Burning Barrel

Location: Lecompton

Get fired up for farm-to-table dining starring fruits and vegetables raised on the premises. Changing weekly, the multicourse menu might include farm-raised pork roasted over an open fire and served on a communal table fashioned from a downed elm tree.
 

Saltwell Farm Kitchen

Location: Overbrook

At this 1856 farmstead, fine dining is an event with six courses served over three hours. Often foraged just hours before dinner begins, the farm’s produce pairs with other local ingredients for favorites like the seared filet of beef with heirloom purple mashed potatoes.
 

Juniper Hill Farm and Table

Location: Lawrence

Variety is the spice of life when dining inside this historic barn surrounded by fields of produce and an open lawn used for both casual and elegant culinary events. Visit during weekly Pizza Nights (featuring wood-fired pies) and the more upscale Chef Dinners that occur seasonally.
 

Juniper Hill Farm - Lawrence,
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Mi-Fu Restaurant

Location: Garnett

Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese—you can try it all at this Asian fusion favorite known for its attentive service and family-friendly atmosphere. Savor sushi, fall for pho or stick with the sweet signature sauce of General Tso’s Chicken.
 

Toast

Location: Pittsburg

There’s no blah bread-and-butter slices here. Get adventurous with unique flavor combos heaped on slabs of sourdough bread. Try the avocado smoked salmon toast or filling sammies, such as the rave-review Sylvia’s Reuben.
 

HoneyBee Bruncherie

Location: Humboldt

Join hive-minded fans of this chic breakfast and lunch spot that’s buzzing with activity. The chilaquiles carry a gentle spicy sting, while the Hum-BLT is a real humdinger. Saturday Morning Cartoons is a trio of Cap’n Crunch pancakes topped with Pop-Tarts pieces.
 

HoneyBee Bruncherie - Humboldt
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Barolo Grille

Location: Salina

At this restaurant known for creative presentations of global flavors, the Howard Roll stars crab, jalapeños, and avocado topped with locally sourced Wagyu beef, sweet chili soy, and Sriracha. The menu also features Italian and French fare.
 

Pupule Hawaiian BBQ

Location: Junction City

Transplanted from Oahu to Kansas, chef Kuuleialoha Provencal shares flavors of the Aloha State’s comfort foods using her family’s recipes. Island favorites include kalua pork and cabbage or chicken katsu with a sweet, tangy sauce—all served with Hawaiian macaroni salad.
 

The Farm and The Odd Fellows

Location: Minneapolis

Grab biscuits and gravy or the cranberry chicken salad croissant at the coffee shop within this restored 1916 building. For dinner, head to the sprawling second floor for a pretzel charcuterie board or one of four flatbreads paired with a house brew.
 

Farm and Odd Fellows - Minneapolis
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Daphne Mae Cafe

Location: Halstead

In a restored hardware store, fill up on espresso drinks or dig into lunch staples like the crunchy kale salad tossed with feta dressing. Sip a whiskey cocktail while perched on a jewel-tone couch at adjoining Ruby’s Lounge before Thursday through Saturday dinner service.

The Greens at Terradyne Country Club

Location: Andover

Take a swing at upscale dining overlooking a meticulous Scottish-theme golf course. On the terrace, cool off with a lemon basil margarita before warming up to braised short ribs, buffalo macaroni and cheese, and beautiful sunset views.

Stearman Field Bar and Grill

Location: Benton

Watch small aircraft ascend from the adjacent runway between bites of juicy burgers, Bomber Chicken Nachos, and a skillet-baked chocolate chip cookie. Fly-in events draw eyes to the sky, and live bands keep the patio party going.
 

Stearman Field Bar and Grill - Benton
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Aggies Chophouse

Location: Norton

Opened in 2025, this downtown steakhouse and bar has locals singing its praises for regionally sourced ribeyes and New York strips, brick-oven pizzas, and salmon BLTs. Add splashes of color with Unicorn Lemonade and purple Ube Cheesecake.
 

Towns End Tavern

Location: Sharon Springs

Named for its edge-of-town location and the owner’s maiden name (Townsend), this honky-tonk’s beef-centric menu boasts gourmet burgers—the flagship comes with huckleberry habanero sauce. Dine among Old-West artifacts and salvaged barnwood.
 

The Teller Room Restaurant

Location: Oberlin

In the former lobby of the 1886 Bank of Oberlin, cash in on gourmet dishes served in a white-tablecloth setting. Daily lunch specials often include quiche and hearty soups. Stay next door at The Landmark Inn, burning calories on an antique rowing machine in a vintage exercise room.
 

Teller Room Restaurant - Oberlin
Credit: Harland Schuster

Act II at The Majestic

Location: Scott City

A historic 1920s theater provides a cinematic backdrop for familiar flavors. Slip into a seat in the warmly lit dining room and order from homey favorites, such as succulent prime rib and a crisp wedge salad paired with a glass of wine.
 

Thai Arawan

Location: Garden City

Choose from aromatic Thai curries and savory-sweet noodle dishes alongside Chinese favorites like chow mein and egg foo yong. Even if you like spice, know that on their heat scale from one to five, few people make it past three.
 

Pancake House

Location: Liberal

It’s located on Pancake Boulevard (really!) and serves a smorgasbord of variations on the griddled classic. The house special—a Dutch-style apple pancake smothered with sugar and cinnamon—is more than worth the 20-minute wait.
 

Pancake House - Liberal
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