Hidden gem alert, if you're in Aberdeen and haven't checked out Big Fella's Bar and Grill yet,…read moreyou're seriously missing out. From the second you walk in, you can tell you're about to have a solid, laid-back local bar experience. We got seated quick, drinks came out fast, and we kicked things off with some table onion rings perfectly cooked with that golden crispy outside and tender bite inside. Super good start. I went with the classic cheeseburger with raw onions honestly, that's all you need. I even forgot to add bacon and didn't miss it one bit. Someone at our table ordered the double cheeseburger and wow... easily one of the biggest burgers I've ever seen. Absolute unit. We also shared tater tots with cheese and grilled onions cooked perfectly, but the real star was that cheeseburger. Big, nicely charred on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside... legit one of my top five burgers I've ever had. Did I mention the free ice cream cone machine that's self serve? Tonight was lemon or vanilla or twist. We're already planning to make this a regular stop on the days they're open (Wednesday through Saturday if you're wondering). Do yourself a favor and swing by you won't be disappointed.

My coworkers have hyped this place up for the last two months as " the best sirloin they've ever…read morehad" so I was excited to finally try this place. First off I will say the service is simply not good. I sat at the bar so I expected phenomenal service since the cook is right there. They seem to just work on slow motion and go at their own pace which is fine, but not when you're waiting there for 25 minutes for service. The food was honestly very bland and had 0 seasoning. The sirloin was just a bit piece of meat with no flavor at all. The tater tots were pretty solid, but it's hard to mess that up. The garlic bread was also pretty good aside from being burnt on the bottom. The "Side Salad" was just a few pieces of lettuce on a paper plate with a packet of saltine crackers. The price of the food is where it really gets bad. $30 dollars for a bland pile of meat and some potatoes is insane. If in going to pay that much money, I could just go down the street and get a much better steak at multiple places. I thought it was just me, but the people I went with also agreed with my sentiment. I'd like to give it another chance, but I simply cannot spend that amount of money to try it out again.

Delicious Delicious Delicious! Our steak was flavored spot on and cooked to perfection. Mashed…read morepotatoes were excellent (the best I ever ate). Staff is very friendly. For sure we will be back again and again!

This place is amazing! They have it fit for hunters to come and relax with deer, bison, mountain…read morelions and others on the wall. They have a great selection of whiskey including some harder to find stuff like Blantons and higher Crown Royals. The salad bar is one of those great salad bars in roadside steakhouses. The potato salad was great. If I was hungrier I would have gone for the Oreo fluff and a couple other things. I ordered the NY strip steak and fries. The steak was delicious and the fries were good, as well. The bartender and I talked about the area and discussed the bad weather they've been having lately and I asked about Castlewood. One of those great Midwest places!

Large menu and a seriously impressive beer list on tap definitely has that true local bar vibe…read more Tons of options to choose from, which I always appreciate when everyone in the group wants something different. We ordered a little bit of everything: Philly cheesesteak totchos, pretzel bites with cheese, and cross-cut waffle fries. The Philly Cheesesteak Totchos were the star crispy tots piled high with what might honestly be some of the best cooked steak and veggies I've had on bar food. Super flavorful and done right. The waffle fries were perfectly cooked nice and crispy without being overdone, and full of flavor. Pretzel bites were your classic bar version well salted and paired with a really solid cheese dip that hit the spot. Overall, if you're looking for great service, a laid-back local atmosphere, and really good bar food, this place delivers. Definitely worth stopping in.

Ambiance is very cool. Lots of string Edison lights and cool decorations…read more Service was good. We did have to flag down the server a few times but they may have been understaffed since we came a bit early for lunch (11:30). Food is fantastic!!! I had the BLT with tater tots. The tots were cooked perfectly! The sandwich was great. The serving size is large.

Stopped in for brunch the first weekend we were in town. My husband and I both opted for the…read moreskillet, but substituted brisket for the pulled pork. IT. WAS. INCREDIBLE. Nice sweet, smoky flavor and generous portion. It would have been easy to skimp on the scrambled eggs that were mixed in, but they were fluffy and plentiful. Our daughter had the house mac-n-cheese and loved it, deciding she would opt for the brisket topped option next time after trying ours. Solid food, solid flavors, we will visit again!

There was no barbecue sauce with my brisket. Very dry and the order was not right. Paid for food I…read moredid not get And the meat was extremely dry

Stopped in for lunch. Got the seasonal menu option, Greek Salad. I added grilled chicken…read more Absolutely perfect - exactly what I wanted. Since moving to SD from SC, I miss Greek foods and flavors. This hit the spot. The restaurant was clean and well decorated. The wait staff was good and attentive, but didn't hover. I was asked if I preferred high or lower table. I got the regular table and got a seat right by the window. Will be back - loving the vibe and the food! It's located on Main Street in Aberdeen. I got lucky with my parking.

I've been to Three22 several times, and while it has its strengths, there are a few things worth…read morenoting. First, the positives: the menu is large with a solid variety of options, so it's easy to find something that sounds appealing. The staff has consistently been friendly and knowledgeable, which definitely improves the overall experience. The location has a cool vibe, although on recent visits it felt a little inconsistent meaning some decor elements that were there before seemed to be missing, so it almost feels like they're in the middle of changing things up. Now for the food. The pizzas are easily the standout. They're genuinely great. The garlic cheese bread is also very good, so good that I once ordered it as my main meal and added Italian sausage. Honestly, that might be the best "pizza" option they have. The daily soup is usually solid. The cheeseburger soup sounds strange on paper, but surprisingly, it works. That said, consistency can vary depending on the day. The salads are huge easily shareable, which is nice, but depending on what you're looking for, the portion size can feel a little excessive. Desserts are good across the board. The peppermint and Andes mint options are personal favorites, though they do lean on the sweeter side. They also offer a large selection of adult beverages, plus some zero-alcohol options, which is a nice touch and gives everyone something to choose from. Overall, Three22 does a lot right, especially with pizza and service, but the shifting atmosphere and occasional inconsistencies keep it from being a five-star experience.

Meh. We've tried The Prop a few times, trying to give the benefit of the doubt. Each time we ask…read moreourselves, "Why did we try it again?". Service slow. Food overpriced and not impressive. We should've stopped trying after the time a server said, "I'll get to you when I get to you". We walked out that time. Yes, there are folks enjoying themselves, drinking and hanging out, but when the intent is to come for a quick tasty meal, don't expect it.

The prop is a locally famous place to go for a Garlic burger and a beer. There is no place around…read morehere You can go and get a Garlic burger like this. The Garlic spread that goes on the burger is a long time family secret. Don't wast your time asking for the recipe, you wont get it. The prop is a place you should eat at when you want to take a little time and not be in a hurry. I forgot to mention the buns are baked in house and are the best ! The prop is a rustic lake burger joint you can drive to or pull your boat up on the beach and have a fun time.

No problems, food is good. We usually have the fish sandwich. Sometimes the staff is more…read moreinterested in visiting with each other and its hard to get attention, but ok, it's nice to see everyone is happy. Things are well organized and run smoothly.

This is another one of those rare times where I'm reviewing a fast food chain restaurant. I only…read morepost a review if the chain location experience was clearly, not what I expected. This is one of those times. We were passing through the area and decided to stop for something quickly to eat and I was in the mood for a burger. Huge parking...attached to a strip mall, but far away from the stores. This particular chain is not one I'm familiar with as they don't have any where I live. Now the menu has an adequate selection to choose from fish to chicken to salads to hamburgers. There's also some good dessert items to choose from (I include malts & shakes in this group). Coming in at the peak of lunchtime, there was a bit of a line, but it moved. Unfamiliar with the Culvers menu, I let a couple others jump ahead of me in line. Eventually, I opted for the Cheddar ButterBurger...made it a combo meal. I was expecting a run of the mill burger, but to my surprise, my burger was really tasty. In fact, it has to be one of the best chain restaurant burgers I've ever had! My friend got a different burger I don't recall, but said his was way better than he was also expecting. French fries were pretty good too. This is a Pepsi products place...sorry Coke folks. Prices were average for a fast food restaurant. This chain location was clean inside and out. Although being busy, workers kept the place pretty clean. Now the soda machine area was a little wet but it wasn't any worse than most fast food restaurants I've visited. The bathroom was clean too. Sidenote: paying with bills and change, I was one cent short of breaking a large bill and was expecting the young cash register worker to forego being one penny short and give me back a single bill. Nope, I got 99 cents back! Now I'm not complaining...in fact, kudos to the young man...in reality, it's probably not within his authority to "give" away funds and he was simply following proper protocols to the letter. I'm sure he'll be a true asset wherever he works as he pursues this or any other career. Good job young man, good job! This place exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely visit this chain again in my travels and look forward to it!

Scotty's was sold by Stacy Gossman, owner of Big Fella's on he east side of town. New owner took…read moreover and the food was total horrible...gave it two tries and that was two wasted tries. Scotty's has been closed for several weeks now - last I heard rumored was it's going to be a catering place. Guess will see how that works out.

We ordered two "Big Scotty's" (their ostensible take on a Big Mac) to go and received two double…read morecheeseburgers slathered in mustard and pickles. They were labelled "BS" which would indicate the kitchen staff doesn't even know or care how to prepare menu items. The patties were soft and unseasoned and the whole product was nasty. As per my general inclination, I reached out to the restaurant. They seemed to blame me for not alerting management (we didn't realize their error until we arrived home with our elderly parents) and said they would have made things right. That's not how yiu do it guys. Anyway, the food is lousy. It isn't the 1980s, and Aberdeen has much better options, especially for burgers. It's easy to see why this place sits empty.

What a cool little drive in! I travel a lot for work (as those of you that follow my reviews know)…read moreand I really enjoy finding unique local places on my roadtrips. Dakota Drive In fit the bill! My order was a burger, fries, jalapeño poppers and a hot dog. The hot dog was okay. It would not be the reason for my return. It was fine but didn't stand out. Same with the cream cheese filled poppers. Personally I prefer cheddar filled but cream cheese is definitely more prevalent. The burger, however, excellent. Charred, juicy, medium well and a soft bun. Just outstanding in taste and texture. The shoestring fries were hot, crunchy and delightful. The kid taking my order was polite, prompt and friendly. A definitely plus. There's picnic table seating outside (it really is an old school drive in!) but I had mine to go. The menu is enormous so my next time through I'll have a burger, fries and try something else as well!

The soft serve just tastes kinda, MEH. Loading up a pile of it on a small cone was interesting to…read moresay the least. Service was slow with two workers not coordinating their efforts.

Dempsey's Brewery and Pubs nails that authentic Irish atmosphere so well, you half-expect a…read moreleprechaun to pinch your pint while you're not looking. The warm wooden digs and lively vibe make it a proper escape in Watertown, SD, though the only drawback is the constant buzz of chatter drowning out what should be some good ol' Dropkick Murphys tunes. I was particularly impressed by the great pastrami on homemade rye--tender, tangy meat stacked high on fresh-baked bread that could make even a New Yorker do a happy jig. Their bartenders are absolute gems, slinging drinks and banter with the charm of seasoned storytellers who somehow remember your name after one visit. One quirky touch is how the floors creak underfoot, like they're gossiping about all the pints spilled before you. Strangely enough, the soup of the day was tequila, a boozy curveball that had the whole place toasting with confused delight and empty bowls. The house brews hold their own, pairing like old friends with the hearty grub. All in all, Dempsey's is a witty, wonderful Watertown, SD gem.

We stopped to have lunch on way to SF. Waitress , Emily, usually works bar, served us with a smile…read moreand cheerful attitude. I order a pizza with capicola ham and pineapple. Sooooo good! Sister had chicken strips which she loved. Restaurant has old world charm. Worth the short journey if the interstate.