If you're planning a romantic dinner or just in the mood for a delicious meal in a classy place, be sure to check out these fine dining restaurants in Wichita, Kansas. more Wine Dive With an eclectic menu and a relaxed ambiance, Wine Dive not only serves delicious cuisine but also has an extensive wine list that perfectly pairs with your meal. Lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are served. Start off your meal with the beef bruschetta topped with cream cheese and chopped beef tenderloin, or opt for the drunken bread, which is a homemade casserole of local baguette crumbles, prosciutto, and Gruyere mixed in a white wine sauce. For the lighter appetite, try the apple harvest salad, which includes Gala apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, and dried cranberries, or the Fattoush salad, which includes mixed greens, mint, parsley, cilantro, baked naan bread, tomatoes, and more. For the main course, go wild with the lobster, shrimp, and crab mac and cheese, wild boar bolognese, or the twister linguine. Save room for dessert and order the chocolate torte, s'mores, or crème brûlée. Wine Dive is located at 4714 E Douglas and is open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar exemplifies fine dining. With rich mahogany woods, stone fireplaces, and glove-soft leather booths, this classic American chophouse has an inviting, yet classy atmosphere. From large windows, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the water while you dine. While known for their corn-fed, perfectly marbled and aged Midwestern beef that is cooked over a wood fire, the restaurant has a menu full of mouthwatering entrees that are sure to please your palate. Begin your meal with the Bangkok calamari with sweet chili glaze or Beef Carpaccio with warm potato and arugula salad. For your entrée, try the maple mustard salmon or cut into a 22-ounce USDA prime bone-in cowboy rib-eye steak. Chester's Chophouse & Wine Bar is located at 1550 North Webb Road and is open Sunday from 4:30-9 p.m. and Monday through Saturday from 4:30-10 p.m. Café Bel Ami For a French Mediterranean dining experience, head to Café Bel Ami. This long-established restaurant in downtown Wichita serves lunch and dinner. For starters, try a cup of soup du jour or scalloped bouchée, which is sautéed scallops in a pastry shell with a cream garlic sauce. For your entrée, try one of the specialties, such as the Seafood Curry, braised lamb shank, or filet au poivre, which is a center-cut tenderloin with a five-pepper sauce. For dessert, dig into the crème custard or apple and pear bread pudding. Café Bel Ami is located at 229 E William St, Suite 1010 and is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 5-9 p.m. From steaks to seafood to wine and more, these are some of the best fine dining restaurants in Wichita. Image via Pixabay by guillermomuro00
