The beating heart of Kansas’ farm country, Wichita has some great spots for romantic dinners and special celebrations. Boasting a diverse variety of restaurants from old-fashioned diners and charming cafés to cozy coffee shops and farm-to-table eateries, Wichita has no lack of great spots for quiet dinners or Sunday brunch feasts. From made-from-scratch biscuit sandwiches to creative and delicious vegetarian and vegan fare, here are some of the best spots to wine and dine.
6S Steakhouse
6S Steakhouse is a classic steakhouse and restaurant that offers a traditional American dining experience. The elegant restaurant features a beautifully appointed dining room known as the Chandelier Room with cozy and intimate dining booths with personal servers, along with three private dining rooms and a charming lakeside patio with glorious views. 6S Steakhouse serves a menu of classic steakhouse fare such as prime USDA hand-cut steaks, chops, baby back ribs, and pork, along with fresh seafood and catch of the day fish, freshly prepared salads and vegetable dishes using locally sourced ingredients and regional produce, and sweet desserts. The food is accompanied by a wide range of libations from the full-service bar, including global wines, craft beers and microbrews on tap, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails. 6S Steakhouse is open for dinner only, seven days a week.
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W 21st St, Wichita, KS 67205, Phone: 316-361-6667
Bella Luna Cafe West
Located in New Market Square, Bella Luna Cafe West is one of a locally-owned and operated chain of cafés that have been serving food-lovers in Wichita for more than a decade. Inspired by owner-and-chef Matteo Taha's Lebanese roots, the award-winning café serve seasonal menus of locally sourced and regional cuisine and Mediterranean specialties, including homemade soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and delicious entrees. The food is accompanied by a wide range of libations from the full-service bar, including global wines, craft beers and microbrews on tap, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails. Bella Luna Café West is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Bella Luna Cafe West, 2441 N Maize Rd # 2511, Wichita, KS 67205, Phone: 316-613-3320
Bella Vita Bistro, Wichita
Bella Vita Bistro is a cozy, inviting bistro and bar that serves inventive Italian cuisine and casual wines in a relaxed and laid-back setting. Owned and operated by Chef Adrian, the bistro presents a seasonal menu of locally sourced and regional Italian cuisine with traditional dishes of handmade pasta and from-scratch sauces, wood-fired pizzas with a variety of gourmet toppings, fresh seafood and prime beef, veal and chicken, freshly prepared salads and vegetarian options, and mouthwatering desserts. The food is accompanied by a wide range of libations from the full-service bar, including global wines, craft beers and microbrews on tap, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails. Bella Vita Bistro is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday and dinner only on Monday and Saturday nights.
Bella Vita Bistro, 120 N West St #2, Wichita, KS 67203, Phone: 316-941-4500
Dockum Apothecary
The Dockum Apothecary is a new speakeasy in Wichita that takes guests back to the old days of prohibition. Tucked away in the basement of the Ambassador Hotel on Broadway Street, Dockum Apothecary focuses on craft cocktails and a classic, dimly-lit, laid-back ambiance that is hard to beat. The bar serves handcrafted specialty cocktails made with fresh ingredients and premium liquors with signature cocktails like the El Kabaong, the Peruvian Princess, and the Old Smokin’ Cody. Small sharing plates of cured charcuterie, roasted nuts, olives and lebna with pita can be ordered to snack on with the cocktails. The Dockum Apothecary is open Monday through Saturday nights.
Dockum Apothecary, 104 S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202, Phone: 316-719-7119
Georges French Bistro
Georges French Bistro is a charming dining destination that serves classic French cuisine in an intimate and romantic environment. Owned by longtime Wichita chef George Youssef, the casual, cozy bistro focuses on simple, French bistro-style dishes such as escargot, mussels, scallops, steak frites, crepes, and homemade desserts, along with an array of local and French wines. Georges offers seasonally-inspired menus for lunch and dinner and features a white-clothed, softly candlelit dining room for an exceptionally romantic experience. There is also a charming patio for alfresco dining and a full-service bar that presents top-shelf spirits, craft beers, and microbrews on tap, casual wines, and signature cocktails. Georges French Bistro is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Georges French Bistro , 4618 E Central Ave #50, Wichita, KS 67208, Phone: 316-831-1325
Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant
When you book your table at Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant you can look forward to transporting your taste buds to the heart of South America, where robust flavors are the order of the day. While the interior of the restaurant is somewhat unassuming, the food flavors and aromas are definitely WOW-worthy. The menu starts off with several tasty appetizers including delicious yucca fries served with a fragrant green sauce, and Peruvian Beef Heart skewers served with potatoes. There is a choice of soups and salads, followed by a large selection of entrees featuring beef, chicken and seafood as well as a selection of dishes for vegetarians and vegans.
Gabby’s Peruvian Restaurant, 1002 S. Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67213, 316 613 8050
Hangar One Steakhouse
Hangar One Steakhouse is an aviation-themed restaurant that serves classic steakhouse fare against a backdrop of airport views. The family-friendly restaurant features a comfortable dining room and an outdoor patio where diners can watch the comings and goings of the airport. The menus feature classic steakhouse fare such as prime USDA hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, salads and vegetable dishes using locally sourced ingredients and regional produce, and sweet desserts. The food is accompanied by a wide range of libations from the full-service bar, including global wines, craft beers and microbrews on tap, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails. Hangar One Steakhouse is open for dinner daily, and lunch and dinner Friday through Sunday.
Hangar One Steakhouse , 5925 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67209, Phone: 316-941-4900
Newport Grill
Located in the stylish Bradley Fair shopping center, the Newport Grill is an aquatic-themed, seafood-focused restaurant with an airy dining room and a beautiful outdoor deck with lovely views over a small lake. Established by the co-founder of PB&J Restaurants Inc., Paul Khoury, and helmed by Executive Chef Kevin Derks, the Newport Grill is an ocean-side oasis in the heart of Wichita with an inviting dining room and picturesque patio. The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, prime steak, pork, and chicken, and prepares every dish from scratch with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce. The food is accompanied by a wide range of libations from the full-service bar, including global wines, craft beers and microbrews on tap, top-shelf spirits, and signature cocktails. The Newport Grill is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
Newport Grill, 1900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206, Phone: 316-636-9555
Redrock Canyon Grill
Based in the upmarket Bradley Fair shopping center on Rock Road, the Redrock Canyon Grill is an elegant steakhouse which serves an inventive combination of Southwest and New American cuisine in a casual, laid-back atmosphere. Established in 1999, the restaurant prepares seasonal menus of creative cuisine using fresh locally sourced cuisine, such as prime cut steaks, succulent chops, hearty burgers, fresh seafood and fish, salads, sides, and decadent desserts. The cuisine is accompanied by an extensive selection of wines from around the world, craft beers and microbrews, top-shelf spirits and classic cocktails. The Redrock Canyon Grill is open for dinner Monday through Sunday and lunch on the weekends.
Redrock Canyon Grill, 1844 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206, Phone: 316-636-1844
Twelve Restaurant & Bar
Twelve Restaurant & Bar is a classic neighborhood restaurant serving upscale American cuisine in a casual, relaxed setting. Owned by longtime restauranteur, Bryce Kuhn, Twelve Restaurant & Bar serves a variety of fresh seafood and prime meat dishes, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, and small plates, along with an extensive selection of libations from the full-service bar. The menu features several of Bryce's favorite dishes, including sweet corn risotto, hand-cut steak, and prime ribs, freshly caught seafood, spinach-artichoke dip, and smoked salmon. Twelve Restaurant & Bar is open for lunch, brunch, and dinner, seven days a week.
Twelve Restaurant & Bar , 12111 W Maple St #121, Wichita, KS 67235, Phone: 316-440-2812
