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The Weather Room, Topeka, KS

The Weather Room

3.9
3.9
73 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
AIM Strategies, LLC, is excited to announce the relaunching and reopening of their third restaurant in Downtown Topeka.
The restaurant features an upscale American grille menu with items such as: premium cut steaks, Tuscan Salmon, Harvest Ravioli, and a diverse selection of appetizers, salads, sides and desserts. Also included are traditional favorites like burgers, fries, and grilled chicken sandwiches. The Weather Room will also feature various handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection. The restaurant is open to the public and welcomes walk-in guests and reservations, and is located at 920 S. Kansas Avenue, within the lower level of the Cyrus Hotel. Operating hours will be from 6:30am – 10:30am for breakfast each morning with an Espresso Bar serving local PT’s coffee. Dinner hours will be 5pm – 10pm with a full-service bar for cocktails, wine, and draft beers.

We are excited to bring elevated eats to Downtown Topeka!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (785) 596-0600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nubian Shell
  • Catering
    For parties larger than 18, Cyrus Hotel would love to host your event! Please contact the Sales Team at 785.596.0500 for inquiries. <br /><br />At this time, we do not offer Off-Property Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Our private dining room can host up to 18 individuals, offering the full Weather Room menu, exquisite cocktails, and fantastic private service. For private dining availability, please call Raelynn Fry, (785) 596-0561
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (785) 596-0500
  • Neighborhood
    Topeka
  • Cross street
    10th Avenue
  • Parking details
    On street parking is available directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

73 Reviews
  1. KathyK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    We made a reservation, but then were seated at a table in the bar area. Very frustrating. Our awesome server was able to move us to the actual restaurant to eat. Food was sub par as it was super salty with large chunks of salt. My mashed potatoes were lost in the "sauce" that was part of my meal, which was more of a runny soup. I'd had this dish before and it was nothing like the first time. Bright spots were our server, the salad my husband got with his meal and our creme brulee. And the Blind Tiger beers.

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  2. KimT

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    Food and service were good. I expected a top level dining experience due to the high cost of the menu items. The dining experience was nothing special. Probably will not go back as I can get a similar experience at other establishments for less money.

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  3. Nothingface

    Kansas City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife out for a date night. Great atmosphere and very comfortable. I had the steak tips and my wife had the salmon. Food was cooked perfectly and nicely plated. Our server Krystal was very attentive. Highly recommend The Weather Room for a great night out!

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  4. MelanieR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Want a special night with dinner and drinks? Head downtown to The Weather Room in the Cyrus Hotel.

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  5. BernieB

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    First time at The Weather Room. Very impressed with appearance, menu choices and comfort level. Our server (Krystle) “warned” it was her first night, but she was great; attentive without being intrusive. Our party had the ravioli, Cajun chicken pasta, beef tips and pork chop; all got very good reviews. A bit pricey by local standards, but people in Topeka don’t have lots of fine dining options to compare, and it is in a hotel…

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  6. MardeeT

    Omaha

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Food wasn’t as good this trip. Everything else was top notch.

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  7. Rovingreporting

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered the Tuscan salmon with mushroom risotto. Delicious!! Portions are generous We ordered the butter board as an appetizer. We received one sweet and one savory butter with 6 mini loaves that were warm and amazing. My husband was just as pleased with his Cajun chicken. Vanessa was our excellent server. Seating was comfortable and ambiance was good. We recommend 100%

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  8. TimHirt

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    The service was good, the server/bartender was very attentive. The food, on the other hand, was nowhere near the value of what I paid. My wife and I were celebrating our first anniversary as a married couple, and I set a reservation, when we arrived, there was nobody at the host desk, instead there was a sign that said sit anywhere in the lounge/ bar area. I finally got ahold of a worker, and told her we had a reservation, and she said oh ok, then sat us right next to bar…not super romantic. Then we ordered our appetizer, which was the calamari. They weren’t bad, pretty average. Then we ordered our dinner. I ordered the strip med rare($32), which was supposed to come with a salad and a side. The steak looked like it was forgotten about, or was steak weighted, which should never happen on a med rare steak, especially not on a char grill. One side was cooked all to hell where all I could taste was char, and the other side was cooked so little it hardly had visible marks. It was over cooked (med well) and because of how it was cooked (steak weight or forgetting) it lost all of its juice. I got the smashed potatoes, which supposedly are poached and then pan fried. That simply wasn’t true. They were definitely boiled, but no way were they pan fried, and they were seasoned with what tasted like a garlic Parmesan seasoning mixture. They were not good. I can’t tell you how the salad was, because it did not come with the dish. I also ordered the mushroom risotto, and that was actually pretty good. My wife ordered the chicken fried lobster($35), because she wanted to try something new. It was two little pieces of lobster that looked like it got double dipped with flour, which was not seasoned very well. It was so thick, you couldn’t taste any of the small amount of lobster, then under it was the shrimp etouffee that had no shrimp, only undercooked onions and bell peppers, and the grit cake was ok. I ended up with a ($90) check.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent! We really enjoyed the whole experience and will definitely be back.

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  10. Michael

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    We reserved a table for two to celebrate our anniversary and we were sat in the bar area instead. The food was good but the overall experience was not good. We ate there about 2 years ago and had a way better experience. Not sure what changed but it’s not anything special anymore. Also, there was only one server for the entire area. It’s too bad this place is going downhill already.

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  11. MaryD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, yummy cocktails, excellent service

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  12. MichikoS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First guest, great service and the food was excellent. The “butter board” was delicious as was the crème brûlée! We definitely go back.

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  13. KayF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I had a reservation for 4 at 7:15. When we arrived at 7:05, the hostess wasn’t at the front. At about 7:15 she came to the front and informed us they were “slammed” and the wait would be 5-15 minutes. I told her I had a reservation. She still said they didn’t have space and it would be 5-15 minutes. Looking in the restaurant, it was no more than 50% full. A lot of tables had not been cleared. A good 20 minutes later, after nobody had checked back in with us, I went to the bartender and informed her. She said she would get someone to help. Maybe 10 minutes later the hostess returned and told us another 5-15 minute wait. About 15 minutes later, still nobody had been to check in with us and by this time most of the tables were empty and cleared for seating. We got sick of waiting and went across the street to The Pennant which was delicious. This was a surprise birthday dinner for my boyfriend’s 40th and I’m so disappointed with The Weather Room that I don’t think I’ll be giving it a second try.

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  14. AnneA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    The berry salad I ordered for dinner was swimming in dressing. The appetizer arrived at the same time as dinner, which was approximately 45 minutes after ordering. The entire time we were there two drinks were sitting at the bar waiting to be delivered.

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  15. edwardk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seating arrangements comfortable-1st class, service- excellent, entrees covered full spectrum, steaks, pastas, salmon, lobster- excellent. We treated our friend for his birthday. The Weather Room is five star dining and highly recommended.

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  16. GregoryG

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    The food was okay, but not worth the price or wait. They only had one server to wait on a lot of customers. We sat for about 30 minutes before we even ordered our entrees. It was frustrating even though it was not necessarily the servers fault. However, there were plenty of times she walked by our table without any food or drinks in hand, and didn't stop to check on us.

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  17. Kelly

    Denver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    We had the poorest service. We never got waited on. We had to have the bar personnel take our order. She was very apologetic and it was her first day. It was the worst service for a higher end hotel we have had. People across from us got waited on. Person down from us got waited on. We were totally and completely ignored. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. We were staying at the hotel. I would recommend everyone going across the street instead of eating at this hotel. Again by far the worst service we have ever had. We travel a lot. I would be very ashamed for a higher end hotel such as this to have such a poorly serviced restaurant.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    The photos are deceiving this restaurant is literally in a hotel lobby. The tables and chairs are cheap and uncomfortable. I was literally staring at vending machines for the hotel throughout dinner. I ordered calamari as an appetizer. It was overcooked and over breaded. I had the filet for dinner with mushroom risotto a la carte. It tasted like it had been rolled around in Montreal steak seasoning, the outer 1/4” was so overcooked it tasted like a McDonald’s hamburger. The center of the steak was the only redeeming part. It tells me they use high quality meat however their chef must have gotten his training at a spangles. The flavor of the risotto was amazing but the texture was way off. It was more like creamy minute rice with sliced mushrooms. A dorm room hot plate concoction. The drinks were unique. I’ve never had an old fashioned with an orange wedge instead of the rind. Thanks for the additional vitamin c and fiber I suppose. The server was lovely but lacked training. This place has so much potential. Close the curtains, invest in booths, dim the lights, play some music, candles on the tables, and for the love of god train your chef or find a new one.

    2 people found this helpful

  19. MSHALE

    Kansas City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Food was tasty but heavily salted. Nice atmosphere.

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  20. LizzP

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My dinner party of 4 ordered three different meals. My husband and I ordered the sirloin steak tips with carmelized onions and mushrooms. One of my dinner guests selected the tuscan salmon with creamy sauce with spinach, sundried tomatoes and pamesan. The other entre selected was the harvest ravioli with butternut squash ravioli, cherry tomatos, zucchini, bell peppers, corn, all in a roasted garlic cream sauce. My husband loved the steak tips with the brown gravy over mashed potatoes. It was good, but too salty for my taste. The salmon was cooked thru but flaky and tender. The sauce with the salmon looked delicious. My pick of the evening and will try the next time I dine here will be the harvest ravioli with buternut squash. Hands down, that was the best choice from our selections.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. cah1

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food and excellent service. Our server was very helpful in recommending something new. Drinks were interesting and well done.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. VickieJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good! There were four of us eating and we all got different entrees and each of us enjoyed them. The service was impeccable!! Our waitress was knowledgeable, kind, attentive and just an enjoyable lady. It was not busy at the time we were there eating… but I still think we would have received a similar experience if it it was. I will definitely be back for special occasions.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. RavenN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience! You must try the Pineapple verde Margarita hands down the best margarita ever. The food and service were also top-notch. This is a new favorite. Thank you for bringing back the Weather room.

    1 person found this helpful

  24. Jacob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant has an amazing vibe! The look and decor are something you must see. The drinks are phenomenal and service outstanding! The food is a must! Great date night!!

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  25. moriah

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience4
    i appreciate the decor and ambience this space provides, it is nothing like what we have in topeka! the food was flavourful and delicious. the only thing i would like to have seen done better was the service. that’s really what makes or breaks a dining experience, and the service lacked. our waiter didn’t seem comfortable with people and was not very personable. despite this i still hope to return and enjoy the atmosphere of this place! it made room for great conversation!

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  26. Fancycat

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Ambience is the nicest in Topeka. Food is average. Service was good.

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  27. MikeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Mary Grace, was excellent. Friendly and checked on us frequently but not so much to be annoying. We have already recommended you to others. We will come again.

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  28. Jomoluvs2eat

    Denver

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food was okay. My husband liked his NY strip steak but the butternut squash ravioli was average. This is an okay date night restaurant but definitely not for special occasions.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good, service was good. While making the reservation, I indicated that we were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and there was no acknowledgment from the restaurant, which is unlike any other restaurant I’ve been to in celebration of an occasion.

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  30. CodyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! Service was fantastic, food came out fast. And got seated quickly!

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  31. BrianT

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Appetizers and drinks were good, as was the creme brulee. Shrimp entre was ok but nothing special. Steak (filet) was terrible. Overall really over priced ($38 steak that came with no sides, $5 baked potato extra). Would return but only for appetizers, drinks and dessert.

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  32. Alicat

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    The food was pretty average for the price. Which was a little disappointing. The restaurant and bar are very clean and have great ambiance. Drinks are very expensive.

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  33. ErinL

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. We went for Mothers day brunch and it was amazing.

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  34. SamL

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    I reserved 2 spots for the Mothers Day brunch. They had all of us show up at 12:30PM so we stood in line for over 30 mins. I put in a note that we needed a high chair ahead of time, and had to ask 2 different times to get one before just going and getting it myself. No waiters checked on us, we had to clear our own table and get our own drinks each time, and they did have waiters checking on the other tables the whole time, but none came over to check on us. I was under the assumption when I booked this brunch that it would have more of a high class feeling since that is what the Weather Room is known for locally. It was quite the opposite. We all got placed in a huge ballroom area instead of the dining area. It was overall not what was expected, and not a great experience. I will not go back for an event that is similar. Food was just ok, nothing special. They ran out very quickly on items and could not refill them fast enough (probably due to all of us coming in at once and not staggered).

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  35. BillR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This may have been the worst dining event of my life. Had to stand in line for 25 minutes to get seated. The reason for reservations was to avoid this. The tables were set up in a large conference hall not the Weather Room. Ambience was of a work conference. Git to the buffet and there was no food. Once it finally showed it was flavorless, dry, and tough. I couldn't cut the prime rib even with a knife. The selection of items was sparse as well. Service was nonexistent. Had to search for servers and didn't get coffee until almost done eating. Self serve water was empty for most of the time and the OJ had a weird taste. Nothing about this experience was good.

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  36. Chiefsfan65

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Coffee was good. Mimosa was good. Personnel we encountered were very pleasant, however the event did not appear to be properly staffed. Seating process was chaotic. Needed to have more personnel up front to help with the seating process. Same person was checking people in and also escorting them to seats. Leaving large numbers of customers waiting to be seated and waiting for her to return to front. She should have had help checking people in and had other personnel with her to escort customers to tables. Chicken was cold.

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  37. ToddB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Mother’s Day brunch was a less than ideal experience. Apparently, all reservations were for the same time, so we had to stand (with elderly parents) in a long line before we got seated. Our table was in one of the hotel conference rooms. I was expecting the lovely ambience of The Weather Room, but instead had an industrial, corporate, cafeteria-like experience. We were seated and did not see a server at our table for at least half an hour. The servers were the only way to get coffee, so this was a problem. I think there were *maybe* four servers for this gigantic space with over 50 tables. The food was excellent, but because of the crowd, the dismal server experience, and the depressing seating options, we won’t be back.

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  38. MitchC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    Food was not what we were expecting. Not worth it.

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  39. dinner

    Oklahoma City

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our group started with the bread board. 2 had the pork chop which was excellent. One had the filet which was perfect and one had the salad with salmon. Our waitress was excellent as well.

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  40. JheriB

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Beautiful space and nice staff. Food was subpar for the price. We ordered the bruschetta, shrimp, chopped salad, french onion soup, pork chop, and lasagna. The lasagna was the best thing followed by the pork chop everything else was just okay. Overall a cute place but the food needs to be better for the price.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

The Weather Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (785) 596-0600.

The Weather Room is rated 3.9 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Weather Room

918 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612-1211

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Topeka
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking is available directly in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nubian Shell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (785) 596-0600
  • Catering
    For parties larger than 18, Cyrus Hotel would love to host your event! Please contact the Sales Team at 785.596.0500 for inquiries. <br /><br />At this time, we do not offer Off-Property Catering.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion. Our private dining room can host up to 18 individuals, offering the full Weather Room menu, exquisite cocktails, and fantastic private service. For private dining availability, please call Raelynn Fry, (785) 596-0561
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (785) 596-0500
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