Highest-rated restaurants in Sioux City by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Sioux City, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3138 Singing Hills Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Tacos El Guero
- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 525 Pearl St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Tastee Inn & Out
- Rating: 3.7/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2610 Gordon Drive Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: American, fast food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#27. Buffalo Alice
- Rating: 3.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1022 4th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
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#26. Main + Abbey
- Rating: 3.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 3rd St. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Gastropubs, American, Beer Bar
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#25. Trattoria Fresco
- Rating: 3.8/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 511 4th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
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#24. Horizon Family Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1220 Tri View Ave. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: American
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#23. Brightside
- Rating: 3.8/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 525 4th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Delis
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#22. Da Kao Chinese & Vietnamese Cusine
- Rating: 3.9/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 West 7th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese
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#21. Bob Roe's Point After
- Rating: 3.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2320 Transit Ave. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, American
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#20. Four Season's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 West 7th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
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#19. 1000 Degrees Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1388 Hamilton Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#18. Table 32
- Rating: 4.1/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 South Virginia St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#17. El Fredo Pizza
- Rating: 4.1/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 523 West 19th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
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#16. Johnnie Mars
- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2401 East 5th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, American
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#15. La Juanita Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1316 Pierce St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Pete's Thai on 5th
- Rating: 4.2/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 507 5th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese, Noodles
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#13. Diamond Thai
- Rating: 4.2/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 515 West 7th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Thai
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#12. The Diving Elk
- Rating: 4.3/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 4th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#11. Greek To Me-Sunnybrook Dr
- Rating: 4.3/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5714 Sunnybrook Drive Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Greek, American, Salad
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#10. Jerry's Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1417 Morningside Ave. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Pizza
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#9. Sneaky's Chicken
- Rating: 4.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3711 Gordon Drive Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: American, Chicken Wings
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#8. Fuji Sushi & Teriyaki
- Rating: 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4400 Sergeant Road Ste 222 Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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#7. La Morena Good Morning
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1322 Jackson St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Mexican
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#6. Marto Brewing Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 930 4th St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Breweries, Gastropubs
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#5. Pickerman's Soup & Sandwhiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1762 Hamilton Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Sandwiches
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#4. Pierce Street Coffee Works
- Rating: 4.6/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1920 Pierce St. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis
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#3. Koi Sushi and Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1790 Hamilton Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
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#2. Opa Time
- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2129 Hamilton Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean, New American
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#1. Shahi Palace
- Rating: 4.7/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3146 Singing Hills Blvd. Sioux City, Iowa
- Categories: Indian
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
