Good eats in South Dakota?

[munchiegirl]

Anywhere good to eat in South Dakota? I'm going to be driving cross state and would love ideas, be it road food or fine dining. I'm staying in Pierre for a night. Thanks!

[dochoch]

You might also try The Sluice in Spearfish for an excellent dinner.

[kalman]

The Sage Creek Grill in Custer, SD is fabulous. Right in the black hills, good, local food made with expertise. They have a wine bar next store with a relatively good selection. The specials are fantastic. Definitely a gem in SD

[pollymerase]

I lived in Sioux Falls for 4 years during college and I was a big fan of a tasty Italian place named Spezia on Western and 22nd or so. I spent a few weekends in Pierre, but unfortunately don't remember a single meal so I'm guessing nothing was very good. We always seemed to stop at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain. I never thought it was anything too special, but all of my S. Dakotan friends said it was the place we had to stop.

[Stan]

It's been a few years but the Cattleman's Club used to be great. Great cheap steaks overlooking the river about 6-7 miles east of town.

[munchiegirl]

Come on guys! Someone must've eaten something in SD that didn't suck!

[ExercisetoEat]

Check out threads on Sioux Falls and Rapid City for ideas. My favorites are Sanna's in Sioux Falls: http://www.sanaasgourmet.com/ . And the Corn Exchange in Rapid City: http://www.cornexchange.com/ . Or the Firehouse in Rapid City for something less upscale than the Corn Exchange: www.firehousebrewing.com .

As for the rest of the state, there's pretty much nothing but flat grassland for hours. If you find a good spot in Pierre please report back as I'll be there in a few months and would love some ideas! Be sure to stop in the Badlands if you have time. I've never seen anything like it - almost other-worldly and very beautiful in a stark barren way.

[munchiegirl]

Thanks! I'll pass on any finds. I'm really looking forward to the Badlands. I've heard they're amazing.

[jwagnerdsm]

As I've mentioned before, the filet at the Alpine Inn at Hill City in the Black Hill is legendary.

[LR4KSU]

The Alpine Inn in Hill City is a must. Save room for desser, they are legendary!

There is a place in downtown Rapid City called the Firehouse or next to the firehouse that has EXCELLENT pizza.

I can't believe that nobody has mentioned Wall Drug! The donuts there are great if you can get them while they are hot. And the ice water is free!