The best restaurants in Wichita
63 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Pho KC
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week. Pho KC delivers slurp-worthy pho, crisp-edged egg rolls, and legit bánh mì, plus a dedicated vegan menu that…
Pho KC
RestaurantsJumbo's Beef & Brew
RestaurantsJumbo's Beef & Brew is slinging Angus burgers, crispy wings, Italian sausage sandwiches, and surprisingly addictive zucchini fries, all…
Jumbo's Beef & Brew
RestaurantsCandle Club
RestaurantsCandle Club is Wichita’s best kept secret for members, where live entertainment is center stage, dinner and drinks shine, and the room…
Candle Club
RestaurantsThe Belmont
RestaurantsThe Belmont is College Hill’s go-to for from-scratch plates, a cocktail list that actually earns its exclamation point, and brunch that…
The Belmont
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsHog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsWasabi Hinkaku
RestaurantsWhen your sushi craving refuses to negotiate, Wasabi Hinkaku delivers with a huge lineup of creative rolls plus comforting tempura and…
Wasabi Hinkaku
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsHog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsB&C Barbeque
RestaurantsB&C Barbeque serves slow-smoked, dry-rubbed Texas-style meats perfected over two generations on the same smoker the founder and his dad…
B&C Barbeque
RestaurantsVora Restaurant European
RestaurantsVora Restaurant European serves timeless French and Italian dishes alongside an extensive lineup of Old World wines, craft European beer,…
Vora Restaurant European
RestaurantsBlue Fin Sake Bar & Sushi
RestaurantsDown-to-earth restaurant whipping up inventive sushi rolls as well as traditional Japanese dishes.
Blue Fin Sake Bar & Sushi
RestaurantsFirst Mile Kitchen
RestaurantsFirst Mile Kitchen keeps it relaxed with locally sourced, wood-fired eats that lean into seasonal comfort and big flavors. It is the kind…
First Mile Kitchen
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsHomeGrown Wichita - West
RestaurantsHomeGrown Wichita - West leans into locally sourced goodness with cage-free eggs, homemade pastries, and fresh-squeezed OJ that actually…
HomeGrown Wichita - West
RestaurantsZiggy's Pizza
RestaurantsZiggy's Pizza is the go-to neighborhood pizza and sandwich pub when you want those square slices with thin-but-sturdy crust, saucy wings,…
Ziggy's Pizza
RestaurantsDempsey's Burger Pub
RestaurantsDempsey's Burger Pub cranks out juicy creations like the Bourbon Apple Brie wagyu burger, El Pollo Verde, and a legit salmon burger, with…
Dempsey's Burger Pub
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Cuisine packs comfort into gyoza, crispy chicken katsu, and hibachi with all the fixings, plus signature rolls like Sunshine…
Tokyo Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsPho Le’s Noodles & Sandwiches
RestaurantsCasual joint serving Vietnamese staples like pho along with dim sum on weekends.
Pho Le’s Noodles & Sandwiches
RestaurantsNapoli Italian Eatery
RestaurantsCasual cafe featuring handmade pastas, pizzas, and lasagna, alongside Italian classics.
Napoli Italian Eatery
RestaurantsiTZCALi Tapas & Tequila
RestaurantsWhere Mexican cuisine meets Wichita, Itzcali Tapas & Tequila leans into thoughtful tapas and tequila-forward cocktails inside a colorful,…
iTZCALi Tapas & Tequila
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsLottē
RestaurantsWhen you want dinner to feel like an occasion, Lottē leans into seasonal cooking, top-tier steaks, bright seafood and cocktails worth…
Lottē
RestaurantsAlbero Bistro | Italian
RestaurantsCasual, neighborly Italian in Greenwich Place, Albero Bistro keeps things comforting with classics and plenty of gluten-free options, so…
Albero Bistro | Italian
RestaurantsFioRito Ristorante
RestaurantsFioRito Ristorante is the kind of modern Italian spot that treats flour like a love language, with housemade bread and pasta, bright…
FioRito Ristorante
RestaurantsUmi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsJapanese steakhouse and sushi bar serving teppanyaki-style fare in a relaxed setting.
Umi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTwo Brothers BBQ
RestaurantsLocally owned and family operated for over 25 years, Two Brothers BBQ turns out tender ribs, sliced brisket, and pulled pork slow-smoked…
Two Brothers BBQ
RestaurantsWest Street Burgers
RestaurantsWhen you want a real-deal burger with juicy flavor, crispy onion rings, and those homemade chips that ruin your willpower, West Street…
West Street Burgers
RestaurantsPho Special LLC
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits for a slurpable reset, Pho Special LLC delivers with fragrant phở combos, spicy Bún Bò Huế, and duck noodle soup with…
Pho Special LLC
RestaurantsPhnom Penh Pho Authentic Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsMake Phnom Penh Pho Authentic Asian Cuisine your move this week for slow-simmered pho piled with fresh herbs, plus Cambodian and Vietnamese…
Phnom Penh Pho Authentic Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsPumphouse
RestaurantsPumphouse is that upbeat bar and grill locals rely on for tap beer, classic American eats, and a lively mix of live music, DJs, and…
Pumphouse
RestaurantsHomeGrown Wichita - Bradley Fair
RestaurantsHomeGrown Wichita - Bradley Fair keeps mornings happy with locally sourced brunch and lunch, cage-free eggs, fresh-squeezed orange juice,…
HomeGrown Wichita - Bradley Fair
RestaurantsGabbys Peruvian Restaurant
RestaurantsTrade your usual takeout for Gabbys Peruvian Restaurant, where tilapia gets pan-fried to golden perfection, seco de carne arrives with…
Gabbys Peruvian Restaurant
RestaurantsPublic at the Brickyard
RestaurantsLow-key watering hole with exposed-brick walls serving American comfort fare & craft beer.
Public at the Brickyard
RestaurantsWhen Pigs Fly BBQ
RestaurantsFamily-owned, counter-serve outfit providing classic BBQ fare in a modest strip-mall space.
When Pigs Fly BBQ
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsPasta Express
RestaurantsWhen you need reliable, no-fuss Italian that hits the spot without derailing your evening, Pasta Express has you covered with online…
Pasta Express
RestaurantsBite Me BBQ
RestaurantsBite Me BBQ turns out ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and hot links that taste like someone’s guarding the pit for fun, with hearty sides,…
Bite Me BBQ
RestaurantsTOKIZO
RestaurantsTokizo keeps weekday meals interesting with comforting udon, satisfying donburi bowls, and a Chicken Katsu Sando that nails the crunchy,…
TOKIZO
RestaurantsLarkspur | Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsWhen you're craving a laid-back, grown-up dinner in Old Town, Larkspur | Bistro & Bar nails it with Mediterranean-to-American plates, fresh…
Larkspur | Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsTy's Diner
RestaurantsLaid-back, casual eatery serving burgers topped with cheese, bacon and other fixings, plus fries.
Ty's Diner
RestaurantsGyoza Bar- Modern Japanese Eatery
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Gyoza Bar- Modern Japanese Eatery nails it with crisp gyoza, wagyu beef curry, green chili udon, and a dangerously…
Gyoza Bar- Modern Japanese Eatery
RestaurantsHikari sushi and ramen
RestaurantsRelaxed joint offering a menu of Japanese standards, including sushi rolls and bento boxes.
Hikari sushi and ramen
RestaurantsKnolla's Pizza Oldtown
RestaurantsKnolla's Pizza Oldtown has been serving Wichita since 1988 with hot, handcrafted pies and that easygoing, family feel. Grab a classic slice…
Knolla's Pizza Oldtown
RestaurantsBocatto Eatery and Pasta
RestaurantsCompact, family-run Italian restaurant serving chicken dishes and steaks plus wine and beer.
Bocatto Eatery and Pasta
RestaurantsSickies Garage Burgers & Brews
RestaurantsCasual burger spot serving comfort fare including mac and cheese burgers, plus beer and cocktails.
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
RestaurantsTommy's Apizza
RestaurantsTommy's Apizza is slinging legit New Haven-style pies with that signature oven-char, naturally fermented dough, and a chewy-crispy bite…
Tommy's Apizza
RestaurantsPicasso's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWichita’s go-to for foldable, thin-crust pies, Picasso's Pizzeria has been slinging brick-oven New York style slices since 2012, including…
Picasso's Pizzeria
RestaurantsBronx Pizza & Pints
RestaurantsBronx Pizza & Pints nails the comfort cravings with personal cheese pies, veggie pizza, chicken parmigiana, calzones, pasta, mac & cheese,…
Bronx Pizza & Pints
RestaurantsSapporo Japanese Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsDown-to-earth Japanese place serving creative maki & kitchen entrees with cocktails & imported beer.
Sapporo Japanese Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Monarch
RestaurantsIf you’re hanging around Delano, The Monarch is that friendly spot where the food hits right and the whiskey list goes deep, with one of…
The Monarch
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsNinza Sushi Bar (West)
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving classic sushi or rolls with a little flair, Ninza Sushi Bar (West) delivers in a casual, modern setup. Expect sushi…
Ninza Sushi Bar (West)
RestaurantsBlack Bird Burger
RestaurantsBlack Bird Burger keeps it Wichita-simple with Creekstone Farms Kansas beef, local ingredients, and bird-named burgers like the Kestrel and…
Black Bird Burger
RestaurantsHomeGrown
RestaurantsHomeGrown keeps breakfast, brunch and lunch interesting with locally-sourced plates, cage-free eggs, homemade pastries and fresh-squeezed…
HomeGrown
RestaurantsMr. Wingz
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Mr. Wingz marinates its never-frozen chicken for 24 hours and cooks it to order, plus the Yo! Chicken Sandwich…
Mr. Wingz
RestaurantsThe Nelson’s Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen the craving for a stacked cheesesteak or golden catfish hits, The Nelson’s Kitchen comes through with the kind of New American comfort…
The Nelson’s Kitchen
RestaurantsChicken N Pickle - Wichita
RestaurantsChicken N Pickle - Wichita does rotisserie chicken and shareable eats, then lets you work it off on pickleball courts, cornhole, ping pong,…
Chicken N Pickle - Wichita
RestaurantsHog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCounter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsFizz Burgers & Bottles
RestaurantsFizz Burgers & Bottles keeps things simple in the best way, serving scratch-made burgers and hearty sandwiches with a lineup of specialty…
Fizz Burgers & Bottles
RestaurantsBarrel Boys BBQ
RestaurantsIf you crave competition-style barbecue, Barrel Boys BBQ keeps Wichita fed with brisket, ribs, chicken and more that taste like they just…
Barrel Boys BBQ
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Social Tap Drinkery - Wichita State
RestaurantsSocial Tap Drinkery - Wichita State pours beers from around the world across 52 taps, with friendly tapologists helping you discover…
4510 E 19th St N Ste 101
“Social Tap Drinkery - Wichita State pours beers from around the world across 52 taps, with friendly tapologists helping you discover something new. This week, settle in inside or on the patio, trade screens for conversations, then grab a favorite to-go and keep the good vibes rolling.”
From the Wichita newsletter, August 24, 2026