Large menu and a seriously impressive beer list on tap definitely has that true local bar vibe. 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. read more

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Ambiance is very cool. Lots of string Edison lights and cool decorations. 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. read more

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Been several times while here for work. The burgers and salads are to notch. The chicken quesadilla salad is my fave, get it with an extra sauce. Quick and friendly service no matter the time of day. read more

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Restaurants really need to stop acting like "gluten-free" is just a trendy checkbox and start treating it like what it actually is--a serious health issue. If you're going to put "GF" on the menu, then mean it. Because here's the truth: cross-contamination is not a small mistake--it's the whole problem. For people with Celiac disease or real gluten sensitivity, eating something that touched gluten is basically the same as eating gluten itself. That "gluten-free" bun toasted on the same grill? Not safe. Those fries in a shared fryer? Not safe. That salad tossed with croutons and then "picked off"? Definitely not safe. And what's frustrating is how often this gets brushed off. You'll ask a simple question like, "Is this prepared separately?" and get a blank stare or a "yeah, I think so." Think so? This isn't a guessing game--it's someone's health. If a restaurant can't guarantee: * separate prep space * clean utensils * no shared fryers or surfaces then just be honest about it. Don't label something gluten-free if it isn't actually safe. It's misleading at best and harmful at worst. And let's be real--people shouldn't have to interrogate their server like they're conducting a full kitchen audit just to eat a meal safely. read more

"This place was great! The service was excellent, the burgers were a hit, and the homemade ranch dressing was amazing. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back!" read more

New to the area and decided to try out Pounder's after a recommendation from a co-worker. What a great experience. We were in a little early on a Thursday evening, and our server was incredible. Aiyona (not sure if spelled that right) was friendly, courteous, and gave great food recommendations. We ordered a few appetizers, the pulled pork rolls and fried pickles, and while both were excellent, the mustard sauce served with the pulled pork rolls was amazing. I kept it to dip sweet potato fries in and that great as well. Burgers were great, my husband enjoyed the Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich. However, my daughter built her own mac-n-cheese and it was top-notch. Overall we had an excellent experience with the service putting it over the top for us. Definitely will make a return visit. read more

* Terrible service, took to long for the server to come came to take our order!! * They even double charged for drinks and refused to take it off and made us pay for it! * They also had the nastiest attitude towards everyone in the group! * The food was AMAZING given the experience by the staff. * With that I Will NEVER come back to this restaurant. 0.5 out of 10 stars. read more

Service was pretty good compared to other places. Wife ordered the classic burger with fries. Burger was ordered med but both patties were well done and most of the fries were left on the plate as they were OVER salted. I had the philly steak with potato dippers. The sandwich itself was sloppy with to much cheese and the dippers had so much salt and seasoning on them most were UN-eatable. This wasn't our first stop at Pounders as we've eaten here several times in the past. The food seems have gotten worse with the OVER seasoning. The other thing we've noticed is there is not a restaurant here in Aberdeen that can make a TRUE Philly Steak and cheese. read more

Man we were so glad we stopped here the bartender chase was amazeing and we live an hour away but we will come back just for the jalapeño and bacon wontons f you like wontons wow and try the nacho tots read more

Great place to stop and enjoy a beer and a delicious steak!! Service is quick and efficient!!! Beer is always COLD and thirst quenching. Any wait is usually short. Stop to see the outside 12 beers running non-stop! read more

On 12/17/24, we stopped for lunch. We were greeted by the female employee behind the bar. She sat us fairly quickly, and being new to the area, we did need several minutes to look over the extensive menu. We were recommended this place by a local, for their burgers. We both decided on burgers, and my husband asked about their chili as a side. I guess you could get a cup or a bowl, the server said "A cup or a bowl" and my husband had asked which came with it. The employee looked at him, and said very abruptly, "A cup or bowl" in an elevated voice. He just looked at me. I said a bowl please. She seemed very aggravated for some reason. Our food arrived , and I looked at my burger thinking something didn't look Right, and she came right back to Our table, and took my plate, saying there was a mix up. Returned with a different plate, and asked if she could get us anything else. Meanwhile, I asked my husband , is that a hair in your onion ring. He spun the plate around, and yes it was. When she came back by with food, he asked if she could come back to the table. She returned, and he showed her, and her exact words were "What, that piece of fuzz?" Our visit went from ok, very uncomfortable, and horrible. She said, " Do you want it remade?" And my husband said yes. I will say the burgers were good, but the whole interaction changed. She wouldn't look at my husband, she'd come and ask if everything was ok, after we said yes, she walked away , rolling her eyes. Went to several other tables, and had the most cheery voice, and sincerity in her voice. She was very short, bordering overwhelmingly rude. There were employees sitting at the bar eating , running back and forth greeting their own, eating, going back to The kitchen. Not sure of the cross contamination there. Working in the service industry for many, many years, it was one of the most unpleasant lunches I've ever had. read more

It's a cool little spot for hanging out with friends and grabbing a couple of beers. There is a great selection of craft brews and IPAs (something that seems a bit rare/lacking in the region). Last time we went for a night out on the town there were a bunch of hotties to mingle with, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. They gave us a few tips for other places to check out and swapped numbers with a couple of the waitresses. Good food and atmosphere! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

First time at this spot in good ol Aberdeen, SD, and I was pleased with everything. Our efficient server Faith made sure we were well taken care of and did a great overall. We sat out on the patio for lunch and it wasn't too hot or uncomfortable. I really liked the cross wood overhead of the patio, gives you a ratio of sun and shade like no other. The food was bomb and I chose this place based off of the pics from other reviews, so thank y'all. This spot is somewhere you wanna go get full and satisfied whether it's a clean eats wrap or succulent Philly cheese steak sandwich. read more

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Great chislic and mixed beverages. Good service! I've heard their bloody Mary's are quite good too.

Good food and atmosphere! Enjoyed the hamburger and Mac and cheese. W Waitress was attentive. read more

It was my first time here and while it wasn't a busy time of day the hostess & server were both unfriendly. I asked a basic question about an item on the menu and her response was extremely condescending and rude. After that, she didn't check on us and had someone else deliver our food. It was only when the check came that she was friendly. The food was ok but nothing to write home about. At our table we ordered a few different flavors of wings, a burger, and onion rings. You need to be very specific with what you want on your burger. The customary lettuce & tomato is not included, so it's quite plain. There's indoor and outdoor seating with a lot of TV's offering sports, games shows, etc. it's quite loud inside but a fun atmosphere. read more

Great burger, good beer and the prices are decent. The atmosphere was nice as well. I'll def go back.

The bar food is great and the beer is cold. I drank the local brews and was not disappointed. Cozy little place. I sit at the bar. Young attentive staff. I recommend read more

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Great service great bartenders . Outstanding food and a wide selection of it. Good atmosphere

We had a party of 7, and stopped in for dinner to try something new, as I am not from the area. I'm currently on extended visit and was intrigued to find a place here with craft beer offerings. I was NOT disappointed! Our waitress was very friendly and polite. We as a family enjoyed her service. I ordered The Hubcap Melt: Grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, and garlic aioli on a chibata style bun. (I will stress that the bun is NOT a true nor artisanal chibata rollI. ) and a flight ($7.50 USD for four 4oz samplings) enjoying these selections: Maple Pecan Brown Ale, Brickway Brewery & Distillery (Omaha NE) Fluffaluffagus, White Elm (Lincoln NE) Miner Boysenberry Wheat, Miner (Hill City, SD) Plant based fruit beer, Fairstate Brewing Cooperative (Minneapolis MN) While this is not a part of the country that I'm normally found, I would revisit this restaurant. I was pleased to find something a little closer to what I've become accustomed to living on the east coast near cities like Boston and Providence. Good atmosphere, modern decor, and an over all food experience. I might note that the portions aren't that large, but they are sufficient. Most of us were able to finish our plates, but no room.for dessert. read more

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We went here trying to get quick service but not fast food. We weren't disappointed. The bartender who took our order was so very nice (I didn't catch his name) but he was awesome!! I ordered the Mac and cheese burger with sweet potato fries and a cookie! The food was decent, but a lot, so I wasn't able to finish the whole thing! But despite the food being decent, the service was awesome! With an almost full restaurant we waited maybe 10 minutes before we had our food and paid. I would definitely come back here, but I would order something different!! read more

We really enjoyed the atmosphere, and the food was pretty good. We're visiting from NC! My favorite was the Caribbean jerk wings. Very good flavor and not too spicy. Ordered the tortilla home baked chips and queso and was not impressed. Was more like a nacho cheese then queso, and the chips were really thick. I prefer thin salty chips, these reminded me of Fritos. My husband ordered the buffalo chicken flat tire pizza (love the unique names!) It was spicy, pretty good. I loved the crust, but it was sloppily put together and not enough cheese. His complaint was that The chicken was not coated in buffalo sauce, and fell right off the pizza due to the lack of cheese. We had friendly service, and loved the time out here, but just were not extremely impressed with the food. 3 and a half stars would be our vote. We will be here again! Hope to try different things next time for a better experience. read more

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This place was amazing. The macaroni was equivalent to having sex on the beach and was enlightening as if I ascended into the heavens with 7 wives. I highly recommend this ethereal experience to anyone looking to have their atoms in their body realigned. Thank you pounders pub. They had some dope merch too and almost bought all of their stock. read more

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Our favorite spot to stop when we come through Aberdeen every year! The burgers are amazing!!!! Super high quality and they offer GF buns. Love this place! read more

Super fun place to grab a bite and try a new beer. Great selection with something for everyone! The service is always stellar. A chill place to enjoy friends, a game, and food. read more

Great find during a recent pheasant trip - food was great, tons of beers, full bar. Great place to watch some football after shooting a limit of birds. read more

Our favorite place to eat when visiting our kids. Football games are on multiple TVs, great customer service and never a bad meal!!

Absolutely delicious food with great service and atmosphere! Would recommend arriving when they open at 11:00am. They are very busy. read more

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Came into pounders right at the beginning of the dinner rush place was pretty packed. I was immediately shown to the table and a waitress was right there bringing water and asked me if I'd like anything else to drink. Was feeling rather hungry so I did a chips and quesadilla appetizer and then a burger and fries for the entrée. The food was great but the service was even more outstanding. In fact it was so good I asked for the manager to tell her what an outstanding experience it was and what a great employee she had. If you're in Aberdeen South Dakota and you're looking for a place to eat pounders is the place! read more

This place is my favorite part about visiting Aberdeen. Food and beer selection kicks ass.

Great food and fun atmosphere. Great service too! Their smoked brisket pizza is fantastic! Definitely one of my favorite places!

Great beer selection. Elevated bar food menu. Wings are great. Bloody Mary bar on the weekend is great also. One of the best patios in town.

Pounders is our number one go to for great food and service. The menu is filled with great things, it's always hard to choose. But my favorite item is the grilled mac and cheese sandwich with pulled pork in it. Soooo great! They have seasonal menus and cocktails that *always* hit the spot as well. The employees are always attentive; the atmosphere is laid back. It's a great spot to have a conversation or watch a game on their many tv's. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant! read more

We quickly got seated and drinks ordered. Place had a wide age group of people and busy. Drink menu Was great. Food excellent my husband shared philly Steak nachos then he had wings and I had the cheese burger burrito. We were both very pleased from service to food! read more

Great food great staff bad wait lines. I think they should expand sometime soon. Overall 5 star

Server was terrible. Food just *ok which surprised us because we had heard good things and they are always busy. Server put someone else's food on our bill and had to wait a good 20 minutes to get her attention and get her to take it off and bring us the right bill. Then she disappeared again and it took overall about 35 minutes just to finally pay the bill. read more

Good food large portions and staff were very friendly and efficient. Ambiance was ok.

We ordered the chicken fajita melt. The menu said it would be smothered. We got one onion slice and one pepper slice. The fries were cold when they got to the table. read more

This is hands down our favorite place in Aberdeen & surrounding areas! From the first step we walked in and were sat immediately. Our waitress, kinsey, made us feel So welcome and entertained us even though she was in the middle of rush hour. I had the BBQ sandwich and the sauce was to die for and as a Texas girl I'm picky lol. My husband got a hamburger and said it was his favorite yet! Also, with Corey pouring drinks you will for sure be amazed with ever drink made or you can enjoy The multiple beers on tap! If you're looking for really good food and delicious drinks with a super home feeling then this is your place. read more

Stopped in after reading the reviews. First time at Pounders and when I walked in it was packed which is a good sign. Turns out it was wing night so a lot of college students. I got a spot at the bar and had a great experience all the way around. Service was great, I wanna say the bartender was McKenzie but I could be wrong. She was a perfect example of what a bartender should be, engaging, conversational, knowledgeable and always had a smile on. The food was very good, wings and pulled pork sandwich. Solid beer selection. I will be back when I am in town again. read more