We were a family of 6 in town for a little league tournament and just a little over-an hour to grab…read morea bite to eat before the next game. Left the one establishment we were familiar with because we felt unwelcome and popped in this place hoping for better luck. Joe and his small crew hustled to get orders in for several tables of families just like ours. It was excellent service with welcome smiles! The food was great and the attention to everyone's needs was superior! I'd call this a sports bar with a bright atmosphere. Definitely family friendly! Plenty of menu choices and what looked like a well stocked bar. This is a newer establishment in town where there used to be coffee shop. I think The Combine will serve the lovely town of Garretson well and help make out of towners feel welcome and relieved to have such a nice place to eat without having to leave town. They were not on Yelp - but now they are with my recommendation and a family's seal of approval. We were fed and out of there with time to spare before the next game! Thanks for turning our frowns upside down!

I can't believe I've never been here before. My girlfriend…read moreand I went last night, and everything was excellent. My (rare) ribeye was the 2nd best steak I ever had in my life. Her baked potato, my "Tin Taters", our Texas toast, my tortilla soup, her carrot cake, my cheesecake w/strawberries...all of it was simply magnificent. Good service, nice place to dine. Good, semi-local beers on tap. We will definitely be back!

This WAS our go-to steakhouse in the Sioux Falls area…read more And yes, I emphasize "was" sadly. Located about thirty minutes north of Sioux Falls in the small farming community of Flandreau, this little steakhouse became one of those hidden gems my husband and I found ourselves returning to whenever we had a serious craving for a good steak without dealing with the more corporate chain atmosphere back in the city. Unfortunately, the owner sold the restaurant earlier this year, and as of now no new buyer has reopened it. Which honestly makes me sad. There was something wonderfully unpretentious about this place. It was tucked quietly into a residential part of town near the local athletic fields and open farmland that stretch out with that classic small-town South Dakota feeling. You wouldn't necessarily expect one of the state's better steak experiences to be sitting there so modestly among homes and fields. But somehow, that made it feel even more authentic. The service was always warm, friendly, and deeply local in the best possible way. You never felt rushed or treated like just another table. It had that comfortable small-town hospitality where people genuinely seemed happy you came. And the steaks? Consistently very good. Were they the greatest steaks we've ever had in our lives? No. But they were reliably well-prepared, flavorful, satisfying, and honestly far better than many of the larger steak chains around Sioux Falls. The kitchen understood proper preparation and seasoning without overcomplicating things. There is a reason this place developed such a strong reputation over the years. The restaurant earned statewide recognition and frequently appeared in discussions of South Dakota's best steakhouses, drawing people from well beyond Flandreau itself. Including us. We happily made the drive many times because we knew we were likely going to leave happy. I truly hope someone eventually reopens the place and preserves what made it special. Small-town restaurants with genuine character, loyal followings, and heartfelt hospitality are becoming harder and harder to find.

Bar food done right. Less fancy and more like old school childhood memory food, just better. All…read moreserved with delightfully friendly service and ice cold beer. We liked it here immediately and ended up staying longer than we'd planned because it felt just right. Check it out if you're in town.

Yelp says Lakes Bar & Grill is open 11am to 9pm, so we drive all the way up from Sioux Falls only…read moreto find out they are closed!!! A sign on the building says they are open Wednesday through Saturday during the winter! Somebody needs to update Yelp!!! I'm angry about this!!

The Palisades Kitchen is located in Palisades Oil, a gas station near Palisades Park. Typical diner…read morefare in a gas station setting. Wonderful place to snag a bite to eat after some camping!

Don't let the outside exterior of this garbage dump fool you. This place is awful. From it's food…read moretaken straight from the far depths of a grimy grease bucket to the disgusting people who own the place who are seemingly born from the same material. The food is gross, the place is unclean, and, a majority of the time, almost all of their appliances aren't even working. (example: cappuccino machine, soda machine, and unstocked goods). You can even see a few broken tiles around the floor. The one and only reason to ever visit this place is if you really really really need to pee or you're a local looking to satisfy your alcohol addiction. STAY AWAY.

Really nice. Good hot food. Made to order & fresh. Quickly cooked & brought to our booth. Good…read morevariety of fast food drive in types of food. Burgers, chicken, fish, shrimp, ice cream, salads. Small lobby with drive in bays. Like you'd expect from an authentic drive in

Absolute best thing to eat after a long weekend camping trip. After eavesdropping on a local tour…read moreguide on the best local restaurants to visit and researching online, Jj's Diner has been mentioned multiple times. To refuel both my energy and hunger level, the double cheeseburger was very enticing (no regrets have been made). The buns were nice and soft. Patties were juicy and seared nicely with the ideal crust, and the gooey cheddar cheese was possibly the best thing about this burger. Fries were also good and salted pretty nice.. could use a bit more crunch to it. Malt melted a bit too fast in the heat but nevertheless, the chocolate flavored dessert was delicious. Good to note that I had also tried my friend's cheese curds, I believe, and they were uniquely delicious with the seasoning, flavorfully on par with the cheeseburger. Be sure to try them out.

Fun small town bar/restaurant with an impressive menu. Conveniently located just down the road from…read moreSplit Rock Creek State Park. Not much signage though if it hadn't been for us being in exploring mode it would have easily been missed. Super inviting owner/staff and we were very impressed of how clean and spacious the building was. We were in between meals at the campground so just wanted to stop by for a brew and appetizer. Owner explained the beers and how he keeps the tap list full of mostly local beers and it was a delicious mix of beers. After browsing the appetizers we decided on the Parma fries and they were a hit especially after he explained the fries are hand cut fresh! Overall it was a great experience what you would expect from a small town business that cares about interacting with its customers and leaving a good impression.

Always a great time with delicious food and outstanding staff. It's so hard to decide what to…read moreorder, so my boyfriend and I usually split our meals.

I heard about this place on FB, and the menu sounded very good, a variety I didn't expect from such…read morea small town. i liked that their daily special changes weekly. So I decided to give it a try when I was visiting from CA. I was hungry for chicken fried steak which I don't see often where I live. They did not disappoint! My order also came with a nice side salad. If that was not enough, they surprised me with a free dessert! Who does that???? I was too full at this point so I took it home and ate it later...mmmmmm, yum! I told the owner that, next time I am in town, I am going to try their Indian taco! (Sorry, no photo, I demolished it in a hurry!)

Cutest little cozy cafe with all the best breakfast selections. Daily lunch specials. Staff is so…read morekind and food has been 100% on every visit. Yes, it's true, it's cash/check only but raid your piggy bank, it's worth it.

This place was amazing! Great food, great vibes! Honestly some of the best wings and ribs I have…read morehad and the smoked meat pizza was a specialty! Bought a bottle of the golden bar b que sauce to go ! We will definitely be back!

From the owner: One of the best BBQ restaurants in South Dakota. The best ribs in South Dakota, great burgers,…read morewings & lamb chislic

Food is great. This is definitely a high quality self treat to dine here. This isn't apple bees so…read morebe prepared to spend at least 100 bucks a person and well worth the cost!

We had a very good dinner here at Ruthies. It was nice to eat at a steak place away from the casino…read morechaos. Whule it presents itself as a high end establishment it certainly is not on the Mortons, Maestros, Ruths Chris level. BUT also cheaper! Clean inside, good service and good cocktails.