Restaurants in Sioux Falls, SD

About 35 miles northeast of Sioux Falls, S.D., and across the border into Minnesota, you will find Blue Mounds State Park. Part of the Coteau des Prairies, the park spans close to 2,000 acres. Look carefully and you might see a herd of bison in a pasture. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike trails, camp overnight and swim in two small artificial lakes. Drive northwest about an hour to Lake Herman State Park. This park provides spectacular scenic views of Lake Herman, a 1,350-acre lake formed by glaciers. Build your appetite and then head back a restaurant in Sioux Falls.

China Star

The China Star restaurant boasts its incredible "all-you-can-eat buffet has over three hundred dishes to choose from, which includes many seafood items such as: sushi, mussels, shrimp, crab legs, squid, scallop, and many others." Order stir fry and watch the chef prepare it in front of you. Classic Chinese food favorites like Szechuan beef, moo shu pork and kung pao shrimp fill the menu. A sample three-course meal at this restaurant in Sioux Falls could start with fried crab Rangoon and egg drop soup, followed by kung pao triple delight or bulgogi beef (a traditional Korean dish). China Star opens Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A children's menu is available.

China Star
1721 W. 41st St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 978-1888
chinastarsiouxfalls.com

Grille 26

Grille 26 represents the new generation of restaurants from the successful Minerva restaurant group. The owners of this restaurant in Sioux Falls want you to know that Grille 26 specializes in burgers, pizza, kabobs, pastas, seafood, steaks, soups, salads, sandwiches and Starbucks coffees. Embark on a culinary voyage. Share the savory Buffalo nachos and crispy salmon sliders appetizers with your friends and chase it with an entrée like honey almond chicken penne or a flame-roasted pizza and an ice cold beer. Its philosophy allows for simple and flavorful recipes created with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Grille 26 serves Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Grille 26
1716 S. Western Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-1716
grille26.com

Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican

Locally owned and family operated, Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican offers fine Mexican food. With more than 75 menu items, it prepares something for everyone, even vegetarians. Expect the usual variety of burritos, tacos and fajitas alongside creative seafood entrees like camarones a la plancha and scallops al mojo de ajo. Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican opens Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican
1801 E. 10th St.
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 336-7522
puertovallartasf.com

Resources

Department of Natural Resources: Blue Mounds State Park

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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