Beloved Burbank Restaurant Whimp’s Plans Return To Serve South Dakota Diners Once Again
Almost a year to the day since diners in South Dakota were dealt a devastating blow with the closing of an iconic small-town favorite, word has come that this legendary location is opening its doors once again.
Whimp's Place, in tiny Burbank (population 93), lives!
The mid-October message in 2026 is a big improvement from the announcement that broke so many hearts just a little more than a year ago when Whimp's caught everyone off guard with this post.:
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Whimp's was first opened by 'Whimp' Girard in 1967 inside a former train station, along the railroad tracks and highway that connect Elk Point and Vermillion.
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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 16 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants within 90 minutes of Sioux Falls.
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Check Out This 1962 Listing of Sioux Falls Bars and Restaurants - Do You Remember Any?
Check out this collection of Sioux Falls bars and restaurants. We have Giovanni's Steak House, The Rainbow Bar, Harry's Hamburgers, Eagle Bar and Lounge, Pancake House, Nickel Plate, and more. Do you remember any of them? Or how long any lasted?
10 Small-Town South Dakota Restaurants That Are Worth The Drive
The Sioux Empire is full of restaurants that are long-known to be local favorites.
Sure, they might be a short drive from home, but you won't regret the experience at these hometown mainstays.
Here are 10 of the best small-town restaurants in South Dakota.
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