This bar is a dive-type bar. The music that was playing was good and the customers were great…read more The drinks are what you expect at any bar. The bartender we had must have been having a bad night and seemed stressed and was not as friendly as I would have expected. But...people have bad nights and I still had fun. If you are ever in Rapid City, give this place a try. We made five cool new friends.

Down home atmosphere and good service. Nice downtown location for food also. I Recommend for…read morerelaxing drinks.

Was very happy with my experience inside the tinderbox. A great selection of cigars from Drew…read moreestates to rocky patel.

Cozy cigar bar with live music, comfortable leather seating & friendly patrons in downtown Rapid…read moreCity.

If you go in recognizing that this is a gourmet experience that emphasizes the presentation and…read moretaste profile in lieu of portion size, then you should be very satisfied. Our entrees were expertly prepared and presented. They offered a number of lovely cocktails that pleased the rest of my party, while I enjoyed a glass of the lovely Austin Hope Cab. I'm knocking off a star for the excessively loud 80's music curated by an aging DJ, along with over-worked waitstaff that were challenged to respond to every party. Expensive (for Rapid City), but a lovely splurge to celebrate the birthday of our friend. I only wish that the temperature (103F at 6 pm) would have allowed us to sit on the rooftop patio.

An amazing restaurant at the top of the historic Alex Johnson hotel! We are visiting Rapid City and…read moreMt. Rushmore for Independence Day this year. We made reservations a few months ago for this restaurant. Very thankful we did as it was full to the brim! The decor and ambiance brought us back to the roaring 20's. Our server, Alexis, was awesome. She was highly informative and gave us greet recommendations! I had the watermelon and strawberry gazpacho as an appetizer! Refreshing with spicy twist....delicious! Wish I had the recipe! My husband & I had the specialty pasta for the evening....a ricotta and herb filled tortellini with a melt in your mouth herbed chicken breast...all in a creamy light red sauce. Fantastic! Our friends had the beef filet (cooked perfectly by the way) and the Elk ribs. They both said they were the best they've ever had! We all shared the combination dessert plate....plentiful! Overall an amazing experience! Highly recommended!

So cute in here old timey English vibes with a beautiful wooden bar and shelves, the cocktails are…read moredelicious and lots of options even if you're not a whiskey person. The THC cocktails are also amazing. Bartenders are always friendly and quick to help you. Would love if these owners took over the old wobbly Bobby's and reopened it in its former glory they would do a great job with an Irish pub theme

My freshly married wife and I came to RC, SD for our honeymoon. We stumbled upon this place and had…read morea great experience the first night for just one drink. 2 nights later we came back for another and stayed for 3 chatting with the bartender, Mark and there was another gal there who's name escapes me. They all did an exceptional job and were extremely friendly. I hope this place stays for a long long time!

We really enjoyed our stop at Paddy O'Neill's in Rapid City! The cheese curds and potato bites were…read morehot, fresh, and delicious, and the Irish coffees and Old Fashioneds were a great way to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Rad took great care of us--friendly, efficient, and just a pleasure to have as our server. We probably won't make it back since we live so far away, but we're really glad we found this cute Irish pub during our South Dakota trip. It was one of those fun little stops that made the vacation even more memorable.

This has gone continuously downhill. Customer service is very much lacking and relied on…read moreblameshifting. *The ONLY good was the attentive and polite kitchen staff.* This establishment wouldn't survive if they were not attached to a local landmark. Watched as the bartender was putting dirty things into the trash, touching dirty plates/drinks, pouring drinks, and taking payment. There was absolutely no handwashing between any of these tasks. It is now circling the drain, and would be best suited for a complete overhaul.

The staff are amazing, the place is gorgeous, and the food is delicious! I highly recommend it!read more

Located inside the Rushmore Hotel (which BTW is an excellent hotel) the 445 is a little hidden…read moreRapid City gem. The casual and friendly atmosphere makes it a perfect place to relax, alone or with friends. Appts to dessert options on the menu. The food is delicious; definitely not your typical hotel lounge food. Full bar and a menu of specialty cocktails. Shout out to our bartender Robin!

Great place to chill out and have great music. The employees here are great and know how hookahs…read moreshould be done also know use coconut coals.

Ok first thoughts were "umm I should leave and leave ASAP"... I ended up staying and ordered one of…read morethe house special flavors. The hookah here is of a different kind. I was floating the whole night. I have tried hookah in a few countries and plenty of other cities across the USA and I never felt buzzed that long. What an experience. The staff were pleasant also and we had great detailed discussions about football. A constant flow of new coals were always on rotation without the need to chase anyone down. Only downfall was overall temperature, which was hot as balls for most of the time, the air circulation was nonexistent and urgency of the staff to actually pickup tables that customers had left already. It wasn't packed this night but I can see how this place could get swamped! Overall good experience and I will be a return customer.

Stayed at the Holiday Inn Rapid CIty Downtown - Conv Ctr. for 2 days as part of a group tour. It…read moreis set-up with all the rooms facing the main atrium, where the main restaurant is located...it's an older style of hotel this way, but unlike others I have stayed at, it was relatively quiet inside the rooms. There is plenty of parking (the hotel shares the gigantic parking lot with next door convention center). There is a complementary shuttle service to the airport (even though it is quite a distance a way). The room was of good size, with good working air conditioning. I noticed that of the four pillows for each bed, two were lightly marked as being 'firm' while the other two were 'soft'. I thought that was a nice touch. The bathroom had strong water pressure. We had the opportunity to have their buffet breakfast (typical American hot breakfast buffet with different types of meat, eggs, potatoes, fruit, etc), and the service was good. We also had their buffet dinner, and it was very good. That would most likely indicate their in-house restaurant would be good, and I heard that they are known for their bison burger. Will have to try that next time.. All in all, a good stay.

This Holiday Inn has inside that is more like a full service hotel than your typical Holiday. It is…read morealso a quick walk to Main Street which is a huge plus. Housekeeping did just an average job. The buffet was also just average and this Holiday Inn charged for it albeit a reasonable price. Parking is free. Overall it was a decent experience in an area with limited downtown hotels.

Was a great experience. Bartenders treated me like we knew…read moreeach other for years As I'm staying in a local hotel, this rustic spot was a great place to relax. Cold beer ,engaging bartenders, good prices. Unlike other reviews, the place was sparkling clean and no odors. I suggest to stop in for a $3 Guinness stout ( til 6) or one of the other beers from local breweries. Got a rainbow flag on the ceiling to represent "everyone welcome no judgement " which was appealing to me. Check it out. Closed on Sunday n Monday. Visit with ANDY!! Fun spot

First off, this is just the "Oasis Lounge", or more simply, "the O" to the locals…read more It's a good dive bar with cheap drinks, pool tables, video lottery, a jukebox, and lots of crazy people. going there feels like going to a house party at a doublewide trailer in box elder, and gods help me, i sincerely mean that as a compliment. no downtown rapid experience is complete without hitting the O.

What a cool place ! We were in the South Dakota area for 9 days and can't believe we didn't find it…read moreuntil the last day we were there. Food was great and staff awesome . A great place to hang out . Bummed we only got to go there once!

It's a small local bar that has restaurant food. Every time we've gone there food's been great. You…read moredon't pay a lot but you get a lot. It's just an all-around good restaurant/buyer. I highly recommend it if you want something off the beaten path something different than I recommend Joe's also, serious is also great.