The 10 Best Restaurants In Watertown, South Dakota
Watertown, South Dakota, is the fifth biggest town in the state, and people come from all over the country to visit the zoo and the Redlin Art Center, which is home to some of the best wildlife artwork in the country. You’ll have to eat while you’re there, though, and Watertown has you covered for that, too. If you like steak, you’ve come to the right place. Here are our ten favorite restaurants.
1. Good to Go Market and Grill
Market, American
2. Minerva’s Restaurant & Bar
Bar, Restaurant, American
3. Past Times Coffee House & Restaurant
Restaurant, American
4. The Wheel Inn
Pub, Restaurant, American
5. Dempsey’s Brewery Pub & Restaurant
Pub, Restaurant, European
6. Clifford's Steak & Ale
Clifford’s Steak & Ale
Based on the name, you can probably take a guess at what people come to Clifford’s for. Clifford’s really knows how to cook a piece of meat, no matter which animal it’s from, so the steak, chicken, and seafood choices are all tender and flavorful. Its claim to fame is the chicken ‘Hot Wangs’ – pictures of which are proudly displayed in the store. Clifford’s has weekly specials, and if you follow the Facebook page, you’ll drool at the posted information about, for example, the stuffed shrimp or filet mignon with crab meat.
Clifford’s Steak & Ale, 101 N Broadway, Watertown, SD, USA +1 605 753 5540
7. Charley's at The Goss Opera House
Restaurant, American, Steakhouse
Off the Clock Chop House
If you couldn’t tell already, Watertown is a great place to get a steak, and Off the Clock Chop House falls right into that pattern. It keeps the recipes simple but flavorful, opting for quality over pretension. Some of the sides are also house favorites, like the cheese sticks. For the non-steak eaters among you, the coconut shrimp come highly recommended, but it’s still the steak that takes center stage. If you manage to make it through to the end with room left in your stomach, go for the blonde brownie dessert – you definitely will regret not getting one if you happen to see it being delivered to another table.
Off the Clock Chop House, 206 E Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD, USA + 1 605 753 0920
Guadalajara
If you’re looking for something a little spicier, head over to Guadalajara for the best Mexican food in the area. The restaurant is colorful, warm, and welcoming, and the friendly service will only confirm that further. The food always comes out fresh, and you’ll generally be able to take home leftovers from the large, filling meals. And, of course, you’ll be greeted with chips and salsa as soon as you sit down. This is a great place to try that favorite Mexican dessert, flan – don’t be put off by the texture; it’s delicious!
Guadalajara, 1509 9th Ave SE, Watertown, SD, USA +1 605 882 4548
Waverly Steakhouse
Just outside of Watertown you’ll find the Waverly Steakhouse, a low-key and informal restaurant where you can get delicious meat at low prices. Waverly has all of your favorite cuts of meat, but its true specialty is the prime rib. If you’re looking for a different flavor, Waverly also has baby back ribs and walleye filet, which you can even get with Cajun seasoning.
Waverly Steakhouse & Lounge, 121 1st Ave SE, Watertown, SD, USA +1 605 882 8686
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