5 Best Restaurants in The Northern Black Hills, South Dakota

Deadwood Social Club

$$$ Fodor's choice

On the second floor of historic Saloon No. 10, this warm restaurant surrounds you with wood and old-time photographs of Deadwood. Light jazz and blues play over the sound system. The decor is Western, but the food is northern Italian, a juxtaposition that keeps patrons coming back. Try the wild boar bundles as an appetizer, paired with one of numerous martinis or a bottle from one of the largest wine cellars in the state. The menu stretches from pheasant to walleye, as well as creamy pasta dishes, buffalo, and melt-in-your-mouth rib-eye steaks. Reservations are recommended.

Dough Trader Pizza

$$ Fodor's choice
Whether sitting by the fireplace in the small, indoor seating area or by the fire pit on the outdoor patio, you'll get some of the best pizza in the Black Hills at this beloved Spearfish eatery, located in a remodeled former Tastee Freeze. The gourmet pizza is cooked in a stone oven and served with fresh toppings generously applied.
Dinner Fodor's Choice Lunch Pizza $$
543 W. Jackson Blvd., Spearfish, SD, 57783, USA
605-642--2175
www.doughtraderpizza.com
Known For
  • crust made from 1880s sourdough starter
  • fun signature pizza names like "Dances with Goats" and "Naked in the Garden"
  • associated bakery sells sourdough treats
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

Leones' Creamery

$ Fodor's choice
Leones' is the kind of quiet, locally beloved, hole-in-the-wall place you could easily miss but definitely shouldn't---its handcrafted and ever-evolving ice cream flavors are the best in the Black Hills. The owners pour their passion into creative creations that often incorporate locally produced beers, produce, and other novel ingredients. Leones' is the ideal place to treat yourself after a day of exploring the Black Hills.
American Fodor's Choice Quick Bite $
722½ Main St., Spearfish, SD, 57783, USA
605-644--6461
leonescreamery.com
Known For
  • transforming surprising ingredients (like rhubarb) into amazing ice cream
  • small outdoor seating area
  • rotating specialties including popsicles, floats, and ice-cream sandwiches
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Thurs.

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Steerfish Steak & Smoke

$$$ Fodor's choice
Western chic is the style of this restaurant, where a buffalo head and cowboy art adorn the walls of a historic, 1893 stone building with wood floors. Steaks, smoked meats, and burgers are the focus, but the menu also includes a large salad section, and the prices range widely from $12 sandwiches to $40 choice steaks. The bar serves an extensive selection of beer, wine, whiskey, cocktails, and mixed drinks. In a city with some great restaurants, this one stands out.

Uncle Louie's Diner

$ Fodor's choice
While many other Sturgis "restaurants" are essentially biker bars that also serve food, Louie's is a true hometown diner offering good, simple, affordable food. The menu focuses on hearty breakfasts, burgers, and a selection of Mexican-inspired dishes.