Are regular chain restaurants not cutting it for you anymore? Do you crave an atmosphere that is as unique as the food? If you answered yes to either of these or if you’re searching for new places to try, you will want to visit these wonderful and unique restaurants in Kansas. How many of these have you already been to? Which ones do you plan on visiting? Let us know.

1. Prairie Nut Hut (Altoona)
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1306 Quincy St, Altoona, KS 66710, USA
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Kicking off our list of the most unique restaurants in Kansas is the Prairie Nut House. What appears on the outside to be a small town dive is actually one of the best places in Kansas to get Rocky Mountain Oysters, burgers, and other deep fried goodness! While you're here, make sure to check the walls filled with pictures for any familiar faces! Visit the Prairie Nut House webpage for more information.
2. Renaissance Cafe (Assaria)
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210 N Center Ave, Assaria, KS 67416, USA
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Most people don't associate delicious Italian fare with 100-year-old gymnasiums, but the Renaissance Cafe is just that (and so much more)! It's one of the best restaurants in Kansas. This is definitely one of those unique dining experiences in Kansas you won't forget any time soon.
3. Fritz's Railroad Restaurant (Kansas City)
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250 N 18th St, Kansas City, KS 66102, USA
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We're not sure who would be more excited about having a small train deliver food to our table, the children or the adults! This train-themed restaurant in Kansas City seems to delight everyone who walks through its doors. Dine on burgers, fries, hot dogs, and other family-friendly fare while having an experience you won't have anywhere else! When we say this one is one of a kind, we absolutely mean it... it truly is something else, and we love it.
4. Stroud's Restaurant & Bar (Wichita)
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What was once part of a working ranch is now home to some of the best fried chicken in the entire state. In fact, it's award-winning! If you want to eat at one of the best restaurants in Kansas, this is it. For the latest and most up to date hours, info and specials, be sure to visit the Stroud's Restaurant & Bar website for more information.
5. Mad Jack's Fresh Fish (Kansas City)
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1318 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102, USA
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The choice is yours: Do you want to purchase fresh seafood to take home and cook later or do you want to have the chefs at Jack's cook up your shellfish feast? This fish market with carryout service has been a landmark in Kansas City for over 35 years. Come see what all the fuss is about, and visit the official website if you'd like to learn more.
6. Broadmoor Bistro at The Center For Academic Achievement (Overland Park)
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8200 W 71st St, Overland Park, KS 66204, USA
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At the Bistro, your gourmet meal is carefully crafted by the culinary students from the Broadmoor Technical Center. The students collaborate with teachers to create the menu. This is an amazingly elegant and unique dining experience in Kansas that's sure to please.
7. Sommerset Hall Cafe (Dover)
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5701 SW Douglas Rd, Topeka, KS 66610, USA
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The last place on our list of the most unique restaurants in Kansas is the Sommerset Hall Cafe in Topeka. What was once a general store and lodge built in the 1800s is now home to the greatest dessert this side of the Mississippi. Nowadays, it's only one of the oldest restaurants in Kansas, no biggie.

Have you visited any of these unique restaurants in Kansas? Please let us know in the comments if you have, or if you know of any others you think should have been on this list. We’re always looking for new places and we love hearing from you. If you can’t get enough of all the amazing dining options in this amazing little state, you might want to check out our picks for the 12 best restaurants in KS.

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  1. What are some of the best hidden restaurants in Kansas?

Tucked away in rural areas or an unexpected place, hidden restaurants can be found throughout Kansas. The Stockyard Restaurant is one of the best steakhouses you’ll ever visit but it’s not in an obvious location. Found at the Fredonia Livestock Auction house, this restaurant is quite a hidden gem. Found down a small road in Pittsburg lies Chicken Annie’s Original where you can have the best chicken at a building that dates back to the 1930s. 

 

2. What are some of the best restaurants in Kansas?

If you love good food, you have to read through our Ultimate Guide To The Best Restaurants In Kansas. This will help you discover places you haven’t yet thought of dining at and you’ll be able to make some additions to your Kansas restaurant bucket list. 

3. What are some of the most unique things to do in Kansas?

Each state has its own unique attributes and roadside attractions. In Kansas, you can find one-of-a-kind places like Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard where you can see and feed a variety of exotic animals. You can also take one of our themed road trips for a unique adventure around the state.

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