Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in South Dakota

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance 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!

Harvester Kitchen by Bryan

5.0

5 (759)

$50 and over

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Take the Leap—Trust the Experience!

At Harvester Kitchen, dining is more than just a meal—it’s a multisensory journey of creativity, flavor, and hospitality. Nestled in the historic Harvester Building in downtown Sioux Falls, our intimate 32-seat restaurant blends innovation and warmth, making every visit unforgettable.

Our Chef's Menu features four expertly prepared courses plus dessert, showcasing seasonal ingredients and innovative flavors, with optional wine pairings to enhance your dining experience. For the ultimate indulgence, our HK Signature Menu offers seven courses plus desserts, a culinary journey that highlights Chef Bryan Moscatello's most inspired creations—each course elevated by optional wine or champagne pairings. We also offer vegetarian and gluten-free options—simply note your dietary preferences when booking, and we’ll ensure an inclusive and exceptional experience.

Top review

PatrickVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We only are in this area once a year and make every attempt to have dinner here. Everything is spot on food, service, wine, ambiance. Highly recommend this place

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Experience

Schramsberg & Davies Vineyards Wine Dinner

Experience

April Test Kitchen Tuesday

Experience

#TreatYourselfTuesday - An Evening with Chef Bryan

Morrie's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1878)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Timeless Taste

Morrie's Steakhouse strives for dining excellence. Think back to a time when legends lived. Old Hollywood. Jazz classics. Sophistication with an air of unpredictability. Back then, dining was a complete experience. Outstanding cuts of meat. Crafted cocktails. Unforgettable interactions. At Morrie's, we recapture that timeless taste.

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Glenda

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, great service and a most pleasant atmosphere.

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Popular dish

FILET MIGNON

Popular dish

JAPANESE WAGYU FILET MIGNON

Popular dish

MORGAN RANCH WAGYU FILET MIGNON

R Wine Bar & Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (694)

$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.

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Jarrod

Dined 4 days ago

We had a great dinner with friends! The food was awesome! Thanks

Parker's Bistro

4.6

4.6 (1059)

$31 to $50

American

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Parker's Bistro is a quaint restaurant located in downtown Sioux Falls. Opened in September of '09, Parker's has enjoyed being an important addition to the downtown experience. Our mission is to provide excellent food quality paired with exceptional drink and service. Parker's strives to utilize local organic ingredients with fresh fish flown in twice a week for the very popular weekly fish special. In addition, Parker's has an extensive wine and beer list as well as a full bar.

Here at Parker's, we believe in the total experience and each detail that goes into the experience. Please understand that the typical time to dine a full meal with us is around two hours and sometimes longer. When making a dinner reservation, please consider that timing if you have to enjoy another obligation afterwards.

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Todd

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Very pleasant and quiet evening with amazing food!

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Popular dish

Seared Scallops

Popular dish

Iberian Durac Pork Chop

Popular dish

Pork Cheek

Maribella

4.9

4.9 (873)

$31 to $50

Italian

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

Riccardo and Marybeth welcome you to their 3rd property, Maribella Ristorante. Opening R Wine Bar & Kitchen in 2018, and Vespa Catering and Brix Wine Bar in 2022, they have created a culture of hospitality for guests who feel like family. Riccardo was born in Florence, Italy and moved to Boston when he was 5-years-old. He stayed in the Boston area for college and attended Tufts University. Marybeth, born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD, moved to Boston to be a nanny and went to Somerville School of Nursing. The two met in Medford, MA, dated and became engaged in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard in 1996. Relocating to Sioux Falls, SD in 1999, Riccardo and Marybeth have developed a reputation for making people feel welcome with their three boys, Dante, Berent, and Jaxon. Together with their hand-picked team, Riccardo and Marybeth bring the best parts of hospitality to life in their restaurants, for both their staff and guests. Executive Chef: Hector Valerio, FOH Manager: Garrison Haatvedt

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JamieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always a wonderful time! Great food, Maddie is an amazing server, ownership is amazing too! Food was on point! Thank you for always offering us a wonderful experience! ❤️

Jake's Fine Dining

4.8

4.8 (277)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Deadwood

About the restaurant

Jake's atop the Midnight Star is set in an elegant fine dining atmosphere complete with a skylight and stunning views of Deadwood. Offering seasonal menus that feature hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, and wild game. Start the night with an appetizer such as Escargot or one of Jake's specialty handcrafted cocktails. Pair your entree with a glass or bottle of wine from our ever-evolving wine list. Finish the evening with a house made Chef inspired dessert or after dinner drink. Whatever you choose will be fabulous as we only use the highest quality ingredients and create everything in house! Exceptional service will complete the ultimate dining experience in Deadwood.

(Jake's Fine Dining does not offer a children's menu.)

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TASHA

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

The food was absolutely delicious. Cooked to perfection. The service was outstanding!!! They were patient with us as we lingered past closing. We appreciated everything. Can’t wait to go back!

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4.8

4.8 (387)

$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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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing menu and high quality food - salmon was cooked perfectly

Ironwood Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (80)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Sioux Falls

About the restaurant

At Ironwood Steakhouse, guests enjoy a refined dining experience with stunning views of the Big Sioux River. Our expertly crafted menu celebrates premium cuts, fresh ingredients, and the art of grilling with modern finesse. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, offering a blend of innovation and tradition, complemented by a curated selection of wines. Join us for an unforgettable evening where exceptional flavors meet the serene backdrop of the river.

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OrvarVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food and ambiance excellent. Wine list descent, wine prices very high though, over triple mark-up.

22TEN Kitchen Cocktails

4.9

4.9 (782)

$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!

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CarolVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, as always. We went on Fat Tuesday to enjoy the Mardi Gras specials one more time!

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4.7

4.7 (1857)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Rapid City

About the restaurant

We’ve always believed that dining should be a social occasion, a time when friends, family, and coworkers can enjoy great conversation over a great meal.

We believe in supporting our local artisans and staying connected to our Black Hills community. At a time when the area is growing and expanding, we are striving to keep the flavor of the region alive.

Inspired by the history of this area, both the aesthetics of the building and the diversity of the menu are true to our local roots, something no nation-wide franchise can duplicate. Certainly, there are other steakhouses out there, but none like ours.

From the first design to the actual construction, we have focused on creating a balance between upscale dining and a casual atmosphere-crafting a chic steakhouse where the kids are welcome too.

The rest is easy-buy the very best meat possible and prepare it correctly.

Named "Best Restaurant in South Dakota" 2015 by Business Insider

Top review

SusanS

Dined 5 days ago

Always outstanding food and service. I highly recommend the Dakotah Steakhouse. There were four of us - 2 had burgers & 2 had dinners - the bill was just under $100.

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