I was back to the 7.8.5 last week and I gave them a 5 star review. I di d not try the gumbo again…read morebut will sample next time. All the sauces etc were available and the special of a fish fillet and excellent spaghetti and sauce and a side were great.

Over a half hour wait on a two piece catfish and a chicken fried steak. 3 people that got there…read moreafter me got their food and left first and my order was barely warm by the time I got it. Will NOT be going back!! Ever!

We were welcomed, entertained and well Fed. Couldn't ask for…read moremore. We need more Places like this.

This is one of those places that if I could give 0 stars I would. We were horrified as soon as we…read morewalked in the door. We were greeted with 4 large aquarium stingrays in a tiny tank. Not for food, the sign says, because they were much loved "pets." Loved?? We could only amass that whoever keeps these suffering creatures are without any amount of compassion. How can you claim to love them but make them live like this? It's beyond comprehension. Needless to say, my entire party walked out without being seated.

Delicious food. Warm ambience! Friendly staff! STRONG mixology game! Always new selections each…read moremonth. We'll be back!

We went out to dinner last Friday as an early Valentine's Day dinner as we don't like to deal with…read morethe crowds that pile out on February 14. We've dined at The White Linen now at least eight or nine times, including the private chef's table in the old safe (the restaurant is in an old building where a bank once was). The food is always delicious, exciting, thoughtful, and nicely plated. We appreciate the fact there's a fine dining restaurant option in Topeka (it's a lot closer than Kansas City!). But every time we go we are always struck by the service. As good as the food is (and it's very good) the service is always lacking. It feels like the servers (often high school or college age) are play acting at fine dining service. Everything is always just a little off. For example, the silverware: it stays out through the whole meal. Normally, you finish a starter and they take away the used knife and fork and bring new, clean ones. (This could just be easier on the servers but perhaps the restaurant doesn't have enough silverware to do this.) Then, there's usually on every visit one mess up or another. If this happened once on one meal I'd say it was an anomaly, but when there's something every time we dine there you start to question what kind of training goes on with the front of house staff. Here's a list (not an exhaustive one) of things we've experienced: * Entrees for another table being set down in front of us. This by itself is no big deal, but when the problem is pointed out and those entrees are then picked up and set in front of other diners, I wince. * When asking for salt and pepper a small bowl with salt and pepper mixed is provided. I don't know if this is a chef's choice or the server's, but I'd like to dose any salt and pepper myself, thank you. * My wife is allergic to cilantro (not a dislike as in "it tastes like dirt" but an actual EpiPen-carrying allergy) and it was noted both on our reservation on Tock and described verbally to the server when we ordered. A starter arrived with microgreens as a garnish. When my wife asked what the greens were, the server took them back to the chef and another one was sent out because the microgreens had cilantro in them. I worry the server did not communicate the allergy in the first place. * Cleaning equipment left out on a dining table next to ours (see photo). For all the care and attention to the food and the menu, I wish Adam VanDonge paid as much attention to the training of the front of house staff. Certainly, they must be working on the tightest of margins running a fine dining establishment in Topeka. Staff is at an appropriate minimum, but the lack of a Front of House manager shows. When asked what a certain item was on a menu, a server replied, "I don't know. I don't eat this kind of stuff." I wrote such a long review because I have a hunch none of these issues get back to the kitchen. They are kept in the dining room. I think most diners coming to The White Linen are thrilled to have a great night out--and they should. I applaud Mr. VanDonge for the fortitude to keep TWL alive with a vision of great American cuisine. The front of house staff are eager and enthusiastic, don't get me wrong. I just wish the service reflected the quality of the food.

Ordered this Curbside for dinner on a week night. We ordered the Blue cheese burger and the Cuban…read moreboth with fries. And both were amazing. Attention was paid to every detail of our meals. Even the waitress who brought it out curbside was professional and upbeat! We will most definitely return for another meal! I hear their brunch is to die for....

Recommend by our hotel, but we were quickly disappointed…read more The food was over cooked. Ordered a medium rare burger and it came well done. Other meal was over cooked also with an odd taste. Ordered a beer that never came, even after a reminder. We couldn't pick the waiter out of a lineup if our life depended on it. Never checked on us until we were finished eating our overcooked meal. We just asked for the check and left.

This is not so much a review as an obituary. Topeka is now a seafood desert. Our Red Lobster was as…read moregood as every spot in the chain, plus it wasn't too busy, so you didn't have to wait. The food was pedestrian at best, but it was seafood and better than the seafood at Golden Corral or Perkins. I don't get the whole "Cheddar Bay" biscuit thing, but my wife liked them. Three stars!

I was surprisingly impressed by my visit here. Our waitress was very helpful with sharing…read moresuggestions and the food came out with record time. I also ordered a cheesecake, however didn't take a picture because I took it to go. The area was clean and quiet when we arrived.

We are visiting from out of state, and Blind Tiger was highly recommended to us by the gift shop…read moreattendant at the History Museum. The building is a cool old building with a vintage vibe. Service was a bit slow, and we were disappointed to find they were out of barbecue for the day. However, the food overall was good (albeit pricey), and the beer was excellent. I had the fish and chips with a side of creamed spinach and it was flavorful. Others at my table enjoyed the fettuccine Alfredo, wings, and burgers. I appreciate that the server provided a free dessert after spilling a water on one of our diners. Overall, I would return, though I have some qualms after reading some other reviews, particularly relating to hygiene.

I read a lot of reviews since I have not been in years. Yelp actually helped me find this place…read moreback in the day. 5 years ago this was my favorite place to eat in Topeka, we went on a Saturday at noon hoping it was not too busy. There were zero people there. The menu hasn't changed over the years but the food just wasn't the same. It wasn't bad but wasn't good either. The service was great and everyone was friendly, and it's still a cool space, but the reviews I read were right it's just not the same place. The wings were smoked but didn't really have any flavor. The chicken sandwich was 75% bun, the Cesar salad was good portioned but dressing just tasted bitter and wet.

I would have to say if the weather is nice the outside sitting/eating area is really nice and…read morerelaxing even if it is facing the parking lot on 3 sides. Its not too loud and there are tvs playing sports. The food is alright for a chain bar and grill, but the service is really where it's lacking. Seems to be you ask your waitress to do one thing several times. And this happens every time we go here. Otherwise it is a place we return to every so often, usually when we see a movie in the theater behind this restaurant.

Always enjoy Johnnys. It's a great local restaurant or should say KS bar n restaurant…read more Had the jambalaya and it was very good could have used a little more spice but that is what Tabasco is for. Staff as usual very spot on and friendly

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! 11/10 Mmm creamy spaghetti just like her mom always made…read moregrowing up! Your favorite regular, John Francis Gootee Schafers ;)

The salad & breadsticks were great; we didn't even need an appetizer. Best entree was the creamy…read moreSurf & Turf Pasta! Best drink was my Dirry Paisano Martini. Quick and friendly service, good food, and a well-stocked bar! Awesome!

Do not sleep on this place I feel like a lot of restaurants…read morenow are giving small portions of gross food,but this place is so good The food taste and quality is actually worth going inside and eating I am basic I love their sweet pork rice as hot as they can make it ( if it's called something else I'm sorry) The food is so flavorful and if you get spicy it's not obnoxious just trying to be as hot as possible, it blends with flavors and is a wonderful experience I never had bad service here they are so nice and patient It's one of my favorite spots in Topeka Love it

Delicious! I'll be coming back here for the lunch specials…read more We were seeking curry in Topeka and decided to give Tuptim Thai a try. The place was close to full on a Monday night, which says a lot. We shared a spring roll appetizer - yum! And then moved on to curry, served with perfectly cooked rice. One order was with tofu and one with chicken; we tried two different curries. All were delicious and we ate and slurped until there was not a bit left. Will return to work our way around the menu.

driving from phoenix to minnesota. Long day. Stopped to see a friend who mentioned this gem of a…read morerestaurant. Wonderful onion soup for me, and my wife enjoyed the leak soup, followed by a delicious, but simple salad. Then a wonderful order of beef medallians for me, and a chicken with mushrooms in a delightful wine sauce for my wife. Highly recommended. I also thought the prices were quite reasonable for the quality. Great place.

I am pained to write this review and give it any less than 5 stars. When I lived here a decade ago,…read morethis was my favorite nice restaurant to go to. This is the first time I've been back in several years and I'm disappointed. I'm really trying to find the positive notes because I loved this place but there are truly more negatives than positives. I probably should be giving it a 2-star review. We shared the crab cake. The meat and ingredients in the cake were good, fresh. However the sauce is just a watered down thousand island dressing. The salad that came with our entrees was just chopped romaine and a wet, flavorless dressing. Nothing special, nothing repulsive--I didn't eat much of it, it was just meh. We shared the sole piccata and the beef medallions. The mains were good but overpriced. The piccata sauce was very nice, no critique here. The fish was cooked nicely. The sauce on the beef was quite good too. It was not as heavy as it looked and the mushrooms in it were quite nice and still had some texture to them. The beef was very tender. However I feel like I could've made this beef at home in my pressure cooker and it would've turned out just as well. Not worth over $50 for the entree. The sides were disappointing. There was nothing special about the mashed potato's. The carrots had clearly been cooking all day as they were complete mush. All entrees were served with the same sides. When you're paying $40-$60 per entree, the sides should be appropriate for each dish or at least seasonal, or fresh, or outstanding in some way. The server was polite and friendly. She didn't really know the menu or the drink menu. It was obvious that nothing in the restaurant had been updated at any point. It's just kind of slowly dissolving into disrepair. The paint and bathrooms could use a refresh. The trash can needs replaced. A deep clean hasn't been done in some time. The silverware should be matching. The flower arrangements on the table should be fresh, not poor looking silk. We ordered a Campari soda and it was released to us that they did not have Campari even though that's a commonly requested drink there. The whole thing just feels like the owners said 10 years ago "this is good, let's never change anything" and then that's what they did. I kIf they're going to be charging these premium prices, they need to be providing a premium dining experience. I wish my review was different. This will be the last time I'm willing to go here and pay these prices unless I hear there's been a substantial change. I'm disappointed.