Murph's Burgers & Fries Named Top SD Hole-in-the-Wall

The Takeout ranked the Sioux Falls spot's Famous Murph Burger as South Dakota's best hole-in-the-wall burger in its national list.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Comfort Food

Murph's Burgers & Fries Named Top SD Hole-in-the-Wall

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The Takeout named Murph's Burgers & Fries and its Famous Murph Burger the best hole-in-the-wall burger in South Dakota. The list, which includes 50 offerings, is based on expert critics, national and local coverage, regional competitions, and customer reviews.

Why it matters

The recognition highlights a locally owned Sioux Falls restaurant competing on a national stage for casual burger dining. It also gives Sioux Falls diners a noted local option among the state's independent burger spots.

The Famous Murph Burger uses a third-pound patty with bacon jam, American and Swiss cheeses, house sauce, lettuce, and onion on brioche. The article does not specify pricing or the full range of menu prices.

The players

The Takeout

The Takeout is a food media publication that compiles national lists of notable regional dining spots and food items.

Murphy Lundie

Murphy Lundie is the chef and owner behind Murph's Burgers & Fries, trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Oregon.

The details

Murphy Lundie, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Oregon, and worked in upscale kitchens, returned to South Dakota in 2021 to launch a food truck. The business later opened a permanent restaurant on East Arrowhead Parkway, and the menu includes variations such as the Irish Hangover with a fried egg and the Jalapeño Popper burger with smoked-jalapeño cream cheese.

Summer 2021: Murphy Lundie returned to South Dakota and launched the Murph's Burgers & Fries food truck.
March 2022: Murph's opened a permanent restaurant on East Arrowhead Parkway.
November 3, 2026: The Takeout published its list naming Murph's as South Dakota's top hole-in-the-wall burger.

Culture Shift

The Takeout's state-by-state hole-in-the-wall burger list reflects continued national interest in independent, chef-driven casual spots rather than chain restaurants. Murph's selection extends that pattern to a Sioux Falls restaurant founded by a former upscale-kitchen chef.

Sioux Falls diners looking for a casual burger can visit the East Side strip mall location or the East Arrowhead Parkway restaurant. The Famous Murph Burger and its variations offer a specific option for those seeking a hole-in-the-wall experience locally.

The takeaway

Independent local restaurants can gain statewide and national visibility through focused menus and consistent execution. Diners looking for hole-in-the-wall options often find them in strip malls and neighborhood locations rather than prominent main streets.