Have been enjoying Fernson beers for a while now and finally had time to stop in. Very nice space…read morefor drinks, we have yet to try the food yet. It's consistently popular with other patrons. Service certainly depends on how busy it is, but you can be certain to interact with a friendly face.

Stopped by their downtown location and had a great time. The beers were great, dog friendly patio,…read moregood service and yummy smash Patties! My only complaint would be the tables on the patio were kinda dirty so we had to do some wiping down ourselves but other than that, it's a cool place!

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.

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

We got there at 4:45pm on a Thursday night. Outdoor seating was already full so we chose to go…read moreinside. At this time the sign said to seat yourself so we found a comfortable booth. Our server was very friendly and attentive and gave great service. We had green bean fries as an appetizer. They were excellent. We ordered their Monk's Classic Double burger which was very juicy and amazing. I would definitely order this again. We also had the Alther pizza which was excellent too. The wait time for our food was pretty quick. This place has a fun atmosphere but not too loud. They have 50 beers on tap and you can just order by the number. I'm a dark beer lover so I ordered two different dark beers. The best one was the Drekker Smooth or Die Milk stout with peanut butter and chocolate flavors. It was so good that my wife ordered it for her second drink. They are willing to give you a sample if you aren't sure what to order. This place came highly recommended by our friends and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be going back.

They had a twist on modern pizzas, we weren't too sure what to expect with our mashed potato pizza,…read morebut we were pleasantly surprised.

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.

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.

Omg the pizza is so good I got the city slicker. I love the bartender! It's a good placeread more

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.

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 ambiance , good drinks and service, what more do you want just stop in.read more

I always have a great time. Bartenders make you feel like family. Oh... the beer selection is…read moreamazing they have trending beers lots of craft beers.... The liquor selection is outstanding for such a little town too... They have homemade flatbreads that are amazing.

Service was good as was the company. For a dive bar it was fun except for the drunk guy who…read moreshould've been cut off long ago wouldn't stop bothering my group.

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

Service was good, and our server was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up…read moreto the recommendation. I ordered the walleye, and it was very average--nothing memorable or worth the price. It felt like a run-of-the-mill dish that I could get at many other restaurants. The first thing we noticed when we walked in was a strong sewer/trap smell near the entrance, which wasn't the best first impression. While the odor didn't seem to carry throughout the entire restaurant, it was noticeable enough to stand out. The tap beer was also served much warmer than expected, which was disappointing for a steakhouse of this caliber. Overall, the service was the highlight of the evening, but the food, warm beer, and less-than-ideal first impression left us underwhelmed and feeling that the experience didn't justify the price.