Great food and wonderful customer service!! I had the hamburger and fries and asked for extra pickles and they were very accommodating. My husband had the bulgogi with rice and broccoli and really enjoyed it. We even bought shirts so we could remember this fun place!! read more

The Custer Wolf - Great local beer and Chardonnay ! - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

While passing through Custer, South Dakota after a visit to Mount Rushmore, we made a stop at The Custer Wolf for a quick bite--and it ended up being a memorable part of the day. The weather was perfect, so we opted for a seat outside, which gave us a pleasant view of the downtown area and added a relaxed, small-town charm to the experience. We started off with the cowboy caviar and fried green beans--both appetizers were flavorful and fresh, a great way to ease into the meal. For my main course, I went with the walleye po' boy, served with smashed potatoes. The fish was perfectly cooked, the sandwich well-balanced, and the potatoes were a hearty, comforting side. To drink, I enjoyed two Ninja Juice IPAs from nearby Sawyer Brewing Company, which paired nicely with the meal and added a refreshing local touch to the overall experience. All in all, the food was delicious, the beer cold, and the atmosphere--especially from the outdoor seating--made for a great stop. Whether you're passing through or spending more time in the Black Hills, The Custer Wolf is a solid pick for casual, quality eats. read more

The Custer Wolf - Walleye Po' boy with smashed potatoes - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

A really pretty restaurant in downtown Custer. They have an adorable patio but it was too cold the day we visited. I had the fish and chips and they were good but there was an unusual spice in the batter that I didn't like. My husband had the smoked trout BLT and really liked it. Everything seemed very fresh. Our server was great read more

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The service was exceptional! Our server Jen was very attentive and nice! We had the cowboy caviar to start. It was a nice balance of sweet and tangy and the portion was large. I had the Walleye Po Boy. It was delicious and the huge! My husband had the Bcj burger and said it was good! read more

The Custer Wolf - Walleye Po boy - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

An 11/10 experience! Our hilarious waiter made our already great time here even better. All of the staff, in fact, were all extremely kind, having friendly banter with groups of customers as they served us. The crowd here also was welcoming and queer-friendly. The ambiance was cozy with a true local feel. The bathrooms are so nice here that it's almost comical - there are bidets on the toilet and a great changing table in the women's. The food was delicious. I got the falafel burger with a gluten free bun. The toppings were fresh and the tzatziki sauce it came with fit perfect. Dietary restrictions here are clearly labeled, even for the side dishes. They have a great gluten free selection, even offering a gluten free IPA. Thanks for making our post hike meal memorable! read more

The Custer Wolf - falafel burger with gluten free bun - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

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Stopped by based on someone's recommendation and so glad I took the suggestion! We were greeted by a lovely lady outdoors who sat us at a booth and then taken care of by another friendly young lady. I had the Italian turkey sandwich which was out of this world. For my side I had a salad that came with 2 slices of watermelon radish which I never heard of but I am a HUGE fan of radishes and loved the look and taste of it. My husband had the smoked trout BLT and raved about it. Seemed to be pretty popular for a Wednesday afternoon and I can see why. Highly recommend! read more

The Custer Wolf - Italian turkey with side salad - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Service was good, we sat at the bar. The bartender was really pushing the "best chicken tenders ever" so I went with them. They were OK, definitely not the best, they were lightly breaded and fried, it was the chicken. It was so bland, no seasoning, etc. the Mr got the walleye poboy, he said it was really good. The slaw and pickles really added a nice flavor. read more

Really, really liked this place! Such a pleasant surprise. Our server, Terra, was an absolute delight and the food was on point. We had a Reuben and a Walleye sandwich, both of which were outstanding. Great flavors! And speaking of which, do not leave here without having the bread pudding. Terra enthusiastically recommended it, we trusted her, and she was not wrong. Holy cow. Amazing. It's a friendly vibe - like an old saloon that put on some lipstick for a night out - with unexpectedly tasty food on offer. Try it! read more

As odd as they sound the friend green beans are amazing! I recommend them! The chicken tenders are like what grandma used to make. Very relaxing atmosphere. read more

Food was good, but expensive compared to the portion size. Extra $2 for onion rings when they only give you five??? Two fish sticks for $20 for fish and chips??? The supposed 6oz burger is smaller than quarter pound burgers anywhere else and the side of smashed red potatoes was sparse as well. If the food hadn't tasted good, this would have been a one star review....don't go here hungry. read more

Service and ambience were very good. Pastas and fish were delicious. Prices seem a bit high compared to other restaurants. Somehow there were a lot of flies but we would come back again! read more

It's a good thing that they are a good restaurant, because in spite of other businesses saying they were open on Yelp and website until 10/15, they were closed on 10/11. Your choices on this night were Custer Wolf, Pizza Hut until 8, and maybe Dairy Queen. Even the YesWay was remodeling and had no food. But Custer Wolf did not disappoint. Friendly service, varied enough menu to appeal to everyone, good beer selection. The special was a 16 oz angus strip with salad and side for $25. Salads have homemade dressings, and the smashed potatoes were soooo good. Steak was well prepared and seasoned. The bison sandwich is apparently a roasted cut shaved - it had amazing flavor and still moist which is not an easy task with buffalo. We left happy and too full for dessert. read more

The Custer Wolf - Steak special, bison sandwich - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

The best dining experience we had in the area. There were seven of us and we were greeted warmly and our waiter, I believe he said his name was Jason or something similar was fantastic and the food was delicious! My husband and I shared the chicken tenders with red potatoes and they were the best tenders I've ever had. All others seemed to like what they got too. If you're there, don't hesitate to try the Custer Wolf. read more

This was a quick stop after seeing the Crazy Horse monument. Very quick and friendly service. Dog friendly too. We sat on a covered patio, which was covered from the sun and wind. Split a steak with veggies, it was AWESOME. The waiter said it was sourced from a rancher in Nebraska so I liked that. Also got talked into a homemade cheesecake- so yummy- with an almond based crust. Sorry no photos, we ate it all and quickly. I'd highly recommend. Reasonably priced too. read more

Yelp did not lie with this spot! Came here after going to Wind Cave and before exploring Custer State Park. I got right in, but I came at a non peak time and not in the middle of summer. I got the fish and chips - I got fries as my side (you don't have to get fries, there are other sides to choose from) and a side salad as well. The food came out quickly and was really good. Big portions of the fish and fries were crispy and hot. The cilantro lime dressing for the side salad was so delish! Service was really friendly and fast. I'd definitely come back! read more

The Custer Wolf - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

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Service was good but food was just ok. If you are going to serve Korean food. Actually learn how to make it with the proper ingredients or call it something else!! read more

Friendly and helpful host, friendly server. Food was good and prices were decent. Two table that ordered after we did got our food before we did. The server recognized that and took a drink off of the bill, which was nice. Only complaint was the amount of flies, but in their defense that seems to be ever single establishment in Custer, so I don't hold that against them. If I ever make it out this way again, I would consider stopping by again. read more

Great local place! Fast friendly service! And the food! He had the NY Strip special with a fresh salad (the creamy garlic Parmesan dressing was delicious), and the smashers (baked red potatoes, popped on the grill for a quick roast, then smashed flat and sprinkled with cheese). All wonderful! I had the Walleye PoBoy with the smashers and was happy with the big chunks of fish and 'taters! We finished with the wonderful bread pudding served with warm caramel sauce and fresh whipped cream.....to die for!!! We would certainly eat here again! read more

Waitress was nice and helpful, but young lady that delivered our appetizer of smashed potatoes practically threw them on our table as she passed by. Overpriced for what you get. Nothing special about the food. read more

Fantastic place. Now here is a bit of a caveat, I am not white and very obviously Native American. And these people in South Dakota have to be some of the most racist people I have ever encountered, even compared to Texas. Which is ironic because sure these racist hillbillies are inbred back 5 generations at least and so I don't understand why they are so obsessed with hating people. They should gaze inwards. Anyways, The Custer Wolf was a really nice change of pace and definitely hit the spot. Recommended if you ever find yourself in the armpit of America read more

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

On a Tuesday evening the Custer Wolf was quite busy at 0530pm. We got added to the wait list of at least 30 minutes and wandered off to investigate the one or two shops still open. Called back we were seated in the bar area and met our awesome server. Service was great the entire time. My wife enjoyed their Walleye Po Boy sandwich which is made with cod flown in from Alaska. I got the Chorizo and Shrimp pasta. We both got a side salad with their home made garlic Parmesan dressing. The salads were great and came with a large slice of a beet (I think). We actually enjoyed them more than our entrees not that they were bad or anything. My wife had a lager on tap from their chalkboard while I got an APA called Bruce Banner that was awesome. On the way out I overheard the wait time had gone up to an hour so maybe get there earlier rather than later. read more

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Service was great, food delivered on time. Server was very informative about the area.

We had a delicious lunch here on our way to Custer State Park. It was considered the off season, but this place was very busy! And we soon found out why, great service and great food! The atmosphere was warm and inviting with friendly staff and quick service. We started with a bowl of chili, it was very good, a nice warm flavor, not too spicy. Next, fish & chips and a BCJ burger. Everything was delicious, and the fries had just the right crispness. We were very happy with our decision to stop here. read more

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Spur-of-the-moment stop right at the height of lunchtime and while we could wait for an inside table they were able to seat us right away outside. With as busy as they were I expected to wait a lot longer for our food so I almost got lost in the attached gift shop. I'm glad I returned to our table when I did because the food was already on its way! I had the bbq chicken sweet potato flatbread (gluten free) and hubs treated himself to his entire Reuben. Since I was still recovering from food poisoning (see my other recent reviews), I could only eat two pieces of the flatbread... but that's nothing against the meal - it was delicious! My stomach just couldn't handle much more. ‍ Awesome food, fast service, attentive waitstaff and that attached gift shop had finds we've never seen before that made living in an RV a little more challenging. Yes, we still bought stuff. read more

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We received the best service from Sam. Great venue, close to the main drag. Lovely outdoor area, but we opted for a booth inside. Clean place, nice menu. We tried the soup of the day, broccoli and cheese that was full of veggies and avoided being rich. Wee also shared the fish and chips - good portion and cooked nicely. We also had their bread pudding, which was very nice -- no fancy nuts or raisins. Perfect. Definitely recommend. read more

The Custer Wolf - Today's special veggie is broccoli! - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Local, family atmosphere with great food and kind staff. We stopped here for dinner after a long day of hiking and wish we could've gone back a second night to try other food on the menu. read more

The fish and chips were very good, as was the chili. My server Aaron did a great job. He also gave me a great suggestion to watch sunset at the stockade lake beach. read more

I went here ina Monday afternoon around 2:30 so I was seated right away. The food was delicious but I have to say that the bread pudding dessert was superb!! Do not go here and not get dessert!! read more

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

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Absolutely fantastic! I have multiple food allergies and our server, Hannah, the kitchen staff, and the manager went above and beyond to not only make me a meal I could eat, but also an extra delicious one! My husbands BCJ (bacon cheese and jalapeño) burger with a side salad was equally perfect. Everyone was so nice! We had a wonderful dining experience!! read more

Great place to do lunch on a sunny day! We went around 330 and there was a 20 minute wait. We walked around after being added to the waitlist. When we got seated we were front and center at the bar. We ordered a beer and patiently waited for our food. I got the ham and turkey while my husband got the walleye po boy. I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich and the kettle chips were fantastic! The po boy was devoured as were the fries. I thought the service was really good and the employees were happy and busy. I would definitely return and try something else but wouldn't be sad to have my same meal again! read more

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This seems to be a very popular restaurant. We got there around six and there was a wait of twenty minutes. However they will take your phone number and text you when a table is available. There is an outdoor covered patio although the dining rooms is more atmospheric. Furniture a bit worn - the chair I sat on felt bumpy due to worn out padding in the seat cushion. Short menu but had some interesting items - the vegetable medley comes with chicken, shrimp or cod. We had it with cod - it was tasty although the cod a bit over cooked and tough, and the grilled state fish which was very good with more tender meat although it was pricey at $28 and it was only a half fish (whereas the vegetable medley has the same amount of food and choice of protein is a good value at $16). All in all however this is the best dinner we've had 3 days into our road trip. Glad we decided to get on the waitlist at the recommendation of the hostess who was very helpful. read more

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Do not eat here, some of the worst service we have experienced in South Dakota. Empty glasses for 15 minutes, no food for 45 minutes. Owner indifferent about the situation. Questioned our complaint, as we pointed to our empty glasses and lack of food on the table. read more

A tad late on review (June 2024). Food was good, service was good. The interior has a great ambiance. I felt it was just an average dining experience. Not fantastic, but not awful either. I think it is one of those places you try and make your own assessment. read more

The food was yummy. Service was great- the waiter was really nice and helped make selections. The place was cozy and unique.

Food and service was section to none! Amazing local flair with at or below market pricing. Worth the stop and return trip. read more

The Custer Wolf - New York steak, heavy amounts of sides. Smashed potatoes for the win. - American Near Me - Custer, South Dakota

Saw this place from the road and thought we'd give it a try. The wait staff was friendly from the hostess to the bussers. The food tasted fresh, homemade, and filling. The ambiance was warm and cozy and very inviting. We got our check in an old book and even got to sign it. Super fun and would love to come back some day! YUM read more

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

Our server was incredible.. could not have been nicer. The host was a little interesting. A group of 8 was in front of us. She had to ask the server if he wanted more people? That was the first time I heard that. We got seated immediately. it was the short female. I had the walleye. It's the state fish, It was cooked properly. It was great. The coconut rice was great. I liked the suttle read more

We went to this restaurant twice during our stay. The sautéed mushrooms were the killer good. On her first lunch we also had the smoked trout BLT. We thought this was quite good (not as amazing as the mushrooms though). On her second time through we had the salmon again this was quite good. Highly recommend coming to this restaurant, particularly if you're looking for healthier choices. Overall, we were extremely pleased. read more

We loved the food, truly mastered the classic-with-a-twist, and the prices were not outrageous. The service was friendly and efficient and very enjoyable. The atmosphere was somehow rowdy and casual without being loud or obnoxious. I honestly cannot recommend this restaurant enough, you must check it out if you're in Custer. Try the Fried Green Beans appetizer and the Bread Pudding for dessert! read more

After only a brief 15 minute wait, we were seated on the patio, which did allow us to bring our dog with us. We ordered the Korean bulgogi and the BCJ burger. Both were very tasty! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was I felt like the quantity of food in the bulgogi was low. Besides this, it was a tasty and comfortable location for lunch, and being located at the crossroads of the two main streets in Custer, it was a convenient stop as well read more