5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Wichita KS
Updated 11 October 2026 · 50 restaurants in Downtown, Wichita KS considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown, Wichita KS, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one. Fifty qualifying businesses were considered. The ranking reflects public Google listings rather than any visit by the writer. The entries span several cuisines, from barbecue and sushi to German, Mexican and bar food. Each blurb sets out the Google category, address, hours, price range where Google lists one, and accessibility details, followed by what reviewers mention. Hours change, so confirm before visiting.
#1
Station 8 BBQ
★ 4.9 (960 Google reviews)Barbecue restaurant
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Station 8 BBQ is a barbecue restaurant at 1100 E 3rd St N, rated 4.9 from 960 Google reviews. Reviewers point to the brisket, the turkey and the pork belly burnt ends, and several say the sides change daily. The vintage firehouse style of the dining room comes up often, as does the line that forms early. One visitor on a road trip says the staff went out of their way to help. It is open Wednesday and Thursday 11 am to 2 pm and Friday and Saturday 11 am to 2:30 pm, and closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Seating and the toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Barbecue with a long-running line
- Address
- 1100 E 3rd St N, Wichita, KS 67214, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–2:30 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–2 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–2 pm
#2
Wasabi Hinkaku
★ 4.8 (1,241 Google reviews)Sushi restaurant$20–30 per person
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Wasabi Hinkaku is a sushi restaurant at 912 E Douglas Ave, rated 4.8 from 1,241 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $20 to $30. Reviewers mention the yellowtail carpaccio, a Japanese burrito and a dessert roll, and say the food is fresh and the portions suit a group. One large group from a school said everyone enjoyed the meal. Happy hour food and drinks and delivery are listed. It is open Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday 11 am to 9:30 pm, Saturday noon to 9:30 pm and Sunday noon to 8:30 pm.
Best for: Sushi and a broad menu
- Address
- 912 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 12–9:30 pm; Sun 12–8:30 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Lottē
★ 4.8 (419 Google reviews)Restaurant$30–90 per person
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Lottē is a restaurant at 320 S Market St Ste 101, rated 4.8 from 419 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $30 to $90. Reviewers describe a chic interior with warm lighting and a lively playlist, plus an experience at the chef's counter that one diner called a complete culinary evening. Pork chop schnitzel and a feta dip are mentioned, and the cocktail menu draws praise. The mixologist and team are described as attentive. It is open Friday and Saturday 3 to 10 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 5 to 10 pm, and closed Sunday and Monday.
Best for: Chef-led dinner and cocktails
- Address
- 320 S Market St Ste 101, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 3–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#4
Prost
★ 4.7 (1,769 Google reviews)German restaurant$10–20 per person
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Prost is a German restaurant at 134 St Francis, rated 4.7 from 1,769 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. Reviewers describe jagerschnitzel with fried potatoes or spaetzle, red cabbage and gravy, and say the sauerkraut balls are a strong starter. The traditional dress of the staff and the decor add to the experience for families. Reviewers also praise the newer location, which has heat and air conditioning and an outdoor area. It is open Tuesday to Friday and Saturday 11 am to 9 pm and closed Sunday and Monday.
Best for: Authentic German comfort food
- Address
- 134 St Francis, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Old Town Burritos
★ 4.8 (292 Google reviews)Mexican restaurant
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Old Town Burritos is a Mexican restaurant at 251 N Washington St, rated 4.8 from 292 Google reviews. Reviewers mention traditional Mexican dishes alongside Mexican-American and Mexican-Italian mash-ups, and say everything tastes homemade. Fresh salsa, daily food and drink specials and a birthday meal that pleased the whole table come up often. Opinions differ, and one reviewer found the seating cold, the table small and the food below expectations. Hours vary by day, and the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Wheelchair accessible seating and toilets are listed.
Best for: Mexican dishes with daily specials
- Address
- 251 N Washington St, Wichita, KS 67202, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–5 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 9 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 50 restaurants in Downtown, Wichita KS with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Wasabi Hinkaku, Lottē and Prost take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Old Town Burritos opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Station 8 BBQ ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 960 reviews. Wasabi Hinkaku is second at 4.8 from 1,241 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Wichita KS are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Lottē, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Wasabi Hinkaku $20–30; Lottē $30–90; Prost $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Wasabi Hinkaku, Lottē and Prost.
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