Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Wichita

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

Newport Grill

4.8

4.8 (1728)

$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.

Top review

Kathy

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent crab cakes. Server was very good and did not rush us when we staid and chatted.

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Popular dish

Oysters

Wine Dive + Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (714)

$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 4 days ago

As always, the food was fantastic. We also find the service to be uniquely good. Servers know the wines and can add to the already well detailed descriptions; which we enjoy and appreciate. Servers know the menu perfectly and can help with gluten free easily (many dishes are already gluten free as well!) Wine Dive is easily our favorite Wichita restaurant.

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Popular dish

Ahi Tuna Nachos

Georges French Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2124)

$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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Paul

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely amazing food and portions for lunch!!! $$$ but well worth it. Service spot on!!

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4.8

4.8 (42)

$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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Jason

Dined 4 days ago

The acoustics in the building made it hard to chat with the people at my table.

Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (925)

$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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Emily

Dined 4 days ago

As always Chester’s was awesome! Great food and service.

Woodfire Grille

4.6

4.6 (1854)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Mulvane

About the restaurant

Our signature steakhouse features USDA Prime grade steaks, inspired fresh seafood and a variety of other delicious entrees served in a cozy, fireside atmosphere.

Our classically trained chefs personally select our ingredients. Our menus change seasonally; it is our goal to source locally and offer only the finest produce, meats and seafood available. Sample our carefully selected array of fine wines, presented just as the winemaker intended. Our state-of-the-art wine dispensing system delivers each wine to your glass in utterly perfect condition. Choose from a wonderful selection of wines by the glass or one of our more than 200 bottle selections. Unique to Woodfire is our hand-crafted cocktail program unmatched in the area. Designed by our team of mixologists, the cocktail list is a collection of classic libations and modern creations.

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Denise

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Celebrated a friends birthday, Gus was an excellent waiter.

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Popular dish

CALAMARI

6S Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (1125)

$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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GaryVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Awsome staff. Food was great! Had music tonight. Young women playing the guitar and singing. Won’t be disappointed.

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Twelve Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (75)

$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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Cara

Dined 3 days ago

This place is my go to for Sunday brunch. Top notch!!!

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Wichita

4.3

4.3 (1403)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Wichita

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Scott

Dined 7 days ago

Server recommendation for cheese steak egg roles was a good one. They were AWESOME! Make sure servers listen to customers about splitting the check. Asked for that but was not done.

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Popular dish

Aged Ribeye

Dockum

4.2

4.2 (352)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Wichita

About the restaurant

Introducing Dockum, a speakeasy-style bar serving exquisite craft cocktails in downtown Wichita. Packed with intrigue, this subterranean lounge will bring you to another time and place—one that entices the senses with unforgettable tastes, sights, and sounds.

Step into a place built with classic elegance. Established in 1926, Dockum is a speakeasy-style bar where time slows, and discretion reigns. Find yourself sipping the finest handcrafted cocktails and well-prepared tonics. Our homemade bitters and syrups, fresh-squeezed juices, and selection of small bites are the talk of downtown Wichita, possessing the power to cure any ailment.

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Scott

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Another great night. Tried some new drinks and have not found one I have not liked. Best is the bootleg coffee though.

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