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Stunning views, fine dining, and craft cocktails. - Vertex Sky Bar, Rapid City, SD

Vertex Sky Bar

4.2
4.2
182 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The art deco style of the Hotel Alex Johnson is carried through in the custom-designed bar and wine cabinet that house a premium selection of whiskeys, beers, and wines at the perfect temperature. Our bartenders are schooled on all the classics, but if you want something with a bold twist, shake it up with one of our custom cocktails. We are a private bar open to Hotel guests and Vertex Members. If you are neither a Hotel guest or Member, you may make dinner reservations and pay a $20 cover charge. Outside seating is first come first serve. We look forward to seeing you!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Sunday-Thursday: 4:00 pm-12:00 am Friday-Saturday: 4:00 pm-2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (605) 342-1210

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

What 182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Dakota

    Innovative

  • South Dakota

    Great for fine wines

  • South Dakota

    Romantic

  • South Dakota

    Good for special occasions

  • South Dakota

    Lively

  • Rapid City

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience4
    The service was horrible. The view was amazing..
  2. AliciaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I wish I could remember our servers name. She did a great job! We took our kiddos and they loved everything. Food was great and drinks were phenomenal.
  3. HaleK

    Denver

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Level of service was outstanding, and quality of food was certainly acceptable but not necessarily outstanding. Not a large choice on the menu, but adequate and I do recommend the Elk Ravioli dish if one enjoys pasta. The weather was not conducive to dine outside which I believe would have been a positive. All in all, a reasonably okay experience.
  4. MattD

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    We did not have a very good experience. Both meals came out wrong and 1 had to be sent back and took another 1/2 hour to get. We had to ask for water three times and it took forever for a waiter to come and refill or bring us drinks. Brandon was very nice and apologetic and did everything he could to make it a better experience so we appreciated him.
  5. Peaches

    South Dakota

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Customer service (Brandon), drinks, and view make this place. Food is good but beef and salmon dishes are continuously over cooked. Staff needs to learn the difference between well, medium, and rare and all iterations in between. That’s what’s going to change how many visitors you get. At $48 a pop, that steak better be done Correctly!
  6. ElitheaB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    One member of our party didn’t receive food ($77)steak meal for over an hour while everyone else had already eaten and when it came it was cooked incorrectly, asked for drinks several times and didn’t receive them, for price and cost to come up NOT worth it and disappointed. Won’t be returning, military party and birthday celebration 🙁
  7. KeithM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It started a little dubious. We had made reservations but the table reserved for us was literally right beside another diner - not very romantic. But there was a small table near the guardrail that worked wonderfully. From then on… FIVE PLUS STARS! The drinks, appetizers, main course, dessert and especially the service were exceptional. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
  8. Ekimogar

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the walleye fingers app to the elk ravioli to the really good wine list to the DJ playing 45s on a turntable to the excellent server, it was a special dinner
  9. Gathering

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Bison Entrée somewhat overcooked. Elk fantastic. Beverages creative and delicious. Staff appropriately attentive. Round table at window perfect.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations and they gave us the best spot in the place. Good and service was good. I love the fire outside on the rooftop.
  11. gloriae

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Good food and drinks ! Fun and beautiful views of the Black Hills
  12. DavidG

    South Dakota

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were a party of 2 couples. We all agreed it was a most enjoyable experience and would return. Our food was excellent and the service was very good by the entire staff.
  13. MckaylaE

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was the absolute best! The steaks were delicious. Definitely going back again!
  14. JohnD

    South Dakota

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    We had to send 3 of our main dishes back because they were very over cooked and had no flavor at all.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Server was great, drinks were fabulous! (We recommend the badlands!) kitchen was behind or something so food took awhile, but server kept us in the loop and took 20% off for our wait. Food was really good, minus the crime brûlée.. would not recommend that.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The views are amazing, great drinks and good selection of food! The service was superb!
  17. Nick

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and food. Our waiter was outstanding!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our first time there. We enjoyed it very mjch.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice staff and great location
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall1food2service3ambience2
    The Vertex has degenerated from a high end members only cocktail and dinner club to a noisy tired sports bar. Food was marginal. Wait staff nice but appearance deplorable. Wrinkled faded black shirt and pants and tennis shoes. So disappointed that this treasure continues into decline. The lighting is aweful and the Devore is tired and worn.
  21. LincolnG

    South Dakota

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Vertex was great and our server was awesome. All around fantastic experience.
  22. MistyD

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love eating here, they are always on top of it and never disappoints.
  23. TimH

    Orange County

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Steak was underwhelming and overpriced. Salmon overcooked, dry and tough. Our third entree the flatbread was good but arrived at the table 15 minutes after the other two entrees arrived. Would not recommend.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our server Leslie(?) was excellent; her recommendations and up-sells greatly enhanced the experience, especially as we are new to the area. Elk ravioli app before having the duck and my gf had the beef tenderloin. Both were prepared as ordered. Watched a red harvest moon rise from the rooftop window view we had, overall very pleased with the experience!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wondeful!!!
  26. PhyllisS

    South Dakota

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A bit expensive for my taste and budget so I probably would only come for a special occasion, as this was. Nice view and if it were warm enough to dine outside I would have appreciated the ambiance more. There was a vent right beside my seat so I was quite chilly much of the time so that was quite unpleasant. I like the idea and feel it does appeal to many folks but just ok for me. I would recommend to some friends but not others.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The food was very poor. One of the plates had to be sent back it was so bad.
  28. SuzieD

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was very friendly & professional. Made good recommendations re food choices.
  29. Donaldo

    New England

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Overall experience was disappointing for a restaurant that requires $20 per person if you are not staying at the Alex Johnson. I had to ask the wait staff three times for a glass of water as she had already served water to my wife and daughter. Food was average and certainly not worth the price.
  30. KarrahM

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience3
    Service was great but food was absolutely awful and the inside dinning got very crowded and loud.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    Quality of food is poor, especially when you factor in the price of it.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was not worth the price. Our waiter was nice, but the food took a long time and was disappointing. Food quality is more important to us than ambiance. I would only go back if I were going to have drinks on the patio for the nice view.
  33. LynneD

    South Dakota

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was wonderful! Great drinks and view
  34. Kenf

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful View
  35. RubyFoodie

    South Dakota

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Elk ravioli, burgers, steaks and osso bucco were all delicious. Maybe a little slow on getting food, but coming to expect that with workforce challenges everywhere! Very attentive servers.
  36. aces

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food with great service. A good menu of drinks and food. Views are astonishing. We will go back.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and were excited to try the restaurant that calls itself "the pinnacle of luxury". Good: elk ravioli appetizer, the $72 dry aged steak, and our waiter. Bad: everything else. They were out of the duck by 6 pm, bison osso buco so tough it was inedible, underseasoned steak, overcooked shrimp, 1/2 hour wait for dessert, liquid "panna cotta". At some point during our dinner, our waiter accidentally broke our wine bottle while clearing the table. It was a complete fluke, and the restaurant made it right by giving us half off our bottle price; I mention it only to highlight that the night seemed to be a comedy of errors, and we just had to laugh. I think my husband summed it up perfectly when he said that it seemed like it was the chef's night off. The check was $200 ($250 with tip), and for the money I just cannot recommend Vertex to anyone else. I think the worst part was the $20 cover fee for the "privilege" of enduring one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. At least the company was fantastic. 
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Celebrating wife’s birthday and relocating to Rapid City. We had a perfect table with and great view, excellent service, good food/drinks and plenty of space and time to celebrate and reconnect. It was a all around great evening and experience. Excited to return again soon!
  39. Anonymous

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Server was very nice but orders and check were wrong. Food was terrible. Many other guests had the same problems we did. Manager apologized and reduced the bill but we would never eat here again.
  40. ShelbyB

    New Mexico

    429 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    429 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We ordered the bison Rosso bucco & it was inedible, tough, tough tough. Our server took it back & brought us steaks to replace it. She was wonderful Leslie.

FAQs

Vertex Sky Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Vertex Sky Bar

523 6th St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Rapid City

  • Hours of operation

    Sunday-Thursday: 4:00 pm-12:00 am Friday-Saturday: 4:00 pm-2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Mediterranean

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

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