Talk about a perfect place to minimize distractions and focus on enjoying a delicious cocktail or…read morethe company you are sharing it with. At the Carpenter Bar, the lights are low, there is minimal seating, and it's easy to just slow down, sip on your drink, and enjoy your evening. If you're looking for a Busch light or a vodka Red Bull, this probably isn't your scene, but if you appreciate the finer things and attention to detail with your spirits, definitely try to get a table or a seat at the bar here. I will definitely go back. This Three-Quarter Nelson cocktail is essentially a whiskey sour with a little amaretto softening the spirit and adding such a delicious nutty element to the drink.

2014 tumblr became a bar in Sioux Falls. Navy blue, taxidermy, marble, and gold accents. The…read moreambiance is clear here: the Classic Hipster. Aside from the aesthetic, my party genuinely enjoyed their bevs. The Hot Buttered Rum was incredible (I ordered two). The espresso martini was real and not one bit milky. The bartenders know what they're doing here. Good spot for some drinks to start the night, or maybe to finish a dinner date.

The good: ambiance is cool. Music is chill. Over all great vibe…read more The OK: Service is poor. Wasn't even busy yet had to wait 10 min to get drinks. The bad: Once you get over the cool glasses you realize that you just paid 13 dollars for an absolutely packed glass of ice. GF Couldn't even get a sip out using a straw on the first pull. By the second pull, beverage was gone. Way overpriced for what you get which in essence is a tall glass of ice with a splash of booze. Sad.

As a west coaster, I thought we had the lock on cool tiki bars. I was pretty wrong. Hello Hi…read moretakes tiki up about 3 notches. I mean, the legit standards done very well, home versions of standards, some great concoctions of their own, the BEST design for your own atmosphere wants too. Booth? They have that. Cool bar? Yep. Hightop to people watch from? Got it. Corner stage area? Sure. Separate intimate room with cool tiki decor? That too. So, you can have cool tiki place (seen a few of them), you can have an on point cocktail game (tasted a few of them), and you might have good service (experienced that too). But all three in one place? Rare. All three as perfect as you can get? Super rare. I would have said only in CA, but, Sioux Falls has it in The Hello Hi. 100%, the best around.

As someone new to Sioux Falls and recently moved here from out of state, I'm always looking for…read moreplaces that make me feel welcome, and Myrtle's absolutely delivered. Ethan was an incredible bartender and made an exquisite dirty martini. Seriously, if you love a good dirty martini, don't skip it. The fries were off the hook, and the atmosphere struck the perfect balance of classy, comfortable, and fun. One of the highlights of the evening was learning about the building's history and hearing about the upcoming live music that performs downstairs in the cozy speakeasy. It's definitely a reason to come back again. And a huge shoutout to Leo, the waiter, he is the bomb! Friendly, attentive, personable, and he genuinely made us feel welcome. If you're looking for amazing cocktails, great food, outstanding service, and a place with character, Myrtle's is a must-visit. As a newcomer to Sioux Falls, this is exactly the kind of local gem I was hoping to find. I'll definitely be back!

This is a very cute dinner and drinks spot! I've actually yet to be able to get a meal here but…read moreI've had some appetizers and dessert. The selection is great and it's a more sophisticated yet young and trendy vibe in their bar area. Always see a great crowd here. My go to drink is a Lavender Martini. There's a downstairs area I've yet to explore that's supposed to be "speakeasy". Still so much to discover but love that this place is full of things to still explore. Highly recommend.

Fun little space inside a a previous bank and looks like walking into a vault. Great drinks and…read moreappetizers.

The setting is lovely but the service , food and drink were very lame! No music, no happy faces (…read morefrowns) basically we wish we had gone somewhere where else. We picked this bar because it's in the hotel we were staying in. The drinks were suggested as craft cocktails but that was not our experience. We had the counterfeiter cocktail, pre mix. The wine , Sauvignon Blanc was sent back. The food was ok, typical bar food. Three people all thought,well i could have had a V-8! The bartender and server were the happiest people, glad to go to our room for a real drink!

The positive side of this place is that drinks are affordable and if you want a place to socialize…read morewith friends or a potential date or just quietly think about your life, it will work out fine. Went on Friday night, 11/3/18, and an acoustic duo (guitar guy, vocalist girl) were performing. Now, supporting local talent is cool and both of them had a reasonable singing voice but EACH AND EVERY SONG sounded the same. A shrilly, high pitched, vocal rendition of modern tunes that after awhile, grated on your nerves. It really ruined the evening there and I was begging and praying for them to go on break for 45 minutes. I probably will go back and try it once more but I hope mgmt really takes a good hard look at who they hire as 'entertainment'.

The Paramount is an oasis in a land of unfamiliar social mores, holiday angst, and family…read moregatherings with not enough alcohol. Thank you! Hubs and I needed some "we" time during our family vacation this year, and stumbled upon the Paramount for some pre-dinner drinks. Big time loved the classed-up interior, waaay comfortable seating, and fireplace. The bartender was great: attentive and capable of making a good, strong martini. Bliss! All patrons seemed satisfied, and 'twas a quiet crowd during happy hour--which suited us perfectly. Can't speak to the food, but this place definitely specializes in clear liquids. I'd recommend planning out your grub situation and leaving a clean slate for Paramount to do what it does best.

It's boujie, chill, and colorful. There seems to be a decent number of younger folks (millennials)…read morethat go here. The drinks are really heavy handed (a decent amount of alcohol), and tasty. They were able to adjust my drink to suit my flavor palate as well (lol). It's got a really cozy atmosphere, and the staff is/are attentive and warm.

Great Holiday cocktails! Bartenders friendly! Loved all the windows - such a sun shiny day place!…read moreSuch a great place - we'll be back!

We stumbled across Crawfords while in Sioux Falls for work. I am sometimes hesitant to go to steak…read morehouses because often times are pricey and not worth it but nonetheless we landed in Crawfords and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was kind and polite without being fake or overbearing. The steak (NY strip because I was being cheap) with the dry rub "enhancement" was out of this world. More tender than your average fillet. Honestly the best steak of my life. We also had the award winning pork chop which was also amazing. I wish we went with more people so we could have tried more things! Next time I'm in town I might even splurge for the Tomahawk!

Had such a fun time at Crawford's with friends and family. The atmosphere is great and the…read morebartenders were great. We ordered the Epiphany, which comes with a Buzz Ball flower, also known as an Electric Daisy. You take a drink, then chew the flower bud and let it sit for a bit before swallowing. When you take another drink, your mouth feels electric. It's like a fun, adult Pop Rocks sensation. If you want a drink that's an experience, order the Epiphany. Trust me. Definitely recommend for a fun night out.

Bartenders were friendly, the drink was good and cute. However, ambience didn't feel safe. It was…read more11pm on a Friday night and it felt very sketchy inside.

They have really upped their patio game. It is the perfect spot to enjoy summer cocktails!read more

Loved this restaurant. One of the highlights was their version of a dirty martini but has a splash…read moreof olive oil as well. Their pizza was fantastic!

First time coming to Marbella's for a celebration! My partners birthday AND fire academy…read moregraduation. Open table asks what we are celebrating but there was nothing congratulatory or special of our day there from our waitress. One gentleman Graham welcomed us and did give special love, but he was just our greeter. He even came by walking by after our meal and checked in, he was the best! Our waitress was nice but not the most helpful on wine selections. I wish there was a wine sommelier who could have helped me further on decisions, I ended up with a wine I didn't enjoy unfortunately. I have a gluten allergy and I am so pleased by all the great food choices and allergy flag. For Friday at 6, I wanted the lamb risotto but it was sold out, I ended with the seafood risotto. That was very delicious; had one broken scallop, 3 shrimp and a decent amount of mussels. I think they could have added another scallop and shrimp but so be it. I needed some lemon and red pepper flakes to flavor it up but our waitress took FOREVER to even check on our first bites. I was waving at bussers and no one came by, after about 10-15 min my partner stopped her. My partners and mother's food were very delicious and they were happy with their meals! If gluten free, I would have gobbled that up! The food was good for Sioux Falls but not the most outstanding service. That lacked.

Gist is an amazing gem of a natural wine shop located conveniently in downtown Sioux Falls. I…read morestumbled across Gist on one of my many visits to Sioux Falls after struggling to find a bar or wineshop with a comprehensive natural wine selection. Gist's wine selection is impressive, and the owner is actually a sommelier which is not usually the case at a small wine shop (especially outside of major U.S. cities). If you're in Sioux Falls and like wine, you must stop by Gist.