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.

Dempsey's is a Watertown stalwart for places to go eat and catch up with people. This place has…read morebeen around for a bit and everyone is familiar with the quality of the food and specifically their pies. During the stint back in Watertown I didn't make as many trips to Dempsey's as I normally would but the quality of the food hasn't dropped. It's always nice when you walk in you can smell pizza being baked in their oven (s). I usually land on their Dempsey's Classic that has Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Green peppers, Black Olives, Baby Bella Mushrooms. I usually ask for them to add another 3 mins of cook time for the extra crispy and ensure the middle of the pizza is fully cooked. They have a variety of other unique pizza's to taste but I usually go with their Classic. They also have a variety of their own in-house brews that's always changing along with their standard taps. If anyone is ever visiting Watertown definitely add Dempsey's as a go to place to try out.

Went here for lunch with a friend, and we loved it! I love the self serve iPads so you can take…read moreyour time with the menu, and the food was quick and the staff was very friendly. The food itself was super fresh. 10/10

Walmart ham with French's mustard does not make a $10 sandwich. Very disappointed with food and…read moreall the flies we fought eating

Limited food menu, but the food was good. Service good too. Only a bartender and a cook working…read morewhen we visited. Bartender was amazing and had hustle. Don't bother with the website bullpenspirit.com because it's not correct. They are also not open all day, like that website says. Not open until 3pm.

Cute little eatery with the absolute tastiest pizza! Staff was very friendly and attentive.read more

This place is amazing! They have it fit for hunters to come and relax with deer, bison, mountain…read morelions and others on the wall. They have a great selection of whiskey including some harder to find stuff like Blantons and higher Crown Royals. The salad bar is one of those great salad bars in roadside steakhouses. The potato salad was great. If I was hungrier I would have gone for the Oreo fluff and a couple other things. I ordered the NY strip steak and fries. The steak was delicious and the fries were good, as well. The bartender and I talked about the area and discussed the bad weather they've been having lately and I asked about Castlewood. One of those great Midwest places!

Very disappointed in this place now, from a year ago. Six of us came for supper. Ordered burgers &…read morefries, and a patty melt and fries. All the burgers were charred and terrible. Fry portions were pathetic. The other disappointment was the service. Our waitress never checked on us, didn't care to ask how everything was, and would rather stand at the bar socializing.

Food and service are both great! It's usually quite busy and the coffee is good too!read more

We stopped in for some breakfast before going to the Terry Redlin Museum ( Art Center ) as we…read morewalked in we were immediately impressed with the casual, homey atmosphere it had with multiple oversized Tv's. Upon sitting down we were greeted within 2 minutes by our server,Darcy, who was quite helpful with some tips on a few questions we had. We placed our order of the Brisket melt sandwich & the Western Omelet. Our meal arrived in a very short time, 8 - 10 minutes & everything was very, very good with fair prices ( 2 meals & 2 beverages for $27.21 ) We absolutely will come back to The Grainery next time we find ourselves in Watertown.

I know it's a chain but this place definitely felt more of a small town feel. Service was great and…read moretimely. Better Applebee's I've ever been to.

I had not been here in two years, and somehow things have managed to go from bad to worse…read more Service was meh. Somehow history repeated itself: we were seated and then promptly forgotten about. At this point it almost feels like a recurring theme here. We also had to ask for silverware and napkins -- same issue as our last visit. The food itself was decent at best. The spinach artichoke dip was probably the highlight of the meal. The fries were soggy, and the lime chicken was just okay. Nothing terrible, but nothing memorable either. Overall, not a great experience and certainly not an improvement from the last time around.

Food and service great! Would recommend. Great option close…read moreto Watertown. Steak cooked to expectations and salad bar yummy.

The steak was tasteless and the service was even worse. Yeah...it's gonna be a while before we try…read morethis place again.

Fantastic service. It's obvious that the staff operates as a team with a high level of customer…read morefocus. Food was amazing. We had the chopped steak with baked potato and salad and the whatever the steak chislic dinner with macaroni and cheese and salad. All excellent and cook correctly! For sure be back next time we're up fishing in the area.

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

The beer is excellent-a brew for every taste. Food is amazing!…read more Weekly specials allow you to always try something different.

Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 1 - 1 of 5 for SD…read more Our first Nebraska stop and our fist cooler beer purchase of 2026! Not only was the beer great, the brewer was friendly and informative. Plus, they have a great burger (that isn't iceberg lettuce) and FANTASTIC sweet potato fries, possibly the best I've ever had. It was a fabulous start for SD!

Wards is a very charming little place with a limited menu and small gift shop. Nice seating…read moreoutside. They serve American as well as espresso coffee. The people who work there are very friendly and helpful. However, we can't recommend the breakfast buffet. The eggs were made from powder the hash browns were soggy and we had to pay extra for biscuits. The lunch menu looks great but we haven't tried it yet. No vegan or vegetarian options that I could see.

We were in town to see the Ingalls Homestead and wanted to find a local breakfast spot. Our search…read morewas a success when we found Ward's Store & Bakery. Although the breakfast menu is small, everything on it was absolutely delicious. My kids ordered fresh toast (made with HOMEMADE wheat bread) and the ham & cheese omelette. I've never seen my kids eat so quickly! They said - "this is the best french toast ever!" and "I love these eggs I love these eggs I love these eggs!" I would agree - I had the breakfast sandwich with HOMEMADE wheat bread and it was gone within seconds - delicious! Many locals were also inside enjoying their coffee - you could tell they come here often. The prices were reasonable, the donuts were light and fluffy, the friendly staff was attentive and the coffee was quite good too. If you're in town to see the Ingalls sites, be sure to stop in, you won't be disappointed.