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    4.0 (469 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Special Pho-Risotto
    Cristina M.

    Food: 3/5 Just not polished enough for the price. The risotto was undercooked. They have some burger was good but overcooked and nothing special. They have meat and cheese platter was good but overpriced. The salad was del ious but difficult to eat. The lettuce and green beans made each bite a trial by spillage. Service: 4/5 Good, no issues but didn't wow me. Our server was engaging but you shouldn't need to ask us if we want a refill of soda, you should just bring one, especially since we said we would want all the refills the first time. Ambiance: 3/5 Shabby which was intentional and a bit dusty, messy, and overly eclectic in a "not good" way. Trying for something and missing it by a small margin. Again, lacking a certain polish.

    mushroom baos
    Jenny T.

    I came here for a solo dinner on a Saturday evening. It was pretty busy, but I was seated quickly at the bar. Food: I ordered the mayfair salad and the mushroom baos. The mayfair salad was delicious. The mushroom baos were okay. There was something in the baos that did not feel cohesive, but I wasn't sure what the issue was. Service: Service at the bar was great. I was served by the bartenders, and everyone was great! The food was served promptly as well. TL;DR - Great service at the bar, skip the mushroom baos but get the mayfair salad

    Wichita Wings smoked and lightly fried uh-mazing and huge!!
    Mikey B.

    Wichita Wings and house made blue cheese outstanding!!! Great place chill and great service

    Hector B.

    We sat at the bar, and the service was wonderful. Brian, thank you! He was all over it. I ordered the tri... burger. It was tasty, but not amazing. The fries were avidable. Sorry! They were blah. Weak in flavor and no body. You can do better! The beers were awesome.... nice list.

    Pasta Special of the Day  @phidingthefam
    Vince P.

    I have to be honest that coming from New Orleans; I wasn't expecting much from Wichita, KS... but I was proven wrong really quickly when I visited Public! They're a Farm-To-Table spot that's known for their pizzas but also their specials. The service was spot on, attentive and helpful with suggestions. He had recommended me the pasta special of the day which featured a pesto that was just so good that I finished it wayyyy too quick. So let's go look at the photos.... Of note, I also had their orange creme brûlée! Definitely a spot to check out in Old Town Wichita @phidingthefam

    Care N.

    We stopped here to celebrate Juneteenth; always wanting to try new-to-us places. I ordered the Pastrami, a version of a Reuben sandwich with sauerkraut and swiss cheese. It was extremely tasty and tender! I really enjoyed it; especially the soft roll rather than grilled rye bread was a wonderful delivery. I had the potato salad and this, too, was a surprise in style- pleasantly surprised. Al dente, fresh herbs and onions for crunch. VERY good. My friend had the Cobb Salad and it was a delight to the eyes as well as taste. Loved the decor and the vibe. Hope to come back for music soon. Oops - I forgot the wings! Plenty to share for two, crunchy and delicious. Service was great, too.

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    Fun underground space with delicious bar food, great drinks, and friendly attentive staff. Loved it!

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    All the meals were fabulous!! Drinks did not disappoint. Live music on the patio was soooo good !!! We will be back!!

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    Everything is always wonderful and the atmosphere is so unique. We love this place and we'll be back soon!

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    Good salad but rest of food was overpriced and mediocre. Brisket tacos horrible. Bad service:

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    Fun place, nice service. Meager meat in the sandwich but tasty. I'd come back for the ambiance and bar service

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