Aside from being known for some of the best barbecue in the country, there are plenty of other types of restaurants in Kansas worth trying. To help you decide of where you’d like to dine when you’re in the Sunflower State, we made a bucket list of some of the best restaurants in Kansas and chose one for you to try each month. Take a look at the following list of 12 highly regarded restaurants in Kansas for you to enjoy throughout the year.
- January - Aunt Netter’s Cafe in Lecompton
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Bring your appetite so you can dine on hearty sandwiches, gourmet salads, and homemade sweets when you dine at Aunt Netter’s Cafe.
Facebook/Aunt Netters Cafe Aunt Netters Cafe, 340 Elmore St, Lecompton, KS 66050, USA
- February - The Renaissance Cafe in Assaria
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When you dine at the Renaissance Cafe,, you’ll enjoy Northern Italian-inspired dishes made with the finest ingredients. You’ll also be eating in a former school!
Facebook/Renaissance Cafe Renaissance Cafe, 210 N Center Ave, Assaria, KS 67416, USA
- March - Hays House Restaurant in Council Grove
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When you dine at this historic restaurant, feel free to pair your meal with a glass of wine too.
Facebook/Hays House Restaurant Hays House 1857 Restaurant and Tavern, 112 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
- April - Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant in Kansas City
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant
One of the highlights of dining at Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant will be having your food delivered by train.
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant 250 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66102, USA
- May - Grand Central Hotel & Grill in Cottonwood Falls
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You’ll get to chow down on a hearty meal while taking in the relaxed atmosphere at Grand Central Hotel & Grill.
Facebook/Grand Central Hotel & Grill Grand Central Hotel & Grill, 215 Broadway St, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, USA
- June - Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que in Kansas City
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Guests come from near and far to chow down on the out-of-this-world BBQ at this popular joint in Kansas City.
Facebook/Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, 3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
- July - The BRGR Kitchen + Bar in Prairie Village
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There are a few locations of this gourmet burger bar in Kansas. You can also grab a brew, cocktail, or glass of wine to go with your meal when you dine here.
BRGR Kitchen + Bar BRGR Kitchen + Bar, 4038 W 83rd St, Prairie Village, KS 66208, USA
- August - Drop the H Brewing Company in Pittsburg
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Along with a beer, scarf down a slice or two, when you sit down for a meal at Drop the H Brewing Company.
Facebook/Drop the H Brewing Company Drop the H Brewing Company, 107 E Rose St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
- September - The Restaurant at 1900 in Mission Woods
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Be prepared to be wowed by the exquisite presentation of each course you’ll dine on when you head to The Restaurant at 1900.
Facebook/The Restaurant at 1900 The Restaurant at 1900, 1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission Woods, KS 66205, USA
- October - ABC Cafe in Overland Park
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You’ll be able to indulge in a hearty Chinese meal when you dine at the ABC Cafe.
Facebook/ABC Cafe ABC Cafe, 10001 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA
- November - 801 Chophouse in Kansas City
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If you’re looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, treat yourself to a meal at this one-of-a-kind chop house.
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- December - 715 Restaurant in Lawrence
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You’ll be able to indulge in a European-inspired meal when you dine at this quaint restaurant.
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So what do you think? Would you consider these the best restaurants in Kansas to make a bucket list of amazing dining? If you’ve dined at any (or all) of the restaurants that have made this list, feel free to share your experience in the comment section. Let us know if there are other restaurants that should also be considered for the list. We would love to hear from you!
Facebook/Aunt Netters Cafe
Aunt Netters Cafe, 340 Elmore St, Lecompton, KS 66050, USA
Facebook/Renaissance Cafe
Renaissance Cafe, 210 N Center Ave, Assaria, KS 67416, USA
Facebook/Hays House Restaurant
Hays House 1857 Restaurant and Tavern, 112 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant
250 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66102, USA
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Facebook/Grand Central Hotel & Grill
Grand Central Hotel & Grill, 215 Broadway St, Cottonwood Falls, KS 66845, USA
Facebook/Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, 3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103, USA
Facebook/BRGR Kitchen + Bar
BRGR Kitchen + Bar
BRGR Kitchen + Bar, 4038 W 83rd St, Prairie Village, KS 66208, USA
Google/DJ Trivia and DJ Bingo Kansas
Facebook/Drop the H Brewing Company
Drop the H Brewing Company, 107 E Rose St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
Facebook/The Restaurant at 1900
The Restaurant at 1900, 1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Mission Woods, KS 66205, USA
Facebook/ABC Cafe
ABC Cafe, 10001 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA
Facebook/801 Chophouse Kansas City
71 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
Facebook/715 Restaurant
715 Restaurant, 715 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
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Dining In Kansas November 29, 2022 Katie Feldkamp Where are some of the best restaurants in Kansas? When hunger strikes, there’s no telling what craving you’ll be trying to satisfy. Luckily, there are several lists of the best restaurants in Kansas to help you decide where you have your next dining experience:
These roadside restaurants in Kansas are worth the stop. Get home-cooked meals at these mom-and-pop restaurants in Kansas. History buffs will appreciate these restaurants in Kansas loaded with local history. Feeling the love? Check out some of the most romantic restaurants in Kansas. Have you ever heard of these under-the-radar restaurants in Kansas? Breakfast is always a good idea at the best breakfast restaurants in Kansas. If you’re not hungry yet, make sure you also check out these mouth-watering restaurants in Kansas.
What are the best local restaurants in Kansas? You know you’re in Kansas when you have dined in at least one of these restaurants. See how many you can cross off the list of classic restaurants in Kansas that every local must experience at least once:
Nu Grille Café in Fort Scott Hays House Restaurant in Council Grove Guy & Mae’s Tavern in Williamsburg Bobo’s Drive-In in Topeka Brookeville Hotel in Abilene Sommerset Hall Café in Dover
Were you familiar with all of these? If you need more restaurants to add to your list, check out these cult classic restaurants in Kansas that will always be a favorite.
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Dining In Kansas
November 29, 2022
Katie Feldkamp
Where are some of the best restaurants in Kansas? When hunger strikes, there’s no telling what craving you’ll be trying to satisfy. Luckily, there are several lists of the best restaurants in Kansas to help you decide where you have your next dining experience:
These roadside restaurants in Kansas are worth the stop. Get home-cooked meals at these mom-and-pop restaurants in Kansas. History buffs will appreciate these restaurants in Kansas loaded with local history. Feeling the love? Check out some of the most romantic restaurants in Kansas. Have you ever heard of these under-the-radar restaurants in Kansas? Breakfast is always a good idea at the best breakfast restaurants in Kansas. If you’re not hungry yet, make sure you also check out these mouth-watering restaurants in Kansas.
What are the best local restaurants in Kansas? You know you’re in Kansas when you have dined in at least one of these restaurants. See how many you can cross off the list of classic restaurants in Kansas that every local must experience at least once:
Nu Grille Café in Fort Scott Hays House Restaurant in Council Grove Guy & Mae’s Tavern in Williamsburg Bobo’s Drive-In in Topeka Brookeville Hotel in Abilene Sommerset Hall Café in Dover
Were you familiar with all of these? If you need more restaurants to add to your list, check out these cult classic restaurants in Kansas that will always be a favorite.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
When hunger strikes, there’s no telling what craving you’ll be trying to satisfy. Luckily, there are several lists of the best restaurants in Kansas to help you decide where you have your next dining experience:
- These roadside restaurants in Kansas are worth the stop.
- Get home-cooked meals at these mom-and-pop restaurants in Kansas.
- History buffs will appreciate these restaurants in Kansas loaded with local history.
- Feeling the love? Check out some of the most romantic restaurants in Kansas.
- Have you ever heard of these under-the-radar restaurants in Kansas?
- Breakfast is always a good idea at the best breakfast restaurants in Kansas.
- If you’re not hungry yet, make sure you also check out these mouth-watering restaurants in Kansas.
What are the best local restaurants in Kansas?
You know you’re in Kansas when you have dined in at least one of these restaurants. See how many you can cross off the list of classic restaurants in Kansas that every local must experience at least once:
- Nu Grille Café in Fort Scott
- Hays House Restaurant in Council Grove
- Guy & Mae’s Tavern in Williamsburg
- Bobo’s Drive-In in Topeka
- Brookeville Hotel in Abilene
- Sommerset Hall Café in Dover
Were you familiar with all of these? If you need more restaurants to add to your list, check out these cult classic restaurants in Kansas that will always be a favorite.
