Best Restaurants in Sioux Falls (2025)
Chef Bryan Moscatello’s 32-seat dining room pairs seasonal tasting menus with a serious cellar. Recognized by Wine Spectator with the Best of Award of Excellence, it’s the town’s polished, service-first benchmark for modern American dining.
A downtown fixture since 2009, Parker’s marries seasonal cooking, a serious wine list, and a historic Sioux quartzite setting. Noted by Food Network and regional press, it remains a go-to for date nights and pre-show dinners.
Beloved for vibrant, vegetable-forward Mediterranean cooking, chef-owner Sanaa Abourezk’s lunch-only spot champions wellness and community. Named one of USA Today’s Restaurants of the Year in 2025 and a past James Beard nominee.
A neighborhood spot serving traditional Ethiopian fare that resonates with both East African immigrants and a broader clientele. The menu features crispy, golden sambusas stuffed with seasoned minced meat or spiced lentils; yebeg wot, a spicy lamb stew rich with ginger, onion, berbere, and garlic; and smoky red doro wot with caramelized chicken and berbere spices. Opened by an immigrant couple, the restaurant became a cultural anchor for workers and families in the area and grew popular enough to be featured on a national food television show.
Uptown’s inventive counter spot turns global flavors into playful sandwiches and noodles. Featured by 605 Magazine and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, it’s where chefs unwind and locals chase ramen, Vietnamese fried chicken, and smart beer picks.
Downtown’s all-day charmer is known for crepes, seasonal soups, and a Friday–Saturday prix fixe. Its owner’s Lucia’s pedigree shows in quietly confident cooking and community-minded sourcing, noted by SiouxFalls.Business and regional press.
Operating since 1883, this family-run market evolved into a destination restaurant, brewery, butcher, and bakehouse. Covered by SiouxFalls.Business and praised on national TV, it’s perfect for Detroit-style pies, charcuterie, and South Dakota meats.
Locally owned and old-school in the best way, Morrie’s pairs prime steaks with a renowned cellar. Consistently recognized by Wine Spectator and highlighted by SiouxFalls.Business, it’s the city’s classic splurge.
A dinner-only neighborhood favorite where Beef Wellington and rotating three-course menus draw regulars. The restaurant’s own updates and local coverage show an active calendar of special dinners and downtown events.
From the team behind R Wine Bar, Maribella channels Italian trattoria sensibilities with house pastas and a deep list. Recognized in Wine Spectator’s local award coverage, it’s a lively option for date nights or celebrations.
A locally loved New Orleans–style kitchen serving po’boys, étouffée, and seasonal specials. After renovations, it reopened downtown with expanded space and hours, covered by KELO and SiouxFalls.Business.
