Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Wichita

OpenTable

Updated February 05, 2025

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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Elderslie Farm

4.7

4.7 (610)

$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

Steve

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service and ambience was exceptional. I am clarifying one question by private message to the restaurant..

First Mile Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (50)

$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!

Top review

Ted

Dined 7 days ago

Had crab and lobster Rangoon to start then Oscar style filet. Excellent cut of meat and great flavors. Great wine selection

Georges French Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2152)

$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.

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Lloyd

Dined 5 days ago

We enjoy going to George’s on special occasions and, each time, we decide to come here more often. The service and food are always first class. George’s is always an enjoyable experience!

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4.7

4.7 (1735)

$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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Doug

Dined 7 days ago

A go to restaurant in Wichita. Always a great selection of fresh oysters, and the best steak tartare anywhere.

Wine Dive + Kitchen

4.6

4.6 (720)

$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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AmandaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As always, the food and service were excellent! We keep going back to wine dive for food that never disappoints and for the ability to enjoy tasting several wines. We always look forward to being surprised by finding something new and the ability to taste a good variety of wines.

Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (939)

$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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Kyle

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great meal at Chester’s! I have never once been disappointed there.

The Sweet Spot

4.4

4.4 (296)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Sweet Spot, a contemporary American restaurant. We have the finest steaks and fresh seafood with daily specials from our amazing chef you will find nowhere else! We look forward to having you!

For private parties, kindly contact us via email at wichitasweetspot@gmail.com or through the questionnaire toward the bottom of our website (wichitasweetspot.com).

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WilliamVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service. Interesting menu. Chef/owner came out to check on us! We will be back!

Twelve Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (79)

$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.

Top review

Tim

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and good quality food. Started in the bar with friendly and efficient staff.

Siena Tuscan Steakhouse

4.3

4.3 (735)

$30 and under

Italian

Wichita

About the restaurant

Located inside the beautiful Ambassador Wichita, is the upscale, Italian-style steakhouse, Siena Tuscan Steakhouse. Our Executive Chef is passionate about local sourcing, fresh ingredients and innovative dish preparation. Siena offers an ambiance that will make you forget you are in Kansas. Join Siena for breakfast or dinner while you are there, stay the night and see the gorgeous Ambassador Hotel, the only AAA Four Diamond Hotel in the State of Kansas.

Siena is located downtown Wichita. Enjoy Happy Hour Monday - Friday and our award winning wine list on any day of the week. Siena can accommodate most dietary needs. Siena Tuscan Steakhouse received Open Table Diner's Choice Award for 2022 and Peoples Choice Award for 2022 recognition Great Chefs of the Midwest.

Top review

Teresa

Dined 3 days ago

Siena was a great place to spend Valentine’s night!

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Vora Restaurant European

4.6

4.6 (828)

$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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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Food was cooked perfectly, Chris, the server, was very attentive. We had a great evening.

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