Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex pairs a historic Main Street hotel with 24-hour casino gaming, a poker room, sports wagering, and steakhouse and buffet dining in Deadwood, South Dakota. I think its strongest appeal is the combination: stay downtown, play a little, have dinner, and explore beyond the property. The practical catch is that the Franklin Hotel and Silverado casino are across the street from each other. It suits a walkable Deadwood visit better than a single-building resort escape.
Silverado Franklin quick facts
| Complex address | 709 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732 |
|---|---|
| Property type | Historic hotel and casino complex |
| Casino hours | 24 hours daily |
| Minimum gambling age | 21 |
| Gaming | Slots, table games, a dedicated poker room, and on-property sports wagering |
| Hotel | Historic Franklin Hotel, with guest rooms and suites |
| Main dining | Legends Steakhouse and Silverado Grand Buffet |
| Check-in / check-out | 3 p.m. / 11 a.m. |
| Parking | Available; confirm location and charges |
| Rewards | Free Players Club membership |
| Phone | 605-578-3670 or 800-584-7005 |
| Research date | October 13, 2026 |
The official FAQ supplies the casino hours, age requirements, booking policies, parking availability, and rewards details. A 24-hour casino does not mean every table, poker game, restaurant, or betting service operates around the clock.
Hotel and casino layout: expect to cross Main Street
Think of Silverado Franklin as a downtown hotel-and-casino pairing, not a sprawling resort campus. The Franklin supplies the historic lodging identity, while Silverado supplies the main casino and buffet. A displayed guest report also describes gaming in the hotel, but hotel guests should expect to cross the street to visit Silverado.
For someone exploring Main Street, that is hardly a deal-breaker. For someone who wants to move between a room, dinner, and the main casino without going outdoors, it matters, particularly in bad weather.
The Franklin opened in 1903. The Silverado building dates to 1933 and originally housed an automotive business, rather than opening that year as the combined casino complex. The official history describes the buildings’ later restoration and expansion. I would choose this property for its downtown character, not simply because it has an old date attached to its name.
Casino games at Silverado Franklin
The game mix offers more reasons to visit than a slots-only stop: machines, table games, dedicated poker, and on-property sports wagering. You can make Silverado one stop in a downtown casino outing or use the hotel as your base.
Slots and video poker
Slots are a principal offering, but I would not plan around an older list of machine titles or a fixed machine count. Check the denomination, total wager, and rules on the machine you intend to play.
For video poker, ask about current availability and inspect the pay table. A familiar game name does not establish value. Likewise, a guest describing an unlucky session tells us nothing reliable about the casino’s payout percentage.
Table games and betting limits
The property advertises table games, and its FAQ lists a $1,000.00 table limit under high-limit gaming. That is not a minimum bet, nor does it establish the limit on every game.
If a particular game is the reason for your trip, call about operating tables, opening times, and current minimums. Do not build a weekend budget around an old promise of low-limit play.
Poker room
Silverado Franklin has a dedicated poker room. Deadwood’s Historic Franklin Hotel listing explicitly includes it. This is player-versus-player poker, not merely video poker or a poker-themed table game.
A favorable guest report describes cash games, tournaments, and professional poker staff. That is an encouraging individual experience, not a current schedule. Confirm games, stakes, tournament times, and seating before making a poker-specific journey.
Sportsbook and sports wagering
On-property sports wagering is available. The Deadwood tourism casino listing expressly advertises live sports wagering at Silverado.
Ask about the current operator, counter or kiosk arrangements, and betting hours. I would not assume a large lounge-style sportsbook or treat casino hours as staffed betting hours.
Staying at the historic Franklin Hotel
The hotel’s main advantage is a room in downtown Deadwood, close to dining, gambling, and Outlaw Square. Staying here makes sense when your evening revolves around Main Street rather than remaining inside one resort.
The current official website advertises fully remodeled rooms and suites, including the Outlaw Square Suite and Willie Nelson Suite. The history page describes updated beds and linens, smart TVs with streaming, Wi-Fi, and climate control. Deadwood’s hotel listing gives approximately 81 rooms, but that is not a confirmed post-renovation inventory.
Renovation does not make every room interchangeable. Ask about bed configuration, workspace, views, and your booked category’s features. For an ADA-accessible room, discuss the required bathroom features and access route directly with the hotel.
Room costs, check-in, and cancellation
Compare the final price for your dates, including taxes and mandatory charges. Parking availability does not mean free parking, and an old starting room rate is not a useful event-weekend estimate.
Check-in is at 3 p.m., and check-out is at 11 a.m. Early arrival and late departure depend on availability. You must be at least 21 to book a room.
The standard cancellation policy calls for 24 hours’ notice before arrival, with a 3 p.m. cutoff. Special events require 72 hours, while contract-event dates require direct confirmation. That is 48 additional hours of notice for special events. I would put the exact deadline in my calendar when booking.
Restaurants, buffet prices, and bars
Legends Steakhouse
Legends Steakhouse is the choice for a deliberate sit-down meal, with thick-cut steaks and slow-roasted prime rib among its advertised specialties. The listed dress code is smart casual. Dinner reservations are recommended, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays; walk-ins depend on availability.
I would lean toward Legends when dinner is an important part of the evening. Budget for a full-service meal, drinks, and a tip. Confirm daytime service because the property’s pages describe differing brunch and lunch schedules.
Silverado Grand Buffet
The Grand Buffet offers published weekend brunch and crab-dinner services. Match your visit to the meal you want: brunch and a specialty crab dinner are not interchangeable meals at interchangeable prices.
The FAQ lists Saturday and Sunday brunch from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday crab dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Confirm current service and prices. The listed admission is $21.95 for weekend brunch, $45.95 for Friday crab dinner, and $45.94 for Saturday crab dinner; ask about the slight Friday-Saturday difference rather than assuming it is intentional.
Buffet budget comparison
The published prices and supplied calculations give a more useful budget comparison than a starting price alone:
Gamboool original analysis
We assembled the comparison below from published information and our calculations. These are selected examples, rather than measured gambling sessions or a representative survey.
| Detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Silverado Grand Buffet: Friday crab buffet price and hours | $45.95; Friday, 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m. |
| Silverado Grand Buffet: Saturday crab buffet price and hours | The FAQ lists $45.94 for Saturday, 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.; confirm the price directly rather than assuming the difference from Friday is intentional. |
| Silverado Grand Buffet: Saturday brunch price and hours | $21.95; Saturday, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. |
| Silverado Grand Buffet: Sunday brunch price and hours | $21.95; Sunday, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. |
| Franklin Hotel: Standard versus special-event cancellation policy | Standard notice is 24 hours before arrival by 3 p.m.; special events require 72 hours, and contract-event dates require direct confirmation. |
| Franklin Hotel: Check-in, check-out, and flexibility | Check-in is 3 p.m., and check-out is 11 a.m.; early arrival and late departure are subject to availability. |
| Silverado Franklin: Hotel booking and gambling age policies | Both room booking and gambling require guests to be at least 21. |
| Silverado Franklin Casino: Published operating hours | Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week; this does not specify individual table-game schedules. |
| Silverado Franklin Players Club: Membership cost | Free membership, with enrollment at the casino-floor Players Club desk. |
| Silverado Franklin Players Club: Redemption alternatives | Points can be redeemed for free play, dining credits, and hotel room nights; no conversion rate is supplied. |
| Silverado Franklin Casino: Published table limit | The FAQ states a $1,000.00 table limit; it does not supply minimum bets or game-specific limits. |
| Legends Steakhouse: Dinner reservation policy | Dinner reservations are recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday; walk-ins depend on availability. |
| Legends Steakhouse: Dress policy | Smart casual. |
| Franklin Hotel: Accessible-room request policy | ADA-accessible rooms are offered; the hotel asks guests to contact it to request one and discuss specific needs. |
| Franklin Hotel: Published pet policy | Deadwood’s hotel listing states that pets are not allowed; the passage does not address service animals. |
| Silverado Casino: Gaming options listed by the destination organization | Deadwood’s casino listing includes slot machines, table games, and live sports wagering; it does not identify the wagering operator, counter, or kiosks. |
| Franklin Hotel: Published gaming and dining amenities | The destination organization’s hotel listing includes a poker room, alongside slots, table games, a buffet, bars/lounges, and a steakhouse; schedules and poker rules are not supplied. |
| Calculation | Result | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend brunch budget for two, before taxes, drinks, and any tip | $43.90 | Brunch is the lower-priced published buffet option for a couple; allow separately for any additional charges. |
| Friday crab buffet budget for two, before taxes, drinks, and any tip | $91.90 | Use the crab buffet price rather than the brunch price when budgeting for a Friday dinner. |
| Friday crab buffet premium over weekend brunch per diner | $24.00 per diner | Choose brunch for a less expensive buffet visit, or budget the premium if crab dinner is the attraction; these are different services, not identical meals. |
| Illustrative tip on one Friday crab buffet admission | $8.27 | A voluntary tip adds to the advertised admission price; this example is not a published gratuity requirement or an all-in meal total. |
| Additional cancellation notice for special events versus the standard policy | 48 hours | Special-event bookings require earlier cancellation planning; confirm the exact deadline and any contract-event terms with the hotel. |
Research references: silveradofranklin.com 1, silveradofranklin.com 2, deadwood.com 3, deadwood.com 4.
Method: Published inputs collected 2026-10-13. Illustrative assumptions are labeled, and the full calculation inputs remain in the saved research record. These examples support planning; they do not predict a particular session.
For an illustrative party of two, weekend brunch totals $43.90, compared with $91.90 for Friday crab dinner, before taxes, drinks, and any tip. Friday crab dinner costs $24.00 more per person. These are different services, so the cheaper option is not necessarily the better meal for someone coming specifically for crab.
An optional 18% tip applied only to one Friday crab admission would be $8.27. This is a budgeting example, not a required gratuity or an all-in bill. My take: choose brunch for the lower admission cost, and crab dinner because you want crab, not because “buffet” automatically sounds economical.
Veranda, Silverado Bar, and Outlaw Square Deck
The Franklin’s Veranda adds cocktails and an outdoor downtown setting. The tourism lodging page also identifies Silverado Bar, while the official site promotes drinks and music on the Outlaw Square Deck. Check seasonal service and performance schedules rather than assuming nightly music.
Entertainment and getting around Deadwood
Outlaw Square is beside the hotel, and the property points visitors toward events there and at nearby Deadwood Mountain Grand. Those are separate event locations, not casino-owned venues.
I see the location as part of the entertainment package: gambling, a downtown walk, drinks, and dinner need not become separate driving errands. The trade-off is event demand. Reserve rooms and restaurant seats early for busy downtown dates.
The Deadwood Trolley listing gives a fare of $2.00 per ride, payable in cash. Keep small bills handy if you plan to use it between stops.
Parking, directions, and practical visit information
The property’s getting-here guide places Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) approximately an hour from Deadwood. Allow for that drive rather than treating the airport as a quick downtown transfer.
- Arrival address: The complex uses 709 Main Street; the separate Franklin Hotel listing gives 700 Main Street. Ask for hotel entrance and luggage-unloading instructions.
- Parking: Confirm the property’s parking location, charges, and overnight arrangements.
- Accessibility: Accessible rooms are available by request. Discuss routes between the hotel, casino, parking, and restaurants, as well as room features.
- Smoking: Ask about current indoor and outdoor policies if smoke exposure affects your choice.
- Pets: The tourism hotel listing states that pets are not allowed. Discuss service-animal access separately if needed.
- Identification: Bring valid photo identification. Gambling and room booking both require age 21 or older.
For a separate public parking option, the city parking guide identifies the Broadway Parking Ramp as covered parking for cars and motorcycles less than a block off Main Street. It uses pay-by-plate parking, not complimentary hotel parking.
Players Club rewards
Players Club membership is free, with enrollment at the casino-floor desk. Points can be redeemed for free play, dining credits, and hotel nights. Ask about earning rates, redemption conditions, and any promotion registration requirements.
I like rewards that help with the rest of a visit, but they remain a secondary benefit. Playing beyond your budget to earn dinner can make that dinner surprisingly expensive.
What guests praise and complain about
Location, historic atmosphere, and dining service
The available review material favors the downtown location, historic character, dining service, and balcony drinks. Loc8NearMe’s summary and displayed comments highlight the interior, friendly service, prime rib, and veranda experience. A July 2026 balcony-drinks comment praises the view and bartender; another July comment favors the crab legs.
That makes the hotel-and-dinner combination sound more compelling than a visit based solely on chasing slot wins. These remain subjective experiences, not a guarantee for every guest.
Mixed buffet feedback and individual room complaints
Buffet impressions vary. The Loc8NearMe summary contrasts praise for Sunday offerings with complaints about dried-out weeknight food. Those older or undated weeknight impressions should not be treated as a prediction of today’s weekend brunch. The particular service and occasion matter.
Restaurant Guru’s displayed guest reports provide a useful lodging contrast. One praises the location and comfortable bed but wants more horizontal workspace in a front-facing king room. Another describes an uncomfortable check-in and an internet outage that affected television access. These individual reports warrant questions, not a conclusion that the problems are hotel-wide or persistent.
Service reports also conflict: broader summaries favor attentive service, while that hotel guest felt unwelcome. Good restaurant service does not establish a smooth check-in, and one poor check-in does not establish how every staff member treats guests.
Who Silverado Franklin is best for
Silverado Franklin suits adults who want historic Main Street atmosphere, casino variety, and a steakhouse dinner within a walkable Deadwood visit. Available guest comments favor the location, character, balcony drinks, and dining service, although buffet impressions vary and individual hotel reports flag workspace and connectivity shortcomings. I would choose it for downtown convenience and atmosphere, while checking room details and event terms before booking. Choose another property if keeping your room, meals, and main casino inside one building matters more than staying in historic Deadwood.
Frequently asked questions
Is Silverado Franklin open 24 hours?
Yes, the casino is open 24 hours daily. Individual tables, poker games, betting services, and restaurants may follow different schedules.
Does Silverado Franklin have a poker room?
Yes, it has a dedicated poker room. Contact the property for current games, stakes, tournaments, and seating.
Does Silverado Franklin offer sports betting?
Yes, Deadwood’s tourism listing advertises on-property sports wagering. Confirm the operator, betting facilities, and hours directly.
Are the Franklin Hotel and Silverado casino in the same building?
No. They are across the street from one another. A displayed guest report also describes gaming inside the hotel.
What is the minimum age?
You must be at least 21 to gamble or book a hotel room.
Is parking free?
The property confirms parking availability but does not state charges in its FAQ. Ask before arrival.
Sources and research note
This guide draws on the official property pages, Deadwood tourism and transportation listings, and selected public guest reports linked above. Research material was collected October 13, 2026. Guest comments describe individual experiences; dining examples use published prices and labeled party-size and tipping assumptions. Confirm date-sensitive prices, schedules, and booking terms directly.
For bookings and announcements, use the official website linked above or the property’s existing website address. You can also call 605-578-3670.
Comparing other stops? See our guide to South Dakota casinos.