Sioux Falls

R Wine Bar is the kind of place that has no business being this good for its zip code — and that's a genuine compliment. We'd send a friend here without hesitation, especially if they think South Dakota and serious wine can't coexist.

Parker's Bistro is the best wine program in Sioux Falls you'd actually want to drink from — not adventurous, but honest, fairly priced, and well-suited to its excellent seasonal American kitchen. Send a friend here for a celebration and tell them to order the Jordan.

Brix is doing something genuinely rare for South Dakota — running a legitimate, sommelier-led wine program that earned national recognition in its first year. The list is California-safe rather than adventurous, and the markups reflect the market, but if you want a real wine experience in Sioux Falls, this is the only game in town worth playing.