The best restaurants in Lead

16 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

555 Main St (Deadwood)

“New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.”

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Oyster Bay

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Enduring tavern with a haunted history, serving oysters, seafood entrees, cheeseburgers & cocktails.

626 Main St (Deadwood)

“Enduring tavern with a haunted history, serving oysters, seafood entrees, cheeseburgers & cocktails.”

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Set inside the Mineral Palace Hotel, this steakhouse serves food named after "Deadwood" characters.

601 Main St (Deadwood)

“Set inside the Mineral Palace Hotel, this steakhouse serves food named after "Deadwood" characters.”

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Pizza Ranch

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Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.

2625 E Colorado Blvd (Spearfish)

“Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.”

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Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

2430 Platinum Dr Suite 1 (Spearfish)

“Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.”

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

301 N 27th St (Spearfish)

“Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.”

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

2423 Platinum Dr (Spearfish)

“Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.”

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Lucky's 13 Pub

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Classic American grub such as prime rib & rotating beers on tap served in a relaxed setting.

305 N 27th St (Spearfish)

“Classic American grub such as prime rib & rotating beers on tap served in a relaxed setting.”

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Earl of Sandwich

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Chain outpost offering a variety of hot sandwiches, wraps, salads & an array of desserts.

372 Main St (Deadwood)

“Chain outpost offering a variety of hot sandwiches, wraps, salads & an array of desserts.”

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Steaks, burgers, draft beer & sports on TV in a Western-themed setting at the Gold Dust Casino.

688 Main St (Deadwood)

“Steaks, burgers, draft beer & sports on TV in a Western-themed setting at the Gold Dust Casino.”

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

2301 E Colorado Blvd (Spearfish)

“Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.”

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Humble rooms in a 1903 casino hotel with a steakhouse, buffet restaurant & veranda for cocktails.

709 Main St (Deadwood)

“Humble rooms in a 1903 casino hotel with a steakhouse, buffet restaurant & veranda for cocktails.”

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

161 W Main St A

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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No-frills hotel above a casino housed in a former post office, offering free parking & Wi-Fi.

27 Deadwood St (Deadwood)

“No-frills hotel above a casino housed in a former post office, offering free parking & Wi-Fi.”

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Taco John's

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Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare.

86 Charles St (Deadwood)

“Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare.”

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Stampmill

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Long established saloon-style bar/restaurant for typical American cuisine & atmospheric decor.

305 W Main St

“Long established saloon-style bar/restaurant for typical American cuisine & atmospheric decor.”

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