Tailgator's — Restaurant in Brandon Township

Tailgators has always held a special place in my heart—my family used to own it, so walking in now still brings back a lot of great memories. I’m happy to say that the overall vibe is just as warm and welcoming as it was when I was a kid.

One thing I do miss is the personalized TVs at each booth. They were such a fun and unique feature, especially for families with kids. It gave little ones a chance to pick their own shows, making meals more enjoyable (and easier for the parents!). Hopefully, that’s something that might make a comeback in the future.

The bathrooms are the same as I remember from years ago and could definitely use a remodel to match the rest of the restaurant’s growth and potential.

Speaking of potential, the outdoor patio is a great space—it’s roomy, comfortable, and has a lot of charm. I’d love to see it used more often because it could be a standout feature, especially during nice weather.

Now to the food—the menu is excellent! You can find just about anything you’re in the mood for, whether it’s a fresh salmon salad, a hearty steak, or some delicious Southwest egg rolls. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are more than fair.

The staff is always kind and attentive. They make you feel right at home, and that welcoming attitude is what keeps people coming back.

Overall, Tailgators is still a great local spot in Brandon—perfect for families, casual dinners, or just a nice bite to eat. I’m glad to see it thriving and hope it continues to grow while keeping the same...

Traveling and this popped up. We were seated immediately. This place is big and has plenty of room. Booths, high tops, tabkes, the bar, and a party room too. Plenty of room between tables. Excellent atmosphere with tons of TVs and even TVs at every single booth. They were playing everything; boxing, racing, baseball, monster trucks. The restrooms were clean and had plenty room. The waitress took our drinks and appetizers immediately and I'm not exaggerating when I say that our apps were literally at the table in under 5 minutes! They were delicious and hot...we ordered cheeseballs and potato skins. The cheeseballs seemed homemade and we loved them. The ranch was AWESOME too. We were super unsure what to get and wanted to try the chislic....so we did and we were so glad. It was so tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. We also ordered boneless Buffalo wings that were covered in thick Buffalo sauce. I loved them. Seriously this place was well worth the stop. Our drinks were constantly refilled, our waitress was sweet and eager to ensure we were happy. I live 2 hours away and we will definitely be making the trip to come back just to eat here. So good, excellent service, fun atmosphere, clean restrooms, plenty of parking, good selection on the menu, all around EXCELLENT! We are stuffed and brought home our 2 boxes to share with family to try our new...

You’ll find this place right off the I-90 Brandon exit (South side) just East of Sioux Falls. Place is set up as a trendy bar and grill. Lots of tables and a sizable menu, but could be used as a bar only if you choose. Either-or, or both. Place is plenty big to accommodate many people. Staff was helpful, prompt and courteous. Food was pretty good, but not exceptional. The hamburger steak was a bit bland, and pizza was good but not over the top. The stir fry was pretty good. Best part of the whole meal…. The sweet potato tater tots. They were very good and worth having again, regardless on what else you try. I’ll list below what we all ordered, along with the description.

LOADED HAMBURGER STEAK - Fresh ground beef seasoned with our house spices, charbroiled, topped off with your choice of cheese (Havarti, Provolone or Cheddar Monterey Jack blend) and smothered with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with salad or soup, dinner roll, and your choice of side.

CHICKEN CASHEW STIR FRY - Stir fried carrots, onions, celery, broccoli, bell peppers, and cashews with house made oriental sauce served over rice. (soup or salad only)

PIZZA - Don’t remember what all...