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Ruby House Restaurant

3.4 (382 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Bars, Soup
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Touristy
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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onion petals
Ashley E.

There's not much to say other than this restaurant was extremely average, and I'm only saying that because I did enjoy the few bites of chicken fried steak I tried. The prime rib sandwich honestly sucked, tough, chewy, not much flavor. Fries seemed almost undercooked? Not sure. Onion petals did have fantastic breading and were delicious!

Chicken salad, very good and she who ordered loved the chicken.
Mitch P.

On vacation with friends in Keystone and we wanted lunch and this looked interesting from the outside so we went in, and the restaurant had amazing atmosphere on the inside, all over the walls and more, just fascinating to look at. Karla was a good server in taking orders and understanding when people asked to add or subtract something from what is on the menu. Overall our table liked their food except for the fish & chips, which were a "C," just nowhere as good as the same dish ordered elsewhere during our South Dakota trip. Having shared that, we all would recommend this restaurant to those visiting Keystone.

Country Fried Steak
Calila V.

We had dinner here on a Friday early evening. Pre-Dinner Drinks: Pineapple cider (delicious) and an Old fashioned made with Bickering Brothers (delicious). I have to note that the drinks were CHEAP: the pineapple cider was $4.50 a can and the Old Fashioned was $7.00 (unheard of!) Appetizer: Onion Petals with ranch dipping sauce - They were OK Entrees: Country fried steak with gravy, mashed potatoes and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup - The steak was good, the mashed potatoes were a baked potato smashed with a fork (not great) but tasted fine, the soup was tasteless - Overall OK New York strip steak with baked potato and a cup of broccoli cheddar soup - The steak was good, the mashed potatoes were okay and the soup was tasteless - Overall OK Drinks: Stella draft beer and Tickle Me Rhubarb wine ($6.50 a glass!) - I recommend the rhubarb wine, first time trying it and it was different. The servers were good, the bartenders were friendly (one of them a bit pushy trying to get people to buy more drinks) and the ambiance was alright. The red walls filled with the framed painting are a vibe, just not mine LOL The bar and the restaurant, although housed in the same building, are different, so you will receive two bills at the end of your meal, one from the bar and one from the restaurant.

Alex Z.

The food could have been better. I ordered the bison stew in bread, but it didn't taste fresh. The bison meat inside tasted strange, and the stew itself was bland. I wouldn't recommend the food here. My partner's steak was also undercooked and not very flavorful. The ambiance is reminiscent of an old saloon with red velvet walls and carpets adorned with numerous portraits. It gives off a haunted house vibe.

Cup of Soup
Ried S.

Came here at recommendation from our hotel team as a place for a good steak and nice atmosphere. There was a 15-minute wait which wasn't a big deal as they're a ton of shops and parlors lining the street to walk around. They give you a beeper to let you know when the table is ready. I ordered a Bourbon Ribeye steak cooked Medium Rare and it was quite rare, I'd argue Blue rare. Be sure to check your meat and maybe go up a preference. The bourbon sauce was good but sweet for my taste, and overwhelming as the steak was covered in it. I'd suggest ordering your sauce on the side. Broccoli was fine. Steak was a sizable 16oz We were seated in the main dining area which was very traditional American west themed. Service for the most part was fair. Overall, not my favorite place but can see why people recommend it. Yelp Elites should probably look elsewhere.

Wall decor
Shea S.

Nice old restaurant on the Keystone boardwalk. Our waitress was very friendly and recommended the buffalo ribs. They were delicious. So tender, fell off of the bone. Reasonable prices especially for a tourist area. Some interesting old pictures and artifacts on the walls to look at while dining. Bar service was from the saloon next door, so if you want an adult beverage you have a separate server and bill. They come right to your table though, so it's not a problem at all. I didn't snap a pic of my ribs, baked potato and salad, but took a couple of the walls :)

Buffalo stew in a bread bowl
Sara L.

Maybe it's because it's off season, but I've been disappointed by the cuisine available around Hill City and Keystone. Ruby House is popular. On a Friday, party of 2 had to wait 15 minutes. I tried the buffalo stew in a bread bowl, and it was delicious, savory, with potatoes and corn, onions and other yummy things that go in stew. My husband had the 8-oz prime rib that came with a fresh salad and potato fries. He said everything was delicious. The fries were light not greasy and heavy. We did not have any adult beverages, but the bar next door looks like fun with live CW music. Recommend

Buffalo nachos supreme

We stopped in while visiting the area and appreciated the effort put into the Western-themed decor -- it definitely adds to the atmosphere. As for the food, it was a bit of a mixed experience. I ordered the Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich, but unfortunately the chicken was chewy and rubbery, and the bun was quite soggy. The Reuben sandwich was just okay, though the bread was also soggy and the sauce had pimentos, which weren't my favorite. On the brighter side, the sweet potato fries were delicious, and the buffalo nachos were tasty, though the cheese had a noticeable spicy kick. Overall, not a bad stop, but some of the food quality could be improved.

BOB A.

If you're ever in Keystone South Dakota, you must visit Ruby House. The staff is great! We were greeted right away. It was busy that day, so we had to wait about 10 mins to be seated. I felt like I was on a cowboy movie set as we walked to our table. Years ago, this was where I first had a bison burger. On this visit, my wife and our friend had the bison burger. I opted for the Elk burger. We were not disappointed! Our waiter was great. He made sure our glasses were filled as he passed by our table. I definitely will visit Ruby House the next time we're in town.

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We ordered the bison stew in bread bowl, it was amazing! We really enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

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The food was good! Nice western saloon feel. Service was great. Bison prime rib was a nice local offering.

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Very busy for a late lunch. Clean, great service. Food standard for tourist area, not bad and not great.

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Powder House Restaurant

Powder House Restaurant

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If you're visiting Mount Rushmore and looking for a place to eat before or after your visit, I…read morecan'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.

Restaurant on site at the motel. Small cabins close to Mount Rushmore. We got both dinner and…read morebreakfast 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.

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