Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 5 places · Sioux Falls
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Our top picks are The Smoked Culture, Vinyl Taco & BBQ and Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que.
Our picks for barbecue spots in Sioux Falls, each checked against a current source. We re-check this guide every few weeks.
3400 W 49th St #102, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
The Smoked Culture is a family-owned barbecue restaurant in Sioux Falls. Its site says it serves slow-smoked meats made fresh on-site, including brisket, ribs, pulled pork and pork belly.
Best for: Texas-style barbecue
3609 S Western Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Vinyl Taco & BBQ is a restaurant that expanded its menu to include barbecue. Its barbecue offerings include St. Louis-style pork ribs, chopped smoked pork, pulled chicken, hot links and barbecue sides.
Best for: Barbecue alongside tacos
2700 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Famous Dave’s is a barbecue restaurant with a Sioux Falls location. Its site describes its menu as including smoked barbecue, burgers and signature sandwiches.
Best for: Barbecue classics
500 E 69th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Look’s Marketplace is a market with a restaurant and bar that also offers barbecue. Its site says its barbecue is slow-smoked and prepared fresh daily, with ribs, rotisserie chicken, wings and brisket available for pickup.
Best for: Smoked meats and barbecue to-go
2201 S Lorraine Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Chick N Max is a chicken restaurant with smoked chicken items on its menu. The menu describes its chicken and wings as dry-rubbed and smoked over almond wood.
Best for: Smoked chicken