32 Best American Restaurants in Sioux City

“My boss (my Dad) and I have lunch here frequently. Food is good, easy going atmosphere, fair pricing and the service is excellent! We typically end up with the same waitress who is friendly, keeps our pops full and seems to be in no rush to get us out the door. Much appreciated!! Thanks!“

“The service was great and the food was Delicious 😋“

“Had chicken, broasted potatoes, and cheese balls, delicious as always. thanks Sneakys crew“

“Took my grandson for breakeakfeast 40.00 was the bill then u had to chose how to pay card or cash never seeen any thing about until u pay way to much money will never go back“

“It was busy and bustling, but we still got to order fairly quickly. Then we got to sit down and the food was brought to the table in no time at all. Everything was piping hot, fresh, and delicious. We ordered custard separately and again it was brought to the table quickly. I was shocked that they were able to mix in the pecans so thoroughly they were all throughout the custard without being broken. All said a great experience and would stop here on a road trip again.“

“Friendly staff. Classy feel. Good food. It’s a hidden gem.“

“Service is friendly and fast.. food portions are generous and tasty, great breakfast option vs the traditional flare. Loved our first experience and will be back! 👍🏻💯“

“I pulled into the drive-thru of this popular midwestern fast-food chain after a long day of traveling because I was craving something hearty and comforting. The butterburgers are absolutely fantastic, featuring perfectly crispy edges and a wonderfully soft, buttered bun that sets them apart from typical burger joints. I also couldn't resist trying their famous crinkle-cut fries and a scoop of their rich, creamy fresh frozen custard, which made for the perfect sweet ending to my meal. The only minor downside was that the drive-thru line moved quite slowly, but the food is made fresh to order and arrives piping hot, which makes the extra wait entirely worth it.“

“This was our first time in Sioux Falls. A decent beer selection and lots of food choices but we both decided on the Midwest Pork Tenderloin sandwich. It was huge (sorry no pictures) and delicious but we hardly ate any of it. We easily could have ordered one with an extra bun. Recommend 100%.“

“Place was closing at 5 and I got there at 4:50 so I was glad they could still take my order. Gyro was absolutely delicious, probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had (and I’m originally from Chicago!) I also had a side of spanakopita, which was really good. I wished I lived here all the time, this would be my go to place!“

“We got to try Billy Boy lastnight. The drive thru was busy so we went inside. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Friendly atmosphere. The food was amazing and the Flavor Burst ice cream ( we tried banana) ...oh my goodness ....sooo good! cant wait to try the other flavors“

“I used to love this Perkins but the last two times I haven't even been able to finish my meal because it had been way too salty. I tried to get some of the salt off my fries before eating them but it didn't help. i couldn't do anything about my burger being too salty. Sad because this particular Perkins has always been so good.“

“We love going here! It's one of our favorite places to dine!“

“I used to be a huge fan of Crave Kitchen, but honestly, the food quality just hasn't been the same in recent years. My last visit, I ordered a burger and it was seriously lacking seasoning. They did make it right, which I appreciated. But this most recent time, we tried to give it another shot. We ordered the fried rice with chicken, and it felt like I got a bowl of fried carrots instead of fried rice—the amount of carrots was just ridiculous. The wings also seem to have changed; they're not as good as they used to be. The sushi was decent, no complaints there. On top of everything, the wait time was pretty crazy today; we were there for about 2 and a half hours total. I expected a little more from a restaurant like Crave.“

“We had lunch today and the service and quality of food was excellent. I wish I would have gotten the waitresses name, but she was such a nice young lady. We enjoyed our visit today.“

“It was perfect place for date night!
Hubby had the fish platter and LOOKED GOOD ( I say looked bc I'm highly allergic to seafood) and hubby said it was really good!
The combo platter was sooo good!

Service was really nice and friendly.
We will be coming back for sure!!“

“Stepping into the Diving Elk, you feel sophisticated. This gem is one of Sioux City's best as far as restaurants and bars go in the area with an evolving, seasonal menu that will make you want to try something new every time you visit! Don't sleep on the classics like the truffle fries and brussel sprouts though, there's a reason those always stay. Also try out their weekend specials! After your visit, you'll know why this place consistently has a "Siouxland's Best Bar Tender" nominee. They are experts in their craft with an incredible selection of cocktails and craft beers. Sioux City is lucky to have such a trendy, vibrant spot for the foodies out here.“

“Excellent service, friendly and food was delicious“

“My husband, child & I had never been to Opa Time. We moved here in Summer of 2020. I heard the “devastating” outcry from the public when the fire happened & how they wanted it back and they’d miss it and everything so forth. I thought it was horrible that it happened for the owners & hoped they had insurance. Come to the re-opening I hear about people wrapped around the building & how they don’t have a big enough parking lot & how it was blocking off traffic because so many people wanted to go to opa time to try their food. I thought hmm this much be some good stuff. I better wait until the hype settles and give them a shot. Brings me to tonight when we went in at just the right time. Not a sole was in the restaurant. No drive thru, nothing. We got our food brought out to us by a very nice man. It was probably the best fast food establishment I’ve seen in my life. And I think Jim’s burger is pretty great on Pierce. It suddenly got so busy and in the rain the man went out to get someone’s order so it would be ready by the time they got to the window. Talk about top notch service. Five stars isn’t enough!!! We will be back & with TIP money next time because they deserve it.“

“Drove past this place numerous times…decided to stop by today. WOW! This restaurant is really a hidden gem. Started with Buffalo wings and Silver Dollar Potatoes. Awesome! We also ordered a cheeseburger pizza and a chicken dinner. Good food, good vibes, good service, arcade for the kids. It’s a special kind of low key place and you won’t be disappointed.“

“Best in Sioux City, prices are a little steep and no Veteran or any other discounts.“

“Our server Maria was excellent! The food was less than we are used to. My wife ordered her steak medium rare and it was medium well. Took 20 minutes for her to get a new steak and it was cooked correctly but the salad that was on the plate when it was taken back wasn't replaced. Tool the manager a couple of trips to stop and apologize. She did comp the steak and added a dessert. Not the best experience we've had there but Maria bent over backwards to help us.“

“We went to go visit a friend hadn’t seen in a long time. She recommended this place. We were from out of town. It was really nice. The person who brought us her drinks and our food was really kind but atmosphere was great. The food was good.“

“You never leave this place hungry the employees are very friendly they make you feel like your a member of their family at texes road house the environment is clean if i still lived in sioux city iowa i would eating there 7 days week“

“I just want to shout out the staff. The girl that helped us was so friendly, but more than that, she took care of us the entire time we were there. She went out of her way to make sure we were good. In this day and age you really dont see the kind of customer service she gave. I think her name was Katrina. Im not sure. It was Saturday 8/30/24 at about 7pm. I was so impressed. She was great.“

“This is me and my husband’s first choice for a quality restaurant when eating out. The food and service has always been amazing! I haven’t found friendlier waitresses and prompter service anywhere else! To me, they’re a five star restaurant! ?“

“Service is always great. Took a friend out for lunch. Ordered all you can eat Riblet dinner. Costs the same as regular meal, but we only got 4 small riblets to start with. It came with very hot and very salty fries and literally 1 tbsp. of coleslaw that had a bitter taste. Our watermelon margaritas were AMAZING with a salted rim. Why I am writing is this....if you are advertising all you can eat....have more ready and don't make people wait 10 to 15 min for two more small portions. I can see not wanting waste, or having someone be gluttonous, but just have them available. Overall, the atmosphere is good.“

“Good food at a fair price. Our server "Cole" was fantastic, always checking on us and very helpful and friendly. Great server.“

“Greeted as we opened the door. Very clean and fun atmosphere. It felt special like we are in another city. Very friendly and patient staff. Great place for families with children as there are so many choices. Kids meals were complete even with a game. The bread just melts in your mouth!! Food was hot and quickly served at our table. Looking forward to eating here again!“

“Drove all the way from Sioux Falls, SD to get Old Chicago. We had Jahni as our server. She was prompt, friendly, talkative. Our food was excellent. A tad sad they didn’t have spicy marinara, but above all great. Would recommend to anyone, and above all our service was excellent. Will definitely make the over an hour drive again for Old Chicago!“

“Wow! We had an awesome experience at Red Robin! Our family of 6 had never been to RR before, but we thought we'd try it tonight. We were so impressed by the service. Our waitress, Danni, was the best waitress we have had in a long time. She was fun, energetic, and very responsive. She went out of her way to make our experience memorable. We love her personality! Matthew was also very kind and helpful. We will definitely come back! Thanks for a fun night! (What a great way to end our night celebrating our son's 16th birthday.)“

“our waitress, Bobbi, at the downtown IHop in Sioux City, at nov 2nd, 2022 at around 11:30 pm after Judas Priest concert, was the absolute BEST!!! Hang onto that hard worker!!!! she was the only one working and took care in a speedy manner of about 25-30 of us all!!! she is awesome!!!! and still kept a smile on her face! she deserved big tips!!! thank you Bobbi!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“