Coffee is always free at Crazy Horse Memorial

The Laughing Water Restaurant is licensed by Crazy Horse Memorial to provide meal service to visitors to the Memorial. The restaurant is open from May through October each year (exact dates depend on weather).

Restaurant specialties include:

Tatanka Stew – Made from prime cuts of tender Black Hills buffalo, slow cooked with carrots, sweet peas, green and yellow onions, red potatoes, celery, and green peppers; simmered in our own blend of tasty seasonings and served with Indian fry bread.

Native American Taco – Home-made Indian fry bread topped with taco meat, refried beans, green chili, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onions and sour cream. This ethnic offering is truly a meal in itself and a favorite of Crazy Horse visitors.

Other entrees include Chicken Tenders, Chicken Pita, Grilled Chicken Salad, Taco Salad, Sirloin Strip Salad, and our Soup and Salad Buffet (available selected hours).

The Laughing Water Restaurant takes its name from an area creek with headwaters at the bottom of Crazy Horse mountain. It runs south to the town of Custer where it joins French Creek. During the drought of the 1930s, Laughing Water Creek was one of the few in the area that did not dry up. People from miles around would bring their wagons and barrels to fill them with water.

We hope that when you join us at Laughing Water Restaurant. You will leave filled with great food, pleasant company and wonderful memories.

Banquet and meetings rooms are available. Please call (605) 673-4681 for information on holding your special event at Crazy Horse Memorial.