This is a must-try while in Hot Springs. Service is counter (order at the bar) and they bring the…read morefood to your table. A great selection of beers and hard kombucha, wine and more. From the ambiance (modern chic meets rustic charming, perfect lighting, lovely room flow) with nice jazzy music playing in the background - to the food (lovely selections [elk medallions, flatbread pizza fresh salads); we truly enjoyed our experience at the Mercantile! Definitely go check them out!

Second-best bison burger in Hot Springs... but much faster delivery! OK so that's not a truly fair…read morestatement. They do have THE #1 best bison-elk burger in Hot Springs. (But if you're looking for only bison, don't have any kids with you and willing to wait a hot minute, check out my review for Buffalo Dreamer.) If you do have kids with you, are willing to work your way around the crazy construction, or just want to try the coolest tap room around in addition to a bite to eat, the Mercantile & Taproom is your place! Firstly, I went there for the kombucha. It did not disappoint! Ask for the kombucha flight... it was incredible! Second, we each had the bison-elk burger and the cranberry stuff on it was... Oh. My. Word. I can't say what my tastebuds were doing to the food in my mouth and keep this review PG. The gluten-free bison/elk burger could have featured a GF bun, but I just wasn't feeling the extra bread so I got it without. The cheese sauce on top was just oh-so creamy delightful. And while broccoli salad may sound weird, it was actually freaking delish! The only issue I had with the burger was since I didn't get a bun to soak up all the juices, they disintegrated the paper lining in the basket. Pretty sure I ate a little extra fiber. Hubs got a non-alcoholic Margherita (although they can make it fully loaded if you wish), the bison-elk burger with all its gluteny-bun goodness, and the soup of the day, which he said was easily hands-down the best soup he's every had in a restaurant. (That's high praise considering the potato soup experience we had in Knoxville!) If you're in Hot Springs, passing through, or just want somewhere awesome to eat dinner, go here. Go early, as other reviewers have noted they may run out of ingredients. That tends to happen when a restaurant makes everything from fresh ingredients.

Great food and service. Prime Rib was perfect. Other items were enjoyed by my wife. Breakfast was…read moregreat and prices reasonable. Loved it.

Very Delicious fresh food super Amazing Service and…read more Really Kind staff. Enjoyable little cafe

Always the best of the best. Great cooking classes. Love the variety of products. Staff leaves a…read morelittle to be desired.

This is a darling little kitchen shop with so many things to see. Perfect if you were looking for a…read moregift for that special someone, or looking to gift yourself! The staff is always so very helpful, and the choices are endless! You can even order coffee at their coffee bar while you are shopping.

Great food; reasonably priced. Lots of options for burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The BLT was…read moredelicious and loaded with bacon, as it should be. The hubby was till praising the pulled pork sandwich the next day. The service was excellent! The whole "gas station" vibe just works! Lots of fun decorations from the gas pump handles for the restroom doors to the US map made from a license plate (cut to the shape of the state) from each state with the name visible.

Great Vibes, but the Food and Service Fell Flat…read more We stopped by Sickles Burgers to grab a bite after a long day of sightseeing at the local monuments. It was close to our hotel and had solid reviews, but unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to the hype. The Atmosphere: I'll start with the positives--the place has great vibes. There are sports TVs on multiple walls showing different games, making it a fun environment to hang out in. They also have a nice selection of tasty local beers. The Service: When we arrived, we were immediately told the kitchen was backed up and that we should probably find somewhere else to go. Because we were unfamiliar with the area and worried about long waits elsewhere, we decided to risk it and stay. Surprisingly, the food only took about 30 minutes, which wasn't bad given the warning. However, it took quite a while just to get our drinks. Later on, it also took a frustratingly long time just to get a side of mayo. The Food: This is where things really went downhill. When the food finally arrived, the fries were completely cold. The burgers looked okay at first glance, but both of our orders were completely wrong. To make matters worse, the burgers were cold too. Because we were exhausted and starving, we just ate what we were given without complaining, but it was incredibly disappointing. Verdict: While the atmosphere and local beer selection are great, the execution in the kitchen and the service just weren't there. We won't be returning.

This is one of our go to places when we have guests from out of town or out of state…read more My husband gives me a hard time, but I love the walleye selections. Their steak is always good and cooked to perfection. Rarely have room for dessert, their creme brûlée and apple crisp are really good. We always make a reservation as it can be busy.

We chose Dakota Steakhouse because of its reputation and were excited to introduce our family…read morefriends--who are Natives from the area and had never dined there before--to what we hoped would be a memorable dinner. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had. The evening started with a confusing interaction with the hostess, who walked away from us and then acted as though she had already told us to follow her. Our server, Sig, made things worse. We were a party of six, including our family friend's mother, who has ALS, and his attitude was abrasive, argumentative, and anything but welcoming. When my wife ordered the roasted chicken, he responded, "You ordered the worst thing on the menu." That's simply not how guests should be treated. I ordered the $72 Tatanka Filet, medium, but it arrived well done. When I pointed it out, the explanation I received was that "toward the end of the night the grill is hot." At that price, I expected an apology and an offer to correct it, not an excuse. Even at the end of the meal, the service remained poor. When we asked for to-go boxes, Sig reached across the table and passed them directly in front of our faces instead of handing them to us courteously. Everyone can have an off night, but what disappointed us most was that no one acknowledged the issues or attempted to make things right. For a restaurant with Dakota Steakhouse's reputation and prices, we expected excellent hospitality. Instead, we left feeling unwelcome and disappointed. Unfortunately, we would not return or recommend it based on this experience.