A list of Wichita restaurants reopening for dine-in — and some that will wait
Kansas will allow restaurant to reopen with limitations starting on Monday, and many are planning to do so. Over the weekend, a long list announced plans to welcome diners back in their restaurants. Some have been closed for weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Meanwhile, several favorites have decided to wait for a few more weeks.
Here’s a list of the restaurants I’ve heard from so far. If you know of one that needs added to the list, e-mail me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com.
Reopening for dine-in
6S Steakhouse, 6200 W. 21st St.: Dining room will reopen on Thursday, May 7.
Abuelo’s: Wichita restaurants reopening for dine-in on Thursday, May 7, with limited seating.
Alejandro’s Fast Mexican Food, 2110 N. Maize Road: Open for limited dine-in starting Monday, June 1.
Albero Cafe, 4811 E. Central: Opening for dine-in on Monday, May 11.
The Angry Elephant, 756 N. Tyler: Reopening for dine-in on Tuesday, May 5. Carryout still available.
Antojitos Guanamex, 1425 E Central: Reopening for regular dine-in hours on Thursday, May 7, with limited seating.
Applebee’s: Wichita restaurants are staggering their return to dine-in service. South Broadway, Park City, Derby, Ridge Road and New Market Square will reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday for limited dine-in. Carside and delivery are still available.
The Artichoke Sandwichbar, 811 N. Broadway: This favorite downtown restaurant and bar reopens the dining room on June 8.
Augustino Brewing, 756 N. Tyler: Reopening Monday, May 4. Hours will be 3-8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 3-8 p.m. Sunday.
AVI Seabar and Chophouse, 135 N. Waco: Open for dine-in with limited seating.
Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria: Reopen for dine-in.
B&C Barbeque, 355 N. Washington: Reopen for dine-in with buffet.
Bagatelle, 6801 E. Harry: Open for dine-in with very limited seating.
Barn’rds, 2037 N. Woodlawn: Will keep dining room closed until May 18 but continuing with carryout.
The Beacon, 909 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Wednesday, May 20.
Beautiful Day Cafe, 2516 E. Central: Reopening for dine-in on June 3.
Bella Luna Cafe: Both restaurants are reopening on Monday, May 4, for dine-in.
Bella Vita Bistro, 120 N. West St.: Reopening for dine-in on Friday, May 8.
Bento Cafe Mexican Grill & Sushi, 550 N. Ridge Road: Open for dine-in.
Bite Me BBQ, 132 N. St. Francis: Reopening for dine-in on May 7.
Blue Fin Sake Bar, 255 N. Washington: Returning for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Bricktown Brewery: Wichita restaurants reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 11.
Bubba’s 33: Reopening for dine-in as of Tuesday, May 12.
Buffalo Wings & Rings, 2636 N. Greenwich: Reopening with limited seating for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Buster’s Burger Joint, 1202 E. Macarthur: Reopening for dine-in as of Wednesday, May 13.
Cactus Cantina, 2802 S. Hydraulic: Opening for dine-in starting on Monday, May 4.
Caesar’s Table, 125 N. Market: Hoping to reopen for dine-in on Monday, May 18, but buffet won’t be served at first. Menu only.
Cafe Bel Ami, 229 E. William: Reopen for dine-in.
Cafe Maurice, 9747 E. 21st St. N: Reopening Monday, May 4, with limited dining inside and on the patio.
Carlos O’Kelly’s: Wichita restaurants reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Carrabba’s, 3409 N. Rock Road: Will open for dine-in starting Monday, May 4. Hours for dine-in will be 4 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Fridays through Sundays. Still opening for carryout daily at 11 a.m.
Casey’s Bar & Grill, 3207 S. Oliver: Dining room reopen as of Monday, May 11.
Chiang Mai: Dining room reopen as of Monday, May 18.
Charlie’s Restaurant: Reopen for dine-in with limited seating.
Cheddar’s: Wichita restaurants open for dine-in.
Chester’s Chophouse, 1550 N. Webb Road: Reopen for dine-in with limited seating.
Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich: Reopen for dine-in.
Chick N Max: Wichita restaurants reopening dining rooms as of Monday, May 18.
Chico’s Mexican Restaurant, 4407 W. Maple: Offering curbside service but will not open dining room until May 18.
Cholita’s, 8987 W. Central: Opened Monday, May 4, with limited seating. Tuesday hours will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Cinco de Mayo. Starting Wednesday, May 6, hours will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Curbside also still available.
CiCi’s Pizza, 8320 W. Central: Dining room has reopened, restaurant offering “unlimited pizza.”
Connie’s Mexico Cafe, 2227 N. Broadway: Open for dine-in with limited seating as of Tuesday, May 12.
Crafted, 9730 E. 21st St.: Reopen for dine-in on Tuesday, May 5..
Common Ground Coffee House, 2812 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Wednesday, May 6, with limited hours.
Copper Oven, 2409 W. 13th St.: Reopening Tuesday, May 5, at 7 a.m. for dine-in. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Country Cafe, 2804 S. Seneca: Reopening at 7 a.m. Monday, May 4, at half capacity.
Country Kitchen, 915 E. 53rd St. North: Reopening for dine on on Monday, May 4.
Cy’s Hoof and Horn, 425 N. Commercial Ave., Sedgwick: Reopening for dine-in as of Tuesday, May 5.Hours will be 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Curbside carryout continues.
Deano’s Grill & Tapworks, 9747 E. 21st St.: Opening for indoor and outdoor dining with limited, spaced-out seating starting on Monday, May 4.
Delano BBQ Co.: 710 W. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 11.
Delano’s Diner: Reopening for dine-in on Tuesday, May 19.
Dempsey’s Biscuit Co., 3425 E. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in as of Wednesday, May 6.
Dempsey’s Burger Pub, 3700 E. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in.
The Donut Whole, 1720 E. Douglas: Lobby reopen.
Dave & Buster’s, 2644 N. Greenwich Court: Reopen for dine-in with safety protocols.
The Kitchen, 725 E. Douglas: Open for dine-in as of Tuesday, May 26.
District Taqueria, 917 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Tuesday, May 5. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m.
Doc Greens Wichita: Dining rooms reopen.
Dog N Shake, many Wichita locations: The drive-throughs have been open, and as of Monday, June 1, the lobbies are, too.
Dudley’s Irish Pub, 8550 W. 21st St.: Opening for dine-in starting on Monday, May 4.
Ecclesia, 7130 W. Maple: Will reopen lobby on Monday, May 4.
Egg Cetera, 242 N. Mosley: Reopen for dine-in as of Thursday, May 7.
Egg Create Cafe, 8606 W. 13th St.: Reopen for dine-in starting on Friday, May 7. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays.
El Agave: Reopen for dine-in starting no Monday, May 4.
El Mariachi, 1320 E. Central: Reopen for dine-in.
El Rancho, 1601 E. Pawnee, 2801 N. Broadway : Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
El Viejito, 4722 S. Broadway: Reopen for dine-in with limited seating.
Emerson Biggins West: Will reopen for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Emerson Biggins Old Town, 808 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Wednesday, May 18.
Fairmount Coffee Co., 3815 E. 17th St. Opening for dine-in on Wednesday, May 6.
Felipe’s, 3434 W. Central and 119th and Maple: Open for dine-in
Felipe’s Jr., 9718 E. Harry: Open for dine-in.
Freezing Moo: Wichita stores reopen for dine-in from 3 to 9 p.m. daily.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard: Dining rooms reopen as of Monday, May 4.
Fredos Wine & Tapas, 301 N. Washington: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 11.
The Fusion Restaureant: Reopen for dine-in.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop: Wichita restaurants reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Gambino’s Pizza, 1520 S. Webb Road: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4 with no buffet or salad bar.
Georges French Bistro, 4619 E. Central: Reopening the dining room on Friday, May 8.
Great Harvest, 535 N. Woodlawn: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4, with limited seating inside and outside.
Greystone Restaurant, 9719 E. 21st St.: Opening for indoor and outdoor dining with limited, spaced-out seating starting on Monday, May 4.
Hangar One: Reopening Monday for dine-in with limited seating. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. daily.
Headshots Bar & Grill, 2120 N. Woodlawn: Reopening Monday, May 4, with limited seating inside and out.
The Hill Bar & Grill, 4800 E. Douglas: Reopen for dine in.
HomeGrown: Dining rooms in Wichita are reopen as of Monday, May 4.
Hot Stone Korean Grill, 3743 N. Rock Road: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, June 1.
Hurricane Sports Grill, 8641 E. 13th St.: Open for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
ICTea, 3300 N. Rock Road: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4. Hours noon to 6 p.m.
Il Vicino: Both Wichita restaurants open for dine-in.
Jimmie’s Diner: Rock Road location opening on Wednesday, May 6, for dine-in, carryout, curbside pickup or delivery. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from a limited menu. Seating will be limited. No reservations. Harry Street will reopen on May 13.
Jimmy’s Egg: Central and Tyler & El Dorado restaurants opening Thursday, May 7, for dine-in. Central & Webb and Douglas & Hydraulic opening for dine-in on Monday, May 11. And 21st & Rock opening for dine-in on Friday, May 15.
Kababs: Reopen for dine-in. Buffet returns on Friday, May 29.
Kelly’s Family Dining, 2131 S. Broadway: Reopening for dine-in on Friday, May 8, with limited seating.
Kimchi Korean Restaurant, 2929 N. Rock Road: Open for dine-in as of Wednesday, May 27.
The Kitchen, 725 E. Douglas: Open for dine-in as of Tuesday, May 26.
Kirby’s Beer Store: Reopen
Kobe Steakhouse of Japan, 8760 W 21t St.: Reopening Monday, May 18, for dine-in hours.
La Chinita, 1051 N. Broadway: Dining room open as of Monday, May 4.
La Galette, 1017 W. Douglas: Open starting Monday, May 4 for dine-in.
La Hacienda Tacos & Tequila, 5905 W. Kellogg: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4, with 50 percent capacity.
Larkspur, 904 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Wednesday, May 6.
LeMonde, 602 N. West St.: Opening for dine-in with limited capacity on Thursday, May 7.
Leslie Coffee Co.. 930 W. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Lina’s Mexican Restaurant, 3570 N. Woodlawn: The dining room is reopen as of Monday, June 1.
Little Saigon, 1015 N. Broadway: Will remain closed until Tuesday, May 19, then reopen for regular hours with limited seating and disposable utensils.
Livingston’s Cafe: Reopening on Sunday, May 10, for limited dine-in.
Livingston’s Diner, 9747 E. 21st St: Reopening for dine-in on Tuesday, May 5, with limited, spaced-out seating.
Lola’s Bistro, 2146 Collective Lane: Reopening for carryout and dine-in on Tuesday, May 19. Reservations encouraged.
LoLo’s Crepes: Back in service as of Monday, June 1.
Lotus Leaf Cafe, 251 N. Washington: Reopening for dine-in on Friday, May 8.
Louie’s Rose Hill Cafe, 107 S. Rose Hill Road, Rose Hill: Reopening Monday, May 4, with four tables that will allow four people each indoors and two or three tables outside.
Los Cocos, Wichita/Andover: Reopen for dine-in with limited seating.
Margarita’s Cantina, 3109 E. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in starting Monday, May 4.
Mediterranean Grill, 335 S. Towne East Mall Drive: Reopen for dine-in.
Milkfloat, 535 W. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, June 8.
Molino’s Mexican Cuisine, 1064 N. Waco: Dining room open for limited seating as of Tuesday, May 12.
Molino’s Taqueria, 2035 N. Rock Road: Open for dine-in.
Mort’s Martini Bar: Reopening on Tuesday, June 2.
The Monarch, 579 W. Douglas: Reopening Tuesday, May 5, with limited seating inside and outside.
Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Road: Reopening for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Next Level Cafe, 3802 E. Harry: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Ninza Sushi, 8428 W. 13th and 306 N. Rock Road: Returning for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
N&J Cafe, 5600 E. Lincoln: Re-open for dine-in.
Nortons Brewing Co., 125 N. St. Francis: Reopen for dine-in with limited capacity both inside and outside starting on Tuesday, May 12.
NuWay: Wichita restaurants will reopen for dine-in on Tuesday, May 5.
Oak & Pie, 2244 N. Greenwich: Opening for indoor and outdoor dining with limited, spaced-out seating starting on Monday, May 4.
Oasis Lounge, 4121 W. Maple: Opening for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Old Chicago Old Town: Dining room reopening in Old Town as of Friday, May 8.
Old Mill Tasty Shop, 604 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, June 1.
Old Tokyo Steakhouse, 6821 W. Taft: Remaining closed entirely for now.
Paradise Donuts, 612 E. Douglas: The shop at 10608 W. Maple has been open, but the one on Douglas reopens on Tuesday, June 2.
Passage to India, 6100 E. 21st: This Indian restaurant’s popular buffet will be back starting Thursday, June 4.
Pho Cao, 9203 W. Central: Open for dine-in with limited seating from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Pho Chopstix, 2233 N. Ridge Road: Repening for limited dine-in as of Tuesday, June 2.
Pho Hien, 1750 N. Broadway: Reopening for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Picasso’s Pizzeria, 621 W. Douglas: Opening for dine-in on Monday, May 4. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Planet Sub: Wichita restaurants reopen for dine-in with limited seating.
Playa Azul, 111 N. Washington: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
PourHouse ICT, 711 E. Douglas: Open for dine-in.
Prost, 2721 E. Central: Wichita’s German restaurant has been doing carryout but will reopen on Tuesday, June 2, for dine-in — with several precautions.
Public at the Brickyard, 129 N. Rock Island: Reopening outdoor courtyard for service starting on Thursday, May 14. Indoor dining room will remain closed for now.
QuikTrip: Self-serve food and drink stations are back in business as of Monday, May 4.
Quincy’s Bar & Grill: Reopening on June 1.
Rancho Nuevo: Reopen for limited dine-in.
Red Lobster: Wichita restaurants reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 11.
Red Robin: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Redrock Canyon Grill, 1844 N. Rock Road: Reopening Monday, May 4, for dine-in. Hours will be 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays.
River City Brewing Co., 150 N. Mosley: Reopen for dine-in.
Riverside Cafe: All three Wichita restaurants open with limited seating starting Monday, May 4. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
Ruben’s Mexican Grill, 915 W. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in.
The Rusty Nail, 1155 S. Washington: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Sabor, 309 N. Mead: Open from 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 4 to 8 p.m. Sundays for dine-in with limited seating but the full menu. Carryout still available.
Saigon, 1103 N. Broadway: Reopening for dine-in as of Monday, May 18.
Saltgrass Steak House, 2624 Greenwich Road: Reopen for dining as of Monday, May 4, but only seating at 25 percent.
San Salvador Cafe, 5518 W. Central: Reopen for dine-in as of Friday, May 8.
Sapporo, 8065 E. Peachtree: Reopening for dine-in as of Tuesday, May 12. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 4 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Savute’s, 3303 N. Broadway: Open for dine-in from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays.
Schlotzky’s: Open for dine-in.
Scotch & Sirloin, 5325 E. Kellogg: Reopening with limited dining at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 4.
Shanghai, 3815 E. Harry: Reopening for dine-in on May 18.
Side Pockets, 600 S. Tyler: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 18.
Siena Tuscan Steakhouse: Reopen for dine-in as of Friday, May 8.
Stearman Field Bar & Grill, Benton:Opening for indoor and outdoor dining with limited, spaced-out seating starting on Monday, May 4.
Sweet Allie B’s, 707 N. Waco: Open for dine-in starting Monday, May 4.
The Sweet Spot, 8448 E. Central: Reopening for dine- in with limited seating and a limited men from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and for an a la carte brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Tacos Porfias Cazares, 344 West 29th St.: Reopen for dine-in.
Tacos Y Mas, 552 S. Oliver: Open for dine-in.
Tanya’s Soup Kitchen, 1725 E. Douglas: Opening patio only for dine-in for now.
Texas Roadhouse, West Kellogg: Opening for dine-in on Wednesday, May 6, with limited seating. Normal hours.
Tight Ends, 524 S. Seneca: Reopen for dine-in from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Tropics Wichita, 2705 N. Broadway: Reopen for limited dine-in as of Monday, May 18.
Twelve, 1211 W. Maple: Reopening Monday, May 4, for dine-in. Will offer dinner only Monday through Saturday but will open for both lunch and dinner on Mother’s Day.
Two Brothers BBQ & Sports Grill, 6730 W. Central: Reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Two Olives, 2949 N. Rock Road: Reopen for dining on Monday, May 4, with limited seating. Patio open.
Twin Peaks Wichita: Wichita restaurants will reopen for dine-in on Monday, May 4.
Ty’s Diner, 928 W. Second: Reopening for regular dine-in hours starting on Tuesday, May 5. Will have limited seating.
Uno Mas ICT: Both restaurants reopen for dine-in starting Tuesday, May 12.
Vietnom Nom, 8641 W. 13th St.: Reopen for dine-in service as of Monday, June 1.
Village Inn: Wichita restaurants reopen for dine-in as of Monday, May 4.
Villar’s Mexico Cafe, 1860 S. Hillside: Dining room open as of Monday, May 4.
Vora Restaurant European, 3252 E. Douglas: Reopening for dine-in starting on Wednesday, May 6. Dinner service starts at 3 p.m. Now open for carryout and curbside to go.
Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge, 417 E. Douglas: Reopen as of Tuesday, June 2
Walt’s East, 7732 E. Central: Reopening at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 4, for dine-in. Will continue carryout and curbside to go.
Wasabi East, 3242 N. Rock Road: Reopening for dine-in on Friday, May 8. Carryout and curbside pickup will continue.
West Street Burgers: Reopen for dine-in.
When Pig’s Fly, 7011 W. Central: Reopen for dine-in starting on Tuesday, May 5.
Whiskey Dick’s: Reopening for dine-in on Monday, May 18. Restaurant has been completely closed.
Wichita Brewing Company: Both breweries will reopen for dine-in with limited seating on Wednesday, May 6.
Wine Dive, 4714 E. Douglas: Reopen for dine-in.
XY Bar, 235 N. Mosley: Reopen
YaYa’s Eurobistro, 8115 E. 21st St.: Reopening Tuesday, May 5, for dine-in with limited seating inside and out.
Yokohama Ramen Joint, 613 W. Douglas: Allowing dine-in customers starting on Monday, May 4.
Yokohama Ramen Izakaya, 6434 E. Central: Allowing dine-in customers starting Monday, May 4.
Waiting a bit longer
The Anchor, 1109 E. Douglas: Closed while it prepares to reopen.
Angelo’s, 5231 E. Central: Will continue with curbside pickup and deliveries for now.
Bagel Haus, 8641 W. 13th: Not ready to re-open dining room yet but drive-through is open.
Bionic Burger: Wichita restaurants keeping their dining rooms closed for now, continuing with carryout.
Bocco Deli, 3010 E. Central: Will continue with carryout only for now.
Cafe Asia, 6546 E. Central: Will keep dining room closed until further notice but continue with to-go service.
DeFazio’s, 2706 N. Amidon: This restaurant has been closed for weeks but will reopen for carryout only starting on Wednesday, May 6. Owners will decide later when to reopen for dine-in.
Doo-Dah Diner, 206 E. Kellogg: Owners are finishing up some maintenance inside and are still deciding when to reopen. Aiming for June 23.
El Patio, 424 E. Central: Continuing with curbside pickup for now.
Emperor’s Japanese Grill: Wichita restaurants will remain carryout only for now.
Espresso to Go Go, 102 N. St. Francis: Will continue with carryout only for the time being.
Felipe’s Northeast, 2241 N. Woodlawn This restaurant will remain open for carryout only for the time being.
La Hacienda Tacos & Tequila: Open for carryout only for now in Derby and Wichita.
Little Lion, 2721 E. Central: Will reopen on May 10 for carryout but will keep dining room closed for now.
Magic Wok, 9504 W. Central: Dining room will remain closed until further notice.
Mama Nith’s Crawfish, 604 S. Topeka: Closed for now while preparing to reopen.
M.I.F Deli, 5618 E. Central: Dining room will remain closed until further notice. Carryout, curbside pickup and delivery continues.
Piatto Neapolitan Pizzeria, 1706 E. Douglas: Reopening for to-go only on Tuesday, May 5. Patio only open for dine-in starting Friday, May 29.
Pollo Express, 2501 W. Pawnee: Continuing with to-go only for now.
Reverie Coffee Roasters, 2202 E. Douglas: Opening on Tuesday, May 12, with drive-through only from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Tasty House, 2431 N. Greenwich: Continuing with carryout orders only for now.
Tom’s Lotus Garden, 822 S. Broadway: Reopen for carryout only for now as of Wednesday, May 6.
This story was originally published May 3, 2020 at 12:18 PM.
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