The Rock Room Bar & Grill at Buffalo Ridge Resort

Food. Real Atmosphere. Your Table is Waiting.

Some restaurants feed you. The Rock Room Bar & Grill at Buffalo Ridge Resort feeds your soul. Tucked inside one of South Dakota’s most charming and historic properties, the Rock Room is where walls built of beautiful local rock, old world copper accents, and stunning  marble  countertops combine with a menu that surprises, satisfies, and keeps guests coming back meal after meal. Whether you’re joining us for a Friday night dinner, a lazy Sunday brunch, or a private catered experience during your resort stay, the Rock Room is ready to deliver something genuinely memorable.

Open to the Public Friday through Sunday

The Rock Room welcomes the public for dining during our regular hours:

Summer Hours (May 1st through November 30th):

Friday: 5 pm – 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 3 pm and 5 pm – 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 3 pm

Winter Hours (December 1st through April 30th):

Friday: 5 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 2 pm

During the summer months, step outside and dine under a vast South Dakota sky, where the stars above and the warm evening air around you make every meal feel like a special occasion. There is simply nothing quite like an outdoor dinner at Buffalo Ridge as the sun sets over 18 beautiful acres.

Reservations

The Rock Room Bar & Grill welcomes walk-ins during our regular public hours, however if your dinner party is five or more guests, we kindly ask that you call ahead to reserve your table. This ensures we have everything perfectly prepared for your group and that your dining experience is every bit as seamless and enjoyable as it deserves to be. We want you seated, comfortable, and well taken care of from the moment you arrive. Call for reservations at 605-513-3337.

A Word About Our Kitchen — Quality Over Quick

We want to be honest with you from the very first visit — if you are looking for fast food, the Rock Room is not your place. But if you are looking for exceptional food, you have found your home. Much of our menu is made entirely in house, from scratch, with care and attention that simply cannot be rushed.  So settle in. Order a drink. Take in the atmosphere around you — the local rock walls, the copper accents, the beautiful marble bar, the warmth of a room that has been welcoming people for over a century. Look around the table at the people you came with and remember why you came here in the first place. The food will be worth every moment of the wait. At the Rock Room, quick is not our thing. Quality is. And we make no apologies for that.

Staying With Us? The Rock Room is Yours.

Here is where Buffalo Ridge Resort becomes truly special. If you are a guest of our Historic Herrick Hotel or the Family Suite, the Rock Room is not just a restaurant — it is your personal dining room for the entirety of your stay. Whether the restaurant is open to the public or not, our chef will come in and cater to you personally. All you need to do is call ahead with 24 hours notice and tell us which meals you’d like — breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all three — and we will set everything up for your own private dining experience.

Imagine waking up on a quiet Tuesday morning at the resort, and just for you and your party- a full breakfast, beautifully prepared meal in the Rock Room — just for you. No crowds. No waiting. Just exceptional food, extraordinary atmosphere, and the feeling that someone is genuinely taking care of you.

That is the Buffalo Ridge difference. And it starts at your table in the Rock Room.

To arrange your private dining experience during your stay, call us at 605-513-3337.

We’ll have everything ready. You just show up hungry.