Pour 54 Taphouse
We love Pour 54. With over 50 self-serve taps of beer and wine, you can sample to your heart’s content. On top of that, the have great food including delicious Detroit-style deep-dish pizza. This historic building has 3 floors to explore including darts and shuffleboard.
Christie’s Pick: Caesar Salad & Boneless Wings
Josh’s Pick: Sizzlin’ Sweetie Pie Pizza
Independent Ale House
One of the original local pizza places around, they serve a unique variety of thin crust pizzas. With 40 local taps of beer and delicious food, this isn’t a place you want to miss. They also have a great GF Crust.
Christie’s Pick: Dub’s Thai Pizza
Josh’s Pick: Lucky Luciano Pizza
Bonus: Cheese Sticks & Mediterranean Salad for an appetizer.
Himalayan Kitchen
Need takeout? Look no further. Why would there be delicious Indian/Nepalese food in Rapid City, SD? We don’t know but it’s amazing. A great to-go option and great value. Lots of variety including vegetarian options. We could eat here every day… and sometimes do. :).
Christie’s Pick: Coconut Chicken Korma
Josh’s Pick: Mushroom Mutter
Bonus: Garlic & Cheese Naan for sure.
Tally’s Silver Spoon
Yes, you may have had breakfast here, but it’s worth coming back for dinner. The closest you may come to “fine dining” in Rapid City. They have a great wine selection, and delicious food and always have new things being added to the menu.
*Reservation Recommended
Christie’s Pick: The Pasta
Josh’s Pick: The Pasta
Murphy’s Pub and Grill
Murphy’s is a great spot for lunch or dinner and the only decent place for late-night food. They have a robust menu and some delicious options.
(A little warning, when they are busy, the service can be slow or inconsistent).
Christie’s Pick: Steak and Potato Salad
Josh’s Pick: Adult Grilled Cheese & (Off Menu) Miami Vice Soup. (A mixture of beer cheese and spicy tomato soup).
Honorable Mentions
Delmonico Grill
Local steakhouse with great food. *Reservation recommended.
Thirsty’s
Bar food, great burgers, and fresh-cut fries. Often have trivia on Wednesdays.
Sabatino’s
Local to Rapid City, but authentically Italian. Delicious food (but a little spendy)
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Coffee & Brunch
We (Christie and Josh) love breakfast together. Our usual weekly date is Saturday brunch and there is some great coffee and food right downtown.!
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Dine
Rapid City has some delicious local restaurants you just have to experience. From pizza to fine dining, don’t miss mouth-water eats just a few blocks away!
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Drink
The Black Hills have exploded with new craft breweries in the past few years and they aren’t just new, they are GOOD! Beer lovers unite!
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Explore
The hills are full of amazing things to explore and enjoy. On top of that, there is lots to do right here in Rapid City!