About a month ago, I put out a poll for the readers of Wichita By E.B. to weigh in on what they thought were their favorite places around town. Many readers weighed in on their thoughts and I want to thank everybody who participated in our first survey.
Without further ado, I bring to you what you all thought were the best restaurants in town as chosen by you in a huge assortment of categories.
Best Asian Food: Saigon
Runner Up: Emperor’s Japanese Grill
Best Bar/Sports Bar: The Anchor
Runner Up: The Hill
Best BBQ:Â Pig In Pig Out
Runner Up: Bite Me BBQ
Best Beer Selection:Â Old Chicago
Runner Up: The Anchor
Best Best Breakfast:Â Doo Dah Diner
Runner Up: The Beacon
Best Brewery:Â Wichita Brewing Company
Runner Up: Central Standard Brewery
Best Buffet:Â B&C Creations
Runner Up: Legends
Best Burger:Â Dempsey’s Burger Pub
Runner Up: Fizz Burgers and Bottles
Best Date Night Restaurant:Â Redrock Canyon Grill
Runner Up: Bella Vita Bistro
Best Desserts:Â La Galette French Bakery
Runner Up: Redrock Canyon Grill
Best Donuts:Â Hurts Donut
Runner Up: Donut Hole
Best Fine Dining:Â Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar
Runner Up: Newport Grill
Best Food Truck:Â Flying Stove
Runner Up: Let’m Eat Brats
Best Fried Chicken:Â Stroud’s
Runner Up: Krispy’s Fried Chicken & Seafood
Best Fries:Â Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
Runner Up: Barn’rds
Best Hummus:Â Bella Luna
Runner Up: N&J Cafe
Best Ice Cream:Â Churn & Burn
Runner Up: Braum’s
Best Indian Food:Â Passage To India
Runner Up: Zaytun
Best Italian Food:Â DeFazio’s
Runner Up: Sweet Basil
Best Mediterranean/Greek Food:Â Bella Luna
Runner Up: Cafe Maurice
Best Mexican Food:Â Molino’s
Runner Up: Felipe’s
Best Pho:Â Little Saigon
Runner Up: Pho Hien
Best Pizza:Â Knolla’s Pizza
Runner Up: Ziggy’s Pizza
Best Salsa:Â On The Border
Runner Up: Felipe’s
Best Sandwich:Â Artichoke Sandwich Bar
Runner Up: The Anchor
Runner Up: Bonefish GrillBest Steak:Â Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar
Runner Up: Texas Roadhouse
Best Sunday Brunch:Â Granite City
Runner Up: Doo Dah Diner
Best Sushi:Â Wasabi
Runner Up: Kanai
Best Wings:Â Buffalo Wild Wings
Runner Up: Wings and Things
Favorite Overall Restaurant:Â Redrock Canyon Grill
Runner Up: Newport Grill
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I was surprised by the hummus vote. I love Bella Luna, but I'm not a big fan of their hummus. I think Maurice has the best hummus, especially the chicken schawarma version! Adrian's is also good.
Wasabi? Gross.
Wasabi? Gross.
No Best Taco category?! 😉
Really Wasabi over Kanai? Even Ninza is better than Wasabi. Some of the other ones I can see, but for best Pho – Little Saigon? Did they even try My Tho?
Agreed!
Bs, Los Cocos doesn't make the list or Picasso pizza?
Actually, I thought most of the choices were great. I was surprised by the fries…so many better choices. Bionic Burgershould come out high in both burger and fries categories.
Actually, I thought most of the choices were great. I was surprised by the fries…so many better choices. Bionic Burgershould come out high in both burger and fries categories.
Little Saigon. No way, try my tho or Mc Pho
Little Saigon. No way, try my tho or Mc Pho
Ninza is by far the best sushi!
Couldnt agree less. Your Best Restaurant is Red Rock? Holy Cow. You should really get out more. Done with this blog.
If you read the beginning, you would notice this is a reader poll.
As a reader poll, it's too bad that so many chains were chosen. However, some of them (such as Bionic Burger) can vary greatly from one restaurant to the other. Personally, I'm also a fan of Kanai but, maybe not everyone has heard of it but it's fantastic! I also say that because I've never heard of My Tho or Dempsey's and I'm going to have to try those to see if I have new favorites! As for best taco category, it would be a nice addition–there's a taco truck here in town that has my favorite!!!
You must try the Hummus and Marrakech Cafe at 21st and Woodlawn. THE best in my opinion.
this list is embarrassing
Thank you for the time and effort you put into gathering and tallying the data! I agree with many of the choices and I am excited to have some new recommendations to try.
Felipe's salsa… lol! You mean best ketchup??
We are so honored to win Best Breakfast at the Doo-Dah Diner. We sure try hard, and hope you appreciate every bite. Thanks Wichita by E.B. for all your hard work!