We came here while visiting Rapid City as they had chislic, something South Dakota was known for,…read moreso something we wanted to try! Our server was new, so we had to What we got: *Cheese curds - these were good, but I've had better. *Chislic - we thought these were seasoned and cooked perfectly. We really enjoyed these! *Mushroom and swiss burger upgraded to buffalo meat - this was very tasty and enjoyed. Service was a little slow at times as our server was new. She was overwhelmed, but we understood as it was a busy night. Definitely recommend Thirstys if you are in the area!

This is a nice little place to get a beer and a meal. It's a family-friendly sports bar…read more Just like everywhere else in town, they are understaffed, but the staff is very friendly. I think this must be a family owned place, because at some point, I saw a 13 year old (ish) boy clearing tables and handing out candy at the tables. We were sitting for quite a while before anyone noticed us and brought menus. But once we did get the attention of our waitress, she was very nice. There's a kids menu with the typical offerings. They mostly have the standard beers and a handful of local offerings. I had the hazy pineapple beer, and it was okay. My husband tried a local IPA, and he liked it. I had the fried shrimp and the housemade potato chips. They make their own chips (good, although unevenly salted) and they come with a delicious french onion dip, just like the stuff I remember from childhood. My husband and I couldn't get enough. The menu is otherwise pretty burger-based, but that's fine for a setting like this. They have a pool table that takes quarters. That kept the kids occupied while the adults were able to watch some of the March Madness fun.

My son and daughter-in-love took me here a few weeks ago for my birthday. It was great! The…read moreatmosphere was warm and inviting, the server was the Best! I started with the spicy mango marguerita, stirred (they didn't have a blender) and it was delish. Just the right spicy/sweet. We ordered the Rocky Mountain Oysters for appetizers. Honestly the best ever. Thinly sliced, not chewy. I had a Mexican salad. Can't remember what they called it, but it had black beans, corn, cheese and jalapeños with a cilantro ranch dressing, with a choice of protein for an additional charge. My son enjoyed his sliders and said the soup, which tasted like a creamy corn chowder, was awesome. Definitely worth the trip and I hope to wander this way again.

Our first night in Hill City we stopped in for dinner. The restaurant itself is very nice, good…read moreacoustics, and lots to look at. My husband ordered the street corn rice bowl, which sounded delicious on the menu but missed the mark entirely and didn't match the menu description. The chicken was so overcooked it was completely dried out, the 'cilantro lime' rice was just plain white rice, the street corn was not charred at all, it was a can of corn dumped on the bowl, the jalapeños were not pickled. My daughter and I split the chicken tenders and they were very good. Our server never came back to check on how the food was, so my husband ate his because it was late and he was hungry but would've been nice if our service cared to check on us.

If you go in recognizing that this is a gourmet experience that emphasizes the presentation and…read moretaste profile in lieu of portion size, then you should be very satisfied. Our entrees were expertly prepared and presented. They offered a number of lovely cocktails that pleased the rest of my party, while I enjoyed a glass of the lovely Austin Hope Cab. I'm knocking off a star for the excessively loud 80's music curated by an aging DJ, along with over-worked waitstaff that were challenged to respond to every party. Expensive (for Rapid City), but a lovely splurge to celebrate the birthday of our friend. I only wish that the temperature (103F at 6 pm) would have allowed us to sit on the rooftop patio.

An amazing restaurant at the top of the historic Alex Johnson hotel! We are visiting Rapid City and…read moreMt. Rushmore for Independence Day this year. We made reservations a few months ago for this restaurant. Very thankful we did as it was full to the brim! The decor and ambiance brought us back to the roaring 20's. Our server, Alexis, was awesome. She was highly informative and gave us greet recommendations! I had the watermelon and strawberry gazpacho as an appetizer! Refreshing with spicy twist....delicious! Wish I had the recipe! My husband & I had the specialty pasta for the evening....a ricotta and herb filled tortellini with a melt in your mouth herbed chicken breast...all in a creamy light red sauce. Fantastic! Our friends had the beef filet (cooked perfectly by the way) and the Elk ribs. They both said they were the best they've ever had! We all shared the combination dessert plate....plentiful! Overall an amazing experience! Highly recommended!

Food was good. Service was outstanding Kaydence!! A western flair of the restaurant takes you…read moreback. I would recommend you try this place. Enjoy!!

Went here for lunch and the interior is very cute. They pair up with the salon next door so you get…read morefood and drinks on a separate tab. The service was ok but since you are being attended for by two different establishments it can get a little frustrating. The food was basic bar food. I tried the Indian taco and the bison nachos. Both were decent. I would go back there but it's not going to become a go to place.

This place is hit and miss. Great large bar and tons of seating inside and out. Great menu, but…read morestaffing can be an issue and the guy next to us and his group waited over an hour for their food. They never got it and left. Nice bartenders.

We stopped in to this restaurant. Love the atmosphere and wait staff was nice…read more I'm not sure if this is the Buffalo burger or Buffalo meatloaf burger. We ordered both. It was all delicious. We had some of the favorite menu drinks and did not disappoint. After a few wonderful day drinks. We took home an order of Chislic to head back for dinner. It was also yummy. I'm not from South Dakota, but a local told us about this place. I'm so glad we stopped by. Recommend going if you are in the area.

I assume this place would be super busy on a holiday weekend, but we walked in and they were only…read moretwo other tables seated Anyway, what a view! My husband had the native American fry bread taco and I had a grilled chicken sandwich with fries and we both had a Michelob ultra Alex was our server and was super friendly and efficient They also play Fun old timey music - stuff I haven't heard since the 70s and early 80s My chicken sandwich was tasty, they added pepper jack for an extra dollar and it also had pickles, lettuce, and tomato. My husband thought the fried bread was good, but wasn't a huge fan of the taco meat as it tasted just like Taco Bell, lol. Total bill was $46 before tip- you're paying for the view They have a ton of room in here, so hopefully business picks up for them.

My son ordered the hot dog here from the to go counter. Fast , easy , no-frills. If you're in a…read morerush and want to just grab and go, they have some simple Takeaway foods.

Best place to eat in the area, hands down. We ate here twice in four days. The menu is small, but…read moreso delicious. It is the restaurant of a B&B and there is seating outside and inside, but not a lot. Two nights of eating included: Trout, Fish Tacos, Chicken & Waffles, Chicken Caesar Salad, Apple Pie, Peach Pie, and local beers. Prices are very good and the service is friendly, quick and deserving of big tips. The beers come in cold mugs too.

We had and extraordinary experience dining on the patio in the evening. Gracious service, fabulous…read morefood, and very reasonables prices make this a relaxing stop in the Black Hills. My best recommendation

Great food great people lined the buffalo burger and the flat bread pizza was amazing and salads…read morelook great next time definitely a salad!!!

Cute atmosphere and great food! Quick service and the staff was very friendly. Would definitely…read morerecommend for a quick lunch spot!