South Dakota has a very unique flavor. Many of its dining venues offer rustic menus featuring game raised in the state. You also will find a great selection of franchise fast food stops and great country cafes. While in this "Wild West" state, don't forget to eat at a chuckwagon, where you will be entertained as well as fed.

The Cactus Restaurant & Lodge is found in Wall, S.D. This is a family restaurant that serves a great selection of homemade comfort foods such as pancakes, pot pies and hearty stews, as well as several Mexican favorites. If you are on a diet or just looking for something a bit lighter to eat while in Wall, then try out the Cactus Restaurant & Lodge's salad bar. Whether you are looking for a restaurant that has a children's menu or one that offers cocktails, you will enjoy the Cactus Restaurant & Lodge.

The Cheyenne Crossing Cafe, Lodge & Store is a casual dining restaurant in Lead, S.D., at the upper entrance to Spearfish Canyon. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers country dishes. This is a great place to eat if you are staying at the lodge or if you just need a break after a day of driving through the badlands of South Dakota. Before you hit the road again, don't forget to check out the gift shop for a souvenir.

The Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Cowboy Music Show is a great chuckwagon to visit. (You cannot leave South Dakota without eating out at a chuckwagon at least once.) Located in Rapid City, it serves roast beef, bison and chicken dishes. While you are enjoying your barbeque dinner, you will be entertained with cowboy songs and storytelling. Don't forget to wear your cowboy attire to this dining experience.

The Gaslight Restaurant in Rockerville offers a fine dining experience. This restaurant provides a unique atmosphere as it is located in an old mining ghost town. Featured dishes include meaty meals of steak and prime rib, and light meals of seafood and pasta. It also has a kids' menu for family dining and a full service bar for the adults.

The Ruby House Restaurant maintains its ties to the old West by preserving a décor that is over 100 years old. Here you can find entrees of beef, chicken and bison. It serves lunch and dinner and is open throughout the year.