Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Wichita

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Updated July 05, 2025

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First Mile Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (76)

$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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Jack

Dined on Jul 10, 2025

This was a great dinning experience and the food was delicious!

Newport Grill

4.8

4.8 (1742)

$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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DougVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The Newport Grill is always a great choice in Wichita. Love their small plates and the best selection of fresh flown in oysters anywhere around.

Georges French Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2232)

$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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StephanieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Another wonderful night at George's! We had colleagues from out of town with us and they loved every moment, every bite. The wine list could be more expansive but the cocktails are sublime, the staff courteous and knowledgable, the ambiance festive and intimate and lovely.

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4.7

4.7 (735)

$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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Jan

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Great spot. Enjoyed the atmosphere and service was very good. Would go back again

Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar

4.6

4.6 (990)

$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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CynthiaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Chester’s is back to old standards!! Ambience always good. Garry our server was very good.. Can’t wait to return.

Siena Tuscan Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (758)

$31 to $50

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.

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AmieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing experience from the moment we walked through the door. Hidden gem in Wichita. Food is excellent, service is even better. Lovely wine selection. Steaks cooked to perfection, fresh swordfish, beautiful desserts. Every detail was perfection.

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4.7

4.7 (1157)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wichita

About the restaurant

From the moment you step into 6S Steakhouse’s dazzling main chandelier room you will be transported into a world of delicious food and incredible wine, gracious hospitality and impeccable service.

Our ‘Classic American’ restaurant combines an innovative menu using only the finest local ingredients, offering amazing seafood and hearty salads in addition to the region’s best meat and poultry. 6s also boasts an award-winning wine list and a slate of hand-crafted specialty cocktails.
As for ambiance, 6s is a truly unique experience. There are many ways to enjoy your meal including private dining areas, cozy booths, the drama of the main space and a heated patio. An elegant and memorable dining experience is what awaits each patron who chooses 6S steakhouse!

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Tee

Dined 3 days ago

The experience was amazing. Loved the privacy of our table. They welcomed us and gave great energy.

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Twelve Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (118)

$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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MarybethVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great experience! Will definitely go back.

Vora Restaurant European

4.5

4.5 (865)

$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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Grey

Dined 6 days ago

Brunch menu was great. The happy hour after brunch was even better.

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4.6

4.6 (640)

$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 required for the Chef's Tasting Menu. Walk-ins for the main Dinner Menu are welcome.

Please note that cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice are subject to a $30 per person cancellation charge.

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Marie

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Absolutely wonderful experience! Beautiful and serene. Definitely will return !

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