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Places to eat in Hot Springs

Explore local favorite food and the best restaurants in Hot Springs, SD — from family dining to gourmet meals.

Steak

Some restaurants in Hot Springs are seasonal or have seasonal hours. 

This is the only Pakistani restaurant in South Dakota and we highly recommend giving it a go. Check out their FB page for menu and hours.

239 N River St

Hot Springs, SD

Silk Road Experience Restaurant

This is the only Pakistani restaurant in South Dakota and we highly recommend giving it a go. Check out their FB page for menu and hours.

Wandering Bison Coffee is one of our favorite diners in Hot Springs, SD! The baked goods are amazing and they have breakfast and lunch options.

101 N Chicago St

Hot Springs, SD

Wandering Bison Coffee

Wandering Bison Coffee is one of our favorite diners in Hot Springs, SD! The baked goods are amazing and they have breakfast and lunch options.

The Dragonfly offers fresh, quality ingredients, sourcing local as available, as well as The new restaurant will feature food from The Cakery, Okoboji wines, and local craft  beers and kombucha.

1829 Minnekahta Ave

Hot Springs, SD

The Dragonfly

The Dragonfly offers fresh, quality ingredients, sourcing local as available, as well as The new restaurant will feature food from The Cakery, Okoboji wines, and local craft beers and kombucha.

This is a family business with family-style dining. Home canned fruits and vegetable are also available.

12572 Sheps Canyon Rd

Hot Springs, SD

Southern Hills Diner

This is a family business with family-style dining. Home canned fruits and vegetable are also available.

The Kitchen Ink features a great selection of burgers, steaks, and salads all made fresh onsite. One thing we particularly appreciate is that they use tallow and butter in their cooking, not seed oils!

741 Jennings Ave

Hot Springs, SD

The Kitchen Ink

The Kitchen Ink features a great selection of burgers, steaks, and salads all made fresh onsite. One thing we particularly appreciate is that they use tallow and butter in their cooking, not seed oils!

Buffalo Dreamer is a gourmet, full-course restaurant that serves out of Olifants on the weekends. This is a must if you appreciate an excellent dining experience!

13006 Fall River Rd

Hot Springs, SD

Buffalo Dreamer

Buffalo Dreamer is a gourmet, full-course restaurant that serves out of Olifants on the weekends. This is a must if you appreciate an excellent dining experience!

Enjoy quality food for dine in or choose from a selection of meals to take home — along with selection of craft beer, kombucha, and wine in this taproom.

445 N River St

Hot Springs, SD

Whiskey River

Enjoy quality food for dine in or choose from a selection of meals to take home — along with selection of craft beer, kombucha, and wine in this taproom.

Red Shed Smokehouse is seasonal, and they offer pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and sides. See their FB page for more info.

Corner of River St & 385

Hot Springs, SD

Red Shed Smokehouse

Red Shed Smokehouse is seasonal, and they offer pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and sides. See their FB page for more info.

New to Hot Springs, Olifants is a healthy and flavorful option for breakfast or lunch! Beautifully plated, their food and atmosphere invite you to take your time and savor each bite.

13006 Fall River Rd

Hot Springs, SD

Olifants Tea & Coffee House

New to Hot Springs, Olifants is a healthy and flavorful option for breakfast or lunch! Beautifully plated, their food and atmosphere invite you to take your time and savor each bite.

We're told this is the best coffee in Hot Springs! They also serve smoothies, protein shakes, and energy drinks.

635 Jensen Hwy

Hot Springs, SD

Dave the Super Drink Truck

We're told this is the best coffee in Hot Springs! They also serve smoothies, protein shakes, and energy drinks.

Jalapeno's is a Mexican restaurant specializing in delicious food made from fresh ingredients and masterful preparation. This is a popular place and may have a wait. On another note, we recommend the steak.

1648 US HWY 18

Hot Springs, SD

Jalapeno's Grill

Jalapeno's is a Mexican restaurant specializing in delicious food made from fresh ingredients and masterful preparation. This is a popular place and may have a wait. On another note, we recommend the steak.

A short drive from downtown Hot Springs, SD, Rodeo grounds is a family friendly restaurant that serves signature burgers and steaks.

27631 Highway 79

Hot Springs, SD

Rodeo Grounds

A short drive from downtown Hot Springs, SD, Rodeo grounds is a family friendly restaurant that serves signature burgers and steaks.

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