7 Hole In The Wall Restaurants In South Dakota That Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away
If you are a lifelong South Dakotan, you may think you have seen everything there is to see and tried everything there is to try, but have you really? If you want to really experience the Mount Rushmore State and all of its goodness, we recommend checking out these 7 best little known restaurants in South Dakota.


Address: 2202 West Madison Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104


Address: 43915 US-18, Freeman, SD 57029


Address: 43880 SD-10, Lake City, SD 57247


Address: 511 North Main Street, Mitchell, SD 57301


Address: 32028 White Streeet, Burbank, SD 57010


Eating at the Prairie Dog Cafe feels like you're eating at home with family, which is a huge part of the cafe's charm. Don't be fooled, though, as charm isn't all this cafe has to offer. Take, for instance, the pictured Ultimate Pulled Pork Sandwich, which is just one of the many menu items that will have you wishing this cafe was in your home town.
Address: 123 Main Street, McLaughlin, SD 57642


Address: 31364 Meckling Road, Meckling, SD 57069
Have you been to any of these hole in the wall restaurants in South Dakota? Which is your favorite?
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Best Little Known Restaurants in South Dakota
What are the best small town restaurants in South Dakota? Since South Dakota is home to so many small towns, this one is tough... If we had to name a few, however, it would have to be the previously mentioned Whimp's Place (you haven't lived until you've had a medium rare steak from Whimp's!), Lee Street Station Cafe in Deadwood (which is not only one of the best breakfasts you've ever tasted, but one of the best places to eat in South Dakota), and the Hat Creek Grill in Edgemont (where home-cooking never tasted so good!).
What are the best diners in South Dakota? A diner is a diner is a diner, right? Not in South Dakota! Visit Skogen Kitchen (Custer) for authentic Scandinavian fare, Philip's Avenue Diner (Sioux Falls) for some retro food and fun, and/or the Corner Diner for homemade desserts galore. (You can discover even more of our favorite diners here.)
What are the best kept secret restaurants in South Dakota? Psst... are you looking for some of the most secret, best underrated restaurants in South Dakota? You've come to the right place! We highly recommend Weimer's Diner and Donuts in Custer, Big Fella's Bar & Grill in Aberdeen (huge portions of amazing food... enough said!), and Grey Goose Store & Social Club in Pierre (the ONLY place to get prime rib in South Dakota).