Could this be the last review for Powder House in 2026? Maybe. Tonight was their last night being…read moreopen for the season, so who knows. How do I put this lightly? If I could, I would give Powder House 6 out of 5 stars. My wife and I had an amazing time there tonight. Our server was Emily and she was an absolute gem. She suggested all the right meals and we were both blown away by the quality and taste of everything. I went in planning to get a steak, but at Emily's suggestion, I ordered the bacon-wrapped buffalo filet mignon. It was cooked to absolute perfection--every bite was tender and juicy. It ranks among the best steaks I've ever had, so you can take that for what that's worth. My wife had the chicken alfredo and said it was one of the best she's ever had, too. I would highly recommend getting reservations if you plan on coming. This was a meal and experience we will talk about for many years to come. If we ever make it back to the Black Hills, we will most definitely be stopping by.

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.

Great service and good food. The stuffed tater tots are delicious. The burgers are thick and juicy…read morewith home made patties, not flash frozen. They even offered to make a grilled cheese with a side salad for me! The atmosphere is what you would expect for an American bar and grill, but it's clean and bright, not dingy or dirty. The music is at a good level to enjoy but not so loud you can't hear your conversation. Over all, this is a good place to grab a bite to eat.

My favorite dive bar in the hills during the motorcycle rally!…read moreThey are located by the gas station. The "rally menu" food is terrible, but the bar is fun. They have slot machines, cheap and strong drink (full bar with beers on tap), super fun and friendly staff! There is a back patio where you can watch the motorcycle traffic. Plenty of vendors all around the parking lot during the rally. Recommended!

What a fabulous place! About as whimsical as it comes with great beers, wines and plenty of board…read moregames to enjoy! We had a fantastic time during our visit and will certainly be back if we ever pass through the area again!

They had a good selection of draft beers, however they had none of their own beers and I'm not sure…read morethat they do brew their own beers. They have a great outdoor seating area and they were pet friendly. We didn't try the food.

First off - there is TWO locations near to each other. We accidentally went to the one that seems…read moreto be listed on maps but it wasn't what we intended. More of a bar with limited options and we had kids. They gave us directions to the other spot which has red signs next to subway and Dairy Queen. HIGHLY recommend this one! The owner and his daughters who helped run everything were so incredibly nice. Went above and beyond. Root beer was next level for all of us. Amazing bison burgers! We are so glad we chose this spot for a nice lunch with beautiful views outside. Give them a try but be sure you visit the right place!

This was an interesting place. Definitely not a chain, you can tell the owner puts a lot of work…read moreand love in to their product. When I walked in, I was a little confused if I had walked in to a candy store or deli, they sell some other products. Someone quickly gave me a menu and welcomed me and cleared that right up, I would get some signage inside so I know this is the restaurant I had been looking for, and maybe consolidate some of the displays. The steak fries were great, homemade and fresh, as was all the food we ate. All in all this place has the feeling of someone's first restaurant, which is really a cool thing to see succeed and get a good product for a good value. If you're a traveler like I was, check them out.

We stopped here at for lunch during a recent road trip the food was excellent. The staff was…read morefriendly, efficient and polite. The food was freshly prepared to order and delicious. The drinks were deliciously prepared, they made an incredible bloody Mary.

This is a 5 star review based on the restaurant options in Hill City…read more Ambiance and service: indoor and outdoor seating available. It's right across from the train station so it's a very central location. Our server was new but knowledgeable and friendly. Food: I had a lunch special for $12.99. It was surprisingly good; I didn't expect Lemongrass to delivery on a bbq pork sandwich but they did. The beer cheese soup was thick and creamy. The chicken satay had good flavor but would've benefited from some sort of char. The veggies were sad but rice made up for it. Overall one of the better meals we've had in the area.

The experience from beginning to finish was as follows…read more.. We enter, unsure whether to seat ourselves, and are asked, albeit almost silently, to pick a table of our liking. And upon choosing a table, we were given menus by our server, who didn't have a name tag, so I couldn't reference her specifically, and asked to select a drink. After getting water, we eagerly wait for 15-ish minutes for our waitress to take our order. After placing our order of two burgers, nothing special, we waited patiently for our food. Keep in mind, we arrived at 8:10, 50 minutes before closing. We then waited 30 minutes for our burgers, only getting a light apology after 25. Upon receiving our food, we were FAMISHED, and it tasted good! But I think practically everything tastes good when you're hungry, am I right?!? After GOBBLING our burgers down, we received the check at approximately 9:05, and the waitress was eagerly looking at the screen when we politely left a tip justifiable for the service. I'm one always to tip a server, even if the service isn't the best. At the end, we were sent off with an "okay" and nothing more. I'm not one to complain, but a thank-you would've been nice since we weren't rude to her about the insane wait time. Ultimately, be warned: when you come here, it's a cute place to take family when passing through, but not when you're on a time crunch. In short, the food is pretty good, somewhere between 6/7 out of 10, but the service was very subpar, leaving us with a sour taste in our mouths.

This was an amazing little restaurant. It is home owned. They have just about anything in there on…read morethe menu that will satisfy your taste. The chicken fried steak is really good. Their hamburgers are good. The service was excellent and they took care of you when you ask for something. The staff is very friendly and make you feel at home. The place is divided for inside tables and then there is another section for the outside. You are still inside the building however it's an open air room. It makes it a quaint little place to go to. You need to try it if you are in that area. You won't be disappointed.

Food was delicious and large menu of options. Lots of seating options inside and out. Staff was…read morefriendly and service was quick but we also went for a late lunch around 2:30pm. It's near the mine which we toured.

Visiting Mount Rushmore, I needed to have breakfast and almost everything was closed, except I…read morefound Big Thunder Bar & Grill. I was the only patron but the Spanish omelette was very delicious and plentiful. I couldn't eat it all, and it also came with tasty hash browns. Lizzy, the manager was very sweet and informative on things to do in the area. I would definitely recommend trying this establishment for food.

Holy Smokes...those were the best burgers we've had in a very long time!…read moreMine was the Bourbon Bacon Burger which was beautifully broiled by Bill in the back. (Bravo Bill!) The bacon jelly with cheeses....chef's kiss‍ My husband had the Buffalo burger which he equally loved. Burger so fresh we are pretty sure it was the buffalo we saw on our way into town. Charbroiled and to die for....the buffalo said the same Go with the Mac and cheese...super creamy and delicious. Soooo cheesey....even more than this review. The old fashions we had were as stiff and authentic as George, Abe and the boys. All kidding aside....it was all soooooo good

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.

We came during the off-season, so we were fortunate to be seated quickly. Momma had the chicken…read morefried steak which she said was good tasting/quality. I had the 10 ounce 'fuzzy cow' (buffalo) and it was cooked correctly. Minimal bristle which is a positive for that type of meat. Salads were par at best. Restrooms were well maintained. Expect to pay tourist location prices, but they are trying to keep them in check. Parking is a wee bit of a challenge, but once you find a spot keep it and you'll find a majority of this area is within walking distance.

Food was okay. Had chicken fried chicken with a baked potato…read more Chicken was good, potato was okay. Service was lacking. Bar service is separate and server never came back to take our order. The place is kind of interesting inside. They were not busy at all on a Saturday evening.

Our food was great! Clara, our waitress, makes an excellent margarita. Chill atmosphere, cold beer…read moreon tap. Get the chislic!

First... Service was no good, then good? When we arrived , the server told us to sit anywhere and…read morewhen ready, order at the bar. Then later, after we sat down, she came over and said she was staying late and took our orders. I ordered a Porter. Didn't have it. Ordered a different Porter, came back with a half glass. They ran out. Ordered the last Porter. Got it. Ordered our food. Bison Stew was good ( I was told). My wife had the Chicken Bites. She said they were good. I wanted the Beefy Nachos, but the server said they were huge, and recommended the Walking Tacos. I said okay. Maybe I should have read the description. I got them. It was a bag of Doritos with Lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. I ate them but I was a little disappointed. After, the server came by to pick up the dishes and I asked her if I was supposed to have had meat with my meal. She said yes. I pointed out that I had none. She went and checked with the chef, and they forgot. Anyway, I got my "bag of Doritos " for free. She gave me my Porter for free also. I guess that's good. I'm sure they do better. Just don't go later (after 7pm). They seem to be understaffed.