware container at the end of the bar in front of the restaurant was a tad interesting....I've been to A LOT of places to eat and found that a little odd (eat your meal from home in the break room! Not in front of the entire restaurant!), I've never seen that before. I do love the atmosphere of this place, the food was amazing...I'm thinking the management might need to tighten up a bit though. This would've definitely been a 5 star review if it wasn't for the lack of customer service and disregard of customers in the restaurant.

My daughter, Crissy, and I "loved" spending an evening at Dakota Brick House during our quick trip…read morethrough Vermillion, South Dakota. The weather was perfect, so we sat outside, enjoyed drinks and appetizers, and met the friendliest people, including our waiter. Sadly, I did not ask him his name, as he was amazing and he deserves a raise. We were there on Saturday, August 10 in the early evening. Everyone who checked on us during the evening exceeded all our goals. On our next visit to Vermillion, I will include the Dakota Brick House just because of the staff and the guests. We ordered a margherita pizza, with hunks of mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, chiffonade basil, and house-made pizza sauce to share. Not only was it delicious, it was just the right size for two women to share comfortably. Crissy was in charge of selecting the restaurant, and we both enjoy pub atmosphere. She was drawn to the patio so we only walked through the indoors but I really liked what I saw.

Great food, very friendly staff. Hungry Person brunch and Dean's Smashburger were amazing. Good…read moreFrench pressed coffee and fresh squeezed OJ really hit the spot. We eat out in LA all the time and this place is right up there in terms of high quality food.

Very good food and service! The vibe of the restaurant is nice also, they have lots of board games…read moreto play while you wait for food or just hangout.

Good and Molly are great hosts. Nice atmosphere and old school lunch specials. Plenty of food and…read morethe beer is always cold. A great addition to Downtown Vermillion!

Stopped to eat here today. The pub burger is my new favorite food. Loved the taste of it and…read morewas.nice and hot. The curly cheese fries were also good. I love cheese and it had plenty. Only thing I was not fond of was the cheese balls. They we're over cooked and didn't have much of a golden look to them. More of a brown. The breading was hard and one even broke the toothpick. I will try them one more time though to see if they come out that way again but they should not have been sent out that way. They should have been tossed out and remade.

Big thumbs up for this establishment on my visits! I have…read moredined here on numerous occasions and they do what's necessary to keep me coming back (consistency in the kitchen and service). There's not a large menu for an obvious reason and that's to be sure you receive an excellent meal served by always attentive staff at a reasonable price. It's always worth the hour long round trip drive for me I'll be back for more

Waited in a line for 40 min, was only spoken to one time. Someone greeted us but after that…read morenothing, have seen people come and go and no one has filled us in on what's going on. Unprofessional.