Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Wichita

OpenTable

Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Wichita? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Georges French Bistro

4.9

4.9 (2079)

$31 to $50

French

Wichita

About the restaurant

A perfect setting for modern French cuisine located in the heart of College Hill. Now serving dinner and catering menu options.

Top review

Alexander

Dined 3 days ago

Josh made our experience! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and fantastic to be with. The food was very good, and environment was awesome.

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4.8

4.8 (28)

$31 to $50

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Chef Nick Korbee is bringing locally grown, seasonally driven, elevated cuisine to Wichita, KS.
Winner of Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association's(KHRA) best new concept award, & several other accolades; including best cocktail & best brunch bite, the First Mile Team will deliver an amazing culinary experience.
Located in famous Bradley Fair, upon arrival you will be greeted by an open concept kitchen with a wood-burning fire hearth.
Guests can relax by the fireplace lounge while enjoying our sommelier-tailored wine list, craft cocktail menu, locally sourced beer, or even an extensive non-alcoholic list of craft mocktails, N/A beer and N/A wine.
Settle in & Listen to records at our amazing bar.
Our ash bar was crafted by hand through local carpenters sourcing all material from Kansas.
We have an extensive collection of vinyl records & you can oftentimes find our owners playing music during dinner service. Feel free to bring your favorite record & we will spin it for you!

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Miavip

Dined 2 days ago

Best pancakes we’ve ever enjoyed and don’t miss the bacon. Open kitchen concept with a wood grill.

Elderslie Farm

4.8

4.8 (603)

$50 and over

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Elderslie offers an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful, peaceful country setting.

Our menu showcases ingredients sourced locally in creative, seasonal dishes that are flavorful and interesting as well as beautiful.

Dietary requests are happily accommodated; make a note in your reservation or give us a call.

Reservations are strongly recommended. A credit card secures the reservation but is only charged (50%) with less than 24 hrs notice of cancellation or a no-show (100%).

Elderslie Creamery cheese is available to take home; ask your server. Gift cards are also available for purchase.

We are happy to wear masks when serving you. Please make a note in your reservation.

Top review

Diane

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

As always, Elderslie never disappoints! Wonderfully planned, presented and delivered. This is one of our favorite places to take friends, especially if they’ve never been there. The food is amazing, the ambiance superb.

Twelve Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (63)

$30 and under

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Locally owned upscale-casual restaurant and bar featuring fresh classic American cuisine, including steaks, seafood, specialty salads and sandwiches. Located in the Westlake shopping center at 119th St. and Maple.

Longtime restaurateur, Bryce Kuhn, brings over 14 years of experience to Twelve Restaurant & Bar. Bryce's experience includes 8 years of management with Houston's in Kansas City, Denver, and Los Angeles. Bryce returned to his hometown of Wichita, KS to open and manage the Bonefish Grill. He later opened and served as General Manager of the Newport Grill. Most recently, he was General Manager of the Lakeside Club. Opening Twelve fulfills Bryce's dream to open and operate a neighborhood restaurant serving his hometown friends and families.

The Twelve menu includes several of Bryce's personal favorite dishes including smoked salmon, sweet corn risotto, spinach-artichoke dip, hand-cut steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood.

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Terry

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

The service was top notch and the food was outstanding. I love these types elevated service provided at Twelve.

Vora Restaurant European

4.7

4.7 (790)

$30 and under

European

Wichita

About the restaurant

At Vora, our menu features timeless European cuisine focused on traditional French and Italian dishes to capture the essence of cross-regional European dining. Perfectly paired with an extensive variety of Old World wines, craft European beer, and masterfully curated cocktails, Vora offers itself to our patrons as a window into a dining experience once far off, now so close as just around the corner.

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Lynne

Dined on Nov 12, 2024

What an amazing dining experience! The food was outstanding, the energy of the restaurant exceptional and our server Rat prob one of the best I've had! He kept up w our orders, we went crazy w appetizers and drinks, and he didn't miss a beat!! I would recommend him and Vora to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience!

Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (904)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wichita

About the restaurant

An iconic Wichita steakhouse overlooking the lake at Waterfront. Chester's serves classic steaks and fresh seafood specialities, complemented by signature desserts, classic cocktails, and an extensive wine list. Comfortable dining rooms, inviting bar and a beautiful lakeside patio all designed to make you comfortable. Our Lake Room is available for private functions and is equipped with state of the art multi media capabilities. Whether you are enjoying a business meal or dining with friends and family, your experience will be unforgettable.

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Paula

Dined 3 days ago

Best place to eat!! Our waiter Dillion (Dillions..lol) was excellent!! Very attentive and personable.

Newport Grill

4.8

4.8 (1716)

$30 and under

Seafood

Wichita

About the restaurant

Newport Grill is a progressive seafood restaurant in Wichita, Kansas. We receive "top of the boat" fresh fish six days a week! Executive Chef Ivan Garcia has created a diverse and delicious menu that will make anybody's taste buds dance! We are located next to the water fountain in Bradley Fair shopping center.

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Toddvip

Dined 1 day ago

Gavon was our server today and did a fantastic job!

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Popular dish

Oysters

Popular dish

Agridime Filet Mignon

The Cliff

4.8

4.8 (43)

$31 to $50

American

Florence

About the restaurant

Fine dining on a historic ranch in the heart of the Flint Hills of Kansas.

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Nevik

Dined on Nov 17, 2024

It was a great place to celebrate my wife and my anniversary.

Wine Dive + Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (705)

$30 and under

American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Wine Dive + Kitchen prides itself in providing the ultimate dining experience for our guests. Wine Dive + Kitchen combines fun social dining, amazing dishes, and unique wines in a relaxed ambiance.

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Maneesha

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service was excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Popular dish

Ahi Tuna Nachos

Lava & Tonic

5.0

5 (207)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Wichita

About the restaurant

Our bar seating is first come first served. We recommend reserving space ahead by calling 316-364-4141 or reserving on open table. Welcome to our little oasis in the middle of Kansas! Lava & Tonic, Wichita's finest immersive tiki bar. Our normal hours are Wednesday - Thursday 5 PM - 11 PM, Friday - Saturday 4 PM - 12:30 AM, & Sunday 4 PM - 10 PM. Drop by at 1716 E Douglas, located directly west of the Donut Whole.

Please take note your reservations have a time limit of two hours! We require this in order to maintain proper flow in our establishment!

Top review

Lauren

Dined on Oct 20, 2024

We came in for drinks to celebrate a birthday. The atmosphere was so fun and we enjoyed that it was quiet enough to still have conversations! We didn’t eat this time but will definitely be back again!!

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