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    Wasta Bar

    5.0 (11 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Lexi D.

    Walked into Wasta Bar with my mom absolutely blistered by sunburns and wearing matching sweatshirts that did not exactly fit into the flannel/jeans/boots vibe of the rest of the bar. Wasta Bar was just down the street from the Tiny home we were staying at during our trip to the Badlands and Wind Caves. After a 14 mile hike at Sheep Mountain Table we were in dire need of some greasy food. The bartender clearly knew everyone in the bar, and read the menu to us by memory. I strictly remember her telling us "burgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and frozen pizza from North Dakota that's actually pretty good" and the sides options were fries or a bag of Doritos. My mom and I ordered identical meals of burgers and fries and a Runkle Road IPA. I honestly don't remember what the beer tasted like because I was so thirsty, but according to my Untappd, I rated it above average, which is pretty good as I am not usually an IPA fan. The burgers and fries were inhaled by us both, and I would recommend Wasta Bar to anyone who is stopping in, it truly just gave us a slice of appreciation for the area beyond the National Park exploration. My mom and I tell everyone about this tiny bar, it was a remarkably memorable place from our 2 week long trip!!

    Eric K.

    Great little bar off of I-90, exit 92. Stop in say hello to the proprietor Mary and her friends Pat and Peggy. If you like rustic, off the beaten path bars, this is for you.

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    Reagan D.

    We stopped in here late looking for food. The owner had already shut down the grill, but was willing to fire it back up for us. This was the best burger I think I've had. It was what a traditional burger should be. The outside was crispy, the middle was juicy and tender. She even toasted the bun. Next time we travel through, this will be a stop for sure!!

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    Best ribeye we have had in a long while! Friendly atmosphere and good service. Hope to be back soon.

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    Great small town atmosphere. Joe and Candy are great! Stephanie was awesome! Prices are good and the food specials are good.

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    awesome authentic feeling, overgrown horse shoe pits, undeniably small town bar. I didn't want to leave.

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    We spent a night in Wasta, a small town between Rapid City and Wall, on our way to Badlands National Park.

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    Salty Steer

    4.0(138 reviews)
    11.6 mi

    Deviled eggs, Mac & cheese, steak fries, sliders,, and the Salty Heifer burger! Everything was…read moregreat! My husband LOVES a good burger, and he gets angry at a BAD burger. He said the Salty Heifer was "a damn good burger" and "one of the best" and that's high praise "even though it was overcooked!" Yes... The burgers were all cooked more than we asked, so don't be afraid to order them less cooked than you like. We asked for medium, specifically saying they should be pink. There was no pink. They were all medium well. If they had been served at the requested temp... I can't even imagine... we might have bought a home in Wall tonight. We are from WAAAAAY out of town, so we were shocked to see THC cocktails on the drink menu! Never have I ever...

    Ate here twice on our Badlands trip in November (Thanksgiving weekend when the town is like…read morebasically shut down)! The first night we tried the Buffalo Ravioli Bolognese & a steak with "seasonal veggies" (multi-colored-carrots). My Bolognese was good, but a little too much flavor on the meat sauce overwhelmed the ravioli. The Carrots with the steak were undercooked with no flavor. They really like Basalmic! its on the salads, veggie drizzle, coated the meatloaf - thinking in the bolognese too based on the flavor profile. 2nd day we got the buffalo meatloaf to share - my dad kept going on and on telling everyone how that's the best meatloaf he's ever had. It came with the carrots again & broccoli, plus mash potatoes. The Wedge Salad - probably the BEST I've ever had! We got it both nights! Now we are addicted to ordering them every time we have dinner together. I also tried the Huckleberry margarita (they were out of blackberries to make the Blackberries & Cream but I really wanted to try that too). It was sweet but unique. The ambience & decor was very attractive and part of what made us pick this restaurant first in our 3 night stay. It's on the corner down the road from Wall Drug. Beautiful white stone shopping strip. Had a gorgeous Holiday decor to it - Big tree in the front door and a few small ones. Brown leather chairs & hightop, Edison lighting everywhere, Cobblestone at the bar....Rustic and chic.

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    Badlands Saloon & Grille - Chicken Philly with fries

    Badlands Saloon & Grille

    3.3(395 reviews)
    11.5 mi
    $$

    In town for business. Came here on a Sunday night on recommendation of Hansen Cabins (which is a…read moregreat place to stay!) They had Shiner Bock, which made my Texas heart happy. Started with a side salad. The blue cheese dressing was full of chunks of blue cheese and perfect. I'm picky on that! They didn't just use iceberg lettuce but a mix of other lettuces. I like that a lot. Whiskey tips in a sauce that was great. As promised, there was a kick. Side of beans ands they were cooked to the right al dente. Just the right spices. I felt like the portions were generous. I think two people could split that order. I would have taken leftovers but was on an expense account and wanted to try another place my second night! Not many people in town. I'm sure it's crazy in summer!

    Pros: Delicious, well-cooked food…read more Polite, friendly server. Cons: None that I could see. We had a nice experience here. On a not-too-busy evening, we had a server who was polite, kept to himself a bit, gave us advice on the menu items, and brought our food promptly. The bison burger was, like a lot of other South Dakota food, very delicious, cooked extremely well. Fries were not greasy with a light crispiness. Chicken tenders were also very good, nothing dry, light batter, very nice flavor. It's unfortunate some of the other reviewers had a poor experience. From our perspective, we would definitely want to come back here again.

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    Badlands Bar - Pretzels on the left, Oysters on the right

    Badlands Bar

    3.4(60 reviews)
    11.5 mi
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    Finally made it to Sturgis SD for the 85th annual bikers rally, 2025 total head count 537K+…read moreLOUD!!!! HARLEY DAVIDSONS. Every street, ally, bar... is mobbed. Need to get lunch, ok Badlands Bar & Grill in Wall SD. SURPRISE I was seated immediately as a loner. Menu - Rocky Moutain Oysters and Baverian Pretzels...daaahhh Yes, Oysters and Pretzels. Yeah the oysters were nicely fried, crisp on the outside, nice, soft & moist on the inside (can't believe I'm describing BB's, oh look up Rocky Mountain Oysters) The Pretzels were just soft pillowy puffs. Oh yes, had breakfast the following day

    I had just come off the trail an hour earlier from backpacking hardcore in the Badlands just down…read morethe road. I was in need of protein and people! The bartender was a darling -- professional, pleasant, fun, and thoughtful. She took good care of me, and made sure I was able to get dinner even though it was close to the kitchen's closing time. Badlands Bar has been remodeled and the interior is bright and welcoming in a natural wood finish for very basic, hand built looking furniture. The restaurant bar is quite big and I can imagine it can get quite busy and accommodate a lot of people. It's very, very clean throughout. Forndinner, I had steak tips with fries -- I asked for medium rare and it came medium well. The meat was nothing special but it was definitely lean and and exactly what I was looking for after days of backpacking in the Badlands. The French fries were great, although next time I will try the coleslaw instead. The fat fried homemade bread was not as good as one of the servers said it would be. The price for my dinner was absolutely reasonable. I will definitely return after my next trip to the Badlands.

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    Badlands Bar - Breakfast of champeens! Those sausages were incredible as per 2 staff recommendation

    Breakfast of champeens! Those sausages were incredible as per 2 staff recommendation

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