Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in South Dakota

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in South Dakota? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

22TEN Kitchen Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (739)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Our menu is considered American Eclectic. Each recipe is unique and crafted from some of the best ingredients available. We pride ourselves in fresh, unique ingredients; our plates are pleasing to the eye as well as the taste buds!

Top review

Joanne

Dined 5 days ago

Perfect every time!!!! Top notch service and food!

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4.8

4.8 (343)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Fresh, authentic ingredients and a casual, contemporary ambience come together at Grille 26. Flavorful, affordable creations like flame roasted pizza, burgers, steak, and chicken entrees, make an everyday occasion feel like something special!

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David

Dined 1 day ago

If you are looking for an exceptional dining experience & ambiance Grill26 is the place for you. We were a party of four. Our waitress was Tera. She was outstanding. She anticipated our drink needs, offered advice & made suggestions in regard to entree inquiries & offered advice for the perfect custom garden salad for one in our party.

R Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (654)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Riccardo was born in Florence, Italy and grew up in Boston, MA. Marybeth, a Sioux Falls native, ventured to the east coast as a nanny and then nursing school in Somerville, MA. The two met, fell in love, and became engaged on Martha’s Vineyard island. Moving back to Sioux Falls in 1999 and working at several area restaurants, they opened R Wine Bar in 2018. As owners of R Wine Bar, Riccardo and Marybeth are passionate about one thing: people. They believe that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. With a curated wine list, local craft beer on tap, and beautifully executed menu, Riccardo and Marybeth are thrilled to bring R Wine Bar & Kitchen to the East Bank of Downtown Sioux Falls along with their General Manager, Jane Allen, Assistant Manager Bailey Bernal, Sous Chef Caleb Carr, Sous Chef Esteban Gonzalez, and Culinary Director Adam Schumacher.

Top review

Tina

Dined today

Our party of six all ordered different meals and everyone thought the food was delicious. Service was excellent. We had a great time.

Nonnas Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (177)

$30 and under

Italian

Lead / Spearfish

About the restaurant

Nonna's Kitchen
With an environment that blends architectural and familial history with modern Tuscany styles, the warmth and welcome is as tangible as the delicious scents floating from the kitchen. Nonna's Kitchen is a multiple award winning and locally owned establishment operated by Tobias Steeves and his siblings. After taking over the the original owners in 2021 they have sought to elevate the experience even further by adding a full bar and focusing on quality handmade dishes and superb service. Tobias is also a world class bartender and mixologist who has placed nationally in numerous mixology competitions and personally curates our cocktail menus and spirits lists. When you stop in, you'll likely see a few of the family working in the restaurant (6 of the 8 kids in the family work here and keep Nonna's running well), and this is what Nonna's Kitchen is really about - when you dine with us, you are dining with family and friends!

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EricVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Another great time at Nonna's in Spearfish! The food was solid, the cocktails outstanding, and the service excellent. The vibe was great, as always. It's a rare treat to find a place where the servers, staff, and cooks are all smiling and happy to be there!

Tally's Silver Spoon

4.6

4.6 (531)

$31 to $50

American

Rapid City

About the restaurant

Tally's Silver Spoon is a family-friendly eatery, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, that offers globally inspired cuisine made from fresh, local products and ingredients. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, Tally's Silver Spoon is a family owned and operated establishment that offers happy hour specials, a wine list and live entertainment. On the menu at Tally's Silver Spoon, customers can find a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices. Breakfast consists of pancakes, French toast, waffles, egg dishes and French omelets. Lunch offers gluten free options and features grilled choices of chicken breast, Buffalo steak and Black Hills Buffalo burger. Other menu items include pasta, chicken fried steak, autumn oak pheasant and pumpkin porcini chicken.

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Susan

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

The food was delicious with beautiful presentations. The staff was friendly and on point.

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TARQUIN Argentinian Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (20)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

When I was a child I grew up with my mother, grandmother and aunt. All of them were very good in the kitchen. They had different styles and they cooked every day. From ravioli, soup or patisserie, everything was made from scratch. Those ladies were my teachers. My first lesson was dishwashing, later it was helping as their assistant. To honor those amazing woman who helped me in my early days, I decided to open Tarquin to bring Sioux Falls our flavors, recipes and dishes. Tarquin is a piece of Buenos Aires in a remote corner of Sioux Falls commercial district. You are always going to be welcome here and we will always offer you our best.

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Chris

Dined 6 days ago

The ambiance was excellent; we had reservations and were seated immediately. The server was right there, and the service was impeccable. The empanadas were excellent. I had the pasta, and my wife had a salmon dish. The ground beef cannoloni was OK, but the cheese and spinach cannoloni was excellent. I want to go back to try the beef selections. The wine selection was excellent

Minerva's - Sioux Falls

4.5

4.5 (2053)

$30 and under

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Minervas Restaurant has been defining quality food and great service in Sioux Falls since 1977.

With a menu that offers everything from in-house aged steaks to ocean fresh seafood, Minerva's is definitely one to please every one's taste. Award-winning salad bar has been a business lunch and dinner addition favorite for many years. Enjoy the great taste and excellent service that has become a hallmark of the downtown Sioux Falls area.

Join us at Minerva's!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

“ Just phenomenal value for the price point!! - Mr Michael Skellinger “

Sear Black Hills Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (178)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Rapid City

About the restaurant

We have a menu built on locally & regionally sourced ingredients, and recipes developed in house. We have special equipment used by top steakhouses across the country to get an incredible sear on every steak that leaves the kitchen. With options to please every guest, our goal is to be an elevated casual restaurant where everyone is welcome and comfortable.

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Chesney

Dined 3 days ago

Food and environment were excellent. Goat Cheese Cigars were incredible. Only improvement would be to have appetizer plates when appetizers are delivered.

Snitches Deadwood

4.4

4.4 (218)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Deadwood

About the restaurant

Snitches is a chef-driven experience inspired by the seasons and features locally sourced ingredients from our hard working South Dakota ranchers and farmers. Our "Land & Sea" menu is inspired by the incredible flavors derived from the bounty our great country provides and is complimented by hand-crafted cocktails and excellent wine list. Transport yourself to the golden age of the roaring twenties and dine speakeasy style!

Our private Speakeasy Dining Room is an exclusive setting for your private event. With seating for up to 12 guests, this private entrance dining room is the perfect setting for a unique, speakeasy style dining experience with a true VIP experience. Email us at TLInfo@TinLizzie.com for details. Room rental may apply.

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Becky

Dined 6 days ago

Toby's service was amazing. This is the third time my husband and I have ate at Snitches and we have never been disappointed. The wine selection was perfect. The food was superior. I ordered the petite tenderloin and the mushroom mix, and my husband order the Prime Rib with the mushroom mix. We will definitely be back.

Minerva's - Rapid City

4.3

4.3 (339)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Rapid City

About the restaurant

Over the years, Minervas has led the way in the catering to the needs and desires of the region—from being one of the first to fly fresh fish to land-locked South Dakota to serving menu items reflective of the area, including native fish and wild game.

Minervas has been an icon for outstanding food and impeccable service. Guests rave about the diversely delicious menu, featuring everything from in-house aged steaks to ocean fresh seafood to classically authentic pasta.

Minervas’ highly regarded reputation continues to make the restaurant a favorite for celebrating special occasions. We've also served our share of famous visitors including presidents, movie stars, musicians, politicians and celebrities.

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George

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

Love coming to Minerva’s. The food and service are consistently good and prices are very reasonable.

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