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Walleye, the state fish of South Dakota, has a flaky white flesh and a sweet, mild flavor. Anglers from around the nation come to South Dakota in search of this prized fish, and during the summer season, it hits the fry pan in restaurant kitchens across the state.
Often lightly breaded and fried, walleye finds its way onto many a menu in the form of a sandwich, often served no-frills with lettuce, tomato and a bit of tartar sauce.
10Best and Sandwich America set out to find the best walleye sandwich in the state. To do so, 10Best editors joined forces with the South Dakota Department of Tourism and The Food Channel to nominate 14 worthy restaurants across the state. For the last four weeks, our readers have been voting daily for their favorites, and the results are in.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Walleye Sandwich in South Dakota are as follows:
- Drifters Bar & Grille - Fort Pierre
- RiverCenter Cafe - Pierre
- Bay Leaf Cafe - Spearfish
- Brown Rock Café - Deadwood
- The Landing Restaurant and Lounge - Yankton
- McNally's Irish Pub - Sioux Falls
- Callaway's - Sioux Falls
- Minervas - Multiple Locations
- Watertown Brewing Co. - Watertown
- Lunkers Restaurant - Watertown
Congratulations to all our winning sandwich shops in South Dakota!
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Jennifer Daskevich
After winning the World Sandwich Championships,... Read More
After winning the World Sandwich Championships, Jennifer took her love of America’s first and still favorite “hand held device” better known as the sandwich, and founded Sandwich America, America’s comprehensive sandwich driven meal occasion platform. Jennifer believes that “a sandwich is the only food genre that is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a snack.” Jennifer has won numerous cooking competitions and is a restaurateur, wine sommelier, award winning food photographer, TV food personality with NBC Affiliate WFLA in Tampa and appeared on FYI’s original series World Food Championships. She looks forward to embarking on The Great American Sandwich Trail this summer. Socialize with Sandwich America on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Jennifer Daskevich
After winning the World Sandwich Championships, Jennifer took her love of America’s first and still favorite “hand held device” better known as the sandwich, and founded Sandwich America, America’s comprehensive sandwich driven meal occasion platform. Jennifer believes that “a sandwich is the only food genre that is good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or a snack.” Jennifer has won numerous cooking competitions and is a restaurateur, wine sommelier, award winning food photographer, TV food personality with NBC Affiliate WFLA in Tampa and appeared on FYI’s original series World Food Championships. She looks forward to embarking on The Great American Sandwich Trail this summer. Socialize with Sandwich America on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Kay Logsdon
Kay serves as Editor in Chief of The Food Channel,... Read More
Kay serves as Editor in Chief of The Food Channel, developing food-related stories, videos, recipes and more for the website and its distribution network. She speaks and consults on food trends, working with some of the biggest food brands in America. Her favorite thing to do is work with chefs across the country as they do menu development, since she gets to taste and critique the dishes.
Kay Logsdon
Kay serves as Editor in Chief of The Food Channel, developing food-related stories, videos, recipes and more for the website and its distribution network. She speaks and consults on food trends, working with some of the biggest food brands in America. Her favorite thing to do is work with chefs across the country as they do menu development, since she gets to taste and critique the dishes.
South Dakota Department of Tourism
The Mount Rushmore State offers a diverse range of... Read More
The Mount Rushmore State offers a diverse range of scenic byways and dramatic landscapes; iconic monuments and quirky roadside attractions; colorful history and rich culture; and multitude of travel experiences that make it a popular destination to visit year-round.
South Dakota Department of Tourism
The Mount Rushmore State offers a diverse range of scenic byways and dramatic landscapes; iconic monuments and quirky roadside attractions; colorful history and rich culture; and multitude of travel experiences that make it a popular destination to visit year-round.