If you’re ready to let someone else prepare your Thanksgiving feast, these restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day. We'll update as we hear about other restaurants open for Thanksgiving.
Rapid City
Thanksgiving Buffet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Holiday Inn Rapid City – Rushmore Plaza. Featuring ham, turkey and beef with soups, salads, side dishes and assorted desserts. Adults $38.99; ages 5-12 $23.99; 4 and younger eat free. Reservations recommended; call 605-399-7043 or go to
Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Park, 707 Mountain View Road, Rapid City. Adults $35; children 6-12 $15; kids 5 and younger eat free. Reservations encouraged, call 605-791-1702.
Buffet featuring some holiday menu items, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Golden Corral, 1180 N. Lacrosse St., Rapid City. Buffet prices and information: 605-399-2195
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Order off regular menu, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., all three Perkins locations.
Order off regular menu, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Golden Phoenix, 2421 W. Main St. Information: goldenphoenixrc or 605-348-4195
Order off regular menu, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Paddy O'Neill's, 523 Sixth St. No. 300 at Hotel Alex Johnson. Information: or 605-342-1210
Thanksgiving brunch, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., regular dining 5-10 p.m., Gold Bison Grill, Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown, 505 N. 5th St. Reservations recommended for brunch, call 605-399-7043. First come, first served for dinner.
Order off regular menu, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m., Kathmandu Bistro, 727 Main St. Information: or 605-343-5070
Order off regular menu, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., Albertano's Mexican Food, 3313 E. Mall Dr. Information: or 605-716-6202
Northern Hills
Thanksgiving brunch, Latchstring Restaurant, Spearfish Canyon Lodge, 10619 Roughlock Falls Road, Lead. Hours and menu to be announced. Reservations required, call 605-584-3435
The Journal reached out to numerous restaurants to compile this list. If we missed one, let us know at news@rapidcityjournal.com.
PHOTOS: Historic photos from The Brass Rail in Rapid City
Photos provided by the bar from the early days.
The Brass Rail
The Brass Rail opened in Rapid City in 1934. Pictured from left are the original bartenders and owner: Al Ole Olson, Orval Wendt, Ralph Connor…
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The front of The Brass Rail bar in the 1950s.
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A photo inside The Brass Rail in downtown Rapid City from the 1950s.
The Brass Rail
A look inside the bar from the 1950s.
The Brass Rail
A look inside the bar from the 1950s.
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An undated advertisement for The Brail Rail and The Hangar cocktail lounge.
The Brass Rail in Rapid City is celebrating 90 years in business.