Service awesome-friendly & prompt...burger, fries, & onion rings spot on...Support small business and give this place a try. Indoor seating available. read more

Pretty good for its tiny size! The burgers were yummy, and the cheese balls unique. Expect to pay for each individual thing- toppings on burger, side sauce, water, etc. but prices aren't terrible. Lots of sweet options too but we were too full! read more

Disappointing. Must be new owners Apple Maps calls it something else and says it's permanently closed. For my family of four that only ordered TWO ITEMS per person the bill was $44. Again, each person ordered two items, not a "meal" but everyone averaged $11 /person.., WTF!?!? Me: cheeseburger & medium drink Wife: pizza puff & onion rings Daughter: onion rings & small drink Son: chicken fingers & small drink If they had to make the food from scratch, maybe I'd understand, the deep fried onions and a pizza puff and pour thee drinks. Sadly the one item there has to make, my cheeseburger, I had to use packet condiments. They only provided cheese, meat, and bun. NO; lettuce, tomatoes, onion, or any condiments. Overpriced in opinion. read more

Had an excellent burger here. One of the best I've had in a long time. Staff was very pleasant and I enjoyed my short stay at their restaurant. Well worth getting off the highway for a quick bite. read more

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What a yummy burger & ice cream place! Plus the service was top notch! Thank you Circle E Drive In for being so incredibly kind to our messy family of 6! read more

Circle E Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

They are only open for tourist season but if you are driving past Murdo you have to stop. Great food and friendly staff. I will go back I just need to make sure it's during the season. read more

Circle E Drive In - Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

Amazing! High quality food and amazing service! A true hidden treasure! You'll be glad you stopped here.

We will be stopping here again to eat! It's not very well marked, but it's worth finding in Murdo! Such a clean, nice drive-in, with dine in option! We were greeted by the sweetest little guys, who took our order and were so polite! Out food was fresh and delicious! We had burgers and fries which did not disappoint, but I have to mention the Cheese Curds.... OMG... the best I've ever eaten!!!! Gee some. They made many amazing ice cream shakes/malts while we were sitting there but we didn't have room to enjoy one! Next time!!!! Stop here if you're eating in Murdo!!! read more

Exceptional bacon cheeseburger and onion rings. In and shaded outdoor seating, as well as drive thru. Brewed ice tea, water station, crisp service. Highly recommend. We were just passing thru and loved it! read more

We stopped here during our first week of a three month tour of the USA. These were the best burgers we ever ate, the meat was so fresh and the portions were perfect. Onion rings were made to perfection! The staff was friendly even though they were so busy. We enjoyed speaking with the owners also. Absolutely delightful place, at must do if you are in the area. read more

The cheeseburger was out of this world! Would recommend stopping here if you are passing thru.

The staff are very warm and friendly. My grass feed burger was delicious and was served with a huge tomato slice, lettuce and lots of pickles. The fries were just alright and I probably could have done with out. Maybe I was just full from the burger. Save room for the ice cream :) read more

Great quick stop for interstate drivers. Clean and nicely decorated. Food was perfect for hungry travelers. read more

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Delicious hamburgers! The peanut butter milkshake was to die for. We also loved the funnel fries, a more portable take on funnel cakes you would find at the fair. A wonderful restaurant, you should definitely stop by! read more

Stopped here for day three dinner of our trip from Ohio to Mount Rushmore. Their service was great and their food was delicious. I got the bacon cheeseburger and it was wonderful. their fries were better than McDonalds. Onion rings were the best i had in years! wish it was closer to home. read more

Fun place to eat with lots of options! I wasn't that hungry so I just got a $4 pizza pocket since it was the closest thing they had to a pizza puff. It was quite tasty and pretty close to a pizza puff. The pizza burger sounds interesting, too. They also had many options for ice cream, slushes, cyclones and shakes. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

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We overnight in Murdo each spring and fall. Always looking for a nice meal after a long day's drive. This place was great! We had the jalapeño poppers, a grilled cheese, and the Big Al burger. All were excellent. The place is spotless, bright, and cheerful. Staff sweet and friendly. Couldn't have been better! Chris and Eileen read more

Great people and excellent customer service! We arrived ten minutes before opening and they asked us to come and wait inside. The restrooms were very clean. The food was freshly prepared. We had the special, a pork belly burger (local grass/grain finished). The place is family owned and operated. They even hire local high school and college kids. I talked to the owner's father. His daughter has owned the place for twelve years and has constantly kept improving the place. You got to admire the pride and ethics of hard working people that are friendly and genuinely love what they do for others. If you're hungry and tired and passing through Murdo, SD, you have to stop by Murdo Drive-in! read more

Circle E Drive In - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

We were driving back home cross country from Glacier NP to KY. There just isn't a lot between major cities in western States. We were starving after spending the morning hiking in the badlands. Found this place after stopping at multiple other restaurants, walking in and saying NOPE. Small place with seating inside/out and a drive through. Surprisingly varied menu. We had grass fed burgers, fish sandwiches, fries, onion rings, jalapeño poppers, corn nuggets, fried macaroni and ice cream cones. There were only 3 of us. We ate like kings for 55$ Food was great quality. Service was great. You can't find a better place in a town called Murdo. Stop and eat here if you drive by. Even if you just ate at the tourist traps the previous exits. read more

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Murdo's drive in is probably your best bet, heck your only bet when you're stopping for gas in Murdo. The area is practically a ghost town with a population of 609 people. The burgers at Murdo are definitely better than McDonald's, Burger King and any other fast food chain out there. I like that they offer a variety of nugget options. They had Mac and cheese bites, jalapeño bites and even broccoli bites! (Get cha fiber on!!) The food doesn't taste processed or fake at all, you can tell you're eating real food and that it's made by hand. Prices are very reasonable for what you're getting, given the fact that it's real food and it tastes decent too. And for that, I can't complain but be thankful that this place exists. read more

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T'was in the darkest depths of Murdo, I met a Drive-In so fair... For those of you who get the lyrical reference, yes, we were in the middle of nowhere South Dakota, having just completed a sunset tour of the Badlands from west to east, and we needed a meal. Things looked bleak. Mordor bleak. AND, we didn't realize we had crossed over from Mountain Time to Central Standard Time, and NOTHING was open in Murdo for a quick bite to eat, especially as it wasn't 10 after 9pm, it was 10 after 10pm when we got off the interstate. EXCEPT this little drive through that advertised "GREAT FOOD." Never eat at a place that says it has great food, as it is never the case. The Murdo Drive-in is the clear exception, it does have GREAT FOOD, and we were so glad to have stumbled into it. Murdo Drive-In is worth stopping into ANYTIME you are on I-90 going to or from Rapid City or the Badlands or Minuteman Missile. This place has the friendliest darn people, and they make great, tasty fast food with accommodating ease. We arrived, desperate for a meal at 1015pm, on July 3rd. Most of the tables had been cleaned and stacked, and I bet they had started scrubbing the grills down for the night as it was 15 minutes before closing when we walked in. No problem we were told. They made our burger, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, fries and onion rings, let us stay past closing time to eat our meal, and then sent us on our way with ice cream cones on the house. This just doesn't happen in many places anymore. You don't find this kind of warmth, quality fast food and variety at a chain restaurant. Skip McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy's and Subway, and stop here to support a fine local business. You won't be disappointed, in fact you will be THRILLED with the food and the service. read more

Circle E Drive In - Open 11am until 1030pm, and if they as friendly and kind the rest of the day as they are at 1015pm, you can't go wrong. - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

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Stopped in to Murdo for gas and wasn't sure what was to be found for grub on our way to Badlands, but this place is a gem. Quick, friendly, and delicious. The team running this joint does a great job. We loved the veggie burger and especially the very tasty fries. Our kids gobbled down some juicy looking burgers, too. Just a great little spot. read more

We were heading home from a trip out west and searched for a place to eat along the way via Yelp. This restaurant came up, I read the reviews and we decided that we must give it a try. Whole family loved it. Portions were great, prices are very reasonable, there's something for everyone. It's a cute little building decked out in bright orange, blue, and white. You can dine inside or out. The entire staff was welcoming and so polite. Outstanding customer service. We had various bacon cheeseburgers, chicken sandwich, hot dogs, fries, and onion rings that were all delicious. You just have to try ice cream with the rhubarb sauce, the owners mother makes it with their own or local rhubarb and it's to die for! We truly appreciate such wonderful service and food. It's one to put on the map in this cute little town. read more

We veered off I-90 to the Murdo Drive-In based on other Yelp reviews. Very good homemade burgers, delicious corn bites & broccoli bites, very friendly service! Quite satisfying after a LONG day of driving! Bonus: they stay open late! read more

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It's one of those burger/ice cream drive thru places that are very hit or miss.. this one was a miss. We tried a lot of stuff off the menu- a burger, jalapeño poppers, fries, pizza pocket, and a corn dog. Everything was very meh and would bet most of the items, if not all, came frozen and just got heated up. Everything is a fairly decent price- I paid $23 for all our food- but honestly you could find much better food for the same amount. read more

Excellent! So glad we stopped for lunch. Great local restaurant that serves delicious made-to-order burgers, fries, shakes and more. Staff is really friendly. Seems to be a local favorite, so you know it must be great. read more

I was surprised by this place. I thought it would be some cheesy restaurant with a crappy selection and high prices. Actually the prices were decent and food selection and shakes were excellent. This is the best stop in Murdo. read more

Service was slow but the food was really good first time here I also had a chocolate chip cyclone read more

Circle E Drive In - Chocolate chip cyclone - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

Found this little spot by chance and what a blessing in our long trip home. Amazing grass fed beef burgers enjoyed by my husband and daughter. I was pleasantly surprised by an awesome veggie burger! Corn Nuggets were tasty. They even provided a bowl of water for our dog. read more

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Wow that was a huge Banana Split. It was awesome! The only negative thing I can say is I wish they would have told us how big it was, I wouldn't have gotten my ice cream cone, I could have had some of the Banana split. Did I say it was huge? Lol Yummy read more

It's June 4, 2021 - Murdo Drive -in is Open! Glad we checked it out even if it was tagged as Temporarily Closed. We had cheeseburgers and they were very good. They have broasted chicken, tacos, salads and other sandwiches too. Best of all, they have sundaes, shakes, malts & cyclones (like DQ blizzards). The place is clean, including rest rooms. The staff were very friendly. We'll definitely be back. read more

This is the kind of place that reminds me why I love road trips. Lots of local flavor in the food and the people. We enjoyed nachos, taco salad, a great BLT, and of course the ice cream. The location is fun and a nearby neighbor let us stake our dog out in his shade while we ate. They even kept the stuffed turtle my daughter forgot on the table and we were able to rescue it four days later on our way back through. Five stars, perfect! read more

Pleasant little eatery, clean and bright (interior is white and orange). Large variety of shakes, including cinnamon, pineapple, and rhubarb. Note that the rhubarb shakes(recommended by previous reviewers and indeed very good) are NOT listed on the blackboard; you have to ask for them. My husband and I both got a broasted chicken breast ($3.50), onion rings ($3.50), and a large rhubarb shake ($4.95, 22oz). The food came hot and wonderfully crispy from the oven and fryer. The chicken was accompanied by a fork (but mysteriously, not a knife), and this implement was needed to tackle the very hot chicken. I don't regret my chicken, but I'm sorry I didn't get to try the burgers, made from fresh, local, grass-fed beef. read more

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Great variety in the menu! We tried the burgers, the jalapeno poppers, and the funnel fries all VERY GOOD!!! read more

Circle E Drive In - Funnel Fries! - Burgers Near Me - Murdo, South Dakota

This was a pit stop on a cross country road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone. An absolute hidden gem with fresh burgers and fries. Hit the spot. read more

This place is unassuming but the food is fantastic. I had the chicken sandwich and my father had the bacon cheeseburger. The new owners raise the beef themselves at their ranch, and the quality and attention to detail shows. We will be returning on our drive back home. read more

Excellent taste of South Dakota! Had the grass-fed deluxe cheeseburger, probably the best burger we had yet on our trip, after traveling all throughout the black hills! VERY clean and friendly staff! Great job Murdo drive-in! A mix of local people were there too, which adds to the charm. I didn't have any ice cream, but was very impressed with the selection! read more

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It's a great greasy spoon type joint. We both had the bacon cheeseburger with onion rings. The burger was really good but by the time we finished it we were too full for the onion rings. Granted we don't eat too much and we have been eating out all weekend. They were good, we were just too full to finish. Definitely a good place to stop by and grab a quick bite while driving through SD. read more

This isn't really a "drive-in" like you're thinking (Sonic, etc.). Think of the word "drive-in" more like a diner or a cafe and you'll be in the right mindset for visiting this place. Overall, the food was okay, but it's not a place I'd go out of my way to visit again. === THE GOOD === Local Burgers. If you order anything here, get a local burger. They're good. They may not be the best I've ever tasted, but they're still good and worth ordering... and worth the extra couple of dollars. Service. The women working the night we visited were quick to take our order and quick to get our food to us. They also were quick to help with anything we asked about. All around, great employees! === THE BAD === Pretzels. I know it's weird to specifically call out pretzels, but they had a hand-printed sign advertising pretzels and we saw several people with them, so we thought, "Hey, let's order a pretzel!" Don't. Just don't. It's not even close to worth it. If you've never been to a ball park or pretty much anywhere else that has good pretzels and have no idea how good a good pretzel can be, then feel free. Otherwise, don't. They're just... ugh. For Sale. Go to the website and you can't help but notice the ginormous "FOR SALE" writing across the top. I don't know what that means for the food, etc. but a lot of what you're reading here could mean nothing relatively soon. You may want to double-check the menu, website, etc. to make sure you know what you're getting before putting the address in your GPS. read more

It's a quaint family owned drive-in. Kind help, good selection & cheap prices for tasty food! A hot dog, a small unsweet tea, Hawaiian chicken sandwich, an order of onion rings and two small cones for $16.00. If you're rolling by best place to stop! PS:the bathrooms were super clean! read more