Dan S. Raleigh, NC…read more I have been coming here for years. Not anymore. The staff was rude. I had one bartender yell at me and throw a drink in my face when all I wanted was a beer. I'm sorry Tom, but we're taking our group else wherein South Dakota next year.

Stopped at Frank Days based on the recommendation of relatives. We had lunch and the hamburgers,…read morechislics and fresh cut fries were outstanding. Over all weekly evening menu looked great and we will be back. Frank Day's has lots of history and friendly staff. Private rooms are available for special gatherings. Frank's two daughters runs the place now.

Unexpected Road Trip Gem! Stopped here on a cross-country…read moredrive from Salt Lake City to New York -- kind of in the middle of nowhere, but totally worth the stop. I ordered the FBI steak and WOW... better than some fancy steakhouses I've been to. Cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Service was super friendly and polite, which made the experience even better. They also have a solid selection of drinks and a good variety of beer on tap -- definitely didn't expect that out here! Tried walleye for the first time too -- really tasty! Just a heads-up: the seasoning on everything is pretty mild, so you might want to add a little salt, pepper, or ranch depending on your taste. If you're driving through, don't miss this place!

Good food. Fast service. Easy in and out. Not much to compare to in the neighboring area so enjoy.read more

Wonderful service! The food was generous and very good. I really liked the salad bar. The…read morerestaurant was clean and nice. Right on a main road in Valentine, NE. I highly recommend them. Enjoy!!

Great steak and service. Steak was perfectly cooked and veggies were fresh! I'd stop if you drive…read morethrough Valentine.

I rarely leave reviews or even a rating, but this one definitely deserves a review. I travel across…read moreSouth Dakota monthly, but rarely am I in Chamberlain at a meal time. That may have to change. I chose The Dakota Cuban, because it didn't have the tourist trap vibe, nor was it any sort of chain. I like local, and what's more local than Cuban in SD! The place is super clean, the people friendly and the food was spectacular. They were serving a limited "heat wave" menu due to the 100+ heat outside. That meant no grills, and especially no Cuban sandwiches, which is what I wanted. I selected their Cuban Carne Con Papas. Who would have thought a hot beef stew on a hot day was in order, but it sure was. Super tender beef and potatoes in a very deep flavored tomato sauce. This had love all over it. I also ordered a Chillada, which was so good I really wanted about three more, but with an early morning and 7 hours of driving ahead, I settled on their watermelon agua Fresca. Again, fantastic, fresh, refreshing and just sweet enough for a dessert. You can believe I'll stop again, maybe I'll be lucky enough to get that Cuban sandwich, but if the grill is closed I'm staying for whatever they're serving! Well done.

Food was very tasty, if a bit pricy. We got a smothered burrito, street tacos, and a couple of…read morecokes and it was ~$50 with tip. You order at the counter, sit anywhere, and they drop the food at the table.

Well that was yummy!! We stopped on the way back to western Nebraska from a conference in Omaha. We…read morewere looking for a stop for lunch and the reviews on the Cast Iron didn't lead us astray. We both had the half brisket salad, but splurged on the pickle chips. The food was delicious, on our table quickly, and the staff could not have been more friendly. Do yourself a favor and stop here if you are nearby!!

Always a great experience here !!! Staff is always excellent…read moreand it's always clean. Today I tried the burger of the month: Peanut Butter Burger It was delicious, although probably not for everyone But I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!

Cream needs to be refrigerated. Need at least one adult working to maintain food safety standards.read more

Stayed in Valentine while traveling across Nebraska and started off the day with a stop at Gritty…read moreCoffee Co. What a great place and the latte was amazing. The barista was friendly as well as talented. If my travels take me near Valentine again I will def go back.

Best place In town. Great staff makes you feel like you belong even though you're passing through…read more Excellent food. Def recommend to check it out. Don't expect a fancy place. Just an honest hard working family business.

This is a solid choice for local dining…read more I will begin by saying the exterior of this building gave me pause. I have walked into a few 'less than friendly' establishments in my life and the exterior gave me that vibe. Thankfully, inside is a warm and delightful business with plenty of food options and stiff drinks at a fair price. No beer on tap, but a fair variety in cans. Definitely a space to bring the family, there are two dining areas. One to the right is a long narrow space with booths on the front side and tables in a variety of four and six seating configurations. Decor is wildlife pictures and dark paneling. No windows. To the left of the entrance is the bar and another grouping of dining tables. Parking is on three sides of the building and there are no designated parking spaces. Just be sure you and others can get in and out. The building entrance is street side. There is no awning or anything to let you know 'this is the one'. The menu has a kids section for the young ones. The regular Saturday special was prime rib w/a salad, roll, potato and dessert. So much food! They also offer a couple of ground buffalo meat meals along with sandwiches and entrees. We went with lighter fare and found a side salad order gives you one walk up to the salad bar. They also have a soup & salad bar meal option. As in most other restaurants we've encountered on our travels through the area, the salad base is a bagged iceberg lettuce mix. There were plenty of toppings and salad dressings to choose. My mushroom swiss burger was tasty as were the onion rings. The burger was well cooked and not greasy. Real onions in a tempura style batter had a nice flavor and crunch. Our waitress was pleasant with all the guests and she kept a close eye on us. We had our drinks in good time and the food came in an expected amount of time. Pay at the register by the door on your way out. There's a basket of candy just behind you there (I had a butterscotch. Yum!) and toothpicks are available in a dispenser on the counter. The internet tells me they are open until 11pm.

Open during hunting season only! Front room is a bar with dining room & basic American bar food…read moremenu (tasty fries!). Touch Tunes, billiards. Back room has adult entertainment that rivals a professional showgirl competition. I kid you not. Women travel from all over the country to work for Cody. Can pretty much guarantee you & your crew will have a grand old time you'll be talking about for years to come. Get your rears over here for a drink and the signature 15-minute dance from your favorite performer!! 5pm-2am.

Do not order the Chinese. The rest of the food is…read moreacceptable. The burger and steak fare is middling. Burgers are not fresh/handmade, but still juicy Atmosphere on the bar side is just that, a bar with food. Atmosphere on the restaurant side is cold, jammed with tables covered in plastic. The gal who runs the place marches around looking stern.

A little bit pricey, but the Kung pao chicken was really good and serving size for the money was…read morevery fair. Did not plan on ordering Chinese at an American restaurant, but to my surprise, it was some of the best I've had. Very clean place too.