I don't write many reviews and had to do a google search on how to make a Yelp review, but a recent…read morevisit to JR's Rhodehouse BBQ in the Rapid City area compelled me to share our experience. To set this up, we love TexMex and BBQ foods. We have sampled the best BBQ in Memphis, KC and all of Texas and appreciate great TexMex and BBQ. Central Texas has, in my opinion, the best of both. However, yesterday, we 3 senior couples met at JR's Rhodehouse for the first time to try their BBQ. Being 6 adults, we chose to order "The 1/2 Gout" from the menu, a platter of Brisket, Pork, Turkey, Links, & Ribs plus 2 pints of sides of your choosing, a perfect assortment of the menu items. Wow! Bottom line: It was as good as any BBQ we have ever tasted. I saw the brisket as it came from the smoker - perfectly cooked, very juicy and tender - one of the best ever... The rest of the meats were excellent also. We have found a SD BBQ joint that compares equally well with the best of Memphis, KC and TX - and local to the Rapid City area. We met JR, the owner and his wife - friendly and proud of their accomplishments in the BBQ business. The staff was very friendly, the beer selection was good and cold, and the prices were very fair. All that said, we will be a regular customer and when the BBQ craving pops up, we will gather friends and neighbors and head to JR's Rhodehouse for another great meal. I encourage you to do the same. Thanks, JR and crew for bring the best of Texas BBQ to South Dakota!

Since a bbq place is all about the meat, this place gets five stars. As good of bbq as I've ever…read morehad and also at a pretty good price. You won't be disappointed. My only complaint would be that they don't do French fries or green beans but that's minor. Very friendly staff as well.

I went there for dinner and it's my favorite of all the restaurants we been to during the vacation…read more We were welcomed by the staff and at first to go upstairs for roof but earlier today went to those cave tours with lots of walking and steep stairways so they cleared the tables near the window and nice about it. Given menus and they have nice displays. I had the buffalo burger and fries which was pretty good. Wait wasn't too long, wasn't too busy. Waiter was attentive.

Food is good , but for the prices to get things served on paper plates is tacky. We ordered drinks…read moreappy and entree at same time. Drinks came out ok, then the appy. One bite later the entrees came out. Come on!!! A place that is top dollar should know better. Wife got the street tacos with chicken$18. Buffalo burger $20, Buffalo "fries" $25. I got an old fashioned drink. Came in a glass. Jack and sprite came in a plastic cup.

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.

One of the best meals I've ever had. Visiting from Denver, the staff at Rushmore Candy told us…read moreabout this place so we popped in for lunch. Absolutely stupendous! Great food, friendly staff. Intimate contemporary space with a panoramic view. If you're in town visiting Mount Rushmore or various attractions, I highly recommend popping in for a meal. You won't be disappointed.

Wow, incredible is the only word the describe this place. Every. Single. Item. We had was amazing…read more Twyla (not sure spelling) took care of us and she was amazing. She went above and beyond!! I got the aloha with grilled chicken and a wedge salad. So freaking good - the pineapple sauce on my sandwich was different but the mix of everything was amazing and the chicken might have been the most tender chicken I have ever had. Wedge was good as well! I got the pomegranate mimosa - it was great and not too sweet. I also got the Blake's black Phillips cider and it was so good I asked if they sold it by the can. My fiancé got the salt block burger and he said it was probably the best burger he has ever had. If not it def made top 3! The Cajun fries and ranch were just as good. He got the bone-a-fide freedom beer and he said it was good just kind of average. Now the VIEWS!!! Piece of advice, come at sunset and sit on the patio. It was the best views and scene that I have seen in a very long time! We are on a roadtrip but def going to try and make it back here again before we leave, it was that good! Don't over look this place, they deserve a full 5 stars!!

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.

Good food and great service. We had a pet with us, but the front porch with the hill to one side…read moreand the creek bed on the other was beautiful and peaceful. I definitely recommend the french toast bake.

We found this restaurant tucked away and decided to give it a try. We normally aren't in the area…read morefor breakfast so it gave us a chance to try it for a change. My husband ordered the breakfast burrito and enjoyed it. It comes with a side of hash brown casserole or fruit. The hash brown casserole seems unnecessary since the burrito has hash browns inside. Unfortunately he isnt a fruit eater per se so it remained uneaten. I ordered the full breakfast with all the usual items. The bacon was wonderful, crispy and not total fat so they are ordering quality meats. The sourdough was tasty. The scrambled eggs could have used another minute or two on the heat. The hash browns casserole needed to be cooked on both sides or just cooked a little longer to avoid the feeling of mush and butter. That said, the service was good, the atmosphere is comfortable and clean. I'll go back and now I know to ask for a few adjustments to make the meal more to my liking. They are a friendly crew and very welcoming and happy to serve. They also have several choices of to go items for those that dont have time to wait but want fresh food. I recommend giving Shirleys a try. They're still somewhat new and will still be settling in with changes and adjustments to come but like I said, we'll be back.

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.

Convenient location with a very clean dining room (and restrooms). Spacious and comfortable with a…read morelot of parking. Good salad bar with a variety of fresh offerings. Food was all good and decently priced with large portions. Service was friendly and prompt. Great dessert offerings too.

Service was quick and friendly. Portions were large and the food was good. We did breakfast and the…read moreskillets were a favorite. We also tried the biscuits and gravy. It's a pretty standard diner feel.