Top 5 Highest Rated Tattoo Shops in South Dakota
Many of us already know that one of America’s most famous landmarks resides in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore. But for those that don’t know about the 40+ tattoo shops located throughout the state, it can be difficult to find one that has trustworthy reviews and ratings. So we have compiled data from all of these shops and selected the Top 5 highest rated tattoo shops in South Dakota. This was a hard decision to make consider a lot of the towns are generally smaller, thus not being able to receive some of the reviews that they would have if they were located in higher populated town. Without surprise, Sioux Falls holds all the shops in out Top 5 Countdown of the best shops in SD. This doesn’t mean that other shops are not worthy to visit, we’re just saying that these are the Highest Rated. Below check out our list and read a little about each shop. If you have received a tattoo from one of these tattoo shops, please comment your review below.
- Red Arbor LLC: Rating: 5 Stars – Reviews: 17
- Trademark Tattoo: Rating: 5 Stars – Reviews: 16
- Ink & Iron Tattoos: Rating: 5 Stars – Reviews: 8
- Alien & Co.: Rating: 4.5 Stars – Reviews: 6
- Electric Crayon: Rating: 4 Stars – Reviews: 11
Red Arbor LLC
Red Arbor Tattoo Shop
Cory & Twani are the couple duo that own and run Red Arbor LLC tattoo shop. Located in Sioux Falls, you can catch Cory producing some truly amazing portrait work. In fact, its some of the best that I’ve seen. Open Mon-Tue & Fri-Sun 12pm to 6pm, you can make an appointment to have one of the artists create and tattoo just about anything you can image. With a perfect 5 Star Rating and 17 User Reviews, its no wonder why this couple has climbed to the #1 spot.
Trademark Tattoo
Trademark Tattoo Shop
Jon Gamache is the sole artist at Trademark Tattoo. He has outstanding award winning work and can cover just about any style or subject. Jon completed a formal apprenticeship at the age of 16 and strives to meet his clients expectations. Trademark Tattoo is open 7 days a weeks and is located in Sioux Falls. You can also catch Jon frequently Guest Spotting at other tattoo shops throughout the country. Come see why he has single handedly dominated his way to the 2nd highest rated tattoo shop in South Dakota.
Ink & Iron Tattoos
Ink & Iron Tattoo Shop
If you’re looking for a well rounded crew, come visit Chad, Tim and Nate at Ink & Iron Tattoos in Sioux Falls. These guys have consistently put out fine artwork for the past 6 years. They can tattoo just about anything you can think of. But the best part is they are great at creating custom tattoos. Open 7 days a week, you can make an appointment or walk-in.
Alien & Co.
Alien & Co Tattoo Shop
Steve, Dustin, Bryan and Piercer Heath are what makes up Alien & Co. Tattoo Shop in Sioux Falls. The shop is open from Tuesday through Saturday and accepts Walk-Ins and Appointments. With award winning artists on hand each day they’re open, you can rest assure that getting a great quality tattoo is not as difficult as you might think. Come visit the crew at Alien Co. and discover why they are the 4th highest rated shop in South Dakota.
Electric Crayon
Electric Crayon Tattoo Shop
Electric Crayon is certainly a name to remember, and certainly my personal favorite tattoo shop in South Dakota. With 3 artists (Mark, Erin & Tyler) and 2 Piercers (Dan & Ben), these guys have beat out over 30+ tattoo shops to climb to the 5th highest rated shop in state. With a wide range of styles, this crew can really tattoo just about anything that walks into the shop. Open 6 days a week, Electric Crayon accepts both Walk-Ins and Appointments.
Again, if any of our reader has received a tattoo from one of these shops, please leave a comment below and let us know!
January 2015
January 24, 2015
I have a amazing back piece compliments of Jon Gramache. He took the story of my life and depicted it beautifully in flowers and symbols! Jon is truly an excellent artist and person!
Jon “bologna darts” gamache is both a friend and an awesome artist! He’s done numerous pieces for me including my neck. Which is still one of my favorites. Still have a couple we have yet to finish but that just gives me something that I’m hellah looking forward to And can’t wait to finish. Next time I’m in sufu sodakia I’ll definitely be stopping by gAMaCHeS shop FO SHO!!!
Electric Crayon
Electric Crayon is my absolute favorite! Everything I have ever wanted they have made happen. Mark does absolutely phenomenal work and always makes what I want unique so it’s just mine.
Glad to see a top 5 list for Tattoos in SD, however Alien & Co. and Ink & Iron should not be considered anywhere near the top 5! I have yet to see above average work come from Alien and Ink & Iron should just give up already!
I’m sitting in the chair right now at Alien & Co. finishing up a rather large tatoo. I couldn’t be happier with it. Judging by the pictures of past work, he’s done well above average work.
Do yourself a favor and Jon Gamache a visit! He’s truly a blessing and it shows in his work. It’s not everyday you get a tattoo from an award winning artist, so I strongly recommend going to Jon next time you want your next masterpiece!