Best bar in Vermillion. Kyle makes the BEST Bloody Mary in SD. Lots of history, great drinks and…read moregreat atmosphere!

Carey's is the flagship bar in Vermillion. It has the most tradition, best bartenders, and widest…read moreselection of beer. Everyone is welcome at Carey's. Their Bloody Mary was named the best in the state by Absolút Vodka. Ask for it extra spicy if you like a good kick. Bartenders know obscure shots and drinks so nothing is off the menu. Named in the Top 100 College Bars for Bros by BroBible, momentos of USD's past are displayed behind the bar. The booths are small, but every seat tells a story as students have carved their initials into the wood. The outdoor patio is spacious and a great place to hang out when it's warm. They do not serve food and take cash only (there is an ATM inside). However, you are allowed to bring food from other restaurants inside to eat. You can also purchase a mix-and-match six pack to-go. No stop in Vermillion is complete without a drink at Carey's.

The food was incredible, every part of the meal was hand picked to make it an amazing burger and…read morefries. The food was obviously created by people who love food, and they love sharing it with people who also love food (like me). The atmosphere is perfect and I love the "outdoor" seating option that is still in a temperature controlled environment for the winter months. The staff is kind and attentive.

We stopped in for drinks and dinner because we saw a few social media posts talking about the food…read more We were very disappointed that after taking a seat at the bar - nobody acknowledged that we were even in the restaurant. Staff were washing dishes in the kitchen and the bartender was putting away glasses - we made eye contact with both to no avail - after 10mins we walked out without even one person saying a word to us. Happy to give our money elsewhere.

Great Food , Have been coming here for years. Staff is the…read moreBest. Friendly and fun!!!! Prices good. Specials are excellent. You can't go wrong. Mike B

Best hidden food gem on the east side. Kenny the chef has been running the kitchen for years. Sorry…read moreno kids this place is a bar. You can get orders to go.

The absolute best burgers I found in the state of South Dakota. When you go inside it kinda looks…read morelike it dive bar, but don't let that sway you. The staff are fantastic and friendly. The burgers are AMAZING.

Big Erns has THE best steak and chilic! It is down home type place. Nothing fancy or snobby about…read moreit.

So this is where the town is!!! Packed wall to wall on a Tuesday night…read more I ordered a PBR, and she brought me 2. I said no I only wanted one, the tender replied that's how they ring up. I said; I have to buy two?!! She said no, it's buy one get one free. Which apparently is on most their drinks!!! The crowd was quite diverse ranging in age, and sects. The tavern was a good size with the bar wrapping around the majority of it. A pool table, jukebox, and TV supplied a bit of entertainment. But it seemed the real reason people came here was to drink, and do it very cheaply I might add! This seemed to be an "in between bar" as most people were coming and going to other venues, or looking to meet up with friends. Almost like a "home base" people seemed to meet here, leave, then come back to see who else had stopped in. This is definitely my kind of bar, and if I lived here this would be my spot.

Sitting on A Saturday afternoon, ordered food and its a 45 minute wait and we have still not got…read moreour food. We are the only people here.

Recently while covering a hunting trip we checked out the best Dive bar of South Dakota. Very…read moreunique place smashing bottles on the loading dock is a favorite pastime here. Several other places just a short walking distance provided some fantastic food one wouldn't have expected out here in the Great Plains. Definitely worth the stop

We want to leave a good review, but we can't. The price was fair and liked the simplistic menu…read more But after that the whole experience was terrible. Service bad, rare steaks were well done. We wish you the best but you better get your restaurant figured out as it was a disaster.

This small dive bar is located just west of the meat packing plant and just north of Falls Park…read more The customers consisted of blue-collar workers and bikers. Entry was through a group of smokers located just outside the front door. I noticed a pool table, several casino machines, TVs, an electronic juke box, a dart board and background music (not too loud). The drinks were moderately priced, but served in small, plastic cups by an accommodating bartender who was also drinking. I wasn't a fan of the $2.50 charge for credit or debit cards, but it was clearly posted. Overall, A-OK for a dive bar.

We walked in and immediately felt like home. Staff was super friendly. Great dive atmosphere…read more Regulars were funny and inviting to a couple travelers. Everyone we interacted with was helpful with our road trip. We will be stopping on the way back.

Recently visited SoDak and had the opportunity to stay about a 20min walk away via the bike path…read more If you're visiting or local - highly recommend. The tenders are super friendly along with the comers and goers. The menu is posted on the wall behind the bar and relatively easy to see if your eyesight is still somewhat sharp. Small snacks are under or equal to $1.00. More meal items are around $9.00. I tried their chicken strips. It was tasty. I saw others noshing on various menu items and enjoying themselves too. I don't think you can go wrong with whatever you choose. They have a small beer selection, but if you're unsure of what to get they'll help you figure it out. The bar is clean, though there are flies, but I've learned that to be true of almost anywhere you go in SD. There are TVs to watch the game. When I was there it was Vikings vs. Panthers. Everyone was rooting for Vikings! After they won, they passed out a small cup of champagne and set off fireworks in the parking lot midday. It was fun(ny) and really nice. Everyone knew everyone and the home-like feel was incredible. As a newbie you're subject to an initiation drink. I did linger bunches but I left with ample time to walk home before darkness set in. There aren't any street lights in the area and I didn't think to bring a flashlight with me when I ventured out. Clean and large bathroom for customers & really cute Halloween decor - you'll have to visit and spook yourself out! Happy eats!

Great neighborhood bar with good food as well. Fun to just go for a quick bite or a beer.read more

Fun little dive bar with excellent service! Very friendly and off the beaten path. Not a huge place…read morebut perfect for what we were looking for!

Husband and I popped-in looking for a night cap. We're from South Sioux and was staying the night…read morein Sioux Falls. It was a Sunday evening, so we weren't looking for much. Just a place to hang out for an hour or so. I'd categorize it as a 'dive bar.' I enjoyed the decor. It's full of street signs, construction equipment, and alcohol advertising. Had 1 pool table, a couple slots, and dartboards. I noticed an outdoor patio/smoking area. Bar was only maybe, 8 people long? 10 if you squished. We hung out at a table; the bar was shoulder-to-shoulder full. Bartender came over and waited on us. That was nice. I expected to go to the counter. She was very kind, quick, and attentive. Never caught her name but loved her blue hair! I could tell the rest of the bar was full of regulars and we felt a little out of place. But, it's a tiny bar on a Sunday night. We almost witnessed a fight! And a patron had to be cut off and he somehow didn't fall as he was leaving. I pray he didn't drive. More than 1 person complimented my husband's beard. Was a tad bit awkward. LoL He used the bathrooms and he said it was fine. Prices were good. I noticed they had a lot of specials and happy hours. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Gave it 3 stars because I wasn't disappointed nor was I blown away. Neutral rating for a neutral experience. Beware of pot holes in the parking lot.

We've been to Backyard Brew a couple of times. Staff is very helpful. The help yourself and pour by…read morethe ounce tap wall is a convenient way to try a good number of beers and they had beers from one of our favorite Des Moines breweries, which was great. We had a pizza in our second visit. It was good, but didn't wow either of us. Definitely a good place to hang out with pleasant atmosphere.

This place is a new take on the old sports bar…read more The sports bars I have been to have been a narrow assortment of appetizers and a few entres with a good selection of drinks to pair the food. To that point, this place is much the same. Where it gets better(in my opinion) is the wall of pour your own beer, cider or wine. They give you a RFID wrist band and you scan in on whatever drink you want, then pour as much or as little as you like. Everything is by the ounce, so you can try everything or stick with your selection favorites. Enjoy your fill of their rotating selection of local and not so local brew. The wait staff is great. Friendly and prompt. All in all, we were surprised with how well this place works. Can't wait to come back again.