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Magnolia

3.8 (91 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Steak Au Poivre and a bless your heart cocktail. Absolutely delicious. Love this place.
Steve R.

If you haven't tried this place you're missing out on some amazing food. The weekend menu changes so it's great to see what James is making each weekend.

Fried green tomatoes
Maria N.

Another weekend, another restaurant! To start, I would like to acknowledge just how amazing the service was. We enjoyed the dining service here immensely. We started off the meal with fried green tomatoes and boy did we love it! Definitely worth a try if you've never had fried green tomatoes or have grown up with fried green tomatoes, they will not disappoint. On a side note, they reminded me of crab cakes and I think that had to do with the sauce.. As for the meal, we tried 3 different plates; JW's Chicken Hash, pork belly hash, and eggs Pontchartrain. If you love hash browns, you'll definitely enjoy the chicken hash. My food connoisseur and I felt that the salt was a little overpowering in this dish, but I enjoyed the flavor within the dish. I wish it had more chicken though. If you're a fan of pork belly, you will LOVE the pork belly hash. You could taste the flavor of all the different veggies and it blended together perfectly. Although, the greens did add a hint of bitterness to the dish. And lastly, the eggs Pontchartrain! It came with 3 pieces of fried oyster (those were tasty). Other than that, we probably wouldn't get this dish the next time we visit. There wasn't anything special about the flavor - I'm a bigger fan of the eggs benedict at Doodah's.

Pancake
Amparo R.

Waitress was amazing . Food was delicious would go back for sure. Do wish the menu had more variety.

Shrimp and Grits
Linda L.

The staff at Napoli let us know about Magnolia Cafe and we thought we'd give it a try for a family brunch. The presentation of everything was very nice...and the service was good. We ordered the cornbread and fried green tomatoes to share...the cornbread was delish...sweet and buttery. The tomatoes were more breading than tomato, but the flavor was very good. I'd try them again, but I'd recommend that they cut those tomatoes thicker moving forward. My daughter had the Bananas Foster French Toast and loved it. She let me try it and it was totally decadent. They were considerate of her nut allergy and kept the pecans off. My husband and I both had the Shrimp and Grits...the shrimp were big and plentiful, nicely cooked, but you do need to like cheesy grits. I also loved that there was andouille sausage in the grits, which gave the flavor a nice pop. Our friend ordered the Eggs Pontchatrain and really enjoyed it. The portion sizes were generous and prices were reasonable. We will definitely be back...there are tons of things on the menu to try if you enjoy New Orleans style brunch.

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Food and service was exception lunch A nice surprise as I have passed by this place many times

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Had the southern BLT and gumbo and they were scrumptious! Service is great too. I've never had bad food there.

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Very polite tha food looks and smells great very quick and accurate service nice relaxing atmosphere definitely will come back

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Dockum

Dockum

4.4(89 reviews)
5.0 mi
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I really enjoyed my time at the Dockum. Our drinks came out quickly and our food was excellent. In…read moreadditions, our server Haleigh provided some great drink recommendations. I also really enjoyed the ambiance as the low lighting was quite relaxing. Overall I would highly recommend visiting the Dockum!

Had a wonderful time at my first Wichita speakeasy!…read more I'm in town visiting family, and they decided to introduce me to Dockum. And what an introduction it was. First off, this is a beautifully crafted location. Tucked away inside a rather unassuming downtown hotel, you would never imagine what's waiting for you downstairs. After crossing the lobby, we were directed to the lower level, where we had to give a secret knock to gain entry. And just like that, we were transported back in time. The atmosphere is magnificent. The intimate downstairs setting, the decor, and the overall mood give the place a personality all its own. It feels like stepping into another era, with all the charm and mystery you would expect from a speakeasy. But what makes Dockum particularly interesting is the history behind its name. In 1958, a courageous group of African American students staged a peaceful sit-in at the Dockum Drug Store lunch counter, located upstairs from where the speakeasy now sits. For nearly four weeks, these young people challenged segregation, ultimately helping bring an end to discriminatory service practices at the Dockum chain in Kansas. Think about that for a moment. Here I was, enjoying a beautifully designed speakeasy, only to discover that the building above me had been part of something far more significant than a night out. That history adds another dimension to the experience, and I appreciate that the establishment makes an effort to acknowledge it. Now, back to the drinks! Wonderfully crafted, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. I ordered The Last Word, and what made it even more memorable was the little show they put on while preparing it right at our table. I love when a cocktail becomes part of the experience rather than simply something placed in front of you by their beautiful waitstaff. The food? Good, but not great. It certainly wasn't the highlight of the evening, but it didn't take away from what made the visit special. And that's really the thing about Dockum. You're not just going downstairs to grab a drink. You're stepping into an atmosphere filled with character, enjoying a little theater, and visiting a place connected to an important chapter of Wichita's history. If you're in downtown Wichita and looking for beautifully crafted cocktails, a little mystery, and a location with a story worth knowing, Dockum is absolutely worth visiting. As for me, I already know I'll be back. After all, now that I know the secret knock, it would be a shame not to use it again.

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Sheets Creek - Great food, drinks and dessert. Wonderful patio atmosphere and great band. The staff is amazing!

Sheets Creek

4.0(58 reviews)
2.2 mi

Stopped in for the first time. The ambiance and customer service is good…read more I ordered the Truffle Royale Smash Burger (9/10) and Truffle Fries (8.5/10) The burger could've had more flavor. The sauce is what is providing the flavor. The fries were crunchy and good. The food came out at a decent temperature. My friend ordered the Ginger Chicken Bites, Deviled Eggs and Truffle Fries. She felt the chicken bites didn't have any flavor and were okay. I felt the chicken bites could've had more flavor as well. It was fresh and hot though. She enjoyed the fries and Deviled Eggs. The Sunshine Old Fashioned and Paradise Peach drinks were 9.5/10! I ordered a medium well filet mignon, loaded baked potato and sautéed green beans to go. As seen in the photo, there were a SCOOP of green beans. The steak was overcooked and not even close to medium well which is what I ordered. My mother thought it all tasted good, it just wasn't cooked how I asked for it to be. I'd rate the overall experience a 7/10.

I really wanted to like this place. It's near our home and would be a great go to, but this is the…read morethird, and I'm afraid final, visit to Sheets Creek. The first time we dined here, we were seated on the patio and it had so much potential, but the stench from the nearby backyards (dog business) was overwhelming. The second visit was just fine, but this last visit was mostly bad all around. First, we were seated right away, but it took quite a while for a server to make their way to our table. It was really busy, so that is understandable, and the servers were all very friendly. It is not a quiet place by any means and our table was directly between the side door to the patio (smelly and hot every time the door was opened) and the kitchen which was abuzz with activity and really noisy. There was live music on the patio but that was out of earshot. We were served water and those glasses were kept full (thankfully because my son in law was dehydrated from attending the Wichita Open all day). Despite us taking a while to look over the drink menu, our drink order was never taken. We ordered a starter and got dill pickle bombs. They were fine. Standard bar food that we finished fairly quickly. We waited for 15 minutes for someone to return to take our entree order and quickly requested a couple things from the "specials" menu and a couple from the standard menu. We didn't mention drinks because we were eager to get the food order in, and after she left the table we said, "oh shoot. We didn't order drinks. Oh well she will be back." We didn't ever see our primary waitress again. People came by to fill water and to drop off our entrees. Then someone came to ask if we needed anything else and by then, we decided to stick with water. The first entree was salmon and chips. Looking back, the description might not have been investigated fully, because my husband was surprised that the salmon arrived breaded as you would expect cod or haddock to be in a fish n chips combo. It was not very appealing, but the fries were good. The server had asked if he preferred ranch or ketchup with fries and he replied ketchup but proceeded to receive neither. The second entree was a 6oz steak from the specials menu served with potatoes and a choice of vegetables. I requested green beans and both the sides were decent but did not knock my socks off. I ordered my steak medium rare and that is what I received. The flavor was good, but I can say without hesitation, it was the worst cut of meat I have ever been served. The steak came sliced and layered on top of the potatoes (probably to make it look more substantial since it was a smaller portion.) I had to ask for a steak knife because the table knife could not cut through any part of those slices. I got the steak knife, powered through some tendons and tried like mad to consume a small bit. I could not chew this steak. Until that day, I don't think I have ever spit out food in a restaurant, but I did not have a choice. It was either spit it out or swallow it whole. My son in law ordered a Cobb salad and said it was great! Score! Nothing terrible or out of the ordinary to report. Lastly, my daughter's meal might have been the most strange. Her entree was from the special menu and was described as a Shrimp Scampi Fettucine with garlic in a white wine butter sauce. At first bite, she immediately said, "Wow. That's really lemony." She kept eating (because thankfully she likes lemons) and gave her husband a bite. He physically retracted and said, "dang. That's a lot of lemon." She then asked me to try a noodle and gave both my husband and myself a fettuccine noodle. It tasted like the noodles had been boiled in lemon juice. The odd thing is that lemon was not mentioned in the description and the dish, upon further inspection, actually had lemon rind mixed in. There was no white wine butter sauce to speak of... just onion, garlic, and lemon with shrimp. It wasn't terrible. But that's definitely not in line with the description, and really not what she was expecting. A member of the wait staff stopped by and asked if she could bring us a sweets menu. At no time did anyone inquire about the meal. We said no to the sweets and asked for the check. My final assessment was that Sheets Creek is a nice place for friends to meet up and have drinks. They have live music and a nice atmosphere if you aren't looking for a quiet place to relax. The prices were not outrageous and had they been more, I might have complained. There were too many things to mention to staff and I would have come off as petty. Life is too short. Sheets Creek seems to be trying too hard to be unique and for me is missing the mark.

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Sheets Creek - Pimento Chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries

Pimento Chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries

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Wooded patio with creek

The James & Rye - Evening Ritual

The James & Rye

4.3(8 reviews)
4.6 mi

Great place for a craft cocktail. Two of us drank old fashioneds while the other two had…read moreManhattans. Service was great with just enough attention from the staff. The front door was propped open, so there was some road noise from passing traffic. Otherwise, all was great.

I saw an article that listed this Cocktail Bar as new to Wichita. My husband and I really enjoy…read moremixed drinks for our date nights so we knew we had to come check it out. From their facebook and the article I got the vibe it was a Cocktail Lounge/Bar with live music etc. We came on a Friday night, there was a good amount of people in the bar. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits enjoying their drinks. We sat at the bar and the bartender Julian helped us. He was very friendly and approachable. I order the Suga Suga How You Get So Fly (it is an espresso martini with a cinnamon rim and a brown sugar syrup) my husband got the Mr. M Berry. Unfortunately I did not like my drink, I drank my husband's drink. His drink was good. Mine tasted very syrupy and artificial in flavor. We decided to stay for one more drink to leave on a good note. I ordered a Tequila Old Fashion (not on the menu) and my husband got Moxie's 4x4. These were a lot better than our first drink. For my old fashion it was very thick and syrupy, but I let the ice melt for a while and it was a better texture. I plan on coming back with some girlfriends and maybe trying some new drinks. As well I think I would like when they have live music more. They were playing really loud club music. Rap and R&B. Don't get me wrong I like that music. But not at a Cocktail Lounge Bar. I was hoping for something a little more relaxing and sensual. Dimmer lights and music to match that vibe. I know it's new so maybe they are still trying to adjust the overall aesthetic. Overall it was a 4/5 maybe a 3.5/5. I will give a more updated review my second time around with the live music and other drinks. Bartender and service: 5/5 Prices are reasonable. Bar is clean and well kept. Menu: 1/5. They are hard to read and flip pages.

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The James & Rye - Tequila Old Fashion and behind a Moxie's 4x4

Tequila Old Fashion and behind a Moxie's 4x4

The James & Rye - Manhattan and an Old Fashioned.

Manhattan and an Old Fashioned.

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The Kitchen

The Kitchen

3.5(19 reviews)
1.8 mi

Where to start, the appetizer of chips and dip was delicious. I got the Italian salad and I could…read morehave picked the bowl it was so good. We ended with wedding cake and it did NOT disappoint. Our server was phenomenal!!! She was very knowledgeable of the menu and drinks. We had a party of 10 and had the best time. Eventhough it was crowded we could still talk without having to raise our voices This is definitely a place to go!!!

First let's talk about what was FANTASTIC-they have this big private meeting/dining room that is…read moreabsolutely PERFECT for groups, parties, meetings...it's upstairs, it's private, quiet and it has lots of natural light and a view! Then we get to all the things that really matter if you are a restaurant and NOT a catering venue. Training-why is your server not trained well on how to interact when there is a speaker/leader who is talking when she decides to interrupt? Why is the food so focused on being smashed into a shape that fits inside the rim of the plate? It almost seemed as if they stacked all our plates full of food on top of each other (I don't think they did that?), without covers, because my meal came compacted, shaped and stuffed into the plate...very unappetizing. The food wasn't terrible, but it was cold and put on the plate based upon a list and and photos...not by anyone who ever considered that an actual SOUL was going to have to PUT IT IN THEIR MOUTH.... So 5 stars for room 3 stars for service (she was really nice) 2 stars for food Averages out to 3! If you aren't going for a meeting or party-it might be different!

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The Kitchen - Inside bar area

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