Circa-1885 former saloon serving bison burgers & other hearty American grub, plus local craft brews.
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1885 Steakhouse & Saloon – Hill City, SD
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Glen Morris
One of the nicest waitress (can’t remember her name. Medium length, straight black hair with bangs)!!! We’ve ate at a couple places in town and this is definitely a winner! Prices aren’t very high, and the food was delicious!
* Those eating with our party likes the salad dressing, I loved the pasta, bit the chicken fried steak I guess was not the best, but okay*
Definitely go again! It’s also a historic building in the area (see pic)!!
… more* Those eating with our party likes the salad dressing, I loved the pasta, bit the chicken fried steak I guess was not the best, but okay*
Definitely go again! It’s also a historic building in the area (see pic)!!
Sheila Ove
We waited about 35 minutes to be seated. They were,like so many other businesses, so short staffed. They did a wonderful job and the steak I had was one of the best I have ever had. The side veggies were cooked fresh, not from a can or frozen. I would be happy to visit again. Loved it!!
… moreClarissa D
Good food is hard to find in small touristy towns like these, so we were pleasantly surprised when visiting Desperados for lunch. The hot open faced beef sandwich was delicious! The historic building is also very interesting.
… moreRiver Rott
We had a meal here in late September: it was mid-week, about 2pm. The restaurant was not crowded and we were seated and served quickly. Prices were what I found to be typical in the Black Hills– over $10 for a burger and a side (like fries).
I had the burger that was served with gravy and mashed potatoes. Based on previous experience with similar sandwiches I expected the burger to be served open-faced, but it was served with both pieces of the bun intact– no problem, as who can complain about extra bread and gravy. The burger was cooked properly and was tasty, and the potatoes were ‘real’ mashed potatoes, not made with some powdered potatoes from a box. The beef gravy was dark and flavorful.
My wife had a sliced meat sandwich ( I believe it may have been pastrami) and fries. It was cooked properly, and the fries were tender and well seasoned.
The interio decor is nice: mainly modern furnishings with a Western theme; a few items such as a rifle, steer skull, and a horse saddle join the expected Western artwork, but the rifle/bayonet combo looks more like something from WWI than the ‘Cowboys and Indians’ era).
After reading on the outside of the building that it was a historic building and the oldest operating saloon in the area, I was just a little disappointed to see how modern the interior was– it was later that I saw a section of exposed log construction and read that the building was originally made of logs. Most of the interior and exterior give no sign of this, and I’m sure it has been remodeled numerous times since the 1800s.
We enjoyed our meal and would go back if we were in the area again.
… moreI had the burger that was served with gravy and mashed potatoes. Based on previous experience with similar sandwiches I expected the burger to be served open-faced, but it was served with both pieces of the bun intact– no problem, as who can complain about extra bread and gravy. The burger was cooked properly and was tasty, and the potatoes were ‘real’ mashed potatoes, not made with some powdered potatoes from a box. The beef gravy was dark and flavorful.
My wife had a sliced meat sandwich ( I believe it may have been pastrami) and fries. It was cooked properly, and the fries were tender and well seasoned.
The interio decor is nice: mainly modern furnishings with a Western theme; a few items such as a rifle, steer skull, and a horse saddle join the expected Western artwork, but the rifle/bayonet combo looks more like something from WWI than the ‘Cowboys and Indians’ era).
After reading on the outside of the building that it was a historic building and the oldest operating saloon in the area, I was just a little disappointed to see how modern the interior was– it was later that I saw a section of exposed log construction and read that the building was originally made of logs. Most of the interior and exterior give no sign of this, and I’m sure it has been remodeled numerous times since the 1800s.
We enjoyed our meal and would go back if we were in the area again.
Nicole
This place was really nice. The food was delicious. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. One of the best pulled pork sandwich I have eaten. I would’ve given 5 stars but we had to keep telling our server to refill our drinks. Other than that the decor and atmosphere is fantastic. Definitely a must to try.
… moreLynda Sigwanz
Had dinner here the country fried steak was good. My husband enjoyed his sirloin steak it was cooked perfectly medium rare. Great service she came back several times to ask if we needed anything else. The prices were reasonable for what we had
… moreKris Frisk
The walleye was delicious..just fair warning there are bones. The green beans and sweet tater fries were amazing, too! Our waitress was brand new and did a fantastic job. Definitely stop in for a great atmosphere and delicious food. ** the portions are large..my portion shows what I shared with my mama.
… moreChris Towner
Loved the Buffalo burger!! Service and atmosphere was great. Glad we made pigs of ourselves and had the apple pie ala mode. It was Delicious!!! Having a great meal at Desperados really added to our trip to the Black Hills. Highly recommend and we will be back on a future visit to Hill City.
… moreChloe O
Great west atmosphere, fun wooden tables and ceramic hat lights. Friendly and attentive staff. Lunch menu is different than dinner menu. Burgers and salads on lunch menu. The desperado burger and hot hamburger were very delicious. Fries were perfectly seasoned and amazing!
… moreJames Reynolds
My burger was perfect, and love their fries. I asked for medium rare, which rarely gets done right, and I have never had one so perfect. I would suggest that they toast the bottom bun of the Burger. That way it won’t be a soggy squishy flat mess.
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