Meander

Name: Meander
Address: 19343 Shortgrass Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783, Spearfish, SD, United States, 57783
Telephone: (605) 340-5797
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

5 (20)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

19343 Shortgrass Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783, Spearfish, SD 57783

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

11:30 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Meander embodies relaxed indulgence. Be prepared to enjoy your multi-course meal carefully and thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chef Dan Gullickson, who designs the tasting menu each evening. Courses range from five to 12, depending on fresh ingredients available from on onsite greenhouse, the season, and any themes we may be highlighting (such as Chinese New Year or St. Patrick's Day).

Our bar is finely curated to offer mid- to top-shelf spirits. All mixes, salts, and syrups for cocktails and mocktails are made in house and augmented with fresh ingredients.

The dining room seats 18 people, so each person's experience is personal, private, and delightful. We only offer one seating in the evening at 6:30. Bar opens at 5:30. Meander is the onsite restaurant for Shortgrass Resort, built by Cappie, Alex (Sprout), and Rachel, as seen on Building Outside the Lines on the Magnolia Network and streaming on Max.

The resort is child-free, with a minimum age of 18. No pets.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(605) 340-5797
Website
https://shortgrassresort.com/restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dan Gullickson
Private party facilities
Our entire restaurant only seats 16 on a normal night, but can accommodate up to 35. Work with Executive Chef Dan and Mixologist Alex to create an event not to be forgotten!

Location
19343 Shortgrass Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783, Spearfish, SD 57783
Neighborhood
Lead / Spearfish
Cross street
Old Belle Road to Creekside Loop to 108th go north. Drive through our gate.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

Experiences

Summer Tasting Menu @ Meander @ Shortgrass Resort
$112.50 per person
Prepaid
May 1, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Meander is a lovely evening, an exclusive dining experience, a time to connect and savor. Chef Dan sets the multi-course tasting menu, based on what's fresh from our onsite greenhouse. If you're looking for a gorgeous night, use this experience to book! The resort is child-free, with a minimum age of 18. No pets. We are open Friday and Saturday evenings with availability for one sitting at 6:30. We offer a full bar with cocktails, mocktails, and a curated wine and beer list. The experience is exceptional and will be an evening to remember. Bar opens at 5:30 p.m. Please let us know if you have allergies or restrictions in the notes of your reservation.
Summer at Shortgrass
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 27, 2025 - Oct 2, 2025
Come join us for a lovely summer dinner, enjoy a drink on the patio, and enjoy the sunset. The lighter weekday menu is designed by Chef Dan. Alex and our servers will help you complement your meal with a gorgeous wine, spectacular cocktail, or non-alcoholic options. The resort is child-free, with a minimum age of 18. No pets.

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What 20 people are saying

Meander reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5.0 based on all time ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
5.0Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Meander offers a "one of a kind experience" with excellent food, stunning views, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests praise the "first rate" service, "exquisite" craft cocktails, and "meticulously plated" dishes by Chef Dan. The intimate setting and "amazing" culinary delights make it perfect for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

20 Reviews

D
David VIP
South Dakota1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, view, drinks and people. If you’re looking for a one of kind experience in SD this is it.
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Staci
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quiet and peaceful setting, great views of the country and northern hills from every table. The courses were delicious and created with care. I would recommend to family and friends as well as corporate retreats.
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Keith
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was first rate. Food was delicious and portions were perfect. Setting was quiet, relaxed and intimate.
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Natalie
South Dakota1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely adored our experience with Meander! It was a very special dinner for us as we were celebrating loads of milestones and things my husband missed on his first deployment. Candace filled in staff so it almost felt like a bunch of friends helping us celebrate and it was so wonderful. The St. Patrick’s day menu was INCREDIBLE. We sat down fully expecting that maybe one or two things we wouldn’t really vibe with but all of the courses were great. The local connection with food from the green house out back just makes it that much more exciting and worth the money. Knowing where our food comes from is an important thing to us! The ambience is what really sets things apart the view of the hills, the beautiful decor, the handmade mosaics on the walls. Those things really draw it all together. I will 100% be back again next time we want to celebrate! Thank you again Shortgrass staff for helping us come together after such a season of seperation. 🫶🏻
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Melinda
South Dakota2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not just an incredible meal, but an amazing experience!
MeanderResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you, so much Melinda we appreciate you making your reservation and hope you will be back again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From our welcome at the door by Alex, our visit to Meander exceeded all expectations. His craft cocktails were exquisite! Every course was delivered and described by Dan, and were all exceptional. Can’t wait to return.
MeanderResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience at Meander exceeded expectations. Alex and Dan will be delighted to know their service made your visit so special. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
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Jeremy
South Dakota1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most amazing dining experiences my wife and I have ever had
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Jason
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentine's Day dinner - chef prepared meal with over 7 courses. Each course was fantastic and the wine paring was phenomenal. We have not had a finer meal in area. Not a cheap dinner but worth every penny!
MeanderResponded on February 18, 2025
Thank you, Jason for your wonderful review! We would love to have you back out to Meander anytime!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a Valentine’s Day dinner there. We are “foodies”. 7 courses, from appetizers to dessert. The entire meal was special and worth every penny and more. Very highly recommend.
MeanderResponded on March 17, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review and for making your reservation and for joining our Valentine's Day celebration! We hope we can have you back again soon someday soon!
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Dan
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience. The food was amazing, was intimate, and elegant. Was the perfect valentine date night!!
MeanderResponded on February 18, 2025
Thank you, Dan for your wonderful review! We would love to have you back out to Meander anytime!
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FAQs

Meander is rated 5 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 17, 2025

11:30 PM

Experiences are available.

19343 Shortgrass Lane, Spearfish, SD 57783, Spearfish, SD 57783

Additional information

Cross street
Old Belle Road to Creekside Loop to 108th go north. Drive through our gate.
Neighborhood
Lead / Spearfish
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Global, International
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dan Gullickson
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wine

Website
https://shortgrassresort.com/restaurant
Phone number
(605) 340-5797
Private party facilities
Our entire restaurant only seats 16 on a normal night, but can accommodate up to 35. Work with Executive Chef Dan and Mixologist Alex to create an event not to be forgotten!

Meander

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Experiences

Summer Tasting Menu @ Meander @ Shortgrass Resort

Summer at Shortgrass

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Menu

First Course

Crisp Pork Belly

Second Course

Quinoa Salad

Third Course

Duck

Fourth Course

Strip Loin

Dessert

Spiced Flourless Chocolate Torte

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