Skogen Kitchen - Custer

We are moving to Custer from Austin, TX and our hang-up about the area was the food...until we found Skogen. We ordered multiple dishes over the many days we vi... read more We are moving to Custer from Austin, TX and our hang-up about the area was the food...until we found Skogen. We ordered multiple dishes over the many days we visited, and each one lived up to our (high) expectations. The filet was cooked to order andtender, the salmon fell off your fork and was seasoned to taste, the lobster cavatelli was creamy and flavorful, the dessert didnot disappoint either time...all with reasonably sized portions. You should expect to make reservations at a place like this.You should also expect to have a longer dining experience and pay more than at a typical chain. That's part of the experienceand the quality of food will not disappoint you IF you are looking for something different from the other restaurants in thearea. We will be regulars here!! Also, if you enjoy Skogen, try their sister restaurant (Hjem AM) for breakfast.

Absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a unique experience in the Black Hills, this is the place to go. We tried the seasonal soup (incredible fall goodnes... read more Absolutely delicious. If you’re looking for a unique experience in the Black Hills, this is the place to go. We tried the seasonal soup (incredible fall goodness), beef tartare, lamb bolognese, and veal cheek. Everything was made to perfection withquality ingredients. We topped the night off with the butter cake after reading rave reviews, and holy cow, that was one of thebest desserts we’ve ever had. The sweet salty flavors play perfectly with one another, and the textures of ooey gooey cake,popcorn ice cream, and caramel keep your taste buds dancing.

This small town restaurant has a big city menu with stellar execution. It was a charming and amazing experience we never expected to find in Custer SD. The rest... read more This small town restaurant has a big city menu with stellar execution. It was a charming and amazing experience we never expected to find in Custer SD. The restaurant is modern and cozy. Our server was fantastic and educated with the menu. Weenjoyed 3 courses and each item we ate was delicious, cooked to perfection. Don’t sleep on the butter cake. We couldn’t havehad a better time at Skogen. Highly recommend if you’re in the area.

Our favorite restaurant was Wine Cellar, but after eating at Skogen, this is the best that we've been to in the black hills! This is fine dining at its best, bu... read more Our favorite restaurant was Wine Cellar, but after eating at Skogen, this is the best that we've been to in the black hills! This is fine dining at its best, but the atmosphere isn't pretentious and there's no need to dress fancy. The flavors ofeverything we ordered were outstanding, to include the popcorn ice cream! The waiter was fantastic and very educated on the menuitems. 5 stars well earned!!

Gem of a place! The veal cheek was quite possibly the most tender moist piece of meat I have had in my life. Oh and the Pineapple Sorbet was light but packed wi... read more Gem of a place! The veal cheek was quite possibly the most tender moist piece of meat I have had in my life. Oh and the Pineapple Sorbet was light but packed with Flavor!! This Chef and his team deserve a Michelin Star! My server Chris and hiscolleagues were also very attentive and kind! Thanks for all the deliciousness! Will definitely return.