As Rapid City’s growth continues to surge, the local restaurant and bar options are quickly expanding to keep up with the pace. Throughout the last year, an array of new additions have joined Rapid City’s market, including restaurants and bars with diverse cuisines and drink options.
Try out one of Rapid City’s newest additions:
The Windsor Block Bar
One of our newest establishments, The Windsor Block Bar, opened in August of 2022 within the historic Windsor Block of Downtown Rapid City. Those working at this upscale bar are continuously striving to craft unique versions of old classics while creating new favorites to keep customers coming back for more. The menu at Windsor Block consists of Craft Cocktails, with over 900 spirits to choose from, and multiple Small Plate food options, such as their Chicken Artichoke Bruschetta. Some customer favorites include the barrel-aged Old Fashioned, along with the Whiskey Sour. With nearly all five star reviews on Google, satisfied customers have collectively given The Windsor Block Bar an overall rating of a 4.9 based on its “stunning” aesthetic, “A+” service, and “amazing cocktails.”
Location: 627 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Hours: Monday – Thursday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm / Friday & Saturday 3:00 pm – 12:00 am / Sunday Closed
Ugly Graffiti Downtown
Originally a popular food truck, this veteran owned business recently put its roots down in Rapid City. As one of the city’s newest restaurant additions, Ugly Graffiti Downtown is already known for its down to earth environment and has 20 five-star reviews on Google. Within the reviews, customers say the “food is out of the park good” and mention that “everything on the menu is excellent, fresh as can be, delicious, and balanced.” Offering delicious lunch and dinner options, some featured items on Ugly Graffiti Downtown’s menu include the Chicken Bacon Ranch Nachos, Korean BBQ Beef Flatbread, and Carnitas. Additionally, the restaurant serves beer and wine, while providing comfortable indoor and patio seating.
Location: 725 Saint Joseph St., Rapid City, SD 57701
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm / Sunday – Tuesday Closed
Borrachos Mexican Diner and Cantina
As one of Rapid City’s newest restaurant additions, Borrachos Mexican Diner and Cantina can now be one of your go-to diners when you are craving Mexican and/or American comfort food. With breakfast, lunch, and dinner options available, they have many menu items for you to try, such as their specialty tacos, chili, and sweet cream pancakes, all of which can be enjoyed while sipping on a drink from their full bar. Within the restaurant’s Facebook Reviews, there are multiple mentions of their “great food,” “good portions,” and “super friendly” staff members, all of which have created countless positive dining experiences.
Location: 1902 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City, SD 57701
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:30 am – 9:00 am / Friday & Saturday 10:30 am – 1:00 am / Sunday 10:30 am – 8:00 pm
SEAR SteakHouse
One of Rapid City’s newest locally -owned and locally -sourced restaurants, SEAR SteakHouse, previously known as Shooters, did a soft opening at the end of March 2023. Having only been around for a couple of months, this South Dakota proud restaurant was picked as a crowd favorite with the Most Booked Diners Choice Award on OpenTable. Those at SEAR Steakhouse “take such honor in providing you and your loved ones with a new environment to create memories in, over an exceptional meal.” Some of their most popular menu items include the locally sourced Filet with Au Poivre enhancement, which comes with au gratin brussels sprouts, their scallops appetizer, and their house-made cheesecake with a blackberry peach basil reduction for dessert.
Location: 2424 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm / Friday – Saturday 4:00 pm – 10 pm
Sasuke Ramen House
There is a new Japanese ramen house in town known for its delicious and addicting ramen, called Sasuke Ramen House. If you're a fan of ramen, enjoy perfectly cooked noodles, and delicious broth, give them a try. Some highlights on their menu include Tonkotsu Ramen, Edamame, and Bento Boxes.
Location: 2335 W Main St #110, Rapid City, SD 57702
Hours: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bengal Kitchen
Bengal Kitchen will be in business soon and is scheduled to open sometime this month! They will be serving halal and an ethnic (Bangladeshi and Indian) food service that will entertain all groups of people. Location: 1415 N Lacrosse St #4, Rapid City, SD 57701
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