Parker's Bistro

We stopped in Sioux Falls for a night during our road trip and I decided to check out this place based on reviews. It's August 2023 and like most places during these times, they are short staffed. So we waited a bit even though I made a reservation on open table. No biggie. We were early anyways. Our server was very lovely and managing tables indoors and outdoors. The cocktail menu is very good. I had the lavender martini and the last drink on the cocktail list. Blanking on the name even though I had 2 of them. Maybe that's why I don't remember haha. I ordered the bouillabaisse, and it was delicious. My husband had a steak dish and enjoyed it very much. But then he slurped up the rest of my bouillabaisse sauce and said he could drink that forever. We skipped dessert and walked back to our hotel. It's an easy location in the happening area. I'd love to return.

My wife and I went to Parker's Bistro on Saturday, April 27th. We have been to this establishment many times before and have been very impressed with the food and service. This time, the food was still very tasty, drinks were well made and balanced. However, there were a few concerns this time. First, the service was a bit slow. The dinner took 2 hours total. Second, we asked for our appetizer with almonds on the side. However, due to a miscommunication, they came incorporated into the dish. Third, and probably most importantly, the kitchen staff didn't consistently wear gloves when prepping and plating food. The expeditor kept wiping his fingers on his apron and handling meal tickets with his bare hands, then placing garnishes and fries on plates. I also noticed the cook at the sautee station without hair restraint and two cooks without beard restraints. These are clear sanitation violations that I haven't observed at this establishment before. Not sure if it was new leadership or what, but it was definitely more lax this time. We will be back, but it may be a while as this was disappointing.

Parker's Bistro is phenomenal. The ambience is dark and sultry, the cuisine is current and innovative (but not TOO innovative). Our server was present and responsive without being overly attentive. My companion had what was probably the best Caesar salad (house-made dressing) I've ever had. I ordered the scallops and the meal was excellent (although would suggest that the asparagus not be pickled). If I am in town, I will definitely try to visit Parker's before anyplace else.

Our dinner at Parker's Bistro was outstanding. We started with a delicious shrimp appetizer, pan seared shrimp with a medium spicy scampi style sauce (so so good), that was a "special" and not on the regular menu. Dinner for us was Steak Diane and Lamb ragu. Both were perfectly prepared. We'd happily return (regularly!) if we lived closer. Shout out to our fantastic server, Rachelle (sp?), who expertly guided us through our course choices. Highly recommend.

I went Parker's for my birthday it was a party of five. The server was very attentive and friendly. The food was very good as always.

Very very good overall. Some truly unexpected flavors that made the meal memorable, but overall a bit overpriced (although I'm sure that's becoming the norm nowadays). I've been told Parker's is the best restaurant in Sioux Falls, and I completely agree. Is Parker's the best restaurant I have EVER been to? No. Is it the best in South Dakota? No, that's Skogen in Custer. But best in Sioux Falls, absolutely. Our server Allyson was phenomenal, some of the best service I've had. The owner was also on deck on a Friday night and obviously cares very much about her restaurant. It shows in everything, from the atmosphere to the staff and the food. My biggest gripe is really price. 4 drinks, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and one dessert was $164 without tip. I was expecting around $120, so the bill was a bit of a surprise. I had the filet salad, and the amount of beef was MAYBE 2 ounces. So maybe it was 3 ounces before it was cooked? The saving grace was the pickled celery, which added a raisin-like sweetness that was so clever it made the meal memorable for a long time to come. But $30 for 2 ounces of beef with lettuce, blue cheese, and potatoes was a bit of a sticker shock, even in our rapidly inflating economy. Parker's is perfect for special occasions, and the cost reflects that. At least I left feeling that I overall did get what I paid for, and I wish the restaurant all the best and continued success in our increasingly difficult economic conditions.

Fancy place for a date night. Food is always great. It's a quant little place with limited seating. I wanted my brother from out of town visiting to try this restaurant but the last time we tried to go we did not have a reservation so after 10 minutes of waiting we were turned away after a reservation had walked in. They were not busy, just did not have the staffing to accommodate which I understand.

My wife and I moved to Sioux Falls from the Twin Cities about a year ago, and this is easily the best food we've had in Sioux Falls. The ambiance is somewhere reminiscent of a Scottish pub, somewhat dark, relaxing, and perfect for the fare. Cheyenne (sp?) provided excellent front of house service. Flatbread with a shallot marmalade, goat cheese, fig, and mint was stellar and well composed. Bouillabaisse was very good, not perfect. Mussels and clams were perfectly cooked. The duck breast with tea-infused farro, spiced plums, candied pistachio, and a VERY smoky grilled endive was one of the best treatments of duck I've ever had. Well balanced, nuanced, with deep depth of flavor and a perfectly prepared duck breast made this the standout. Would highly recommend and make sure you don't miss this spot.

Dinner from last night. Duck breast with blackberry sauce, pickled blackberries, carrots, root veg purée and mushrooms. The duck was PERFECTLY cooked and all the flavors where amazing. The staff is also super friendly and professional!

Excellent service, bread basket is delicious. We had the Beef Wellington and the Sturgeon Entree. The Sturgeon outshines the Wellington by a mile. So many great flavors to explore on the plate. The Beef Wellington was fair at best. Ambiance is great, they need to always have a great steak on the menu and the Wellington isn't it. A beautiful filet would be great!

Snowed in in souix falls.. had a great dinner- fish special- Halibut was excellent Service was good

Wonderful meal! We went as a couple for dinner. We tried the oysters and the beef wrap appetizers - both were excellent. For main dishes we had the halibut and the duck - oh my they were tasty! Also tried one of their signature cocktails - very different and tasty. The staff was very helpful.

Parker's by far is the best restaurant in Sioux Falls. All the selections are fantastic. I have been here multiple times already and they never disappoint. Great service and great food. It may get busy sometimes so plan ahead or make a reservation.

Had dinner there on 5/4 with another couple. My wife and I selected the swordfish with a cup of their featured squash soup. Swordfish was very good, although the vegetables(pea pods or snap peas..not sure) were terrible and my wife and I were spitting them out as the husks were uneatable. No bread service, a big mistake with my wife and I. The soup was too thick and almost seemed like it was out of a can. We started with two cosmopolitans which came out too red(too much cranberry) and then ordered a $90 bottle of GranMoraign(sp?) Pinot Noir which we have had before and was very good. For the record, cosmopolitans should be pink not red. I have been to some of the finest bars in the country and have made cosmos many times. Bottom line, there are many things that need to be fixed and should be. My wife and I won't be back anytime soon.

My friend ordered a 1 oz pour of a rare bourbon, for each of us, that he pays $25 for at the best place in town. They charged us $100 EACH. This is THEFT. Not putting your prices on the menu, and your staff not informing the customer before serving a GROSSLY OVERPRICED item is unacceptable. Somehow, they removed my previous 2 postings about this. I wonder how long this will stay up?

I cannot say enough things about Parker's. My ex-husband and I celebrated our wedding night dinner there and our 5 course dinner with wines to compliment each course was beyond surreal from the service (which is always stellar, but Stacy and her staff went above and beyond to ensure our evening was a step above perfection) to the food to the excellent wine pairings to the impeccable timing of the service. Not once did we feel rushed nor were we left wondering where our food was. Our Valentines Day "elopement" was made extra special by Stacy seating us in the center of the front window as requested; it felt a little more private and quiet there and was perfect in every way for special dinner. This was all way back in 2014 and I remember it like it was yesterday. If you're looking for a place to make memories, I not only recommend but I strongly suggest making a reservation at Parker's. You will not have a single reason to regret it. All of that being said I've been back for other dinner meals, not remotely as elaborate of course, but the same attention to detail is ever present in every meal plated and served from Parker's kitchen. If you haven't tried Parker's yet, what the heck are you waiting for? You are completely missing out on the jewel of the downtown Sioux Falls dining scene.

My friend and I both really loved our meals! I got the duck and she got one of the vegan entrees. The duck was so flavorful and rich- the only downside was it was slightly cold but I would still recommend it. The service was also extremely friendly. This would be a good place for a date night dinner or a place to take your parents, it has an upscale feel.

Parker's off their game tonight! You can't sell a delicata squash salad by substituting butternut squash. The cold soggy bacon and lack of blue cheese was noticeable. The pasta was way off as well. It's normally very nice but braised beef should be very tender and not look like tough pieces of chislic. Bad day I hope and not the new norm.

Wow. Upscale amazing artistic culinary quality meal. We were so impressed with the Bulgogi lettuce wraps, scallops and carrot cake. The wine list is extensive. Mercedes took great care of us. The food was masterful. Well done chef. We will be back, and soon.

Solid in so many ways Great cocktails Wonderful wine list Very nice ambiance from the lament you walk into the restaurant Nicely designed menu Presentation solid Food quality good but not great Kitchen pacing is off

Fine dining at its best in Sioux Falls. Recommended by service staff at another establishment, so we went with it. Walked in on a Saturday night sans reservation and were lucky enough to be seated at the bar (very lucky). We ordered the duck and steak and frites. Fabulous meals. Dessert consisted of dark chocolate w whipped cream and creme brulee. Prices were very fair considering the fine food, service and establishment. I'd recommend sitting at the bar. Watching their chefs in work was pretty amazing.

Maybe the best restaurant between Minneapolis and Denver, north of KC. Highly recommend.

I've been to Parker's a few times, and each time it's been my favorite meal during those trips to Sioux Falls. It's family owned with regionally sourced ingredients, and is one of a few upper-scale restaurants in the area that doesn't belong to a chain. Ambience is nice, it's a bit dark inside but the lighting is perfect. The staff is always friendly. They have a full bar with a large beer selection, and I was fortunate to dine with a beer aficionado who told me Parker's carries a lot of rarer beers. As for me, I had some carbernet (whatever was already open) and it was fine. The food is always on point. I didn't have the chance to take pictures because I was dining with work colleagues, but being a larger party we did order a lot of appetizers. We ordered the french fries, the empenadas, the mediterranean tapas platter, the sausage platter and the butternut squash. The fries were fresh, fried once and came with a delicious aoli. The empenadas were also good, though not as authentic as you'd get from a latin restaurant. The mediterranean tapas and the butternut squash were also good. If I'd order again, I'd probably go with the squash. I ordered the house salad, which was fantastic. Dark greens with pine nuts, red onions and a balsamic vinagrette. I also tried the scallops as an entree, which were delicious. They came with a delicious sauce, some ground nuts and a bit of cream on the side. Next time, I'd probably order the wagyu, though it is possible to mix both as an off-menu surf and turf option. I'll definitely order the house salad again. Again, Parker's is probably my favorite restaurant in Sioux Falls, and I'll be back.

While in Sioux Falls during our road trip, my partner and I came here for dinner on a Friday evening. I was interested in this place for its vegan menu options, and it did not disappoint! The ratatouille was to die for! Additionally, we were seated as soon as we walked in and were met with very friendly and patient waitstaff. We received our food in a reasonable amount of time and enjoyed our time there. I would say the portions lend themselves to multiple courses, as my partner and I ordered only entrees and found ourselves wanting a snack before bed. Overall, was very pleased and would definitely recommend!

Quite a delicious meal! They had a small variety of options and most of the dishes on their small menu were vegan/vegetarian. They did have some meat options. Our group had the house and Caesar salad, beef tenderloin, Buffalo colognes, and Mediterranean tapas plate. For dessert we enjoyed the lavender vanilla cake. Everyone enjoyed every piece of their meal. Would definitely recommend!

I'd give this place a "zero" Service was HORRID, basically no service given!!!! Arrived at 5:50pm seated quickly at the bar, next to the chefs. Was given water and told my server will be by soon 6:38pm server had passed me up three times attending to newly seated couple at the bar, not even acknowledged or said anything to me. Sitting for that long right next to the two chefs who also couldn't say hi or recognize that I'd been sitting there with no help for over 40minutes. I left at 6:40pm ridiculous to wait that long

The place to bring people you love. I made a reservation for 7 people several months in advance for a destination bachelorette dinner for my now sis-in-law. I debated between 3 bookmarked places but my bro, Jose C. who had been to all of them helped me choose Parker's, though at the time, I was still a little unsure. They granted my request of a semi-private table all the way in the back that was partially concealed. The area had really nice natural lighting and a welcoming feel. I started with a pretty Jacques Rose cocktail of calvados (apple brandy) a grenadine, rhubarb bitters, and lemon - deliciously sweet with a little sour. We studied the menu for a while then decided to order Small Plates and 2 entrees to share with the whole table. I welcomed the variety. We ordered all items from their Small Plates menu except for the Cheese Plate and Pommes Frites. This included the Shrimp, Baked Ravioli, Tuna Poke, Spring Rolls, Bacon Jam, Creole Meatballs, Sausage, and Ossenwurst which were all super delicious. Stand-outs were the Sausage - house made longanisa with sweet apricot chutney and radicchio, Ossenwurst - fresh Wagyu beef tartare patties on rye toast served with pickled egg, capers, and arugula, a bright Tuna Poke - with seaweed salad, sesame seeds, and macadamia nuts which reminded me of my Hawaiian honeymoon, and Bacon Jam which I couldn't stop sampling. A few of us had the Soup of the Day - a cold, refreshing beet-based creamy broth. For entrees, we had the Bone-In-Pork Chop and Grilled Tenderloin. The super juicy pork chop served with radicchio, mushrooms, cranberries, and sherry cream was the best I've had in the area. When we finished, we were due for our next stop. Otherwise we would have stayed for dessert and lingered over drinks. When the bill arrived- it was less than what we expected but might have been commensurate with the Sioux Falls area. Everything including the service exceeded my expectations. If I'm ever in the area again, Parker's will be at the top of my list.

Best food and drinks in town! Plus Rick & Stacy are top notch and you could not ask for better people.

Cocktails were amazing. The menu is pretty inclusive with vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options (tho not necessarily in the same dish). Price point can be pretty high depending on what you get but the quality is worth it. Haven't seen a place offer French soda in a long time so that was also a nice little surprise!

2.5 stars. I went to Parker's for lunch which was probably a mistake. I heard great things about their dinners (of course, on Yelp) so decided to come here with my co-workers one afternoon. I think the lunch menu is lacking. They must not have put as much consideration into it as the dinner menu. However, I'd still recommend the gumbo (I should have gotten the bowl- it has a great spicy kick!) The caprese salad was not impressive. My friend who got the soup of the day really liked it. She got the half soup half salad. The sandwich was literally half.. like, on one slice of bread. Yeah.. The place is really nice inside and the service was good as well. I would just recommend dinner, not lunch.

It is easy to recommend this as the best restaurant in Sioux Falls. They consistently deliver exceptional food. I've been sporadically enjoying Parker's since they opened 10 years ago. It's a date destination for me as it's kind of high end. I do still feel like I can comfortable in a nice pair of jeans, though. You can trust the chefs here even if you feel unsure of the description on the menu. Easy to give Parker's 5 stars. Great work!

Another downtown Sioux Falls gem. I was seated right away at the bar which overlooks the open kitchen. Very nice ambience and you can always trust a kitchen that lets you watch them work. I ordered a gin and tonic to start, as this place fancies themselves a mixologist type place. It was solid, but sometimes you just don't mess with basic (minus 1/2 star). For food, I started with the house salad. Very fresh spring greens, pine nuts, tomato, and onion topped with a white balsamic. Very fresh, but perhaps a tad heavy on the dressing (minus 1/2 star). My entree was the grilled porkchop. My server asked how I wanted it prepared and recommended medium. I went with that and it didn't disappoint. Very juicy and flavorful. It was topped with an au jus with white beans and a half of avocado. There was also a side of three homemade hush puppies. Very southern/comfort food like. Delish.

Dinner and service were superb. The duck carnitas tacos were out of this world good. Homemade raviolis unique and delicious. Really the only dining option in Sioux Falls worth mentioning and luckily it Before food, some odd tidbits. It warmed up to 18 degrees and it felt warm. Is Sioux Falls there is no Uber but there is Lyft. 2010 Margaux...Galettes sweet potato, Caramelized shallots and blue cheese... home made ravioli , lobster and shrimp with a cilantro vinaigrette....

Parkers is closing the gap on culinary and libationary energy in Sioux Falls. As service just gets smoother, cooking, wines and ambience keep this independent restaurant tearing things up in the competitive Downtown dining scene. Libations are a must as Paul systematically shakes, pours and hustles to facilitate a hipster worthy drinks and much, much more. When a restaurant greets its regulars with hugs and executes a solid menu of food and beverage, it's a pretty good thing.

The perfect place for a formal birthday dinner with the family. All the staff were friendly and ready to oblige in any way they could. I ordered the duck breast plate ( see photo ) and it tasted amazing. For the price ($28) it was slightly disappointing that there wasn't much food actually on my plate, but it sufficed. We appreciated that several non-alcoholic drinks were available from cane sugar root beer to Italian sodas.

Had a wonderful evening out. Food, service and care all excellent. With the assurance that all staff vaccinated and wearing masks felt comfortable taking my mother out for supper for the first time in over a year. Had a fabulous time- we will be back!

Parkers can be hit or miss. I really like the atmosphere and the rotating menu, but not everything that I have had has been excellent. The first time I visited, I had an Ahi Poke appetizer. The Ahi was cut into very large chunks, so it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. However, the flavor was excellent, and I enjoyed the dish very much. I ordered the lasagna as my entree, and it was very hearty, very flavorful. It wasn't a traditional Italian lasagna with a red sauce. Rather, it was a very dense, meaty creation with minimal pasta served with a creamy sauce. Different, but good. Between the poke and the lasagna, it was a very good meal. On my second visit, I was intrigued by the pork belly ramen appetizer. The dish was beautiful. However, I was disappointed when it reached my lips. The pork belly was succulent and delicious, but the broth was cold and flavorless, and the noodles were too soft. I appreciate that they tried something as exotic as ramen for their menu, but it was definitely a miss. For my entree, I had the scallops. They were ok. They could have had a better crust on them, and I think they should have bee seated on higher heat. I was a bit let down on this visit. Also, service was slow and inattentive. Overall, this place isn't bad, especially for Sioux Falls. If the quality was a bit more consistent, they would definitely get 4 stars.

This was a strange experience for us. We decided to try this place to celebrate our anniversary night. When I made reservations I made sure to mention that. We were hoping to be treated kindly and to feel welcomed but from the moment we arrived it seemed like we were invading. We were seated at a table by our waitress between other tables that the owner or manager and waitresses seemed to know already so there was a lot of jovial interactions going on around us. Our waitress seemed very cold and this should have been our first clue to just leave. We ordered drinks which were tasty and well presented but it was hard to concentrate on what was before us with everything going on. We discussed leaving but I was still hoping things would turn around and had my hopes set on a good experience. We ordered our meals-pork chops. At this point another waitress stated signing as she was going from kitchen to tables. She had a nice voice but it seemed out of place for the fine dining atmosphere. The food was okay but not memorable. I don't know if we just didn't understand the culture here or what it was but the food didn't overcome the service or overall experience.

My wife and I were in town for one day/night. On business. The bellman at our hotel recommended this restaurant. It was excellent. Great atmosphere and the food was amazing. My wife had the tenderloin which she swears is the best steak she's ever had in her life. And I had the duck breast. They were both excellent.Would definitely go back if we come back to town.

It was a decent place when we visited the city. The food and drinks decent. But the service was average, we waited almost 10 mins to be seated ( the place was not even full) and 45 mins for the food to be served ( we had duck and squid ink pasta, that's all!). Duck was nice but the pasta was over cooked. 45 mins for a over-cooked pasta and the price I had to pay for that?? Come on. It is a pretty small restaurant and it sucks that we had to wait that long for our food. As a big fan of martinis, I had big expectation as the bar appeared to be fancy, but they didn't even chill the glasses for you. 3 stars.!

After neglecting to make a dinner reservation (anywhere!) with my mom before a symphony concert one evening a month or two ago, we found ourselves at a loss for where to eat. Everywhere was booked--except the counter at Parker's! We felt like it was divine intervention! We sat at the end of the bar and basically got dinner and a show--even before our concert! We watched the chefs work calmly and artfully to craft each meal. Also, our waitress was a delight. The entire experience was truly a special treat. To top it all off for dessert, the affogato was to die for!

3 to 4 stars I'm from LA and was in Sioux Falls for business. Parkers was highly recommended by the staff at our hotel and its a beautiful charming bar restaurant. Tues night My coworker and I were seated right away at a table next to the front window. We both ordered the blue cheese rib eye with green beans on the side. I ordered Med Rare and it was more Medium. It did take a while for the food to arrive and glass of wine to arrive. I overheard the description of some of the asian type appetizers like spring rolls or poke and I remember thinking it sounded very unusual (in a bad way). I didnt try any of the asian/asian fusion food but I dont think those are their signature dishes anyway. I would certainly try this place again, however would recommend Minervas over Parkers for food/service. The ambiance is quite different Parkers is more hip gastropub for young professionals foodies.

Without a doubt best food in SuFu. But should be $$$$. Filet was supreme. Chill formal ambience.

Lavender martini is outstanding!!!! Never actually had the food here but menu looks good. We're not too big on the fancy restaurants with three little kids and a picky eater for a husband. Definitely wouldn't want to take my kids here. Lol

Always have a great time here. The seasonal menu makes it interesting. Food and cocktails are top notch and service is always great.

Fabulous cocktails! And they warmly welcomed our dog in the patio area! Had the civiche - light and delicious - and tortilla chips were fresh! Seasonal salad with prosciutto was equally good. Gumbo had a lot of zip with fresh ingredients. We split main course - blue marlin with sweet potato purée, apple salsa, mint yogurt, and pomegranate sauce- perfect! Strawberry shortcake dessert (in house pastry chef) served with espresso made from Peace Minneapolis coffee rounded out the wonderful experience. Staff was attentive and courteous. Attended on weekday evening - not too busy, nice patio atmosphere. Parked on street for free right next to restaurant. Will be back!

Parkers Bistro had great atmosphere. The waiter was what polite. The drinks took about almost 10 minutes after we ordered. And I made sure I order another round of gin and tonic so it would take a while like the first one.. I also had a pork chop and what came with it and it was great for pork lovers. We requested to sit by the window and we got our request.

We are long time fans of Parker's. Went recently and were quite disappointed at the menu selections. Ordered tuna appetizer and oysters. Neither was fresh. The tuna tasted as if it had been made days before it was served. The oysters were old. Ordered Caesar salad. It was iceberg lettuce as well as spinach. It wasn't fresh either. I know they just re-opened but they are falling well below their reputation for being one of the best in town.

They offer small plates, salads, and a nice selection of entrees, desserts, and wine.