Another Sioux Falls Restaurant Needs Your Help to Stay Open

The status of the local restaurant scene in Sioux Falls continues to be a tumultuous one, to say the least.

The closures of favorites like Kaladi's, Rosie's Cafe, Papa Woody's, and more have been a big blow.

Luckily, others like McNally's (new ownership) and Ode To Food (new location) managed to avoid closing, and most recently, The Cattitude Cafe got a new lease on life after putting out an urgent plea for funding from customers.

But times are still tough out there.

FIGHTING TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN

The latest Sioux Falls restaurant to go public with its struggles is Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen in the Jones 421 Building on North Phillips Avenue.

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NOT THE FIRST BIG CHALLENGE

If you know anything about Swamp Daddy's, you know it is already a miracle it has survived this long.

Back in January of 2024, the restaurant was forced to close for eight months after a glycol leak caused by an HVAC company hitting a pipe while moving a furnace one floor above the restaurant, forcing a major clean-up and renovation project.

The restaurant rebounded from that setback and reopened last August. A Saturday brunch has been added on selected dates.

Swamp Daddy's is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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?

Do You Remember These Closed Sioux Falls Restaurants?

Tasty restaurants have come and gone over the years. Unfortunately, some of these restaurants were our favorites and we still crave their food.

What I wouldn't do for one more Monte Cristo sandwich from Benningan's, or a Porky Calzone from Zaroty Pizza Kitchen.

Here's a list of several of our favorite Sioux Falls restaurants that have closed. Oh, we know there are many more. If we missed your favorite, make sure you send us a message or check out this story on our Facebook page and comment.

From eating cheeseburgers at the counter of Hamburger Inn to devouring egg rolls at Ming Wah Cafe, here's a list of our favorite restaurants that have closed and we miss.

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