Sioux Falls, South Dakota is known for loads of family-friendly activities. Some of the notable places that visitors to Sioux Falls see are its many beautiful waterfalls and historical cultural attractions.
Sioux Falls is also known for its many fabulous eating venues. Some of the most popular and highly-rated restaurants in Sioux Falls are listed as follows. While star ratings vary, all restaurants are listed as superb eating venues.
1. Gregg’s Substation and Casino
$ | 605-332-5454 | WEBSITE
Gregg’s Substation and Casino is highly rated as a $, casual dress eatery. They offer casual American cuisine. If you are looking for a quick, fresh homemade lunch, give Gregg’s a try.
You will keep coming back for their signature dishes, including fresh homemade sub sandwiches, chicken tortilla soup, healthy food options, and homemade cookies.
Gregg’s has superb dining-in, take-out, pick-up, and delivery options. Families with kids are welcome. Alcoholic beverages include beer and wine only.
2. Lalibela Restaurant
$$ | 605-271-0747 | WEBSITE
This unique, $$, 4.9-star restaurant fashions its venue from the Ethiopian culture. The owners explain on their website that Lalibela takes its name from a northern Ethiopian historic town and is among the eight wonders of the world and the holiest city in Ethiopia.
This unique restaurant provides a particular form of eating utensils called Ethiopian Injera, a type of flatbread that is used to scoop up delicious meat and vegetable stews to eat.
The Lalibela staff is ready and willing to give their visitors special instructions on how to eat Ethiopian dishes. This is an experience that everyone should try at least once. However, once you visit Lalibela, you are hooked, and patrons make this eating venue a regular.
Artwork and excellent music in this spic and span restaurant set up the unique and casual dining-in experience at Lalibela. Enjoy vegan and vegetarian options.
They cater to groups, private parties, and families with kids for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine are the choices of alcoholic beverages. Take-out and delivery are available.
3. Tortilleria Hernandez
$ | 605-251-0775 | WEBSITE
Tortilleria Hernandez is a superb, $, 4.8-star restaurant located in Sioux Falls. This restaurant offers take-out and pickup. They do not deliver. Enjoy a highly-rated simple and small Mexican menu in their shiny, clean and casual environment.
They welcome families with kids and lunch is their biggest calling card. Burritos are a favorite of patrons. Other highly favorite homemade dishes include fresh tortillas, (the very best that Sioux Falls offers) steak tacos, quesadillas, pork and chicken dishes, el pastor, and rice.
Alcoholic beverages are beer and wine only.
4. Fancy Bowl
$$ | 605-338-8888 | WEBSITE
The Fancy Bowl is voted as nearly a 5-star restaurant offering dine-in, take-out with curbside pick-up, or delivery. This restaurant is clean, neat, and quiet. The staff is friendly and polite.
This amazing restaurant offers an extensive menu. Favorites include Ramen and Polk Bowls, including various vegetarian options. All the food is homemade and fresh on-site. Alcoholic beverages include beer and wine only.
Patrons reviewed this eatery as having excellent food with affordable prices and where you get more food for the money paid.
5. Watecha Bowl
$ | 605-360-7341 | WEBSITE
The Watecha Bowl is a favorite, $, 4.8-star restaurant for residents and visitors in Sioux Falls. This restaurant serves fresh homemade goodness in all their dishes. Their specialty is fast, wholesome foods. They are said to have some of the best burgers in Sioux Falls.
This delicious food venue offers take-out and delivery options. The staff offers A-1, fast and friendly service.
6. Sunny’s Pizzeria
$$ | 605-271-4770 | WEBSITE
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This is on the top list of Sioux Falls pizzerias. Pizzas are homemade and delicious. The menu offers eight different sauces, three types of cheeses, six kinds of meat options, and over 15 different toppings to choose from. At Sunny’s, you can build your own delicious pizza.
Eat in and enjoy an array of any of the arcade games lining the walls of Sunny’s or sit and have fun at one of the game tables. You can take-out or call for delivery.
7. Papa Murphy’s/Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
$$ | 605-274-1050 | WEBSITE
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This pizzeria is highly rated by patrons, who say that Papa Murphy’s is hard to beat. They offer take-out with curbside pick-up at the drive-through window and delivery options with quick and friendly service.
Pizzas use the freshest ingredients and all pizzas are made from scratch on-site. You have the option of building your own pizza anytime. If you want, you can take your pizza home to bake. Papa’s offers frequent coupons and great deals.
8. Chef Lance’s on Phillips
$$$ | 605-271-7800 | WEBSITE
This $$$ 4.8-5-star-romantic-styled, family-owned and operated restaurant offers American, barbeque, and seafood cuisine. Patrons review this restaurant as having delicious and tasty dishes in a semi-casual dress.
Reservations are highly recommended for groups of ten or more people, special holidays, and events. Sign up for Chef Lance VIP Group to receive exclusive offers and special event notifications: Text Chef Lance at 833-538-2835.
Private dining and outdoor seating is an option. Order your meal options online for take-out and delivery options.
9. Sannaa’s Gourmet
$$ | 605-275-2516 | WEBSITE
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Sannaa’s Gourmet is a $$, 4.7-star, casual yet classy family-friendly restaurant that offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options are available in their clean and shiny dining room.
Favorites include bulgur pilaf, pita bread, quinoa Greek salads, fatayer, and kebabs to mention a few. When you cannot make up your mind about the menu options, try the delicious varieties of foods available on their buffet.
This amazing restaurant offers take-out, curbside pick-up, delivery, and catering options. Groups and special events are welcome. However, table booking is recommended. Alcoholic beverages include beer and wine only. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
10. Original Pancake House
$$ | 605-271-7222 | WEBSITE
This $$ Original Pancake House is voted a 4.8-star cozy, casual dining, and family-friendly restaurant by verifiable reviews. This restaurant serves healthy and tasty breakfast and lunch options in a trendy and clean environment.
They are famous for their big portions at affordable prices. They serve up delicious hot coffee, thick-cut bacon, omelets, strawberry crepes, and pancakes to mention a few favorites. Menu options include vegetarian dishes.
Menu options are available for take-out, curbside pick-up, delivery, and dine-in. Groups are welcome. You know a restaurant is excellent when it is a busy eating establishment, so you may have to wait your turn, but the wait is well worth the delicious food and dining experience.
11. R Wine Bar & Kitchen
$$ | 605-271-0841 | WEBSITE
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R Wine Bar & Kitchen is a $$, 4.7-star, Italian open-table restaurant. Favorite eats include Tuscan steak, mussels, and pesto salmon brought by friendly, kind, and knowledgeable servers.
Serving sizes are not too little or too much, but just right. After dinner, order from the luscious homemade dessert menu. All produce and meats are fresh and made on-site.
This restaurant offers take-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery. Of course, you can dine in or enjoy outdoor seating, and live music in a casual yet classy ambiance. This restaurant offers private and group dining. Plan your next special event at this Italian eatery.
Alcoholic beverages include beer and wine only. (Smoking is permitted outside only)
12. Remedy Brewing Company
$$ | 605-271-6193 | WEBSITE
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This $$ 4.7-star restaurant/brewing company is casual dress in their amazing dining room or opt to eat in their outdoor seating area. Food favorites are the burgers and many recommend the Queen Bee Burger, mac and cheese, chicken wraps, fried onions, and chicken.
The Remedy Brewing Company has an extensive menu with many vegetarian options. Alcoholic beverage options are wide and varied. Enjoy flavorful craft beers. Options include a wide variety of IPAs, robust dark beers, sour beers, and classic larger styles. We also serve wine and cider.
Patrons can order online for take-out, pick-up, or delivery. Schedule your next event at Remedy. Be sure to save time for our free and fun Octoberfest. Come and enjoy games like Cornhole, bierfest, stein hold competitions, homemade German foods, live music, a homebrew competition, and much more.
13.Mama’s Phried & Phillys
$ | 605-275-9185 | WEBSITE
This $ casual restaurant rated 4.7-star is a favorite of Sioux Falls and is one of the best sandwich shops. Patrons come to Mamas for a quick, healthy lunch.
Some fresh homemade food favorites include but are not limited to Cheesesteaks with whiz, desserts, and bakery items. The food proportions are decent and the price is very affordable. Orders are quick.
This sandwich shop offers take-out or pick-up. They do not provide delivery options. Guests can eat in the dining room or grab outside seating. The staff is helpful, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu items.
14. Oshima Sushi Japanese Cuisine
$$$ | 605-338-2118 | WEBSITE
Reviews say that they cannot believe that such delicious Japanese cuisine and a family-friendly restaurant is tucked into Sioux Falls. Oshima is open for lunch and dinner. This $$$ casual restaurant is rated 4.6-star. Dining inside or outside seating is available. Alcoholic beverages include beer and wine only.
The sushi bar is excellent and there are many vegetarian options. Menu favorites include spicy tuna rolls, miso soup, and bento box. Of course, sushi is a popular choice. The food is authentic, delicious, and affordably priced. The portions are more than adequate.
This is a popular and busy Japanese restaurant, so it is recommended to make reservations to be sure of seating. Oshima offers dine-in, take-out, curbside pickup, and delivery. This restaurant offers catering for your next special event.
Summary
The list of the Best Restaurants in Sioux Falls is not limited to the above-listed restaurants and eateries. There are many more outstanding places to eat when visiting Sioux Falls and the above list is just the start of the amazing places to eat that the area provides.
The ratings start at the 5-star level and proceed downward. However, according to public reviews, a restaurant rated 4-star can be as impressive as any 5-star restaurant. This means that you must be the judge.
Hayden has been a digital director for years. He has five years of experience editing and writing about food, restaurant, and recipe review content. At Birch Restaurant, he’s in charge of scouting, showing up unannounced in different restaurants, and writing a thorough food guide!
