Super chill staff! The atmosphere was amazing. Quiet, low lit, cozy. WIDE selection of drinks…read more Genuinely one of the top 3 burgers I've had in my entire life. Coming from someone who looked far and wide for the best burger in Sioux Falls. It was brilliant. You know I'm tellin the truth cuz the fries were great, however, maybe just a little more salt would make them even better. Great experience for a great price

I brought my parents for their first visit, and they absolutely loved their burgers! Tap house 41…read moreis known for their duck fat fries, but I'm partial to their whiskey onion rings. We were glad we got there early, as we got the last booth, and it started filling up quickly. Our server was quick to bring drinks and we didn't have to wait long for the food. I look forward to my next visit.

JL Beers was so delicious! It was recommended to me by a long time local! Small divey place nothing…read morefancy about it but with about 30 beers on tap and cooked to order burgers and fries! Chicken sandwiches are also available. I got a burger with cheese, onions, and special sauce, a big order of sea salt fries (choose your seasoning) and 2 craft beers for $24!! The bar has about 20 seats and there's several tables for table service. Not great for a big party, but perfect for a quick, but hot delicious lunch or dinner! The bartenders were attentive and kind and I will definitely be back! I'm sad I didn't get to try the root beer float with on tap root beer for less than $5! I'll just have to go back!

One Sunday afternoon my husband and I found ourselves wandering around DTSF -- which, for…read morenon-locals, is the commonly used shorthand for Downtown Sioux Falls -- looking for a good burger place. And somehow we stumbled right into JL Beers. Or perhaps more accurately, the scent of burgers guided us there like a pair of hungry travelers following a greasy North Star. Either way, what a fantastic little find this turned out to be. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and properly satisfying in the way a good burger should be. Not overcomplicated. Not trying too hard. Just well-prepared comfort food done right. The fries were excellent too -- crisp, well-seasoned, and dangerously easy to keep eating long after I was already full. The service also impressed me quite a bit. Even on a busy Sunday afternoon, the staff remained attentive, friendly, and efficient without making us feel rushed. One unexpectedly fun part of the visit was trying non-alcoholic beer options for the first time. My husband and I are not really drinkers, so this was a little adventure for us. The sparkling hop water was surprisingly refreshing and delightful, while the Athletic non-alcoholic beer leaned a little more bitter than my personal preference. Still, I appreciated finally getting to try some of the newer NA options people have been talking about lately. And honestly, this place wound up becoming one of our gateway restaurants into exploring more of DTSF afterward. We have returned several times since, usually combining it with walks around downtown and trying other local spots nearby. Now, of course, every local already knows the true final boss battle of downtown Sioux Falls: Parking. At some point you simply accept that you are either going to circle the block repeatedly like a confused migrating bird or surrender gracefully and use one of the nearby parking garages. Which honestly is not the end of the world. The walk is good for us. At least until winter arrives and the sidewalks become an Olympic slipping event sponsored by snow, ice, and regret.

Food excellent. Had the curry cauliflower sandwich and cherry homemade ice cream. The service was…read morevery good and liked the atmosphere. Would stop again if in area.

Service - They obviously forgot about my order, it took almost 30 minutes to get the most common…read moreitem they have. Other people ordered after me, sat and were served before me. There was no apology or attempt to make it right. Food - The food was ok. The Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich had coleslaw on it that had too strong of a vinegar flavor. The sandwich was pretty small and there were only a handful of chips that came with it. Not very filling.

We've been to Backyard Brew a couple of times. Staff is very helpful. The help yourself and pour by…read morethe ounce tap wall is a convenient way to try a good number of beers and they had beers from one of our favorite Des Moines breweries, which was great. We had a pizza in our second visit. It was good, but didn't wow either of us. Definitely a good place to hang out with pleasant atmosphere.

This place is a new take on the old sports bar…read more The sports bars I have been to have been a narrow assortment of appetizers and a few entres with a good selection of drinks to pair the food. To that point, this place is much the same. Where it gets better(in my opinion) is the wall of pour your own beer, cider or wine. They give you a RFID wrist band and you scan in on whatever drink you want, then pour as much or as little as you like. Everything is by the ounce, so you can try everything or stick with your selection favorites. Enjoy your fill of their rotating selection of local and not so local brew. The wait staff is great. Friendly and prompt. All in all, we were surprised with how well this place works. Can't wait to come back again.

While I was a huge fan of the previous occupant (Obscure), this is wonderful addition to the east…read moreside. They've done a fantastic job with the space. The food is amazing, as is the beer. Even during their first soft open, I really didn't notice a hiccup. The kids also enjoyed their food options!

Hundreds of Hops Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 4, 2 of 5 for South Dakota…read more I'd go closer to 4.5 here, but it isn't an option. Somehow, we find ourselves forgetting what we thought about Severance Brewing until the next time we walk in. That's crazy to me because it's definitely my top pick for the Sioux Falls stops. There is plenty of natural light. The music is good. The ambiance clean & fresh without feeling sterile/ generic or uninviting. The staff know their products & the selections are solid. The cheeky brew based on the 1 star review shows the playful side, despite the pettiness. Perhaps, that's the key to seeing Severance into my memory. Of course, we purchased cooler beers this time... soon to be couch beers or camping beers.

5/5!!! Had a great quick drink out on the patio at Severance. I haven't been here in a few years (I…read morelive out of town) and it was just as good the second time around. I am gluten free and I'm so grateful they have GF options. I hope they aren't ran by the same line as gluten options but I didn't have a reaction. The service was great, had a little mix up with getting overcharged but he noticed and fixed it right away. We got to sit outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and heard music from the Levitt. Perfect time!

Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 6 - 4 of 5 for South Dakota…read more New since last visit, now serving pizza (didn't try it so can't say much more than they have it available) Some of the friendliest & most energetic staff I've encountered in my beer travels. They truly bounce around, interacting with everyone and are on top of service - not only when your glass is running low... they pop by & discuss what you're drinking. They take your feedback & make suggestions from there on what else you may like or might prefer based on the discussion, which is pretty awesome. We did a total of 3 here & thought all 3 were good. It's definitely a place we'd go back to!

I think I had one of the best sour beers in Sioux Falls! Was in the area and came here to visit for…read morethe first time, super glad I stopped! I had the sour and it was incredible! My partner had the two IPAs and he really enjoyed them as well. We went in on a quiet part of the day so we got to enjoy our company and talk with our amazing bartender. Can't wait to come back to Sioux Falls and try some more!

Just visited this place a couple nights ago. I enjoyed it very much. It was definitely roomier than…read morethe barcade I typically go to back home. Plenty of games and good variety. I was glad they had at least one cider on tap, but would have been happier with more ciders or cocktails to choose from. Definitely check this place out, but you eat have to eat/ drink somewhere else first.

Great atmosphere, fun place and in the heart of Sioux Falls downtown, which is perfect to stop by…read moreas a place to hang or just to play for a bit.