A pleasant little surprise! Looked on Yelp for some food on the long drive across the state and was not disappointed. Staff was super friendly. And the diner was classy and quaint. Kids grabbed chocolate malts on the way out the door too. read more

Circle E Drive In - Deluxe bacon cheese burger and some roasted fries. - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

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My husband and I were passing through and stopped in because there weren't many options aside from subway. We're both so glad we did! The inside was very clean and well kept. We also loved the decor and how cozy it felt. We were immediately greeted by Heather, the owner, and she was so sweet! She was super friendly and talked to us like we were old friends. It definitely gave the feeling you only get in small town restaurants which we love. And watching her interact with the locals only solidified that feeling. Now for the important part, the food. I got the Big Al burger and it was delicious! The perfect blend of savory and spicy. My husband got a plain bacon cheeseburger and it was simple but great. We shared the cheese curds and I had to take the leftovers to go because no way were we not eating every one. We also got some of the homemade ranch and it was some of the best we've had in a long time. If we're ever back in town it's a must stop. We HIGHLY recommend stopping in if you want great food, amazing customer service, and a comfortable environment! read more

The burger was outstanding. Here's why I know... At the end of each day I always ask my kids what their favorite thing of the day was. We are on a road trip across the northern plains. Today we went to the Badlands and climbed them. It was amazing!! But my 14 yr old son's favorite thing was the burger he had at Murdo Drive-in. Seriously! He said that ranks at the top of our whole trip for him. And we've done some pretty great stuff that he has REALLY raved about. But not as much as this burger! The staff was friendly and welcoming. The place is clean and the food and treats were tasty. Highly recommend. One thing to note. GPS made us think we were at the place but we couldn't see it. You have to look behind a building. Its there. read more

Circle E Drive In - This is the hot dog. My hot dog loving kid was impressed. Tasted delicious too! - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

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Wow what an amazing burger, good thing we made a wrong turn in town or we would have never stopped here. Burger was nice and juicy with great flavor. Service was top notch for such a hole in the wall place. Thanks for a great lunch! All the way from Jersey! read more

To be fair, there aren't a ton of restaurants along the drive across South Dakota. That said, if you need to stop for a bite, this is a great choice. The food was good, the people were lovely, and considering how busy it was, the service was fine. read more

Stopped for lunch and possibly the best cheeseburger and fries, ever. Good quality food. Very clean restaurant and restroom was spotless. Young lady taking and delivering our order was friendly and efficient. read more

Great little family burger joint just off I-90. Looked the spot for burgers and fries without being a fast food joint and Circle E filled the bill and our tummies. Good juicy burger with all the fixing, including a fresh slice of tomato. Give them a try! read more

Easy detour off I90 and well worth a stop, especially in an area without a lot of options. Great burger and sides - had the potato rounds (? Basically tater tots) and cheese curds, which were awesome. And of course the cyclones were fabulous! read more

The AL burger was awesome and the fries too!! Would highly recommend this stop on your trip!

Clean. New owners 2 years ago. Food was great! Great pit stop. Cutely decorated with pumpkins for fall. Clean bathrooms.

Excellent burger! The onion rings are awesome, too! And generous portions! Prompt and polite service! What's not to like?

It is called Circle E Drive Thru now. Called ahead for order but had some issues - had about a 7 min wait. Staff was friendly. Good food - breasted chicken was tasty. The hamburger is a real burger - it was a little tougher than my no tooth 7 year old could enjoy, but taste was good. Fries, mozzarella sticks and ice cream were wonderful. read more

Circle E Drive In - Stopping for dinner en route to Deadwood. Sign outside. Now called Circle E Drive Thru. - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

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Very pleasant meal tonight. We simply ordered grilled cheese sandwiches, onion rings, and chocolate shakes. Hit the spot after driving from Wisconsin. We ate in, the room was spotless, if the weather was a bit better there were outside tables. Our order was taken by a young man, just turning 15 years old tomorrow and he got it precisely as we asked...including a change or three to customize them to our liking. The owners were multitasking to help train him, get the food orders out quickly and even refill the paper towels in the restroom as soon as it ran out. Locals were coming in last minute eat in or for take out...or both. And though they were closing in a couple of minutes they gladly took the orders and got the food ready ASAP. The menu has a nice variety with reasonable prices. We went simple today but could have had burgers, chicken choices, nachos... The cooler also had cans of beer if you didn't want pop or shakes. If you're near Murdo, give them a try...you should not be disappointed... read more

Did we eat at the same restaurant? Terrible service limited lunch menu to burgers and chicken. Burger came with no lettuce tomato or a veggies. Dry chicken strips with no dipping sauce. Had to ask for refill of soda when she brought the check. Not recommended read more

Murdo is my favorite central South Dakota town, I have been here many a once....well only once. Every dad gum piece of the corn-fed beef burger I ate was better than the last. You could tell the corn was delivered special to these cows. (More on the corn in a minute) I kept chowing down until one of the fine patrons leaned over and said, "Sonny, you are really putting a damper on this Tinder date." So I told the groovy grandpa sorry for ruining the mood and calmed myself into a slow, and quiet burger eating pattern. Once I finished the delightful burger, I turned my sights to my side dish, beautiful....tempting...awe inspiring....Corn Nuggets. These Corn Nuggets are made from the Corn Palace's finest corn. I promise you that the Corn Queen herself, yeah, I know her #HumbleBrag, bequeathed this corn upon the Murdo Drive-In. The fine people of Murdo have not let the queen down even one bit. Each of these Corn Nuggets leave you wanting more. I kept trying to be quiet (for Lloyd and Mildred's romantic mid afternoon date) but I kept finding myself finishing a bag of nuggets and yelling out for more. Turns out I nearly ran the town outta corn...I doubt I will be allowed back in Murdo, but if you have normal human being restraint, or just want to go on a date, get yourself to Murdo Drive-In and thank me (and the Corn Queen) later. My wife says the burger was corn-fed, just the way it oughta be. read more

Unfortunately stuck in a town with very little options. I was up for trying an old style drive in, but the food was terrible. The fries were bland, mac and cheese bites were balls of old nacho cheese, very thick and not in a good way. The nugget meat was not good at all, mushy--very hard to tell if it was chicken and under fried with a doughy layer around it. read more

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the food was amazing! The fries were cooked to perfection and the serving size was huge! We got the cheeseburger and a BLT and they were both delicious! read more

The super nacho potato rounds are amazing! Add the lettuce and it's practically a salad lol. Excellent quality food, cute and clean little restaurant, and outstanding service. We will definitely return! read more

My husband, traveling to Pierre South Dakota for a fishing trip when he stopped for dinner at 9:25 at the Circle E. Even though they close at 9:30, they promptly asked him what he would like. Per my husband, they served him enough food for two people, with left overs for another meal. He had the burrito which was stuffed to the max and of excellent flavor. He also ordered French fries (not sure why) which he claimed, again, was enough to feed two people. Thank you for feeding my travel weary husband. read more

My husband got a cheeseburger, fries, and a shake. He was smarter than me. Burger was good. Quality of meat yummy. Fries were uniquely cut. Sauce needed maybe. Small shake just right. But tell me this. Please. Google "Pizza Burger" What pops up? Maybe a burger and pepperoni? Cheese? Does a country fried steak pop up? No The pizza burger was a country fried steak. Please change the menu item to what it is and tell your crew to explain it better, I guess. I asked if it was right, and they said that's the Pizza Burger...ok. My fault for trying something new I guess. Cute random place in the middle of nowhere though. read more

If you're cruising down I90 West River South Dakota, get food here! Even if you're only a tiny bit hungry, you deserve this experience. The very best burgers! I'm not exaggerating. "Just a plain hamburger" is selling it short. A burger, bun, and pickles with a bit of ketchup is absolutely satisfying. I'm going to plan my trips across the state so I can stop here for my meal. read more

I had the bacon cheeseburger and added grilled mushrooms. It was one of the best burgers I've ever had and then had an awesome butterscotch shake to go. The owners (who were both working there) said the beef was from their own ranch! Plus everything was very clean and immaculate including the bathrooms. You can really tell that they care for the place and their customers. read more

It was best hamburger & I love it & I m travel all states for work so I m curious try this for bacon cheese hamburger& it was sooo good ever I had! read more

What a gem! Stopped here on the way home from our trip and so glad we came across this place! FANTASTIC grass-fed burgers and the best fries, shakes, and onion rings with very generous portions! Also saw great looking chicken sandwich on someone else's plate with tots! Gluten free buns! Cooked to perfection. Mmmmm!!! The owner came out and talked with us for a bit--so sweet and kind. Wish this place was closer to home so we could visit more often. Definitely don't miss this place if you have a hankerin for a great burger. We are dropping in every time we travel this way. read more

Fast friendly service. BLT and cheese burger were both great. Onion rings and fries were very good as well. Highly recommend.

We have stopped at Circle E over the years when passing through South Dakota. We never tried their burger; then about a month ago I read that they were voted best burger in SD. Tried one today, boy have we been missing out! Juicy burger, very fresh meat & toppings! Owner said they source meat locally, you can tell! All of their food is great and we will keep working our way through the menu, but the burger will be hard to pass up. This place is very clean, staff was cleaning when not cooking! Friendly staff! Way better than the tourist trap restaurants in SD! read more

Hubs and I visited Murdo Drive In based on Connor's review. We were in town an HAD to try it. We were not disappointed in the least, well except we did not find Mildred and Lloyd (yes, we asked) Mary, the owner or manager came out to talk to us. I shared with her how we heard about Murdo Drive In and read her the review that led us there. She loved it! Hubs had the Special... An Italian Burger, a Burger that had to be to die for because I barely got a picture of it before it was gone. We ordered Potato Rounds before remembering to try the corn nuggets... (Hubs went back up to the register to order those goodies) The Potato Rounds are similar to tater tots only flat rounds and much tastier. I had the Locally grown Burger (delicious) and after hubs nabbed a few corn nuggets, he was cut off, they were mine.... Those there were some heavenly nuggets of corn. They were melt in your mouth sweet morsels of delight. I had to have more. Mary, bless her, brought us out another batch, along with a bonus, "her macaroni and cheese bites", which were very yummy but not near as decadent as her corn nuggets - hubs only got 2 from the second batch, they were mine. With the friendly staff, and the locals (one of whom we thought might be Lloyd because he asked us if we found the drive in from the internet - he wasn't Lloyd, we asked) to the lady of the couple sitting at the table next to us who agreed with me that Hubs could not have my corn nuggets, Murdo Drive In is a diamond in the rough that you won't want to miss! read more

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This place is AWESOME!!! Food was mouthwatering, shakes are TO DIE FOR, and staff was BEYOND TOP-NOTCH!!! The girls at the counter answered my questions with giggles and smiles on their faces. EXCELLENT atmosphere too!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Y'all made this Texas girl feel right at home!!! THANK YOU!!!! read more

Excellent place for a quick stop off the highway. The Hawaiian chicken and bacon chicken sandwiches were excellent. Others stopping through loved the burgers. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Definitely worth the stop. read more

They have the best corn dogs and onion rings I've ever had! The service was excellent.

Quick stop for fuel next store as we were passing through. Took a chance and walked over. Burger, shake and Cyclone were amazing. Very friendly staff as well. read more

Yeah boy! You see dem locals?? No? That's because they're all at Murdo Drive In! This place is definitely a diamond in the rough, no Aladdin! Nice owners, solid food selection, delicious burgers and shakes! 6oz burger stuffed my belly and was on the higher end of quality! I forgot to order milk for the little one. I went to the counter to purchase and the owner gave it to me for free! That's when you know you're at a small town, non-chain restaurant. I would easily stop here again if passing through town! Damn, I can taste that grass fed juicy cheeseburger in my mouth right now! read more

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Unbelievably wonderful! Real meat! Super thick very flavorful! Lots to choose from if you're not a burger person. Tacos, pizza, chicken sandwiches. All before pandemic prices. It's just a wow! read more

Circle E Drive In - a hamburger with cheese and bacon - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

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High quality large burger was $7.50, and what appear to be homemade cheese curds were delicious. You can choose grass fed burger too. We are so glad we found this place and plan to stop on our future travels to try the pizza burger corn nuggets, funnel fries, and ice cream. The place was very clean and so were the restrooms. Really nice stop. read more

Great little stop in a small town!! They were super kind and the food was soooo good!

This place is delicious! The owners raise the beef themselves! If you are on your way through & need a quick meal to sustain you, they are just off the interstate. Great outdoor seating. The burger & cheese curds were amazing! The staff could not be a stitch nicer. Free pup cups for the dogs! read more

Closed until further notice. We went by, sign says Closed. then called. The recording says closed until further notice.

What a wonderful place to stop! Impeccably clean, delicious food, and excellent, friendly service. The cheese curds were so good. We were delighted to find a gluten free bun for one member of our family. read more

Great stop! Large flavorful burgers. Very nice service with a smile. Recommended stop along your journey.

Exceeded my expectations for a quick lunch while driving across South Dakota. My milkshake was perfect, hot wings delicious, it was my first time trying broasted potatoes. Yummy!! My husband loved his cheeseburger with the home raised beef. The restaurant was spotless clean and entire staff friendly. I will look forward to stopping here the next time I drive through SD. read more