Sage Creek Grille

We had a stop over in Custer so needed to find someplace that wasn't a chain…read more Seen this place on the corner and it looked nice so we gave it a try. Glad we did Our hostess wasn't as friendly as I'd have liked but everyone has an off day. Our server was attentive and kept us feeling important. Food. The ribeye was tender and flavorful. There was a fair amount of fat but ribeye does. The chili is very good and pairs well with the red potato smashers. The Cuban was also a good choice. My wife loved it as did my son who had to finish it for her. Portions are on point with the price. No complaints. We sat outdoors and other than the flys which no real way to stop them it was a nice setting. This stop was on a long distance family vacation and was on our highlights.

We had such a great family meal at Custer Wolf in Custer, SD! I ordered the walleye po'boy, and it…read morewas delicious--fresh, flavorful, and very satisfying. My wife had the pub sandwich and she really enjoyed it. Sandwiches come with side, we liked red mashed potatoes side. Our 3-year-old was happy with the corn dog and steamed broccoli. The food was tasty, the atmosphere was welcoming, and it was a great spot for a family meal while visiting Custer. We'd definitely come back and recommend Custer Wolf to others looking for a good local restaurant!

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Skogen Kitchen

4.9(317 reviews)

Run to this restaurant!! Small dining area so go early or reserve a table. Phenomenal service!!…read moreBritt was amazing along with the entire staff... truly authentic people that care about your experience and dinner choices. I honestly can't say enough... we felt like family. We were able to meet the chef/owner, who even discussed where the proteins are sourced and gave me a secret tip on the potatoes that I will be sure to try. Here for family vacay, so happy we found this place... most likely going back to try the risotto. And... say yes to the lobster buns!!!

Skogen is truly a hidden gem in Custer, and reservations are an absolute must! For a special…read moreoccasion, I highly recommend the chef's table. We were visiting from North Carolina and celebrating our anniversary, and the entire experience made the evening incredibly memorable. From the moment we arrived, the host team was warm and welcoming. Although we were about 15 minutes early, our table was already prepared--a small detail that showed genuine care and attention. Our wonderful server, Teagahn, was full of smiles and positive energy. She took exceptional care of us throughout the evening and made us feel completely at home. The food was spectacular and far exceeded our expectations. We've experienced everything from hole-in-the-wall gems to high-end restaurants such as Michael Mina, and Skogen ranks very high on our list--honestly, even better than Hell's Kitchen. Every plate placed in front of us was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The lobster salad and lobster bun were delightful starters. Our swordfish and filet were cooked perfectly, with balanced flavors and well-proportioned servings. What elevated the experience even further was watching Skogen's remarkably talented young kitchen team--mostly in their late teens and early twenties--handle a very busy dinner service like seasoned professionals. They were focused and polished, yet still friendly and personable. A special shoutout to Dominic, Teagahn, Rosalinda, Lance, and Joseph, the executive chef and owner. The combination of amazing food, genuine hospitality, and an outstanding team made our anniversary dinner one we will not forget. Our entire experience at Skogen was exceptional. It is highly recommended and absolutely worth planning your visit around!

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Picture of building from outside

Buglin' Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar

3.7(471 reviews)

Was in Custer on vacation and wanted a break from home cooking and tried Buglin Bull Restaurant. A…read morenice restaurant and has a section with a bar. We visited on a weekend and no problem getting seated quickly. Buglin Bull is a very popular place and can accommodate larger groups. Restaurant has a very traditional bar and grill vibe with great options for food. Service was very patient as we asked a few questions. We went with some classic dishes and were perfectly seasoned. Restaurant was very clean and service was on point. Overall, great experience and highly recommend. Give them a try.

This was a nice restaurant, casual atmosphere, and friendly service. I had the Cajun Chicken Pasta…read more- large portions and full of flavor! My husband had the Buffalo Salisbury Steak - it was hearty and delicious. This was a nice spot for good food and drinks!

Buffalo Snot

Tatanka Chislic for an appetizer

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Mt Rushmore Brewing

3.6(295 reviews)

0.4 mi

Popular place with a wide variety of choices for dinner--friendly and attentive service (if you…read moredon't see your server, ask another--they clearly work well as a team) and interesting decor. Starter and food, drinks, etc., are brought promptly to the table. This is exceptional in a highly popular tourist area. The food is good but could use a little improvement--the grilled mahi-mahi was good, but a little on the dry sauce and definitely needed a sauce. A couple of the dishes did have sauces, but fish is why most Creole restaurants like Brennan's will serve a sauce on the side, or a topping with butter such as Trout Almandine. It doesn't have to be a fancy sauce--the option of good ol' tartar sauce works. The grilled vegetables also needed a little more butter and seasoning. Carrots are good on their own; broccoli and cauliflower need a little cheese or butter and some seasoning to be loved. The IPA (Long John) was excellent. The beer cheese dip and soft pretzels were to die for; the chardonnay was passable. A great choice for dining in a VERY heavily traveled tourist destination. Get there early--it starts filling up fast and all the restaurants around Mount Rushmore close at 9.

Stopped to enjoy a drink and appetizer at what appeared to be a cool brewery concept. We decided to…read moresit indoors since it was a rather warm day. Mistake! They have their doors wide open and it was nearly as hot indoors. And the flies were annoying. I enjoyed the Long Tom IPA but not enough to order another. Apps were pretty limited, so we opted for a pretzel with beer cheese. The cheese was great, pretzel was large but it was also dry and not very enjoyable. When I first walked in I looked at their merch and was very disappointed with their hats. Plenty of shirts and a very cool metal sign of their logo. Service was fine. We intended to eat dinner at one of their restaurants but after reviewing the menu and reviews, decided to head somewhere else as this place was a bit of a disappointment. And didn't want to further amplify the experience.

The bar area inside

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Begging Burro Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar

4.2(337 reviews)

This location was less than a mile from the hotel we were staying at right in Custer…read more When they first sit you down, they bring over some chips and salsa's hot and sweet. Those kept on getting refilled as needed. My steak burrito was delicious, a little messy to eat with my hands, so I ate it with a knife and fork. My brother asked for a chicken quesadilla which was not on the menu and they happily made it for him. My sister in laws taco were delicious too. The food was great, the drinks were really good. Service was on point too. I'll definitely be back here again next time I'm in Custer.

Baffled by the fantastic reviews. Have these people never tasted delicious Mexican food? I've…read moreeaten a LOT since childhood and this isn't it. You have to have your standards (rice and beans) on lock. Tasteless rice, beans that tasted too greasy (I suspect bacon). And the salsa was underwhelming. They gave us some roasted stuff that barely had flavor and not the green kind I saw in some other reviews. I got the pork green chile and it had a TON of flavor, but was slightly too salty. Eaten with the beans and rice, it kind of balanced out, but I didn't like the smoky flavor of the beans. My partner's steak tacos were DELICIOUS, I will say. The best bite I had, and the pico de gallo on top was a delight. I wish I'd been given that to dip chips in. It was still a shame that these wonderful tacos were accompanied by the same beans and rice that mine had. Portions were not generous for the price. The ambiance was decent. The bar looked cool. The prickly pear marg on special was good, but in a tall pint beer glass instead of a margarita glass. A little too sweet for my taste. My boyfriend got a Mexican-style beer and it was good enough, nothing to write home about. Service was okay. I would have liked to have been provided both kinds of salsa or at least offered the option of another kind. He didn't refill the chips and salsa, and we had to ask for more salsa. I did like that they provided Crayola brand crayons for kids! Most places cheap out there. We had a great time decorating the burro coloring sheet. Bottom line: If you want great Mexican food, pass on this place. If you want to drink mezcal, DEFINITELY stop here.

The inside

Complementary chips -- not too salty

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Spicy margarita

Hjem A.M.

4.8(78 reviews)

0.3 mi

if you're going to eat breakfast anywhere in the custer area you MUST go to hjem!!! even if you're…read morean hour away i would recommend stopping in for a breakfast it was PHENOMENAL! everything was so delicious and fresh and the staff was so friendly and service was very speedy. would also highly recommend making a reservation as it fills up quick and is a small space

This is how a restaurant should be. If I'm going to spend the egregious amount of money to eat out…read morein 2026, it should be better than what I can cook at home. Too often do I go out to eat and spend $30+ to eat bland, overprocessed garbage food. This place clearly cares are but their quality. First - the menu items are unique and everything looked delicious. The quality of the food was top notch. The Eggs Benedict was pretty dang close to perfection. I'm a snob when it comes to eggs Benedict and it's soooo nice to find a place that actually does it right. They clearly made their own hollandaise and the eggs were poached perfectly. The service was excellent as well - the waitress was always checking in on me and she was very warm and friendly. Same with all of the other staff I've encountered. Honestly it's a little pricey but youre only going to spend an additional $5-10 per person over the greasy spoon diner down the street and it's wayyyy worth it. The restaurant was also very clean and inviting. I'm so sick of going to restaurants and the menus are dirty, the bathroom is disgusting, and the ambiance is dingy. This place was clean, fresh, and well kept up. Seriously one of the best restaurants I've tried in a while.

Interior

Tuna deviled egg

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Deviled eggs starter

Miner's Cup

4.7(95 reviews)

0.3 mi

We randomly came across Miner's Cup while driving along Mt. Rushmore Road, and it ended up being…read moreone of those places we're really glad we stopped at. It's a tiny setup with only a few parking spots and a drive-through, but they make great use of the space. The menu is surprisingly extensive for such a small spot -- specialty coffee drinks, Lotus energy drinks, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and plenty of quick meal options. We tried the cappuccino, caramel macchiato, and the Gold Digger sandwich with chicken, avocado, roasted tomatoes, and provolone on ciabatta. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying. What I liked most is that they don't try too hard to be trendy or overcomplicated -- it's simply well-made coffee and solid grab-and-go food. Service was great. Perfect stop if you're passing through and want something quick that still feels quality. Would absolutely come back again.

Yelp reviews are on the favorable side, decided to grab lunch. We had to stare at the Trail Boss…read moresandwich. Did we say we wanted a kid size sandwich? Taste was fine.

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Frontier Bar & Grill

3.5(47 reviews)

1.1 mi

If you love a local dive bar with pool tables, this is the place for you. The bartenders are super…read morefriendly, the pool tables are in really good condition, and the beer is ice cold. The food was also really good!!

Strolled into this gem driving through Custer. Beer on tap was served ice cold and all our food was…read moredelicious. Chicken was moist and cooked perfectly as were the fries. Chili was meaty and had great flavor. The bar has all that small town ambiance and decor. So glad we picked this spot.

Fried chicken bacon sandwich

Potato kegs

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Captain's Table

2.9(90 reviews)

0.7 mi

This is not a fancy place, but the 2nd time I have been there. The service was very good this time…read morethe menu was limited as the owner said that they had trouble getting staff this year, so it was just his cook and himself this year. The stuffed mushrooms were great, with the best coating I have had in a very long time. It was light and crispy. I ordered the walleye strips, and they had the same great coating and served with a very good tarter sauce. I had a couple Colorado Bulldogs to drink which were also made very well and one of my friends had Margaritas which she said were good as well. Not only that, but I will definitely go back to the Captain's Table if I am in the area again. The owner was one of the most plesent, friendly and welcoming people I have dealt with as well.

Ribs were fire. Service great. Recommend highly. Walked in…read moreand Ally was serving , attentive and got all the orders right. Desert was awesome and home made as well

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Baker's Bakery & Cafe

4.2(353 reviews)

0.0 mi

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Visited Custer and found a awesome breakfast spot. Our first recommendation was packed so we…read morecrossed the street and found Baker's Bakery and Cafe. Was able to get seated quickly and a very popular spot. Our server was quick to get our drink order while we reviewed the menu. Lots of great dishes listed but we went for some traditional dishes. Our food came very quickly and generous portions. Service was excellent and prices were reasonable. Great experience and high recommend anyone give them a try.

Get the GIANT cinnamon roll. Breakfast tacos are A+…read more Super nice staff in front and behind the counter. We went 2 days in a row while visiting.

The most delicious donuts you'll ever eat!!

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Sandy S.

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24

9 years ago

Very good food. My parents are vegan while we eat fish only. Their menu catered to us both. It was hard to find a vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Custer. We finally found this one and they were great. read more

Victoria S.

113

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28 days ago

Left this place absolutely seething, these were the rudest people you have ever encountered in a small town. Places like this should go out of business, do not spend your hard earned money here. read more

Maddie P.

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2

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8 years ago

I had the Field Greens salad and it was one of the best salads I've ever had. The service was also wonderful.

Suzannah S.

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3 years ago

Closed now. Owner has moved. Previously a favorite place to eat in Custer, SD This restaurant will be missed.

Karen G.

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4

2

15 years ago

Great food at great prices. Unique tastes to a variety of fresh foods. Would return again

Ashleigh G.

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2

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13 years ago

The salmon sandwich was amazing. Great service, great space. Very impressed. read more

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