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.

Walked in greeted immediately. Open seating with choices outside, bar or dining room area. Our…read moreserver was very friendly and Resturant looked clean. I ordered hamburger which was very salty and over cooked and my husband' ordered a steak which was also very salty and fatty. My sweet potatoes fries turned out to be waffle fries nothing special. My husband's meal came with the salad bar. Only a few restaurants to choose from for dinner in the area. Like another yelper mentioned it's not fine dining. If you're hungry stop in.

Good: 1. Salad bar was fresh and unlimited. Plenty of dressings provided to garnish…read more 2. Mashed potatoes were creamy and tasty. 3. Our waiter was outstanding and fully attentive to our needs. Bad: 1 No amber flavored local brewski to select. 2. Meat quality just average. I expected better because it did bare the establishments name in its title. 3. Soup was lumpy and much to salty.

This is a must see stop in Wall, SD!…read more I was worried it'd be too much of a tourist trap. And it is touristy. But it is cool and historic, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable (certainly better than Cracker Barrel, and at least Wall Drug is a one of a kind!). I was there for the food, but the rest of my family enjoyed wandering through the shops and playing in the outdoor area. They really do have free ice water and $0.05 coffee. Mind you, the water is icy but not especially tasty (well water?), and the coffee is pretty blah, but it was charming that they maintain those prices. I had the fish and chips, and then I had a chocolate frosted donut for dessert. The fish was three small pieces, and one piece was over-fried, but the fish was flaky. It came with a pre-made, hyperprocessed tartar sauce, but one smell of that, and I decided to stick to ketchup. The fries were fine. My husband had a buffalo hot dog (he said it was fine) and the broccoli cheddar soup (he enjoyed that). The kids ordered off the kids menu. Condiments are all in single serve packets except the ketchup, which comes from a dispenser. You order at the counter, then you find a seat. There is seating for 530, which I imagine would be rough in the summer, but we were there in March, so there was plenty of seating and a very short wait to order or get food. They call your number when the food is done. I think I waited about 10 minutes, which gave me time to get drinks and read the brochure with the history of Wall Drug. There is a person who clears the tables, so you don't have to bus your own table.

On our way to Badlands National Park, we finally gave in to the endless Wall Drug billboards. There…read moreare so many you almost have to stop, and honestly, they worked. The place is massive and feels like it sits halfway between a classic tourist trap and a legitimate retail stop. Some sections were actually really fun to browse, and I enjoyed exploring the variety of shops. That said, seeing a lot of made-in-China merchandise was a bit of a deterrent for me. The dining options were on the pricey side, and the food quality was just okay, nothing memorable or to write home about. Overall, it's one of those iconic Americana roadside stops that's worth visiting once in your life, especially if you have time to spare and enjoy quirky travel experiences.

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!

Well, this was the only restaurant open in all of Wall so we ate here with high hopes, only to be…read morelet down and left utterly confused. The waiter although sweet and new, had no clue what ranch dressing was or what a Moscow mule was. He kept trying to take our menus when we hadn't even ordered yet. I ordered a rattlesnake margarita and got a regular house margarita instead. My date ordered a mojito but they didn't have all the ingredients to make it. The drinks came out without much alcohol in them at all, if any, and felt that they were overpriced juice more than anything. We then ordered soft pretzel bites and beer cheese and they were hard as a rock - so bad that we sent them back. Luckily they took them off the check. Then our food finally came out - the kitchen was VERY slow - and honestly I think Tyson's frozen chicken tenders were better than these. The breading was hard as a rock, and was peeling off like they had been frozen and baked too long or something? The only good thing about the place was the fries, which were crispy and tasted fresh. The next day we left the Badlands NP and came into Wall after sunset only to find that once again, Badlands Saloon and Grille was the only restaurant open. We chose to get a bunch of snacks from the gas station instead because there is no way we would ever go back there after that poor experience. Despite the interior of the restaurant being decorated nicely, they really need to focus on the quality of the food and training staff - it has so much potential for being one of the few restaurants in Wall around the national park. But I don't recommend eating here, even if it is the only place open in all of Wall.

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.

Wakin' Bacon is one of the hidden gems in Wall, SD. If your'e in the area and are looking for…read moreexcellent value & great food - look no further! The folks running Wakin' Bacon are super nice, down to earth, and helpful with the menu. We stopped by late on a Friday night, and I for one am always a big fan of breakfast for dinner, so Wakin' Bacon absolutely hit the spot! The menu has some great staples, and everything we ordered was fantastic, so I'd expect that's the case all around. Another highlight is just the atmosphere around Wakin' Bacon -- though it's adjacent to the motel, the outdoor seating area is fantastic. Low key, but lots of options! On the night we stopped in, there were some live performers and the tunes just added to the appeal. Double bonus, being able to bring a dog to the eating area is epic; not only does your favorite four-legged friend get to join for the party, but you also get an opportunity to make new friends as a result. Overall, I'd highly recommend Wakin' Bacon to anyone in the area -- no asterisks!

It was okay . My cheeseburger was tasteless I know its a…read morefood truck but you still need to prioritize hygiene and cleanliness. He was cooking without gloves and taking orders.

I'm a small coffee shop enthusiast.... so I was very disappointed when we went to Badlands in…read moreNovember and stayed in Wall only to find out none of these pictures on Yelp or Google Reviews was the truth anymore! They did not have an indoor cute boutique style area, the porch was a mess, it was drive through only. You can't see the menu til you get to the window...I looked at menu and thought, this can't be the same owners right? It was sloppy & not what I expected. I was hoping to stop in for donuts & coffee and a cute vibe before we headed out to the park. Instead we parked (in a gravel parking lot on the corner), walked up to the the shed, and found out none of the photos that made us so excited were a reality....very disappointed. So we left with no cute coffee & went down the street to Cup of Joe instead.....

I thought this coffee shop was adorable + had great charm! The friendliness from the workers were a…read moregreat compliment to the drinks that were had. I ordered an iced Caramel macchiato which hit the spot. I thought the flavoring was great and not too over the top, which can happen at places. This is a great find and place to have in this area! Thankful for some yummy drinks to enjoy on the road!

Burgers are bland, and there are flies everywhere. They land on you and your table. It is the only…read morefast food in Wall so we had no choice since we were in a hurry.

What a treat to find a DQ in such a small town. Its service was exceptional. Was greeted upon…read morecoming in, and the young lady at the counter was very polite. I ordered the 6 piece chicken strip special with cheese curds. And of course you have to get a Blizzard, and served to you upside down when handing it to me. I take back to my younger years as a kid. The inside was clean and very nice, a small town vibe for sure. I have noticed every where I go in Wall that the fly's are very pesky, but that isn't by any means on the DQ or any other businesses in Wall. I look forward to returning on my next visit to Wall. Thank you for such a great and pleasant visit.

Needed food. Wanted quick and simple. Nothing heavy. It's how a friend and I ended up here…read more Just off the main drag of the downtown area, parking is free and a lot easier to find. I don't know what it's like when it's busy because on the day we arrived, the entire area was a ghost town. Not even sleepy - no cars on the road and this cafe was even still opening. Walk in, order and find a seat. Not a lot of seating but there's both indoors and out. We chose to sit indoors as it was a little warm and I didn't want to be out under the sun. See pics of the food. Wanted salad. I tend to always want salad. Went with the Springfield. Crisp and fresh - really enjoyed the toppings and dressing. Harmony. That's how I'd describe this salad. I'd definitely have it again. Grabbed the Hot Springs. Wanted a cold sandwich. Wanted an Italian. Closest I could find and the vinaigrette was even on the side so I could add as much or as little as I wanted. I remember enjoying this sandwich so much I considered grabbing a second for the road. However, we're traveling and gotta try other foods and places. This would be one place I'd go back to if or when I find myself back in Rapid City. This cafe is connected to the brewery (Hay Camp Brewing). In fact, that's where the restrooms are if you need it.

Delicious sandwiches. I got The Nemo, great focaccia and I love what they did with the oyster…read moremushrooms. Only thing missing from their menu is fries!

Best prime rib in the county Best staff very friendly great…read moreplace to visit places are well within acceptable norm

At Wall Drug I was lucky enough to find the right lady to ask where to get a steak in town. When I…read moreasked her she said, "Well, I don't think too highly of the food in town but down the road I'm quite fond of the food at the Two Bit, and it just so happens they serve their full menu today." Well, following her directions I found my way to the Two Bit Saloon and Steakhouse in Quinn and I'm glad I did. I was also lucky enough to make it on a Friday because they only serve the full menu on Friday and Saturday. I had the 12 ounce ribeye with mashed potatoes, which came with the salad bar. I started with the cheeseballs, which were essentially fried cheese curds. The steak was perfectly cooked and a generous size. The homemade mashed potatoes were better than the best thanksgiving mashers. I promptly devoured the steak and potatoes leaving a completely cleaned plate. The people there were extremely friendly, and the service rivaled that of the best restaurants even with only one server working. The cook came out and spoke with us and asked how our meal was, but I let my clean plate speak for itself. The cook explained that even though the full menu is only Friday and Saturday, there is a special and limited menu every day. If I'm ever in Wall, South Dakota again or near Quinn, I would come back without hesitation.