Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Cute and clean place. I was drawn there because the menu included trout, bison and elk. Didn't see any other places specilizing in local foods. Unfortunately, the regional fare was not all that local. My trout almondine could have been fresher, and was on the dry side. It came with a salad and starch,... More

Day 3 of a 3000 mile road trip, we pulled off the highway and discovered this gem. Nestled in a historic building off the main street, the Bay Leaf Cafe offers delightful gourmet entrees - even for those of us challenged by special diet restrictions. The Alaskan Seafood Platter consists of shrimp, scallops, clams, and halibut - baked in a... More

After very few ethnic choices in South Dakota (meat-eaters must love it here), the Bay Leaf was a welcome sight! We found it on Trip Advisor and went there straight from our visit to Devil's Tower, on our way back to Rapid City. The food was delicious and the people very friendly. The owner even came out to chat with... More

First and foremost, stop in Spearfish if you're heading towards it...awesome small town. And Bay Leaf was a big part of that. After my fiancée and I returned from Devils Tower, we were hungry. We both went with salads (me, for tabbouleh) and a soda and spent maybe $20 total for lunch. The tabbouleh had a good tangy flavor and... More

Had a wander around Spearfish town and was recommended this place by 2 different locals, so that was a good start. Food was fantastic, well presented and generous portions too. The atmosphere of the place was fantastic, situated off the main street it was tucked away nicely but still easy enough to find. Tables were available outside whilst inside there... More

We came to the Hills for nearly two wks to bike on the Mickelson. A lot of time was spent reading restaurant reviews prior to our arrival. Based on reviews our expectations were not high about finding interesting dining in the heart of the Hills. We decided to search towns on the edge of the hills and found Spearfish. Due... More

So much better than I expected! Great food with twists that venture from the norm around here. Excellent service. Fits within the budget - bonus!

Looking for a place that has both healthy AND rich options? Bingo! I like to try to keep on a low-cal diet while traveling, but my business partner refuses to eat anything that isn't fried. I had a delicious FRESH grilled fish (can't remember what kind of fish it was, but it had been flown in fresh that day) salad... More

Based in Rapid City, we ate here as we were driving through countryside. I picked up a card in Deadwood with the name, as we were heading to Spearfish, and had lunch, arriving near the end of lunch, with perhaps a few more minutes to greet and seat than most places-really only about 5 minutes. We tried the Moussaka (husband),... More