This restaurant was one I found during a trip to Rapid City, SD and through YELP, so shout out to…read moreYELP. This is very much a diner style restaurant in the very best sense of the word, "DINER." The night I dined here, it was somewhat after the usual dinner rush, so the crowds were gone and the hostess led me to a corner booth near the back of the restaurant and handed me a menu. Like many diners you may have eaten at, the menu at COLONIAL HOUSE is huge. As I get older, huge menus are becoming more intimidating because they offer a large volume of selections that you have to choose from while a server is waiting (sometimes not all that patiently). That having been said, there is enough variety on the menu here that if you can't find something you'd like, you are probably a very picky eater. One surprise and also an intimidating one was the humongous portions that are delivered when your plate arrives. I knew immediately that I would not be able to finish the meal and resolved not to try and ask for a take-out box once I ate what I could finish. My dinner (what I managed to eat was excellent) and the server had no problem providing me with a take-out box. The food kept well in my hotel's room fridge and reheated well the next day for lunch. The baked products at COLONIAL HOUSE were a feast for the eyes and I ordered a piece of strawberry shortcake to take with me back to my hotel. Mouthwatering delight! If you are visiting Rapid City and want to completely SKIP over the far too numerous chain restaurants in the area and get far better food brought to you by servers who actually seem to like their jobs and the reputation of their employer, look no further than COLONIAL HOUSE. Just make sure you come with a completely empty stomach and a big appetite.

We went for dinner and we were not the most impressed with what we got. We ordered their prime rib…read moredip, country fried steak, and the pot roast. The dip was soggy and the steak was super greasy. It tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in awhile. The pot roast was the best meal! I gave it a 4 star because their pie and pumpkin torte were INCREDIBLE! They are a place known for their baked goods and it shows. Go for dessert or breakfast. The service wasn't impressive, but everyone has off days so we will let that slide. Go for the baked goods!!

Ron's was a fantastic find during our trip through Rapid City. We discovered it on Yelp and decided…read moreto give it a try based on the excellent reviews--and they were spot on. The staff was welcoming and attentive, and the food was delicious. If you're looking for a great local restaurant with friendly service and quality food, Ron's is definitely worth a visit

I had plenty of food, but the pancakes were only "okay" - a bit dry. Also needed real maple syrup-…read morenot sure what it was... The place was very nice, complete with fun Antique Lunch boxes, and other novelties. The service was good and the staff friendly!

Went three times during our four day visit to Rapid City for a wedding. The food is absolutely…read moreincredible. The fried chicken is the best we've had and we've had fried chicken all over the country. The salad bar and the bean and ham soup was absolutely delicious. I would not order the hot turkey sandwich again. It is not real turkey. It's just lunch meat, but everything else was absolutely fabulous. The waitresses are so friendly and everyone is great. The banana cream pie was to die for.

We were late and had to eat breakfast and get going quick. We asked when we arrived if they could…read moreexpedite things, and they delivered. The corned beef hash was delicious and they kept coming around to refill coffee. Great service! We will see you often during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Service was just ok from a server who didn't seem to want to be there that much, but the food was…read morevery good. Both the onion rings and the sweet potato tots served with the burgers were excellent. The burgers are large and juicy. I'll be going back again soon.

I'm always a bit reticent to try in-hotel restaurants, but the Gold Bison's food was spot-on. The…read morebison short-ribs were a real treat for a visitor who rarely sees bison on our hometown menus. The wine selection was mediocre, but my Malbec was satisfactory. You are sitting in a large atrium beneath 10 floors of Doubletree suites. It was a relaxing dinner with attentive service at reasonable prices.

If you're looking to upscale a visit in Rapid City, SD, and you're adventurous with your food,…read moreTally's is happy to oblige. While their menu has plenty of safe, delicious options - you can select how many courses you'd like and the chef will choose what you receive. After getting some bread with melted brown butter - both were divine - I tried the Big Shrimpin with Bacon lentil soup. The soup was hearty and flavorful and the dish was complex in flavors and wonderful in textures with grits, collards and more. The service was friendly and frequent. You have a choice of dining inside or out. You won't leave hungry or disappointed and you'll be back.

A comforting vibe that hits as soon as you walk into Tally's. Kind of a friendly familiarity as the…read morehost and bartender greet you. It's like the small town, Italian restaurant version of cheers. The food itself was decent. I had the egg roll as a starter while I waited for the dinner menu to become available at 5:00 pm. Then I had the bolognese as an entree. Definitely worth checking out if you're in rapid city and looking for a bite to eat or brew on the go.

We had another great experience at Sear! We went for lunch and were able to order some steaks off…read morethe dinner menu, while one of our guests had a fabulous burger. Steaks were cooked perfection and the onion rings we started with the were delightful - crispy yet tender with a couple of excellent dipping sauces. Cocktails were great! Service was excellent, and the ambience was upscale casual. GO - we love Sear!

Ooh, it's not often that I disagree with Yelp ratings, but something weird is going on with Sear…read more We were promptly seated (even though we were 5 minutes late for our reservation), in a half-filled dining area at 6:30 pm on a Wednesday. Our waiter promptly dropped off menus, but after my wife was undecided on what to order, he left and we didn't see him again for 15 minutes. He was a nice guy, but the staffing level was inadequate for the light traffic. When it came time to order our meals, we were informed that they didn't have their regular carrot or French onion soups, as well as two entrees. As we ordered, he informed us of a 3rd entree that was unavailable. After we ordered, his manager returned to inform us that two of the entrees we had ordered weren't available! I (sulkily) ordered the salmon and a house salad. Now, the house salad is a big bowl of iceberg lettuce with a few radishes, cherry tomatoes and onions. My wife didn't even bother to taste it, and I only ate a third of it. Our entrees were well prepared and nicely presented, but our waiter wasn't able to find his way back to refresh our drinks. After an elongated, two-hour dinner, I was left thoroughly unimpressed. There is something going on here, and my guess is that they are struggling to find staff, pay their suppliers, and maintain quality. I certainly didn't share the experience of other recent reviewers. My suggestion is that you wait for a handful of positive reviews before visiting.

Great service and sirloin flavor awesome. Brandon was fun…read moretoo! Perfect place to go to after seeing the Badlands. Kelley

We came here while visiting Rapid City as their menu looked good! We thought about sitting outside…read moreas it was a lovely evening, but there were other people waiting for tables to be cleaned outside. We went inside and while there were tables available, many were still dirty and stayed that way during the duration of our meal. Not a great look for the restaurant. We started the fancy fried pickles and chislic. The fried pickles were different with the prosciutto and mozzarella cheese, but we still enjoyed them. The chislic was tough/chewy and not as good as Thirsty's next door. My husband and I split the buffalo meatloaf. The meatloaf was dry, but I enjoyed the overall flavor. Overall, I was not impressed with this restaurant and was disappointed with service and how the meals were cooked at Murphy's. We just had better food during our trip, so it's hard to recommend this one.

I had seen very good reviews about this place, I couldn't understand what could be so special about…read moreit. I have to say they make a very delicious flatbread pizza. The sauce really made the difference. It's excellent. A nice selection of vegetables as well. Dining choices seem to be pretty limited later in Rapid City, so this place serves food a little later. Sharing one really hit the spot for a little bit later bite.

After a very hot day of hiking Badlands National Park, we decided to recuperate with some pizza and…read morebeer. This bar/restaurant had a classic bar feel. The joint was full on this Sunday night at dinnertime. We ordered the pineapple/ham and Carnivore flatbread pizzas. I was disappointed with the crust. Didn't stand out with flavor. Should've cooked longer? The BLT lacked toppings. Skimpy. Lots of beer to chose from. So that was fun. Tried some local SD offerings. Would probably look for a different pizza house next time.

Great service, we sat at the bar and really enjoyed the food and cocktails! Recommend!read more

They Need to update their address to the correct one. My fam and I went to find this place and…read moreturns out that we went to their old location, when they actually changed it to be inside a hotel.

We were driving though and needed something light for lunch and looked online and this place looked…read morepromising Wow! Cute little shop and great staff. Part of the fun of traveling is the people you meet. Hannah was amazing! We got salads, a sandwich and pastries . The salads were fresh and delicious. The lemon blueberry scone was delicious and we got another one and an apricot pop tart. The pop tart was amazing. You hardly ever see apricot as a choice If we were passing through again I would definitely stop. I recommended it to several people we met

What an excellent little breakfast spot in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota!…read more We went early one morning on our way to do some business in Rapid and we found tons of street parking right in front. The place was fairly quiet, so we got right up to the counter and placed our order for a apricot "pop tart" pastry, an Elvis waffle, and a turkey avocado sandwich with a coffee & an Americano. Service was congenial and swift. Seating is rustic and hip (they have an adorable Volkswagen van inside the cafe) and lots of nice seating. The coffees were great and the petite apricot "pop tart" was super tasty. My turkey sandwich was fresh with high quality turkey breast (looked like it was shaved off a breast of a big roasted turkey, not traditional cold cut pressed turkey) and delicious fresh ingredients (fresh avocado, sprouts, beautiful bread), but my husband's waffle stole the show! Smothered in peanut butter with sliced bananas, chocolate chips, and whipped cream, that was on top of a perfectly executed Belgian waffle - I kept stealing bites! It was absolutely delicious!! Looking forward to returning and trying something new (if I can keep myself from ordering the Elvis waffle or that delicious turkey avocado sandwich again!) ;)