I was so happy to see a brewery downtown in Brookings. The bartender was really nice and helped me…read morepick a light beer to drink. I ended up staying for a couple of hours which was really nice they allowed that. Would highly recommend and definitely go back!

Stopped in here to get some to go food. Got the Cuban hoagie along with the seasoned chips. Wow it…read moreis soooooo good and that Cuban sauce that they use is so good. I can't wait to go back and try more of their hoagies. "Chefs kiss" to the chef I mean seriously this was good. I was in the mood for a really good sandwich and this checked every single box. Oh and I forgot about the season chips. They were really crisp and , really tasty.

What a fantastic place! It has a cozy vibe. We shared a booth near the bar that had a sense of…read moreprivacy to it. It was busy on a Saturday at 5pm, and was fully packed as we left. A motorcycle gathering had closed the street outside, so we felt very lucky to get a seat when we did. The tap list here is impressive. I was thrilled that they had so many ciders to choose from, including several from one of my favorite cideries, 2 Towns. My husband was happy to have one of his favorite imports, Kilkenny, which is hard to find in the US, and followed it up with a local beer from Fernson, Ears Up. We started off with a South Dakota specialty, Chislic. I asked our server if it was more authentic grilled or fried, and she said grilled. They were really good! My husband had the Bourbon Bacon Burger with garlic fries. He really enjoyed it. I snagged a fry and it was tasty, with bold garlic. I had the pork tacos. These were not small street tacos, but very filling full-size tacos. A bit messy, but our server left us plenty of napkins. When she came by to ask if we needed anything more, we asked for the check. She said it'd be right out, and asked if we'd like free mini cupcakes as a thank you. She commented they'd been short staffed. I must say, everyone in there was working hard (the boss came by to check with us several times) and we have no complaints, only compliments. We then shared two mini cupcakes, one vanilla and one red velvet. It was a sweet ending to a really great meal.

Good pub food and great service! The cheese curds are yummy and the beer selection is extensive.read more

I had one of the most frustrating dining experiences I've ever had at Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill…read more We came in expecting a casual meal and ended up waiting an absurd amount of time just to get our food. After placing our order, we sat there for what felt like forever with no updates, no explanation, and no sense that anyone was paying attention. What made it worse was watching other tables--who arrived after us--get served before we did. It honestly felt like we were forgotten. When the food finally came out, it didn't even feel worth the wait. By that point, the whole experience was just disappointing and irritating. If you're planning to eat here, be prepared to wait... and wait... and then wait some more. There are plenty of other places that actually respect your time. I won't be coming back.

I really enjoyed this spot! I loved how big yet "cozy" I have been to some sports bars and it's…read moregross and full of screaming guys. This place was clearly a sports bar but the comfort of someone who just wants a beer. I got the blue cheese bacon hamburger and I ate it in two seconds sooo good! The staff was really friendly

I really enjoyed the vibes of this brewery! I ended up getting the skittles sour which was really…read moregood!!!! I highly recommend if you are in town!

Fun selection of creative brews to satisfy just about any palate. Would love to see a Belgian…read moretrippel, but it's hard to complain when there are so many other good choices.

This is the bar to go to if you enjoy drinking on a patio. They have multiple bags/cornhole games…read more They also have a sand volleyball court. They have 3 different bar areas to get drinks (one being outside). They often host live bands. They usually have a great beer selection with a rotating tap list. Definitely turns into a college bar on the weekend nights.

Bobbi the "go to gal" (apparently) is the worst bartender I've ever encountered. This seems like a…read morereally cool bar but the staff is so unfriendly me and my family left. DO NOT RECOMMEND unless you like unfriendly and rude staff

This place used to have the best wings in Brookings and a great menu. They now have only the most…read morebasic food. Nothing special. They have a few beer and drink options. They used to have karaoke, but not sure anymore with COVID. They do have dart boards. Would recommend only for drinks, not to eat.

Eek! Unless you are ordering drinks, the service is extremely slow. We waited for two hours for…read moreour meal, and when it arrived one of our party received the wrong dish (which they comped). The wait was not worth it. The food is awful. There is not a single item I would recommend.

We went here Friday evening, and it was great. I had the Pheasant Salad Sandwich, and it was one of…read morethe very best sandwiches I've ever had. My girlfriend enjoyed her fish 'n' chips. Very good beers on tap from Brookings-based Eponymous Brewing Company. We liked it so much, we came for breakfast on Saturday morning as well. We both really enjoyed the stuffed waffles. Decor/atmosphere is very nice. An extremely pleasant environment. I enjoyed sitting by the fireplace both times.

My boyfriend and I decided to dine here last night before a country concert. Our reservation was at…read more5pm and boy am I glad we had reservations two hours before the concert because this place was not ready for the crowd they were about to receive. I did appreciate that we were seated right away (reservations took priority over walk ins) but it took about 10 minutes before we were handed waters and menus. It then took 30 minutes before we received our appetizer to which we were then told the rest of our food was done at the same time. Typically, I don't prefer to eat my appetizer at the same time as my entree, but in this case I worried with how slow of service we were receiving I wouldn't see my entree for another hour. Almost all of our food was amazing. I ordered a house salad and the Fillet of Beef with mashed potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and wild rice soup and the prime rib. He said the prime rib wasn't anything to write home about but it did the job. Overall, service was slow but everyone was super nice. I think they just need to hire a few more people which I know is difficult to do. I really hope this place can find the help they need because the food is so good and I want to see this place continue to succeed.

OK ... surprise surprise a bar on my list ..... this is the…read morebest one in town they open early so you can repair your hangover or simply grab a beer after work when you get off at 730 in the morning the staff is great they always remind you of the last time you got blackout drunk just in case you forget anything and they even remember what you drink they've got a great pool table. and you can even eat peanuts and throw the shells on the floor and what else can i say i think its time for a drink lol

Ray's Corner 1977- 1980 Great bar, quite, no women, maybe…read moreone or two on occasion, I think I took my wife there. Opened early 8 or so in the morning. Right behind the bar was the magazine rack. You did not have to leave your stool to retrieve a questionable magazine. Early in the morning there was a older man sitting by the front window reading the newspaper. Usually the news paper was upside down. Another older couple frequented the place and were known as Mr and Mrs America. Our group included Ivan Stotz, Dick Hessey, Jamie Liable, Dave Maegar and myself, Doug Mofle. Only one bathroom at that time and I remember finding a deer head in the sink.. We usually pulled in about 3 in the afternoon. Love the Bar Doug Mofle

Jim's will NEVER rip you off with a weak drink; they have strong drinks at killer prices. It's a…read morenice place to go when you want to avoid the "bros" at Skinner's and the clubbers at the 9. The mood here is always super chill. You never have to worry about having to listen to that latest Rihanna single that's driving you crazy or watching a group of underaged girls having a catfight. You're safe from all that BS as soon as you step into Jim's...just avoid the occasional creepers sitting at the bar! Cash only. There's an ATM inside. One of the signature drinks is called the "Backpacker." You can get it by the pitcher and save some dough. I've tasted it and it's surprisingly delicious (despite the florescent green hue), but I never order it anymore because it's made with Mountain Dew and gives me gut rot. :) If your stomach can handle some soda, try this drink! It's kind of a "local delicacy." I believe they make it in different flavors now, but I have not personally seen or tasted this.

If you're in Brookings and looking for a place to drink, perhaps you should consider Jim's Tap…read more Based on the name, I thought we were going to a bit of a sports bar. When we walked into the place, I quickly realized my assessment was wrong. Jim's Tap is a Medieval-themed bar at least in the decor. It was sort of like being in an episode of "Game of Thrones" only with no blood or boinking or that punk Joffrey. I wish Joffrey was there. I would kick him in the nuts and then punch him in the face. And then start yelling: "Who's on top and who's on bottom now!?" But I digress ... No servers were dressed in any sort of steward or beer wench costume, but credit is not accepted. Don't worry. You don't have to pay in gold or silver, but you do need to pay with American cash. The walls are decorated with swords. The place also is dimly lit. The tables and chairs aren't so much Medieval though ... they're more like old school lounge bar ... the chairs are comfy. I went here twice while visiting Brookings. The first time our host purchased a pitcher of a green concoction and a pinkish drink. The green was some melon mixed drink. The pinkish colored one was called, I believe, an Apple Packer. Both tasted like Sweet Tarts mixed with Pixie Stix. Not really my thing, but I guess it's nice to have the option. The second time, I had a beer. It was Monty Python's Holy Grail on tap. This is not the best beer, but it's nice to see they tried to have the bar theme incorporated into the beer list. Both nights we sat outside. It was a little chilly, but not bad in part because there is a great fire place on the patio. If you are doing hardcore parcore though, be careful of the grill. One person in our group accidentally knocked the lid off of the grill while doing hardcore parcore. We received a finger wag over it, but the server seemed to understand it was an accident. In summary, get cash. Go to Jim's. Drink. And drink some outside by fire.

Sorry to say that the deep fried appetizers, onion rings and mini corn dogs, looked burnt and…read moredidn't taste good. I sent them back and they came out just as bad. One cost $7 and the other one $8. After that I changed my mind and did not order an entree. I had to go back on my word that I was taking my grandson out for lunch. The place could have been a whole lot cleaner. I wouldn't say it was filthy but I wouldn't say it was clean. The menus were actually sticky and had food and gunk stuck to them. The waitress was perky and friendly and running around doing her best to keep everyone attended to. When I told her that the food she brought out was subpar and I wasn't happy with it, she said that it was fine but she would get me replacements. It was moments later she came back with food that looked exactly the same. I told her that I wasn't convinced it wasn't the same food... I swear it was just a burnt as burnt looking as before but it turned out she was right. This time the mini corn dogs were burnt on the outside and still frozen in the middle. My son-in-law, the chef, tells me that it was because the oil was old and rancid. Apparently this gives all food the appearance of being burnt with a bad taste. What I didn't appreciate was that I was asked to pay for food that anybody would have raised an eyebrow at and treated like I was the problem. The cook even came out of the kitchen and tried to nonchalantly check out who I was. When I met her I she gave me a dirty look and marched back off into the kitchen. Not recommended. I won't ever go back. If they don't know enough to know that they're serving people bad food or have the professionalism to own up to it when they have, then I have no time for them.

Poor acoustics make the place very loud even if it's only 1/3 full. Food is fine they have a few…read morespecialty burgers. Typical bar food. Outside seating is small but cozy, you can watch folks go by on the bike trail.