We were staying two nights nearby and went to the Wagon Wheel for dinner the first night. The food…read morewas great and the service was exceptional so we went back the second night. Everything was just as good the second time. We highly recommend!

Had landed in Rapid City that morning and the Badlands was the planned destination for the…read moreafternoon. Staff was friendly, and the burgers were good. I ordered a Coke, and they just hand you a cold can. They did bring me a cup with ice when I asked but in a sit down restaurant it was a little weird to me. Not the most polished place but not many options in the area. It hit the spot and gave us a good start to the afternoon.

Deviled eggs, Mac & cheese, steak fries, sliders,, and the Salty Heifer burger! Everything was…read moregreat! My husband LOVES a good burger, and he gets angry at a BAD burger. He said the Salty Heifer was "a damn good burger" and "one of the best" and that's high praise "even though it was overcooked!" Yes... The burgers were all cooked more than we asked, so don't be afraid to order them less cooked than you like. We asked for medium, specifically saying they should be pink. There was no pink. They were all medium well. If they had been served at the requested temp... I can't even imagine... we might have bought a home in Wall tonight. We are from WAAAAAY out of town, so we were shocked to see THC cocktails on the drink menu! Never have I ever...

Ate here twice on our Badlands trip in November (Thanksgiving weekend when the town is like…read morebasically shut down)! The first night we tried the Buffalo Ravioli Bolognese & a steak with "seasonal veggies" (multi-colored-carrots). My Bolognese was good, but a little too much flavor on the meat sauce overwhelmed the ravioli. The Carrots with the steak were undercooked with no flavor. They really like Basalmic! its on the salads, veggie drizzle, coated the meatloaf - thinking in the bolognese too based on the flavor profile. 2nd day we got the buffalo meatloaf to share - my dad kept going on and on telling everyone how that's the best meatloaf he's ever had. It came with the carrots again & broccoli, plus mash potatoes. The Wedge Salad - probably the BEST I've ever had! We got it both nights! Now we are addicted to ordering them every time we have dinner together. I also tried the Huckleberry margarita (they were out of blackberries to make the Blackberries & Cream but I really wanted to try that too). It was sweet but unique. The ambience & decor was very attractive and part of what made us pick this restaurant first in our 3 night stay. It's on the corner down the road from Wall Drug. Beautiful white stone shopping strip. Had a gorgeous Holiday decor to it - Big tree in the front door and a few small ones. Brown leather chairs & hightop, Edison lighting everywhere, Cobblestone at the bar....Rustic and chic.

In town for business. Came here on a Sunday night on recommendation of Hansen Cabins (which is a…read moregreat place to stay!) They had Shiner Bock, which made my Texas heart happy. Started with a side salad. The blue cheese dressing was full of chunks of blue cheese and perfect. I'm picky on that! They didn't just use iceberg lettuce but a mix of other lettuces. I like that a lot. Whiskey tips in a sauce that was great. As promised, there was a kick. Side of beans ands they were cooked to the right al dente. Just the right spices. I felt like the portions were generous. I think two people could split that order. I would have taken leftovers but was on an expense account and wanted to try another place my second night! Not many people in town. I'm sure it's crazy in summer!

Pros: Delicious, well-cooked food…read more Polite, friendly server. Cons: None that I could see. We had a nice experience here. On a not-too-busy evening, we had a server who was polite, kept to himself a bit, gave us advice on the menu items, and brought our food promptly. The bison burger was, like a lot of other South Dakota food, very delicious, cooked extremely well. Fries were not greasy with a light crispiness. Chicken tenders were also very good, nothing dry, light batter, very nice flavor. It's unfortunate some of the other reviewers had a poor experience. From our perspective, we would definitely want to come back here again.

awesome place. Can't recommend it enough!!!!!! Best bar in town!!!…read moreEasily five stars! Great service

Come here for the Everclear shots they keep on the bar top! I stopped by while visiting some family…read moresince there are literally zero places to buy tonic water anywhere close. They hooked up a six pack of tonic water, a six pack of beer and a small bottle of Jack for a reasonable price, and I had an apple pie shot for the road. It comes with some whipped cream and cinnamon, and tastes just like the real thing. Inside it's got a pool table and darts as well, and seems like a real local divey bar kinnda place, perfect if you want to chill in some dim lights with a drink!

tl;dr the food menu is equal parts fun and flavorful, while the extensive draught list will appeal…read moreto weekend warriors and beer snobs alike Across my National Parks travels, I've found bars and breweries to be the safest of bets for reasonable dining in the middle of nowhere. In Rapid City, one of the most popular spots is Independent Ale House in the quaint downtown area. This taproom boasts an extensive list of local and international brews, paired with a cheeky lineup of slightly elevated pub fare. Independent doesn't particularly pop against the well-manicured brick buildings downtown, but it's one of the few spots with steady foot traffic. Warm accent lights dimly light the interior. The exposed-brick walls are decorated with an eclectic assortment of brewery-branded neon signs and antique tchotchkes. Wooden tables flank both sides of the entrance ramp, while upholstered booths are hidden in the back. A human-height blackboard above the bar is chalked with countless color-coded rows of available beers. Contemporary music is drowned out by chatter. My group visited on a weekend for an early dinner, and we had no trouble securing a booth. For brews, I loved my Lost Cabin Lord Grizzly Scotch ale, while my partner enjoyed her Cohort Cranberry Hibiscus mead. Beyond the drinks, I was pleasantly surprised by the pizzas. The oval-shaped pies were about the size of a menu. The thin, chewy crust was more akin to flatbread, but it never felt cheap or fast-food-y. The toppings were pressed close to the edges, and each pie was cut into 8 two-bite slices. Our consensus favorite was the recommended Bob's Popper pizza, a bacon-ranch pie that added a few unorthodox ingredients: cream cheese and raspberry preserves. Put simply, the components just worked. The 3 Little Pigs pizza was no slouch either. The rich combination of meats infused a flavorful savoriness but never felt overwhelmingly greasy. The Dub's Thai pizza combined an ambitious array of ingredients (from peanut sauce to sliced coconut), with an overarching flavor of the cinnamon- and cumin/forward garam masala spice blend. The resulting pie was more fun than forgettable, even if I would try another variety over this one next time. House hot sauces and other dips on the side infused new flavors into any untopped crusts. Beyond pizza, the special Sweet & Salty High Salad (topped with pretzels and popcorn for texture) was an inoffensively playful take on a spinach-and-goat cheese salad. The service was efficient, if not somewhat absentminded -- our server didn't bring water until after food was served, and she nearly forgot one of our items. The pizza was a tad expensive (at $15 for some varieties), but Independent otherwise delivered my most enjoyable and well-rounded meal across the Dakotas.

I really liked the selection of beers on tap. It's got a flatbread type of pizza and the toppings…read moreare inventive. We tried the ham, pickle and cream cheese. Wowza- it was an awesome combo! Bring your ID- they card even if you look 80.

Love Murphys! The best fried pickles in town! Atmosphere…read moreis Great and the service is phenomenal!

Great service at bar and table. The place was pretty much empty inside but the outside area was…read moremore crowded. Great outdoor area, large bar inside as well. Bison meatloaf was incredible. Steak was flavorful as well. Fish and chips were plentiful and very good with great texture. Drinks good as well.

The drinks were AMAZING, and the atmosphere was excellent. The service was great, and we thoroughly…read moreenjoyed our evening there.

I never in my life thought I'd find myself in South Dakota, but the fact that I did is a story for…read moreanother day. I'd searched for months for things to fill up my week, and with speakeasies on my radar this place was a MUST! I don't know if downtown Rapid City is usually jumpin' but it was pretty dead the night I went in July. This was fine for me as a first-timer. The drinks and atmosphere were great! The food... not so much. The lamb didn't have much seasoning or char. Make sure to follow the instructions and get your password before the evening begins. I'll definitely make it a point to come back next time I'm in town.

Great pizza with thick crust, very filling. Great drinks! Love all the mead and cider options!! The…read morestrawberry beer was definitely the best though.

Huge. Gigantic. Enormous tap list! Great service. Cold beer. And this was by far the BEST taco…read morepizza I have had in years. I flashed back to the sheer joy of taco pizza in Bozeman, Montana in the late 1980's. But, this was an even tastier, more refined version. Garlic cheese blend, black olives, jalapeños, ground beef, tomato, onion, cheddar ... baked and topped with tortilla chips, lettuce, and salsa. It all came together in a south of the border pizza experience. So good, so enjoyable.

The Monday prime rib was truly exceptional! Perfect do on the prime rib. Nice large salad and a…read moreperfectly prepared baked potato. Don't forget the horseradish. And at only $20, a great deal.

Love this place! The management and bar staff are so kind! I have noticed, you have, and should be…read morekind to them to earn their respect. But anyone who has worked in serving or customer service at all should now that. Being respectful should be a priority! But anyways, wouldn't want to go to any other bar. Especially in Rapid City!

Service used to be better. I've had one server 3 times, all times my order was incorrect, all 3…read moretimes he smelled like skunkweed.

While staying in Rapid City, SD, we wanted to try some classic SD foods, and the top result that…read morecame up was chislic. We specifically came to this bar to try their chislic, and it honestly wasn't bad! Personally, I'm not a huge fan of fried meats, but I'm glad this spot had the meat lightly fried and also was not salted too much. It came with about 9 pieces, and when ordering, I was asked about how well I wanted the meat cooked. Their appetizer also comes garnished with green onions, and there is also a sauce (not sure exactly what it was made of), but the chislic itself had enough taste on its own. For a Monday night, there were about 10-20 people inside watching football or having a drink, with plenty of seating and a relaxed vibe for someone who wants to come in for a drink.