Things to Do in Sioux Falls (2025)

Chef Bryan Moscatello’s intimate tasting menus spotlight regional ingredients in a historic warehouse setting. Frequently recommended alongside downtown dining by Condé Nast Traveler and praised by diners; reservations are smart for show nights and weekends.

Bravo Top Chef: Just Desserts winner Chris Hanmer crafts jewel-box pastries and macarons on Phillips Avenue; in 2025 he’s a James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Stop for seasonal treats, then stroll the SculptureWalk.

A downtown fixture since 2009, Parker’s pairs a seasonal, locally minded menu with serious cocktails. Local coverage in 605 Magazine and SiouxFalls.Business highlighted its expansion with Myrtle’s Fur Vault & Bar—ideal for pre- or post-dinner drinks.

Chef-owned, globally inspired sandwiches and local taps in Uptown Sioux Falls; featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and often praised by local editors for its lively patio and creative specials.

A family-run butcher since 1883 turned modern marketplace with bakery, deli, brewery, and live-fire restaurant. Travel South Dakota spotlights it as a must-visit hub; build a charcuterie board or linger over dinner and a house beer.

Downtown microbrewery pouring small-batch ales with community events like trivia, pop-ups, and yoga. Paste Magazine notes its standout IPAs; bring in food from nearby kitchens and grab a patio table when the weather’s right.

This 1926 movie palace was painstakingly restored and reopened, now screening classics and cult favorites with style. Local outlets celebrate its community spirit—an atmospheric way to experience downtown’s revival.

A downtown anchor blending galleries, a science discovery center, planetarium, and touring performances. The official schedule confirms robust 2025 programming; it’s an easy cultural add-on between meals and shops.

A longtime gallery for regional artists with expert custom framing. New local owners refreshed the space in 2024 and expanded programming, furthering its role in the city’s creative ecosystem.

Beloved indie bookstore and gift emporium that helped revive downtown. SDPB reported the Fargo sister shop closed in 2024 while Sioux Falls remains open; expect author events, banned-book displays, and earnest community vibes.

Chef Sanaa Abourezk’s Syrian kitchen anchors the 8th & Railroad arts hub with vibrant, affordable plates. James Beard recognition and local press praise her community fundraisers; Saturday sampler platters are a delicious overview.