As a west coaster, I thought we had the lock on cool tiki bars. I was pretty wrong. Hello Hi…read moretakes tiki up about 3 notches. I mean, the legit standards done very well, home versions of standards, some great concoctions of their own, the BEST design for your own atmosphere wants too. Booth? They have that. Cool bar? Yep. Hightop to people watch from? Got it. Corner stage area? Sure. Separate intimate room with cool tiki decor? That too. So, you can have cool tiki place (seen a few of them), you can have an on point cocktail game (tasted a few of them), and you might have good service (experienced that too). But all three in one place? Rare. All three as perfect as you can get? Super rare. I would have said only in CA, but, Sioux Falls has it in The Hello Hi. 100%, the best around.

An honest group of bartenders! My husband and I came in to celebrate and we were pretty promptly…read moremet by a bartender who took our order. We had multiple other bartenders stop by and ask if we had ordered yet. Within 10 minutes, the original bartender came over and let us know about his mistake and gave us our first drinks with a discount. If I love anything, it's a service worker who can own up for their mistake! We made sure to order another beverage to leave a fabulous tip. The Hello Hi is a cute spot for cocktails and I hope to be back many times!

My hunting group went to Big Dummies bar for breakfast this morning. I know, I know, I thought it…read morewas a joke also when the person at the hotel sent us in that direction. Let me be clear.... THIS WAS NO JOKE AT ALL. The food was good and Reggie's service certainly didn't disappoint. My group is only in SD once per year but this place is gonna be a regular stop when we're here. Keep up the good work and we'll see you next year!

Guess they thought us old out of towners were Big Dummies! Tried to way over charge us. Added…read moreothers drinks to our tab. We weren't born yesterday. Good try! Yeah. We know how to leave a review too. Too bad dishonesty ruined a good time and our anniversary! We still left a tip to the jerk. Food was good for bar food

Fantastic experience. Came here for birthday cocktails with my husband and we were delighted by the…read morequality of the beverages and the endearingly sassy bartender.

Talk about a perfect place to minimize distractions and focus on enjoying a delicious cocktail or…read morethe company you are sharing it with. At the Carpenter Bar, the lights are low, there is minimal seating, and it's easy to just slow down, sip on your drink, and enjoy your evening. If you're looking for a Busch light or a vodka Red Bull, this probably isn't your scene, but if you appreciate the finer things and attention to detail with your spirits, definitely try to get a table or a seat at the bar here. I will definitely go back. This Three-Quarter Nelson cocktail is essentially a whiskey sour with a little amaretto softening the spirit and adding such a delicious nutty element to the drink.

It's boujie, chill, and colorful. There seems to be a decent number of younger folks (millennials)…read morethat go here. The drinks are really heavy handed (a decent amount of alcohol), and tasty. They were able to adjust my drink to suit my flavor palate as well (lol). It's got a really cozy atmosphere, and the staff is/are attentive and warm.

Great Holiday cocktails! Bartenders friendly! Loved all the windows - such a sun shiny day place!…read moreSuch a great place - we'll be back!

Awesome place!!! Pinball Machines, video games, snacks. Awesome Merch! Friendly staff. My wife…read moreliked the beers. Peanut butter porter was good. Did I mention Pacman!???

Ben's has the best beer! The staff is always friendly. Prices are fair. Pretzel is fantastic. Fun…read moreplace to play a few games or relax and listen to music. Also usually have a food truck if you want a meal.

My cousin and I stopped in while in the area, and we both felt that we had one of the best steak…read moredinners ever. Classic dive decor. Friendly staff. If I lived locally, I'd go every night. This was our grandfather's old haunt in the 20's.

Fun little dive bar with excellent service! Very friendly and off the beaten path. Not a huge place…read morebut perfect for what we were looking for!

Husband and I popped-in looking for a night cap. We're from South Sioux and was staying the night…read morein Sioux Falls. It was a Sunday evening, so we weren't looking for much. Just a place to hang out for an hour or so. I'd categorize it as a 'dive bar.' I enjoyed the decor. It's full of street signs, construction equipment, and alcohol advertising. Had 1 pool table, a couple slots, and dartboards. I noticed an outdoor patio/smoking area. Bar was only maybe, 8 people long? 10 if you squished. We hung out at a table; the bar was shoulder-to-shoulder full. Bartender came over and waited on us. That was nice. I expected to go to the counter. She was very kind, quick, and attentive. Never caught her name but loved her blue hair! I could tell the rest of the bar was full of regulars and we felt a little out of place. But, it's a tiny bar on a Sunday night. We almost witnessed a fight! And a patron had to be cut off and he somehow didn't fall as he was leaving. I pray he didn't drive. More than 1 person complimented my husband's beard. Was a tad bit awkward. LoL He used the bathrooms and he said it was fine. Prices were good. I noticed they had a lot of specials and happy hours. Didn't love it. Didn't hate it. Gave it 3 stars because I wasn't disappointed nor was I blown away. Neutral rating for a neutral experience. Beware of pot holes in the parking lot.

The Garage bar is now open. Used to be the Waterhole in Sioux Falls. The bar has a new owner and…read morehas been remodeled. Stop down and check it out. Great atmosphere, beer, and pizza.

My first time at The Garage Bar. It's a neighborhood dive bar on the north side of town that has…read morefive dart boards, an AC/DC pinball machine, golden tee golf games, an electronic jukebox box and a pool table. This is a beer only bar that also has a limited pizza menu. The service was okay with a hometown vibe. If you live close by you might give it 4 stars. But I don't close by.

Best bar in Vermillion. Kyle makes the BEST Bloody Mary in SD. Lots of history, great drinks and…read moregreat atmosphere!

Carey's is the flagship bar in Vermillion. It has the most tradition, best bartenders, and widest…read moreselection of beer. Everyone is welcome at Carey's. Their Bloody Mary was named the best in the state by Absolút Vodka. Ask for it extra spicy if you like a good kick. Bartenders know obscure shots and drinks so nothing is off the menu. Named in the Top 100 College Bars for Bros by BroBible, momentos of USD's past are displayed behind the bar. The booths are small, but every seat tells a story as students have carved their initials into the wood. The outdoor patio is spacious and a great place to hang out when it's warm. They do not serve food and take cash only (there is an ATM inside). However, you are allowed to bring food from other restaurants inside to eat. You can also purchase a mix-and-match six pack to-go. No stop in Vermillion is complete without a drink at Carey's.

We are foodies and extremely picky. We read the reviews and they were very good. Reading that they…read moreuse tallow to fry in was amazing for a lil place. We were a little leery and skeptical but ended up believing absolutely satisfied and happy. We will definitely be back. The fish and chips was yummy, even the tartar sauce was great. The service was great from the bar. My husband had the wings and they were great, our adult children had their famous sloppy Joe and loved it, and without the menu right in front of me I think it was called like the Italian pork sandwich which had so many layers it was amazing. You can witness them coming out to put the fresh beer on tap into a frying pan where they are cooking the delicious pork and scrumptious herbs in a sauté. Excellent!!! The fries were fresh and hot and delicious being fried in an expensive and healthier oil. Our adult daughter is extremely picky and she just saved every bite and enjoyed it just like the rest of us that are extremely picky. This isn't just everyday food it's cooked from scratch, hand dipped fish, Quality ingredients and put together with thoughtfulness and deliciousness. We definitely will be back! The ambience was fun being in a bar where there was locals having a good time. A 50th birthday party in a band along with a party bus stopping in with a group of people everyone was happy and it was a wonderful evening. The manager and the other bartender just made the end of the evening a wonderful night. Thank you to THE BAR! Keep up the great work & amazing food.

From the owner: Sioux Falls friendliest dive bar. Serving pizza, pulled pork, brats, and other appetizers…read more Arguably, the coldest beers in town along with a full bar and casino. Come check out the east sides best kept secret!