I would argue that many of our South Dakota restaurants serve some of the best cuisine in the country. What’s better than great food? A spectacular view to make an amazing meal even better. We’ve rounded up some incredible restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal and soak up that South Dakota beauty at the same time.
- Vertex Sky Bar at Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City.
Vertex Sky Bar/ Facebook
Vertex Sky Bar/ Facebook Located on the top two floors of the Historic Hotel Alex Johnson, Vertex Sky Bar offers both outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views that will downright amaze you. 523 6th St.
- The Wakeside Bar and Grill, Mina South Dakota.
The Wakeside Bar and Grill / Facebook It’s not hard to enjoy your dinner while gazing at this amazing view of Mina Lake. 103 S Sunset Dr.
- Falls Park Overlook Café, Sioux Falls.
Katie Wheeler / Flickr
Jasperdo / Flickr Overlooking the gorgeous falls of the Big Sioux River, Overlook Café is a favorite stop for both locals and visitors alike. 825 N Weber Ave.
- Cedar Pass Restaurant, Interior.
Cedar Pass Lodge in Badlands National Park / Facebook This shot of Cedar Pass Restaurant goes to show just how beautiful your view of the Badlands will be when you dine there. Indulge in a delicious Indian taco and marvel at the dramatic landscapes right from your seat. 20681 Sd Highway 240.
- Legion Lake Restaurant, Custer Sate Park.
Custer State Park Resort / Facebook This brand new restaurant boasts some of the only Black Hills area lakeside dining. Soak up an unforgettable view even during the winter months with their floor-to-ceiling windows. 12967 US Highway 16A.
- The Landing Restaurant and Lounge, Yankton.
The Landing Restaurant and Lounge Yankton / Facebook This unique eatery in downtown Yankton faces the Missouri River and Meridian Bridge. Their ginormous outdoor patio is the perfect place to watch the sunset. For the colder months, you’ll still be equally enchanted enjoying the views through their full windows. 104 Capitol St.
- Falls Landing Bar & Grill, Sioux Falls.
Falls Landing Bar & Grill / Facebook
Falls Landing Bar & Grill / Facebook A cold beer and a spectacular view of the Big Sioux? Does it get any better than that? 200 E 8th St.
- The Latchstring Inn, Spearfish.
Lars Plougmann / Flickr
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr Part of Spearfish Canyon Lodge, this historic restaurant is loved for its scrumptious food and spectacular views of Black Hills scenery from the patio seating and the indoor dining room. 10619 Roughlock Falls Rd.
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Vertex Sky Bar/ Facebook
Located on the top two floors of the Historic Hotel Alex Johnson, Vertex Sky Bar offers both outdoor and indoor seating with panoramic views that will downright amaze you. 523 6th St.
The Wakeside Bar and Grill / Facebook
It’s not hard to enjoy your dinner while gazing at this amazing view of Mina Lake. 103 S Sunset Dr.
Katie Wheeler / Flickr
Jasperdo / Flickr
Overlooking the gorgeous falls of the Big Sioux River, Overlook Café is a favorite stop for both locals and visitors alike. 825 N Weber Ave.
Cedar Pass Lodge in Badlands National Park / Facebook
This shot of Cedar Pass Restaurant goes to show just how beautiful your view of the Badlands will be when you dine there. Indulge in a delicious Indian taco and marvel at the dramatic landscapes right from your seat. 20681 Sd Highway 240.
Custer State Park Resort / Facebook
This brand new restaurant boasts some of the only Black Hills area lakeside dining. Soak up an unforgettable view even during the winter months with their floor-to-ceiling windows. 12967 US Highway 16A.
The Landing Restaurant and Lounge Yankton / Facebook
This unique eatery in downtown Yankton faces the Missouri River and Meridian Bridge. Their ginormous outdoor patio is the perfect place to watch the sunset. For the colder months, you’ll still be equally enchanted enjoying the views through their full windows. 104 Capitol St.
Falls Landing Bar & Grill / Facebook
A cold beer and a spectacular view of the Big Sioux? Does it get any better than that? 200 E 8th St.
Lars Plougmann / Flickr
J. Stephen Conn / Flickr
Part of Spearfish Canyon Lodge, this historic restaurant is loved for its scrumptious food and spectacular views of Black Hills scenery from the patio seating and the indoor dining room. 10619 Roughlock Falls Rd.
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