Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Sioux Falls

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Sioux Falls? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

22TEN Kitchen Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (793)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Our menu is considered American Eclectic. Each recipe is unique and crafted from some of the best ingredients available. We pride ourselves in fresh, unique ingredients; our plates are pleasing to the eye as well as the taste buds!

Top review

Renae

Dined 1 day ago

Excellant food, enjoyed the meal and time with friends is always a treat at 2210 Kitchen

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4.9

4.9 (706)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Riccardo was born in Florence, Italy and grew up in Boston, MA. Marybeth, a Sioux Falls native, ventured to the east coast as a nanny and then nursing school in Somerville, MA. The two met, fell in love, and became engaged on Martha’s Vineyard island. Moving back to Sioux Falls in 1999 and working at several area restaurants, they opened R Wine Bar in 2018. As owners of R Wine Bar, Riccardo and Marybeth are passionate about one thing: people. They believe that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. With a curated wine list, local craft beer on tap, and beautifully executed menu, Riccardo and Marybeth are thrilled to bring R Wine Bar & Kitchen to the East Bank of Downtown Sioux Falls along with their General Manager, Jane Allen, Assistant Manager Bailey Bernal, Sous Chef Caleb Carr, Sous Chef Esteban Gonzalez, and Culinary Director Adam Schumacher.

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Luke

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience with wonderful service and food.

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4.9

4.9 (913)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Riccardo and Marybeth welcome you to their 3rd property, Maribella Ristorante. Opening R Wine Bar & Kitchen in 2018, and Vespa Catering and Brix Wine Bar in 2022, they have created a culture of hospitality for guests who feel like family. Riccardo was born in Florence, Italy and moved to Boston when he was 5-years-old. He stayed in the Boston area for college and attended Tufts University. Marybeth, born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD, moved to Boston to be a nanny and went to Somerville School of Nursing. The two met in Medford, MA, dated and became engaged in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard in 1996. Relocating to Sioux Falls, SD in 1999, Riccardo and Marybeth have developed a reputation for making people feel welcome with their three boys, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon. Together with their hand-picked team, Riccardo and Marybeth bring the best parts of hospitality to life in their restaurants, for both their staff and guests. Executive Chef: Hector Valerio, FOH Manager: Garrison Haatvedt

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Melissa

Dined today

Great food great service! We got right in for out 7pm reservation. Our server was amazing! We were celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary and we were given a little something and was personally wished a Happy Anniversary 😊

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4.8

4.8 (406)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Fresh, authentic ingredients and a casual, contemporary ambience come together at Grille 26. Flavorful, affordable creations like flame roasted pizza, burgers, steak, and chicken entrees, make an everyday occasion feel like something special!

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Awesome food and service. The staff and management are the Best

Crawford's Bar & Grill

4.6

4.6 (1139)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Situated in beautiful historic downtown Sioux Falls: surround yourself with century old quartzite and brick walls, funky & energetic ambiance, tempting & flavorful dishes, innovative cocktails and an extensive wine & beer list. Take notice of our namesake as you are stepping over the threshold, the original 1963 Crawford's logo is still there.

The decor unabashedly integrates masculine and feminine: wild west meets gypsy...from the cowhide paneled bar, quartzite bar top, iron railroad track footrest and reclaimed wood tables to the vintage tiles, jeweled wallpaper, Moroccan chandeliers and antique Indian columns ...no detail is left untouched. The same holds true for the food: from your prime cut of steak to the wild-caught salmon, every element is carefully considered.

Excellent dinner and cocktail menu, full bar, 58" LED TVs and fireplace.

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Craig

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, drinks, waitress and atmosphere. I highly recommend Crawford’s. We will be back again!

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Popular dish

Parmesan Walleye

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Dry-Aged New York Strip 120z

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New York Strip 14oz

Parker's Bistro

4.6

4.6 (1066)

$31 to $50

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Parker's Bistro is a quaint restaurant located in downtown Sioux Falls. Opened in September of '09, Parker's has enjoyed being an important addition to the downtown experience. Our mission is to provide excellent food quality paired with exceptional drink and service. Parker's strives to utilize local organic ingredients with fresh fish flown in twice a week for the very popular weekly fish special. In addition, Parker's has an extensive wine and beer list as well as a full bar.

Here at Parker's, we believe in the total experience and each detail that goes into the experience. Please understand that the typical time to dine a full meal with us is around two hours and sometimes longer. When making a dinner reservation, please consider that timing if you have to enjoy another obligation afterwards.

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TimVIP

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

This is one of the finest places to eat in Sioux Falls. It’s a big-city quality farm-to-table restaurant with a terrific bar.

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Iberian Durac Pork Chop

CRAVE - Sioux Falls

4.6

4.6 (1208)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Sioux Falls in the Hilton Garden Inn. Crave is within walking distance from 8th Street, the Orpheum, the Washington Pavilion and we are also a quick drive to Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. Whether you’re visiting Sioux Falls for the first time or have lived here your whole life, CRAVE is something you simply must experience. Enjoy our energetic bar scene, take a seat at our Grand Sushi Bar and watch as your meal is prepared before your eyes by experts with decades of sushi experience or sit river side just a few minutes from the falls. Adjacent parking available at CNA building on weekends as well as underground parking available daily!

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Jennifer

Dined 6 days ago

Easter Brunch was amazing!!! Such a great selection and service was phenomenal!

Dahlia Kitchen + Bar

4.5

4.5 (88)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Dahlia
Inspired by the bold colors of Mexico's national flower, Dahlia is where grit meets glitz.
In this colorful, contemporary Mexican restaurant and bar, opposites attract. Vibrant, colorful flowers thrive against the dark moody spaces adorned in wood and brick. At the bar, bright citrus and florals marry perfectly with smooth tequilas and smokey mezcals.
In the kitchen the menu blends traditional cuisine with innovative creations utilizing the freshest ingredients available to create a delicious authentic Mexican dining experience.
Discover the beauty, the flavors and the good times that await at Dahlia.

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Sara

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

The food was fabulous and the ambience was beautiful! Totally enjoyed my lunch with friends.

DaDa Gastropub

4.2

4.2 (71)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

/ˈdä-dä/ dah . dah - We are a creative twist on dine + drink.

DaDa Gastropub is the full service restaurant located within ICON Events on the corner of 6th & Main in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. Our building was once a John Deere factory and you'll love the eclectic artwork and decor that now lives within. We are a locally owned business and are sister businesses with Sioux Falls' beloved Parker's Bistro. DaDa is located near Falls park and the Levitt Bandshell, we have a beautiful covered patio that feature functional original garage doors into the dining room. This creates a truly intimate indoor/outdoor feeling. Join us for thoughtful cuisine and expertly-crafted cocktails (full bar).

We often welcome LIVE MUSIC into our space and you can source all of our events by clicking the link provided. On occasion, but VERY RARELY, we may close the dining room early to accommodate a touring act. All of that information can be found on our Facebook page as well: https://bit.ly/DaDaEventPage

Top review

Shelly

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Beautiful, delicious food in a fun and funky atmosphere. Can’t wait to go again!

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Experience

Dinner in Mexio III - Multi-Course Experience

Granite City Food & Brewery - Sioux Falls

4.1

4.1 (471)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), and The Northern (American Style Light Lager). Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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Emily

Dined 6 days ago

Easter Brunch was great, they had reservations spaced out so it wasn’t crazy busy to get your food. Server was friendly and very outgoing. Food was excellent, as always.

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Experience

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

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