Samantha and Jaxson took great care of me all night. Attentive, friendly, the kind of service that makes you want to stay a while. And I did. Started with a few glasses of wine and a beer, all on point. Then came the food. The mussels were really original. They came in an Italian sausage sauce, thicker than your typical white wine broth, unlike anything I've ever had with mussels before. A little salty, but the mussels themselves were good quality and it came with bread for dipping. For the main, I had the rigatoni with chicken, which had a somewhat similar sauce with great flavors. Both dishes showed some real creativity in the kitchen. But what really sets R Wine Bar & Kitchen apart is the environment. This place has a vibe. I ended up meeting some cool people traveling through from Tennessee and had some of the best conversations I've had at a bar. Really friendly people all around. That kind of atmosphere can't be manufactured. The Verdict: R Wine Bar & Kitchen is the real deal. Great food, great wine, great service from Samantha and Jaxson, and an environment that turns strangers into friends. If you're in Sioux Falls, try it out. Five stars, absolutely worth it. read more

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My first time visiting our wine bar and kitchen. You know it's good food when you walk in the door in the open air kitchen staff looks your way and nods. I knew right then I was in for a good meal, but I had no idea that I was going to be eating a piece of steak that was like butter in my mouth amazing flavor. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly not too much Gorgonzola just the right amount of black pepper, cream and butter I give it a "10" our server Addie was top-tier. She recommended delicious wine pairings with everything we ordered. The prep on the muscles was like nothing I've ever tried, but it was really spicy and delicious. I will definitely be back. The atmosphere was lively. A musician was playing the guitar and played my favorite Alicia Keys song. came over and talked to us. She was lovely introduced herself. A very friendly place to spend a Saturday night with friends. read more

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I've been here a couple of times and both times, everything was perfection. The menu had great choices and everything we've ordered was excellent. There's a good wine list. The service is top notch. The environment is beautiful and there has been some chill, live music playing each time we've been. This will always be a top choice when we are in town. read more

Delicious food, fast and excellent service. I will go back any time that I am in the area.

Absolutely fantastic food! Great atmosphere. Everything was amazing. Cannot recommend enough!

R wine bar was absolutely fantastic! This is our second time going and it was the same great experience as the first time! I love how the servers are knowledgeable about their wine so they give really good recommendation. The pasta was amazing as usual which always hits the spot. I didn't picture it because I ate it right away but the chocolate torte is literally the best thing at this restaurant. I love it so much and I get it every single time I come! I love the atmosphere as it is very elegant and charming. Highly recommend! 4.3 stars! read more

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Fantastic food! We had the ricotta cheese and crostinis and bread and pesto for starters. For the main entree we had the honey pepper steak and champagne chicken. Both phenomenal! Server (didn't remember her name but had cute pinkish hair) was super!! Awesome ambiance! Great wine! We'll be back!!! read more

I had my birthday at R Wine Bar a few years ago and have been hooked ever since! Anytime I have friends visiting, this is one of my go-to spot for a reservation. They always have live music, which adds to the fantastic atmosphere. The wine list is out of this world, and the food is really good. It's not a huge place, but it's always full of energy. You'll leave happy, full, and already planning your next visit! read more

What a wonderful restaurant! The revived stone structure and contrasting modern touches inside really give this building such a wonderful feel. The open kitchen allows you to peek at all the culinary action. We received a wonderful reception, exceptional service, and fantastic food options. The menu offers create pairing suggestions making it easy for even a novice wine drinker to have an exceptionally enjoyable dining experience without breaking the bank. Access to the restaurant is easy, with plenty of parking in the area and right in the downtown area allows for you to walk off the wonderful meal you guaranteed to receive at this restaurant. A must for anyone looking for a special night out for an outstanding meal. read more

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This spot has so much to offer! The food is amazing and there are so many wine options. They also have a few local beers on draft. I was super satisfied with everything I had. The peach cobbler creme brûlée was just the cherry on top of my delicious meal. I hope I get to visit again next time I'm in the area. read more

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This place is the epitome of what a restaurant does to keep customers on as repeat customers. We had stopped at a brewery before dinner and had 6 pack of cans and a bag of bottles and were greeted warmly and led to a table up by the music act of the evening(only knock on this place was we were right by the act so it was a little loud). After being seated we were again warmly greeted by our server who was fast and attentive. After placing our drink orders(wine) she returned with my wife's glass of wine and said they couldn't find the bottle I ordered a glass of(no big deal) I ordered something else and she returned with my glass and asked if I would like the bottle as I got the last glass(thinking nothing of it I said yes). She returned with largest bottle of wine I've ever seen. We got a fun picture to share. On to the food we ordered the arancini cakes and were disappointed when the waitress returned and said the chef took it off the menu so instead we ordered the scallop crostini. While waiting on our food and enjoying the wine and music the head chef came over and explained why they took the arancini cakes off the menu. They make the breading ahead of time and bread the cakes fresh. They had gotten complaints the cakes were salty, the chef tasted the breading and agreed. The salt had settled to the bottom, as the day progressed the breading had gotten salty. Then another small disappointment the scallop crostini came out with our meal instead of before. On to the entrees, my wife ordered the pasta alla papalina with scallops and I ordered the blackened salmon. The entrees were great al dente on the pasta with a perfect sear on the buttery scallops and luscious sauce while my salmon was perfection, a great crust with a deftly seasoned crust accompanied by the perfect pillows of nicely pan fried gnocchi. We ended our meal with the perfect complement to the meal crème brûlée it was delicious and rich, yet light and delicate. We got our bill and my wife's first glass of wine was comped as it came up in conversation with our waitress we were celebrating my wife's birthday and our appetizer was comped as well due to it not being what we wanted and it came out with the meal instead of before it. This is how a restaurant keeps customers coming back again and again. We live in Mankato and we will be back because they care about putting quality food out and taking care of their customers! read more

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Great ambiance! The sous vide steak was great--- the shrimp scampi was watery - do not order it read more

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We were excited to try a new place since we typically stay by empire mall when we are in town and not downtown. There was plenty of street parking so we nabbed a spot and walked over to R Bar. We did call ahead and made a reservation and confirmed to be on the patio. When we got there, the host told us he couldn't make the patio happen so we agree to a table inside. Shortly after, he came back and said a table freed up so we were able to move outside. It was actually nice for a second to see the food prep so it helped us decide what we wanted to get. When we got outside, there was a jazz band setting up. We ordered bread and pesto to start. We then got the Pomodora pasta with meatballs and the Farfalle al limone to split. Our food came out pretty quickly. I'd say it was just okay. The pasta sauce tasted like it was a jar sauce. Meatballs were really tasty. The sauce on the Farfalle was delicious and creamy but the chicken tasted dry and perhaps a prepackaged kind. The band was also terrible. The servers and host was so lovely though. The service is great but If you aren't here to enjoy the extensive wine menu - the food isn't going to blow your socks off. read more

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Great food. Great service. And fantastic wine! Pesto was off the hook. Bruschetta was delicious. Highly recommend this Chilean red blend... Wow! read more

R Wine Bar & Kitchen - Chilean red blend! - Wine Bars Near Me - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

First time here and not the last! Excellent food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. I gave it 4 stars due to the noise level and lack of attention on drinks. But our server was nice and friendly, I just wanted a second glass of wine with my dinner. The live band it makes it difficult to have a conversation. We were seated in the front, so maybe if you are seated farther away from the band it wouldn't be so bad? The music was fine, but just too loud to have a conversation. I had a ceasar salad to start and the lettuce was crisp and fresh. Very nice. Dinner I had the pasta al limone - farfalle noodles tossed with fresh lemon cream sauce with pecorino romano and parmesan. I added shrimp to the dish for additional money. I really liked the lemon cream sauce. It wasn't over bearing just a nice hint of lemon, very nice. Dessert was a delicious cheesecake!! Im not a big cheesecake person but this was a fantastic tasting cheesecake. I could order this cheesecake, caramello cheesecake, every time I come here. Please keep it on the menu permanently!! The carmello cheesecake is a house made vanilla cheesecake served with caramel and shaved dark chocalate. DONT MISS OUT ON THIS CHEESECAKE. The limonetta cake was very good too. Its a layered vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and lemon curd. This was a good choice as well. Both went good with my espresso to finish off the meal. I will return to try this restaurant again, and just sit farther away from the band. read more

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Struggled on what score for my review. We didn't have a reservation and it was a busy Monday night. They sat us right away at the high top table. Bread and Pesto was great. The Cesar salad was very rich and a little on the salty side. The charcuterie was a bit of strange arrangement for me. We got skittles instead of some almonds. No mustard and no honey or jellied fruit. Service was a bit underwhelming as well. I mean they are nice and helpful just not on top of their game. Also I noticed the kitchen sending out plates that backed up waiting for runners to the table. One chef called out for service a few times. Like I said not top of their game. read more

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Wow, my dinner was perfection. I had the small caprese salad (which also be a great appetizer). The flavors were great and the balsamic to drizzle was excellent. My entree was the pasta limone with chicken. It was the perfect amount of creamy lemon goodness. Tart without being too tart, creamy without being cloying. Efficient friendly waitress. I usually eat at Crave at the hotel because it's simple, knowing how good this is and still so close will have me coming back here. read more

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Not recommended for the price range. My husband and I ordered bruschetta, capers salad, and braised beef & mushrooms. The bruschetta topping used a dark vinaigrette for the tomato, and the bread tasted like it had been thawed from the grocery store. The braised beef wasn't warm enough and was quite gummy. The mozzarella in the capers salad was very dry, and the added shrimp were overcooked. The wine list was not user-friendly, as it was organized by region rather than by red and white. However, the dining environment was nice, with live music. read more

I was staying across the street at the Hilton Garden Inn while visiting for a wedding. Looking for a glass or two of wine and a bite to eat, I strolled in on a late Thursday evening. WOW, this place is exceptional. Definitely not what I was expecting to find in Downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota! The wine selection was excellent for not a huge city (being a resident of one of the top 5 US population centers). They also had a great beer selection. Really like the local Fernson Brewing Company's beer; my favorite was the Lion's Paw Lager. The food was great! I had some charcuterie, caprese salad and a flat bread. The toppings are eluding me... okay I had a little more than two glasses of wine. I do remember them being very flavorful and fresh tasting though. Will I be back? If I find myself in Sioux Falls again, without a doubt! If you live here or are visiting, definitely give this gem a visit. read more

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Love this place! The atmosphere is relaxing and the food outstanding. Ruth was our server, and she was attentive and answered our questions with the confidence of the professional she is. My mom does not like tomato based sauces, but the dish she wanted had a tomato sauce. Ruth said they could do the same dish with a cream sauce instead and it was perfect! I had the steak with gnocchi and it was phenomenal. The steak was done to perfection and ranks as one of the best I've had. We will certainly come back! read more

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First time trying R Wine Bar! We had a great time. We began with a bottle of Zinfandel and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Mussles are a must! They were my favorite of the entire night. I was not a fan of the red sauced pasta as I felt it lacked flavor all around. The steak & gnocchi and lemon pasta were amazing. I would definately come back to this restaurant. There was also live music playing which is always a bonus! I do feel like the ambiance/decor is a bit drab and plain, but one could argue that it is a minimalistic rustic vibe overall. read more

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Great service. Excellent wine menu and delicious food. Great night out at R Wine Bar & Kitchen. Highly recommend.

Honestly can't say enough good things about this place. Did not know what to expect but what I got was a warm welcoming place. It's family owned and they take the time to be friendly and helpful. The food was top notch and the wine selection surprised me at the depth of their offerings. I will be back next time I'm close! read more

One of the nicer places in Sioux Falls. Was surprised at how large it was inside too. Very nice wine selections- we typically stick to CA reds as we know them better from our Bay Area days and they had several reasonable and many pricey to cover all the bases. A had a Ragu pasta that was perfection and my wife had a wonderful Salmon dish. We will return. read more

We visited in February around 5:30pm. It was pretty quite. We ordered a bottle of wine and asked the waitress for food recommendations and that's what we ordered. It was excellent. read more

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Food and service were both awesome. Group of 5 and everything was served timely and we will return!

First off, this place is amazing. Great atmosphere, and the food! The food is fresh, delicious and beautifully prepared. Grand selection of wine. Very diverse and something for everyone's palate. The service is the cherry on top, the staff are attentive and so helpful. Made me feel at home. They have a jazz band on Thursdays and a local tribute band on Fridays. This place is a must visit should you find yourself on Sioux Falls and visiting (me I'm from Long Beach, Ca). read more

It's been nearly a week since we visited R Wine Bar and we're still talking about it. For starters, we had the bruschetta and bread and pesto appetizers. Both were outstanding. The wine list was impressive. The Chicken Parmesan and Fettuccini Pomodoro were excellent. There was live music! The place was hoping and everyone seemed happy. The only downside to the entire evening was our lack of room for dessert...which I'm guessing is also exceptional. I can't wait to return. Well done! read more

Okay, beautiful place. Ambiance for an "experience" with your beloved, you bet. Staff was friendly amidst a packed house on a busy night. There was a huge wedding party even there! Ok so beautiful place friendly atmosphere. The food...for a proclaimed Italian restaurant to serve stale bread is nothing short of sacrilege. $30 charcuterie board(tiny portion of aforementioned bread included) was disappointing not so much for the quality of ingredients but the amount of them. Pasta was warm and that's about all that can be said about that. read more

This restaurant is my personal favorite in Sioux Falls. If passing through Sioux Falls with time only for one dinner, I'd look here first. The combination of quality food, decent pricing, excellent service, and ambiance is right at the top. read more

Service was absolutely amazing!!! The food was great also. Amazing wine selections. We sat on the outside patio which had a great vibe.

The food is delicious and best of all it's in the heart of Sioux Falls. We arrived with a reservation and were seated immediately. Our waitress was extremely nice and provided amazing service. Overall I 100 percent recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a delicious meal. read more

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Just had an appetizer which was the charcuterie option. Was going to get the special of the night which was the champagne chicken that looked great but just wasn't that hungry. We didn't have reservations so sat at the bar and had the best bartender ever (Chance). They had live music which was also pretty good. Definitely try it if you're in the area, we will! read more

I do not say this lightly and if you read my reviews you will see that I never said it. This is the best steak dinner I've ever had. Sioux Falls. Great steak. Easy. Preparation, presentation and taste ... unbelievable. Served on a bed of gorgonzola gnocchi. Spectacular flavor. Perfectly mid-rare cooking of a wonderful cut of steak. Absolutely nothing short of spectacular. Paired with a nice 1/2 Caesar salad that was artfully presented and tasted better than it looked. Hello. You've got my attention. Service was excellent. Very attentive. Our quite lovely server brought fresh wine glasses for each bottle (expected? Sure. Ever happen? Rarely). I didn't get her name but she was left handed! A plus! Sioux Falls has a lot of great restaurants these days but this took it to a new level. read more

Outstanding food. A new and wonderful place in downtown Sioux Falls. Six of us eat and all were impressed with the flavors and service. Live music most nights. A must try for dinning. read more

absolutely incredible! Amazing selection of wine. The pasta is fresh and the steak are sous vide and seared to perfection. The Gnocchi was out of this world delicious. Little pillows of heaven with the perfect balance of oils and sauce. Epic meal! If you're thinking of going here for a dinner. BOOK IT NOW! read more

This was absolutely the best food and wine we have had in a very long time. Service was amazing and the restaurant has the tables spread out so you are a good distance away from other guests. The food was very fresh and delicious. If you don't know what type of wine to order with your meal the owner Ricardo will be happy to suggest a few. Casual atmosphere as well. read more

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Hosted a lunch meeting in the private room/bar downstairs. Food was perfect and Taylor (server) and Bailey (manager) were absolute professionals. Everything was perfectly timed, they were present but not hovering, exactly what I wanted for a business meeting. read more

First time and it was fantastic from beginning to end. Great food, great wine, and timely in everything they did!

Amazing pasta. Got the parpadelle pasta the bolognese- gluten. It was wonderful. The sauce had a kick and the pasta was just perfectly prepared. The other guest for rigatoni and the sausage was great. Added chicken for more protein. Then the best part of the meal was deserts. Because we couldn't decide, they brought us two options the Oreo cookie cheesecake and the lemon cake which were both just scrumptious. Light, decadent and deliciously perfect. Highly recommend this. Visiting from chicago and I was just surprised by how wonderful this place was. Not to mention the wonderful service. read more