The best restaurants in Wichita

56 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Wichita’s best · Bakeries & Sweets · Beauty · Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · Home & Garden · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Entertainment · Nightlife · Arts & Culture · Shopping · Sporting Goods

Pinned in Wichita today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Wichita — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Restaurants · 56 places · showing the latest additions first

Pho KC

Restaurants

Treat yourself this week. Pho KC delivers slurp-worthy pho, crisp-edged egg rolls, and legit bánh mì, plus a dedicated vegan menu that…

4875 E Pawnee St

“Treat yourself this week. Pho KC delivers slurp-worthy pho, crisp-edged egg rolls, and legit bánh mì, plus a dedicated vegan menu that makes picking dinner easy. Wash it down with Thai tea or classic hot tea, then get back to Wichita life feeling approximately 37% cozier.”

Jumbo's Beef & Brew

Restaurants

Jumbo's Beef & Brew is slinging Angus burgers, crispy wings, Italian sausage sandwiches, and surprisingly addictive zucchini fries, all…

3750 N Woodlawn Blvd Ste 102

“Jumbo's Beef & Brew is slinging Angus burgers, crispy wings, Italian sausage sandwiches, and surprisingly addictive zucchini fries, all made with farm-sourced meats and fresh, organic toppings.”

From the Wichita newsletter, August 3, 2026

Candle Club

Restaurants

Candle Club is Wichita’s best kept secret for members, where live entertainment is center stage, dinner and drinks shine, and the room…

6135 E 13th St N

“Candle Club is Wichita’s best kept secret for members, where live entertainment is center stage, dinner and drinks shine, and the room feels like home. Check the calendar for local favorites, trivia nights, and that Fried Chicken Buffet, then make it a night that actually feels special.”

From the Wichita newsletter, August 7, 2026

The Belmont

Restaurants

Bright locale with an upscale mod motif, serving thoughtfully sourced entrees & cocktails.

3555 E Douglas Ave

“Bright locale with an upscale mod motif, serving thoughtfully sourced entrees & cocktails.”

Run a Wichita business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurants

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

3236 N Rock Rd Ste 190 #190

“Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.”

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

Restaurants

Counter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.

630 E 47th St S

“Counter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.”

Wasabi Hinkaku

Restaurants

Sushi joint turning out a huge variety of rolls as well as tempura and noodles.

912 E Douglas Ave

“Sushi joint turning out a huge variety of rolls as well as tempura and noodles.”

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Restaurants

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

320 S Ridge Rd

“Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.”

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

Restaurants

Counter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.

233 S West St

“Counter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.”

B&C Barbeque

Restaurants

Bare-bones shack for buffet-style barbecue & all the fixings, plus salad bar & catering services.

355 N Washington St

“Bare-bones shack for buffet-style barbecue & all the fixings, plus salad bar & catering services.”

Blue Fin Sake Bar & Sushi

Restaurants

Down-to-earth restaurant whipping up inventive sushi rolls as well as traditional Japanese dishes.

255 Washington N

“Down-to-earth restaurant whipping up inventive sushi rolls as well as traditional Japanese dishes.”

First Mile Kitchen

Restaurants

Relaxed spot for locally sourced goods featuring wood-fired eats, inventive cocktails, and a wine list.

2141 N Bradley Fair Pkwy #111

“Relaxed spot for locally sourced goods featuring wood-fired eats, inventive cocktails, and a wine list.”

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Restaurants

Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

4862 E 35th St N Ste N

“Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.”

HomeGrown Wichita - West

Restaurants

Comfy American breakfast & lunch cafe offering classic fare with coffee, juice drinks & cocktails.

2835 N Maize Rd #195

“Comfy American breakfast & lunch cafe offering classic fare with coffee, juice drinks & cocktails.”

Ziggy's Pizza

Restaurants

Pizza joint known for its square slices (with thin but sturdy crust), wings and beer list.

Clifton Square Village, 3700 E Douglas Ave Ste 100

“Pizza joint known for its square slices (with thin but sturdy crust), wings and beer list.”

Dempsey's Burger Pub

Restaurants

Gourmet burgers made with Kobe beef, fish, chicken or veggies in a warm tavern setting with a patio.

3700 E Douglas Ave #78

“Gourmet burgers made with Kobe beef, fish, chicken or veggies in a warm tavern setting with a patio.”

Slim Chickens

Restaurants

Counter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.

2313 N Greenwich Rd

“Counter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.”

Tokyo Japanese Cuisine

Restaurants

Relaxed eatery serving Japanese fare such as sushi, teriyaki & tempura, with specials at lunch.

446 N West St

“Relaxed eatery serving Japanese fare such as sushi, teriyaki & tempura, with specials at lunch.”

Pho Le’s Noodles & Sandwiches

Restaurants

Casual joint serving Vietnamese staples like pho along with dim sum on weekends.

2949 N Rock Rd #120

“Casual joint serving Vietnamese staples like pho along with dim sum on weekends.”

Napoli Italian Eatery

Restaurants

Casual cafe featuring handmade pastas, pizzas, and lasagna, alongside Italian classics.

7718 E 37th St N

“Casual cafe featuring handmade pastas, pizzas, and lasagna, alongside Italian classics.”

iTZCALi Tapas & Tequila

Restaurants

Casual spot serving tapas, Mexican mains, and margaritas, plus happy hour.

2819 E Central Ave

“Casual spot serving tapas, Mexican mains, and margaritas, plus happy hour.”

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

Restaurants

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

9990 E 13th St N

“Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.”

Lottē

Restaurants

Seasonal, upscale eatery specializing in steaks and seafood, as well as cocktails.

320 S Market St Ste 101

“Seasonal, upscale eatery specializing in steaks and seafood, as well as cocktails.”

Albero Bistro | Italian

Restaurants

Italian fare, including gluten-free options, in a casual setting in Greenwich Place Shopping Center.

2684 N Greenwich Rd Ste 600

“Italian fare, including gluten-free options, in a casual setting in Greenwich Place Shopping Center.”

FioRito Ristorante

Restaurants

Modern Italian bistro with housemade pasta, wine and sangria, plus brunch.

3134 E Douglas Ave

“Modern Italian bistro with housemade pasta, wine and sangria, plus brunch.”

Umi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Restaurants

Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar serving teppanyaki-style fare in a relaxed setting.

11233 E 13th St N

“Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar serving teppanyaki-style fare in a relaxed setting.”

Two Brothers BBQ

Restaurants

Casual, family-owned eatery for BBQ staples such as ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus classic sides.

300 S Greenwich Rd

“Casual, family-owned eatery for BBQ staples such as ribs, brisket & pulled pork, plus classic sides.”

West Street Burgers

Restaurants

Casual, family-friendly spot for burgers, fries, shakes and homemade chips.

130 S West St

“Casual, family-friendly spot for burgers, fries, shakes and homemade chips.”

Pho Special LLC

Restaurants

Relaxed Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, banh mi sandwiches, smoothies & other familiar offerings.

2409 E Pawnee St

“Relaxed Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, banh mi sandwiches, smoothies & other familiar offerings.”

Pumphouse

Restaurants

Upbeat bar & grill in a converted gas station offering tap beer, classic American eats & live music.

825 E 2nd St N

“Upbeat bar & grill in a converted gas station offering tap beer, classic American eats & live music.”

HomeGrown Wichita - Bradley Fair

Restaurants

Casual, locally sourced brunch cafe (often serving breakfast food).

1900 N Rock Rd #108

“Casual, locally sourced brunch cafe (often serving breakfast food).”

Gabbys Peruvian Restaurant

Restaurants

Relaxed, counter-service spot focusing on traditional Peruvian dishes, including sandwiches and fried rice.

1002 S Seneca St

“Relaxed, counter-service spot focusing on traditional Peruvian dishes, including sandwiches and fried rice.”

Public at the Brickyard

Restaurants

Low-key watering hole with exposed-brick walls serving American comfort fare & craft beer.

129 N Rock Island Ave

“Low-key watering hole with exposed-brick walls serving American comfort fare & craft beer.”

When Pigs Fly BBQ

Restaurants

Family-owned, counter-serve outfit providing classic BBQ fare in a modest strip-mall space.

7011 W Central Ave #116

“Family-owned, counter-serve outfit providing classic BBQ fare in a modest strip-mall space.”

IHOP

Restaurants

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

3204 N Maize Rd

“Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.”

Pasta Express

Restaurants

Relaxed Italian restaurant offering popular dishes for lunch and dinner plus takeout.

4100 E Harry St #55

“Relaxed Italian restaurant offering popular dishes for lunch and dinner plus takeout.”

Bite Me BBQ

Restaurants

Family-run BBQ joint serving brisket, pulled pork, ribs & all the trimmings in a down-home setting.

132 St Francis

“Family-run BBQ joint serving brisket, pulled pork, ribs & all the trimmings in a down-home setting.”

Larkspur | Bistro & Bar

Restaurants

American bistro classics are served amid homey surrounds with a garden patio & a laid-back vibe.

904 E Douglas Ave

“American bistro classics are served amid homey surrounds with a garden patio & a laid-back vibe.”

Ty's Diner

Restaurants

Laid-back, casual eatery serving burgers topped with cheese, bacon and other fixings, plus fries.

928 West 2nd St N

“Laid-back, casual eatery serving burgers topped with cheese, bacon and other fixings, plus fries.”

Gyoza Bar- Modern Japanese Eatery

Restaurants

Ramen and curry joint also serving wagyu, sushi and seafood, plus sake and tea.

6428 E Central Ave

“Ramen and curry joint also serving wagyu, sushi and seafood, plus sake and tea.”

Hikari sushi and ramen

Restaurants

Relaxed joint offering a menu of Japanese standards, including sushi rolls and bento boxes.

240 N Main St Ste 300 (Haysville)

“Relaxed joint offering a menu of Japanese standards, including sushi rolls and bento boxes.”

Knolla's Pizza Oldtown

Restaurants

New York- & Chicago-style pizzas, subs & beer by the pitcher in a bright, counter-serve joint.

338 N Mead St Ste 2

“New York- & Chicago-style pizzas, subs & beer by the pitcher in a bright, counter-serve joint.”

Bocatto Eatery and Pasta

Restaurants

Compact, family-run Italian restaurant serving chicken dishes and steaks plus wine and beer.

321 N Mead St

“Compact, family-run Italian restaurant serving chicken dishes and steaks plus wine and beer.”

Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

Restaurants

Casual burger spot serving comfort fare including mac and cheese burgers, plus beer and cocktails.

2424 N Maize Rd

“Casual burger spot serving comfort fare including mac and cheese burgers, plus beer and cocktails.”

Picasso's Pizzeria

Restaurants

Thin-crust, NY-style slices & pies are made in a brick oven at this cozy family-run place.

621 W Douglas Ave

“Thin-crust, NY-style slices & pies are made in a brick oven at this cozy family-run place.”

Bronx Pizza & Pints

Restaurants

Casual restaurant offering pizza, Italian dishes, and sandwiches in a kid-friendly space.

2140 W 21st St

“Casual restaurant offering pizza, Italian dishes, and sandwiches in a kid-friendly space.”

Sapporo Japanese Sushi Restaurant

Restaurants

Down-to-earth Japanese place serving creative maki & kitchen entrees with cocktails & imported beer.

8065 E Peachtree Ln

“Down-to-earth Japanese place serving creative maki & kitchen entrees with cocktails & imported beer.”

The Monarch

Restaurants

Industrial-chic New American eatery with a cool vibe & a huge list of bourbons, plus outdoor dining.

579 W Douglas Ave

“Industrial-chic New American eatery with a cool vibe & a huge list of bourbons, plus outdoor dining.”

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Restaurants

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

3409 N Rock Rd

“Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.”

Ninza Sushi Bar (West)

Restaurants

Classic & creative sushi served along with sashimi, soups & salads in casual yet modern environs.

8428 W 13th St N #100

“Classic & creative sushi served along with sashimi, soups & salads in casual yet modern environs.”

HomeGrown

Restaurants

Open-space eatery with a 'choose kind' motto, serving breakfast items and lunch dishes such as pancakes, waffles and French toast.

645 E Douglas Ave Ste 102

“Open-space eatery with a 'choose kind' motto, serving breakfast items and lunch dishes such as pancakes, waffles and French toast.”

The Nelson’s Kitchen

Restaurants

New American comfort dishes such as cheesesteaks and catfish, for takeout only.

1712 E Morris St

“New American comfort dishes such as cheesesteaks and catfish, for takeout only.”

Chicken N Pickle - Wichita

Restaurants

Family-friendly, game joint known for rotisserie chicken, pickleball courts and yard games.

1240 N Greenwich Rd

“Family-friendly, game joint known for rotisserie chicken, pickleball courts and yard games.”

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q

Restaurants

Counter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.

1200 S Rock Rd

“Counter-serve BBQ chain serving ribs, brisket & pulled pork in a low-key atmosphere.”

Fizz Burgers & Bottles

Restaurants

Cool joint for scratch-made burgers & hearty sandwiches, plus specialty sodas, wine & bottled beers.

7718 E 37th St N

“Cool joint for scratch-made burgers & hearty sandwiches, plus specialty sodas, wine & bottled beers.”

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →