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Posted in South Dakota July 20, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

You’ll Love The Food At This Incredibly Unique South Dakota Restaurant

When is the last time you went to dinner and a show? Here’s a restaurant that has a show right inside – an exhibition kitchen with an amazing coal-fired oven. Check this out!

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kōl is located at 504 Mt. Rushmore Road, in Rapid City.

The interior is sleek and modern, but also has some nice, cozy touches that makes this a comfortable, friendly place. Of course, while the dining room is gorgeous, it's the food that's earned this restaurant its accolades.

The secret to kōl's amazing food? 1,200 degrees.

The coal-fired oven is massive - nearly 10 feet wide - and the super high temperature allows the chefs to create some truly amazing dishes.

The exhibition-style kitchen allows you to watch food being prepared in the coal-fired oven, all while chatting with friends and loved ones. It really is like dinner and a show.

Start with something crisp and fresh, like the arugula and goat cheese salad. It's just the right blend of sweet and savory.

The pizzas are especially tasty and unique. This is the Notorious P.I.G. - a delicious pizza with sweet potato pudding, bacon, mustard pork belly, pork sausage and arugula.

Of course, you can't go wrong with a steak. The 16 oz. Ribeye comes with bacon-braised greens and fingerling potatoes.

If you're craving pasta, the chicken & broccoli alfredo is a great choice - the pasta is served perfectly al dente, and the rich, creamy sauce is divine.

If you've never visited kōl, now's the time! For more information, menu and hours, visit the restaurant's website.

Have you ever dined at kōl? Tell us about your experience there!

For more great dining options in South Dakota, check out these 10 restaurants you must visit before you die.

Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.