I haven't stopped into Maverick's very often, but the place is a nice add to the downtown Watertown…read morebusiness district. On this occasion I was looking for something light, quick and tasty. One of my favorite fish to eat is walleye and when I saw that as an appetizer option, it was done deal. The walleye was lightly breaded, flavorful and portion amount was perfect. What was an added plus was the bartender was very knowledgeable of the menu and did a good job of selling the food. If you're in the area, give Maverick's a go.

Save your money, go to Apple bees, ribeye was flavorless, just as good at Applebees , twice the costread more

This is my first time here. I normally eat at the location in Sioux Falls. This location has a…read moresimilar menu. They forgot to bring out bread or silverware before the meal came. The food itself was good. This is attached to a Ramkota hotel.

asked waiter for salad with no tomatoes or olives -- had both…read moreafter waited 20 min for salad then everything came at once. looked for person for a refill. ordered a baked potato and was informed that when meal came out there was none said twice to put onions and mushrooms on steak and came with none. ordered onion rings to replace my baked potato and came out under cooked almost still frozen. I could understand if it was busy in there but there was only 4 tables there and waiter was to busy talking to friends. have not at here for years and now i know why.......

Favorite place to eat in Watertown. Great for families and friends. Food and service is great.read more

Dempsey's Brewery and Pubs nails that authentic Irish atmosphere so well, you half-expect a…read moreleprechaun to pinch your pint while you're not looking. The warm wooden digs and lively vibe make it a proper escape in Watertown, SD, though the only drawback is the constant buzz of chatter drowning out what should be some good ol' Dropkick Murphys tunes. I was particularly impressed by the great pastrami on homemade rye--tender, tangy meat stacked high on fresh-baked bread that could make even a New Yorker do a happy jig. Their bartenders are absolute gems, slinging drinks and banter with the charm of seasoned storytellers who somehow remember your name after one visit. One quirky touch is how the floors creak underfoot, like they're gossiping about all the pints spilled before you. Strangely enough, the soup of the day was tequila, a boozy curveball that had the whole place toasting with confused delight and empty bowls. The house brews hold their own, pairing like old friends with the hearty grub. All in all, Dempsey's is a witty, wonderful Watertown, SD gem.

Hard to believe its been 7 years since my last review and think its time for another one…read more The place closed up for about a year and then reopened with different management and staff crew. They are still in the stage of refreshing some of the interior but what's improved is the cookery of the food. On this visit it was their typical Tuesday Tractor night and was good to catch up on some ole friends. I ordered a typical dish which was their hamburger steak and side of mashed potatoes and side salad. I was surprised and impressed on how well the hamburger steak covered in their brown gravy sauteed onions and their mashed potatoes where especially tasty. That alone made the trip and food worth the visit. I look forward to seeing how their improved dishes is reflected with the other menu items.

Eric Miller is truly an excellent chef. Waverly Steak House is truly a Goldmine when it comes to…read moreamazing culinary this side of South Dakota. Chef Miller will not disappoint! The lamp chislic was prepared medium rare and was truly moist and flavorful. The New England clam chowder was probably the best I've had and has compared to the more traditional clam chowder of New England! Jumbo shrimp dinner was simply amazing and worked so well with the squash. Peach cobbler was one of the best I've had and finished off nicely as a desert.

We went here Friday evening, and it was great. I had the Pheasant Salad Sandwich, and it was one of…read morethe very best sandwiches I've ever had. My girlfriend enjoyed her fish 'n' chips. Very good beers on tap from Brookings-based Eponymous Brewing Company. We liked it so much, we came for breakfast on Saturday morning as well. We both really enjoyed the stuffed waffles. Decor/atmosphere is very nice. An extremely pleasant environment. I enjoyed sitting by the fireplace both times.

My boyfriend and I decided to dine here last night before a country concert. Our reservation was at…read more5pm and boy am I glad we had reservations two hours before the concert because this place was not ready for the crowd they were about to receive. I did appreciate that we were seated right away (reservations took priority over walk ins) but it took about 10 minutes before we were handed waters and menus. It then took 30 minutes before we received our appetizer to which we were then told the rest of our food was done at the same time. Typically, I don't prefer to eat my appetizer at the same time as my entree, but in this case I worried with how slow of service we were receiving I wouldn't see my entree for another hour. Almost all of our food was amazing. I ordered a house salad and the Fillet of Beef with mashed potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and wild rice soup and the prime rib. He said the prime rib wasn't anything to write home about but it did the job. Overall, service was slow but everyone was super nice. I think they just need to hire a few more people which I know is difficult to do. I really hope this place can find the help they need because the food is so good and I want to see this place continue to succeed.

The place was fun and spacious for families. Kids stayed busy with the toys in the corner while we…read morewere enjoying our drinks. They even have mock tail options for pregnant women. The food was good and the service by Jimmy was amazing. Will be back soon!

This place always has a little hidden gem! Tonight's special…read moreoffering was a buffalo burger (1/2 # wow!). They accommodate my food "isms" all the time; Sue's Blues Buffalo burger on a light bed of lettuce (no bun), no potato, but I go to the salad bar (fresh & crisp). Had the fried pickles for an appetizer first; their special recipe coating is perfect, not "doughy", perfect crispy bite dipped in the homemade sauce; I could still actually taste the pickle with this coating. Plus the atmosphere is fun and you can play the jukebox. Have a game of Chess or marbles even! Walk around the grounds and soak up the wildlife surroundings, the perennials planted, the fire pit offering, the outdoor patio and tables...

Best place to eat! With amazing service, great atmosphere. Steaks are bigger than the plates!read more

We went to 1481 Grille because it was a good location to meet family members and were treated to an…read moreexcellent meal. Two of us had different burgers (Roadhouse and Santa Fe)--both were done exactly as we ordered and very flavorful. Others in our group had the country-fried steak and the Wisco sandwich--very good! We finished the meal with the Badger Buns which were just a little unique and delicious. Service was excellent--Friendly, helpful and efficient. Great place!

Was stopping by to eat since it has been taken under new ownership and remodeled dining area is…read morenice there was about 10 employees standing behind saloon doors staring at me when I had a question and all our food came out cold and my fish's breading was raw not sure if it was because of a new cook relative ordered shrimp and didn't receive till after everyone was done eating sliders look like nothing employees need some more training. June 2025

Our group of around 20 people had made reservations ahead of time. Many were hoping to order the…read morefamous filet mignon steaks. - no filets available! My friend ordered a ribeye, instead. He ordered very, very rare, and explained to the waitress that he wanted it even rarer than the photo shown as rare on the menu. When it arrived, it was well done. He sent it back, and the second steak was medium well done! He ate part of it, but when you order an expensive steak, you should get what you ordered. Many had there food arrive overdone, and COLD! My wife ordered onion rings - they arrived hot, but burned - even the onion inside was BLACK - the waitress offered to bring her new ones, but she declined. ( Who wants to get their food when everyone else is already finished eating?) Even people who got their food on grill platters had cold food, because the grill plates themselves were ice cold! I think the people that had ordered shrimp were content with their food, but most were not happy. Sorry, but I don't think our group will be visiting again any time soon. It's a shame, because the old Budger's restaurant was an awesome place to eat!

I would normally give this 3 stars anywhere else, but relative to other restaurants here in…read moreWatertown, I bumped it up an additional star. There's plenty of parking on the street or the parking lot adjoining. Approach is open and the door is obvious. Ambiance inside is interesting; open area, semi-dimly litt with the bar to left and more table and booth seating to the right and there's a step down separate room for private events, further underpins the steak joint atmosphere. The menu options covers land, sea and air and my paaps and I landed on air and myself went with turf. The meat dish the filet oscar was perfectly cooked to medium rare with lobster, shrimp, asparagus topped off with hollandaise sauce. The chicken breast was the same quality and the dad added a side of wild rice. Wine menu is descent for the area and I ended up with a pinot that was a nice accompaniment to the steak. I've been coming to this town for quite some time and didn't know about this place, so will add it to my go to place and would recommend to anyone looking for a descent, quiet restaurant here in Watertown.

The bartender was nice and friendly. Sat at the bar. Took a very long time for someone to take our…read morefood order. When a server did take our order she was very attentive. The food was as a 6 of 10. I ordered the Oscar chicken. The imitation crap downgraded the meal. It was busy.

Not many food choices when staying here at the hotel. It is either here, the cafe, or a drive back…read moreinto town. The full buffet is not open every night. The choice this night was tacos or the regular menu. I opted for the regular menu and a steak figuring I was in the midwest. Service was good. The food was ok. I have had way better and kind of expected more a casino hotel. The steak was cooked ok and the presentation reminded me of dorm food.