This place was so cute and fun. It was such a nice stop when visiting the area. I wish we would have had more time to spend here. The people working here were so welcoming and inclusive. They have cool drinks both alcohol and na options and food and lots of old fun games and some newer stuff too. There's a couple different floors of stuff and so much to explore. I even made a little video about it on my Instagram page because it was so unique and perfect fitting in their beautiful downtown area. We will definitely make this trip again one of these days and will spend some more time at press start! read more

Press Start - Arcades Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

Go here for the games, but skip the pizza. Came here with the family. The kids love an arcade! They loved playing games and getting tickets and then getting their junky candy and trinkets as prizes. We did eat here on our first visit. I ordered a wedge salad and shared a pepperoni and mushroom pizza with my husband. The kids had kids meals. Portions were huge, but the food was pretty unremarkable or worse. The wedge salad was off. I think the lettuce had frozen and then then thawed. After one bite, I decided to stop eating rather than risk food poisoning. The pizza was maybe a step up above Chuck E Cheese? Bland but very greasy/oily. The kids meals had huge portions that neither kid could finish. I had a cocktail that was mostly juice. Very drinkable because it was juice. Thankfully it was a bargain (only $9.99). But other than the food stuff, the family had fun here. Enough that my husband took the kids back again (after dinner) the next night. read more

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Fun place to spend a few hours--whether you're with the kids or not. Before 10 p.m., it's a great family spot. My son has a blast playing games and collecting tickets for the little prize toys (even if they only last two minutes, he still has fun!). My husband enjoys the pinball machines downstairs, and I really like the vibe down there too. After 10 p.m., it's kids out, the tables are cleared from the dance floor, and the place turns into more of a nightclub. It's an okay spot if you're in the mood to dance. Overall, it's a unique mix of arcade and nightlife. read more

I'm a sucker for a good barcade! My husband and I typically try to find one every time we travel out of town. Press Start was just down the street from our hotel, so it was a given that we were gonna pay it a visit. One thing that sets Press Start aside from the others is that they have a combination of both new and retro arcade games... A lot of which I haven't seen at other places! The main floor is where you can grab food, sit at the bar or check out the modern machines, while the basement takes you to the 'retro dungeon' - We spent most of our time down there. I also appreciated their fun themed drinks! I tried a Legend of Zelda cocktail that was so pink and glittery! This is a fun place to check out if you're into arcade games. read more

The pizza was disappointing. I'm not sure what 'coal' fired is but it does not taste like wood fired. The place was a mad house. Very busy. Expect to wait a bit for your food. The retro arcade was great. Games range from a quarter to a dollar, most being fifty cents. The Doctor Who machine ate my money but every other game was fine. read more

Press Start - The Doctor - Arcades Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

With Fupa and scowl proudly on display and service industry skills glaringly lacking the bartender with a horrible attitude made me the worst margarita I've ever had. Rudeness seemed to be a standard. It seems the training manual for the staff here is the Chappels Show Popcopy skit. read more

This place is cool. We are from out of town and our cousins recommended this place as we have two kids. It was a busy wait to get seated for 6. About 30 mins, while we waited we played a few games. I think this place has a higher charge for games compared to Pizza Ranch. It cost like .50¢ to play any game and barely got any tickets. We spend about $60 and barely got like 200 tickets. I dunno, I feel like it's a high cost! I was pleasantly surprised with the food. I didn't know what to expect from an arcade restaurant but the pizza and the kids nuggets and fries were so bomb. Even my pineapple mule! The server was very patient with our kids and we felt very taken care of despite all the loudness and so much stuff going on in there. read more

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My family and I decided to stop in here during a recent trip. The place was cool. A large area downstairs with a good amount of games and a restaurant area on the main floor with some other games. We didn't try the food but it looked like typical bar/arcade food. The games were a bit pricy so we didn't stay for too long but it's still a cool place to stop by and check out. read more

Super fun retro arcade in the basement makes for a great way to spend a rainy afternoon or evening.

They changed the menu since I was there last. Now it's mainly pizzas and fried foods, with no sandwiches or burgers. I was disappointed in that. I ordered the chicken wings. However, I wouldn't call them wings, but rather chicken drummies, as they were breaded and fried instead. The retro games are cool, but they are ordinal, and the screens on some games are at least 40 years old, and hard to see the games. Next time I'd skip the food. read more

Press Start - Supreme pizza - Arcades Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

I LOVED THE PLACE, the pizza was good, the games were good, and the employees were very nice, I love this place, and I hope others to

The staff were nice. But the pinball machines were dirty and over half of them had broken elements ruining the players experience. They need to service their machines more often. I would have given 2 stars, but we really liked that most of the pinball games were only 50 cents a game. That was nice. I really wanted to love this place, they were so close, but game play is really important, and it was disappointing because of the lack of proper maintenance but n the pinball machines. read more

Literally the worst fucking service i have ever received. Completely ignored by bartender. We were prepared to spend a lot more money, but noped out after having to go find her for everything read more

Visiting town for a family event, my girlfriend saw an ad for Press Start in a booklet of local things to do from the airport. We decided to eat here. Please, do yourself a favor, and sit at the bar if you actually want service. We sat at a table, and our server, while nice, was the worst. We ordered a couple of cocktails, which took 10 minutes to come out (the bartender eventually brought them out himself, because he didn't want them just sitting around). I enjoyed the Bahama Yo Mama, and the Sugar Rush. Koopa's Kokomelon was OK, but had some unpleasant floral after taste. I also had the peanut butter and jelly shot, and that was surprisingly good. Back to the food though. We ordered the Philly cheese steak, and the chili dog. The food also took forever to come out, probably 15+ minutes. My girlfriend said she saw the Philly sitting on the kitchen counter for 10 minutes, before the chili dog made its appearance. How a Philly cheese steak is finished before a chili dog, is beyond me, but if that's really the case, the kitchen staff needs to communicate with each other, so food comes out at the same time. When someone from the kitchen finally brought our meals out (not our waitress, again...), the chili dog was pretty good. My girlfriend said it was probably the best chili dog she's ever had. The Philly cheese steak and waffle fries, were not satisfying at all. The 10 minute heat lamp bath ruined them; the steak was dry and tough, like beef jerky. Although disappointed, I would still eat here again, but I would definitely sit at the bar, because I watched the bartender going above and beyond for multiple customers, to make up for the poor waitress. We really came here for the games. The main level, is all kids games, that spit out tickets to earn prizes. The basement, AKA the Retro Dungeon, is where they keep all the good stuff. There are probably a dozen pinball machines, 10 shooting games, a few arcade beat 'em ups (including The Simpsons), fighting games (Street Fighter, Soul Calibur), and multiple classics like Pac Man and Dig Dug. I really enjoyed the dark, dingy, atmosphere downstairs; it reminded me of arcades I went to as a kid. There's a bar downstairs too, so feel free to get your drink on, but don't expect the fancy cocktails you get upstairs; the downstairs bartender was reluctant to make me one, because he lacks real fruit juice they have upstairs. This is where I had that delicious PBJ shot instead. Unfortunately, due to the age of the machines, some of them are in disrepair. The Star Wars game was probably the worst; the screen has the Star Wars logo burnt in at this point, and the flight stick was not the most accurate. Hopefully, they reinvest money into their machines, and get them properly refurbished. The Simpsons game was probably the funnest to play, with my non gamer girlfriend. I had forgotten how awesome it is. Overall, I'd definitely visit again. If I eat here, I'd sit at the bar with the stellar service. I know I'd definitely down a few more tasty shots and cocktails. I'd go back downstairs to arcade nirvana, but temper my expectations just a little bit, because some of the machines are older than me. read more

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Amazing games, the food was great the best fries i ever had 10/10 recommend, the service good

Call ahead, drive all across town to be rudly told "our kitchen is closed today." Just like every dump in this tourist trap town. Terrible customer service. read more

Definitely a very sweet place to go if ya like arcade games although warned some systems are a lil wonky (guitar hero). I don't really got anything to say on the drinks cuz I still got a year till I can sip that potion upstairs lol. Staff there are chill so that's always a plus I play guitar hero a bunch there so if ya see "Vora" in the leaderboards come test ya mettle in some songs I'd love to face off against ya sometime read more

Press Start - Hehee uncle iroh - Arcades Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

Really enjoyed the mix of new and old style arcade games. I didn't end up eating any food while I was there so I never had the opportunity to deal with any wait staff. Will go again. read more

Decent food here, some fun arcade games. Kids had a blast. Didn't try downstairs area at all.

Press Start, it takes me back, and it's a nice addition to RC's downtown scene. I'm all about that Barcade life, and they're a fine representation. Nestled between the Oasis and Kōl (Look for the neon Mushroom Sign). In a world where D&B's has become less about the machines it's nice to know their are independent types holding it down. You'll find a nice variety of machines from Guitar Hero to older 80's sit and plays, pinball machines, and ski ball. They have a little bit of everything for everyone... ....to include a full bar, woot-woot! -- Tall Boy cans -- Draft beers -- Mixed drinks -- And shots, shots, shots They're here for a fun and family filled afternoon, or for an imbibing adventure with you and your buds or budettes. All while embracing the old school gaming cabinets that have paved the way for some great gaming. Press Start is a solid spot amongst the bar monotony in RC, and it's a fine representation of a Barcade. Check it out, because if you're like me it'll take you back. read more

This place was awesome to take my kids to. Ages 11 and 15. We were on vacation and decided to check it out. Great environment and has a full bar. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves too because the bottom floor is all the older arcade games. read more

I actually didn't go to this place but my parents live out in Rapid City, i've heard nothing but excellent reviews about the place so I will be checking it out and updating read more

We planned to let the kids with us play here for a while and then go to a more upscale place for dinner. However, Nate (the bartender) made such well crafted cocktails--and conversation--that we decided to stay. His old fashioned is one you'd find in a super high end bar....the ice ball and all...for only EIGHT DOLLARS!!! Then I ordered the Zelda's Potion. It was magical and delicious. Nate obviously takes pride in his work. When it was time to order food, I was expecting typical bar food...nope. Everything we ordered was outstanding. Elevated bar food! Don't let the playful, arcade menu fool you. This place is the work of a chef and a bartender that could easily be at any fine dining spot. read more

Press Start - Zelda's Potion. But the pouring of the color changing drink is the real magic! - Arcades Near Me - Rapid City, South Dakota

WOW! Walking in here is like stepping back to the 1980's! I'm half expecting to see girls with, "high hair" and guts wearing parachute pants! This reminds me of all the great arcades I spent so much time in when I was in my late teens and early 20's. Before they all went the way of the Dodo! All the classics are here and all are .25 and .50 cents to play! Asteroids, Dig Dug, Missile Command, Galaga, Punch Out, Joust, Tempest, Qbert, etc. Plus lots of the classic pinball machines! Oh and there is also a bar. I went two nights in a row and probably spent a total of five hours playing video games all for about $20 in quarters. I wish I had a place like this back home! read more

The staff was very RUDE! went here with my family and had a horrible experience. Took forever to get our food, half of the arcade machines didn't work and stole our money. got up to play some games after eating, before we got desert, and while we were up the waitress took it upon herself to box our food up and put someone on our table. We threw away our food because she touched it with her bare hands. The ticket machine malfunctioned and took about half our tickets and when we pointed it out to the staff they walked away from us. The pizza was tasty but that is about it! I would never recommend anyone ever go there! read more

The arcade was incredible! The old-school games down the dungeon were a blast to play and they were plenty to choose from. Stuff we hadn't even heard of! The pizza left a lot to be desired. And the service was not good at all. Maybe it's because of the state of our nation right now and everyone needs help. read more

We were so disappointed yesterday 4/24. We were told it would be an hour for a table. I went to see where we were on the list. No one was at the counter and 2 young ladies were helping at rewards counter. There was a young lady with red dyed hair, looked at me, I started to talk and she said "I'm helping someone over here" and turned away. The other young lady did come over and tell me it would be at least another 1/2 hr. We sat at the bar and I saw 1 table cleaned and nobody sat there the whole time we waited. Tables continued to be cleaned and I saw only one table actually get seated. We left and ate somewhere else. I spent well over a $100 without even having food. Also, the flat top was broken and no one bothered to say anything or no signs saying no burgers, grilled cheese or quesadillas. read more

The bartender Alex, made my crappy melancholy night into much more then I hoped!!! It was a slow night and asked how thing we're for me. We engaged in a real decent conversation about life and society. I usually go here with friends to play games, (both nostalgic and modern and I always have a blast) he offered me a custom shot he made, sadly I declined and ordered an "off menu drink" he wasn't 100% sure about. But it made it just perfect Though I will definatly come back on those low nights. I was glad he was there, and grateful for this relaxed placed. read more

This place is pretty fun, albeit pricey. Most machines cost .50 to play, if not more. The staff was very friendly, the space was very clean, and not too loud, as I was sort of expecting. Decent beer selection, (maybe 7 taps?) 22 oz pours, and a full cocktail bar as well. If they threw in some complimentary popcorn, there's a good chance I would spend way too much money there. Also: Skeeball. They got it. read more

We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this place. We didn't eat anything, but the games were fun.

Such an awesome bar and arcade! Great bartender, making the drinks just right and very friendly staff. Perfect for older generation or younger ones read more

This is a cool spot! We were visiting Rapid city and looking for something to keep the kids entertained. We found this spot and were pleasantly surprised. It's cool for pre-teen and teenage kids and adults. They have old school games and ticket redemption games. They have a full bar and food too... Cool concept they have going on. read more

Andre was literally the most friendly and personable bartender we have ever had. Super kind and helpful. The facility is also fantastic and brings back some nostalgia that no other can!! read more

Enjoyed the 25 cent games immensely. Favorite place to spend a couple of hours to unwind with a beer and hit the pinball machines. After 10pm becomes adults only and everyone is very friendly. Has a very retro early 80s vibe (which sometimes includes that arcade smell - um not the most pleasant). Have returned many times. read more

Family oriented during the days and a party at night!! Affordable drinks and awesome staff. Definitely recommend this place!

Visiting this place is like stepping into a time machine back to the 80's. It's dark and noisy, just like the arcades I remember from my childhood, minus the constant haze of cigarette smoke. The fact that the have a full bar only add to the awesomeness. And with choices like Schlitz, PBR, and Hamms on tap, what's not to love. They have microbrews and cocktails too, but so does everywhere else, you owe it too yourself to have a Schlitz and a shot of Beam while your here. There must be at least 40 games here, everything from Dig Dug to Gauntlet, to Pinball. They also rotate games occasionally. Most games cost only a quarter, some are 50 cents. If you looking for something different to do in Rapid, this place defitniely fits the bill. read more

Looking for something new and exciting to do or looking for a place that brings back gaming memories well look no farther as press start is the home of the best games in rapid city. There are games for everyone young and old. They even have a full bar for those old enough to drink and have some amazing offers on some great tasting pizza. This place will keep everyone entertained for hours read more

Cool games but every time you go in that one died and there are others to replace them. Pizza was alright, cheese was too heavy and couldn't eat pizza with one hand...it all just slides off and you have thin greasy crust. Maybe if they get the cheese crust ratio right... Decor A+...you can buy 40oz's so that's cool. read more