Restaurant Space in The Red Rock River Resort

Building Details

Property Type

Restaurant

Tenancy

Single

Lease Type

Modified Gross

Total Building SqFt

32,576

Vacant SqFt

5,000

Spaces

Restaurant | Single tenant | 2,000 SqFt - 2,700 SqFt

Building description

Restaurant Space for Lease | Red Rock River Resort

Hot Springs, South Dakota

A rare opportunity to establish a restaurant concept inside the historic Red Rock River Resort, a destination hospitality property located in the heart of Hot Springs in the Southern Black Hills.

The available restaurant and dining space offers approximately 2,500 square feet with existing commercial kitchen infrastructure and dining areas positioned to serve both resort guests and the surrounding community. This unique setting allows a restaurant operator to benefit from built-in foot traffic from resort visitors, event attendees, spa guests, and local patrons.

The Red Rock River Resort is a landmark sandstone building originally constructed in 1891 and thoughtfully renovated while maintaining its historic character. The multi-level property features boutique hotel suites, spa facilities, event and wedding space, and additional commercial areas, creating a steady flow of visitors and a strong hospitality environment for a restaurant tenant.

Restaurant Opportunity

This space presents an excellent opportunity for a variety of concepts, including:

Chef-driven restaurant
Steakhouse or supper club
Breakfast café or brunch concept
Casual dining or gastropub
Farm-to-table restaurant

With hotel guests staying on site and frequent weddings and events hosted at the property, the restaurant can benefit from built-in dining demand as well as strong seasonal tourism throughout the Black Hills region.

Building highlights

Property Highlights

Located within the historic Red Rock River Resort hospitality property
Approximately 2,500 SF restaurant & dining space available
Commercial kitchen infrastructure in place (equipment to be verified)
On-site hotel suites and guest accommodations
Event venue capable of hosting large weddings and gatherings
On-site day spa attracting destination visitors
Historic sandstone building with strong character and charm
Located along a well-traveled corridor in downtown Hot Springs
Opportunity to serve both tourism and local dining markets

The property itself spans multiple levels with over 32,000 square feet, offering a mix of hospitality, event, and wellness amenities that help generate year-round activity within the building.

Hot Springs and the Black Hills

Location & Tourism Draw

Hot Springs is a gateway destination to many of the most visited attractions in the Black Hills region, including:

Wind Cave National Park – approximately 7 miles
Custer State Park – approximately 24 miles
Mount Rushmore National Memorial – approximately 56 miles
Badlands National Park – approximately 58 miles

Visitors are drawn to the area year-round for outdoor recreation, national parks, and the historic mineral springs that have made Hot Springs a travel destination for generations.

This steady flow of travelers, combined with resort guests and local residents, creates a strong opportunity for a restaurant operator seeking a destination dining location in the Southern Black Hills.