Highest-rated restaurants in Rapid City by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Rapid City by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Rapid City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 160 Disk Drive Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Wine Cellar Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 513 6th St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Wine Bars, Modern European, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2106 North Maple Ave. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Gold Bison Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 North 5th St. Holiday Inn Rushmore Plz Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: American, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Colonial House Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (417 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2315 Mount Rushmore Road Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pacific Rim Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1375 North Lacrosse St. Ste 1 Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Delmonico Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 609 Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tally's Silver Spoon
- Rating: 4.0/5 (941 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 6th St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Desserts, Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Shipwrecks Bar and Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9356 Neck Yoke Road Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Sumo Japanese Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 214 East St. Joseph St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Mexico Tipico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 23021 Hisega Road Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Jambonz Deux
- Rating: 4.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 740 Mt. View Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Thai Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 221 East North St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Cambell Street Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 211 North Cambell St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (227 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1012 East North St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pauly's Pizzeria & Sub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1624 East St. Patrick Ste 101 Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Essence Of Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 908 Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Independent Ale House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (477 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 625 St. Joseph St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Kathmandu Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (315 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Fuji Sushi & Sake Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 North Maple Ave. Unit 478 Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#10. harriet & oak
- Rating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Juniper
- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 405 Canal St. Ste 1300 Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Wine Bars, Seafood, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bokujo Ramen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 518 Mt Rushmore Road Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Everest Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2328 West Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese, Pakistani
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Himalayan Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Mt Rushmore Road Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
- Read more on Yelp
#5. The Gyro Hub
- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1745 Eglin St. Ste 660 Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Albertano's Mexican Food - Rapid City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 1565 Haines Ave. Unit East Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ron's Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2332 West Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. A&D Jamaican
- Rating: 5.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 710 North Lacrosse St. Ste 4 Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: New American, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mud Hole
- Rating: 5.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Address: 7 Main St. Rapid City, South Dakota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Used, Vintage & Consignment
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
