Wichita’s Best Cultural Restaurants, From Local To Fine Dining
Kansas is home to a number of fine dining restaurants, tiny burger joints and trendy restaurants located in the downtown and Old Town areas. Affordable and laid-back, the dining scene here befits the character of the city. This is our handpicked selection of 10 must-try cultural restaurants in Wichita, Kansas
1. Doo-Dah Diner
Diner, Restaurant, American
2. Savute’s
Bar, Restaurant, Italian
3. Riverside Cafe
Cafe, Restaurant, American
5. Bomber Burger
Bomber Burger
Bomber Burger is located in a tiny bungalow on the side of the road, with seating space for less than 20 people. The burgers include a moist patty formed using local Angus beef, spruced up with an aromatic spice mix, then grilled for a long time, making the meat incredibly flavorful; buns are rich, and the cheese features prominently on every burger. Get ready for some real Wichita burger action.
Bomber Burger, 4860 S Clifton Ave, Wichita, KS, USA, +1 316 522 6291
6. Hangar One Steakhouse
Bar, Restaurant, Steakhouse, American, Gluten-free
7. The Monarch
Bar, Pub, Gastropub, Pub Grub
With artworks adorning its walls and an incredible chandelier made from reused bicycle parts in the center of the dining hall, the Monarch is a gastropub with a trendy, laid-back atmosphere. The dining options are casual, with dishes ranging from classic salads to meat-filled sandwiches; and meat is actually one of the best things about the Monarch – it’s all smoked in-house, every day, so guests are guaranteed high quality and depth of flavor. Beer is another one to try: the venue’s owners source some great artisan beers from the region and bring them to the Monarch for customers to try out.
8. Watermark Books
Bookstore
9. Newport Grill
Newport Grill
Boasting a lovely patio area and friendly atmosphere, Newport Grill is widely considered to be one of the best steak and seafood restaurants in the area, and is aptly located on the water at the Bradley Fair mall. The produce, including fish and seafood, is flown in six days a week, guaranteeing freshness and quality throughout the season. The selection of oysters alone is wide enough to satisfy most seafood lovers: pick between oysters hailing from Fanny Bay, Blue Point and Sunset Beach or Naked Cowboy oysters. For mains, choose the delicious Hawaiian ahi, or the succulent Colorado rack of lamb. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Newport Grill is a must-try for fine dining in the heart of Wichita.
Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Rd., Wichita, KS, USA, +1 316 636 9555
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