Rapid City Tavern is a quintessential local watering hole situated in the heart of Rapid City, Michigan, just minutes from the scenic shores of Torch Lake. While the building presents a modest, traditional roadside aesthetic, the interior reveals a spotless, welcoming, and vibrant atmosphere. Renowned throughout Antrim County for elevated pub fare, attentive service, and an impressive beverage selection, this neighborhood gem caters effortlessly to both longtime residents and seasonal visitors seeking a quality meal and cold drinks.
Dine-in, Takeout, Outdoor Seating (No Delivery; Walk-ins Only)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms
Atmosphere & Vibe
Casual, cozy, energetic with sports and bar games
Parking Facilities
Free dedicated parking lot and free street parking
Payment Options
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Exceptional Quality Seafood & Tavern Eats: Highly praised for hand-dipped walleye and perch baskets, savory crab rangoons, brisket options, and gourmet specialty burgers.
Efficient and Welcoming Staff: Celebrated by patrons for remarkably fast food delivery and attentive service, even during high-volume hours.
Warm, Clean Ambiance: Clean, modern interior featuring multiple screens for sporting events, pool tables, and bar games.
Post-Lake Convenience: Ideally situated for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts returning from day trips along Torch Lake or surrounding Antrim County waterways.
Menu & Food Offerings
Appetizers
Item Name
Description
Cheese Quesadilla
Cheddar-jack cheese melted in a seasoned flour tortilla with sauteed green peppers and onion; served with lettuce, diced tomatoes, pico, salsa, and sour cream. Add-ons include grilled chicken, ground beef, or brisket.
RCT Nachos
Two layers of white corn tortilla chips with melted cheddar-jack cheese, topped with lettuce, black olives, onions, and diced tomatoes. Served with salsa and sour cream.
Pretzel Bites & Beer Cheese
Soft pretzel bites warmed and served with warm beer cheese sauce.
Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken tossed in choice of sauce (BBQ, Buffalo, Jerk, Sweet Thai Chili, or Plain) with dipping sauce.
Fried Shrimp
Deep fried shrimp tossed in choice of sauce (BBQ, Buffalo, Jerk, Sweet Thai Chili, or Plain) with dipping sauce.
RCT Totachos
Tater tots topped with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and black olives.
Bacon Cheddar Tots
Tater tots topped with chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions, and sour cream.
Wings
One pound options available in Fried, Buffalo, BBQ, or Jerk Hot varieties.
Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip
House-made spinach and artichoke dip baked with mozzarella and cheddar cheese; served with parmesan pita chips.
Catfish Bites
Deep fried catfish served with jalapeño honey mustard.
Crab Rangoons
Cream cheese and crab filled rangoons served over asian slaw with thai chili sauce.
Southwest Eggrolls
Crispy southwest eggrolls served on asian slaw.
Other Favorites & Sides
Item Name
Description
Deep Fried Cauliflower
Crispy breaded cauliflower bites fried golden brown.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Classic melted mozzarella cheese sticks served with dipping sauce.
Jalapeño Poppers
Breaded jalapeños stuffed with cheese and fried.
Garlic Cheese Curds
Breaded garlic cheese curds fried crispy.
Firecrackers
Spicy fried app bites.
Onion Rings
Available as a side order or a full basket portion.
French Fries
Crispy golden fries available as a side order or a full basket portion.
Tater Tots
Crispy tater tots available as a side order or a full basket portion.
Buffalo Tots
Tater tots tossed in buffalo seasoning available as a side order or a full basket portion.
Sandwiches & Subs
Item Name
Description
Patty Melt
1/4 lb fresh ground beef, Swiss cheese, grilled onion, and 1000 Island dressing served on swirled rye bread. Served with kettle chips.
Reuben
Freshly shaved corn beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing on grilled swirled rye bread. Served with kettle chips.
Beef Dip
Thinly sliced beef served on a sub bun with a side of au jus. Served with kettle chips.
Cajun Chicken Wrap
Flour tortilla smothered with melted cheddar-jack cheese, grilled diced Cajun chicken, lettuce, salsa, and onion; served with sour cream.
Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap
Flour tortilla with romaine lettuce, croutons, red onion, parmesan cheese, creamy Caesar dressing, and blackened chicken breast.
Sloppy Shawn
Ham, hard salami, provolone, onion, lettuce, banana peppers, and tomato topped with mayo, Italian dressing, and mustard.
B.L.T. Pita
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo served on grilled pita bread.
Bacon Chicken Cheddar Pita
Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, gyro sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion on grilled pita bread.
Gyro
Choice of chicken or lamb, gyro sauce, diced onion, feta cheese, lettuce, and tomato on pita bread.
Italian Sub
Classic layered Italian meats and toppings on a sub roll. Served with kettle chips.
Turkey & Provolone Sub
Sliced turkey breast and provolone cheese on a sub roll. Served with kettle chips.
Ham & Swiss Sub
Sliced ham and Swiss cheese on a sub roll. Served with kettle chips.
Roast Beef & Cheddar Sub
Sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese on a sub roll. Served with kettle chips.
Veggie Sub
Assorted fresh vegetables and cheese on a sub roll. Served with kettle chips.
Hamburgers
Item Name
Description
Hamburger
Fresh ground beef patty built to order (available in 1/4 lb or 1/2 lb options).
Bacon & Cheddar Burger
Classic burger topped with crispy bacon and melted cheddar cheese (1/4 lb or 1/2 lb).
Mushroom & Swiss
Fresh burger topped with sauteed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese (1/4 lb or 1/2 lb).
Jalapeño Burger
Spicy burger topped with sliced jalapeños and pepper jack cheese (1/4 lb or 1/2 lb).
Baskets
Item Name
Description
Walleye Basket
Hand-dipped walleye fillets deep fried golden brown; served with house-made coleslaw or corn salad, fries, and jalapeño mustard or tartar sauce.
Perch Basket
Hand-dipped perch fillets deep fried golden brown; served with house-made coleslaw or corn salad, fries, and tartar sauce.
Cod Basket
North Atlantic cod fillets hand-dipped and deep fried golden brown; served with house-made coleslaw or corn salad, fries, and tartar sauce.
Shrimp Basket
Eight jumbo shrimp hand-dipped and deep fried golden brown; served with house-made coleslaw or corn salad, fries, and cocktail sauce.
Chicken Strip Basket
Homestyle strips of chicken breast hand-dipped and deep fried golden brown; served with choice of dipping sauce, fries, and house-made coleslaw or corn salad.
Catfish Basket
Deep fried catfish served with jalapeño honey mustard, fries, and house-made coleslaw or corn salad.
Entrees & Salads
Item Name
Description
Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini topped with a creamy Alfredo sauce and shredded parmesan cheese; served with garlic bread.
Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccini Alfredo
Fettuccini topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, shredded parmesan, fresh chicken breast, and steamed broccoli; served with garlic bread.
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Ravioli tossed in a wild mushroom cream sauce and topped with diced tomatoes; served with garlic bread.
Beef Brisket Burnt Ends
Beef burnt ends served with house BBQ sauce, choice of side, fresh vegetable, and garlic bread.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken strips, mixed greens, tomato, red onion, and cheddar-jack cheese with choice of dressing.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, and croutons with choice of dressing.
