Location: Hill City
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5 Food & Drink in Hill City That You Shouldn't Miss
Hill City is the oldest existing city in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2010 census. Hill City is located 26 miles (42 km) southwest of Rapid City on State Highway 16 and on U.S. Route 385 that connects Deadwood to Hot Springs. Hill City is known as the "Heart of the Hills" which is derived from its close proximity to both the geographical center of the Black Hills, and the local tourist destinations.
Restaurants in Hill City
1. Prairie Berry Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 549 reviews
Experience award-winning wines in a fun and relaxed setting in the heart of the Black Hills. We’re Hill City’s only working winery and Sandi Vojta, our fifth generation winemaker, handcrafts each wine, often using old family recipes, just a few steps from our Tasting Room. To provide our guests with the best possible wine tasting experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now requiring reservations for all free wine tastings. Visit https://prairieberry.com/visit/wine-tasting-reservations/ to learn more or to make your reservation. We will do our best to accommodate walk-in guests who wish to do a free wine tasting, but we cannot guarantee availability. Our Kitchen offers housemade menu items including gluten-free, vegetarian and kids’ options. These seasonal menu selections pair perfectly with our wines and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Enjoy a meal on our patio with our beautiful views of Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak). Our brewery, Miner Brewing Co
Reviewed By 936briank - Schenectady, United States
What a great stop on our trip through the Badlands on on our way to Mt. Rushmore. First we started with a great lunch and had a 1:30 reservation for a wine tasting. The person that served us was great and knowledgeable and we all enjoyed the interactions. The wine was really great and the history of the place and the woman who is the creator of all these wines and the adjacent brewery has mad skills. This is worth the stop and we will enjoy some of this wine here in upstate New York.
2. Twisted Pine Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Largest selection of Dakota made wines, foods and gifts. We also carry wines from around the world, and offer daily wine tastings. In addition we carry olive oils and balsamic vinegar's, sauces, dips, meats and cheese. Fun filled atmosphere and great service!
Reviewed By brandyd320 - Cheyenne, United States
They sell a variety of the locally made wines in this shop and they sell wine slushies, which were amazing! We attending during the local BBQ event and found this shop by chance while walking around Main Street. So glad we did! Friendly, knowledgeable staff who like to have fun and make their customers smile. They even offered me a slice of pizza as I was waiting in line. I think that was just an employee who was in the store off the clock with some pizza being extra friendly, but I thought she was nice.
3. Miner Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Located in the heart of the Black Hills, Miner Brewing Company produces craft beers that are both traditional in nature, and yet truly "South Dakota." Brewmaster Sandi’s goal is to craft beers that people can enjoy every day. We want to showcase as much of the uniqueness of South Dakota as possible using local ingredients when we can. From local honey to handpicked wild fruits and indigenous yeast and hops, it all comes from South Dakota; even the wheat for our Wheat beer comes from Sandi’s family farm near Mobridge, SD. We emphasize keeping beer fresh and heavily rely on the pure mountain water we get directly from our well near the brewery in Hill City. The water is the most important ingredient in crafting our Miner Brewing craft beers, it’s from the water that we get our unique flavors and distinctive style. See what’s new on tap and enjoy a flight, pint, or growler to go today. Our winery, Prairie Berry Winery, is located next door.
Reviewed By 582kirstena - Zimmerman, United States
Of the breweries we visited in the Hill City/Custer area Miner is the best. Great beer, great service and great atmosphere.
4. Sick N Twisted Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 72 reviews
Sick-N-Twisted Brewery in Hill City, SD is a micro-brewery with 18+ in house beers on tap. A range of beer to fit everyone's taste buds.
Reviewed By 190danac - Marion, United States
So unusual to have wonderful craft beer and wine selections at the same place! Enjoyed pizza and wine and beer tastings with friends. We went back several times btw.... enjoy!
5. Firehouse Smokejumper Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Craft brewery and Internationally awarded winery located along the beautiful spring creek in Hill City, SD. Enjoy our kitchen with menu items crafted with wine and beer.
Reviewed By spookie5150 - Jefferson City, United States
My humble opinion is that you can save yourself some disappointment by driving past the other breweries in the area and stopping here. Firehouse offers expertly crafted beers for a variety of tastes and does so in a really nice facility with excellent service. After sampling several of their beers we wound up taking a few crowlers home with us and they were every bit as good back at home. I say that because sometimes you kind of get "in the moment" at a place like this and think you really like something and then when you get it home and are comparing it against your usual selection, it pales a bit. Not so with Firehouse beers. The service was excellent and my wife even enjoyed some of the wine offerings. After seeing all the signs along I-90 we were kind of expecting an over-hyped tourist trap experience, but that wasn't at all the case. Firehouse is highly recommended!
