Dinner for Two on the Town
No one can argue that Wichita, from east to west, offers an array of quality restaurant experiences, from quick and easy to leisurely and elegant. Winter weather invites couples to celebrate their connection in cozy booths and in places with a hint of intimacy. Often the atmosphere is created with soft lighting and candle glow, beautiful and sometimes live music, crafted or specialty cocktails, artful dishes, perfect pairings and delectable dessert selections.
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Itzcali Tapas and Tequila
Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at Itzcali Tapas and Tequila! Indulge in a 3-course meal featuring an appetizer to share, and entree for each and a dessert to share. Enjoy a romantic evening filled with delicious flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and a cozy ambiance perfect for you and your special someone.
Available: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Price: $70 per couple
Location: 2819 E. Central Ave., Wichita, KS 67214 Reservations: Call 316.358.9955 to book your table now
Valentine’s Menu for Two
Starter — Choice of one to share
Tuna tartare
Dipping trio bruschetta Calamari Mediterraneo
Entree — One per person
Skirt steak and enchiladas
Linguine poblano with choice of protein Fajitas with choice of protein
Tacos: choice of street tacos or quesabirrias
Dessert
Pink tres leches with strawberries Deluxe chocolate cake
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Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar
Chester’s Chophouse & Wine Bar is an elegant establishment located on Wichita’s Waterfront. It features an extensive collection of perfect pairings, French and Italian reds, choice domestic wines and numerous others from their wine cellar, including patrons’ favorites from the Opus One Winery, Nickel & Nickel and Caymus Vineyards. The spacious outdoor patio and the adjacent indoor patio-area seating provide a gorgeous lake view. Dinner inside includes intimate booths and romantically lit tables that speak of sophistication. On Friday and Saturday evenings, guests may be treated to live music to enhance their dining experience.
Among the many menu favorites, the oak fire grill perfectly sears Creekshire Farms’ Prime Black Angus Beef for which Chester’s is renowned. Beyond this, a specialty steak choice includes Wagyu beef cuts such as ribeye and tenderloin. To further elevate the steak experience, there are house sauce selections: bleu cheese butter, red wine shallot butter, garlic scampi butter, as well as pan-seared scallops, Oscar style and shrimp scampi enhancements.
After-dinner decadence can be found with Chester’s “famous” tumbleweeds enjoyed by the glass, pitcher or carafe. They are elegantly served with chocolate shavings, an edible white and milk chocolate ribboned straw and chocolate-covered cherries. Chester’s speaks of elegance, intimate conversation and enjoyment from start to finish.
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Siena Tuscan Steakhouse
Nestled in the classy Ambassador Hotel, Siena Tuscan Steakhouse calls to mind northern Italy by offering a signature dining experience showcasing the cuisine of Tuscany. The atmosphere exudes urban style and sophistication and offers a subdued ambience enhanced by beautiful natural lighting during the day and quiet candlelight at night. Its location and valet service offer easy access to countless venues including Intrust Bank Arena, the Orpheum Theatre, Music Theatre of Wichita and Wichita Grand Opera.
Siena offers breakfast and dinner menus featuring locally sourced food crafted to northern-Italy-style cooking and preparation. Morning fare selections include a crusty, breakfast piada with potato, eggs, bell pepper, capicola, bacon, chive and salsa. Brioche French Toast boasts sweetened mascarpone, along with seasonal macerated berries, silky syrup and whipped butter. The Four White Egg Frittata includes ratatouille vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, ricotta and marinated tomatoes. Tuscan Eggs Benedict features grilled zucchini, capicola, poached eggs, confit tomatoes, basil hollandaise and an English muffin.
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6S Steakhouse
Wichita’s westside features 6S Steakhouse, an intimate setting with visual nods to historic buildings throughout the city. Some specific preludes provide an introduction to the meal. Seasonally, the restaurant prepares Purple Rain crafted with Empress Gin, crème de violette, fresh lemon and simple syrup. Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade highlights blackberry- and vanilla-infused whiskey, a simple syrup, lemon juice and soda. Additionally, they mix up four hot takes on a well-loved classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned, as well as other artful spirits, mocktails and wine selections. Some inspired appetizers include wild-caught New Zealand calamari and house-prepared, beer-battered crab beignets with remoulade and pickled peppers. They also fire crispy truffle fries beneath a blanket of smoked gouda, bacon and chive. Another popular patron favorite is the lobster cargot featuring garlic butter and Havarti cheese. A chilled offering is the smoked beef tartare elevated with elements of black garlic, shallot, Dionnaise, mustard seed and truffle potato gaufrette.
Wichita offers many wonderful options for couples looking for an intimate dining experience. From prime steak preparation and tannin-rich wine pairings to classic and inspired French dishes, from Tuscan breakfast and dinner selections to unique, crafted cocktails and delectable appetizers, this city has something for anyone hoping for a romantic, amazing night out and a memorable dinner for two.