Blind Lion - Rapid City

Great location All the staff we dealt with were efficient, professional and fast Food was good and served swiftly, with the place full of people Enjoyed visit

What a cool location! As you can see in my photo, the presentation was terrible for the most expensive menu item (southern fried quail). But it tasted great and the other food we ordered looked much better. Our server was decent, but put the wrong order in for someone I was dining with and made no offer for any compensation.The worst part of the visit was an unexpected open mic comedy night that started around 8pm. Our server could clearly see we were there to catch up with friends and made no suggestion that our location near the microphone wouldn’t be good for chatting. The first “comedian”, whose first attempt at comedy was to make fun of my friend dining with me relentlessly, didn’t improve through the remainder of his time at the mic.This place was an awkward combination of higher end [priced] dining and poorly timed comedy bar. Had we seen it was open mic comedy night on their Facebook page (where they relentlessly advertise their burlesque night), we’d have at minimum chosen a different evening to visit.

Great speakeasy with an authentic 20s feel that focuses on craft cocktails. Located in the basement of Murphy's. You'll need to take the elevator down to get there. On weekends they require a password.We went for the comedy open mic on a Thursday. On Wednesdays and Thursdays it's not too crowded and you can do a walk in. Weekends require reservations.I did the 3 course cocktail option where your bartender chooses what to make for $33. It was fun to try new things, but only one of the cocktails was perfect to my liking.We met the executive chef and ordered the bison burger of the moment and it was the best burger I've had in a long time!!! The man knows what he is doing! Creative and delicious menu items.

Delicious comfort food! I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the fish and chips were, especially considering the restaurant's landlocked location. The homemade tartar sauce was delightful. The beer cheese soup was flavorful, though it could have been a bit thicker.

I've had quite a few mixed experiences at this restaurant. Sometimes the food is great, while other times it falls short. We were recently informed that there has been a change in the chef, and it definitely reflected in the quality of the dishes. Additionally, there have been times when they completely ignore my messages when I try to make a reservation. With these issues, I’m not sure how this place stays afloat given its high prices.