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Cockatoo

Yankton, SD 110 E 3rd St (605) 665-9594
Closed
Strip Club Topless 21+
Hours
Hours not published.
On tap
Private Booths
WiFi
50/100

Underwhelming experience with some bright spots.

The overall experience is marred by inconsistent quality. While the service is friendly, it's not enough to make up for the lackluster atmosphere and poor food. Overall, it's a hit-or-miss experience, so only the most adventurous might enjoy it.

How this is scored
44/100

Parked outside a sketchy-looking building.

The location is less than ideal, with parking and privacy concerns. The atmosphere inside is dull and lacks any real luxury touches. However, the capacity is surprisingly decent, so it's not a total loss.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 44/100

The room

Parked outside a sketchy-looking building.

The location is less than ideal, with parking and privacy concerns. The atmosphere inside is dull and lacks any real luxury touches. However, the capacity is surprisingly decent, so it's not a total loss.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 5.1
  • Location 4.3
  • Privacy 4.3
  • Parking 2.6
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 4.3
56/100

Friendly staff can't make up for the rest.

The staff is friendly and respectful, but the door service is slow and the bar service is overpriced. Cleanliness is also a concern, but the safety aspect is surprisingly secure. Overall, the service is a mixed bag, so be prepared for some inconsistencies.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 56/100

The hospitality

Friendly staff can't make up for the rest.

The staff is friendly and respectful, but the door service is slow and the bar service is overpriced. Cleanliness is also a concern, but the safety aspect is surprisingly secure. Overall, the service is a mixed bag, so be prepared for some inconsistencies.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 6.0
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 6.0
  • Safety 6.8
  • Cleanliness 5.1
  • Value 5.1
60/100

Terrible food and drinks ruin the vibe.

The food quality is abysmal, with terrible prices to match. The drink selection is limited and overpriced, and the bottle and cigar options are non-existent. It's a good thing the bar service is friendly, or this would be a complete disaster.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 60/100

The kitchen

Terrible food and drinks ruin the vibe.

The food quality is abysmal, with terrible prices to match. The drink selection is limited and overpriced, and the bottle and cigar options are non-existent. It's a good thing the bar service is friendly, or this would be a complete disaster.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 6.8
  • Bottle prices 1.0
  • Luxury 1.0
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
44/100

Some decent dancers, but mostly forgettable.

The dancers are decent, but mostly forgettable. The talent quality is inconsistent, and the appearance style is lacking. However, the interaction with the dancers is friendly, and the professionalism is passable. Overall, it's a decent but unremarkable experience, so only fans of the dancers might enjoy it.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 44/100

The floor

Some decent dancers, but mostly forgettable.

The dancers are decent, but mostly forgettable. The talent quality is inconsistent, and the appearance style is lacking. However, the interaction with the dancers is friendly, and the professionalism is passable. Overall, it's a decent but unremarkable experience, so only fans of the dancers might enjoy it.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 5.1
  • Interaction 5.1
  • Professionalism 3.4
  • VIP value 4.3
  • Dance value 4.3
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 50/100

How scoring works

Underwhelming experience with some bright spots.

The overall experience is marred by inconsistent quality. While the service is friendly, it's not enough to make up for the lackluster atmosphere and poor food. Overall, it's a hit-or-miss experience, so only the most adventurous might enjoy it.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 44
  • Service 56
  • Food 60
  • Performers 44
  • Value 53
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Party Delight We rolled up to the Cockatoo for a bachelor party and were immediately greeted with 2-for-1 drinks. The dancers were top-notch and the safety of the club was top priority, which was a huge plus. Only downside was the luxury vibe was a bit lacking.
70/100 SW score
Decent Night Out I've been to the Cockatoo a few times and it's always a mixed bag. The drink affordability is a huge plus, but the parking can be a real pain. The dancers are hit or miss, but the safety of the club is always a plus.
50/100 SW score
Underwhelming Experience I was expecting a more upscale experience at the Cockatoo, but it felt like just a bar with dancers. The professionalism of the staff was lacking and the private dances were overpriced. Maybe I just caught it on a bad night?
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