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Watertown Brewing Co.

4.5 (62 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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WATERTOWN BREWING CO. ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Kathy D.

Customer service was so friendly and quick! We got cheese curds here (12$) It was really good, hot, fresh, and super quick! For 12$ appetizer you would think you share it with friends and everyone would get more than 3-4 pcs. I shared with my partner and we each got 3 pcs. the alcohol selection was vast and the space was cozy for the downtown area! I would come here again

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Michael O.

Hit this place while heading home from Sturgis, SD. It was a Friday evening and the place was pretty empty. This was also during the health crisis of 2020. This evening I had their WBC burger with fresh hand cut fries. After a day of riding it hit the spot. The beer. These guys nailed it. They have a full selection of beer styles: IPA, lagers, pilsners and sours. Looking forward to stopping by again when I pass thru.

Super fun brewery stop! Don , the owner, was over the top personable and welcoming. This was the first time we had been here, and he made us feel like a regular. He offered us sample after sample while explaining the process of making his beer and food. Highly recommend stopping!

This was a tasty and impressive treat. Sad it's gone.

What a difference a decade (almost) makes. 2016 charcuterie board looked like this. Now, polar opposite. Didn't even take a picture it was so disappointing. Apparently, sandwich slices from Walmart are what people want. The beer is worth trying.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the creative, flavorful food, varied beer selection, friendly, attentive service, and an inviting atmosphere.

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9 months ago

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1 year ago

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7 months ago

Had the HOUSE TOTS ! Amazing ! Homemade! So good ! Highly recommend! And the lemony taste of the lemon shandy was fantastic!

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Well worth the drive from the interstate. Excellent food and service. Try the walleye tacos and tater tots.

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3 years ago

Nice brewery with really good pizza from the spent grains! They even accommodate us wine drinkers!

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2 years ago

Food was incredible, as was the atmosphere, beer and service! This is a "must" in Watertown.

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2 years ago

Great service! Clean and open atmosphere and my Chislic was excellent! The price wasn't bad either. I'll be back!

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2 years ago

I love the variety of beers!! The staff is welcoming and go a great job explaining the beers.

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4 years ago

Great place to enjoy some good craft beer. The fish tacos were great. Highly recommend this place!

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3 years ago

Bonnie Taylor and and Michael are very personable. Great beer and selection. Great decor.

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6 years ago

Love this place! Beer is great, food is great! And they won't let you buy a beer unless you try it and like it first! Definitely try it out

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4 years ago

The best brewery in the state. We love Watertown Brewing Co. the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Try a flight and some food too.

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6 years ago

The owner came to our table and offered us some awesome beer. Super friendly and great flavors of beer. Highly recommended

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Dempsey's Brewery Restaurant & Pub

4.0(152 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Dempsey's Brewery and Pubs nails that authentic Irish atmosphere so well, you half-expect a…read moreleprechaun to pinch your pint while you're not looking. The warm wooden digs and lively vibe make it a proper escape in Watertown, SD, though the only drawback is the constant buzz of chatter drowning out what should be some good ol' Dropkick Murphys tunes. I was particularly impressed by the great pastrami on homemade rye--tender, tangy meat stacked high on fresh-baked bread that could make even a New Yorker do a happy jig. Their bartenders are absolute gems, slinging drinks and banter with the charm of seasoned storytellers who somehow remember your name after one visit. One quirky touch is how the floors creak underfoot, like they're gossiping about all the pints spilled before you. Strangely enough, the soup of the day was tequila, a boozy curveball that had the whole place toasting with confused delight and empty bowls. The house brews hold their own, pairing like old friends with the hearty grub. All in all, Dempsey's is a witty, wonderful Watertown, SD gem.

Dempsey's is a Watertown stalwart for places to go eat and catch up with people. This place has…read morebeen around for a bit and everyone is familiar with the quality of the food and specifically their pies. During the stint back in Watertown I didn't make as many trips to Dempsey's as I normally would but the quality of the food hasn't dropped. It's always nice when you walk in you can smell pizza being baked in their oven (s). I usually land on their Dempsey's Classic that has Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, Green peppers, Black Olives, Baby Bella Mushrooms. I usually ask for them to add another 3 mins of cook time for the extra crispy and ensure the middle of the pizza is fully cooked. They have a variety of other unique pizza's to taste but I usually go with their Classic. They also have a variety of their own in-house brews that's always changing along with their standard taps. If anyone is ever visiting Watertown definitely add Dempsey's as a go to place to try out.

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Dempsey's Brewery Restaurant & Pub - Snitzek

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Pints & Quarts

4.5(22 reviews)
43.7 mi
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I had the taco and cash burger and the Fancy Jancy drink. Both were amazing! We will be back…read more Service was great and loved the atmosphere.

What a fantastic place! It has a cozy vibe. We shared a booth near the bar that had a sense of…read moreprivacy to it. It was busy on a Saturday at 5pm, and was fully packed as we left. A motorcycle gathering had closed the street outside, so we felt very lucky to get a seat when we did. The tap list here is impressive. I was thrilled that they had so many ciders to choose from, including several from one of my favorite cideries, 2 Towns. My husband was happy to have one of his favorite imports, Kilkenny, which is hard to find in the US, and followed it up with a local beer from Fernson, Ears Up. We started off with a South Dakota specialty, Chislic. I asked our server if it was more authentic grilled or fried, and she said grilled. They were really good! My husband had the Bourbon Bacon Burger with garlic fries. He really enjoyed it. I snagged a fry and it was tasty, with bold garlic. I had the pork tacos. These were not small street tacos, but very filling full-size tacos. A bit messy, but our server left us plenty of napkins. When she came by to ask if we needed anything more, we asked for the check. She said it'd be right out, and asked if we'd like free mini cupcakes as a thank you. She commented they'd been short staffed. I must say, everyone in there was working hard (the boss came by to check with us several times) and we have no complaints, only compliments. We then shared two mini cupcakes, one vanilla and one red velvet. It was a sweet ending to a really great meal.

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Pints & Quarts - Tap list

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Pints & Quarts - Chislic

Chislic

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Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill - Crab Rangoon nachos.

Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill

4.0(84 reviews)
43.7 mi
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We stopped by Cubby's while passing through Brookings, and it ended up being a great choice. We…read moreheaded upstairs to the deck, which has a really nice atmosphere and was a great place to enjoy dinner. Our waitress greeted us almost immediately and was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We ordered the nachos, chislic, and a Cobb salad, and everything was spot on. The Cobb salad was fresh, and the blue cheese dressing was especially good. The nachos were a pleasant surprise--they use real melted cheese instead of queso, and they were loaded with toppings. Being from out of state, we were told we had to try the chislic since it's a South Dakota staple. It reminded us a little of Chinese-style spare ribs in flavor. It was definitely tasty, though a bit chewier than we expected. Even so, we're glad we tried it and would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience a local specialty. Overall, great service, great food, and a fun atmosphere on the rooftop deck. We'd definitely recommend Cubby's if you're in Brookings.

We stopped at Cubby's for a snack following a visit to one of the local breweries,Eponymous…read moreBrewing, which I would also recommend for brewery fans. They have great beer! Cubby's has a rooftop and I'm a sun lover so that's where we sat. We ordered Thai nachos. They were delicious! Service was fantastic, fast and friendly. They have a lot of televisions if you're into sports and a wide variety on tap. It's a fun, energetic bar-restaurant!

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Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill - Upstairs bar. They have additional taps on lower level.

Upstairs bar. They have additional taps on lower level.

Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill - Orange Chili Boneless Wings

Orange Chili Boneless Wings

Cubby's Sports Bar and Grill - View from the street.

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View from the street.

Headwaters Grill & Bar - First page of current menu 9/7/25

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4.0(15 reviews)
42.9 mi
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Good pub grub, a local hang out (no one gave us tourists the skunk eye), great service, reasonable…read moreprices. I only wish it would have been a little nicer outside so we could eat outside on the patio! Actually, the beer prices were unreasonably cheap!

It was the most horrific experience I've ever had while just trying to get food…read more The bartender was unreal! She berated my fiancé and I to the point we didn't tip af all. Never done that before. She was rude and so was the other chick working there. We walked in and we were ignored for 15 minutes. She kept hanging out and kind of partying with a college aged boys but ignored us. I asked if I could get my burger rare and SHE YELLED AT ME! I was trying to be empathetic to her and said "it's hard to do this all on your own" She berated me and embarrassed me in front of the entire section. I have it recorded because I couldn't believe that this was happening. (Pics of screenshots attached) I'd love to send that to the owner. Again, the way she treated us was something I've never experienced before. Food was gross. Only one other customer there and he asked me if I wanted to go "zoom zoom" and I chuckled but found out later he was trying get me to do męth (GROSS!) All around the place grossed me out and I'll scream it to the rooftops that bartender was a nasty woman. JUNE 6, 2025 @ 8:48pm When we left she was out smoking a cigarette and being very obvious about what she wanted to tell me under her breath to her bar friends. I'm uploading pics not prove when I was there. I can't be the only one this has happened to! But for some reason I can't let this go on. I go fishing at big stone almost every other weekend. There are 2 places to eat when I go to big stone to fish. It's THIS place with the nasty staff.... Or the overpriced restaurant (but with good food and service) All I wanted was a burger and fries. Not to be berated 3 separate times for no reason at ALL! Just for asking a question ‍

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Headwaters Grill & Bar - While recording her insanity.

While recording her insanity.

Headwaters Grill & Bar - Back page of current menu 9/7/25

Back page of current menu 9/7/25

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