The Best Bars for Foodies in Sioux Falls

South Dakota's biggest city, Sioux Falls, has a lot to offer locals and visitors, including a historic downtown and a rich arts scene. Its stunning namesake refers to the cascading waterfalls nearby. At night, local bars and restaurants come to life. The best bars in Sioux Falls offer a wide range of experiences, from feasting on messy burgers with cold craft brews to sipping hand-crafted cocktails while grazing on artisan cheese plates. So where do the savviest, most experienced foodies go-to wine and dine in Sioux Falls? We studied data covering thousands of bars and restaurants to discover the top spots according to OpenTable's smartest users. The top bars span century-old brick buildings to sleek, modern spaces resembling art galleries. Locals and visitors looking to elevate their evening out in Sioux Falls with some remarkable drinks and eats should definitely check them out.

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7 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Crawford's Bar & Grill, 22TEN Kitchen Cocktails, CRAVE - Sioux Falls…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	American, Unspecified…
Neighborhoods:	Sioux Falls…

Crawford's Bar & Grill

$$$$

American

Sioux Falls

4.6

761 reviews

For anyone who values great ambiance and an appreciable sense of history, Crawford’s Bar and Grill is undoubtedly one of the best bars in Sioux Falls. The bar occupies a historic brick building downtown, formerly a butcher’s shop that opened in 1896. Notice preserved features like raw brick and quartzite walls, permanent soot stains on the men’s room walls (the space was previously used for smoking meat) and the original butcher’s meat cleaver on display. Vintage accents like weathered leather sofas, panels of cowhide and an old railroad track repurposed as a footrest under the bar add to the memorable decor. Great food and drinks do justice to such an interesting space. The menu focuses on steaks and seafood, while the bar offers comprehensive beer and wine lists plus both creative and classic cocktails. Go on a Sunday for brunch and live music.

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22TEN Kitchen Cocktails

$$$$

American

Sioux Falls

4.7

481 reviews

22TEN Kitchen Cocktails is a sleek neighborhood spot offering eclectic new American cuisine. It specializes in creative cocktails, many enhanced by house-made syrups and sours and freshly squeezed juices. Consider the Rye Guy with rye whiskey, orgeat syrup, velvet falernum, fresh lime and mint, and the Gin St. Clement, a gin and tonic plus fresh lemon and lime. Craft beers and a thoughtful wine selection are available as well. Lunch and dinner menus are just as creative, with unexpected fare like Moroccan nachos, pork belly tacos and Szechuan duck meatballs with soba noodles sharing space with burgers, sandwiches and salads. Around half the dinner menu is dedicated to shareables and salads, all ideal for pairing with drinks for a date or a social occasion with friends.

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CRAVE - Sioux Falls

$$$$

Unspecified

Sioux Falls

4.5

997 reviews

The Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Sioux Falls hosts CRAVE, one of a mid-sized regional chain of restaurants specializing in cocktails, hand-rolled sushi and other from-scratch cuisine. It’s a casual space fitted with a sushi bar and lots of screens to watch sports. Seafood is flown in daily for CRAVE’s comprehensive sushi offerings. The lengthy lunch and dinner menus include ample vegetarian and vegan options among arrays of burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta dishes, tacos and grain bowls. CRAVE claims a sake collection and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence-winning wine list, with wine cocktails, classic and specialty cocktails, hard seltzers and mocktails rounding out its something-for-everyone drinks menu.

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Sioux Falls

$$$$

American

Sioux Falls

4.4

323 reviews

Sioux Falls is home to one of 40 Granite City Food & Brewery venues, all of which run a full brewery operation on site. Year-round and seasonal brews, including the flagship Northern Lights beer, are a major draw, as is the bar’s from-scratch comfort food available until late at night. Small plates that are ideal with a beer (or cocktail or glass of wine) include smoky salmon spread with lavosh chips, chicken tinga sopes, and mama mia meatballs with garlic bread. Various nachos and wings are always a big hit, as is an award-winning burger. Granite City Food & Brewery hosts a happy hour daily plus a late-night happy hour on weekdays. Visit for half-price pints, select small plates and more. There’s also the popular Lawless Brunch on Sundays with an infinite mimosa option, create-your-own bloody Mary and a donut creation station.

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Parker's Bistro

$$$$

American

Sioux Falls

4.8

841 reviews

Parker’s Bistro, a bar and restaurant inside a historic building in downtown Sioux Falls, presents dinner nightly and live music on Sundays. On Saturday nights the restaurant hosts a formal dinner with white tablecloths, whereas other nights are more casual. Along with a lengthy beer and wine list, the bistro presents a range of tempting small and main plates inspired by locally sourced ingredients and global cuisines. Examples include house-made agnolotti, New Orleans-style gumbo, buffalo meatball fettuccini, and charcuterie platters with house-made sausages. Also expect a few sophisticated duck, pork and wagyu entrees.

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Morrie's Steakhouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

4.8

1456 reviews

For old-school cocktails and world-class wines, Morrie’s Steakhouse features one of the best bars in Sioux Falls. Of course, its classic steakhouse cuisine is worthy of a special occasion meal as well. The 1930s-inspired vibe, complete with a jazz soundtrack and copious dark wood, lends an air of sophistication to the bar and lounge area. Ideal drinks to fit the theme include classics like Sazeracs, barrel-aged negronis and the signature 120-day oak cask aged Morrie’s Manhattan. Patrons are invited to tour the open wine cellar to select a perfect bottle, while the bar also offers over two dozen wines by the glass. The lounge has its own menu with a burger, New England lobster roll and ample shareables including chorizo-stuffed dates, poutine and deviled eggs accented with caviar. Also consider the full steakhouse menu showcasing top-quality steaks, seafood dishes and decadent family-style sides.

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Minerva's - Sioux Falls

$$$$

American

Sioux Falls

4.6

1712 reviews

Downtown Sioux Falls boasts the original Minerva’s, a beloved institution established in 1977 that has since grown to nine locations. Although it started as a creperie, Minerva’s transitioned into an elegant sit-down restaurant specializing in house-aged, hand-cut steaks, seafood, pastas and more. With a comprehensive range of wines, beers and cocktails to complement its fine cuisine, Minerva’s also claims one of the best bars in Sioux Falls. In summer the restaurant offers outdoor seating, and on weekends year-round it presents live music. Some signature dishes include the crab artichoke bake appetizer for two or four, the 12-ounce hunter’s ribeye with Montreal seasoning and Burgundy au jus, and the seafood stuffed crepe with a white wine lemon cream sauce.

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