Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in South Dakota

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Ruthie's Steak & Seafood at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

4.9

4.9 (273)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Expect greatness when it comes to dining at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort®. Enjoy a succulent steak or fresh seafood cooked to perfection in the quiet and elegant atmosphere of Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood. Something is always cooking at Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, and it’s all very, very good.

Ruthie's at Grand Falls is located just minutes east of Sioux Falls, SD.

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Lori

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Amazing !! Best restaurant close to Sioux Falls SD

Maribella

4.9

4.9 (946)

$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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VirgilVIP

Dined 1 day ago

I had dinner there with four friends from Florida. Maddy was our waitress and do a fantastic job along with the food being awesome!

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TARQUIN Argentinian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (39)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

When I was a child I grew up with my mother, grandmother and aunt. All of them were very good in the kitchen. They had different styles and they cooked every day. From ravioli, soup or patisserie, everything was made from scratch. Those ladies were my teachers. My first lesson was dishwashing, later it was helping as their assistant. To honor those amazing woman who helped me in my early days, I decided to open Tarquin to bring Sioux Falls our flavors, recipes and dishes. Tarquin is a piece of Buenos Aires in a remote corner of Sioux Falls commercial district. You are always going to be welcome here and we will always offer you our best.

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MarkVIP

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

The restaurant was wonderful. The food was excellent and we had a variety of grilled Argentinian meat, nicely paired with wine and two sides. The atmosphere was intimate, quiet, and the space was nicely decorated. The service was top-notch with good advice when requested.

Morrie's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1901)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Timeless Taste

Morrie's Steakhouse strives for dining excellence. Think back to a time when legends lived. Old Hollywood. Jazz classics. Sophistication with an air of unpredictability. Back then, dining was a complete experience. Outstanding cuts of meat. Crafted cocktails. Unforgettable interactions. At Morrie's, we recapture that timeless taste.

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Beccy

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Tomahawk Ribeye is best steak we’ve ever had! Cooked to perfection. We were lucky to have Kali as our server again. She is TOPS! Great recommendations, polite, friendly and professional.

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JAPANESE WAGYU FILET MIGNON

22TEN Kitchen Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (808)

$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!

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Kevin

Dined 3 days ago

We eat at 22-Ten every Wednesday and have always had great food and fast friendly service.

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4.8

4.8 (291)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Deadwood

About the restaurant

Jake's atop the Midnight Star is set in an elegant fine dining atmosphere complete with a skylight and stunning views of Deadwood. Offering seasonal menus that feature hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, and wild game. Start the night with an appetizer such as Escargot or one of Jake's specialty handcrafted cocktails. Pair your entree with a glass or bottle of wine from our ever-evolving wine list. Finish the evening with a house made Chef inspired dessert or after dinner drink. Whatever you choose will be fabulous as we only use the highest quality ingredients and create everything in house! Exceptional service will complete the ultimate dining experience in Deadwood.

(Jake's Fine Dining does not offer a children's menu.)

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Angie and DaleVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

We had 3 course meal from the prix-fixe menu that features smaller portions. Both beef tenderloin and salmon entrees were excellent. French onion soup and Tiramisu were absolutely delicious! The best restaurant in Deadwood in my opinion.

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4.7

4.7 (272)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Deadwood

About the restaurant

Located in beautiful downtown Deadwood in the Historic Franklin Hotel is Legends Steakhouse. Legends provides an excellent dining atmosphere. Serving only the best quality food, featuring all hand cut Certified Angus Beef steaks that have been aged for 28 days. Legends also serves a variety of seafood. The shrimp crepes are a must try. You can enjoy great unique appetizers and mouth watering desserts. Legends has a full bar and an outstanding wine list with over 80 wines to choose from. The service at Legends is top notch, all of our servers are friendly and very educated on all of our menu items. Come to dine at Legends and you will not be disappointed. Legends has been rated #1 on Tripadvisor for over 8 years.
WE WELCOME WALK-INS!!

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JohnVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Excellent service Fabulous addition allowing reservations Always a favorite

CRAVE - Sioux Falls

4.6

4.6 (1222)

$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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NANCY

Dined 2 days ago

GREAT PLACE! VIEW OF THE RIVER AND AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE. LOVE THE SUSHI AND CHICKEN STIR FRY. SUPRISED MY FRIEND WITH A FREE BIRTHDAY DESSERT.

Snitches Deadwood

4.6

4.6 (233)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Deadwood

About the restaurant

Snitches is a chef-driven experience inspired by the seasons and features locally sourced ingredients from our hard working South Dakota ranchers and farmers. Our "Land & Sea" menu is inspired by the incredible flavors derived from the bounty our great country provides and is complimented by hand-crafted cocktails and excellent wine list. Transport yourself to the golden age of the roaring twenties and dine speakeasy style!

Our private Speakeasy Dining Room is an exclusive setting for your private event. With seating for up to 12 guests, this private entrance dining room is the perfect setting for a unique, speakeasy style dining experience with a true VIP experience. Email us at TLInfo@TinLizzie.com for details. Room rental may apply.

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KelleyVIP

Dined on May 24, 2025

Our server Mason was amazing! Best lemon drop martini I’ve had. The food was also top notch. I had the Korean short ribs and the butternut squash crème brûlée… to die for! We didn’t love that there were slot machines about 15 feet away and you could hear everything going on in the casino, but the food and service made up for it!

Ironwood Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (147)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

At Ironwood Steakhouse, guests enjoy a refined dining experience with stunning views of the Big Sioux River. Our expertly crafted menu celebrates premium cuts, fresh ingredients, and the art of grilling with modern finesse. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, offering a blend of innovation and tradition, complemented by a curated selection of wines. Join us for an unforgettable evening where exceptional flavors meet the serene backdrop of the river.

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suzy

Dined 1 day ago

Great food in a lovely place overlooking the river. Wait staff attentive and helpful. Enjoyed the seasoned fries and mushrooms with our steaks, scallops—delicious! Dessert: the chocolate cake was outstanding! Easily shared by 4 of us.

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