Hungry? For me, the answer is almost never no, and steak almost always sounds amazing. South Dakota is one of those places where great steak isn’t hard to find—if there’s anything we do right, it’s food. There’s a little hole-in-the-wall steakhouse in South Dakota that deserves a shout-out. Nestled in the small city of Hartford, the Hartford Steak Co. Tavern might have a simple menu, but it’s big on flavor.
Family-owned and operated since 1997, the tavern’s roots trace back to a 1920s family restaurant tradition built on serving simple, high-quality meals at a great value. The menu sticks to what they do best—Filet Mignon on weeknights and Prime Rib on weekends—keeping things simple, affordable, and delicious.
Hartford is considered a small city, though to most it feels like a small town. Its population is around 3,300—which, in my opinion, makes this find that much better.
You’ll walk in and immediately notice the sizzling sound and aroma of steaks on the grill. The atmosphere is homey and small-town; it’s the kind of place where locals come to relax and catch up over a good meal…