Run to this restaurant!! Small dining area so go early or reserve a table. Phenomenal service!!…read moreBritt was amazing along with the entire staff... truly authentic people that care about your experience and dinner choices. I honestly can't say enough... we felt like family. We were able to meet the chef/owner, who even discussed where the proteins are sourced and gave me a secret tip on the potatoes that I will be sure to try. Here for family vacay, so happy we found this place... most likely going back to try the risotto. And... say yes to the lobster buns!!!

Skogen is truly a hidden gem in Custer, and reservations are an absolute must! For a special…read moreoccasion, I highly recommend the chef's table. We were visiting from North Carolina and celebrating our anniversary, and the entire experience made the evening incredibly memorable. From the moment we arrived, the host team was warm and welcoming. Although we were about 15 minutes early, our table was already prepared--a small detail that showed genuine care and attention. Our wonderful server, Teagahn, was full of smiles and positive energy. She took exceptional care of us throughout the evening and made us feel completely at home. The food was spectacular and far exceeded our expectations. We've experienced everything from hole-in-the-wall gems to high-end restaurants such as Michael Mina, and Skogen ranks very high on our list--honestly, even better than Hell's Kitchen. Every plate placed in front of us was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The lobster salad and lobster bun were delightful starters. Our swordfish and filet were cooked perfectly, with balanced flavors and well-proportioned servings. What elevated the experience even further was watching Skogen's remarkably talented young kitchen team--mostly in their late teens and early twenties--handle a very busy dinner service like seasoned professionals. They were focused and polished, yet still friendly and personable. A special shoutout to Dominic, Teagahn, Rosalinda, Lance, and Joseph, the executive chef and owner. The combination of amazing food, genuine hospitality, and an outstanding team made our anniversary dinner one we will not forget. Our entire experience at Skogen was exceptional. It is highly recommended and absolutely worth planning your visit around!

This is a must-try while in Hot Springs. Service is counter (order at the bar) and they bring the…read morefood to your table. A great selection of beers and hard kombucha, wine and more. From the ambiance (modern chic meets rustic charming, perfect lighting, lovely room flow) with nice jazzy music playing in the background - to the food (lovely selections [elk medallions, flatbread pizza fresh salads); we truly enjoyed our experience at the Mercantile! Definitely go check them out!

Second-best bison burger in Hot Springs... but much faster delivery! OK so that's not a truly fair…read morestatement. They do have THE #1 best bison-elk burger in Hot Springs. (But if you're looking for only bison, don't have any kids with you and willing to wait a hot minute, check out my review for Buffalo Dreamer.) If you do have kids with you, are willing to work your way around the crazy construction, or just want to try the coolest tap room around in addition to a bite to eat, the Mercantile & Taproom is your place! Firstly, I went there for the kombucha. It did not disappoint! Ask for the kombucha flight... it was incredible! Second, we each had the bison-elk burger and the cranberry stuff on it was... Oh. My. Word. I can't say what my tastebuds were doing to the food in my mouth and keep this review PG. The gluten-free bison/elk burger could have featured a GF bun, but I just wasn't feeling the extra bread so I got it without. The cheese sauce on top was just oh-so creamy delightful. And while broccoli salad may sound weird, it was actually freaking delish! The only issue I had with the burger was since I didn't get a bun to soak up all the juices, they disintegrated the paper lining in the basket. Pretty sure I ate a little extra fiber. Hubs got a non-alcoholic Margherita (although they can make it fully loaded if you wish), the bison-elk burger with all its gluteny-bun goodness, and the soup of the day, which he said was easily hands-down the best soup he's every had in a restaurant. (That's high praise considering the potato soup experience we had in Knoxville!) If you're in Hot Springs, passing through, or just want somewhere awesome to eat dinner, go here. Go early, as other reviewers have noted they may run out of ingredients. That tends to happen when a restaurant makes everything from fresh ingredients.

Had the Omelette with bacon, ham, tomatoes and mushroom, also French toast and pancake…read more The Omelette was really good. Very generous on the ham and bacon. The ham tasted like cooked in brown sugar and honey which complemented the more savory slightly salty bacon bits. The bacon had a drier texture and more like crumbles vs chopped bacon pieces but worked well with the other ingredients. Mushroom was grilled and added an earthy flavor which balanced the heavier meat ingredients. The side of potatoes was really good, too. It was cut in cubes, lightly coated with some kind of starch and fried. The coating has the flavor of seasoned curly fries. Lightly crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. I chose rye from the bread options. The french toast was also yummy; cinnamonny and eggy flavor but without being overly soaked in custard nor soggy. This was a side order for additional cost. The pancakes tasted like it had sweet cream and had a nutty hint of flavor. More dense than fluffy but was good. Reasonable prices for the quality and amount of the food. Staff were nice and friendly. Great ambiance, too. The restaurant has a very cozy homey feel with the country style decor. Windows wrapped around most of the dining area. Plenty of parking. Highly recommend if you're around Keystone South Dakota or nearby area.

Breakfast rocks and the chicken fried steak Beautiful…read morerustic cabin charm Will only stop here now!!

Always the best of the best. Great cooking classes. Love the variety of products. Staff leaves a…read morelittle to be desired.

This is a darling little kitchen shop with so many things to see. Perfect if you were looking for a…read moregift for that special someone, or looking to gift yourself! The staff is always so very helpful, and the choices are endless! You can even order coffee at their coffee bar while you are shopping.

Came in for the endless wings Thursday deal. The sauces for the wings were all delicious but the…read moremeat was super salty. I had multiple pieces that I couldn't force down. Otherwise great experience, server was 10/10.

The service was fast and the chips and fish were excellent enough to feed two people for that…read moreprice. We had onion rings instead of fries. They were excellent. I'd have to say it was better than any other place in Rapid City we've ever been to.

Wonderful dining experience. Excellent steak. Great walleye. Outstanding and attentive service…read more Wonderful cocktails and wine service. Made for a nice dinner on the road after a long day of travel.

We chose Dakota Steakhouse because of its reputation and were excited to introduce our family…read morefriends--who are Natives from the area and had never dined there before--to what we hoped would be a memorable dinner. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had. The evening started with a confusing interaction with the hostess, who walked away from us and then acted as though she had already told us to follow her. Our server, Sig, made things worse. We were a party of six, including our family friend's mother, who has ALS, and his attitude was abrasive, argumentative, and anything but welcoming. When my wife ordered the roasted chicken, he responded, "You ordered the worst thing on the menu." That's simply not how guests should be treated. I ordered the $72 Tatanka Filet, medium, but it arrived well done. When I pointed it out, the explanation I received was that "toward the end of the night the grill is hot." At that price, I expected an apology and an offer to correct it, not an excuse. Even at the end of the meal, the service remained poor. When we asked for to-go boxes, Sig reached across the table and passed them directly in front of our faces instead of handing them to us courteously. Everyone can have an off night, but what disappointed us most was that no one acknowledged the issues or attempted to make things right. For a restaurant with Dakota Steakhouse's reputation and prices, we expected excellent hospitality. Instead, we left feeling unwelcome and disappointed. Unfortunately, we would not return or recommend it based on this experience.

We went and was greatly surprised by the special offer had more food than we could eat for 10$…read more It was hot , fresh and the service was great

Average food, BELOW AVERAGE server, but they still have a pretty great salad bar…read more This location in Rapid City, SD, is a prime example of why RUBY TUESDAY as a chain has closed so many restaurants over the last decade or so. Understaffed, in need of refurbishment and upgraded carpeting and furniture and when staff is present, they spend too much time chatting with each other, keeping their faces glued to their phones and inattentive to customer needs. On the night I ate at this location, I arrived at approximately 8 PM and the restaurant and bar areas were DEAD! While I was seated quickly by the hostess, it took a while for my server to arrive at my table to take my order. I added the salad bar to my meal and asked the server to wait till I'd finished my salad BEFORE bringing out my entree. She did not. After I ate my entree, I had to hunt my server down to get my check, This last part was annoying and I decided to not leave my usual 20% tip and instead, left 15%. I may or may not eat this RUBY TUESDAY location again when I am next in Rapid City. It's OK if nothing else is open, but it won't be anywhere near my first choice.