Skogen Kitchen

Walked in with high expectations. Exceeded. The service, from the moment we walked in until we walked out was extraordinary. The food was even better. Connecting consistently with Joseph, the owner/chef, was an extra special touch. Thank you for that!

My husband and I travel around the US, and have dined in restaurants all over the nation. Skogen Kitchen is definitely one of our favorites. This is our second time eating here, and we can't wait to return. We are especially delighted that the menu is seed oil free! We ordered a bottle of reasonably-priced Napa Valley cab, several appetizers (gazpacho, octopus, steam buns, foie gras and lobster linguine), the duck confit entree and two desserts. We were blown away by everything! Our server, Yevhenii, was attentive, knowledgeable and made great recommendations. The restaurant has somewhat limited seating, so plan ahead and make a reservation. Don't miss the opportunity to dine at Skogen during your visit to the Black Hills. Highly recommended!

This place has a great menu with some interesting choices. I also want to shout out the fantastic hostess who worked her magic to bump our reservation up early and our waitress, Destiny, who was so great. We got the carrot ginger soup which was very good. The endive salad was a great idea, but it was overdressed and pretty vinegar-forward for our tastes. My father got the halibut, which was excellent, but the absolute standout was the goat cheese and beet ravioli. It was beautiful to look at and every bite, from first to last was incredible!

The favorites: risotto and roasted octopus. I’ve been here twice, got both dishes again! The risotto was saltier the second time around, but still very good. I really enjoy the dates in the octopus dish.

Wonderful and unexpected restaurant in Custer! We were very happy with everything ordered, and this was by far the best meal had on our 12 day trip through both of the Dakota’s. If you are a foodie, you will love it! I had a delicious cream of asparagus soup, and the risotto with English peas and morels was divine. Make reservations, you won’t want to miss this place!