Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Wichita by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Wichita using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. Larkspur Bistro & Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 904 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: American, Bars, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Harvest Kitchen and Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 West Waterman St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Fireside Grille
- Rating: 3.6/5 (12 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9100 East Corporate Hills Drive Wichita Marriott Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Sweet Spot
- Rating: 3.6/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8448 West Central Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.6/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1413 North Waterfront Pkwy Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Blue Fin Sake Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 255 North Washington Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.7/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1550 North Webb Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Siena Tuscan Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.7/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 104 South Broadway Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. HuHot Mongolian Grill
- Rating: 3.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2035 North Rock Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mongolian, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Lemongrass Taste of Vietnam
- Rating: 3.8/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 North Mead Ste 108 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Candle Club
- Rating: 3.8/5 (17 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6135 East 13th St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Lounges, American
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#17. YaYa's Eurobistro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8115 East 21st St. North Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: New American, Venues & Event Spaces, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bricktown Brewery
- Rating: 3.9/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2142 North Tyler Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#15. GangNam Korean BBQ and Sushi bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 210 North Washington St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Korean, Sushi Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Thai Tradition
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 650 North Carriage Pkwy Ste 120 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Thai
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#13. Public
- Rating: 4.1/5 (434 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 129 North Rock Island Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Gastropubs, New American
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#12. Twelve Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (213 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12111 West Maple Ste 121 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Bars, American
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#11. Cafe Maurice
- Rating: 4.1/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9747 East 21st St. North Ste 121 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, French, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Bite Me BBQ
- Rating: 4.1/5 (458 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 132 North St. Francis Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Salad
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#9. Wine Dive
- Rating: 4.1/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4714 East Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Mediterranean
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#8. Redrock Canyon Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1844 North Rock Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: American
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#7. Sakura Japanese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 605 West Douglas Ave. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Teppanyaki, Sushi Bars, Ramen
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#6. Meddys
- Rating: 4.3/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2300 North Greenwich Road Ste 100 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Newport Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (393 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1900 North Rock Road Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: New American, Seafood
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#4. Sabor Latin Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 North Mead St. Old Town Sq Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bella Vita Bistro
- Rating: 4.4/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 North West St. Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: Italian, French
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#2. Georges French Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4618 East Central Ave. Ste 50 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: French
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cafe Bel Ami
- Rating: 4.6/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 East William St. Ste 101 Wichita, Kansas
- Categories: French, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
