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The Blue Heron

5.0 (15 reviews)
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Mushroom Bolognese
Susan S.

What a shockingly awesome meal we had at The Blue Heron. Don't be confused by the location (strip mall between Safeway and Hardware Hank) or prior tenants of this space... this is upscale food in a casual space with excellent prices. The service and genuine welcome elevates the experience as well. We loved our appetizers and entrees, as well as the wine and beer options. The menu has many interesting options, all delicious and large options. So lovely to have a restaurant like this on the west side - I hope to eat here every time I'm in Rapid City!

Butternut squash soup with spiced creme fraiche. Velvety umami in a bowl. I want more.
Dani E.

My husband, Eric, and I dined at The Blue Heron on Saturday, Nov 29, at 6 pm. We were greeted warmly by Drew, who also took my coat when we were seated; a small thing, but it definitely set the expectation for the service we were about to receive. Our server, Katie, was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Chef Ben, Drew, and Katie all have backgrounds in fine dining, and it shows. The vibe is upscale meets cozy, and I would feel at ease dressed up or in jeans and a nice top. The prices were very reasonable, and everything was well worth what we paid. The menu is small but thoughtful, with a focus on great ingredients and execution. The wine list feels carefully curated, and while not extensive, offers wines I've not seen on other local menus. My husband and I tried: Cheese plate: the cheeses were delicious and complemented each other well, as did the fruit, nut and bread accompaniments. I would have preferred the cheese to be more room temperature, but I see how that could be difficult for service when not knowing how many they will sell in a night. I might order it right away but eat it at the end of the meal like the French (because ooh la la!). I very much appreciated the cheeses being ones that I have never seen on a board in the local area (and I've had almost all of them), but I hope they vary the cheeses now and again. Butternut squash soup: oh.my.gourd! Velvety with diced butternut squash, this soup was a veritable flavor bomb and days later I still want more. Braised pork shank: the meat was perfectly braised, tender and unctuous with an amazing depth of flavor and a beautifully flavored jus. The garlic mash was delicious, as were the golden beets. I would have liked more caramelization on the beets for being roasted, but that was a minor thing. Teres major: I have never seen this cut on a local menu. I ordered it rare; it was cooked perfectly and the bordelaise sauce was a luscious complement. The broccolini was wonderfully crisp-tender. The fingerling potatoes were very good, too, though I would have l liked them to be crisp on the cut side for an added texture difference. Drew helped us decide on our wines, and they were the ideal finishing touches to our meal. It is clear how proud Drew is of the restaurant that he and Chef Ben have opened - and rightly so. He "nerded out" (self-professed) about their restaurant and their plans, and it's clear that it is only going to get better. I love talking to fellow food nerds, and I really valued Drew's graciousness and time in discussing the restaurant. I hope their menu will change seasonally, if only because I'm excited to see what else Chef Ben and his team will do! I already can't wait to go back.

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Connie P.

We checked out the Blue Heron last night and loved it! We have a habit of starting with dessert because we get too full at the end and the cheesecake did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious and beautifully done. The crab beignets and pork shank were amazing as well. So happy to see a great new restaurant in Rapid City. We purchased their discounted gift certificate as well, so yes, we will definitely be back!

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Eclectic menu. Great food. Wonderful service. Highly recommend for a lovely dinner out.

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The food was amazing. Drew was extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend going there for a great meal.

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Such an amazing restaurant, so enjoyable from the service to the food. I couldn't recommend the Blue Heron more!

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Wine Cellar Restaurant - Medjool dates filled with blue cheese $10, good but pricey

Wine Cellar Restaurant

4.1(111 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Very polite staff, owners on site. Great wine selection, 4…read moreseat bar as well as tables inside and outside. Small, quaint, romantic restaurant with high(er) end food. They do need to update the online menu. Filet listed online for $40.75 was $55. Date listed $6.75 were $10. Filet Mignon w/veal Demi glaze was awesome, you could cut it with a butter knife. I didn't like the small potato bites. Should have mashed potatoes $55 Bison ravioli was good (not made in house) but the sauce was on the salty side. Medjool dates filled with blue cheese were great $10. $10 is too expensive for these though. Overall a great place for a relaxing dinner. Or just have wine and appetizers.

The interior was nicely appointed and the staff was very friendly. The food was good - not…read moreexceptional. My husband ordered a wedge and what he got was a chopped salad. Apparently, they don't serve actual wedges because it causes too much waste. The owner agreed they need to change the name of the salad. My beet salad was tasty. Now after waiting 50 minutes with only one other couple in the restaurant, our entrees were served. They should have some games to play at the table for the long wait times. We were actually planning to order dessert but ran out of time. My salmon was cooked very well and tasted fresh. My husband's vegetable lasagna was saved by the mushroom gravy otherwise it lacked flavor.

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Sabatino's Italian Ristorante - Truffle Ravioli & Sausage Pappardelle

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3.7(210 reviews)
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So my husband and I had an awesome experience at Sabatino's in downtown Rapid City…read more The space is beautifully appointed and we had a lovely boat and a fun server (really nice guy with a relaxed, casual vibe in a dark ballcap whose name escapes me - but we were there Tuesday evening, September 1 and he walked me through the wine like a pro and gave me a sample of the Argentine Malbec, which I landed on as it was outstanding). Very nice wine list! My husband and I were both craving cream based pasta so he had the classic fettuccine Alfredo and I had a fabulous green base tortellini with a blue cheesy sauce that was absolutely divine. Oh and we also shared a phenomenal beet salad and their bread set up with the olive oil and balsamic was fresh and delicious and the perfect compliment to dinner. While we did not have dessert, they had some lovely-sounding tiramisu and gelato - definitely on the docket for next trip. We would highly recommend this lovely Italian restaurant in downtown Rapid City for a night out when you are craving good Italian food! We had a five star experience ***** We will definitely be back soon!!

We ate at Sabatino's our first night in town. The wait staff was very kind and prompt, and the…read moreambiance was great. Our water was quickly replenished and food served quickly. However, the main purpose (the meal) left a lot... quite a lot.. to be desired. The complimentary bread was stale and dry, and was a square style bread. It wasn't sourdough, focaccia or ciabatta, I really couldn't put my finger on it but wasn't appetizing. It was also served on a stained wood cutting/serving board which immediately turned me away from it. My husband gave it a go and gave the above feedback. The pasta, while al dente (my husband noted his was actually too al dente) was unfortunately really bland. Typically when I come across this, I can make with salt and pepper or chili flakes in this instance to make it more appealing, but that wasn't the case here. It just seemed overall the quality of ingredients were low and the meal was bland. I was looking for garlic, olive oil or something to add flavor in our dishes (he got a seafood pasta and I got a pomodoro with meatballs) The meatball portion was truly underwhelming. While not dry, completely lacking in flavor. Just a really soft texture with ground beef taste and nothing quite else. I couldn't quite taste the tomato in any part of either of our dishes. While I understand there could be a thought that it was meant to be a more "authentic" style as written in a prior review, one of the key components when making an "authentic" anything is quality ingredients and unfortunately this was not the case here. While convenient and cost-effective to source from Sysco or U.S. Foods, pricing above $20 a plate for a pasta dish that doesn't have flavor is a disappointing experience for most diners. At minimum, we would've loved a better quality bread, a more fresh, flavorful sauce for my husband and I's dishes, and for the noodles to be cooked in salted pasta water or until no longer crunchy. I got about 5 bites in before I unfortunately gave up on the dish. I'll give the same tip I give to all with flavor concerns: taste the food you're serving. If you find it doesn't meet at least 1 of the 5 pillars of taste (salt,fat,acid,heat,umami) then I recommend some tweaks!

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