Flew into Custer, South Dakota, for a one-night stay and came across this cool restaurant--and I'm glad we did! The bar is great: spacious, comfortable, and with plenty of drink options. The food menu is somewhat limited, but what we ordered was really good. I started with a non-alcoholic Lagunitas Hazy IPA, which was excellent. It had some refreshing fruity notes and was a great choice. I ordered the orange chicken. It was well done and definitely good, although it didn't quite have that "wow" factor. My buddy ordered the small nachos with added beef, and those were absolutely the way to go! The "small" size was huge, loaded with toppings, and packed with flavor. I sampled a few and would definitely recommend them. There wasn't any live music on Friday night when we visited, but it looks like they have live music fairly often throughout the week, which would be a fun bonus. Service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. If you're in Custer, this is definitely a place worth checking out! read more

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Over all, a solid evening that included a nice selection of tap beer, great food, and pretty dang good live music read more

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We were here almost every night during our stay in Custer. The first evening we ordered our drinks and food at the bar and headed outside to enjoy the slight drizzle. The service is all order at the bar and then they'll bring the food to you from the disconnected kitchen. I ordered the Orange Chicken Bowl and my husband got their Chipped Beef Special. It was out to our table in about 10 minutes, and everything was fresh and piping hot! The orange chicken could've been mistaken for the packages they sell at Trader Joe's or Costco (and I mean that in the BEST sense - I LOVE those brands of orange chicken!), but the broccoli was obviously fresh and still had a nice crisp to it while being just the right amount of tender. The serving sizes are huge and we weren't able to finish both meals. There are pool tables inside that are extraordinarily expensive, so we only played about two games. There was extremely loud live music we weren't expecting the second night, so we sat outside on the patio to try and get a way from the volume, but we still returned for the ambience and the quick service. read more

The Custer Beacon - Orange Chicken Bowl - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Food was awesome. Beer selection great. Karaoke night and trivia night so much fun. Staff were great too. Next time I'll be back for sure

What a great place to spend a Friday night in Custer. Good food and good tunes. We were lucky enough to see the Lonely Rangers from Rapid. Let me tell you the Beacon was lit! The food was also great! Bibimbap bowl was awesome and the chips and queso were flowing. Don't skip on the matcha beignets. Had a great welcoming experience! read more

The Custer Beacon - Lonely Rangers - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

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We went to The Custer Beacon twice in one day. The first time we ate lunch, which you order outside. And order drinks at the bar. They had a live band the second time. They have plenty of seating inside and outside. They don't rush you to turn the tables. We'll be back. read more

Cute lil indoor outdoor brewery vibe in Custer, close to Mount Rushmore and the Badlands! Lots of local beer selections but i got a topo Chico hehe Lamb gyro was 8/10, needs a bit more lamb and lettuce but the tzatziki was delicious My mom got roast beef sandwich with red wine jus and she said it was 7/10, just wasn't accustomed to the type of smoked beef. Potato salad was fine. Also has lots of games, pool, and corn hole outside. Live music was great! Shout out to the band, Good Morning Bedlam read more

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Great community atmosphere with friendly local staff. The Dakota Dip sandwich is a must try. The meat is smoked to perfection and the in house made au jus sauce brings an amazing refinement to the flavor overall read more

Great food! Great prices! Fun events! awesome place to get together with friends and family. Very family friendly environment.

Driving home from Rapid and wanted to extend vacation by one day. Saw they had live music and decided on Custer. The venue is great. Drinks reasonably priced and the food we had was good. Service was excellent and friendly. The band was epic and easily one of the best we have heard in a long time. A Brothers Fountain. Like that there is not a cover charge, but a suggested donation. Can't wait to come back! read more

What more can you ask for? Music a lot of nights on a REAL stage. Food that is WAY WAY above traditional bar food. Service is always friendly and competent. Lots of stuff for kids too. read more

Vince, the Head Chef, totally took care of us! We had seen him in town the night before, and he told us to come in to the Beacon and ask for him. He made us two "Vince Specials" and they were insanely good! We left there so full and happy. We live in California, but will definitely be back to the Beacon, thanks to Vince and his amazing cooking abilities! read more

This place might as well be the Custer, SD visitor center. We were in town (or just outside of it) for three nights and we stopped by every night for food, live music, and karaoke. I am not exaggerating when I say this is the only MUST during our entire trip in South Dakota. We did a lot: Mount Rushmore, ATVing, hiking, Deadwood, but The Beacon is what I find myself thinking about today at work. The food was really good and was served from the side building after ordering from the bar. The interior venue space is large and well-designed. They have tables near the bar with pool tables and a few high-tops but the stage is surrounded by couches. I absolutely LOVED this. Coffeehouse vibes but with a prairie spin. I get the feeling that this place functions as kind of a town hall. I feel like we met a good cross-section of the town while we were there. I cannot speak highly enough of those we met here. It was truly the perfect welcome to the Black Hills. My only regret about my time in Custer is that we did not spend more time here. The bar staff was fantastic, the food was great, and the locals were friendly. The Beacon has a good mix of locals and tourists, especially in the later hours. DO NOT MISS this place. I am not sure if I will ever be back to Custer, but if I do, I hope I can stop by and have a drink. Thanks for the memories! read more

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Stayed in Custer and this was recommended by our front desk clerk. Nice, roomy, had a stage where it was open mike night for local musicians. Sign as we entered instructed us to take menus, find a seat, and order at the bar. Food arrived shortly. My friend and I both had the Dakota dip, lots of roast beef piled on a thick brioche bun with au jus, comes with one side. We both had fries and my friend also got a side salad and fried beets Ala carte. When food arrived my friend didn't have her fries but they did bring them. We never had service aftermath, no one checked to see if we needed anything or more to drink. Guess you have to go to the bar for that also. Other than that the food was super good, the roast beef was tender, juicy and flavorful. My friend loved her salad, and the fries were crispy and hot. Would recommend if in Custer. read more

The Custer Beacon - Open mike night for local musicians - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Large selection of craft beer. Thursday burger and beer special was perfect. We also had the gyro with quinoa. It was fantastic. There was also music. What more could you ask for read more

The Custer Beacon - Band playing - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Beer and ambiance is good but if you get the burger deal know that it's a slider deal. It's a good deal because it's a mini burger and a mini beer. I probably should have known that too good to be true usually is. read more

First time here in Custer and landed on this awesome place! Live music, pool tables, comfy lounging area and tables, good food, and chill areas outside with corn hole. Oh and good craft beers to choose from! Highly recommend this place. read more

In Custer at start and end of vac. Another bartender recommended this place. Hit it 3 times. Walked in, incredible open space with live music. A nice lady offered my wife her bar set, turns out it was the owner. Great outside area, family friendly. Good prices, better than ok food but great vibe. Wed-Sat. ** not fancy, order your food at the bar, take a number and sit down. Bathrooms take a little getting used to read more

The Custer Beacon - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

The Custer Beacon is an outstanding spot that has been a highlight of my many trips to Custer over the past few years. A family-run business in a converted warehouse, the Beacon brings together a wonderful community with outstanding concerts, delicious food and a comprehensive local craft beer tap list. The food menu is always evolving and I can never get enough of the Dakota Dip sandwich, paired up with a Bruce Banner APA. It's always fun to grab a beer there--even on non-concert days--hang with friends, toss some corn hole or shoot pool. Every time I come back I'm always impressed by some of the fun updates to the space. read more

The Custer Beacon - Stage and seating area - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

What a delightful find! Have been coming to the Hills for years yet just stumbled upon this gem. Nachos were loaded, even without protein, asian bowls so good, and great burger. read more

The food here was amazing! I got the yakisoba and loved it! I added chicken to mine, and it was perfectly spicy for me. My companions got a meal with porchop (I didn't try this item), a salmon salad (I thought it was good), and a pulled pork sandwich (which was delicious). The staff were friendly and helpful. 10/10 will go again just for the food. read more

We visited the Custer Beacon and Cantina on a cold Friday night. There was great live music and the food was delicious. The staff made sure the outside fire pits were stoked up so we could stay warm and also enjoy their outside patio. Everything was very clean, including the unisex bathroom. Just a great experience. read more

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This place is a hidden vegetarian gem!! I wish I'd found this place earlier! They have vegan food, vegetarian food, paleo food, keto food. And their food is amazing! Their beer selection is on par with a big brewery. As a bonus they have live music and games! Do not miss out. Make sure to get your dinner here. read more

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The fries were very underwhelming. Very soggy and dark brown as if the oil was old. Also, I would not recommend The Dakota dip-the jus was so salty that you can't taste the bison. There was hardly any cheese or onions on the sandwich. However, the canteen burrito smothered in red curry was to die for! read more

The Custer Beacon - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

A great place to stop for a beer and food. The bartender was very friendly and helpful picking out a beer. I love the atmosphere. You can eat and drink inside or outside. read more

The Custer Beacon is a GREAT place!... The burger was amazing, hand made with wonderful smoky bacon. The Cubano sandwich was just what I was looking for. Home cut fries...Very attentive staff...we were there earlier & heard the sound check of the band & wished we could stay. We ate inside, but there is a large outdoor area with games to play such as shuffboard & cornhole...highly recommended!...we will be back the next time we are in the area. read more

What a find! Took a jog past this place this morning, and it looked fun; so we came back this evening. Open air, live music, friendly staff, and waffle fries to die for! Not to mention a nice selection of craft beer on tap. I'm rooting for you guys to grow and thrive! Congratulations on your recent re-open! Fun for kids too. read more

On the evening we went they were having a Ladies Night event. The atmosphere was pleasant and the place was inviting. The menu was limited but looked good. I ordered the Ultimate BLT and the veggie stew. The veggie soup was not what I expected. It tasted like a spicy spaghetti sauce with raw carrots. I was not a fan of the BLT either. The beef bacon had a good flavor but the texture reminded me of beef jerky. Overall I was disappointed with my meal. read more

A wonderful venue for live bluegrass. The kitchen is a separate building from the bar so pets are allowed to be there. The grilled cheese was awesome and the waffle fries were a great side. Love the atmosphere and the bartender was great. I didn't catch his name but he had glasses. The Custer Beacon is a go to! read more

The Custer Beacon - Bluegrass jam sesh - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Delicious food and wonderful music! I could hang out here for a loooong time! Love the bluegrass jam!

the only place open, this place was suggested, we are so glad!!!! the food was amazing!!!! friendly staff, live music, outdoor seating!!!! read more

Such a community space. Locals drinking craft beer, enjoying music, and finding authentic ways to entertain and be entertained.

We are from SoCal/San Diego area and have frequented many of the new hipster food breweries and this place beats them all. Although they are not a brewery, they serve many outstanding local brews. We were so impressed w/ chef Vince's Smokey stir-fry w/chicken and burger bomb we came back the next day for the Cubano w/ sweet potato salad and the bison dip. Some of the best food with original flavors I've ever had. Owner Louie and bar tender Luke are attentive to exceed your expectations. read more

This place was super cool. Everyone was so nice and the beer selection was great. Ambiance was amazing. The only downfall was the food. The fries were hand cut and looked delicious but were limp and mushy. Sadness. The ketchup bottles were empty. Also, the Power Bowl was super gross. Diluted and flavorless. The main reason we went there was because the food reviews were good for vegetarians. Bummer. read more

Great food, great staff and great atmosphere. Will definitely go back. Burger, curry bowl and pulled pork was on point. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch and loved sitting outside on the covered porch! The staff are wonderfully friendly and the atmosphere is great! I had the pita sandwich with chicken! Great lunch spot in Custer! read more

Attentive, good beer and wine menu and the food is good. Recommend this this brew pub.

This is one of Custer's new live music venues and event centers. There is a great variety of bands from all over the country, food, beer and wine. This is a family friendly venue. read more

The Custer Beacon - Live bands - Music Venues Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

The environment was so peaceful and the food was amazing! I felt bad that I couldn't finish all of my chicken stir fry bowl because it was delicious. Everyone in my family loved what they ordered. There were plenty of games to play, and the bathrooms were so clean and nice. I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

What a great atmosphere. The bartenders Denaye and Maddy were great hosts and very helpful with describing their beers and wines. Excellent choice!! read more