In life, we are taught that when one door closes, another one opens. Well for one business owner in Brandon, the opposite is turning out to be true.

Curt Wrightsmanm, owner of The Upper Room Bar since it opened in 2022, says he's closing the business at the end of January because of a new opportunity at his full-time job.

The Upper Room is scheduled to close January 31.

The announcement comes on the heels of a number of closings of Sioux Falls area bars and restaurants, including:

  • Kaladi's Bistro
  • Obscure Brewing Co.
  • Papa Woody's Wood-Fired Pizza
  • McNally's Irish Pub
  • Let It Fly
  • Flying Santo Taco Bar
  • Lupulin Brewing
  • Tavern 180
    Urban Chislic
  • Brosia Bowl
  • Bella Cucina

Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Within 90 Minutes of Sioux Falls

Veer off the beaten path. Take a road trip and try some favorite small-town eateries. Just by driving a few miles, you could find some delicious hidden gems.

From steaks to seafood, chislic to chicken, these are out-of-the-way unexpected finds that will make your taste buds tingle.

Here's a list of 14 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants within 90 minutes of Sioux Falls.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown

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Sioux Falls has no shortage of amazing restaurants. There's a little something for everything here, but the question is, which are the best?

Well, according to Trip Advisor, these are the top ten eateries in the city of Sioux Falls. Is your favorite spot on the list? Take a look.

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