Location: Watertown
Top Restaurants in Watertown
Watertown Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Watertown
Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the fifth largest city in South Dakota. It is also the principal city of the Watertown Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Codington and Hamlin counties.
Things to do in Watertown
1. Dempsey's Brewey Pub & Restuarant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 165 reviews
Dempsey's Brewery, Pub & Restaurant is a landmark building in Down Town Watertown, founded un 1999 as the Highland Laddie. We are the 2nd oldest brewery in the State of South Dakota, and founder Bill Dempsey is the Official bagpiper of South Dakota. We feature a unique blend of European and American style food, along with a a collection of fantastic bourbon and scotches, and some handcrafted ales that our customers rave about. Owner Sean Dempsey is the #10 national ranked trad pizza winner in Las Vegas at the Pizza Expo in 2017, and won the #1 Trad pizza in the NW Division as well. Dempseys features a double decker Marsal & Sons brick oven, NY style pizzas, with a mix of detroits everyone and than, along with option for pickup, eat in, or delivery ( through Zipdish Delivery) Our Restaurant is a bit different. Most flags hanging have been gifts from patrons over the years, all military flags have been given, and our FOH manager recently took 1st in the Deadwood Bartender Championship for the state. We are located in an iconic 1903 Building located at 127 North Broadway. Cheers!
Reviewed By Todd R
We are locals in the area and stopped in for a bite to eat and a beer. We always have good food and service when we are here. They have some great pizzas! Highly recommend Dempsey’s!
2. Common Ground Coffee House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Julie M - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
We passed through town on our way north and stopped at this little coffee house for a quick pick me up. When you walk in the smells are AMAZING. Service was quick and professional, and with smiles all around. Everything was made perfectly. I will definitely be back!
3. Zesto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Phone 605 886-4157
Reviewed By Annemarie201
Got a chocolate malt and it was absolutely terrible, I should have went to Dairy Queen or McDonalds! Will not be stopping back!!
4. Five Loaves Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By John R - Watertown
You've got to get here early for the fresh baked rolls (daily) but they are SO worth the effort! There are none better in town. So decadent. Absolutely mouth watering delicious.
Their fresh baked breads and other treats are amazing as well, but the roll are worth jumping out of bed in the morning.
5. Harry's Hair Cuts & Hot Towels
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
We are a Haircut/Bar combo. Yes, that doesn't sound the best but we assure you that both areas are separated and food safety our number one concern. We started out as a hair cut place that had a waiting room with beer and burgers. We have turned into something much bigger! We hope you give us a try!
Reviewed By MeganG6457
This is an absolutely great place to dine. We have been here a number of times. I had shrimp nachos one night but I couldn't eat it because the chips were way too salty. The burgers are awesome, and that is what I would stick with personally. The burgers are cooked perfectly which is juicy and not overdone and dry. The bread to the sandwiches are soft and fresh. There is a great beer selection to choose from ranging from your typical beers to some IPAs.
6. Guadalajara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By MeganG6457
We love the chips and salsBefore you meal, the servers bring out freshly made chips and salsa which are awesome. The staff are very pleasant and friendly. We ordered several fajita meals which were awesome just wish they brought a couple more tortillas as there is so much filling that could be placed inside the shells. We ran out of shells. We will be back!
7. Starbucks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Mjwali - Watford City, North Dakota
This Starbucks needs to train their baristas better. I come here probably a couple times a week and the only person that has made my drinks spot on is the male working here. Otherwise the drinks are much too sweet. The employees are all friendly tho!!
8. Wheel Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By WillisBayTrading - Tacoma, Washington
This is one of those perfect small town diners/cafe's that provide their customers with the best the community has to offer. Great food and friendly service. The daily coffee clatch was in the corner table hashing over the recent news. Don't forget the great sweet rolls...
9. Minervas Restaurant and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 81 reviews
An Attraction Inside An Attraction! Minervas is located inside the Ramkota Hotel, which is also attached to the Watertown Events Center. Because of this fact, the award winning restaurant is a top choice for catering small and large events in Watertown. The restaurant offers hand-cut, in-house aged steaks, fresh seafood, chops, classic pasta dishes, the freshest salads, and house-made desserts.
Reviewed By Nancy M - Watertown, South Dakota
Minerva's is the place to go for excellent food and service! I have never been disappointed. If you want to enjoy a nice quiet evening, go to Minerva's!
10. Charley's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By John R - Watertown
This is my favorite place in Watertown. It's a very unique atmosphere - unlike anywhere else in town. We can go here and forget that we're in small town SD. The food is excellent, and different from anything else in town.
I highly recommend this place. Make sure to ask for the Opera House tour to add to your unique experience!
