We love coming here when in town! The onion rings are a must and we always get the Beef Bulgogi. Great local vibe and relaxed atmosphere!

We stopped here with a big appetite after a nice day around cluster state park and Mount Rushmore. The food was made fresh with plenty of it. Luckily we visited on a nice sunny day so they had the patio open. Hanje, was our server and she was so friendly and helpful. Really appreciated her service and kindness. The food was delish, as i ordered the BCJ burger and my fiancé ordered the wolf burger. We both really enjoyed our it. All together for 2 draft beers, and two burgers the bill came to about 40$ w/o tip. Recommend stopping here if you're looking for something tasty read more

The Custer Wolf - BCJ w/ soup of the day - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

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Excellent food in Custer, South Dakota. So many dipping sauces. Yummy! (Pics on another review)

Service was great, Food was mostly good, ambiance just ok. Price was average to high. Menu was limited

We were passing through and decided to give this place a try. It is very cool inside and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Our waiter was a young man name Sage, and when he talked you just wanted him to pick up a guitar and sing you some Johnny cash. That boy was all country, if it was an act he nailed it! The food was awesome! I got a Burger (I think it was PBJ or something) and my wife got the shredded buffalo. We both loved our food and would be hard pressed not to get them again. But they had a lot of great options, so I would really like to try some other stuff. Hope I make it back to that area some day because I would go back in a heart beat. Our favorite place we ate so far on this trip. read more

Staying at Custer state park and looked for a place for dinner. This place has great service - thanks Sam! Food and atmosphere were both terrific. Would definitely go again. We got staff recommendations for things to do in the area - they took good care of 4 travelers. read more

Service was great. Food was also good. Didn't care for the beer I tried but that's not their fault. Lots of emphasis on local breweries which is nice. It was a tad loud but it was busy. Honestly didn't mind the noise because my three kids added to it. Bill came tucked in a vintage book. Pretty neat little restaurant! read more

The Custer Wolf - Burger and salad - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Arrived at 5:45 or 6 on a Wednesday in September, and was able to be seated at the bar right away (traveling by myself; there was a short wait for tables). Looking for a healthier option, I went for the falafel burger, and at the bartender's recommendation went with the broccoli for the side. He said he ate it like popcorn, and while that's not broccoli's usual reputation, once it arrived I could see why. Grilled, very tender, and dusted with olive oil and seasoning, I ate several florets before remembering I had a falafel burger, too. Definitely get the broccoli! The falafel burger also was quite good. Lightly fried, fresh vegetables, excellent tzatziki, it did not last long either. Every state out west seems to want you to try their state's beef, so it was a relief to find a delicious way to introduce something other than cow to my diet. It is true that they may run out of things; the couple next to me ordered fish and chips, but they only had enough cod for one order. So the other was upgraded to walleye, with an offer to switch to another order if preferred; they took the walleye. My advice would be to look at the menu and have at least two options that you'd be willing to consider. One of the things I've come to appreciate about being outside major metro areas is that more things are made fresh and in-house, but it also means there isn't an endless supply of it that can be refreshed from the nearest food service outlet if it happens to be more popular than usual on a particular week. Closed on Thursdays (as of this writing). Wednesday weekly specials are posted to their Facebook page and some of them look pretty good; if I lived locally I'd probably pop in to try them every so often. read more

After a long drive through Custer State Park, we stopped in The Custer Wolf looking for a big bite to eat. We were completely satisfied and cannot stop raving about this restaurant. The service was amazing. Our server was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The food was spectacular! I ordered the Chicken Tenders which were made with their homemade batter and fried to order. The seasoning on the Chicken Tenders was also excellent. My date ordered the Bcj Burger and she said it was amazing with a lot of flavor. We both ordered the Potato Smashers as our side. Although, the best dish was last which was their Bread Pudding. It was the best bread pudding we have ever tried! It didn't have any extra add-ins (such as nuts or raisins) but that's what made it so great. It came with whipped cream and a caramel sauce. We can't wait to be back soon when in the area. read more

As locals, we've made "The Wolf" our favorite go-to eatery for quite some time. My wife and I often go there for lunch, my days off make mid week lunches an excellent chance to enjoy some of our favorite menu items when the crowds aren't quite so large and the service is always outstanding at the bar or a table. Everything on their menu is simply wonderful. I could write a book, praising our experiences there, but suffice to say we have NEVER had a less than stellar meal. Reading other customer's reviews reinforces our feeling that you won't find better food in our area. The atmosphere is always home-town friendly, clever and novel ways of promoting their fare, we just love it. And, the "Spicy Ukrainian" dressing got a big grin out of both of us. read more

The Custer Wolf - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

How to begin....I wish with dessert. Homemade bread pudding with warm caramel sauce....the best and how we ended our meal. We started with fried green beans that came with two different homemade sauces. My husband had fish and chips which he loved. I had the po'boy which was so good. The dish was light and the slaw was fresh and good. I recommend the smashed fried potatoes as a side. I hope to come back next time we are in town. I love restaurants that take the time to make everything from scratch, it shows they care. Hunter gave us excellent service. You can tell everyone cares. read more

Gotta check this place out when in Custer. I had the wolf burger. A nice solid burger. Wife had the smoked trout. Her comment - this is more like smoke salmon.... Yea, that's because it's smoked. She missed that! . Nice sample of local brews. Yup. Would go there again. read more

This is a nice restaurant in Custer, SD. The walleye sandwich is like fish sticks in a bun. It's tasty. My favorite meal is the multi-grain, Buffalo barbecue sandwich. It's so delicious and I highly recommend the overstuffed sandwich. The salad is good with their homemade salad dressing. Give the ranch a try! Hubby had the hamburger and said it was good. The only problem is this restaurant does not take reservations. It's first come, first seated. They have outdoor seating besides inside seating. We have gone when they have great service. They also run short of help occasionally. I believe everyone tries really hard to do their best. read more

We stopped here for a late dinner after spending the day in Deadwood. I am glad we got the chance to eat here before we left town. Unfortunately we didn't grab any photos but the food was really good. I got a Caesar salad with chicken and the fried green beans. Both were really tasty despite definitely not being the premier menu items. My friend has a dietary restriction that requires he eat a low FODMAP diet. The Custer Wolf accommodated this with the steamed vegetable entree. My other friend got the Bulgogi bowl, which was also really good and unexpected in Custer South Dakota, Behind Skogen Kitchen, this was the best place we at in Custer. Check it out for lunch of dinner if you are looking for American cuisine with local flavor. read more

We tried this place on a recommendation and it met our expectations. Great beer selection and the burgers were very good

Had a great lunch with great service on our way to visit Mount Rushmore. The hostess was helpful and friendly and our wait was minimal, having arrived around 2. My wife and I shared the bbq chicken flatbread, and could have been satisfied without entrees. But, who knew? For entrees, she had the Big Buff Sandwich, shredded buffalo with slaw on wheat bread and the potato mashers and enjoyed both, though she said she'd prefer the slaw on the side as it left the bread soggy. I tasted the buffalo and it was excellent, lean with a well-smoked flavor. I had the fish and chips, which was flaky white cod in a beer batter. One of my filets was a little on the well-done side, but I didn't get a bad taste from it. The tartar sauce had a nice lemon zest to it. Food and drink service was quick and friendly. The check, which allowed payment via QR code, was brought between the covers of "The Carnivorous Carnival", by Lemony Snicket, where past customers had scribbled notes so I added ours to the pages. All I can add is, I wish I lived closer. read more

The food was delish especially the fish and chips. There was 7 of us women and Jason was a lot of fun and very receptive to us. We had a lot if fun there as well. The other women enjoyed the Salads as well as the drinks. read more

The Custer Wolf - Girls trip - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Saturday night so we were out on the wait list. Told us 35+ minutes but it was more like 15 since we sat outside. We ordered Beef Bulgogi, Vegetable Medley with Shrimp, kids tenders and kids Mac and cheese. Server was decent. Didn't check on us but we didn't really need anything so that's okay. Food was good but not amazing. read more

Cute place, homemade ciders and brews, good food and a cute store that's attached. We would go back.

Super delicious American food. Perfect for after a bike ride!! Had a great burger and fries here. Fast and friendly service. read more

The Custer Wolf - Patio - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Pleasantly surprised to find this excellent restaurant in Custer, South Dakota! I am usually not a great fan of sandwiches but the Wolleye Po'Boy sandwich along with their daily special soup was excellent. It was served on a hoagie topped with perfectly fried white fish, coleslaw, pickles, & their special homemade sauce. It was so delicious . The staff was very friendly & we were seated immediately. What a wonderful dining experience to find this true gem in the middle of this charming city, Custer, South Dakota. Highly recommend! read more

Wow! This was fabulous! Food, service, and environment were all amazing! There are several choices of beer and hard cider on tap. I went for the Ace Space and it was so good! I don't typically enjoy ciders, but felt adventurous today. Onion rings for an appetizer were perfect. Thick cut onions fried in light batter...mmmm. Kids both ordered chicken strips and fries. Again, fried perfectly. The chicken strips were large and juicy. Hubby went for their special tonight, spicy rice and veggies. I took a sample and it had tremendous flavor but boy did it have a kick at the end. I opted for chicken Alfredo sans tomato. Chicken was lemon pepper flavor and the sauce was thinner than I anticipated. The noodles had large bacon chunks. Topped with shaved Parmesan. So GOOD! I'm going to be dreaming about it in my sleep! read more

Food was good, service was good (considering that it was crowded) took a very long time to get our food. We ate on the patio and there in lies the problem. Unfortunately there was a "musician" playing a guitar and other instruments right next to the patio VERY LOUDLY! When we said something to the server he just dismissed us and mumbled something about it being a public sidewalk. I have submitted many reviews over several years and try to be positive. However I can not recommend this place at all. Stay away unless you enjoy VERY loud music. read more

I enjoyed my lunch but my wife didn't like her pick. The biggest issue is their location, it's on a busy corner, behind a small fence, so there is a lot of road noise. read more

Fabulous meal that will surprise your taste buds. Alfredo sauce was delicious and the chicken was tender and juicy. Servers were friendly. read more

The Custer Wolf - Alfredo - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

So disappointed they're not open every day as we would have gone back. Had the fried green bean appetizer and walleye. Both firsts for us. Food was good, service was very good. Enjoyed chatting with our server about the local area. Sat in the bar because it was a little quieter and too breezy for the patio. read more

It is my absolute pleasure to write an evaluation of this restaurant. Custer wolf is a fabulous establishment!! We live in Philadelphia and have dined in some of the best restaurants in ny,Pennsylvania,and Massachusetts. This place can hold its own relative to the best in those states. The food was prepared perfectly.it was fresh and delicious. The portions were generous and the service was warm and attentive! If one finds themselves in black hills or rapid city areas,this place is a MUST! read more

Ate at the bar and had the rib eye special - service and food were superb. If you're going thru Custer make sure and make time for a meal there. read more

Nice casual dining with solid food choices. Caught them at shift change, but no impact on service. Nice beer selections, friendly service. Bison sandwich was great - a knife and fork meal. Bison was tender and juicy. Ask for more sauce on side. Walleye po boy was good, but probably could have used 1 more chunk of fish. Nice options for vegetarian or GF. Fried green beans were interesting, I think the spicier dipping sauce made them good. I would return if I was in the area read more

Very friendly staff here. The waitress recommended the bulgogi and she was right - it was excellent. The jasmine rice only ok, but I was very surprised to find a Korean favorite down well. read more

Terrible service. 2 1/2 hour lunch. Waitress said well there were 14 customers ahead of you. REALLy!!!!!!??? We ordered. Waited, waited and waited. When our food was finally delivered, no apology just gave excuse. If can't handle so many tables maybe have fewer. Waitress was so rude about it!!! read more

From start to finish, this place is highly recommended! The Host was a problem solver and accommodating to all. They found an alternative option for each person waiting for a table. Waitress was extremely friendly and attentive. Food was amazing! Chicken tenders were lightly breaded to perfection and fries were plump! Mini corn dogs were great too. We sat outside in the covered dining and were completely out of the rain that as happening outside. Nice decorations and tables were not on top of each other. A must for lunch when visiting the area. read more

Great tasting ribeye steak. We also had the Walleye Sandwich and it was fresh and tasty. The homemade salad dressing was awesome.

Sat in patio with are welcomed dog, and brought water to all including our dog! Food was good.

In the land of burgers and beer, The Custer Wolf is a splendid oasis. We scored a table on the patio for an early dinner and enjoyed the shaded private space off the main drag in Custer. At our server's suggestion, we started with the Cowboy Caviar, which was a fresh and tasty version of salsa. The tortilla chips were the not so tasty chips reminiscent of cheap gas station nachos, but they worked as a vessel for the delicious homemade salsa. Dinner was a BCJ burger for the teenager, a deconstructed shredded buffalo sandwich for the husband and the gluten-free sweet potato flatbread for me. The portions were generous and the dudes were happy with the burger and buffalo, but the best surprise of the meal was the flatbread. Good gluten-free crust is hard to find and this crust was totally spot on. Great subtle sweet potato flavor, crunch and substantial enough to pick up and eat by the slice if you're so inclined. The toppings were innovative, plentiful and an absolutely delicious combo. It was definitely entree sized as promised and I actually needed help to finish it off. The wait list got very long as we ate our dinner, so come early, get a spot on the list, and then take a walk around town. After a day at the National Parks, you'll be super happy with the chill dining atmosphere, good service (thanks dude with the Keith Haring socks) and the delicious fresh food. read more

said online they had bison burgers but they do not their beef burger was good service was fast and friendly snd s very nice atmosphere read more

Had the fried fish and smashed red potatoes, husband had the fried fish and fries. Frozen cod and the breading was too thick and doughy. Service was good. The general appearance of the restaurant was dirty. Our table was sticky and all the condiments were mostly empty and dirty looking. Women's bathroom was out of paper towels with no air dryer. Won't be back read more

Stopped off while driving through. Great people from staff to locals eating there. Nice selection n draft and the ground beef chilli was excellent. If you're driving through Custer, stop and have a beer and some food. read more

My friend and I decided to try a new restaurant in Custer after walking the Volksmarch at Crazyhorse. We checked out the reviews and decided on the Custer Wolf. With feedback from our server, Hunter (and some locals) we both decided on the beef Bulgogi. It was very good. The coconut rice was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. Prices were very decent as well. read more

I had a delicious meal last night. Pasta a limone with chicken. For dessert I had their amazing bread pudding. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more