SiouxFalls.Business: Restaurant openings in SF, Canopy by Hilton marks first year

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jodi Schwan with SiouxFalls.Business visited to discuss the special suites and events at the Canopy by Hilton, along with the opening of Pho Thai on the east side and the return of Rosie’s Cafe to the west side of Sioux Falls!

The Canopy by Hilton marks first year:

The Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls marked its first year in business on December 4.

Sources say that the hotel outperformed expectations, especially when it comes to attracting groups and events.

With Christmas on the way, they also have a new addition just for the holiday season.

The new holiday-theme suite, which has been decorated for Christmas and offers hot chocolate and treats in the room that overlooks Winter Wonderland at Falls Park.

The hotel will also host Santa in the lobby this Sunday, December 21, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, along with cookie decorating for kids.

Cascatat Italian Cuisine will also have a plated Christmas Eve dinner featuring holiday specials, including beef bourguignon and chateaubriand for two.

Restaurant openings:

Pho Thai recently opened on East 10th Street in the former Denny’s and is the third restaurant for Pho Thai, serving Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisine.

The original Pho Thai opened in 2019 in Shriver Square at 11th Street and Phillips Avenue and expanded to the west side of the city in June 2024.

Some popular entrees include pad Thai, pho, and chef specials such as sesame chicken and General Tso’s chicken.

Over on the west side, Rosie’s Café is returning under new ownership next week after closing earlier this year.

The new owners will be open from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on Dec 23, close for Christmas, and then reopen on December 26.

You can expect many of your classic favorites with a slightly expanded menu and daily specials.

The restaurant has been remodeled inside, making room for 48 diners, but otherwise it will be very similar to the place that has been in Sioux Falls since 1984.

The restaurant will be open from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, Tuesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturdays and Sundays.