Whether you’re too tired to get a meal on the table or you’re looking for something chef-inspired for dinner tonight, we’ve got you covered. From a cozy, cigar-friendly wine bar to classic Americana barbeque, Wichita boasts a hopping culinary scene. Savor the best of local flavor at these top dinner hot spots in Wichita.
Fredos
A wine bar and tapas-style restaurant in Wichita’s Old Town district, Fredos is the first of its kind in the area. Everything on the menu is designed to be shared, like the stuffed Campari tomatoes or the seared octopus. Served in bite-sized portions, order several plates for a variety of flavors and sample wine by the bottle or decanted and poured by the glass.
Well-stocked with reds, whites, and sparkling wines, pick your favorite vintage, try a local craft beer, or have the bartender mix you a cocktail. Whatever beverage you select it’s the perfect complement to a relaxing, after-work dinner celebration. Why not try a lush, medium-bodied, house-served cigar such as the Montecristo White Series Churchill before you go?
Bite Me BBQ
When your tummy is rumbling for some authentic smokehouse meat smothered in a chef-made sauce, then Bite Me BBQ is your prime destination. Serving up mouthwatering vittles on a sandwich or a plate, order something straight off the menu or try a nightly dinner special.
How about the New England Squealer? It’s a sandwich loaded with smoked ham and a hot link, topped with melty, smoked provolone cheese. If that won’t satisfy your hearty appetite, then go for the spare ribs. Slow cooked for 16 hours, you’ll get three of the biggest, fall-off-the-bone, tender ribs you’ve ever had. Check out their signature line of cocktails with your barbeque, including the Bite Me Blood Mary. Dine in or take out, but whatever you do, don’t wear white. Located at 132 St. Francis N., Bite Me BBQ is open every day but Sunday.
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse
Showcasing the cuisine of Tuscany, Siena Steakhouse offers an extensive menu prepared by Chef Rathbun, a native Wichitan, and an unforgettable dining experience. This chic eatery’s vibrant atmosphere and urban style is the essence of sophistication. With the ambiance of its patio seating and live music, Siena is just the scene for your next hot date.
Start your meal with burrata, featuring black mission figs and Marcona almonds glazed with aged balsamic on a housemade cracker. For dinner, start with the steak menu, of course, featuring a 12-ounce prime Kansas City strip or venture out of the box and sample the Maple Leaf Farms duck confit ravioli with butternut squash puree.
Don’t forget to browse the floor-to-ceiling wine display featuring one of Wichita’s most impressive collections. Located in the trendy Ambassador Hotel at 104 S. Broadway Street, Siena Tuscan Steakhouse earned Trip Advisor’s 2018 Certificate of Excellence award.
Whether you’re embarking on a night on the town or you want to enjoy a world-class wine with your meal, Wichita has it all. Which one of these must-try dining hot spots are you going to hit first?
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