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Route 16 Diner & Pizzeria

417 Main St, Hill City, SD 57745
605 574 3905
Ranked #10 of 15 restaurants in Hill City
3.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot
Most recent review
- 26 May 2012
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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22 reviews from our community

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Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It is like a step back in time - great little 50's diner. Good burgers and great shakes! More

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fort collins
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

Grouchy server, lots of flies, undercooked burgers, limp fries, lipstick on the glasses, looooong wait for food when there was only one other family there. More

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Milaca, Minnesota
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

Stopped in with the family for dessert. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The kids (4,5, and 7) wanted sundaes and we were told they were plenty big enough for the three to share one which the waitress divided up for us and gave all three a cherry on top. The brownie sundae was fantastic. The neighboring tables' food/pizza... More

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London, Canada
Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

Not fine dining for sure but we loved the diner atmosphere and the food was delicious, and servings were generous Great place to go if you want to cheat on your diet!!! More

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michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011

Save yourself some time and eat somewhere else where your money is appreciated. The folks here were stone cold in terms of personality. No smiles. No welcome. No thanks for eating here. I always like to feel appreciated even if I am only eating a burger and some fries. And the burgers? Mine fell apart when I tried to pick... More

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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011

Imagine how hungry we are when we head to Hill City to eat filets at Alpine Inn and discover they're closed on Sundays at the height of tourist season! We meandered down the street and came to The Diner and decide we've got to eat somewhere. All of our sandwiches and burgers were delicious. I especially loved the strawberry phosphate... More

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Lakewood, CO
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32 reviews 32 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2010

First of all, this restaurant is no longer called "Route 16 Diner" -- the "Route 16" has been removed, and I didn't see evidence of a name other than "Diner" -- the "Route 16" has been covered over. My husband, son, and I went here for dinner and dessert. The place was packed inside and out, so we were encouraged... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2010

The sign outside reads something like, "Under new management of previous owners." Four of us sit down and place our order, part of which includes a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich for our 6-year old. The waitress coems back with the drinks and I ask if the jelly is grape. Our daughter doesn't eat grape jelly. The waitress said it... More

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Kansas City
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010

It had a retro atmosphere and the food was good. We ate there for lunch. More

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Duluth, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010

Stopped in at 12 noon to inquire when pizza is available at this "family pizzera". I was told NOT untill 4PM. I said thanks and began to walk out. The female owner/hostess then rolled her eyes at me like she was mad. My young son saw this. My decision was made. We then went to Elm Street Pizza a few... More

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