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Address:
727 Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Neighborhood:
Rapid City

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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The Corn Exchange Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.cornexchange.com
Email: cornexchangebistro@gmail.com
Phone: (605) 343-5070
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday: 5:00pm-9:00pm, closed Sundays & Mondays & a few Major holidays. As a courtesy to all our GUESTS, we do not allow children under five years of age. We allow for a two hour dining experience from our two person kitchen.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Organic
Executive Chef: Ms. M.J. Adams
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Catering is not available.
Entertainment: The Corn Exchange dining experience. Special Events: join our email list for special events.
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Getting there

Cross Street: Mt. Rushmore Road
Public Transit: In the summer a trolley car runs from the civic center to the historic downtown. Otherwise, there is parking along both sides of Main Street which is a one way heading west.
Parking: No
Parking Details: There is plenty of street parking along both sides of Main St (a one-way street).

A word from The Corn Exchange

The Corn Exchange is a small, intimate bistro in a historic 1886 building in downtown Rapid City. The decor includes a copper bar with food service available, an original brick wall, hardwood floors and linen. The restaurant's focus is on local foods and organic when possible offering a wide range… of dishes including steaks, quail, chicken dishes, house made pasta dishes, comfort food, vegetarian plates and lots of fun appetizers, salads, delicious soup and house made desserts including creme brulee and chocolate tortes. Chef M.J. Adams trained at The French Culinary Institute (1989) in NYC. The Corn Exchange has been featured in various leading magazines & newspapers such as Gourmet (5 times), Food & Wine and The Washington Post Travel Section. Adams is a member of The James Beard Foundation, Slow Food, Chefs Collaborative and WCR. M.J. left NYC after 12 years to live the farm-to-table life. The Corn Exchange is celebrating its 14 year anniversary on 3/14/2012 Continued

The Corn Exchange

4.6

53 $31 to $50 restaurant

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46 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

46 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(35)
special occasion(34)
romantic(23)

notable wine list(20)
neighborhood gem(18)
hot spot(5)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (46)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Classic Julia Child-style

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2009

Dined on 04/05/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Classic Julia Child-style cooking from well-trained chef. Food preparation is spot on. Only drawbacks are uncomfortable seats (hard, wooden chairs/booths) and the limited size of the place, which means you may expect to be asked to leave if you've been there "too long" to accomodate other patrons."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Rapid City's Finest Slow Cooking ..

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been visiting Rapid City for 20 years. We treasure great food and have eaten in every fine resturant in the area. When The Corn Exchange opened, our first waitress was also the cook and owner MJ. This lovely resturant originated with heart and vision. The menu is full of expertly prepared, fresh "slow cooking", organic, and over-the-top tasty dishes. The entire staff offers service with a smile and you'll never want for anything. The wine selection is superb, offering realistic pricing. The salt crystals on the butter will have you purchasing a tub for home! Overall: We eat at The Corn Exchange during every trip to Rapid City and we're always pleased to pay the price for this great dining experience. OpenTable makes it so easy!"

Dined on 03/06/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was our second evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/18/2012

2011

Dined on 02/18/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was our second evening dining at the Corn Exchange and found the food to be delightful. Presentation, taste and exotic choices made for a pleasant evening. The only shortcomings were the noise level and there seemed to be a lengthy wait between courses. Our waitress was a gem, provding use with information about this establishment and frequently inquiring of needs. My wife and I will be returning to enjoy other evenings at the Corn Exchange."

Dined on 02/18/2012

2011

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An excellent restaurant for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"An excellent restaurant for a meal where you savor every bite."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

as always, a trip to the Corn

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/11/2012

2010

Dined on 02/11/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"as always, a trip to the Corn Exchange is top notch. The food and wine are outstanding."

Dined on 02/11/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great wine list and great

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/23/2011

2011

Dined on 12/23/2011

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"great wine list and great food, best restaurant in South Dakota"

Dined on 12/23/2011

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have been to the Corn Exchange

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/18/2012

2012

Dined on 01/18/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have been to the Corn Exchange before, but I can honestly say that I just had to best steak that I have ever eaten. My wife and I are foodies and have tried many restaurants in our 13 years together. It is so nice to have a small local place in Rapid City that we can go and enjoy some locally grown goodies and a sense that our meal is being made just for us....Would definitely recommend to anybody in the area or coming to visit."

Dined on 01/18/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We stopped in Rapid City on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/28/2011

2006

Dined on 12/28/2011

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We stopped in Rapid City on our trip home to Boulder, CO from Fargo, ND. What a great find - many people had told me about the Corn Exchange and I'm glad we sought it out. The staff was great - my husband joined me late...so I was caring for a 3 year old and reading a menu...they gave us lots of chocolate milk and brought out a delicious cheese plate! Great place - wish Rapid City wasn't so far away as I'd like to go back...this time minus the 3 year old. :)"

Dined on 12/28/2011

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I am glad I viewed the restaurant's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/27/2011

2011

Dined on 12/27/2011

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I am glad I viewed the restaurant's web site prior to our visit."

Dined on 12/27/2011

2011

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Corn Exchange consistently

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 12/20/2011

2011

Dined on 12/20/2011

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The Corn Exchange consistently delivers great food and service. They provide locally grown and raised food when possible, which supports our community. It is our favorite restaurant and one of the best we have ever dined at."