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Is Lalibela Still Open? Update (Sioux Falls, SD)

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As of September 2026, Lalibela is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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lalibela605.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website is live with a working online ordering system, and Google Places lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 33, Episode 5
  • Original air date
  • Address 200 S Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lalibela's Ethiopian menu and bar in the "South Dakota Smorgasbord" episode, which aired January 1, 2021. The Sioux Falls restaurant takes its name from a historic town in northern Ethiopia about 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa, known for its monolithic rock-cut churches, according to the restaurant's own website. Lalibela operates at 200 S. Kiwanis Avenue and lists both a restaurant menu and a bar menu on its site. A check of the restaurant's website on 2026-09-08 found it live with a working online ordering system, and Google's business listing showed the restaurant's status as operational. The site listed a local phone number for reservations and takeout, and no closure notices were found anywhere in the review.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 33, Episode 5
Original air date
Episode title
South Dakota Smorgasbord
What was featured
the restaurant's Ethiopian menu and full bar
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lalibela

Frequently asked questions

Is Lalibela still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lalibela is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Lalibela after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lalibela's Ethiopian menu and bar in the "South Dakota Smorgasbord" episode, which aired January 1, 2021. As of September 2026, Lalibela is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Lalibela located?

200 S Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lalibela?

Season 33, Episode 5 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 1, 2021. The episode is titled “South Dakota Smorgasbord”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The site listed a local phone number for reservations and takeout, and no closure notices were found anywhere in the review. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Lalibela still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Lalibela's Ethiopian menu and bar in the "South Dakota Smorgasbord" episode, which aired January 1, 2021. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
200 S Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
lalibela605.com

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