You'll Never Forget Your Visit To These 7 Haunted Restaurants In Kansas
×
Annie
Author
When it comes to dining out, there is nothing quite like delicious cuisine, a fabulous ambiance, friendly service, and even friendlier ghosts… yep, you heard me right. A few of our very own Kansas restaurants (both open and closed) are alleged to be haunted, including these 7 that you won’t soon forget:
Seeing as though Atchison is considered to be the most haunted town in Kansas, it should come as no surprise that the historic (and delicious) Paolucci's earned the #1 spot on our list. (In fact, the popular Ghost Tours of Kansas even featured the Italian restaurant as one of the stops on their recent walking tour.)
Advertisement
Advertisement
Another haunted restaurant in Atchison... who would have thought?! Unfortunately, the hip Riverhouse has permanently closed, but while it was still open, the restaurant (which was housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town) was a favorite to both living and not-so-living patrons alike.
As you may already know, the historic 1885 home and restaurant tragically burned down in 2013, but was previously a popular stop for both great food and possible encounters with the original (and very deceased) owners of the home.
Related Stories
Discover Authentic African Eats At African Dream Cuisine In Kansas
Did You Know Kansas Is Home To The World's Largest Ball Of Twine?
This Speakeasy Hidden In The Basement Of An Old Theater In Kansas Is Perfect For A Date Night
Another Kansas institution that closed before its time was the home of the famous garlic salad (and spirit of the original owner, Dwight "Doc" Hustead) that was known as Doc's Steakhouse in Wichita.
Advertisement
As per a 2013 interview with the Topeka Capital-Journal, Hotel Josephine B&B owner Lori Ford said that many, including ghost hunters, flock to the historic establishment on the remote possibility of experiencing the paranormal.
"It’s a 100-year-old building and it makes noises, and people need something to blame it on," Blind Tiger GM Mike Bowman told the Topeka Capital-Journal in 2013 after patrons began questioning the presence of a mischievous ghost named "Helen."
Advertisement
The swanky hotel, which hosts both a daily breakfast and social hour in their dining room, is the alleged home of "Clarence;" a prohibition-era guest who killed his wife and then himself (by jumping from an 8th story window) and now hangs around the premise as a friendly and playful spirit.
Want to explore even more haunted Kansas locations? Check out The 8 Most Terrifying, Spooky Places To Visit In Kansas This Halloween.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.