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 family-run landmark serving sambusas, doro wot, and platters over house-made injera. Eater highlighted Lalibela’s role in Sioux Falls’ immigrant foodways, underscoring its cultural importance as much as its deep, spiced flavors.

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.