Watertown, South Dakota Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Watertown, South Dakota, a city of 25,350 nestled in the heart of the prairie. Known for its beautiful Lake Kampeska and vibrant community spirit, Watertown has seen its share of culinary changes over the years. This page highlights closed down restaurants that have shut down for various reasons—some permanently closed, while others may have been temporarily closed during challenging times. Explore the history of Watertown’s dining scene and reminisce about these once-beloved eateries.

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Minervas Restaurant & Bar – Watertown – 1901 9Th Ave Sw
1901 9Th Ave Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed Permanently
Godfather’s Pizza – Watertown – 1300 9Th Ave Se
1300 9Th Ave Se
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed Permanently
Minervas Restaurant & Bar – Watertown – 1901 9Th Ave Sw
1901 9Th Ave Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed
Godfather’s Pizza – Watertown – 1300 9Th Ave Se
1300 9Th Ave Se
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed
IHOP – Watertown – 3319 9Th Ave Se
3319 9Th Ave Se
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant – Watertown – 1519 9Th Ave Se
1519 9Th Ave Se
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed
The Juice Bar – Watertown – 311 9Th Ave Se
311 9Th Ave Se
Watertown, SD 57201
Status: Closed