We stopped by Cubby's while passing through Brookings, and it ended up being a great choice. We…read moreheaded upstairs to the deck, which has a really nice atmosphere and was a great place to enjoy dinner. Our waitress greeted us almost immediately and was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We ordered the nachos, chislic, and a Cobb salad, and everything was spot on. The Cobb salad was fresh, and the blue cheese dressing was especially good. The nachos were a pleasant surprise--they use real melted cheese instead of queso, and they were loaded with toppings. Being from out of state, we were told we had to try the chislic since it's a South Dakota staple. It reminded us a little of Chinese-style spare ribs in flavor. It was definitely tasty, though a bit chewier than we expected. Even so, we're glad we tried it and would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience a local specialty. Overall, great service, great food, and a fun atmosphere on the rooftop deck. We'd definitely recommend Cubby's if you're in Brookings.

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 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.

Jake makes theeeee best food every time we come to visit. He's a wizard in the kitchen! His…read morehospitality is top notch and he makes everyone who walks through the door feel like family!! His sweet girlfriend is his Juicy Queen and together they make this ambiance the best place to be for a long weekend in Brookings during the summer! Such a great experience & we love them so much!!

Richi, Alan, Malik, & Dom are the best people ever they have great bouncers & always kick me out…read morewhen i'm feeling a little scandalous. -laur whore aka diabetes

Richard and Paige burnt the hell out of my drinks tonight. I love them. Also Richelle is spelt with…read morean I. Other than the overwhelmingly friendly environment and the wonderful smiles in the friendly crowd, I would say their drink prices are way too fair. This is definitely the people's bar!!!

Love Skinner's patio. Definitely one of the best patios in Brookings. Decent beer selection. Lots…read moreof space & pool tables. Good deals.

The finest in Brookings. The popcorn is addictive, the patio is beautiful, the martinis are BIG,…read moreand the bathrooms are pristine. This is always my top choice when I'm back in B-town. -1 star for not carrying a decent brand of hard cider. No, Woodchuck does not count. I'd rather drink apple juice. :)

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.

I really had a nice time here. The patio is fantastic. The service was excellent and the food was…read morereally good. Couple glasses of wine with steak on a patio, you can't beat that! I would definitely come back.

Service was quick and very good. We had pasta and it was cooked perfectly at Al dente. Rich and…read moretasty.

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.