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Buffalo Dreamer, Hot Springs, SD

Buffalo Dreamer

4.8
4.8
516 Reviews
$50 and over
American
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Guest must be 14+

Balancing flavor in food is always a journey and a work of art. To create food alchemy is to get in touch with the ingredients, feel the little creative nudges, follow your instincts, take risks, have courage and just allow.

At Buffalo Dreamer, Chef Rebecca Christensen is a relentless perfectionist, pursuing harmony in American cuisine as she brings together food flavors and recipes from absolutely everywhere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (605) 745-6100
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rebecca Christensen
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your private event. Please visit https://www.BuffaloDreamer.com for your requests!
  • Neighborhood
    Rapid City
  • Cross street
    N. Chicago St. and University Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 516 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buffalo Dreamer offers an "amazing dining experience" with a unique, set menu that is not to be missed. Chef Rebecca's talent shines through each course, creating "exquisite flavors." While the atmosphere and service are praised, diners should plan for a leisurely evening, as meals span approximately three hours.

516 Reviews
  1. Kelsey

    Hamburg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing tasting experience that builds from local farm to table foods. Simply exquisite and a gem of a dining experience.

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  2. Barry

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing high frequency awakened energy! Herbal delights, tasty & medicinal altogether! This restaurant is next level for awakening souls This is not a restaurant for thrill seekers who are bored with life & who really prefer poison food blessings on your endeavors!!!

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  3. MaryF

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique, immersive experience. Creative pairings. Chef is very talented and it was a pleasure to get to know James. Cool vibey location. Whole evening was a very interesting adventure!

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  4. NancyB

    South Dakota

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my best friend to Buffalo Dreamer last Sunday evening to celebrate her birthday. Both of us have dined at Buffalo Dreamer previously. This months dinner is titled Georgia O’Keeffe on the Prairie. Each month Chef Rebecca Christiansen prepares a fixed menu with 6 courses. After living in and near Santa Fe for 10 years I was particularly interested in this menu. To say each course was exceptional is not strong enough. The flavors, layers of flavor with each bite is completely exquisite! I cannot recommend the whole experience enough. The Space where Buffalo Dreamer serves is quite in line with the artistry of Buffalo Dreamer. The music in the background was very smooth and enjoyable. Our server was incredibly knowledgable, friendly, attentive. If you are searching for an intimate, relaxing, exceptional experience with a well thought out menu you will not forget soon Buffalo Dreamer is the place to go. Reservations are very limited which in fact makes it very special as well, there is limited seating which keeps the evening special. My hat off to Chef Rebecca Christiansen!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, and a unique experience you will not forget.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a good meal with excellent service. However, the wait time was too long between courses. With the limited staff I see that was how it had to be. I wonder if the chef makes a profit at all and if this restaurant can make it into the future.

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  7. Gmanlvnv

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly, Michelin star worthy. Absolutely outstanding flavors in every delicious bite of each of the 4 courses along with everything from beginning to end! More than any Foodie could ask for in the finest culinary cities and not to be missed when near Hot Springs, SD!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an all evening experience with a set menu of 6 courses. It was amazing and we had a wonderful evening for my husband’s birthday. Food was incredible, location was brilliant - very intimate, and good wine choices available. Rebecca came out of the kitchen at the end of the evening and chatted which was lovely. We were visiting but if we could we would definitely go again.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow, what a great meal. From first course to last, it was wonderful. Rebecca is an insanely talented chef and James did an incredible job of guiding us through the night. We’d go back again and again. Thanks for having us!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for our 22nd anniversary. This restaurant offers a plate service setting that requires a reservation at least 1 hour beforehand. It has a fixed start time and takes approximately 3hrs to complete. It is truly an experience! We had a total of six courses(none of which i should mention, are foods I would have ordered off of a menu in a normal restaurant setting) however, this was quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever had. Chef Rachel and her staff are amazing. If you are in the area, this is an opportunity to eat like a king and queen with some of the most amazing flavors you’ll experience!

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Buffalo Dreamer is rated 4.8 stars by 516 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Buffalo Dreamer

108 N Chicago Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Chicago St. and University Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Rapid City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Sat, Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rebecca Christensen
  • Additional
    Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (605) 745-6100
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your private event. Please visit https://www.BuffaloDreamer.com for your requests!
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