Planning to enjoy a happy hour or a meal and want to know which appetizers in Wichita that locals crave the most? Here are 15 excellent options to get you started:
Beer Cheese Dip
This creamy combination of pepper jack cheese and Odell Brewing 90 Shilling beer is served with pretzel sticks and house cut fries
Calamari
Thick breaded strips with the perfect blend of olive oil, lemon juice and oregano, served with cocktail sauce and basil aioli
Disco Fries
A play on poutine: crispy fries topped with skinless fried chicken breast, light gravy and fresh mozzarella
Baba Ghanoush
Meddys (Northeast, Southeast, Old Town, West)
The hummus is award winning at this fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant that uses the owner’s family recipes, but don’t overlook the baba ghanoush: a smoky puree of fire-roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, garlic and salt garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds served with pita or fresh veggies
Loaded Sweet Potato Tots
They take one of their most popular sides and load them up with melted cheddar, diced bacon, green onions and, of course, a side of ranch
Scotch Eggs
PourHouse by Walnut River Brewing Company
These hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, hand-breaded and then deep-fried before being sliced and served with a delicious mustard aioli
Rock Shrimp Cigars
Spring rolls stuffed with shrimp, melted leeks, Fresno chili and daikon radish, served with pineapple mostarda
Bacon Crack
Bite-sized hunks of thick hand-cut candied bacon cooked with a maple syrup, brown sugar and honey glaze then seasoned with cracked black pepper and cayenne; served with a brown sugar honey cream cheese for dipping
Flammkuchen
If you’re looking for authentic German flavor in Wichita, try this German style pizza (pronounced flam-KOOK-en): crispy thin flatbread topped with sour cream, bacon and caramelized onions, though they’ll make it vegetarian if you ask
Alma Fried Cheese Curds
Featuring Kansas’ Alma Creamery cheddar, these curds have a buttermilk batter and spicy ranch dipping sauce
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Wichita’s original brewpub serves up this comforting dish of spinach, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic and creamy melted cheese with homestyle tortilla chips, baguette slices and cucumbers
Creamy Corn Queso
The unique dishes at Wichita’s South American inspired restaurant begin but don’t end on the appetizer menu and you won’t want to miss this creamy blend of white cheese and fresh sweet corn served with tri-color tortilla chips and warm flatbread
Flash Fried Oysters
You won’t find this dish on many Wichita menus: flash fried oysters served on a crispy wonton with habanero aioli and a balsamic drizzle
This is just a small selection of the amazing menus you’ll find at the more than 1,000 Wichita restaurants. Make sure you check out our extensive list the next time you’re dining out in Wichita!
