The food was outstanding!!! Highly recommend this restaurant. The service by Emily was outstanding!! The restaurant is nice and not loud. I highly recommend you stop in and ask for Emily!! Wish I had taken pictures. Sorry. Enjoy! read more

Very Delicious fresh food super Amazing Service and Really Kind staff. Enjoyable little cafe read more

If you're visiting Mount Rushmore and looking for a place to eat before or after your visit, I can't say enough about the Powder House restaurant. It is a must stop. Service was really good from the time I called to be added to the waitlist to our hostess all the way to our server. The food came out at a reasonable time. Ordered: -Kids spaghetti -Kids cheeseburger and fries -Ribeye- a little chewier but still a great cut. -Prime rib made perfectly very flavorful I was super surprise and highly recommend prime rib if you are a prime rib fan. It comes with two sides which I got to pay extra and ordered the garlic fries. Overall, I highly recommend stopping by here to dine. I have no complaints whatsoever. It was actually the best meal I have had during my visit to this state. When my sister in law recommended this spot, I did not think that I would have enjoyed it as much as I did. Just because there is not much food options in the area and I didn't think that this spot could produce really good food since I am from California and am a foodie. And well Powder House is kinda in the middle of no where. Well, 2 thumbs up from this Yelper. Add this spot to your bookmark and make sure you go! Tips: -Call ahead to be added to their waitlist. -Indoor seating only -Alcohol served here -They have a kids menu -They have their own private parking lot -Credit card accepted -They do charge for splitting plate of eight dollars. -Restroom available. -Very laidback casual atmosphere. read more

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So who wins GF meal of the year on my travel list??? This place!! And we've done three road trips this year, where finding safe food is such a difficult task. When you realize that the new owner is a celiac, and is training all of the staff to attend to allergies, it makes for a very safe environment. There is a GF menu on the back to show which of the meals can be made GF. For our dinner, we ordered the Crab Stuffed Mushrooms as the appy, and the Chicken Alfredo and the Bacon Wrapped Bison Meatloaf as mains. Everything was superb, and when the waitress brought out warmed GF bread from the Goodies GF Bakery in Black Hawk (near Rapid City), we had to ask twice if they were GF! That bakery is owned by the lodge owner, and we chatted with her afterward, purchasing some dinner rolls, hamburger buns, and a cinnamon roll to go!! Such a highlight to a perfect day around the Black Hills country!! P.s. We sat on the patio with a warm fire burning... what a great vibe! read more

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The Powder House Restaurant was great! We were staying in Keystone, South Dakota and decided to stop and give it a try. Our waitress was Emily and she made the night. Her great personality and professionalism was refreshing to say the least. The steak was done perfectly. We all absolutely enjoyed our meals. I have to apologize for the absence of photos. The food looked so yummy we dug in, it was just too good to stop for pictures. read more

Stopped in for breakfast and had a tasty omelette and skillet. Everything was lovely! The place is super cute, cabin like. Service was great and quick. Highly recommend! Pricing was pretty good. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

Absolutely fantastic-- every time!!!! I stop here every time I visit keystone. Everyone is kind and food is top notch!

Accidentally found this place and after trying it once, came back each night of our stay. So, so delicious. Do not pass on the trying the "house" dressing on your salad, it's a sweet Italian vinaigrette. Ended up purchasing two bottles to take home. They are right, the Prime Rib was the best I've ever had, it melts in your mouth (literally). Tried the nightly special, which was calamari pasta with chicken and it was amazing! The next night I switched and had the French dip made with thinly cut prime rib, the Au jus sauce, is amazing! The staff was so welcoming, helpful and on top of their job. The log cabin feel with the history was so enchanting. read more

We ate here in 2024 and again now in 2026. Always a great option on the way to Rushmore. We ate on their patio and had great food and service. read more

My partner found this place and after trying it once we came back each night of our stay. So, so delicious. Do not pass on the trying the "house" dressing on your salad, it's a sweet Italian vinaigrette. I'm not saying we bought two bottles to take home, but we did. They are right, the Prime Rib was the best I've ever had, it melts in your mouth (literally). My partner tried the pasta the first night, he said it was amazing! The next night we switched. I tried the seafood pasta, the one on the specialty area of the menu, so good. He had the French dip made with thinly cut prime rib, the Au jus sauce, is amazing! If you like craft beers go for the Queen Bee, honey beer it's a lovely balanced taste. I'd steer clear of the Twice baked potato, a little dry. I'd also skip the cherry rhubarb crumble, the rhubarb was a little undercooked and stringy. Aside from those two notes everything was delicious. read more

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Great food for a great price. Service was also on top of it. The place is in a valley and has a great log theme

Asked for medium rare prime rib. Got the driest prime rib I have had in awhile. They gave me the end of the roast that's is not medium rare no blood just dry. Definitely not impressed. Ordered crab stuffed mushrooms there were 4 and mostly stuffed with cheese and served cold. Got twice baked potato with an upcharge also not great. Don't think I'd come for prime rib. The only reason I would come is that the staff is very nice. Maybe trying something else would be ok. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Prime rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

Same menu and place as 10 years ago. The breakfast potatoes are gross but they are good read more

Powder House Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

Let me start by saying that the service was OUTSTANDING and I feel badly leaving a negative review, but I think future guests need to know: we left our meal completely confused by the overwhelming positive reviews. Nothing was outstanding; at best, the mozzarella sticks were "fine" and the fries were "good." All of the food could have been improved. The chicken Alfredo was not just bland; it was actually so "off" in flavor and the chicken seemed like it was pre-packaged processed meat. My daughter barely touched it and I agreed with her. The bison burger was rather dry and the only thing saving it was the cheddar and bacon on top. None of the food seemed to be fresh. We've heard ownership recently changed and this might be part of the issue. Hopefully they can figure things out because it has potential and the staff is lovely. read more

Restaurant on site at the motel. Small cabins close to Mount Rushmore. We got both dinner and breakfast while staying there. The mashed potatoes were so good! The country fried steak is one of the best ones my husband's said he's had. Our waitress for dinner could have been better with checking on us. Breakfast came fast but our waitress was good. Feels like a lodge in the dinning area. read more

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Why, oh why is this restaurant in South Dakota, 1500 miles from my home? I guess I'm better off. If it was up the street, I would be broke and my doctor would be yelling at me about all the red meat I was eating. I love game meats and this menu has an entire section devoted to this. First night I had the Elk and Buffalo medallions. Game meat can be dicey to cook because it has no fat at all so if cooked wrong it can be dry. No so here. They were both so tender and juicy. My husband had the ribeye. It was WOW! So tender. We are only here for two nights so we came back and had the quail. Also delicious! And for this quality of food, it was VERY reasonably priced. So sad to leave the state. read more

We ate three meals here; two breakfasts and a dinner. Our servers were all great (Gavin for dinner and two different young women for breakfast). I had a Powder House Skillet, a Country Skillet and Prime Rib with a twice-baked potato. The coffee is good too. read more

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Best place for a hearty breakfast. Never a bad meal or experience here. Every time we come back to the hills, we try to get breakfast here. read more

I should have sent the Powder House Chicken dish back and not eat it. It looked gross and it tasted worse. I'm paying the consequences now. They have enough items in the menu--get rid of this dish! read more

This place is charming and great food! We had dinner here three times this week and today they opened for the season for lunch. We decided to go again! I had a delicious BLT salad. My husband had a "Brotherly Love Burger" with a side of coleslaw. He said it was outstanding. The burger sported Swiss cheese, peppers and mushrooms. The choices in town are largely pizza places, so this place is a gem for real food! Wish we lived closer! read more

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Awful, awful, awful!!! Our burgers elk and buffalo were so over done they were not edible!!! When we came in we were told they could not seat me without my brother!!! I asked why and the woman said she'd have to walk him out to show him where i was!! Really!!! We are people in our 60s and wouldn't be able to find him? The server was nice so that made up for the horrible food and asinine reception at the front desk... do not waste your money when you can eat at Rubys downtown Keystone with much better service and food!!! read more

Breakfast was amazing, good service friendly staff. Also came back for our final diner in Keystone area. They also have cabins to rent , cool place right off the main highway. read more

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An absolutely fabulous choice for dinner! Very friendly service, delicious entrees, and a welcome Black Hills atmosphere! Our party loved the food choices including buffalo medallions, elk medallions, and buffalo stew in a bread bowl! Would hands down return in the future! read more

Excellent pork shank. Excellent bison meatloaf. Prime rib was very good. Service was good, but they never refilled water or ask if we wanted bread. Nice atmosphere. It was good experience. read more

We occasionally go there for dinner. I had the 8 oz. prime rib -- perfect size for me with a baked potato and a salad. All of it was excellent. The service was very good and friendly and professional. It's worth the 1/2-hour drive from our house. Expensive, but competitively priced for similar restaurants. We will definitely go there again if we are in that area and looking for a good place to eat. Definitely recommend. read more

Great place to get breakfast! Lots of options on the menu. I enjoyed a nice sized order of biscuits and gravy. They were good and plenty. Excellent service too! They also have a fantastic gift shop of unique items. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

Great food and service. Prime Rib was perfect. Other items were enjoyed by my wife. Breakfast was great and prices reasonable. Loved it.

The food was really good and the service was pretty quick. It's a great place to stop if you are near Keystone. It's a better option if you don't want just burgers and fries. read more

While in Keystone, I wanted some good steak, so I went to the Powder House for prime rib, my favorite. The prime rib was tender, flavorful, and was more beef than fat which I appreciated. Service was fun, and efficient. The place was packed and parking was a bit of a challenge, but I managed. In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Keystone. Enjoy! read more

Nice restaurant serving game, fish and steaks. Entrees we had were delicious...bison steak and walleye. The salads could have been better...used iceberg; we got veggies as a side they were meh. Service was stellar. Local flair. Enjoyed our meal. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Walleye and vegetables - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

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Your best choice in Keystone for an elevated dinner. Solid steaks, seafood, chicken and pork dishes. My husband had the pork shank which almost looked like it could compete with my 8 ounce prime rib for sheer deliciousness. Charming waitstaff and nice drinks round out the evening. They are only open Mother's Day to mid September so get in there while you can. Reservations are a must since they're only open 4 to 8 pm. read more

Wonderful ambience for a date night in this older cabin restaurant. Waitstaff was very friendly and interacted sweetly with our boys. Food was good, we had the Cajun pasta and chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes. A family tradition of ours to come here for 4 generations now when we vacation to the black hills. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Chocolate lava cake a la mode - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

Just located up the road from the hustle and bustle of tourist town. Drive to this spot!! May have to best french fries in the universe that are crispy and yet fluffy inside. Their sandwiches are excellent, the Cuban was pressed perfectly on fresh bread. They offer a bison stew in a bread bowl that almost everyone else was enjoying. This was a perfect meal, away from the tourist hoopla and so good with great service in an old school vibe lodge setting. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Cuban - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

This place is amazing if you love prime Rib this is the place the have great cuts and a bison prime rib during the rally waiter was super friendly will be back when I'm in the dakotas read more

What a charming, delicious place! There aren't many highly rated eateries among the cluster that is close to the Mount Rushmore landmark, however this place is just a mile or two outside of that--totally worth it. Powder House (also their lodging) has been around for decades and the patio views are breathtaking. Our server was adorable, energetic and helpful (forgot her name, sorry!). I ordered the Queso burger, subbing a side salad (a little small perhaps) for fries, which was crisp and delicious with (I'm guessing) homemade ranch dressing. The burger's attention to detail included crispy crumbled bacon, crunchy dill pickles, Queso (could have used more imo), jalapenos, and the ever sublime toasted Brioche bun. In the dining room, you'll feel like you're at a cross between a retro ski lodge and vintage log cabin. read more

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Fantastic gourmet food at really reasonable prices. The pork shank is spectacular and can easily feed two. My wife loved her buffalo meatloaf and my prime rib was great, as always. Our server Clark was excellent and always available without being intrusive. read more

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Staff were nice and friendly, had a bit of a wait, about 45 minutes, we didn't have reservation. Our food were just ok. My powder house steak tasted pretty dry for medium doneness, it's just very underwhelming. My husband had the Buffalo and it came out medium rare, wait staff didn't ask how he wanted it cooked so we assumed it was all 1 type of temp, my husband had to send it back. The night special ribeye came out nice according to my daughter but she said it's "average good" . We got curious of the high rating, we tried it. Inside seating ambiance seems nice but we were seated outside, sort of garage setting dining. read more

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While traveling through the Black Hills en route to Mt. Rushmore, we followed a recommendation from our hotel staff and made our way to the Powder House Restaurant--a rustic yet refined spot nestled in the pines. The menu leaned heavily into regional specialties, and I couldn't resist the Game Sampler: a trio of Buffalo Short Ribs, Elk Medallion, and Buffalo Sausage. The short ribs were a standout--fork-tender and richly glazed in a sweet barbecue sauce that balanced the natural depth of the buffalo meat beautifully. The buffalo sausage brought a welcomed kick of spice, with a smoky finish that lingered just long enough. But the highlight may have been the elk medallion, perfectly cooked and paired with fried apples--a subtle, thoughtful touch that added a layer of sweetness to the lean, flavorful cut. Though thoroughly satisfied, I couldn't pass on dessert. The chocolate lava cake, served à la mode, arrived warm and decadent, its molten center spilling onto the plate beside the cool, creamy vanilla ice cream. It was the ideal finale to a meal that was both hearty and elevated--a true taste of the region, executed with care. read more

Powder House Restaurant - Game Sampler - Steakhouses Near Me - Keystone, South Dakota

Best meal in Keystone no doubt. Service by Emily was excellent as was the chicken and prime rib. Twice baked potato was over cooked but had a good taste. Wait was about 30 Minuit moved fast. Use the waitlist Dayton the website to avoid waiting as long. read more

We stopped in on a Saturday evening and they were able to get squeeze us in! Olivia, our server, was fantastic and very attentive. The food came out promptly and was delicious! The ambiance was pure cabin and pure South Dakota. Can't recommend this enough! Thank you! read more

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