Downtown Sioux Falls Hosts 17 Restaurants for Annual Restaurant Week

The 2-week event features specialty dishes and behind-the-scenes insight into the local dining scene.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:36pm

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Downtown Sioux Falls is hosting its annual Downtown Restaurant Week from April 9-23, featuring 17 participating restaurants offering specialty appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The event aims to highlight the creativity of local chefs and the strength of the downtown dining community, with diners encouraged to share their experiences through a survey. Sponsors and chefs will also be featured on the 'Hello, Downtown' podcast to provide insight into the people and stories behind the plates.

Why it matters

Downtown Restaurant Week is an important annual event that showcases the vibrant and diverse dining options in downtown Sioux Falls. It provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to explore new restaurants, support small businesses, and give feedback on the downtown dining scene, which is a key part of the city's economic and cultural identity.

The details

The 2-week event features 17 participating restaurants, including longtime favorites and newer additions to downtown Sioux Falls. Diners can try specialty appetizers, entrees, and desserts from establishments like Bibisol, Blarney Stone Pub, Cascata Italian Cuisine, Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Restaurant, Josiah's Coffeehouse, Minervas, and more. Throughout the event, diners are encouraged to share their experiences through a survey featured in the Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. app, helping shape the future of the downtown food scene. Sponsors and select chefs will also be spotlighted on the 'Hello, Downtown' podcast.

  • Downtown Restaurant Week runs from April 9-23, 2026.
  • The event is an annual tradition in Sioux Falls.

The players

Downtown Sioux Falls Inc.

The organization that hosts and promotes the annual Downtown Restaurant Week event.

Brandon Hanson

The CEO of Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., who stated that the event is 'made for foodies' and highlights the creativity of local chefs and the strength of the downtown dining community.

Hungry for Truth

One of the sponsors of the Downtown Restaurant Week event.

Dacotah Bank

One of the sponsors of the Downtown Restaurant Week event.

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What they’re saying

“This is an event made for foodies. Downtown Restaurant Week highlights the creativity of our chefs and the strength of our downtown dining community, which is very robust! This is a time to revisit your favorite spots and explore new ones — there are plenty of delicious options to savor.”

— Brandon Hanson, CEO of Downtown Sioux Falls Inc.

What’s next

Diners are encouraged to download the Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. app and complete the downtown dining survey to provide feedback that will help shape the future of the local food scene.

The takeaway

Downtown Restaurant Week is an annual celebration of Sioux Falls' vibrant and diverse dining community, providing an opportunity for locals and visitors to explore new restaurants, support small businesses, and have a direct impact on the future of the downtown food scene.