Top 10 Restaurants In Mitchell South Dakota

Most visitors are drawn to Mitchell’s Corn Palace but there’s much more on the menu in this little South Dakotan town. You’ll find plenty of traditional Midwestern dishes here, as well as niche cafes, wholesome family-style restaurants and the best steak houses around. Here’s our guide to the top 10 restaurants in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Chef Louie’s Steak House & Lounge

If an evening of indulgent dining is what you’re craving, Chef Louie and his team can provide. The menu’s lavish offerings are hard to choose from, with the filet steak and prime rib being particularly delicious. With salad, vegetables and potatoes all included in the price, it’s safe to say you’re getting value for money. The elegant decor, enthusiastic and attentive service, and exceptional quality of food place Chef Louie’s Steak House as one of Mitchell’s best restaurants.

Chef Louie’s Steak House & Lounge, 601 E Havens Ave, Mitchell, SD, USA, +1 605 996 7565

Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse Restaurant

Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse only uses prime cuts (Black Angus is a favorite), aged in-house until they’re perfect. Choose from top sirloin steaks, fall-off-the-bone prime ribs, and filets. There are burgers with seductive add-ons and as many varieties of sides as your brain can fathom. Sweet potato fries, waffle fries, Texas toast, buffalo chips — there are endless options to discover.

Cattleman’s Club Steakhouse Restaurant, 601 East Norway Avenue, Mitchell, SD, USA, +1 605 990 2222

1. Shay’s Restaurant & Lounge

Bar, Restaurant, American, Pub Grub

Shay’s Restaurant & Lounge scores points for its friendly waitstaff and finely tuned menu, in a casual-dining setting. Shay’s loves its nightly specials, with Wing Wednesday and Taco Bar Thursday. The Sunday Breakfast buffet is also not to be missed, with both continental and European options — waffles and fresh fruit, biscuits and gravy, and short stack pancakes.

2. The Depot Pub and Grill

Bar, Pub, Restaurant, American

This old freight depot in Mitchell town has been beautifully renovated into a vibrant and historic eatery. The Depot Pub and Grill caters to all whims with its extensive menu — Dakota southern steak, Depot patty melt burger, French dip (shavings of beef in a hoagie bun with tasty gravy), and Jack Daniels beer-battered shrimp are just the beginning.

El Columpio

El Columpio delights customers with its hearty Mexican dishes and welcoming staff. Fill up on the restaurant’s freshly prepared meals such as torta (a specialty sandwich) with spiced pork or the super macho burrito (feeds two or a ravenous individual). There are swings to keep kids entertained and ice-cold margaritas for the adults.
El Columpio, 804 E Spruce St, Mitchell, SD, USA, +1 605 990 4014