Nice local restaurant. I was staying at a hotel near the airport, and I wanted a nice meal. Very…read morenice local restaurant that is clearly popular. I sat at the bar so I could watch football. I had the Walleye, and it was perfect. Nice staff. Only odd thing - They were out of butter for bread. I recommend this place.

Minerva's is one of those long-standing DTSF institutions that locals speak about with a certain…read morelevel of affection and pride. Having been part of downtown Sioux Falls since 1977, it carries the kind of history and familiarity that newer restaurants simply cannot manufacture overnight. My husband and I have slowly been working our way through many of the better-known downtown restaurants -- places like Minerva's, Mirabella Ristorante, Chef Lance's, and several others -- as part of our ongoing effort to really experience the local dining culture here in Sioux Falls. We have not completed our unofficial culinary checklist quite yet, but Minerva's was certainly an important stop along the way. As I have mentioned in previous reviews, my husband and I have a longstanding tradition whenever we celebrate special occasions together: We order French onion soup. It started years ago during one of our earliest dates and somehow became one of our little anniversary traditions over the decades. This particular version was actually quite good. Rich, savory, comforting, and full of deep onion flavor. Personally, I would have loved an even more generous layer of bubbling cheese and a little extra crostini on top, but otherwise it was genuinely delicious and very satisfying. The salads were also noticeably fresh and crisp, which we appreciated. One thing Minerva's does exceptionally well is presentation. The plating throughout the meal was elegant, polished, and thoughtfully done without feeling overly pretentious. For dinner, I ordered the sirloin alongside a baked potato, while my husband chose the ribeye with one of his favorite vegetables: asparagus. Thankfully, they prepared the asparagus beautifully. Not overcooked into limp surrender as happens far too often elsewhere, but still slightly crisp with excellent texture and freshness. The wild rice was another standout for us. Wonderfully balanced in texture -- neither dry nor overly firm -- and full of comforting earthy flavor that paired nicely with the steaks. And then came dessert. We ordered the ice cream cake finished with warm chocolate sauce poured over the top tableside, and honestly it was a wonderful ending to the evening. The rich velvety chocolate slowly melting into the creamy layers of the dessert was absolutely decadent and delicious. Now, the only reason this review is not quite a full five-star experience for us comes down primarily to the service that evening. The restaurant was very busy, which we completely understand, but throughout the dinner our drinks frequently sat empty for fairly long stretches, and at times it was genuinely difficult to flag down someone for assistance. Nothing disastrous occurred, but the pacing and attentiveness simply did not quite match the otherwise elevated atmosphere and quality of the food. Still, we genuinely enjoyed our evening here and absolutely understand why Minerva's remains one of downtown Sioux Falls' most enduring dining landmarks. It feels like one of those restaurants that generations of locals continue returning to for celebrations, date nights, family dinners, and special occasions, and after our visit, it was easy to see why.

Inside the hotel there is a vault and inside the vault is this cute cocktail bar with food…read more The drinks were delicious! I had the frosted core. The food was also great. Definitely recommend the Korean fried cauliflower, pub chips, and pork carnitas tacos. They are big enough to share and were shared amongst 4 people.

Vibe: Overnight stay at Hotel on Phillips Order: Steak &…read moreFrittas, X-press-o martini, Prosecco, Chocolate Cake Food Quality: Good Taste: Very Good Service: Excellent Price: Acceptable for Friday Night Out Atmosphere: Top Tier If you're staying on property, perfect place for dinner night of arrival. If you're in the area, perfect place for drinks on the weekend. Wait Staff is superb!!

A coworker and I decided to have lunch here today since we were staying at the hotel and I'm so…read moreglad I did. We both loved our food & our great customer service from Brandie- she was awesome!!!! The food was seasoned well and great portions. They also have a full service bar. This place is a vibe, trust- you won't be disappointed!

Decent little bar, just got wings for appetizer. Had a free drink coupon and a $5 off coupon for a…read moredrink. I enjoyed 2 of my wings and on my third I pulled a hair out of it. I'm freaking done after that, I don't care who's hair it is, I can't continue to eat. Overall consensus is that there are way too many bars and food places to eat within walking distance. I recommend trying something outside of the hotel bar.

Fancy restaurant tucked in a building called the Apex. We got here on a Saturday around opening…read moretime and was promptly seated. This wasn't a dinner plan, but came here for appetizers and specifically their chislic. The chislic is a staple of South Dakota and is breaded meat chunks that is deep fried. This place had beef version to try. Overall, the service and food were solid at this restaurant. The chislic is a nice to try, but nothing too exciting.

Started off with Cracklins Appetizer.... Hot, Crunchy, Fried Pork skins with two dippers. Really…read moregood flavor and hit the spot Treated with a Raspberry Sorbet Champagne pallet cleanser. Surprise it was a bonus Dinner was really good too. Scallops, cooked perfectly, were served a top asparagus and paired with herb & prosciutto crepes and a butter sauce. The Ribeye steak with roasted Sweet Potatoes was also really good. Maybe a little over roasted on the taters but we also got the Pork Belly Baby Potatoes. Dang these little gems were the Bomb! Hot roasted Taters with flavor bombs of Pork Belly Nuggets Finished off with another Old 43 and a NY Style Cheesecake drizzled with caramel sauce. Life is short so while you are here make sure you lick the plate!

Excellent ambiance, service, and food. I had the pork bowl and it was delicious. Thank you making…read moremy bully happy.

Great tacos and a very cool interior design. Service was helpful and just a cool vibe.read more

Wow! Always looking for amazing Irish pubs and this one doesn't disappoint! In town for Buisness…read moreand unfortunately it was cold and rainy and couldn't enjoy the atmosphere like it appeared to have when it's warmer outside. That being said the food was great and the staff went the extra mile. No complaints and when I'm back in town I'll be back.

Good food, great service, and killer atmosphere. Never had a bad experience here. The bangers and…read moremash are amazing, and so is their burgers.

Absolutely wonderful food! Great place for date night! Very classy feel. Appetizers were on point…read more Steaks were mouthwatering. Dessert was delicious! Drinks were perfect. We highly recommend

Everything about our visit was subpar at best. A waitress was way too busy. Water did not get…read morerefilled. Steaks were not done appropriately. My nephew did not get his steak until after everybody else was done eating and the list just goes on and on and not one single apology. It was terrible. And needless to say, I will not recommend nor will I ever go back here. This is my second visit there and that was two too many. The steak was gray in color. It was a $70 steak and it looked like something from bonanza. And the filet I got had about a fourth of an inch of gray overdone on one side and then it was medium, not medium rare and I definitely needed a steak knife. So bottom line I would not recommend.

Stopped in with friends for drinks and appetizers. The nachos were great and the tater kegs were…read morereally good too. Drinks were just OK. Unfortunately, the service wasn't the best. Our server was often chatting with friends or on her phone, and I ended up having to walk to the bar to order drinks and again to get the check. Food was solid, but service needs improvement.

The food here is excellent. The salad was made with fresh ingredients and dressing was awesome. The…read moreChicken Queso was very messy to eat but well worth the 3 napkins to get it finished. The service was great. Our server was attentive, and you can tell he enjoys what he doing. This is awesome to see in this day and age. The atmosphere has a good elevated bar feel. We will be back!!!

First time dining here, hidden gem! Service = excellent,…read morewaiter had a great personality, and was helpful with wine and entree selections Food = excellent!!! I had the skirt steak and sides, cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The potato dish was fantastic and a very nice salad. My wife had a chicken dish which she loved. Definitely will be returning

Tarquin Argentinian Restaurant was such a great experience from start to finish. The service was…read moreamazing, and our server was incredibly friendly and patient while explaining the menu and helping us choose. His recommendations were spot on. One of the biggest highlights of the night was the live singer who performs a few times throughout the evening. It added so much to the experience and made the whole atmosphere feel special. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has such a warm, inviting vibe. Something I really appreciated is that they truly take their time with your order because everything is made fresh to order. This is definitely not a quick "in and out" kind of place, and that's exactly what I loved about it. It's meant for slowing down, enjoying the company you're with, and soaking in the experience. The food was incredible. The empanadas were packed with flavor (we didn't even get a picture because they disappeared so fast), and the meat was cooked perfectly and tasted amazing. They also have a great wine list, which was the perfect finishing touch. Overall, it was an awesome evening and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful experience dining here. Our waitress was so pleasant and she did a great job…read moreserving us. They have an excellent menu to choose from. The jambalaya is by far the best in town. Great drink selection as well. We love the atmosphere and will recommend Grille 26 to our friends. My wife had the quesadilla meal and said it was very good too. We also split a Caesar side salad. Great flavor!

I made a reservation online a little over three hours before we wanted to dine. My requests were 4…read moreadults and 1 high chair and preferably somewhere quiet as we had elderly guests who can't hear well. We arrived for our reservation and were seated at a table that wouldn't allow a high chair by restaurant rules. We were moved to a much smaller table that couldn't accommodate the 5 of us. The table was also located directly under a very loud speaker and a television. When asked if this table was ok, we stated our concerns that the table was very small and that our family couldn't hear each other due to the speaker. The hostess said it was all they could do. We decided to give it a chance as it was our first time here. My husband ordered the pulled pork sandwich and I ordered the chicken honey almond penne. Husband says the pulled pork itself was good but the onion rings inside the sandwich were stale making the sandwich feel past expiration. My penne was completely over cooked to the point where the chicken was more of a jerky consistency and the pasta was disintegrating if you tried to use your fork to collect it. Our other guests enjoyed the steak stating it was ok. From the start with our requests for accommodation being ignored to finish with possibly the worst dishes I've ever overpaid for, this experience was one I never would wish on anybody.