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The best pizza, hot dogs, and burgers in Hill City and near Rapid City.
Award winning pizza and hot dogs, plus bison and beef burgers locally sourced and hand‑pressed daily. Some of the many reasons locals rave about our food in Hill City and the Black Hills.
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Pizza
Pizza 1
Pesto, and Ricotta, with Fresh, and Whole Milk Mozzarella.
$18
Hand-stretched 12-13 in pizzas made with organic 00 flour and a slow-fermented dough for a crisp, chewy crust. Made fresh daily in Hill City.
Pizza 3
Soppressata, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Morta Della. The Italian Cured Meats.
$23
Pizza 5
Sausage, with Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, and Italian Whole Milk Mozzarella.
$19
Pizza 2
$22
Pepperoni, Scratch-made Pesto, Jalapeno Medley.
Pizza 4
The Margharita. Fresh and whole milk Mozzarella Cheese. (Cheese pizza)
$16
$17.50
Pizza 6
Pepperoni, and Fresh Mozzarella, with Italian whole milk mozzarella.
Hybrid Neapolitan / New York-Style
MADE FRESH DAILY
Our dough is made from scratch with organic 00 flour and slowly fermented for 22–30 hours before being hand-stretched. Because it's never frozen and made in limited batches, availability may vary.
Bison Exclusives
Tatanka Dog
Black Hills free-range bison with Dijon mustard, handcrafted sweet-and-tangy BBQ caramelized onions and fresh coleslaw.
$7.75
Locally sourced bison featured in some of The Prairie Dog’s signature favorites, from loaded hot dogs and burgers to a hearty bison cheesesteak.
The General Custer
Bison Philly cheesesteak with sliced bison sirloin tip, caramelized onions, red and yellow peppers, white cheddar and American cheese on a hoagie roll. Served with Miss Vickie’s Kettle Chips.
Upgrade side +$2
$17.30
The Badlands Caramelizer
$13.90
Two 2.5 oz free-range beef patties with caramelized red onions, pickle chips and our house tangy mayo-based smear. Served with Miss Vickie’s Kettle Chips.
Substitute with bison +$3 · Upgrade side +$2
The Pioneer
Beer-basted brat topped with garlic-butter kraut and served in a white cheddar cheese-lined hoagie roll. Served with Miss Vickie’s Kettle Chips.
Substitute with bison +$3 · Upgrade side +$2
$13.40
Black Hills Bison, Burgers & Hoagies
Artisan Hot Dogs
Rushmore Rattler
Brown mustard, sharp cheddar and our house-made jalapeño medley for a bold, spicy kick.
$6.35
Handcrafted hot dogs loaded with Prairie Dog favorites, from house-made jalapeño medley to garlic sauerkraut and our signature Miner's Mischief sauce.
Settler's Claim
Brown mustard and buttery garlic sauerkraut for a simple, savory favorite.
$6.35
Miner's Mischief
$6.35
Chopped onions and brown mustard with our proprietary beef-based hot dog sauce.
Lonely Dog on the Prairie
The classic hot dog with no added toppings.
$5.35
Jumbo, Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished Beef Dogs
Substitute bison on any beef dog +$1.40.
Small Bites & Sides
Prairie Queso & Chips
House-made two-cheese queso blended with Miner's Mischief sauce and our jalapeño medley. Served with chips
$6.80
Round out your meal with house-made queso, loaded tots, bourbon beans and a few Prairie Dog favorites made for sharing...or keeping to yourself.
Bourbon Beans
Made with real bourbon, maple syrup and European center-cut bacon.
$4.00
The Gold Rush
$8.20
Air-fried tots drizzled with Miner's Mischief sauce, shredded white cheddar and green onion.
Prairie Bolo Salad
Potato pasta salad tossed with mayo, red peppers, green onion and carrots.
$4.00
Shareables, Sides & Prairie Favorites
Air-fried tots lightly seasoned with our proprietary spice blend.
Prairie Nuggets
$4.00
For the Prairie Kiddos
Little Dog on the Prairie
Plain Angus beef hot dog served with Goldfish crackers and a Capri Sun.
$7.00
Simple Prairie Dog favorites for the little ones, each served with Goldfish crackers and a Capri Sun.
Cheese on the Range
Grilled American cheese on sourdough bread, served with Goldfish crackers and a Capri Sun.
$7.00
Little Burger on the Prairie
$8.00
Beef burger with melted American cheese, served with Goldfish crackers and a Capri Sun.
Kids 12 & Under
Sweet Endings
Phillip's Stake
Fresh-baked triple-chunk chocolate chip cookie packed with plenty of chocolate in every bite.
$4.50
Finish things off with a fresh-baked cookie, a classic ice cream sandwich or a warm brownie with a little Prairie Dog flair.
Prairie Brownie Experience
Warm fudge brownie topped with bourbon chocolate sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar.
$4.70
Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich
$3.15
A classic vanilla ice cream sandwich for a simple, nostalgic finish.
Save Room for Something Sweet
Menu & Ordering FAQ
We do have some gluten‑friendly and vegetarian options. As an example, we can take any protein and instead of serving it on a bun, we can serve it over air-fried seasoned tater tots.
We also have a vegetarian pizza that is topped with homemade pesto and whole milk ricotta.
Ask our team or check the menu notes for items that can be adjusted to better fit your needs.
Do you offer gluten‑free or vegetarian options?
Do you have kids’ options?
Yes. Many of our hot dogs, pizzas, and sides work well for kids, and families are a big part of our taproom.
Ask our team for kid‑friendly recommendations when you order.
We also have a dedicated kids menu that includes Goldfish and a Capri Sun juice box.
Please let us know if you have any special requests when it comes to the kiddos.
Can I order food online or get it to go?
Yes. You can order food online from our website or order on‑site with QR codes and take it to go.
Look for the “Menu & Order” buttons on the site to get started.
Alternatively, you can call us at 817-891-8352 and we can take your order verbally over the phone.
Do the kitchen hours match the taproom hours?
Our kitchen hours may differ slightly from taproom hours, especially late in the evening or outside peak season.
Check our website, Google listing, or social media for current food and taproom hours.
You can also call us at 817-891-8352.
Do you take reservations, or is it first‑come, first‑served?
We’re mostly first‑come, first‑served. We don't have assigned seating nor do we limit you to any chair, table, bar stool or space.
That said, for larger groups, feel free to contact us ahead of time and we’ll do our best to accommodate you and reserve a section of our taproom for you.
We also do Social Taproom Takeovers © that we accommodate through reservations.
Just call us at 817-891-8352.
VISIT & CONTACT
23858 US Highway 385 Hill City, SD 57745
817-891-8352
info@prairiedogsd.com
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