5 Restaurants in Downtown, Sioux Falls SD for Great Desserts
Updated 11 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in Downtown, Sioux Falls SD considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in Downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that Google lists with a great dessert attribute. Seven qualifying businesses were considered. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each place has, so a high score backed by many reviews ranks above a high score with few. Each entry shows the listed cuisine, address, hours, price range and attributes, along with themes that reviewers mention. Use the details to match a spot to your plans, whether that is a casual lunch, a dinner out or a special occasion.
#1
Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean
★ 4.8 (881 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$10–20 per person
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Sanaa's Gourmet Mediterranean is a Mediterranean restaurant at 401 E 8th St, rated 4.8 from 881 Google reviews. The listing shows a price range of $10 to $20 and lunch hours on weekdays and Saturday, with Sunday closed. Google attributes include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, all you can eat and a great dessert label. Reviewers mention the lunch buffet, the chicken shish twook with rice, and quick counter ordering with food bagged to go. Several say the food matters more than the plain seating.
Best for: Lunch buffet and Mediterranean plates
- Address
- 401 E 8th St Unit 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–3 pm; Mon 10:30 am–3 pm; Sat 11 am–2 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 10:30 am–3 pm; Tue 10:30 am–3 pm; Wed 10:30 am–3 pm
#2
R Wine Bar & Kitchen
★ 4.8 (633 Google reviews)Restaurant$30–60 per person
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R Wine Bar & Kitchen is a restaurant at 322 E 8th St with a 4.8 rating from 633 Google reviews and a listed price range of $30 to $60. Its hours cover lunch and dinner on most days, and Sunday is closed. Google attributes include outdoor seating, live music, great cocktails, a great wine list and great dessert. Reviewers mention an attentive server who gave strong menu recommendations, a stone-walled interior with exposed beams, and a lemon cake dessert. One reviewer notes the bar offers beer and wine rather than liquor.
Best for: Wine, cocktails and live music
- Address
- 322 E 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2 pm, 3–11 pm; Mon 11 am–2 pm, 3–10 pm; Sat 11 am–2 pm, 3–11 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm, 3–10 pm; Tue 11 am–2 pm, 3–10 pm; Wed 11 am–2 pm, 3–10 pm
#3
Chef Lance's on Phillips
★ 4.8 (505 Google reviews)Restaurant$30–70 per person
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The listing is dinner only, open from 5 to 9 pm Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Attributes include takeaway, dine-in, a great beer selection, great cocktails, a great wine list and a private dining room. Reviewers mention a Beef Wellington and a salmon wellington, a dim and cozy room with jazz-style music, and servers who made the meal feel special.
Best for: Dinner dates and special meals
- Address
- 431 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 5–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#4
HK
★ 4.8 (197 Google reviews)American restaurant$100+ per person
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HK is an American restaurant at 318 N Reid Pl, rated 4.8 from 197 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $100 or more. It serves dinner only, on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8:30 pm. Attributes include table service, a fireplace, outdoor seating, a great wine list, great cocktails and a private dining room. Reviewers describe a seven-course meal with wine pairings, meat and vegetables from local farmers, and a chef who came to the table to talk about the food.
Best for: Multi-course dinners for special occasions
- Address
- 318 N Reid Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57103, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon Closed; Sat 5–8:30 pm; Sun 5–8:30 pm; Thu 5–8:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
#5
Cascata Italian Cuisine
★ 4.6 (336 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Cascata Italian Cuisine is a restaurant at 120 E 4th Pl with a 4.6 rating from 336 Google reviews and no price range listed. Its hours run from early morning until 10 pm each day, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Attributes include outdoor seating, a fireplace, great coffee, great cocktails, great dessert and a private dining room. Reviewers mention an outdoor patio with a view of the Sioux River, a walleye dish, breakfast service, and mixed opinions on a few sandwiches.
Best for: Breakfast and patio dining by the river
- Address
- 120 E 4th Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–10 pm; Mon 6:30 am–10 pm; Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 7 am–10 pm; Thu 6:30 am–10 pm; Tue 6:30 am–10 pm; Wed 6:30 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Downtown, Sioux Falls SD with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Great dessert”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Chef Lance's on Phillips: Google lists reservations as required.
- For an early start, Cascata Italian Cuisine opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 881 reviews. R Wine Bar & Kitchen is second at 4.8 from 633 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Sioux Falls SD are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is R Wine Bar & Kitchen, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean $10–20; R Wine Bar & Kitchen $30–60; Chef Lance's on Phillips $30–70; HK $100+. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean, R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Chef Lance's on Phillips, HK and Cascata Italian Cuisine.
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